Precautions
Please read these precautions before operating this unit.
ÈMains lead protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the fol- lowing.
ÁHold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC mains lead to this unit.
ÁDo not connect or disconnect the AC mains lead when your hands are wet.
ÁKeep the AC mains lead away from heating appliances. ÁNever put any heavy object on the AC mains lead.
ÁDo not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC mains lead in any way.
ÁRemove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals. ÁIf the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, set the unit to the standby mode and disconnect the AC
mains lead.
ÁIf smoke, malodors or noises are emitted from the unit, set the unit to the standby mode and disconnect the AC mains lead.
ÈPlacement
Avoid placing the unit in areas of:
Ádirect sunlight or heating radiators, or closed automobiles Áhigh temperature (over 35uC) or high humidity (over 90%) Áexcessive dust
Ávibration, impact or where the surface is tilted As the internal parts may be seriously damaged.
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When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the standby mode.
When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
ÈNo fingers or other objects inside
ÁTouching internal parts of this unit is dangerous, and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.
ÁDo not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
ÈKeep away from water and magnets.
ÁKeep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.
ÁNever bring magnetic objects such as speakers near to this unit.
ÈStacking
ÁPlace the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.
ÁDo not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
ÈCondensation
Moisture may form on the lens in the following conditions… Áimmediately after a heater has been turned on.
Áin a steamy or very humid room.
Áwhen the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.
ÈIf 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 screen while you are watching a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, switch this unit to the standby mode.
Selecting the type of disc for the type of connected TV
(For other models)
Both DVDs and Video CDs have the material recorded in the PAL and NTSC systems. Refer to the table below to select the correct disc type for the type of connected TV.
ÈConnecting to the
Disc | TV Monitor |
Played in the PAL system.
PAL
Played in the NTSC system.
NTSC
ÈConnecting to the NTSC TV
Disc | TV Monitor |
No clear images are shown on the screen.
PAL
Played in the NTSC system.
NTSC
ÈConnecting to the PAL TV
Disc | TV Monitor |
| Played in the PAL |
| system. However, the |
| initial settings and |
PAL | Video CD’s “Program |
| Play” functions cannot |
| be used. |
| No clear images are |
| shown on the screen. |
NTSC |
|
Note:
When a disc which does not comply with Video CD standard is played, the bottom part of the picture may disappear.
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