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Precautions—Continued
10. Region Numbers—The DVD standard uses region
numbers to control how discs can be played around
the world, the world being divided into six regions.
This unit will only play DVD discs that match its
region number, which can be found on its rear panel
(e.g., , ).
11. About this Manual—This manual explains how to
use all of this unit’s functions. Although the DVD
standard offers many special features, not all discs
use them all, so depending on the disc being played,
this unit may not respond to certain functions. See
the disc’s sleeve notes for supported features.
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is
classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to
use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual
carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store
where you purchased the unit.
To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try
to open the enclosure.
CAUTION:
CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF
CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD-
OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
The label on the right is
applied on the rear panel.
1. This unit is a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT and
employs a laser inside the cabinet.
2. To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the
cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference 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 dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your coun-
try/area.
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