Precautions | Onkyo SP404 guide

Onkyo SP404 instruction manual Precautions, Label on the right is applied on the rear panel

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Precautions—Continued

8.To Obtain a Clear Picture—This unit is a high- tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. Contact your Onkyo dealer for details.

9.Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation may damage this unit. Read the following carefully:

Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of the most important parts inside this unit.

•Moisture condensation can occur in the following situations:

–The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

–A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air conditioner is hitting the unit.

–In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air conditioned room to a hot and humid place.

–The unit is used in a humid place.

•Do not use this unit when there’s the possibility of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so may damage your discs and certain parts inside this unit.

This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classiﬁed as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit.

To prevent being exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

DANGER:

VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR- MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARD- OUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

The label on the right is applied on the rear panel.

1.This unit is a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and employs a laser inside the cabinet.

2.To prevent the laser from being exposed, do not remove the cover. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.

If condensation does occur, remove all discs and leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By this time, the unit will have warmed up and any con- densation will have evaporated.

10.Region Numbers—The DVD standard uses region numbers to control how discs can be played around the world, the world being divided into six regions. This unit will only play DVD discs that match its region number, which can be found on its rear panel (e.g., 1 , ALL ).

11.About this Manual—This manual explains how to use all of this unit’s functions. Although the DVD standard offers many special features, not all discs use them all, so depending on the disc being played, this unit may not respond to certain functions. See the disc’s sleeve notes for supported features.

WARNING

To prevent a ﬁre hazard, do not place any naked ﬂame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equip- ment.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your coun- try/area.