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Introduction
Notes on moisture condensation
Moisture condensation damages the DVD player.
Please read the following carefully.
Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour
a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form
on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may
condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one
of the most crucial internal parts of the DVD player.
Moisture condensation occurs during the following
cases.
When you bring the DVD player directly from a cold
place to a warm place.
When you use the DVD player in a room where you just
turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind
from the air conditioner directly hits the unit.
In summer, when you use the DVD player in a hot and
humid place just after you move the unit from an air
conditioned room.
When you use the DVD player in a humid place.
Do not use the DVD player when moisture
condensation may occur.
If you use the DVD player in such a situation, it may
damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc,
connect the power cord of the DVD player to the wall
outlet, turn on the DVD player, and leave it for two or
three hours. After two or three hours, the DVD player will
have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep the
DVD player connected to the wall outlet and moisture
condensation will seldom occur.
PRECAUTIONS
NOTES ON DISCS
On VIDEO CDs
This DVD player supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC
(Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback
Control.) You can enjoy two playback variations depending on
types of discs.
• VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this DVD player in the
same way as an audio CD.
• VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of a VIDEO CD not equipped with the
PBC function, you can enjoy playback of interactive software
with search function by using the menu displayed on the TV
screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in
this owner’s manual may not work with some discs.
Playback side
On handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
On cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound
deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with
a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the
disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and fi nish
with a dry cloth.
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl
LPs. It may damage the disc.
On storing discs
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or
near heat sources.
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust
such as a bathroom or near a humidifi er.
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects
on discs outside of their case may cause warping.
