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cinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside an-
tenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
17 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as
this can result in fire risk or
electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through open-
ings as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liq-
uid of any kind on the product.
19 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all ser-
vicing to qualified service per-
sonnel.
20 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
(a)When the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or
objects have fallen into the
product.
(c) If the product has been ex-
posed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not op-
erate normally by following
the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the op-
erating instructions as an
improper adjustment of
other controls may result in
damage and will often re-
quire extensive work by a
qualified technician to re-
store the product to its nor-
mal operation.
(e) If the product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way.
(f) When the product exhibits
a distinct change in perfor-
mance – this indicates a
need for service.
21 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service
technician has used replace-
ment parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitu-
tions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
22 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to per-
form safety checks to deter-
mine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
23 Heat
The product should be situated
away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (in-
cluding amplifiers) that produce
heat.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape
in it, for 2 hours if the VCR has
been exposed to sudden changes
in temperature. Sudden tempera-
ture changes cause moisture to
form on the metal parts inside the
VCR. This moisture can cause the
tape to stick and damage the head.
Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour
period will dry the inside of the
VCR.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord.
Damage to the power cord may
cause a fire or shock hazard.
When unplugging the power cord,
please hold it by the plug and re-
move it carefully.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY
OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the re-
corder will cause damage.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the re-
corder, always unload the cassette
and turn OFF the VCR POWER.
CARE OF THE VIDEO
CASSETTE TAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a location where
strong magnetic fields exist
(near a motor, transformer or
magnet).
• Never place or store in direct
sunlight.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cas-
sette case and store vertically.
• Never store tape in a high hu-
midity location.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of these
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available
from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.