2SAFETY FIRSTThe rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit.WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Safety Precautions• Cassettes marked “VHS” (or “S-VHS”) can be used with this video cassette recorder. However, S-VHS recordingis not possible with this model.• This model is equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) that makes it possible to play back S-VHSrecordings with regular VHS resolution.• HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.• SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufac-tured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.PALCAUTIONWhen you are not using the recorder for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect thepower cord from the mains outlet.Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shockor fire hazard, remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signallead or aerial.CAUTION:A DVD/VCR IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD/VCR USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAMWHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATETHE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.THE FOLLOWING CAUTION LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE DVD/VCR.WHEN THIS DVD/VCR IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TOTHE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS DVD/VCR.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSESPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDPERSONNEL.• Use only discs marked with the following.DVD[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]Video CDs/Audio CDs[8 cm disc/12 cm disc] DIGITAL VIDEOIMPORTANTPlease read the various precautions on page 2 and 3 before installing or operating the recorder.It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without theconsent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and inany literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work embodied therein.CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT