IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEProper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of allPhilips Consumer Electronics Company** Equipment. The service proceduresrecommended by Philips and described in this service manual are effectivemethods of performing service operations. Some of these service operationsrequire the use of tools specially designed for the purpose. The special toolsshould be used when and as recommended.It is important to note that this manual contains various CAUTIONS andNOTICES which should be carefully read in order to minimize the risk of per-sonal injury to service personnel. The possibility exists that improper servicemethods may damage the equipment. It also is important to understand thatthese CAUTIONS and NOTICES ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE. Philips could notpossibly know, evaluate and advise the service trade of all conceivable waysin which service might be done or of the possible hazardous consequences ofeach way. Consequently, Philips has not undertaken any such broad evalua-tion. Accordingly, a servicer who uses a service procedure or tool which isnot recommended by Philips must first satisfy himself thoroughly that neitherhis safety nor the safe operation of the equipment will be jeopardized by theservice method selected.** Hereafter throughout this manual, Philips Consumer Electronics Companywill be referred to as Philips.WARNINGCritical components having special safety characteristics are identifiedwith a # by the Ref. No. in the parts list and enclosed within a brokenline* (where several critical components are grouped in one area) alongwith the safety symbol # on the schematics or exploded views.Use of substitute replacement parts which do not have the same specifiedsafety characteristics may create shock, fire, or other hazards.Under no circumstances should the original design be modified or alteredwithout written permission from Philips. Philips assumes no liability,express or implied, arising out of any unauthorized modification ofdesign. Servicer assumes all liability.* Broken LineManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby"and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.