Introduction; Symbol Used In This Manual; Notes On Discs - Hitachi DV-DS161E Instruction Manual

Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner's manual carefully and retain for future refer-
ence.
This manual provides information on the operation and
maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require
service, contact an authorized service location.

Symbol Used in this Manual

The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the prod-
uct enclosure that may constitute a risk of
electric shock.
The exclamation point alerts you to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance /
servicing instructions.
Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the
unit itself or other material damage.
Note:
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Tip:
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
A section whose title has one of the following symbols
are applicable only to the disc represented by the
symbol.
HDD Titles recorded on the HDD
RAM DVD-RAM disc
DVD-RW with VR recording mode
-RW
VR
-RW DVD-RW with Video recording mode
Video
+RW DVD+RW disc
-R DVD-R disc
+R DVD+R disc
DVD DVD-Video disc
VCD Video CDs
ACD Audio CDs
DivX DivX ® files
MP3 MP3 files
WMA WMA files
JPEG JPEG files
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About the Symbol Display
" " may appear on your TV display during operation
and indicates that the function explained in this
owner's manual is not available on that specific DVD
video disc.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the
disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the
surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose
the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never
leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor pic-
ture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean
the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the cen-
ter out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for older vinyl records.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after moving
it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it
for two or three hours without operating it. If you use
this product in such a situation, it may damage
discs and internal parts.