Operating instructions
VHS-C cassette adapter
Item no. 1362491
Intended use
The product is intended for playing a small VHS-C cassette with a common VHS video recorder.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms,
must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you
use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In
addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read
the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together
with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names
and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• VHS-C cassette adapter
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper
handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or
damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if
the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
• Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the (rechargeable) battery.
• The (rechargeable) battery should be removed from the device if it is not used
for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged
(rechargeable) batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, therefore
use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted (rechargeable) batteries.
• (Rechargeable) batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave
(rechargeable) batteries lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets swallow
them.
• (Rechargeable) batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire.
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
Inserting/replacing the battery
• Remove the battery compartment lid on the left side.
• Correctly insert 1 AA battery. Heed correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment.
• Close the battery compartment.
Replace the battery when the loading time increases significantly.
Operation
a) Inserting a VHS-C cassette
• Slide the locking latch as indicated by the arrow in order to open the door of the product.
The door can only be opened after a battery has been installed.
• Insert a VHS-C cassette into the compartment with the window of the VHS-C cassette facing
to the left and up.
The cover of the VHS-C cassette should open while inserting. If the cover does not
open, remove the cassette and repeat the same operation.
• Close the door of the product. Do not touch any rotating parts while the videotape is being
tensioned.
• After the videotape has been tensioned, you can insert the product into a VHS video recorder.
If you activate the recording function of the video recorder by mistake, the VHS-C
cassette inside the adapter will be recorded, even if the small locking switch (REC OFF)
on the VHS-C cassette has been activated.
b) Removing a VHS-C cassette
• Slide the locking latch as indicated by the arrow. The videotape will return to the original
position and the door of the product will open.
• Remove the VHS-C cassette and then close the door. The product resets automatically.
Maintenance and cleaning
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions as these may
damage the housing causing discoloration and/or malfunction.
Do not apply too much pressure to the housing to prevent scratching.
• This product does not require maintenance. Maintenance or repairs may be carried out by a
professional only.
• Wipe off the product with a clean, soft, dry cloth.
• Dust can be easily removed with a clean, soft brush and vacuum cleaner.
Disposal
a) Product
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household
waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory
regulations.
Remove any inserted (rechargeable) battery and dispose of it separately from the
product.
b) (Rechargeable) batteries
You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/
rechargeable batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited.
Contaminated (rechargeable) batteries are labelled with this symbol to indicate that
disposal in the domestic waste is forbidden. The designations for the heavy metals
involved are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable)
batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).
Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your
municipality, our stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Power supply ................................................1 x AA battery (not included)
Suitable for ....................................................VHS-C
Operating conditions ...................................0 to +40 ºC, <85 % RH
Storage conditions.......................................0 to +40 ºC, <85 % RH
Dimensions (W x H x D)...............................188 x 25 x 104 mm
Weight ............................................................230 g
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