Precaution
❚Important Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radi- ators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
❚Handling Cautions
•Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off.
•Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.
•Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder.
•Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
•Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.
•Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this
recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the 
/I STANDBY/ON button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.
•Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.
•Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.
•Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
❚Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
•Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
•Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
❚Disc Handling
•Use discs with regular
shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder & VCR may be damaged.
Holding discs
•Avoid touching the surface of a disc
where recording is performed.
DVD-RAM/-RW/-R
•Clean with an optional
disc cleaner.
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean
DVD-Video, Audio-CD
•Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.
Cautions on handling discs
•Do not write on the printed side with a
•Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.
•Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover
•Do not use
•Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
•Do not load warped or cracked discs.
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