Getting started, Precautions, Caution – Panasonic DMR-EZ17 User Manual
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RQT8850
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE 
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE 
ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended 
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines 
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable 
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the 
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily 
accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain 
readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from 
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC 
receptacle. 
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the 
attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface 
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094 
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
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