Important Safeguards - Panasonic PV-GS9 Operating Instructions Manual

Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions -- All the sataty and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is operated
2. Retain Instructions -- The sataty and operating
instructions should be retained for tufure reference.
3. Heed VVarnings -- All warnings on the unti and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to
4. Fstlow Instructions -- All operating and raaintenance
instructions should be followed¸
5. Cleaning -- Unplug this video unit from the wstl outlet
before cleaning¸ DO nat use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a dry cloth for cleaning¸
6. Attachments -- DO not use attachraeats not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may be hazardous
7. Water and Moisture -- DO not use this video unit near
water -- for example near a bath tub, wash bowi_
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like
8. Accessories -- DO nat place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand, thpod_ bracket, or table. The
video unit may fell, Causing serious injury to a child or
adult_ and serious damage to the unit¸ Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod_ bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit Any
mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a
mounting accessory _
recommended by the
manu_ure_ An appliance and
cart combination should be moved
with care¸ Quick stops_ excessive
force_ and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliane._ and cart
combination to overturn
9. Ventilation -- Slots aod openings in the cabinet are
provided for ve_iI_on and to ensure reliable operation
_the video unit and to protect it from overheating
These openings must nat be blocked or covered.
Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat
register¸ This video unit should not be placed in a
buil_in installation such as a baokcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manu_urer's
instructions have been adhered to
10 Power Sources --This video unit should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label If you are nat sure of the type of power
supply to your home_ consult your appliance dealer or
local power ex_mpan_ For video units intanded to be
operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to
the operating instructions
11 Grounding or Polarization --This video unit may be
equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating
Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outist
only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet DO not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet DO not
defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug
12. Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the
unit
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- if an outside antenna
or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Part f of the Canadian
Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the leedqn wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the walt outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to
the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges
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