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- Page 1 Micro Recordable Theater RTH718 User Manual 使 用 说 明...
- Page 2 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. ‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE.
- Page 3 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by US patents. 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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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Special Features ... 7 Frequently Asked Questions ... 8 Care and Safety Information ... 9 Setup ... 9 Cleaning discs ... 9 HDD (Hard Disk Drive) handling care ... 9 General Information ... 10 Introduction ...10 Accessories supplied ...10 Region codes ...10 Copyright notice ...10... - Page 5 Watching TV Control TV programs ... 32 Switching on to TV program ...32 Pause live TV function ...32 Instant Replay function ...32 Recording Before Recording ...33~37 About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) ...33 Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu ...34 HDD settings ...35 Default Recording settings ...36...
- Page 6 Table of Contents Edit Recordings Edit Recordings - HDD ...57~59 About HDD title edit menu ...57 Accessing the HDD title edit menu ...57 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD ... 60~67 About disc edit menu ...60 Accessing disc editing menu ...60 Playing your recordings (DVD±R) on other DVD players ...62 About DVD title editing ...63 Accessing DVD title edit menu ...63...
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Page 7: Special Features
‘Time Shift Buffer’ As soon as you turn on this recorder, the program shown on the TV will be stored into the ‘Time Shift Buffer’. It acts as a temporary HDD storage of your recordings. The contents will be automatically deleted when you turn off this recorder or when you switch it to standby mode. -
Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What kind of disc should I use for recording? You can only record on both DVD±R and DVD±RW discs. DVD+R/+RW is the most compatible recordable DVD format on the market today. They are fully compatible to most of the existing DVD-Video players and DVD-ROM drives in computers. -
Page 9: Care And Safety Information
CAUTION! High voltage! Do not open the device. You run the risk of getting an electric shock. The machine does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualifi ed personnel. Setup precautions Finding a suitable location –... -
Page 10: General Information
General Information Introduction This recorder has a built-in hard disk drive (HDD), you can record up to 270 hours of video in SEP (Super Extended Play) record quality mode. With both recordable DVD and high capacity HDD in the same recorder, you have the fl exibility to keep recordings on the HDD or copy to a recordable DVD for safekeeping or later viewing. -
Page 11: Remote Control
& § ≥ a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b OPEN/CLOSE – Opens/closes the disc tray. c HDD – Enters the HDD content menu. Remote Control d DISC – Switches to disc mode or displays the disc content menu. - Page 12 Remote Control – Displays the on-screen help text. o RETURN – Returns to the previous menu of a video CD (VCD) or some DVDs. p VOL +/ – – Adjust the volume level. É (PLAY) – Plays a disc. – Stops playback/recording. –...
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Page 13: Inserting Batteries
Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, following the indications (+-) inside the compartment. Close the cover. CAUTION! – Remove batteries if they are exhausted or if the remote control is not to be used for a long time. –... -
Page 14: Main Unit
Main Unit a STANDBY-ON – Turns on the recorder or switch to standby mode. b HDD Active indicator – Blue ring lights up while temporary recording to the time shift buffer is in progress. c Display panel – Show information about the current status of the recorder. -
Page 15: Basic Functions
Switching the system on/off Press STANDBY-ON “PHILIPS” is displayed briefl y. The system will switch to the TV TUNER source. Press HDD or DISC on the front panel or HDD, DISC, DV, TV TUNER, FM/ AUX or CAM/EXT on the remote. -
Page 16: Connections
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections A. Placing the speakers and subwoofer Front speaker ( left ) VIEWING AREA Place the left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV set and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from the listening position. -
Page 17: Connecting The Ide Control Cables
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections C. Connecting the IDE control cables COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connect the terminals marked CONTROL CABLE A and CONTROL CABLE B on the rear of the micro recordable theatre to the corresponding terminals on the rear of the power amplifi er with the supplied 40- pin and 36-pin IDE fl at control cables by matching the pins. -
Page 18: Connecting The Tv Antenna Cables
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections F Connecting the TV antenna cables CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO OUT These connections enable you to watch and record TV programs using this recorder. If the antenna signal is connected via a VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, ensure that these devices are turned on in order to watch or record the cable programs. -
Page 19: Connecting The Video Cable(S)
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections G Connecting the video cable(s) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 This connection enables you to view the disc playback from the recorder. You only need to choose one of the options below to make your video connection. -
Page 20: Connecting The Audio Cables
Step 1: Basic Recorder Connections H. Connecting the audio cables Option 1 This connection enables you to listen to the sound. Option 1: Using an Audio cable You can connect the recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in order to enjoy the stereo sound system. -
Page 21: Step 2 : Optional Connections
CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA ANT IN TV has only an antenna input jack Use this connection if your TV has only a single Antenna In jack (or labeled as 75 ohm or RF IN) and does not have any audio/video jacks. For this connection, you need a RF modulator in order to view the disc playback. -
Page 22: Connecting To A Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver
Step 2: Optional Connections ANTENNA CABLE SATELLITE VIDEO AUDIO Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Option 1 If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has only an antenna output jack (RF OUT or TO TV), refer to “Basic Recorder Connections - Connecting the TV antenna cables”... -
Page 23: Connecting To A Vcr Or Other Similar Device
Step 2: Optional Connections CABLE SATELLITE ANTENNA Connecting to a VCR or other similar device This connection enables you to record from a video tape to the HDD or a DVD recordable disc and allows the VCR to be used for playback if the recorder is turned off. -
Page 24: Connecting To A Vcr And Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
Step 2: Optional Connections ANTENNA CABLE SATELLITE VIDEO AUDIO VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO AUDIO VHF/UHF AUDIO RF OUT Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connect the Antenna/Cable TV signal to the antenna input (RF IN) jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. -
Page 25: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Jacks
Step 2: Optional Connections DV OUT Connecting a camcorder to the front jacks You can use the front jacks to copy camcorder recordings. These jacks provide convenient connections for a camcorder. Option 1: Using the DV IN jack Use this connection if you have a Digital Video or Digital 8 camcorder. -
Page 26: Listening To The Playback Of Another Device
Step 2: Optional Connections AUDIO OUT Listening to the playback of another device Connect the AUX IN (R/L) jacks on the rear of the subwoofer to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the other audio/visual device (such as a TV, VCR, Laser Disc Player or cassette deck). -
Page 27: Step 3: Installation And Setup
IMPORTANT! When you complete the connections and turn on the recorder for the fi rst time, it is advisable that you make several basic settings. Please see the following pages on using the Setup Menu features to program TV channels, menu language and system clock settings. -
Page 28: General Settings
Step 3: Installation and Setup GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Program SETUP MENU - GENERAL Auto Chapter Marker 5min. Record Quality Auto Program Search Manual Program Edit Sort Select to modify your preset TV channels. Manual Program Manual Program Program Number... -
Page 29: General Settings
Step 3: Installation and Setup GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) { Audio } Manual Program Manual Program Program Number P001 Name C h 0 0 1 Frequency 0 5 8 . 9 8 Mhz Fine Tuning Standard PAL B/G NICAM... -
Page 30: Setting The Language
Step 3: Installation and Setup Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default language will be used instead. -
Page 31: Language Settings
Step 3: Installation and Setup LANGUAGE settings System Language Selects the menu language for this recorder on-screen display. Audio Language Selects the preferred audio language for DVD playback. Subtitle Language Selects the preferred subtitle language for DVD playback. Disc Menu Language Selects the preferred disc menu language for DVD playback. Helpful Hints: –... -
Page 32: Control Tv Programs
Control TV programs Switching on to TV program Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Press STANDBY-ON the recorder. If no TV program appears on the screen, press TV TUNER on the remote control. -
Page 33: Recording
About temporary HDD storage (Time Shift Buffer) As soon as you switch on this recorder, the currently selected TV program will be stored in a temporary hard disk storage called ‘TSB’ (Time Shift Buffer), (up to 6 hours of programs.) In tuner mode, the Time Shift video bar will appear on the screen, it indicates the status and timing of the TV programs... -
Page 34: Accessing The Hdd (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu
Before Recording Accessing the HDD (Hard Disk Storage) Setup Menu You can preset the behavior of your hard disk storage of the recorder. This recorder offers various options for easy management of your hard disk recording. Press SETUP. The system setup menu appears. keys to highlight { SETUP MENU - HDD } and press to access the menu. -
Page 35: Hdd Settings
HDD settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Save Time Shift Buffer HDD Info Space Management Delete HDD Delete Optical Disc TIPS: Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu. Before Recording This option allows you to control the behavior of the Time Shift Buffer. -
Page 36: Default Recording Settings
Before Recording Default Recording settings The default recording settings will allow you to preset auto chapter markers and the preferred mode of recording quality for HDD recording. Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on the TV. keys to highlight { SETUP MENU - GENERAL } and press... -
Page 37: General Settings
GENERAL settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Auto Chapter Markers Record Quality Auto Program Manual Program TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu. Before Recording You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. -
Page 38: Record On Hard Disk
Record on Hard Disk IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, fi lms, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording TV programs Follow the instructions below to record TV programs onto the HDD, where you can store for future viewing or copy to a DVD recordable disc if required. -
Page 39: Recording From An External Device (Camcorder/Vcr/ Dvd Player)
Connect the DV camcorder to the DV IN jack on the front panel of this recorder. Find the footage on the DV camcorder that you want to start recording from and set the camcorder to pause mode. Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g. - Page 40 Record on Hard Disk Press CAM/EXT repeatedly to select the correct input channel that matches the connected jack of the device. – { CAM 1 } : 3.5mm AV jack on the front. – { EXT 1 } : EXT 1 jack at the back. –...
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Page 41: Record On Dvd Recordable Disc
IMPORTANT! Unrecordable pictures Television programs, fi lms, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copy-protected and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Copying from HDD to a recordable DVD You can copy a recorded title(s) from the HDD (hard disk drive) to a recordable DVD disc. -
Page 42: Recording From Various Sources
Record on DVD Recordable Disc Recording from various sources You can choose to copy your recordings from the HDD or an external device to a DVD recordable disc. The storage capacities of the disc depends on the record quality that was selected for the recording in the recorder or device, see “Before Recording - Default Recording settings”. -
Page 43: Record On Dvd Recordable Disc
Record on DVD Recordable Disc Recording from an external device/ VCR/ DV Camcorder Turn on the TV to the correct program number for the recorder (e.g. ‘EXT’, ‘0’, ‘AV’). Insert a DVD recordable disc into the recorder. Press DVD REC to switch to direct recording mode. -
Page 44: Timer Recording
Timer Recording About timer recording Use ‘Timer Recording’ to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date/ time. The recorder will tune to the right program channel and begin recording at the specifi ed time. With this recorder, you can pre-program up to 20 recordings. - Page 45 Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to enter the G-CODE ® programming number for the show you wish to record and press OK. (e.g. : 5-312-4 or 5,312 4, key in ‘53124’.) ® To cancel the G-CODE keys to select the menu and press OK. To confi rm your entry, select in the menu and press OK.
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Page 46: Timer Recording (Manually)
Timer Recording Timer recording (manually) Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. If you are recording directly to a DVD disc, insert the DVD recordable disc before proceeding to step Press TIMER on the remote control. The timer schedule list appears. -
Page 47: Changing/ Deleting A Timer Recording
To cancel the above timer setting, press SELECT on the remote control. Press TIMER to exit the menu. Press STANDBY-ON the recorder. If the recorder is not in standby mode, a warning message will appear three minutes before the recording starts. The ‘... -
Page 48: Playback
Playback from Hard Disk Playback your HDD recordings Each recording stored on the HDD is displayed in the HDD content menu with an index picture. Press HDD on the remote control. The HDD content menu appears. keys to highlight a title and press OK on the remote control to start playback. -
Page 49: Playback From Disc
Playable discs Using this recorder, you can play and record on the following discs: Recording and Playback DVD±RW (DVD ReWritable); can be recorded on and overwritten repeatedly. DVD±R (DVD Recordable); can be recorded on only once. Playback only: DVD Video (Digital Versatile Disc) CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents... -
Page 50: Starting Disc Playback
Playback from Disc Starting disc playback Playback will begin automatically. If the disc has its own menu this will be loaded, otherwise the recorder will launch an index screen. If the pin code entry dialog appears on the TV, this means that the parental control was activated for the inserted disc (see “Setup Menu Options - PREFERENCES settings”.) - Page 51 Playing a DVD±R disc Insert a recorded DVD±R disc. The Index Picture screen appears. keys to select a title and press PLAY) to start playback. To stop playback, press STOP . Helpful Hint: – If the message ‘BLANK’ appears on the display panel, this means that there are no recordings on this disc.
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Page 52: Playback From Disc
Playback from Disc Playing a picture disc (or musical slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the selected roll automatically one after the other. Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, CD-R/ RW, DVD.) The disc content menu appears. keys to navigate within the menu and press OK to access the folder/ album. -
Page 53: Additional Playback Features
Changing to another title/ chapter/track When a disc contains more than one track, title or chapter, you can change to a different track, title or chapter as follows. During playback, Press to go to the next chapter/track. Press to return to the start of the previous chapter/track. -
Page 54: Using Info Options
Additional Playback Features Using INFO options SELECT During playback, press INFO twice on the remote control. The playback menu appears on the TV. Mode Normal Play Trick mode Title 02/05 Chapter 01/22 Audio 01/02 - OTH Subtitle Angle 01/03 00:22:03 - 00:27:24 Title Time keys to select the setting you want to adjust. - Page 55 Additional Playback Features Programming disc tracks You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by programming the tracks to be played. Press INFO on the remote control. The playback menu appears. Select { Mode } > { Program .} The program menu appears.
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Page 56: Additional Playback Features
Additional Playback Features Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with multiple subtitle languages, you can change the language you want while playing the DVD. Press INFO on the remote control. The playback menu appears. keys to select { Subtitle } and press to enter the menu and fi nd the different available options. -
Page 57: Edit Recordings - Hdd
About HDD title edit menu In the HDD title edit menu, you can change the title name, hide unwanted scenes, delete titles, split a title or change the title index picture. The edit options in the HDD title edit menu are: { Play Title } –... - Page 58 Edit Recordings - HDD Dividing a Title You can divide the current title into two new titles. Each of these titles is characterized by its own index picture. Warning! Once a title is divided, the process cannot be reversed. In HDD title edit mode, use highlight { Divide Title } and press OK.
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Page 59: Edit Recordings - Hdd
Rename a title The original title name is automatically generated by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. In HDD title edit mode, use highlight { Rename } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears. keys to highlight a character on the keyboard and press OK to select. -
Page 60: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About disc edit menu This recorder offers various disc edit options for various disc types. You can change the disc content and settings of a DVD recordable disc from the disc editing menu. The edited contents may not be available if you play the disc on another DVD player. - Page 61 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Rename disc The original disc name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can change the disc name by following the steps below. In disc editing menu, use select { Rename Disc } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
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Page 62: Playing Your Recordings (Dvd±R) On Other Dvd Players
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Lock/Unlock disc (DVD±RWs only) You can choose to protect the recordings on the DVD±RW disc in order to prevent accidental loss of recordings. In disc editing menu, use select { Lock Disc } and press OK. The disc is locked for this DVD recorder only. -
Page 63: About Dvd Title Editing
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About DVD title editing You can change the individual title information or delete a title (recording) in a recorded DVD disc. If the recordable DVD disc has been fi nalized, it cannot be edited. The displayed options in the title editing menu may differ depending on the type of disc. - Page 64 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Rename title The original title name is generated automatically by the recorder. You can give a new name to the title by following the steps below. In title editing menu, use select { Rename Title } and press OK. The keyboard screen appears.
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Page 65: About Video Editing
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD About video editing After a recording has been made, this recorder allows you to edit the video content. You can add/delete chapter marker, hide unwanted scenes, change the picture in the index picture screen and split a title (recording) into two. - Page 66 Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Selecting a title It shows the current title and the total number of titles in the disc. It also allows you to select another title. In edit mode, use keys to select { Title } and press OK. Use the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK.
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Page 67: Edit Recordings - Recordable Dvd
Edit Recordings - Recordable DVD Hiding an unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scenes from playback (e.g. skipping a commercial scene) or make it visible again. Create a chapter marker at the scene you are going to hide. ( See previous page on “Creating chapter markers”.) Select the chapter you want to hide and start playback. -
Page 68: Setup Menu Options
Setup Menu Options Accessing the Setup Menu The setup menu provides various options for you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. Press SETUP on the remote control. The setup menu appears on TV. keys to highlight a setup option and press to access. -
Page 69: Video Settings
DivX® Video on Demand Philips provides you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit us at www.divx.com/vod. Setup Menu Options The colour system of the DVD system, DVD and TV should match. -
Page 70: Preferences Settings
Setup Menu Options PREFERENCES settings Parental Level Rating explanations Change Password New Password Enter password * * * * Enter new password * * * * Re-enter password CANCEL TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu. (continued) (underlined options are the factory default settings) Some DVDs may have a parental level assigned to the complete... -
Page 71: Audio Settings
PREFERENCES settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) Reset Menu settings Screensaver AUDIO settings (underlined options are the factory default settings) SPDIF Output LPCM Output TIPS: The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press to go back to previous menu item. Press SETUP to exit the menu. Setup Menu Options Press to reset the menu settings of this recorder. -
Page 72: Radio Reception
Radio Reception Tuning to radio stations Press FM/AUX on the remote to select FM tuner source. Press and hold on the remote and release the button. The radio automatically tunes to a station with suffi cient reception. Repeat step 2 if necessary until you fi nd the desired station. -
Page 73: Firmware Upgrade
Installing the latest fi rmware Periodically, Philips will issue upgrades for the fi rmware that was initially installed in your recorder as the fi rmware is continuously refi ned for greater stability and compatibility of the recorder. Caution! Power supply must not be interrupted during upgrade! Visit Philips’... -
Page 74: Troubleshooting
Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, fi rst check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or Philips for help. Problem No power. - Page 75 Problem No TV signal received from the recorder. Disc will not play. The picture is distorted or black and white during playback. There is picture or sound interference with the TV reception. Distorted sound coming from a connected hi-fi system or amplifi er.
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Page 76: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem The message ‘UNKNOWN DISC’ appears. Picture is fuzzy and brightness varies when copying DVD Video discs or prerecorded video cassettes. The message ‘This will clear the time shift buffer’ appears. There is a power failure during the deleting of the recorder’s HDD contents. -
Page 77: Specifi Cations
Video Recording • Recording System: NTSC/ PAL • Compression formats: MPEG2 • Modes of Record Quality: High Quality Standard Play Standard Play Plus Long Play Extended Play Super Long Play Super Extended Play • Recording enhancements: Auto Chapter Marker Insertion, Divide Title, Erase, Manual Chapter Marking, One Touch Record •... - Page 78 Specifi cations HDD subsidiary set (at the top) • Size: 3.5" • Capacity: 160G • Dimensions (W x H x D): 232 x 75.5 x 232 mm • Weight: 2.17kg Main set of DVD Recordable Player (at the bottom) • Frequency response: 20Hz~20KHz±3dB •...
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Page 79: Glossary
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specifi c numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right. Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizon- tal vs. -
Page 80: Display Panel Symbols/ Messages
Disc tray is opened or opening. PRO SCAN Lights up when progressive scan is activated. READING Disc is being recognized by the recorder. PHILIPS The recorder has been turned on. UNKNOWN The disc cannot be read. UPDATE Please wait until the message disappears. - Page 81 Meet Philips at the Internet http://www.philips.com RTH718 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Printed in China PDCC-JS-JW-0641...