Introduction
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Introduction
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Notes on handling
Installation of the unit
• Select a place which is level, dry and neither too hot
nor too cold (between 5oC and 35oC, 41oF and 95oF).
• Leave sufficient distance between the unit and the TV.
• Do not use the unit in a place subject to vibrations.
Power cord
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands!
• A small amount of power (2.0 W, for PX model:3.4 W)
is always consumed while the power cord is connected
to the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, always
pull the plug, not the power cord.
To prevent malfunction of the unit
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If anything
goes wrong, unplug the power cord and consult your
dealer.
• Do not insert any metallic object into the unit.
• Do not use any non-standard shape disc available on
the market, because it may damage the unit.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it,
because damage to the unit may result.
Note about copyright laws
• Please check the copyright laws in your country before
recording from DVD AUDIO, DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video
CD, Audio CD, MP3 and JPEG discs. Recording of
copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
Note about the copyguard system
• The DVD VIDEO disc is protected by the copyguard
system. When you connect the unit to your VCR (or
integrated TV/Video system), the copyguard system
activates and the picture may not be played back
correctly.
Avoid moisture, water and dust
Do not place the unit in moist or dusty places.
Avoid high temperatures
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or place it near
a heating device.
When you are away
When you are away on travel or otherwise for an
extended period of time, remove the plug from the wall
outlet.
Do not insert foreign objects into the unit
Do not insert wires, hairpins, coins, etc. into the unit.
Do not block the vents
Blocking the vents may damage the unit.
Care of the cabinet
When cleaning the unit, use a soft cloth and follow the
relevant instructions on the use of chemically-coated
cloths. Do not use benzene, thinner or other organic
solvents and disinfectants. These may cause
deformation or discoloring.
If water gets inside the unit
Turn off the power and remove the plug from the wall
outlet, then call the store where you made your
purchase. Using the unit in this state may cause a fire or
electrical shock.
Important cautions Safety precautions
This product incorporates copyright protection technology 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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “MLP Lossless” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works.
Copyright 1992-1998 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380,
5,978,762, and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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