SAFETY
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
SAFETY
1. Read these instructions.
After unpacking this product, read the owner manual
carefully.
2. Keep these instructions.
Retain this booklet for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all the operating and other instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
10.Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
11. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as when the 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.
14. Disc Tray
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is
closing. It may cause serious personal injury.
15. Burden
Do not place a heavy object on, or step on the product.
The object may fall, causing serious personal injury
and serious damage to the product.
16.Disc
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.
These discs are easily broken and may cause serious
personal injury and product malfunction.
17.Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following condi-
tions:
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 operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions.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 per-
formance - this indicates a need for service.
18.Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
19.Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20.Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper oper-
ating condition.
21. AC mains disconnect
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it shall
remain readily operable. To be completely disconnected the
power input, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be discon-
nected from the mains completely.
Since the mains plug is used as disconnect device and
signal lamp of unit would be used as an indication of Power
On, if the signal lamp turn to Off, the apparatus is com-
pletely disconnected from the mains.
Notice : See the marking on the bottom of cabinet.
PLAYER ZONES
For the purpose of distribution of DVD Discs, the workd has been separated into 6 zones. The zone your player is
intended for is indicated on the “ Zone Label “. This should be the same as the label on discs available in your region.
If you have any difficulties in playing a disc, make sure that the disc is for the same zone as your player.
INSTALLATION
Install your DVD player on a stable flat surface. The unit should be situated with enough space around it so that proper
heat ventilation is assured. Allow 20cm clearance from the rear and the top of the unit, and 10 cm from each side.
Caution : Do not install this equipment in confined space with poor ventilation.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216,
4,819,098 ; 4,907,093 and 6,516,132 licensed for limited view-
ing uses only.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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