Toshiba BDX1300KU User Guide - Page 4
Precautions, Additional Safety Instructions
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4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15. Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 17. Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal injury. 18. Do not place a heavy object on or step on the apparatus. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the apparatus. 19. Do not use a cracked, deformed or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and apparatus malfunction. 20. If the apparatus should smoke or smell, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait until the smoke or smell stops, then ask your dealer for a check and repair. Neglecting to do so may cause fire. 21. While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or the apparatus. 22. Warning: To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times. PRECAUTIONS Notes on handling • When shipping the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player, the original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Take care not to give it a shock or shake when carrying. • Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. • The top and rear panels of the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player may become warm after a long period of use. This is not a malfunction. • When the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player is not in use, be sure to remove the disc and turn off the power. • If you do not use the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player for a long period, the unit may not function properly in the future. Turn on and use the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player occasionally. Notes on locating Place the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table or inclined stand. The loaded disc may come off the proper position and cause damage to the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player. When you place this Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player near a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case, place the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player away from the TV, radio, or VCR. Do not use this player in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. Do not restrict the air flow of this player by placing it somewhere with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on bedding or carpeting. Be sure to remove the disc and unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the player. Notes on cleaning Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. • For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinners and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player. • If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product's instructions. Inspection and Maintenance This Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts become dirty or worn down, the picture quality may be reduced. To avoid reduction in picture quality, it is recommended that regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) be performed every 1,000 hours of use. For further details, contact your nearest consumer electronics dealer. Notes on moisture condensation Moisture condensation damages the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player. Please read the following carefully. Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water form on the outside of the glass. In the same way, moisture may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit, one of the most crucial internal parts of the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player. Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases. When you bring the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player directly from a cold place to a warm place. When you use the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player in a room where you just turned on the heater, or a place where the cold wind from the air conditioner directly hits the unit. In summer, when you use the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player in a hot and humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned room. When you use the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player in a humid place. Do not use the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player when moisture condensation may occur. If you use the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect the power cord of the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player to the wall outlet, turn on the Blu-ray Disc™/DVD player, and leave it for two or three