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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.
As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.
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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.
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The HDD is a temporary storage device
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or
saving recorded content to a disc.
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Immediately save (backup) all content 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 problems with picture (block noise, etc.) 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,
transfer (dub) all content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.
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When the HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode (
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below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected sound.
This does not indicate a problem with this unit.
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HDD recording time remaining
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which
may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, erase any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Erasing a playlist will
not increase the amount of time.)
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When “HDD SLP (SLEEP)” appears in the display
The HDD has been automatically placed in the SLEEP mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend
the life of the HDD, the HDD will be placed in the SLEEP mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the
disc tray.)
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Press [HDD] to activate.
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While in SLEEP mode play or recording may not begin right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.
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When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the SLEEP mode.
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Setup precautions
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Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan and
the cooling vents on the side are covered up.
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Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to
vibration or impact.
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Do not place on anything that generates
heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.
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Do not place in an area often subject to
temperature changes.
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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.
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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.
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Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction or
breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc.
gets inside the unit.
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While operating
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Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD
may become damaged.)
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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.
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When moving the unit
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Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)
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Remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet.
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Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2
minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even
after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short
time.)
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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).
This unit
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