SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your unit, read and follow these
safety instructions.
Read & Retain Instructions – Read all operating and user information provided with this drive.
Cleaning – Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any fluids including
liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products.
Water or Moisture – Avoid operating or locating this drive near water or other sources of fluid.
Ventilation – Slots and openings in the chassis are for cooling and proper operation of the unit.
Do NOT block or cover the openings. Do NOT place this unit on a bed, rug, etc. as this can block
the openings. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless properly ventilated.
Environment – Avoid installing this drive in a location with exposure to large quantities of dust,
high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive vibrations or shocks.
Power Sources – Operate this drive only from the recommended power sources. If you are
unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer representative.
Power-Cord Protection – When unplugging the unit, pull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not
handle the cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric short or shock. Do not
allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway.
Power – Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware device.
Overloading – Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or power source as
this can cause fires or short circuits.
Object & Liquid Entry – Never push inappropriate objects in to the device. Avoid spilling any
liquids in to or on the outside of the drive.
Condensation – Moisture can form in the operating section of the product if the drive is taken
from cool surroundings to a room with a warmer temperature. Let the drive stand for one to two
hours in the new location before turning it ON.
Servicing – Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical shock or other
danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for repairing this drive (refer to the
enclosed Service & Support Card).
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
in the following situations:
When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product
If the product has been exposed to rain or water
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and can require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for
service
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