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Reference
Notes on Handling
Suitable Locations for the System
• Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to 
prevent internal heat build-up in the System.
• Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor 
too cold—between 5°C and 35°C.
• Leave sufficient distance between the System and the TV.
Precautions
Power sources
• When unplugging the System from the wall outlet, always 
pull on the plug, not the AC power cord.
• If you are not going to operate the System for an extended 
period of time, unplug the AC power cord from the wall 
outlet.
Internal heat
• Make sure there is good ventilation around the System. 
Poor ventilation could cause the System to overheat and 
become damaged.
Others
• Should any metallic object or liquid fall into the System, 
unplug the AC power cord and consult your dealer before 
operating any further.
If anything goes wrong, unplug the AC power cord and 
consult your dealer.
Condensation
Moisture may condense on the lenses inside the System in 
the following cases:
• After starting to heat the room
• In a damp room
• If the System is brought directly from a cold place into a 
warm place. 
Should this occur, the System may malfunction. In this case, 
leave the System turned on for a few hours until the moisture 
evaporates, unplug the AC power cord, then plug it in again.
Maintenance
To get the best performance out of the System, keep your 
discs and the mechanism clean.
Cleaning the System
• Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System 
is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-
diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean 
with a dry cloth.
• Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become 
damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the 
following:
– DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
– DO NOT wipe it forcefully.
– DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
– DO NOT apply any volatile substances such as 
insecticides to it.
– DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact 
for a long time.
Handling discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge 
while pressing the center hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when 
placing it back in its case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, extreme temperature, 
and moisture.
To clean the disc:
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center 
to edge.
DO NOT install the System in a location near 
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
DO NOT handle the AC power cord with wet 
hands.
DO NOT block the ventilation openings or 
holes. If they are blocked by a newspaper or 
cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.
DO NOT disassemble the System since there 
are no user serviceable parts inside.
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