Sylvania SRDV495 Owner's Manual page 4

Before you start
Installation Location
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For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• [nsr_l[ the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not
place anything dbectly on top of the unit_ Do not place
the unit directly on top of the T_4
Shidd it from direct sunlight and keep it away fl_om
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat
dissipation. Do not block the ventilation hales on the
sides of the unit. Avoid locations subiect to strong vibra-
tion or strong magnetic fields_
Avoid the Hazards of Emectrk_ 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
pow, er cord immediately and take the unit to our"
Authorized Service Center for" servicing.
Do not put your" finger's or objects into the unit cassette
holden
Hoismre condensation may occur inside the unit when it is
moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating
a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not
use this unit at least for 2 hours_
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
Hacrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Hacrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho-
rized by Placrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited_
Notice for progressive scan output
Consumers should note that not all high definition tdevi-
sion sets are fuJly compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of
progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that
the user switch the connection to the interlaced video
output.
Symbol in this owner's manual
Many functions of this unit 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.
•....... I'I|'II
Available to DVgVideo discs
Available to DVD-RW inVideo mode
Available to DVD-RW inVR mode
Available to DVD-R discs
Available to Audio CDs
Available to CD-R/RW discs with
MP3 files
Available toVHS tapes
U ..... ly _ ...... t ...... ked
with this unit.
First: Indicates that you need to select the DVD
(Press:) mode by pressing DVD button on the
remote control before proceeding next step.
Indicates that you need to select theVCR
mode by pressingVCR button on the
remote control before proceeding next ste D.
Naintenance
SERVICING
• Please refer" to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting
Guide on pages 98-100 before returning the product.
• When this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to cor-
rect the problem by yoursdf.There are no user_service-
able parts inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug, and
please call our help Iine mentioned on the front page to
locate an Authorized Service Centen
CLEANINGTNE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use a solution containing alcoho!, spirits,
ammonia or abrasive_
CLEANING DISCS
• VVhen a disc becomes dirty, dean 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.
CLEANINGTNE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not pedorm properly although you refer to
the rdevant sections and to "TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE"
in this Owner's Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be
dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for
inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the sudaces of the discs.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically deans video heads as you insert or"
remove a cassette_ so you can see a clearer picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or" interrupted
while the TV program reception is dean Dirt accumulat-
ed on the video heads after a long period of use, or the
usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this probJem_ If
a streaky or snore/picture appears during playback, the
video heads in the unit may need to be cJeaned_
1_ Please visit your local electronics retailer and purchase
a good quaJityVHSVideo
Head Cleaner.
2. If aVideo Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
please call our help line mentioned on the front page to
locate an Authorized Service Center_
NOTES
• Remember
to read the instructions
provided with the
video head cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.