Table of Contents The Deluxe Home Theater Experience T342 Features T342 Specifications Getting Started Make Sure You Have the Following Items Front Panel Description Rear Panel Description Display Window Description Remote Control Description Prepare the Remote Control What Type of Video Connection Do You Have?
Basic Operations Playing a DVD Front Panel Buttons Remote Control Buttons Care for Your Discs Special Operations Playing MP3's Viewing Images (JPEG's) Playing Progressive Scan Setting Up the System Preferences Navigating the Setup Menu General Setup Audio Setup Video Setup Preference Setup Password Setup Exit Setup...
The T342 Deluxe Home Theater Experience brings the clarity and quality of the movie theater home to you. The picture quality of DVD combined with the multi-channel surround sound of the T342 will enable you to fully enjoy the Home Theater experience.
T342 Features DVD Player / Receiver with Expanded Functions Blue Light VFD Display DVD Player-Palys DVDs, VCDs, CDs, CD-R/RWs, Mp3s, JPEGs Digital AM / FM Stereo Tuner with 40 Memory Presets 125 watts total system power 1 Auxiliary A/V Input for Additional Components...
T342 Specifications Built-in Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Decoding Dolby & DTS SPDIF DigitaI output Dolby down-mix dual channel Multi format Disk Supporting CD, MP3 DVD,VCD,SVCD CD-R,CD-RW Kodak Picture CD (JPEG) Audio Advantage 192K, 24bit E.Q. Genie (7 modes to select)
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Video Decompression MPEG-2, MPEG-1 10-bit video decoding PAL,NTSC TV system playback Screen aspect ratio selectable (4:3 and 16:9) Smart Content editor Multi-angled view 8 Languages for OSD (8-bit On Screen Display) Multilingual dialog up to 8 tracks and 32 subtitles Advanced Progressive Scan Video Inputs / Outputs Composite video input / output (AV)
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SUB (50 Watts) CEN (15 Watts) SATELLITE (15 Watts) Driver SUB: 6.5" Woofer CEN: 3" Fullrange SAT: 3" Fullrange Other Features Digital AM/FM Stereo Tuner with 40 preset Full function remote control Dimension DVD Receiver: 430mm X 60mm X 326mm Speakers: Subwoofer (1): 200mm X 330mm X 330mm Center (1): 110mm X 90mm X 150mm...
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T342 DVD Player. Make sure you have the following items: These items should be included in your T342 DVD Home Theater System package: T342 DVD Home Theater System 5.1 Surround Sound System Speakers (4 Satellite Stereo Speakers, 1 Center Speaker,...
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You will also need speaker wire to connect your Surround Sound speakers to the DVD Player / Receiver. Depending on the type of Video or Audio connect- ion method you choose, the following items may also be required: Component Video Cable (green, blue, and red connection) Customer Service 1 626 968 6860...
Front Panel Description Power Open / Close Sound Effect 12 Play / Pause / Memo Function Stop / Recall Band 14 F. Rewind / Previous Stand By F. Forward / Next Radio 16 Volume LED Indicator Stereo Disc Tray 10 Display Window...
Rear Panel Description SPEAKER 5.1 Channels Audio Output Jacks AV-IN input jacks AV-OUT Output Jack Optical Output Jack Tuner Output Jacks Video Output Jack S-VIDEO Output Jack Component Output Jack Customer Service 1 626 968 6860...
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Display Panel Description 2 3 4 5 Playing Center Channel Play 12 Front Right Channel Pause Left Surround Channel Dividing Control 14 Subwoofer Channel Title Number Right Surround Channel Karaoke (option) Chapter Number Stereo DOLBY DIGTIAL 10 Front Left Channel...
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Remote Control Power F.F. F.R. Display Repeat Eject Subtitle Volume Search Mute Language PAL / NTSC Angle Channel Setup Function Title Memory Zoom Band Menu Resume Treble Play / Pause Recall Enter Bass Slow Stop Previous Next Customer Service 1 626 968 6860...
Prepare the Remote Control To operate the DVD player, you must first place batteries in the remote control. Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote. Insert 2 AAA batteries. Make sure the correct + and - on the batteries match the marks inside the battery compartment.
Composite- RCA-A/V Connection This type of connection is common with most TV s. An RCA A/V connector cable is included with your T342 DVD Player. It provides less video and sound quality than S-Video or Component Output connections, but it still provides a good signal.
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An S-Video connector cable is not included with your DVD Player, but S-Video connector cables are available in most home electronic stores. Check your television or video display device to see which type of video connection it supports. The following instructions will guide you in setting up the type of video connection you choose.
Video Connection Always: Be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV or video display device to be connected. Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you do, noise may appear in the picture.
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Composite- RCA A/V Connection T342 DVD Player (back) FM 75 VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO SPEAKER OPTICAL VIDEO OUT FM 75 VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO If your television has RCA A/V inputs, connect the A/V cable (supplied) from these connectors to the A/V outputs from the DVD player as shown in the...
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S-Video (Super Video) Connection T342 DVD Player (back) FM 75 VIDEO Television DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO SPEAKER OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF FM 75 VIDEO R AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO If your TV or video display device has an S-Video input, connect the S-Video cable (not supplied) from the rear panel of the DVD player as shown in the above illustration.
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Component Video Output T342 DVD Player (back) FM 75 VIDEO Television DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO SPEAKER OPTICAL VIDEO OUT FM 75 DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICA L VIDEO OUT If your TV or display device supports a Component Video connection, connect the Component Video Output cable (not included) from the rear panel of the...
What Type of Audio Connection Do You Have? The T342 DVD Player provides multi-channel sound for a total home cinema experience. If you own a home theater speaker system, this multi-channel sound (front left and right, center, back left and right, and sub-woofer) produces sound from 5 or more speakers spread around your room to produce amazing sound effects.
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Direct Audio Connection to your Stereo Receiver (Stereo Sound) If your stereo receiver has an available RCA A/V input then you will be able to connect to the DVD Player. If your stereo receiver is close enough to your TV then you can use the same RCA A/V cable used to make the video connection from your DVD Player to your TV.
Audio Connection Always: Be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. Make sure to turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player s power cord. If you leave the receiver power on, the speak ers may be damaged.
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Direct Audio Connection to your TV T342 DVD player (back) FM 75 VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO SPEAKER OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO YELLOW WHITE Connect the red (right) and white (left) plugs on the RCA A/V cable to the red and white RCA A/V inputs on your TV .
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Direct Audio Connection to your Stereo Receiver (Stereo Sound) T342 DVD player (back) FM 75 VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO SPEAKER OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO YELLOW WHITE Stereo Receiver (back) AUDIO Audio out R AUDIO If your stereo receiver is close enough to your TV then you can use the same RCA A/V cable used to make the video connection from your DVD Player to your TV .
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Direct Audio Connection to your Stereo Receiver (Stereo Sound) (continued) If you do not have sufficient length on the RCA A/V cable used to make the video connection from your DVD Player to your TV , then you will need to use an additional cable.
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Direct Audio Conection to your Stereo Receiver (Dolby Digital 2 / 5.1) T342 DVD player (back) STEREO (back) Stereo FM 75 VIDEO R AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO Optical l SPEAKER OPTICAL VIDEO OUT Audio out FM 75 R AUDIO...
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Audio Connection The T342 Home Theater System provides Dolby Digital 2 / 5.1 Sound for a total home cinema experience. Dolby Digital 2 / 5.1 Sound provides higher clarity and expanded audio features because it supports multiple audio channels (not just Right and Left as with Stereo signals) It's multi-channel...
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Before Connecting the DVD Player/Receiver to the Speakers Always: Be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. Make sure to turn off the receiver before you connect or disconnect the DVD player's power cord.
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FM 75 VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO S-VIDEO SPEAKER OPTICAL VIDEO OUT RIGHT LEFT SURROUND FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER SUBWOOFER LEFT RIGHT SURROUND FRONT CENTER SPEAKER SPEAKER Connect the Home Theater speakers with the proper gauge of wire, cut to be as short as possible. Press the speaker wire terminal tabs down, then insert the bare wires and secure them by releasing the tabs.
Connect the DVD Player/Receiver to another device through Digital Your T342 DVD Player is also has a Radio Tuner Out. When adding another source of Device to this function. T o enable this function, connect the FM DVD Player, connect through Digital IN.
Basic Operations In this section you will become acquainted with the basic operations of your AMW T342 DVD Player. Playing a DVD Disc Turn on the TV . Put the disc you preferred into the disc tray and close the tray by press- ing "OPEN/CLOSE"...
Front Panel Buttons POWER FUNC.: button that activates the function Press this button to turn on Player, and press option. "AV1" "AV2" "SPDIF IN" again to turn off the power. Press the power "TUNER" "DVD PLAYER". It's a recurring operation. button on the remote controller to turn on Player, and the power symbol will be shown BAND: button that activates the band...
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STEREO: Light that shows stereo is selected. 13. STOP/RECALL: Stopping play. RECALL: AV: Light that shows AV is selected. Recall (To Store Radio Station) Press and hold the key (fro approximately 2.5 DVD tray: used to load and unload DVD discs. sec) and access the memo station mode.
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14. & 15. FAST FORWARD and FAST REWIND 17. LED INDICATOR The speed changes each time press " ", " " The LED light will be flashing during of the following conditions. during play as 2x 32x for DVD. Press again for each kind of discs to restore 1).
Remote Control Buttons 1. POWER Press this button to turn on Player, and the logo will be shown on the screen. Press again to turn off the player. 2. PBC program selected chapter. After this material is completed, the root menu will appear. Press (off ) to play movie uninterrupted.
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EJECT SUBTITLE Press "EJECT" to open the disc tray. Place a disc on If the disc has two or more subtitles recorded on the tray dish. Hold the disc without touching edge it, they can either be displayed or cleared on the of its surface, position it with the printed title side screen.
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SEARCH This description is divided into 3 parts. When you are playing a "DVD": When you are playing a "CD": Press "SEARCH" while a disc is playing and Press "SEARCH" while a disc is playing. a menu will be shown on the screen. There are 3 modes can be chosen, including: There are 9 modes can be chosen, including: "Disc Go To", "Track Go To", and "Select Track".
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LANGUAGE 10. TITLE It is possible to change the language of the audio Press TITLE for the preferred menu of title soundtrack. This operation works only with discs options. Use the direction keys and press "PLAY" on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are to make the selection.
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17. STOP 13. RESUME Press to return to the beginning screen. Press the "STOP" button then the DVD video player is stopped. 14. PLAY/PAUSE Press PAUSE during play to freeze the picture. 18. PREVIOUS Press PLAY again to return to normal play. During play Press "...
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20. & 21. F.F. and F .R. Repeat play works only with discs for which the The speed changes each time press " ", " " elapsed playing time appears in the units display during play as 2x ...for DVD. during playback.
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27. CH (Channel) A-B repeat play works only with discs for which the Press to select the following audio channels: elapsed playing time appears on the unit s display MasterFront Left - Front Right - Left Surround - during playback. This function is not available for Right SurroundCenter-Subwoofer.
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30. BAND Press the button to switch between AM/FM mode. 31. EQ Choose the desired sound effect from 7 default mode: ROCK - POP- LIVE...etc. Press again to restore. 32. TRE (Treble) Adjust the Treble level with the volume keys. This function only works when "Treble Boost"...
Care for Your Discs Handling precautions: Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt, and scratches can cause skipping and distortion. Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing tools.
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If the Disc Surface is soiled: Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge. If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular scratches are likely to occur, which willcause noise.
Special Operations In this section you will become acquainted with the special operations of your AMW T342 DVD Player. Playing Mp3's What is MP3? MP3 is a standard music format developed for use on the Internet. We Are the first company to offer this function in a home DVD player that can play MP3 files which recorded on CD-R discs.
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Notes about MP3 player interface: The upper left column lists the names of 00:00 00:00 folders. The upper right column lists the 001/013 names of songs. X X X X X X A folder symbol indicates a folder that contains MP3's. X X X X X X An MP3 symbol indicates an MP3 file.
Viewing Images What is JP EG? JPEG is a widely used file format for still image compression. Files such as photographs, drawings, and most clip-art can be saved this way, greatly reducing a files size (loss of quality varies). Most digital cameras record images as JPEG files.
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IMAGE ROTATION : There are four modes used to rotate a picture: INVERT, MIRROR, LEFT, and RIGHT. These operations are allowed only when a picture is being displayed normally, and will be cancelled automatically when the next picture is displayed (press NEXT or PREV). The arrow keys are used to select the different rotation modes: UP- Mirror/Vertical DOWN - Mirror/Horizontal...
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What is Progressive Scan? Progressive scanning, otherwise known as 480P (p=progressive), creates a picture signal with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture, 480I (I=interlaced), to create a noticeably sharper image. The 480P image offers higher picture resolution and eliminates virtually all motion artifacts. Even on large screens, the progressive scan lines are barely noticeable and picture flickering is greatly reduced, so you can enjoy extended viewing without eye fatigue.
Setting Up the System Preferences Navigating the SETUP Menu Use the remote to navigate the system SETUP Menu. Use the " / / / " buttons to select the item you want and press "PLAY" button to confirm. Button area to be used throughout this section. w the menu works: After pressing SETUP a menu should appear on your TV scr een.
GENERAL SETUP General Setup General Setup / TV Display NORMAL/LB : Select this for a - - General Setup Page - - - - General Setup Page - - conventional sized TV set. Black TV Display TV Display Normal bands appear in both upper and Angle Mark Angle Mark Normal/LB...
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General Setup / Angle Mark General Setup / OSD Lang General Setup / Captions - - General Setup Page - - - - General Setup Page - - - - General Setup Page - - TV Display TV Display TV Display Angle Mark Angle Mark Angle Mark...
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Audio Setup / 3D Processing / Prologic Audio Setup / 3D Processing / Prologic Audio Setup / 3D Processing - - Audio Setup Page - - - - 3D Processing Page - - PRO Logic II Config PRO Logic II PRO Logic II Speaker Setup SPDIF Setup...
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Audio Setup / 3D Processing / Prologic Audio Setup / 3D Processing / Prologic Audio Setup / 3D Processing / Prologic PRO Logic II Config PRO Logic II Config PRO Logic II Config PRO Logic II PRO Logic II PRO Logic II Mode Music Mode...
VIDEO SETUP Audio Setup / 3D Processing / Reverb Audio Setup / 3D Processing / Prologic Video Setup Mode PRO Logic II Config - - Video Setup Page - - - - 3D Processing Page - - PRO Logic II Level 0 PRO Logic II Of f...
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Video Setup / Quality Video Setup / Quality / Sharpness Video Setup / Quality / Brightness - - Video Setup Page - - Video Quality Setup Video Quality Setup Sharpness Quality Sharpness Lo w High Brightness Medium Brightness Contrast Contrast Gamma None Gamma...
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P400 Manual 4/20/03 Page 63 Video Setup / Quality / Contrast Video Setup / Quality / Gamma Video Setup / Quality / Hue Video Quality Setup Video Quality Setup Video Quality Setup Sharpness Lo w Sharpness Lo w Sharpness Lo w Brightness Brightness Brightness...
PREFERENCE SETUP Video Setup / Quality / Saturation Video Setup / Quality / Luma Delay Preference Setup Video Quality Setup - - Prefer ence Page - - Video Quality Setup Sharpness TV Type NTSC Sharpness Lo w Brightness Brightness Contrast Audio Contrast Gamma...
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Preference Setup / TV Type Preference Setup / PBC Preference Setup / Audio - - Prefer ence Page - - - - Prefer ence Page - - - - Prefer ence Page - - TV Type NTSC English TV Type NTSC PA L TV Type...
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Preference Setup / Subtitle Preference Setup / Disc Menu - - Prefer ence Page - - - - Prefer ence Page - - - - Prefer ence Page - - TV Type NTSC Fr ench TV Type NTSC Fr ench TV Type NTSC 1 KID SAF...
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Angle This refers to a high-density optical disc on which Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which high-quality pictures and sound have been rec- have been simultaneously shot from a number orded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a of different angles (the same scene is shot from new video compression technology (MPEG 2) and the front, from the left side, from the right side,...
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Subtitles that copyrighted material placed in this format These are the printed lines at the bottom of the would only be usable with licensed DVD playback screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue. mechanisms. They are recorded on DVD discs. Dolby Digital Time number Dolby Digital is an advanced form of digital audio...
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Play back does not start immediately when Check whether the disc has any scratches or is the Play button is pressed. deformed. The disc drive does not open. Is the power cord plugged securely into the power outlet? The DVD does not play.
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Please r ead all of these instr uctions carefully before operating the DVD Player. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Warning!- This symbol alerts you to a potentially hazardous condition such as the presence of dangerous voltage that reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock.
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When Setting up the DVD-Player Do not place the DVD-Player near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the DVD- Player where people may walk on the cord.
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When Operating the DVD-Player Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer; un-approved attachments may be hazardous. Never push any objects into the slot in the DVD-Player cabinet. It could touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.
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When Cleaning the DVD-Player Unplug the connector from DVD-Player to the system unit before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Customer Service 1 626 968 6860...
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When the DVD-Player requires service: Do not attempt to service the DVD-Player on yourself; Opening or removing the cover will make y ou to expose under a harmful voltage state or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the DVD- Player from the system unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
Legal Notifications Copyright This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other right 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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Amphion Media Works Inc's (AMW) warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below: AMW warr ants to the original consumer purchaser that AMW DVD Player will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the Standard Warranty Period of one year. The start of the warranty period is the date of purchase.
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For warranty service, contact AMW at 626-968-6860 (IN USA) to obtain a "Return Material Authorization (RMA) number: "A copy of receipt or sale bearing the appropriate AMW serial number may be required for warranty service.
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WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. NO AMW DEALER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION, EXTENSION OR ADDITION TO WARRANTY. AMW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR...
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