Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection,
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. In this case, position the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic- ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen- ter out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD/VCR Receiver is a
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate the DVD/VCR Receiver immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use the DVD/VCR Receiver in such a situation, it may dam- age discs/tapes and internal parts.
About Symbols
About the 
symbol display
“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation. This icon means the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available at that moment or with that spe- cific DVD video disc.
About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVD | DVDs. |
CD | Audio CDs. |
VCD2.0 | Video CDs with the PBC (playback control) |
| function. |
VCD1.1 | Video CDs without the PBC (playback control) |
| function. |
MP3 | MP3 Discs. |
WMA | WMA Discs. |
JPEG | JPEG Files. |
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun- light, as there may be a considerable temperature increase inside the car.
Selecting the Viewing Source
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or VCR) to view on the TV screen.
• If you want to view DVD deck output source:
Press DVD/CD until DVD indicator in the display window lights and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
• If you want to view VCR deck output source:
Press VCR until VCR indicator in the display window lights and output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.
•If you want to listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts: Press FM/AM until RADIO indicator in the display window lights and the frequency band appears on the TV screen.
Notes
•If you insert a disc while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in the VCR mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to DVD mode automatically.
•If you insert a cassette tape without an erasure pre- vention tab intact while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in the DVD mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to VCR mode automatically.
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