Special cautions
Notes on handling
7Important cautions
Installation of the system
•Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold; between 5°C and 35°C.
•Leave sufficient distance between the system and the TV.
•Do not use the system in a place subject to vibration.
Power cord
•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
•A small amount of power is always consumed while the power cord is connected to the wall outlet.
•When unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull on the plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunctions of the system
•There are no
•Do not insert any metallic object into the system.
•Do not use any
•Do not use a disc with tape, stickers, or paste on it, because it may damage the system.
Label sticker
Sticker
Paste
Note about copyright laws
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVDs, VCDs, SVCDs, and CDs. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
Note about copy guard system
DVDs are protected by copy guard system. When you connect the system to your VCR directly, the copy guard system activates and the picture may not be played back correctly.
7Safety precautions
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the system in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight and do not place it near a heating device.
When you are away
When away on travel or for other reasons for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the system.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the system, use a soft cloth and follow the relevant instructions on the use of
If water gets inside the system
Turn the system off and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet, then call the store where you made your purchase. Using the system in this condition may cause fire or electrical shock.
7When condensation or water drops adhere to the lens
In any of the following cases, condensation or water drops may adhere to the lens to prevent the system from working properly:
•Immediately after starting to heat the room
•When the system is installed in a steamy or damp space
•When the system is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm space
In any of these cases, leave the system turned on for 1 or 2 hours before use.
Supplied accessories
Check to be sure you have all of the supplied accessories.
The number in parentheses is the quantity of the pieces supplied. If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
•Remote control (1)
•Batteries (2)
•FM antenna (1)
•AM loop antenna (1)
•Power cord (1)
•Composite video cord (1)
•Speaker cords (2)
•AC plug adapter (1)
(except for Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, Middle East and South Africa)
How to read this manual
•Operations are described by mainly using the remote control buttons. If there are the same marks on the main unit, the buttons on the main unit can also be used.
•The following marks tell you for which type of the discs the operation can be made.
•The illustrations and TV screens may be different between the actual case and the description.
•“DVD VR” means a DVD recorded in DVD Video Recording (DVD VR) format.
•“VCD” is an abbreviation of “Video CD”.
•“SVCD” is an abbreviation of “Super Video CD”.
•An “ASF” disc means a disc recorded in “Advanced Systems Format”.
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