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Limitation of liability
Under no circumstances can Aiwa Co., Ltd. accept liability for incidental or
consequential damage to data recorded on tapes due to malfunctions or improper
operation of this unit.
Warning
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this unit. Doing so can result in
malfunctions or accidents.
• Do not insert your fingers or other parts of the body into the tape insertion slot.
Doing so can result in injury. Be especially careful to keep the hands of small
children away from this unit. Do not insert foreign objects into this unit. Doing so
can result in malfunctions.
• While this unit is operating, the bottom of the tape cartridge becomes hot. Be
careful not to touch it, as this can result in burns.
• The tape drive is fitted with a cooling fan to prevent the internal temperature
becoming excessive. Ensure that the unit is operated at a suitable spacing from
walls and other obstructions, so that there is a clear passage of air to the fan.
Operating the unit when the fan is obstructed can lead to malfunctions.
• Take great care when carrying the drive not to subject it to unreasonable shock.
Even if there is no external sign of damage, the internal mechanism could be
damaged.
Caution
• Before beginning the job of installing this unit, disconnect the computer and any
connected peripherals from the AC power supply. Carrying out the job while the
computer is still connected to the power supply can result in electric shock.
Before beginning the installation, read carefully the instructions with this unit, and
observe all warnings and cautions.
• Do not use this unit when it is affected by condensation: this can result in damage
to the read/write head, or jammed or broken tapes. The same problems can result
when there is condensation inside a tape cartridge. After moving a tape cartridge
from a cold to a warm place, wait for two or three hours before inserting it in this
unit.
Important Notes on Operation
