Getting Started

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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 a 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. Apolarized 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 is 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 lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Service is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, Service is
also required if 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, and
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.
Precaution
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc
tray.
• 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 POWER 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.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and
shall stay readily operable at any time.

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 . Do not use cleaners or
cloths for CDs to clean DVD-
RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

DVD-Video, 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.