Inspection and Maintenance

Notes on cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

•For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinners and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the unit.

•If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.

This unit is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts become dirty or worn down, the picture quality may be reduced. To avoid reduction in picture quality, it is recommended that regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) be performed every 1,000 hours of use. For further details, contact your nearest consumer electronics dealer.

Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the Blu-ray DiscTM and Online Media Player. Please read the following carefully:

•Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day.

•Drops of water form on the outside of the glass.

•In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.

Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases.

•When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a warm place.

•When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.

•In summer, when you use the player in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.

•When you use the player in a humid place.

Do not use the Blu-ray DiscTM and Online Media Player when moisture condensation may occur.

If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the unit to the wall outlet, turn on the unit, and leave it for two or three hours. After two or three hours, the unit will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the unit connected to the wall outlet and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

On Safety

Do not handle the AC power cord with wet hands and do not put your fingers or objects into the unit.

When connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard.

When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.

On Recycling

This unit’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.