Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection,
When 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.
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 will 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, 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 out.
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Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
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 are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD DVDs.
CD Audio CDs.
MP3 MP3 Discs.
WMA WMA Discs.
JPEG JPEG Discs.
Setting the Output Source
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen.
• If you want to view the DVD deck:
Press DVD on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the DVD indicator lights on the front panel display and the DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
• If you want to view the VCR deck:
Press VCR on the remote or DVD/VCR on the front panel until the VCR indicator lights on the front panel display and the VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.
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•If you insert a disc while the DVD+VCR is in VCR mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to DVD mode automatically.
•If you insert a cassette tape without an erasure prevention tab intact while the DVD+VCR is in DVD mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to VCR mode auto- matically.
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