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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
following:
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the
AC power cord.
• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord
in any way.
Location and Handling
• Air vents are provided in the cabinet to prevent excessive
temperatures inside the unit. Do not place this unit in
closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.
• Do not place this unit in direct sunlight, or near heat
sources.
• Keep this unit away from strong magnetic objects.
• Do not insert or drop anything into this unit through the
air vents as this could cause serious damage possibly
resulting in fire.
• Do not place any object containing water or other liquids
on this unit. In the event that liquid should enter the
cabinet, unplug this unit immediately and contact the
retailer or service center immediately.
• Do not remove the cabinet. Touching parts inside the
cabinet could result in electric shock and / or damage to
the unit.
• Do not use the unit in a car. The operation can not
guaranteed.
Non-Use Periods
• When the unit is not being used, turn the unit off.
• When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should
be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
Stacking
Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place
anything heavy on it.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following
conditions:
• Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
• In a steamy or very humid room.
• 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.
On Adjusting Volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with
very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is
played.
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
broadcast 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.
Service
• Do not attempt to service the unit yourself.
• Please call 1-800-898-9020 for the name of the nearest
service center.
Copyright
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which
must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of
the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws covering copyright
protection.
Copy protection
This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the
contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy
protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing
normally.
Recommended measures for Optimum Performance
This unit is a precision device that is constructed using
extremely accurate technology. Soiling or friction affecting
the pickup lens or disc drive can impair the image
quality.
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n the worst case, neither video nor audio will be played back.
To obtain optimum picture quality, the player should be
checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every
1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the
environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc..) in which the
player is used.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
Notes:
• Periodically inspect for damage, if damaged properly
repair the DVD player before use.
• Adult supervision recommended.
Important Safeguards and Precautions
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