11RQT8346Unit careThe precision parts in the unit are readily affected by theenvironment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.To clean the unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.≥Never use alcohol, thinner or benzine to clean the unit.≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read theinstructions that came with the cloth.Observe the following points to ensure continued listening andviewing pleasure.Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making itimpossible to record or play discs.Use the DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720PP) about once every year,depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.Note≥Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.∫ How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.∫ Concerning non-cartridge discsBe careful about scratches and dirt.∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the discWipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.∫ Handling precautions≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause discwarping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based feltpen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, staticelectricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or otherstrange things.≥Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.≥Do not use the following discs:- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels(rental discs etc.).- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.- Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.≥Do not place in the following areas:- In direct sunlight.- In very dusty or humid areas.- Near a heater.- Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature(condensation can occur).- Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their casesor cartridges when you are not using them.∫ Video cassettes≥Break off the video cassette’s tab to prevent accidental erasure. Cover the hole with tape when you want touse the video cassette for recording again.≥You can use video cassettes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is unable to make full use of thecharacteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.∫ Video cassette care≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully anddiscard them when they become dirty or damaged.≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads tobecome dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.∫ MaintenanceCleaning the video headsDirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play.If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette (part number NV-TCL30PT). If the problem persists, seek advice from aqualified service person.Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and theunit.Do not place the unit onamplifiers or equipmentthat may become hot.The heat can damage the unit.Disc and card handlingThe manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem withthe unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by suchloss.Examples of causes of such losses are≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.Video cassette informationTabHDD (Hard disk drive) handling care/Unit care/Disc and card handling/Video cassette information