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Introduction
XV-501BK [J]
LET0145-001B
Notes on care and handling
Important cautions
Installation of the unit
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold (between 5˚C and 35˚C, 41˚F and 95˚F).
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and a TV.
• Do not use the player in a place subject to vibrations.
Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• A small amount of power (2 watts) is always consumed
while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the player from the wall outlet,
always pull the plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunction of the unit
• There are no user serviceable parts inside. If anything
goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your
dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.
• Do not use any non-standard shaped disc available on
the market, because it may damage the unit.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it,
because damage to the unit may result.
Note about copyright laws
• Please check the copyright laws in your country to
record from DVD VIDEO, Audio CD, Video CD discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe
copyright laws.
Note about the copyguard system
• The DVD VIDEO disc is protected by the copyguard
system. When you connect the unit to your VCR
directly, the copyguard system activates and the
picture may not be played back correctly.
Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place your player in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near
a heating device.
When you’re away
When away on travel or otherwise for an extended
period of time, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Do not insert foreign objects into the unit
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the unit.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the unit.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the
relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated
cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic
solvents and disinfectants. These may cause
deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the unit
Turn off the power switch and remove the plug from the
wall outlet, then call the store where you made your
purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or
electrical shock.