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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a
very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.
∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may
no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC power plug
from the household AC outlet. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.
∫ Back up the HDD periodically
As a precaution for HDD failure, we recommend making a backup of the HDD periodically. However, in some cases where the
HDD is heavily damaged, backups may not be restored.
∫ Immediately request service as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or distortion (“broken up” audio) may result. Using the HDD in
this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this
type of problem, request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.
∫ A warning about data management:
This unit records the history of your operations (user information),
and this history includes data such as track data recorded, user
playlist information, and the various settings you made on this unit.
Depending on where you place this unit, your personal
information could be compromised and used by a third party.
Use caution and discretion when considering where to use this
unit.
Also note that if this unit is sent for repair, user information may
be checked as well.
To prevent compromising your personal information, please
delete or change all personal user information before sending
in for repair.
∫ Cautions about disposal or transferring
ownership of this unit
Before disposing or transferring ownership of this unit, delete
all recorded data and user playlist information (➜ page 94,
Delete All Tracks in the Music Collection). Furthermore,
change any settings as necessary.
In the event that user information is changed, lost, misused,
compromised, or any damage or loss occurs as a result,
Panasonic will not accept any responsibility. Please be aware
of this before using this unit.
∫ Setup precautions
≥Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear
cooling fan is covered up.
≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject
to vibration or impact.
≥Do not place on anything that
generates heat like a video
cassette recorder, etc.
≥Do not place in an area often
subject to temperature changes.
≥
Place in an area where condensation does not occur.
Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a
cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature.
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.
≥Conditions where condensation may occur
–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving
from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice
versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when
cooled air directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD
(warms during operation) is subjected to cold air,
condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may
cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.
–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
–During the rainy season.
In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the
unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until
condensation is gone.
∫ Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction
or breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/
vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.
∫ While operating
≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The
HDD may become damaged.)
≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC
outlet, or flip the power breaker switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound
or movement due to rotation is normal.
∫ When moving the unit
1
Remove the CD.
2
Turn the unit off.
3
After “GOOD-BYE” is finished displaying, remove the
plug from the wall within 2 minutes, or wait until
conversion and analysis is complete to remove the AC
power supply cord from the household AC outlet.
4
Once the HDD is no longer rotating and has come to a
complete stop (after waiting about 2 minutes), move
the unit carefully so as to avoid any vibration or shock.
(After the power has been turned off, the HDD will
briefly continue to rotate due to inertia.)
After the power to the unit has been turned off, (unit enters
“Standby Mode”), if there are recorded tracks that have not
yet been converted or analyzed, the HDD will begin
conversion and analysis of these recorded tracks after about
2 minutes.
During conversion/analysis:
≥Do not remove the AC power supply cord.
≥If you are using an extension cord and/or power strip with a
power switch, do not switch the power to off.
∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss
of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related
component).
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