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Important Saf
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guards and Precautions
If 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 watch 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, turn off the unit.
Service
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Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.
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Please refer any service to the nearest service centre.
Copyright
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must
not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright.
Please refer to relevant laws in your country.
Copy protection
This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of
the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code
prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
Recommended Measures for Optimum Picture Excellence
This unit is a precision device that is constructed using extremely
accurate technology.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the
image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played
back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the player should be checked
(cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note
that this period varies depending on the environment (temperature,
humidity, dust, ect.) in which the player is used.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
Power Cord Protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric
shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following:
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Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC
power cord.
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Keep the AC power cord away from the heating appliances.
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Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
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Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any
way.
Location and Handing
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Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent excessive tem-
peratures inside the unit. Do not place this unit in closed spaces,
cover it, or otherwise block the vents.
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Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
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Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
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Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the air vents
as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.
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Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on this
unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug this
unit immediately and contact the retailer or service centre immedi-
ately.
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Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet
could result in electric shock and / or damage to the unit.
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Do not use the unit in a car. The operation can not guaranteed.
Nonuse Periods
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When the unit is not being used, turn the unit off.
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When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
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Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
Stacking
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Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything
heavy on it.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:
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Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
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In a steamy or very humid room.
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When the unit is suddenly 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.
On adjusting volume
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Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very
low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may
be damaged when a load section is played.