Important Safeguards and Precautions
Power cord protectionCopyright
To avoid the unit from malfunctioning, and to protect against elec-Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which
tric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following:must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the
?Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the ACcopyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.
power cord.
?Keep the AC power cord away from any heating appliances.Copy protection
?Never put any heavy objects on the AC power cord.This DVD player supports Macrovision ? copy protection.
?Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord inOn DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents
any way.of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection
code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
Location and handling
?Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent the tempera-Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
ture inside the unit from rising to dangerous levels. Do not?Dolby? and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
place this unit in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise blockLaboratories.
the vents.
?Do not place this unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources.Recommended measures for optimum picture excel-
?Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.lence
?Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the air ventsThis unit is a precision device that is constructed using extremely
as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.accurate technology.
?Do not place any object containing water or other liquids onSoiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impair
this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplugthe image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be
this unit immediately and contact the service center immedi-played back. To obtain optimum picture quality, the player should
ately.be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every
?Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the envi-
could result in electric shock or damage the unit.ronment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc..) in which the player is
?Do not use the unit in a car.used.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
Nonuse periods
?When the unit is not being used, make sure to keep the unit
turned off.CAUTION
?When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be "VENTILATION SHOULD NOT BE IMPEDED BY COVERING THE
unplugged from the household AC outlet.VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH ITEMS SUCH AS NEWSPAPER,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, ETC."
Disc tray
?Do not put any foreign objects on or in the disc tray. "NO OPEN FLAME SOURCES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
?Do not push down on or place your fingers or hand in the discSHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS."
tray.
"DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPARATUS TO MOISTURE, LIQUID, OR
StackingSPLASHING OF LIQUIDS. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED
?Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anythingWITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THE APPARATUS."
heavy on top of it.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:
?Immediately after a heater has been turned on near the unit.
?In a steamy or very humid room.
?When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
? This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. If this
happens, remove power and place the unit at a well ventilated? The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is located on the rear
area and let the moisture to evaporate before using the unit again.panel.
? This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure
contiued safety, do not remove any cover or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product.
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