01Before using your unit

Precautions

Important Warning

Please read this page carefully before attempting to operate your VCR/DVD.

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Follow Instructions Ð All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed and warnings adhered to.

Cleaning Ð Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Accessories Ð Do not use accessories not recom- mended in this operation manual as they may be hazardous.

Water and Moisture Ð Hazard of electric shock Ð Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.

Placing or Moving Ð Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

Power Cord Protection Ð Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.

Lightning Ð For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall socket. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power- line surges.

Overloading Ð Do not overload wall sockets and extension cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock.

Objects and Liquid Ð Never allow objects of any kind or liquids to be pushed/spilled into this product through openings as they may come into contact with dangerous voltage or other hazards. Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted candles on the product.

Servicing Ð Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service Ð Disconnect this product from the wall socket and all power sources including batteries, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is dam- aged.

b)If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the product.

c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d)If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operation manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation manual. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operating condition.

e)If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts Ð When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check Ð Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION - DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR/DVD FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON THE VCR/DVD.

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

When cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapour in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;

¥When you move this VCR/DVD from a cold to a warm place.

¥After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDI- TIONS;

Plug the power cord into the wall socket, turn on the unit and leave at room temperature until moisture condensation disappears. Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take from two or three hours.

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