Philips DVD840 - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction^
Precautions
Notes on Handling
When shipping the DVD video 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.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the
DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products
in contact with the DVD video player for a long time. They
will leave marks on the cabinet.
The top and rear panels of the DVD video player may
become warm after a long period of use. This is not a
malfunction.
When the DVD video player is not in use, be sure to
remove the disc and turn off the power.
If you do not use the DVD video player for a long time, the
unit may not function properly in the future. Use the DVD
video player occasionally.
Notes on Location
When you place this DVD video player near a TV, radio, or
video cassette recorder (VTR), the playback picture may
become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case,
place the DVD video player away from the TV, radio, or
VTR.
Notes on Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.
• For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent
solution, wring the cloth well, and wipe the unit. Use a dry
cloth to wipe it dry.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as thinner and
benzine, as they may damage the surface of the DVD
video player.
• If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit,
follow that product’s instructions.
To Obtain a Clear Picture
The DVD video player is a high technology, precision device.
If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn
down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear
picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance
(cleaning or parts replaoement) every 1,000 hours of use
depending on the operating environment. For details, contact
your nearest dealer.
Notes on Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation damages the DVD video
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 DVD video player.
Moisture condensation occurs during the
following cases.
When you bring the DVD video player directly from a cold
place to a warm place.
When you use the DVD video 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 DVD video player in a hot
and humid place just after you move the unit from an air
conditioned room.
When you use the DVD video player in a humid place.
Do not use the DVD video player when moisture
condensation may occur.
If you use the DVD video player in such a situation, it may
damage discs and internal parts. Remove the disc, connect
the power cord of the DVD video player to the wall outlet,
turn on the DVD video player, and leave it on for two or
three hours. After two or three hours, the DVD video player
will have warmed up and evaporated any moisture. Keep
the DVD video player connected to the wall outlet and
moisture condensation will seldom occur.