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Chapter 8EnglishIf you use a chemical-impregnated cleaning cloth, read the instructions carefully before use. These
cloths may leave smear marks on half-mirror finish surfaces; if this happens, finish with a dry cloth.
Additional information
Cleaning the pickup lens
The DVD players lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should
Taking care of your player and discsmalfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. We do not
recommend using commercially available lens cleaners for CD players.
General
Condensation
Hold discs by the edge or by the center hole and edge.
When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively Condensation may form inside the player if it is brought into a warm room from outside, or if the
cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).temperature of the room rises quickly. Although the condensation wont damage the player, it may
Don't glue paper or put stickers on to discs. Do not use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped temporarily impair its performance. Leave it to adjust to the warmer temperature for about an hour
writing instrument to write on the disc.before switching on.
Dont use self-adhesive disc labels on discs as
these can cause the disc to warp slightly during Moving the player
playback causing distortion in the picture and/or If you need to move the player, first press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn the player off.
sound.Wait for -OFF- to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cable. Never lift or move the unit
during playbackdiscs rotate at a high speed and may be damaged.
Screen sizes and disc formats
Damaged and shaped discs
DVD-Video discs come in several different screen aspect ratios, ranging from TV programs, which
Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may damage the player.
are generally 4:3, to CinemaScope widescreen movies, with an aspect ratio of up to about 7:3.
This player is designed to be used only with Televisions, too, come in different aspect ratios; standard 4:3 and widescreen 16:9.
conventional, fully circular discs. Do not use
shaped discs. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising Widescreen TV users
in connection with the use of shaped discs.
If you have a widescreen TV, the TV Screen setting (page 18) of this player should be set to 16:9
(Wide).
When you watch discs recorded in 4:3 format, you can use the TV controls to select how the picture
is presented. Your TV may offer various zoom and stretch options; see the instructions that came with
your TV for details.
Please note that some movie aspect ratios are wider than 16:9, so even though you have a
widescreen TV, these discs will still play in a letter box style with black bars at the top and bottom
Cleaning discs
of the screen.
Fingerprints and dist on discs can affect playback performance. Clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping
the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown below.Standard TV users
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a If you have a standard TV, the TV Screen setting (page 18) of this player should be set to 4:3 (Letter
commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to Box) or 4:3 (Pan&Scan), depending on which you prefer.
clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine,
thinner or other cleaning agents, including Set to 4:3 (Letter Box), widescreen discs are
shown with black bars top and bottom.
products designed for cleaning vinyl records.
Cleaning the unitOs exterior
Unplug the unit before cleaning.Set to 4:3 (Pan&Scan), widescreen discs are
Use a dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. If the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped shown with the left and right sides cropped.
in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well, then wipe again with Although the picture looks larger, you dont
a dry cloth.actually see the whole picture.
Do not use use furniture wax or cleaners. Never use thinners, benzine or insecticide sprays or other
chemicals on or near this unit. |
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