Philips DVD855AT - Manual (Page 6)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN 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 personai 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 is fully transistorized and 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 owner’s manual
After unpacking this product, read
the owner’s manual carefully, and
follow all the operating and other
instructions.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water
- for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in
a wet basement; or near a swim­
ming pool and the like.
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 to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power com­
pany. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
This product may be equipped with
a polarized alternating current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. Ifyou are unable
to insert the plug fully into the out­
let, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
4. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over­
heating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered. The open­
ings 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.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
8. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, pay­
ing particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the product.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, ex­
tension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
10. Lightning
For added protection for this prod­
uct during a storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the ' -
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wall outlet. This will prevent dam­
age to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
5. Heat
The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including ampli­
fiers) that produce heat.
11. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into
this productthrough openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could
result in afire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.