Panasonic LQ-MD800P manual Maintenance and Handling, Disc handling

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Maintenance and Handling

Maintenance

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity and dust. Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1)about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.

The lens cleaner may make some sound during use but this does not indicate a malfunction.

“NO READ” appears on the unit’s display when cleaning finishes.

Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.)

How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Clean and dry with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF- K200DCA1).

Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.

Handling precautions

Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Do not use discs that are badly warped or cracked.

Do not place or store discs in the following places

Locations exposed to direct sunlight.

Humid or dusty locations.

Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance.

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Contents Operating Instructions DVD Video RecorderFor your safety General Operating precautionFor your safety USA and Canada Laser ProductFor your safety Europe Declaration of ConformityDisposal of old equipment AttentieFor your safety when using the LQ-MD800E in Europe Contents Features AccessoriesControl reference guide Front PanelControl reference guide Unit’s displayRear Panel Discs Examples of discs that cannot be playedRegarding DVD-R Audio format logosConnecting and Setting up Connecting a Monitor televisionDiscs Types of disc for the type of connected monitor televisionConnecting and Setting up Connecting a video playerComposite video, stereo audio terminals DV terminalConnecting a Microphone Connecting a PCTV screen type TV Aspect Rec Mode Audio ModeClock Settings Clock Initialize all Settings Shipping ConditionRecording programs Playing discs Playing discs Skip five minutes forward or backward Time slipInstant repeat play Instant Repeat Marking places to play again MarkerStatus displays Changing the information displayedDisplay examples Using the Function menus Common proceduresDisc menu Using the Function menus Play menuSound menu Picture menuUsing the Menu window Using the Menu windowAbout the Menu window To clear the Menu windowEnter Title Disc Protection/Releasing disc protectionErase all programs To stop partway throughDisc Information FormatFinalize Creating DVD-Video To stop formattingUsing the Search Program Selecting programs to playTo clear the program list About the program listUsing the Search Program Checking program contents PropertiesErasing programs Erase Entering and editing program titles Enter TitleErasing parts of a program Partial Erase Dividing programs DivideTo erase another part of the same program To change the point to divideUsing the Play List to edit programs Displaying Play ListCreating Play List Using the Play List to edit programs Playing Play ListAdding Scenes to a Play List Add Playing Scenes Play ScenesMoving a Scene Move To re-edit a Play List Scene Re-editErasing a Scene from a Play List Erase Checking Play LIST’s contents Properties Copying Play List PL CopyErasing a Play List PL Erase Titling Play List Enter TitleEntering titles To enter other charactersEntering titles To correct a characterChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsSettings RemoteChanging the unit’s settings SoundPicture System ConnectionMaintenance and Handling MaintenanceDisc handling Glossary Error messages On the monitor televisionError messages AlarmsError messages Unit status Solutions On the unit’s displayTroubleshooting guide PowerOperation DisplaysTroubleshooting guide Progressive videoSound PlayConnector signals Remote controlRemote control doesn’t work Regarding copyrightSpecifications Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company