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 the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV 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 of 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.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate the DVD+VCR immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use the DVD+VCR in such a situation, it may damage discs/tapes and internal parts.
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.
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 permitted by the DVD+VCR or is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbol is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
DVD | DVDs |
VCD2.0 | Video CDs with the PBC (playback control) func- |
| tion. |
VCD1.1 | Video CDs without the PBC (playback control) |
| function. |
CD | Audio CDs. |
MP3 | MP3 disc. |
WMA | WMA disc. |
JPEG | JPEG disc. |
Selecting the Viewing Source
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 DVD/VCR SELECT 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 DVD/VCR SELECT until VCR indicator in the display window lights and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.
Notes :
•If you insert a disc while the DVD+VCR is in the VCR mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to DVD mode automatically.
•If you insert a cassette tape without prevention tab while the DVD+VCR is in the DVD mode, the DVD+VCR will switch to VCR mode automatically.
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