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Important Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully before using
the unit. Follow all the 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 manufacturer'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, 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 lightning 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, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
Handling Cautions
●Before connecting other components to this recorder,
be sure to turn them all off.
●Do not move the recorder while a disc is being
played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, the
recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.
●Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small
metal objects on the recorder.
●Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
●Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc
tray.
Getting Started
Precaution●Exterior interference such as lightning and static
electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder.
If this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with
the STANDBY/ON button, or disconnect and then
reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.
The recorder will operate normally.
●Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder
after use.
●Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet
when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long
periods of time.
●Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the
inside to the outside of the disc.
Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power
cord from the AC outlet.
●Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for
cleaning.
●Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Disc Handling
●Use discs with regular
shapes. If an irregular disc
(a disc with a special shape)
is used, this DVD recorder may be damaged.
Holding discs
●Avoid touching the surface of a
disc where recording is performed.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R
●Clean with an optional DVD-
RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-
K200DCA1 where available).
Do not use cleaners or cloths
for CDs to clean DVD-
RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.
DVD-Video, Audio CD
●Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft
cloth.
Cautions on handling discs
●Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen
or pencil.
●Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic.
Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene
or thinner.
●Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use
discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover
peeled-off stickers.)
●Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
●Do not use discs printed with label printers available
on the market.
●Do not load warped or cracked discs.
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