Getting Started

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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 accor-
dance 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 pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec-
trician 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 manu-
facturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara-
tus. 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 dam-
aged 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.

Important Safety Instructions

Handling Cautions

Precaution
• Exterior interference such as lightning and static electrici-
ty 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.

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.
•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.
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

Disc Handling

•Use discs with regular shapes.
If an irregular disc (a disc
with a special shape) is used,
this DVD Recorder-VCR may
be damaged.
• Avoid touching the surface of a disc
where recording is performed.
Holding discs
• This is used to prevent damage by dirt, scratches, etc.,
when using a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc.
Cartridge
• Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD
disc cleaner (LFK200DCA1 where
available).Do not use cleaners or cloths
for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVD-
RW/DVD-R discs.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R
• Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft
cloth.
DVD-Video, CD
• 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.
Cautions on handling discs