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Easy DVD recording (Cont’d)

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Step 3: Select the

recording
speed

POWER

DISPLAY

REC SPEED CLEAR

CM SKIP

REC

REC

MONITOR

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER

PROG.

SPACE

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DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

Step 5: Record to

DVD discs

POWER

DISPLAY

REC SPEED CLEAR

CM SKIP

SKIP

REC

PAUSE

REC

MONITOR

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER

PROG.

SPACE

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ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

MNO

PQRS

TUV

WXYZ

Step 4: Select the

desired
channel

POWER

DISPLAY

REC SPEED CLEAR

CM SKIP

REC

REC

MONITOR

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER

PROG.

SPACE

1

2

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WXYZ

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01 Rem.

Step 6: Stop the

record

REC SPEED CLEAR

CM SKIP

SKIP

REC

PAUSE

SETUP

MENU/LIST

TOP MENU

SPACE

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Writing to Disc

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Hint 1: Play the recorded contents

You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immedi-
ately start to play. Recorded contents are very accessible on a disc, the proce-
dure is simple really as you choose a
title on a chapter from the menu
screen.

What is titles and chapters?

The contents of DVD disc are generally
divided into some titles.Titles may be
further subdivided into chapters.

Hint 2: Edit the recorded disc

You will find editing discs is very easy, and the DVD recorder offers conve-
nient edit functions, which are possible only with DVD-R/RW discs.

You can edit the following from a title list.

• Putting names on titles
• Setting pictures for thumbnails (VR mode)
• Setting/clearing chapter markers
• Deleting parts of titles (VR mode)

Original and Playlist (VR mode)

You can edit the recordings in Playlist without changing the original record-
ings. Any Playlist does not take up much disc space.

What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?

Throughout this manual, you will find 

Original

and 

Playlist

to refer to the actual

content and the edited version.

Original

content refers to what’s actually recorded on the disc.

Playlist

content refers to the edited version of the disc; how the Original

content is to be played.

Start Rec.

Stop/Start

Stop Rec.

Title 

1

Title 2

Chapter 

1

Chapter 

1

Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Chapter 2

This operation may
take a while to be
completed.

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Summary of Contents for DVR90DEA

Page 1: ...u need additional operating assistance after reading this owner s manual or to order replacement accessories please call TOLL FREE 1 800 968 3429 or visit our web site at http www funai corp com Befor...

Page 2: ...lar installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct...

Page 3: ...e receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is gro...

Page 4: ...case of 525 progressive scan picture problems it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard defin ition output If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with th...

Page 5: ...Audio 88 Settings for Parental lock level 90 Others 92 Troubleshooting 92 Language code 95 Glossary 96 Specifications 97 Espa ol 98 Before you start 2 Precautions 2 Table of contents 5 Features 6 Fun...

Page 6: ...search function Search for a desired point on a disc by title chapter or time Start to play from Original and Playlist Title playing is available from either an Original list or Playlist Editing Setti...

Page 7: ...nnect the S Video output of external equip ment with an S Video cable Rear Panel 1 3 6 2 11 10 9 7 4 8 5 1 AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this unit 2 AUDIO OUTPUT jac...

Page 8: ...D button Press to switch the recording speed 6 CLEAR button Press to clear the password once entered or to cancel the programming for CD or to clear the selecting marker num ber in the marker setup mo...

Page 9: ...OP EN C LO SE TIME R PRO G ME NU PL AY LIS T TOP ME NU OR IGIN AL SPA CE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 k A K FW D g STO P C PLA Y B RE V h H G CH ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR S TUV WXY Z Remote control 60 Within abo...

Page 10: ...lock of the DVD recorder as you need 6 Channel To make the channel setting of the DVD recorder as you prefer 1 Edit Turns on a title list When a disc with VR mode is inserted Original or PlayList is a...

Page 11: ...give you the information on the playing disc Some operations are available while disc is playing Details are on page 41 1 Indicates a disc type and a format mode 2 Indicates a recording mode and possi...

Page 12: ...3 Recording speed Indicates the recording speed of the disc Display message 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Title Track and Chapter mark Appears when indicating a title track number Appears when indicating a chapter n...

Page 13: ...e A V cables are connected to aVCR pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system When progressive scanning mode is selected no video signal will be output from theVIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OU...

Page 14: ...y selecting the channel on the DVD recorder You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box or satellite box When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with many scrambled channels...

Page 15: ...o Stream for the Digital Out setting in the SETUP menu Refer to pages 88 89 The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5 1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DA...

Page 16: ...c from SETUP menu Video format Video mode or Video recording format VR mode will be available depending on the disc type inserted This is necessary to prepare the disc for record ing Details are on pa...

Page 17: ...s are very accessible on a disc the proce dure is simple really as you choose a title on a chapter from the menu screen What is titles and chapters The contents of DVD disc are generally divided into...

Page 18: ...CH 18 Setup Channel Preset Auto Preset Manual Preset TV Audio Select Stereo Setup Playback Setting Note If the auto presetting is can celled during presetting some channels not yet preset may not be r...

Page 19: ...Channel Preset Manual Preset CH18 Add Delete CH2 Add Delete Setup Channel Preset Manual Preset Adding deleting chan nels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memo...

Page 20: ...ayback Setting Setup Menu 4 Select TV Audio Select using K L buttons then press ENTER button Option window will appear 5 Select Stereo or SAP using K L buttons then press ENTER button Stereo Outputs m...

Page 21: ...ect Auto using K L buttons then press ENTER button If you know your PBS chan nel number select Manual using K L buttons then press ENTER button Enter your PBS channel number using Number or K L button...

Page 22: ...ess B button to move the cursor 6 Enter the time hour minute using K L buttons then press B buttons A cursor will move on AM or PM Setup Clock Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Daylight Saving Time Aut...

Page 23: ...C PAUSE SETUP REPEAT ZOOM ENTER RETURN REC MONITOR OPEN CLOSE TIMER PROG MENU LIST TOP MENU SPACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F A B FWD g STOP C PLAY B REV h H G CH ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ K L 8 7 4...

Page 24: ...ard one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October 1 Press SETUP button to dis play SETUP DISC menu SETUP DISC menu will appear Screen 2 Select SETUP using...

Page 25: ...red option using K L buttons then press ENTER button 6 Press SETUP button to exit Setup Playback TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range C...

Page 26: ...g You cannot record copy protected video using this DVD recorder Copy protected video includes DVD Video discs and some satellite broadcasts If copy protected material is encountered during a recordin...

Page 27: ...e Mode DVD RW ver 1 1 ver 1 1 CPRM compatible Video mode DVD R ver 2 0 Video mode Disc type format VR mode DVD RW ver 1 0 ver 1 1 ver 1 1 CPRM compatible Video mode DVD RW ver 1 1 ver 1 1 CPRM compati...

Page 28: ...R mode using K L buttons then press ENTER button The recording mode will be set Setup Recording Auto Chapter Timer Programming Video mode DVD Player Compatibility mode VR mode Editing possibility mode...

Page 29: ...TER button Chapter marks will be put as you specified 8 Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu Setup Recording Auto Chapter Timer Programming DVD RW Recording Format VR mode 10 minutes OFF 5 minutes 10...

Page 30: ...t ton Formatting will start 6 Formatting is complete 100 will be indicated Formatting 100 Formatting 58 Disc Edit Format Finalize Yes No Disc Protect OFF ON Are you sure Yes No Disc Edit Format Finali...

Page 31: ...26 3 Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode Refer to Formatting a disc on pages 28 30 When a DVD RW disc is loaded You can choose Video mode or VR mode from SETUP menu Video mo...

Page 32: ...ed If you want to change the recording speed press REC SPEED button repeatedly The recording speed will be changed as you press the button as shown Refer to Recording speed on page 26 You cannot chang...

Page 33: ...R mode from SETUP menu Video mode has been selected as the default Refer to pages 28 29 Settings for the recording for mat to a blank disc When a DVD R disc is loaded DVD R discs will always be in Vid...

Page 34: ...SAT JAN 01 DEC 31 L MON FRI L SAT L FRI L SUN L L Setup Recording Timer Programming Date Start End CH Speed 1 2 3 4 JAN 01 AM AM CH8 Setup Recording Timer Programming Date Start End CH Speed 1 2 3 4...

Page 35: ...on the list you will need 4 To clear the timer programming select your desired program using K L buttons Then CLEAR button To correct the timer program ming select your desired pro gram using K L but...

Page 36: ...ority Hints for timer recording If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds the clock setting and all timer set tings will be lost If a disc is not on the tray...

Page 37: ...1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP DISC menu 2 Select SETUP using B buttons then press ENTER button 3 Select Select Video then press ENTER button 4 Select L1 Rear then press ENTER button 5 Select...

Page 38: ...1 on the remote control or the CH L K buttons To use the input jacks on the front of this unit select L2 position by pressing 0 0 2 on the remote control or the CH L K buttons 4 Select a recording sp...

Page 39: ...nalizing discs in Video mode automatically creates title menus 1 Press SETUP button to dis play SETUP DISC menu SETUP DISC menu will appear Screen 2 Select DISC using B buttons then press ENTER button...

Page 40: ...ER button Option window will appear 4 Select Yes using B but tons then press ENTER but ton A disc will be protected Writing to Disc 58 Disc Edit Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF ON Yes No Disc Edit Fo...

Page 41: ...or the symbols below on your DVDs If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD you cannot play the DVD in this DVD recorder The number inside the globe refers to region of the world Region 1 repr...

Page 42: ...title menu You can change Original or Playlist of VR mode using MENU LIST button Video mode VR mode MENU LIST button 5 Select a desired title using K L B buttons then press ENTER button Playing will...

Page 43: ...H G CH ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ K L 1 2 5 4 For MP3 playback REC SPEED CLEAR CM SKIP SKIP REC PAUSE SETUP REPEAT ZOOM ENTER RETURN MENU LIST TOP MENU SPACE 7 8 9 0 F B FWD g STOP C PLAY B RE...

Page 44: ...the TV screen 2 Select an item using K L B buttons then press ENTER button to confirm Continue this step to set up all the features you want or to start playing the disc from the menu MENU LIST button...

Page 45: ...lable may appear on the TV screen 2 Select a title to play using the K L B buttons then press ENTER button Play will begin at the title you selected TOP MENU button Displays the Title menu of a DVD di...

Page 46: ...fixed at x8 with sound For MP3 files approximate speed is fixed at x8 To return to the normal play press PLAY Bbutton x20 Normal speed playback x2 x20 x5 x40 x40 FWD g REV h FWD g REV h FWD g REV h FW...

Page 47: ...ing 30 seconds Playback will restart automatically B CM Skip 30 sec DVD RW DVD RW VR DVD RW DVD RW Video DVD R DVD R Pause 1 During play press PAUSE F button Play will pause and sound will be muted 2...

Page 48: ...ll be changed as follows To return to the normal play press PLAY B button x1 8 Pause x1 16 x1 8 x1 16 x1 2 x1 4 FWD g REV h FWD g REV h FWD g REV h FWD g REV h FWD g REV h FWD g REV h DVD RW DVD RW VR...

Page 49: ...ws you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later 1 During play press DISPLAY button The display menu will appear Screen 2 Select icon using B buttons then press ENTER button Marker...

Page 50: ...R button T for title will be highlighted Title Enter a desired title number to search using K L buttons or number buttons then press ENTER button Title search will start Chapter To move to C for chapt...

Page 51: ...P REC PAUSE SETUP REPEAT ZOOM ENTER RETURN REC MONITOR OPEN CLOSE TIMER PROG MENU LIST TOP MENU SPACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F A B FWD g STOP C PLAY B REV h H G CH ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ K L 3...

Page 52: ...y CD MP3 only Group The current group will be played repeatedly MP3 only OFF Title Chapter A B 1 1 01 23 45 DVD Video MP3 MP3 MP3 CD CD CD DVD RW DVD RW VR DVD RW DVD RW Video DVD R DVD R DVD V DVD V...

Page 53: ...but tons then press ENTER but ton CD Playback Mode menu will appear 3 Select Program Play using K L buttons then press ENTER button Program play list will appear 4 Select a desired track using K L but...

Page 54: ...b audio R or a mix of both L R 1 During play press DISPLAY button The display menu will appear Screen 2 Select icon using B buttons then press ENTER button Audio menu will appear DVD Video DVD RW VR m...

Page 55: ...the case usually tells you which subtitle languages are available You can switch subtitle languages anytime during playback 1 During play press DISPLAY button The display menu will appear Screen 2 Sel...

Page 56: ...uttons then press ENTER button Your setting will be activated This function reduces noise in the playback picture When playing back discs recorded in long time mode such as SLP or SEP mode select Type...

Page 57: ...6 Time status bar of the title 7 The arrow icon which means the title list includes a next or a previous page Press Bor button by following direction of the icon 8 Playback status of the current disc...

Page 58: ...t you can edit as you prefer without losing original titles The following items you can edit with a playlist Deleting titles Refer to page 72 Deleting parts of titles Refer to pages 73 74 Putting name...

Page 59: ...buttons then press ENTER button Option window will appear 5 Select Yes using B but tons then press ENTER but ton Title will be deleted 6 After writing to disc is com pleted press SETUP button to exit...

Page 60: ...1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit 1 Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark 0 01 25 JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit 1 1 3 2 5 4 JAN 1 1 00AM JAN 1 4 00AM JAN 1 2 00AM JAN 1 3 00AM JAN 1 5 00AM Disc Edit For...

Page 61: ...ated for the title 7 After writing to disc is com pleted press SETUP button to exit DISC menu This operation may take a while to be completed Disc Edit Edit Title Name 1 A B C a b c 1 2 3 abc Yes No W...

Page 62: ...lect a desired time using K L buttons then press ENTER button Option window will appear 6 Select Yes using B but tons then press ENTER but ton A chapter marker will be added 7 After writing to disc is...

Page 63: ...TER but ton Title will be deleted 7 After writing to disc is com pleted press SETUP button to exit DISC menu This operation may take a while to be completed 1 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name...

Page 64: ...NTER button Option window will appear 6 Press ENTER button to decide a start point then press ENTER button to decide an end point A cursor will move to Preview You can check a preview 1 0 00 55 Title...

Page 65: ...s You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist 1 Press SETUP button Select DISC using B buttons then press...

Page 66: ...iginal Edit Title Name 1 0 01 25 A B C a b c 1 2 3 JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit Original 1 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Protect OFF JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP 0...

Page 67: ...t Chapter Mark using K L buttons then press ENTER button Option window will appear 6 Select Add or Delete using K L buttons then press ENTER button Option window will appear Add 1 0 01 25 Title Delete...

Page 68: ...c Edit Original Chapter 2 2 F Note If a selected picture for a thumbnail is deleted by delet ing a part of a title a default picture will be selected You can set a picture to each title for a thumbnai...

Page 69: ...ration may take a while to be completed Disc Edit Original 1 Yes No Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Protect OFF ON Writing to Disc JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Ed...

Page 70: ...Select Disc Protect from Disc menu then select Yes This operation may take a while to be completed Disc Edit Original 1 Yes No Writing to Disc JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP ON Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Ti...

Page 71: ...m pleted press SETUP button to exit DISC menu This operation may take a while to be completed Disc Edit Original 2 Yes No Writing to Disc JAN 1 2 00AM CH12 XP OFF Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title...

Page 72: ...com pleted press SETUP button to exit DISC menu This operation may take a while to be completed Disc Edit Playlist 1 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Yes No Wr...

Page 73: ...ill appear 5 Select Scene Delete using K L buttons then press ENTER button Option window will appear 6 Press ENTER button to decide a start point then press ENTER button to decide an end point A curso...

Page 74: ...ENTER button DISC menu will appear 2 Select Edit using K L but tons then press ENTER but ton Original PlayList menu will appear Screen 3 Select PlayList using B buttons then press ENTER button Playlis...

Page 75: ...tle Name 1 0 01 25 A B C a b c 1 2 3 JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit Playlist Edit Title Name 1 0 01 25 A B C a b c 1 2 3 JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit Playlist 1 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title...

Page 76: ...or Delete using K L buttons then press ENTER button Option window will appear Add 1 0 01 25 Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Add Delete Yes No JAN 1 1 00AM CH12...

Page 77: ...Delete Yes No JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit Playlist Chapter 2 2 F Note If a selected picture for a thumbnail is deleted by delet ing a part of a title a default picture will be selected Setting pict...

Page 78: ...e Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Writing to Disc JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit Playlist Disc Edit Playlist 1 0 01 25 Yes No Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Na...

Page 79: ...g to disc is com pleted press SETUP button to exit DISC menu To delete a title from Playlist refer to Deleting titles on page 72 To delete a Playlist refer to Deleting a Playlist on page 80 Disc Edit...

Page 80: ...ress ENTER but ton A Playlist will be erased 6 After writing to disc is com pleted press SETUP button to exit DISC menu Disc Edit Playlist Add New Title Delete Playlist 1 1 3 2 5 4 JAN 1 2 00AM JAN 1...

Page 81: ...Option window will appear 5 Select Yes using B but tons then press ENTER but ton Title will be deleted 6 After writing to disc is com pleted press SETUP button to exit DISC menu This operation may tak...

Page 82: ...isc Edit Edit Title Name 1 0 01 25 A B C a b c 1 2 3 JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit Edit Title Name 1 0 01 25 A B C a b c 1 2 3 JAN 1 1 00AM CH12 XP Disc Edit 1 Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Ma...

Page 83: ...me to work the screen saver on the screen Set the type of sound signal which outputs from the digital audio output jack Set whether the sound recorded in 96kHz will be down sampled in 48kHz Compressin...

Page 84: ...al Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio 4 3 Letter Box All English Original OFF ON OFF Setup Playback Setting Setup Menu Note Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected Audi...

Page 85: ...ayback TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio 4 3 Letter Box All English Original OFF ON OFF Original Eng...

Page 86: ...item using K L buttons then press ENTER button Setup Display OSD Background Transparency OSD Background Color OSD Language FL Dimmer Screen Saver 10 minutes Bright 1 English 35 Setup Playback Setting...

Page 87: ...d Select a setting using K L buttons then press ENTER button Your setting will be activated Select a setting using K L buttons then press ENTER button Your setting will be activated OSD Background Col...

Page 88: ...l Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio 4 3 Letter Box All English Original OFF ON OFF Setup Playback Setting Setup Menu 88 POWER DISPLAY REC SPEED CLEAR CM SKIP SKIP REC PAUSE SETUP REPEA...

Page 89: ...ting using K L buttons then press ENTER button Your setting will be activated Dynamic Range Control Default ON Set to ON to compress the range between soft and loud sounds Fast Forward with Audio Defa...

Page 90: ...REC SPEED CLEAR CM SKIP SKIP REC PAUSE SETUP REPEAT ZOOM ENTER RETURN REC MONITOR OPEN CLOSE TIMER PROG MENU LIST TOP MENU SPACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 F A B FWD g STOP C PLAY B REV h H G CH ABC DEF GHI...

Page 91: ...ton to exit SETUP menu A password has been set already Setup Playback TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Au...

Page 92: ...enna Adjust the picture see the TV s instruction manual Place the DVD recorder and TV farther apart Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables farther apart TV program reception does not fill the scr...

Page 93: ...hat lasted for more than 30 seconds Reset the clock pages 22 23 Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet and connect it again The program contains copy protection signals that restricts copying...

Page 94: ...ot recordable inVideo mode This program is not allowed to be recorded on this disc Unplayable disc is inserted in the DVD recorder Insert the standardized disc which bear the marks on page 41 Recordin...

Page 95: ...Sesotho 6566 Setswana 6660 Shona 6560 Sindhi 6550 Singhalese 6555 Siswat 6565 Slovak 6557 Slovenian 6558 Somali 6561 Spanish 5165 Sundanese 6567 Swahili 6569 Swedish 6568 Tagalog 6658 Tajik 6653 Tami...

Page 96: ...y MP3 files on CD R RW discs from the comput er and play the files on this unit Finalize To make DVD discs which have been recorded on possible to play in DVD players With this DVD recorder it is poss...

Page 97: ...ling frequency Compression format 13 5MHz MPEG 48kHz Dolby Digital Video input Input level Jacks Video output Output level Jacks Component video output Output level Jacks S Video input Y Iuminance Inp...

Page 98: ...n los formatos de video modo deVideo o de grabaci n de video modo VR seg n el tipo de disco colocado Esto es necesario para preparar el disco para grabaci n Vea los detalles en las p ginas 28 30 Tipos...

Page 99: ...el procedimiento es simple ya que s lo tiene que elegir el t tulo en un cap tulo de la pantalla del men Qu son t tulos y cap tulos La grabaciones del disco DVD se divi den generalmente en t tulos Los...

Page 100: ...improper maintenance commercial use such as hotel rental or office use of this product or damage which results from fire flood lightning or other acts of God THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PACKING MATE...

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