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recorderneeds this time to acclimate to its new environment
(temperature,relative humidity, etc.).
BWheninstalling the recorder in a cupboard, ensure there is a gap
ofapproximately 5 cm(2 inch)around therecorder to enableair
tocirculate freely andprevent overheating.
BMakesure that no objects or liquids enter into the DVD recorder.
Donot place vases or the like on the DVD recorder. If you spill
liquidinto the recorder, immediately disconnect it from the power
supplyand callafter-sales service for advice.
BKeepthe DVD recorder away from radiators and otherheat
sourcesand protect it fromdirect sunlight.
BDonot place any combustible objects on the device (candles, etc.).
Important instructions for the HDD
Thebuilt-in HDD of this DVD recorder is sensitive to shocks,
temperaturefluctuations, and vibrations.
Pleaseobserve the followingprecautions:
•Avoidshocks or vibrations
•Donot cover the ventilation openings of the cooling fan
•Donot operate the device under high temperatures, and do not
exposeit totemperature fluctuations
•Donot pull the mains plug from the wall outlet before the device
isswitched off using STANDBYm.
•Beforebringing the deviceto a workshop forrepair, store all
importantdata of the HDD on a DVD+RW/+R. See 'The archive
function'.
Theworkshop willnot assume anyliability for the lossof the
storeddata.
•Philipswill not assumeany liability for damageor loss of
storeddata.
Symbols used in these operating
instructions
Thefollowing symbols will facilitate the use of these operating
instructions.
1Step(s)for carryingout an operation.
OAnotherpossible operatingstep that is not absolutely
necessary.
PReactionof the device
•Whenonly oneoperation step is necessary
Youwill findadditional information in thissection.
Cleaning the discs
Somemalfunctions (frozen ordistorted picture and brokensound for
example)may be dueto dirt on thedisc. To avoid such problems,you
shouldclean your discs regularly.
•Dirtydiscs should be cleanedwith a softcloth. Always wipe from
themiddle to the edge.
•Donot useany solvents such asbenzine, thinners, commercially
availablecleaning agents, or antistatic sprays designed for vinyl
records.
CanI use a CD lens cleaner in the DVD recorder?
Sincethe optical unit(laser) of the DVDrecorder operates at a higher
powerlevel than the ones in normal DVD and CD players, such CD lens
cleanerdiscs may actuallydamage the optical unit (laser).
Therefore,refrain from using aCD lenscleaner disc!
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Introduction