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Precautions
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public perfor-
mance and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright pro-
tection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
The following symbols appear in some head-
ings in this manual.
:Description refers to playback or recording
of video cassette tapes.
:Description refers to playback of DVD-
Video discs.
:Description refers to playback of Audio
CDs.
CD
CD
CD
DVD-V
DVD-V
VCR
VCR
VCR
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in
a horizontal and stable position. Do not place any-
thing directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit
directly on top of the TV.
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid
places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for
proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation
holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations sub-
ject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.
• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC
power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-
ticular, specifies that the cable ground should be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Installation Location
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
Moisture Condensation Warning
About Copyright
Symbols Used in This Manual
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
SERVICING
• Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting
Guide” on page 23 before returning the product.
• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct
the problem by yourself. There are no user-service-
able parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and
please consult with your local
RadioShack
store.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild deter-
gent solution. Do not use a solution containing alco-
hol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not
wipe in a circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, com-
mercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive
cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for ana-
log records.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you
refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting
Guide” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pick-
up unit may be dirty. Please consult with your local
RadioShack
store for inspection and cleaning of the
laser optical pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try
not to touch the surface of the disc.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it
is not used.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or
remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accu-
mulated on the video heads after a long period of
use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause
this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears
during playback, the video heads in your unit may
need to be cleaned.
1. Please visit your local
RadioShack
store and pur-
chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the prob-
lem, please consult with your local
RadioShack
store.
Maintenance
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug
the power cord immediately and take the unit to
your local
RadioShack
®
store for servicing.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cas-
sette holder.
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place,
or after heating a cold room or under conditions of
high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours
until its inside gets dry.
Hint
Hint
• Remember to read the instructions along with the video head
cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.
Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.
In case of picture problems with 525 progressive scan
output, it is recommended that the user switch the
connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there
are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with
this 525p DVD player, please contact
RadioShack
store.
