9.Notes on Handling

When shipping the unit, use the original ship- ping carton and packing materials. For maxi- mum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.

The top and rear panels of the unit may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction.

When the unit is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power.

If you do not use the unit for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the unit occasionally.

10.To Obtain a Clear Picture

The unit is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pickup lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

11.Notes on Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation damages the unit. Please read the following carefully.

What is moisture condensation?

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may con- dense on the optical pick-up lens inside the unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the unit.

Moisture condensation occurs in the follow- ing cases.

When you bring the unit directly from a cold place to a warm place.

When you use the unit in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where cold airflow from an air conditioner directly hits the unit.

In summer, when you use the unit in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room.

When you use the unit in a humid place.

Do not use the unit when moisture conden- sation may occur. If you use the unit in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord (mains lead) of the unit to the wall outlet (the mains), turn on the unit, and leave it on for two or three hours. After a few hours, the unit will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the unit connected to the wall outlet (the mains) and moisture condensation will seldom occur.

Memory Preservation

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in memory power backup system preserves the contents of memory during power failures and even when the power cord is unplugged.

The power cord must be plugged-in to charge the backup system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On average, memory contents are protected for a period of a few weeks after the time the unit has been turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a very humid climate.

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

The OSD (On Screen Display) screen shots in this manual were taken with the Language set to English (factory setting).

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