Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
Shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection,
Setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
Keeping unit surfaces 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 will leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
Cleaning 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
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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
Disc handling
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, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.
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 outward.
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Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
Disc Symbols
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symbol display
may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner’s man- ual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
About the disc symbols on manual pages
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD DVD
CD Audio CDs.
MP3 MP3 disc
WMA WMA disc.
JPEG JPEG disc
Selecting Viewing Sources
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen.
• If you want to view DVD deck output source:
Press CD/DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
• If you want to view VCR deck output source:
Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until VCR indicator in the display window lights and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.
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•If you insert a disc while the
•If you insert a cassette tape without prevention tab while the
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