SAFETY INFORMATION
Location and Handling
•Do not place your Product in closed spaces or do not cover it to prevent excessive temperatures inside the Product.
•Do not place the Product in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
•Keep the Product away from strong magnetic objects.
•Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the Product. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the Product immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.
•Do not remove the Product cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/ or damage to the Product. For service and adjust- ment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP.
Nonuse Periods
When the Product is not being used, switch the Product to the standby mode.
When left unused for a long period of time, the Product should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
Stacking
Place the Product in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:
•immediately after a heater has been turned on.
•in a steamy or very humid room.
•when the Product is suddenly moved from a cold
environment to a warm one.
If moisture forms inside this Product, it may not operate properly.
In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Cleaning
Unplug your Product before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids or aerosols which could enter the Product and cause damage, fire, or electrical shock. These substances may also deteriorate the finish of your Product.
If There is Noise Interference on the TV While a Broadcast is being Received
Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV monitor when you watch a TV broadcast while the Product is turned on. This is not a malfunction of the Product or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the Product.
Service
Do not attempt to service this Product yourself. Please refer any service to the nearest service centre approved by SHARP.
Copyright
Copy Protection
This Product supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVDs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
Apparatus Claims of U.S.Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Recommended Measures for Optimum Picture Excellence
The Product is a precision device that is constructed using extremely accurate technology.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the Product should be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment (temperature, humid- ity, dust, etc.) in which the Product is used. Contact your authorized Sharp supplier for details.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
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