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Important Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully before using
the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below.
Keep these operating instructions handy for future refer-
ence.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. if the provided plug does not fit into your out-
let, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso-
lete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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Handling Cautions
• Before connecting other components to this recorder,
be sure to turn them all off.
• Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played,
or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the
recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.
• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small
metal objects on the recorder.
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc
tray.
Precaution
•
Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec-
tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If
this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on
again with the
POWER
button, or disconnect and then
reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.
The recorder will operate normally.
•
Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder
after use.
•
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet
when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long
periods of time.
•
Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the
inside to the outside of the disc.
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Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power
cord from the AC outlet.
•
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for
cleaning.
•
Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
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Disc Handling
•
Use discs with regular shapes.
If an irregular disc (a disc with
a special shape) is used, this
DVD Recorder & VCR may be damaged.
Holding discs
•
Avoid touching the surface of a disc
where recording is performed.
DVD-RAM/-RW/-R
•
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD
disc cleaner.
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs
to clean DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs.
DVD-Video, CD
•
Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft
cloth.
Cautions on handling discs
•
Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen
or pencil.
•
Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also,
do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or
thinner.
•
Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use
discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover
peeled-off stickers.)
•
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
•
Do not use discs printed with label printers available
on the market.
•
Do not load warped or cracked discs.
