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Important Safeguards for Recorders

Important Safeguards
  1. Read the Hardware Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.
  2. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If not sure of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult product dealer or local power company.
  3. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the chassis are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or OpenEye’s instructions have been adhered to.
  4. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
  5. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water.
  6. Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should not be routed so that they are likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit the product.
  7. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
  8. Object and Liquid Entry Points – Never insert foreign objects into the recorder, other than the media types approved by OpenEye, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
  9. Installation Surface – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
  10. Burden – Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.
  11. Replaceable Batteries – CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.
  12. Grounded Outlet – This equipment shall be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
  13. Outlet Location – This equipment must be installed within six feet of an easily accessible outlet.
  14. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
  • When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
  • If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
  • If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
  • If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation
  • If the unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
  • When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
  1. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product. Opening or removing covers may expose the user to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
  2. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by OpenEye or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  3. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
Notes on Handling

Please retain the original shipping carton and/or packing materials supplied with this product. To ensure the integrity of this product when shipping or moving, repackage the unit as it was originally received from OpenEye.

Do not use volatile liquids, such as aerosol spray, near this product. Do not leave rubber or plastic objects in contact with this product for long periods of time. They will leave marks on the finish.

The top and rear panels of the unit may become warm after long periods of use. This is not a malfunction.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

EN 55022 Class A Notice

WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

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Avertissement

POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L’HUMIDITÉ.

DES TENSIONS ÉLEVÉES DANGEREUSES SONT PRÉSENTES À L’INTÉRIEUR DE L’ENCEINTE.

N’OUVREZ PAS L’ARMOIRE.

RÉFÉRER L’ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ SEULEMENT.

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Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Explication des Symboles Graphiques

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L’éclair avec le symbole de la pointe de flèche, à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral, est destiné à alerter l’utilisateur de la présence d’une « tension dangereuse » non isolée dans l’enceinte du produit qui peut être d’une ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique pour les personnes.

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