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Before Use (Continued)
Precautions
Handling the unit
When shipping the unit
The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packaged at the factory.
When setting up the unit
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio
may be distorted during playback. In this case, position
the unit away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the
unit after removing the disc.
To keep the surface clean
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.
To obtain a clear picture
The DVD/VCR Receiver is a high-tech, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts
are dirty or worn, the picture quality will be poor.
Regular inspection and maintenance are recommended
after every 1,000 hours of use. (This depends on the
operating environment.)
For details, please contact your nearest dealer.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate the DVD/VCR Receiver immediately after
moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave
it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use
the DVD/VCR Receiver in such a situation, it may dam-
age discs/tapes and internal parts.
Notes on Discs
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun-
light, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen-
ter out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
About Symbols
About the
symbol display
“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available at that moment or with that spe-
cific DVD video disc.
About the disc symbols for instructions
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are
applicable only to those discs represented by the symbol.
DVDs.
Audio CDs.
Video CDs with the PBC (playback control)
function.
Video CDs without the PBC (playback control)
function.
MP3 Discs.
WMA Discs.
JPEG Files.
JPEG
WMA
MP3
VCD1.1
VCD2.0
CD
DVD
Selecting the Viewing Source
You must select one of your output sources (DVD or
VCR) to view on the TV screen.
• If you want to view DVD deck output source:
Press DVD/CD until DVD indicator in the display window lights
and output source of DVD deck is viewed on the TV screen.
• If you want to view VCR deck output source:
Press VCR until VCR indicator in the display window lights and
output source of VCR deck is viewed on the TV screen.
• If you want to listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts:
Press FM/AM until RADIO indicator in the display window lights
and the frequency band appears on the TV screen.
Notes
•
If you insert a disc while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in
the VCR mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to
DVD mode automatically.
•
If you insert a cassette tape without an erasure pre-
vention tab intact while the DVD/VCR Receiver is in
the DVD mode, the DVD/VCR Receiver will switch to
VCR mode automatically.