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Before using your unit
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Precautions
Follow Instructions
– All operating and
maintenance instructions should be followed and
warnings adhered to.
Cleaning
– Unplug this product from the wall socket
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
Accessories
– Do not use accessories not recom-
mended in this operation manual as they may be
hazardous.
Water and Moisture
– Hazard of electric shock –
Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist
situations.
Placing or Moving
– Do not place on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product. A product and
cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Power Cord Protection
– Power cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point from
which the cords exit the product.
Lightning
– For added protection of this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
disconnect it from the wall socket. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-
line surges.
Overloading
– Do not overload wall sockets and
extension cords as this can result in risk of fire or
electric shock.
Objects and Liquid
– Never allow objects of any
kind or liquids to be pushed/spilled into this product
through openings as they may come into contact
with dangerous voltage or other hazards. Do not
place any objects, such as vases or lighted candles
on the product.
Servicing
– Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage points or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service
– Disconnect this
product from the wall socket and all power sources
including batteries, and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged.
b) If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects
have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d) If the product does not operate normally even if
you follow the operation manual. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operation
manual. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operating
condition.
e) If the product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f)
When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance. This indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts
– When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified or that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
Safety Check
– Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in safe operating order.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
- DO NOT
OPERATE THIS VCR/DVD FOR AT LEAST TWO
OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE
AIR CONDENSES ON THE VCR/DVD.
WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?
When cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example,
water vapour in the air will condense on the surface
of the glass. This is called moisture condensation.
MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN
THE FOLLOWING CASES;
• When you move this VCR/DVD from a cold to a
warm place.
• After heating a cold room or under extremely
humid conditions.
WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDI-
TIONS;
Plug the power cord into the wall socket, turn on the
unit and leave at room temperature until moisture
condensation disappears. Depending on the
surrounding conditions, this may take from two or
three hours.
Important Warning
Please read this page carefully before attempting to operate your VCR/DVD.
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