GB2PrecautionsEnsure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install yourplayer horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilationslots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which maybecome hot. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVDplayer to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power sup-ply, remove the main plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.Protect the player from moisture(i.e. vases) , and excess heat(e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields(i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if theplayer malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use.Use of this product is for personal use only.Condensation may occur if your player or disc has been stored in coldtemperatures.If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hoursuntil the unit has reached room temperature before using.PhonesDuring thunderstorms, disconnect AC main plug from thewall outlet.Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heatsources.This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.The batteries used with this product contain chemicalsthat are harmful to the environment.Do not dispose of batteries in the general householdtrash.PREPARATION1Safety WarningsUse of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures otherthan those specified herein may result in hazardous radiationexposure.CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPENAND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPO-SURE TO BEAM.This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage whichcan cause electric shock is present inside this unit.This symbol alerts you to important operating andmaintenance instructions accompanying the unit.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do notexpose this appliance to rain or moisture.CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCHWIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLYINSERT.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTKLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKTLUOKAN 1 LASER LAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARATPRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.DO NOT OPENCAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTThis Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.ï This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.ï To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, there-fore the mains plug shall be readily operable.CAUTIONHT-Q20(1~40P)-NOR- GB 3/20/06 9:37 AM Page 4