IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
We would like to congratulate you on your decision to
buy this device. It is in your own interest to attentively
read through the entire operating manual. This will
help you to avoid malfunctions and damage to the
product and thus ensure that you can enjoy using the
product for many years to come.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not subject the device to direct sunlight, high humi-
dity, dirt, strong vibrations or extrem temperatures.
2. Place the device on a solid, horizontal surface.
3. Make sure that the device is sufficiently ventilated. Ne-
ver put it on a soft surface such as a carpet. Make su-
re that there is at least 20 cm clearance at the back of
the device.
4. Never open the housing of the device. The internal
components have to be cleaned by qualified technici-
ans.
5. Ensure that no fluids or objects can get into the divice.
6. Have the device repaired by qualified technicians only.
7. If one of the following occurs, immediately seperate
the device from the power supply:
a. The power cable or plug is damaged.
b. A foreign object or fluids have penetrated into the de-
vice.
c. The device no longer functions correctly.
d. The device has fallen down or the housing is
damaged.
8. Please store this operating manual carefully, so that
you can refer to it in future.
9. The device should only be cleaned with a duster or
with a soft, slightly moist cloth that does not generate
fluff. To not use caustic or strong cleaning agents.
When cleaning the device, ensure that no moisture
penetrate into the device. Unplug the device before
you clean it.
10.The fuse of the device is not accessible to the user.
When required, have the fuse replaced by qualified
technicians only.
11.Make sure that the mains voltage to which you
connect the device always matches the mains voltage
specified on the back of the device.
12.In the event of malfunctions, please read the
TROUBLSHOOTING section at the end of this opera-
ting manual before you hand in the device for repairs.
13.If you are not going to use the device for a longer peri-
od of time, unplug it from the power supply.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
EXEMPTION FROM LIABILITY
Despite our careful efforts, we cannot assume any liability
for the accuracy, completeness and topicality of the tech-
nical information in this manual. We reserve the right to
make technical changes without prior notice.
Status: October 2002
GENERAL INFORMATION
Media Formats
The device can read and play the following media and
media formats:
Media:
Formats:
DVD
DVD
CD
MP3
CD-R
CD Digital Audio
CD-RW
CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and other self-recorded CD media/
data can only be played if the corresponding standards
have been strictly adhered to. MP3 files must created
as *.mp3 data, in the ISO9660 format. The file names
should not be longer than 8 characters.
DVD Properties
In the following, symbols that can be found on commer-
cial DVDs are listed and explained.
Regional code
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround
Number of available subtitles
Supported screen formats
Age restriction
Handling the Media
Do not touch the surface of the CDs/DVDs. Hold the disk
only by its edges. Make sure that there are no fingerprints
on the media.
Do not apply any stickers to the CDs/DVDs. The stickers
can cause the disk to become unbalanced.
Never subject the CDs/DVDs to high temperatures or
direct sunlight.
Store the CDs/DVDs upright, avoid dirt and moisture.
Clean the CDs/DVDs with a soft cloth only. Always
proceed from the inside out.
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