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Precautions (cont'd)
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the oper-
ating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION:A product that is meant for uninterrupted ser-
vice and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility
of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is
not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any
other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the
appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in
item 5.
6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.Water and Moisture- Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing seri-
ous injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appli-
ance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table rec-
ommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the
appliance should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufac-
turer. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9.Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered.The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company. For products intend-
ed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization - This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides infor-
mation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten-
na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.A)
FIGURE A
ANTENNA
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
LEAD
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
S2898A
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
14. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a light-
ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or cir-
cuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir-
cuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into
this product through any openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-
age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the oper-
ating instructions.Adjust only those controls that are covered by
the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its nor-
mal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this
indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec-
tric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
22. Heat - This product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Installation Location
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not
place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place
the unit directly on top of the TV.
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat
dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the
sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibra-
tion or strong magnetic fields.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock
and Fire
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the
power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it
is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heat-
ing a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do
not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets
dry.
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance
and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technolo-
gy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho-
rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Notice for progressive scan outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition televi-
sion sets are fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of
525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended
that the user switch the connection to the 'standard defin-
ition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set
compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please
contact our customer service center.
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Precautions (cont'd)
Symbol in this owner's manual
Many functions of this DVD recorder are depending on
the disc type or the recording mode.
To specify for what disc type or recording mode each
function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning
of each item to operate.
Description
Symbol
Available to DVD Video discs
DVD-V
DVD-V
Video
Avaialble to DVD-RW in Video mode
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
VR
Avaialble to DVD-RW in VR mode
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
Available to DVD-R discs
DVD-R
DVD-R
Available to Audio CDs
CD
CD
Available to CD-R/RW discs with
MP3
MP3
MP3 files
Available to Video CDs
VCD
VCD
Maintenance
SERVICING
• Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting
Guide on pages 92-94 before returning the product.
• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the
problem by yourself.There are no user-serviceable parts
inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our
help line mentioned on the front page to locate an
Authorized Service Center.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits,
ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in
a circular motion.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commer-
cially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning
agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not perform properly although you
refer to the relevant sections and to "TROUBLESHOOT-
ING GUIDE" in this Owner's Manual, the laser optical pick-
up unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized
Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser opti-
cal pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is
not used.
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