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SAFETY FIRST
The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.
WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Safety Precautions• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recording
is not possible with this model.
• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHS
recordings with regular VHS resolution.
• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
•SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufac-
tured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
PAL
CAUTION
When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the
power cord from the mains outlet.
Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock
or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal
lead or aerial.
CAUTION:
A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM
WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE
THE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
THE FOLLOWING CAUTION LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE DVD/VCR.
WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO
THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/
VCR.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
• Use only discs marked with the following.
DVD
[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]
Video CDs/Audio CDs
[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]
DIGITAL VIDEO
IMPORTANT
Please read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the
consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in
any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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