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Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at different
times in different regions of the world, all players have region
codes and disc can have an optional region code. If you load
a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see the
region code notice on the screen. The disc will not play, and
should be unloaded.
(Possible region codes:)
There are 6 regions (also called
“
locals
”
).
Each DVD player and disc will be played in one region ONLY.
1: Canada, U.S., U.S. Territories
2: Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East (including Egypt)
3: Southeast Asia, East Asia (including Hong Kong)
4: Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,
Mexico, South America, Caribbean
5: Former Soviet Union, Indian Subcontinent, Africa (also
North Korea, Mongolia)
6: China
Never make or change connections with the power
switched on.
Please read these precautions before operating this unit.
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Power cord protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against
electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the fol-
lowing.
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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 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.
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Placement
Avoid placing the unit in areas of:
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direct sunlight or heating radiators, or closed automobiles
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high temperature (over 35 C) or high humidity (over 90%)
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much dust as the internal parts may be seriously dam-
aged.
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Non-use periods
When the unit is not being used, turn it off. When left unused
for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from
the household AC outlet.
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No fingers or other objects inside
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Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous, and may
cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disas-
Important Safety Instructions
Precautions
semble the unit.
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Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
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Keep away from water/magnet
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Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If
liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.
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Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the unit.
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Stacking
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Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place
anything heavy on it.
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Condensation
Moisture may form on the 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.
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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 monitor while you watch a TV broad-
cast 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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
CAUTION
VISIBLE AND INVISBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM (WARNINGLO-
CATION: INSIDE ON LASER COVER SHIELD)
