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ATSC
Acronym that stands for Advanced Television
Systems Committee and the name of the
digital broadcasting standards.
Aspect Ratio
The width of a TV screen relative to its
height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in
other words, the screen is almost square);
widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is
almost twice as wide as its height).
Dolby Digital
The system developed by Dolby Labora-
tories to compress digital sound. It offers
stereo sound (2ch) or multi-channel audio.
HDTV (high definition TV)
Ultimate digital format that produces high
resolution and high picture quality.
NTSC
Acronym that stands for National Television
Systems Committee and the name of the
current analog broadcasting standards.
Password
A stored 4-digit number that allows access
to parental control features.
Region Code
Regions associate discs and players with
particular areas of the world. this unit will
only play back discs that have compatible
region codes. You can find the region code
of your unit by looking on the rear panel.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or all regions).
SDTV (standard definition TV)
Standard digital format that is similar to the
NTSC picture quality.
Cabinet Cleaning
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft
cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the
unit. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed
surfaces.
Panel Cleaning
Wipe the panel with a soft cloth. Before cleaning the panel, disconnect the
power cord.
Servicing
Should your unit become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem
yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn o the unit,
unplug the power cord and call our toll free customer support line found on
the cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.
Degaussing
A degaussing circuit in this unit clears up color errors on the TV screen.
Color errors occur when there is any excess magnetism close to the unit.
This circuit is designed to operate once when the unit is rst plugged in. If
you see minor color errors on the screen, unplug the unit for approximately
30 minutes. When you plug the unit again, the degaussing circuit will
operate to clear errors. Take this step any time the TV screen is accidentally
magnetized or when you move the unit.
If the Laser Optical Pickup Unit is Dirty
If the unit still does not perform properly when it is operated, while refer-
ring to the relevant sections and to "Troubleshooting Guide" in this owner’s
manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer
or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser
optical pickup unit.
Disc Handling
• Handle the discs so that ngerprints and dust do not adhere to the
surfaces of the discs.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.
• To clean-o , use a soft cloth.
• Do not use a hard cloth since this will mar the disc.
• Wipe the disc in a straight line from center to edge.
• Never wipe with a circular motion.
• Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaning agents.
IR Signal Check
If the remote control is not working properly, you can use an AM radio or
digital camera (including a cellular phone with built-in camera) to see if it
is sending out an infrared signal.
• With an AM radio:
Tune the AM radio station to a non-broadcasting
frequency. Point the remote control towards it,
push any button and listen. If the sound from the
radio utters, it is receiving the remote control’s
infrared signal.
• With a digital camera
(including built-in cell phone
cameras)
Point a digital camera
towards the remote control.
Push any button on the
remote control and look
through the digital camera.
If the infrared light appears
through the camera, the
remote control is working.
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