Toshiba SD-V290 Owners Manual - Page 3

INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read These Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Follow All Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 3. Keep These Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 4. Heed All Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 5. Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6. Grounding or Polarization Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 7. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 8. Heat Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Water and Moisture Do not use this apparatus near water. For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, Laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool. 10. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with dry cloth. 11. Power-Cord Protection Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 12. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 13. Lightning Unplug this apparatus apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 14. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 15. Attachments Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 16. Accessories Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 17. Disc Tray PORTABLE CART WARNING Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It can cause personal injury. 18. Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. 19. Connecting When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and fol- low the instructions when making any connections. 20. Sound Volume Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage. 21. Sound Distortion Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for a longtime. It may cause speaker overheating and fire. 22. Earphone When you use the earphone, keep the volume at a moderate level. If you use the earphone continuously with high volume sound, it may cause hearing damage. 23. Laser Beam Do not look into the opening of the disc tray or ventilation opening of the product to see the source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage. 24. Disc Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 25. Damage Requiring Service Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normal, or has been dropped. 26. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 27. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 28. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 1-5