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Precaution

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
amplifi ers) 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 groundingtype 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 fi t 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 specifi ed by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specifi ed 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 qualifi ed 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 fl ower vase fi lled 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.
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• 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, 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
fi xed 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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