Model 107/58 4-Head HQ VHS VCR/Hi-Fi Stereo VCR (160-0544/0628) Installation Faxback Doc. # 18810 1. Operate only from a power source indicated on your VCR or in this manual. If you are unsure of your power supply, ask your local power company. 2. As a safety feature, your VCR is equipped with either a 2-wire polarized plug (one plug blade bigger than the other) or a 3-wire grounded plug (a third pin for grounding). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet. The 3-wire grounded plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug. To do so will void the safety feature. 3. Protect and route power cords so they will not be stepped on or pinched by anything placed on or against them. Be especially careful at plug- ins, convenience receptacles, or cord exit points from the VCR. Frayed power cords or damaged plugs are hazardous. Have them replaced by a qualified service technician. Overloaded wall outlets and extension cords may cause fire or electrical shock hazards. 4. Do not cover or block ventilation holes in the VCR cabinet. Doing so may damage the VCR or cassette, or cause fire. Do not place your VCR on a soft surface which could block the ventilation holes. Avoid enclosed installation such as bookshelves or racks unless ventilation is adequate. 5. Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes, or temperature extremes. Dew may form inside your VCR or on your cassette. 6. To avoid costly damage or injury, place your VCR flat on a solid, stable surface free from vibrations; do not place any heavy objects on top of it. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer; follow all instructions regarding their use exactly. 7. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surface may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. OPERATION/CLEANING 1. Keep your VCR away from wet locations such as bathtubs, sinks, laundry rooms, wet basements, swimming pools. 2. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid fire, shock or other hazards. 3. If your VCR has been exposed to rain, moisture or strong impact, unplug it and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before resuming use. 4. Unplug your VCR and disconnect it from the antenna and/or cable system during a lightning storm or an extended period of discontinued use. 5. Unplug your VCR before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids or aerosols which could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, or electrical shock. These substances may also mar the finish of your VCR. 6. Keep liquids and foreign objects away from your VCR. Never operate your VCR if any liquid or foreign object has entered it. Electrical shorts could result and possibly cause fire or shock hazards. Unplug your VCR immediately and have it inspected by a qualified service technician. 7. Never open or remove covers or make any adjustments not described in this manual. Attempting to do could expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards. It may also cause serious damage to your VCR. 8. Keep your VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances which could impair performance. Be sure to postiion your VCR away from your TV or video monitor by at least 8". OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING AND POWER LINES 1. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded, thus providing some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in 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. See diagram below. 2. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from coming into contact with power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal. SERVICE 1. Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a qualified service technician. 2. Be sure the service technician uses authorized replacement parts of their equivalents. Unauthorized parts may cause fire, electrical shock or other hazards. 3. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that your VCR is in safe operating order. ACCESSORIES Your VCR includes the following accessories. Be sure to remove these items before you store the packing material. Remote Control - controls most of your VCR's functions. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable - connects the VCR's VHF/UHF CATV OUT terminal to your TV's antenna terminals. MOISTURE CONDENSATION Condensation inside the VCR can cause tape jams or video head damage. When you first install your VCR, or when you move it from a cold area to a warm one, let it sit for about 2 hours before you plug it in and begin operation. This allows complete evaporation of any moisture inside the VCR that could damage it. CAUTION: Do not use your VCR in areas of high humidity. (PH 11/29/95)