PrecautionsNContinued
1. Region Numbers8. Care
The DVD standard uses region numbers to control how Occasionally, you should dust this unit all over with a
discs can be played around the world, the world being soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened
divided into six regions. This unit will only play DVD with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry
discs that match its region number, which can be found the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Do
on its rear panel (e.g., ).not use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chem-
ical solvents, because they may damage the Ţnish or
2. About this Manualremove the panel lettering.
This manual explains how to use all of this unitOs func-
tions. Although the DVD standard offers many special 9. Handling Notes
features, not all discs use them all, so depending on the Y If you need to transport this unit, use the original pack-
disc being played, this unit may not respond to certain aging to pack it how it was when you originally bought
functions. See the discOs sleeve notes for supported fea-it.
tures.Y Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect sprays, near
When you attempt to use a DVD feature that is this unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this
not available, this logo may appear onscreen, unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on
indicating that the feature is not supported by the case.
the current disc or this unit.Y This unitOs top and rear panels may get warm after pro-
longed use. This is normal.
3. WarrantyY When youOve Ţnished using this unit, remove all discs
If you need to use the warranty, please provide the serial and turn off the power.
number printed on this unitOs rear panel.Y If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not
work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure
4. Recording Copyright
Unless itOs for personal use only, recording copyrighted to use it occasionally.
material is illegal without the permission of the copy-10. To Obtain a Clear Picture
right holder.This unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the lens on
the optical pickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes
5. Power
dirty or worn, the picture quality may be affected. To
WARNINGmaintain the best picture quality, we recommend regular
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST inspection and maintenance (cleaning or worn part
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CARE-
FULLY.replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the
operating environment. Contact the dealer from whom
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make you purchased this unit.
sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage
requirements printed on this unitOs rear panel (e.g., AC 11. Moisture Condensation
120 V, 60 Hz).Moisture condensation may damage this unit.
Read the following carefully:
6. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands
When you take a glass containing a cold drink outside on
Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands a summerOs day, drops of water, called condensation,
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside
this unit, have it checked by the dealer from whom you form on the outside of the glass. Similarly, moisture may
condense on the lens of the optical pickup, one of the
purchased this unit.most important parts inside this unit.
7. Installing this UnitY Moisture condensation can occur in the following sit-
Y Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.uations:
Ensure that thereOs adequate ventilation all around this N The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
unit, especially if itOs installed in an audio rack. If the place.
ventilation is inadequate, the unit may overheat, lead-N A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air condi-
ing to malfunction.
tioner is hitting the unit.
Y Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat N In the summer, when this unit is moved from an air
sources, because its internal temperature may rise,
conditioned room to a hot and humid place.
shortening the life of the optical pickup.N The unit is used in a humid place.
YAvoid damp and dusty places, and places subject to
vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the unit on Y Do not use this unit when thereOs the possibility of
moisture condensation occurring. Doing so may dam-
top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.
Y Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its side or age your discs and certain parts inside this unit.
on a sloping surface, because it may cause a malfunc-If condensation does occur, remove all discs and leave
this unit turned on for two to three hours. By this time,
tion.
Y If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR, the pic-the unit will have warmed up and any condensation
ture and sound quality may be affected. If this occurs, will have evaporated. To reduce the risk of condensa-
tion, keep this unit connected to a wall outlet.
move this unit away from the TV, radio, or VCR.
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