Important Safeguards And Precautions - Quasar VHQ-401 Operating Instructions Manual

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Important Safeguards and Precautions
FOR YOUR SAFETY,
READ AND RETAIN
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING
IN-
STRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS
IN
THE MANUAL
AND ON THE UNIT
1
INSTALLATION
POWER SOURCE CAUTION
Operate only from a power source indicated on
the unit or in this manual. If necessary, have
you Electric Utility Service Company or Video
roducts Dealer verify the power source in your
home.
POLARIZED OR GROUNDING PLUG
As a Safety feature, this Video product comes
with either a polarized power cord plug (one
blade is wider than the other), or a three-wire
grounding type ptug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
This plug will only fit into an outlet one way. If you
cannot
ully insert the plug, try reversing
it. If it
still will not fit, have an electrician install
the
roper wall outlet. Do not defeat the safety
eature by tampering with the plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:
OUTDOOR ANTENNAINSTALLATION
1 SAFE ANTENNA ANDCABLE CONNECTION
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against built up static charges
and voltage surges. Section
810 of the National Electrica!
Code, ANSUNFPA
70 (in Canada,
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical
Code) provides information
with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of the tead-in wire
o
ein
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.
KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWERUNESOR CIRCUITS
An outside antenna system should be located well away from
power lines, electric ight or power circuits and where it will never
come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to
fall. When installing an outside antenna, extreme care should be
taken to avoid pee Late lines, circuits or other power
sources as this could be fatal. Because of the hazards involved,
antenna installation should be left to a professional.
USING THE VIDEO UNIT
If the unit has been in storage or moved to a new location,
ON section of these safeguards.
This plug will only fit into a three-hole grounding
outlet. If necessary, have an electrician install the
proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by
tampering with the plug.
3 POWERCORD
Make sure power cords are routed so that they
are not likely to have anything rest on them, roil
over them, or be in the way of walking traffic. If
an extension cord is used, make sure it also
has either a polarized or grounded plug and that
the cords can be securely connected,
Frayed
cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked
wire insulation are hazardous and should be
replaced by a qualified service technician.
Overloaded outtets and extension cords are fire
hazards and should be avoided.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES
Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat
ponpon during operation. If they are blocked,
eat build-up inside the unit can cause failures
that may result in a fire hazard or heat damage
to cassettes. For protection, follow these rules:
a. Never cover ventilation slots or the unit
while in use, or operate the unit when placed
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.
b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case
or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR
SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES
Do not place the unit over or near any kind of
heater or regulator, in direct suntight, inside a
closed vehicle, etc.. Do not move the unit
suddenly between areas of extreme temperature
variation. If the unit is suddenly moved
from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense in the unit and on the tape.
TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY
Do not place unsecured equipment on a
sloping surface.
Do not place this unit on any support
that is not firm, level, and adequately
strong. The unit could fall causing
serious injury to a child or adult
and damage to the unit.
An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care,
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the
=
appliance and cart combination to overtum.
arefully follow atl operating instructions and
use the manufacturer's recommended
accessories when operating this unit or
connecting it to any other equipment.
me first to the INSTALLA
KEEP THIS VIDEO UNIT AWAY FROM WATER OR
MOISTURE OF ANY KIND.
IF EQUIPMENT IS EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR
STRONG IMPACT, unplug the unit and have it inspected by
a qualified service technician before use.
DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM
During a lightning storm, whether indoors or outdoors, or
before heey ing the unit unused for extended periods of time,
disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as
the antenna and cable system.
WHEN THE UNIT IS PLUGGEDIN
* Never expose the unit to rain or water. DO NOT OPERATE
if fiquid has been spilled into the unit. tmmediately unplug
the unit, and have it inspected by a service technician.
Fire and shock hazards can result from electrical shorts
caused by liquid contact inside.
* Never drop or push any object through openings in the unit.
Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact
can cause electric shock or fire hazard.
* Avoid placing the unit directly above or below your TV set
as this may cause electrical interference. Keep all magnets
away from electronic equipment.
USING ACCESSORIES
Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to
avoid risk of fire, shock, or other hazards.
CLEANING THE UNIT
Unplug the unit. Then, use a clean, dry, chemically
untreated cloth
to gently remove dust or debris. DO
NOT USE
cleaning fluids,
aerosols, or forced air that could over-spray, or seep into the unit -
and cause electrical shock. Any substance
as wax,
t
tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid,
or dusty areas may adversely affect intemal parts.
DO NOT SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF
lf, after carefully following the detailed operating instruc-
tions, this Video product does not operate properly, do not
attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjust-
ments not described in the manual. Unplug the unit and
contact a qualified service technician.
IF REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE REQUIRED
Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by
the manufacturer, or those having the same safety
charactens-
tics as the rad: a parts. The use of unauthorized
substitutes
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
HAVE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN PERFORMA
SAFETY CHECK
After any service or repairs to the unit, request the service
technician to conduct a through safety check as described
in the manufacture's service literature ta insure that the
video unit is in safe operating condition.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts @panasonic.com

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