Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
Retain your original shipping carton and packing materi- als. For maximum protection,
When setting up the unit
The picture or sound of nearby electrical equipment may cause distortion during playback. When this occurs, position the unit away from the interfering devices, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They may leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD+VCR is a
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun- light.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic- ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen- ter out.
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Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
Cleaning the Video Heads
Playing poor quality or damaged tapes can contaminate the video heads. Use only high quality tapes in your DVD+VCR. Dirt which accumulates on the video heads may cause the picture to blur. If this happens, the video heads need to be cleaned. Purchase a
About Symbols
About the 
symbol display
“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
DVD DVD
CD Audio CDs.
MP3 MP3 Discs.
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