Hint, Moisture Condensation Warning, About Copyright

Precautions

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture may form inside this unit under the following conditions:

•Immediately after a heater is turned on.

•In a steamy or humid room.

•When this unit is suddenly moved from a cold to warm environment.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly or damage the cassette tape. In such case, 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 technology that

is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Symbols Used in This Manual

The following symbols appear in some headings in this manual.

: Description refers to video cassette tapes.

Description refers to DVD-Video. : Description refers to Audio CD.

Cleaning Discs

•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analog records.

Cleaning the Disc Lens

•If this unit continues to perform improperly even after you have referred to the relevant sections and to the “Troubleshooting Guide” in this manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an authorized service center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Disc Handling

•When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch the surface of the disc.

•Always store the disc in its protective case when not in use.

Auto Head Cleaning

•Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette tape, so you can see a clear picture.

•Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn cassette tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your 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 toll free customer support line found on the cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system install- er’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speci- fies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Maintenance

Servicing

•Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting Guide” on page 23 before returning the product.

•If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our toll free customer support line found on the cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.

Cleaning the Cabinet

•Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth.

•Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the unit. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit. Such chemi- cals may discolor the surface or damage the unit.

Hint

•Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

•Clean video heads only when problems occur.

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