PRECAUTIONS
Safety
•As the laser beam used in the DVD player may be harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only (it is perfectly safe if you don’t unscrew and open the cabinet).
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Placement of Your DVD Player
•Do not leave the player in a location near a heat source, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
•Do not place the player on an incline or unstable place, it may fall and break.
•Do not place anything within 2 inches of the sides or back of the cabinet. The ventilation holes must not be covered for the player to operate properly and prolong the life of its components.
•Don’ t place this DVD player on lacquer finished furniture without a cloth, wood or glass protector in between.
•Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures may cause damage to the player or cause it to malfunction. Do not expose the player to direct sunlight continuously or leave it in a vehicle with the doors and windows closed. The case may become deformed or discoloured or the player may malfunction.
Cleaning the Cabinet
•Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a very mild detergent solution or a plain damp cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, sc ouring powder, or solvent, s uch as alcohol or benzine.
•Never touch the lens with your fingers, if the lens gets dirty, it will not play. Clean the disc before use.
Operation
•If moving from a cold environment to a warm environment, let the player’s temperature stabilize before operation. Moisture may condense on the lens inside. Remove the disc and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
•If the player has not been used for a long time, turn the set to ON to warm it up for a few minutes before inserting a disc.
Handling Discs
•Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Every fingerprint can cause play back problems. Do not scratch the disk.
•Do not store the Discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.
Cleaning Discs
•Before playing, make sure the disc is clean. If not, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc in a straight motion from the centre out.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or
•If the disc is scratched, it will not play. Sometimes a scratched disc can be repaired with a disc polishing machine available in many stores.
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