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Before you start
Precautions (cont’d)
Installation Location
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
•Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
•Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibra- tion or strong magnetic fields.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
•If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.
•Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette holder.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry.
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technolo- gy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho- rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Many functions of this unit are depending on the disc type or the recording mode.
To specify for what disc type or recording mode each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.
Maintenance
SERVICING
•Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages
•When this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to cor- rect the problem by yourself.There are no
CLEANING THE CABINET
•Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.
•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commer- cially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
•If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOT- ING GUIDE” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pick- up unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser opti- cal pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
•Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
•Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or |
remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture. |
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted |
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulat- |
ed on the video heads after a long period of use, or the |
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Video
VR
CD
MP3
VCR
First: DVD (Press:)
First: VCR (Press:)
Description
Available to DVD Video discs
Available to
Available to
Available to
Available to Audio CDs
Available to
Available to VHS tapes
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| cassettes marked |
with this | unit. |
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Indicates that you need to select the DVD mode by pressing DVD button on the remote control before proceeding next step.
Indicates that you need to select the VCR mode by pressing VCR button on the remote control before proceeding next step.
usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If |
a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the |
video heads in the unit may need to be cleaned. |
1.Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2.If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.
NOTES:
•Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.
•Clean video heads only when problems occur.
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