Panasonic DVD-LV57 operating instructions Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Getting Started

Read these operating instructions careful- ly before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manu- facturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding- type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during light- ning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liq- uid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the appara- tus has been exposed to rain or mois- ture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while using it. The unit can become hot and cause burns.

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To prevent damage

Avoid the following;

≥Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit. ≥Pressing the LCD.

≥Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup. Do not use the unit in the following places;

≥Where the temperature is below 5 oC (41 oF) or above 35 oC (95 oF). (Operating the unit beyond this range can cause the protection circuitry to function and render the unit inoperable.)

≥Sandy places such as beaches.

≥On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equipment such as amplifiers.

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