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Precautions (cont’d)
Before you start
Installation Location
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not
place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place
the unit directly on top of the TV.
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat
dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the
sides of the unit.Avoid locations subject to strong vibra-
tion or strong magnetic fields.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit,unplug the
power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette
holder.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is
moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating
a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not
use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry.
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance
and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technolo-
gy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho-
rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Symbol in this owner's manual
Many functions of this unit are depending on the disc type
or the recording mode.
To specify for what disc type or recording mode each
function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning
of each item to operate.
Symbol
Description
Available to DVD Video discs
Available to DVD-RW in Video mode
Available to DVD-RW in VR mode
Available to DVD-R discs
Available to Audio CDs
Available to CD-R/RW discs with
MP3 files
Available to VHS tapes
Use only cassettes marked .
Indicates that you need to select the DVD
mode by pressing DVD button on the
remote control before proceeding next step.
Indicates that you need to select the VCR
mode by pressing VCR button on the
remote control before proceeding next step.
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-R
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-V
DVD-V
CDCD
CD
VCRVCR
VCR
MP3MP3
MP3
DVD
First:
(Press:)
VCR
First:
(Press:)
Maintenance
SERVICING
• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting
Guide on pages 97-99 before return the product.
• When this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to cor-
rect the problem by yourself.There are no user-service-
able parts inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug, and
please call our help line mentioned on the front page to
locate an Authorized Service Center.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol,spirits,
ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in
a circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commer-
cially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning
agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you
refer to the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOT-
ING GUIDE” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pick-
up unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized
Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser opti-
cal pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is
not used.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or
remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulat-
ed on the video heads after a long period of use, or the
usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If
a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the
video heads in the unit may need to be cleaned.
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a
good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
please call our help line mentioned on the front page to
locate an Authorized Service Center.
NOTES:
• Remember to read the instructions along with the video
head cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.
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