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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

12.Disc Tray

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury.

13.Burden

Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.

14.Disc

Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction.

15.Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

•When the power–supply cord or plug is damaged.

•If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

•If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

•If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

•When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

16.Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

17.Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

18.Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.