JVC DR-MH50S User Manual
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SAFETY FIRST
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or a shelf, make sure 
that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 
(10 cm or more on both sides, on top and at the rear).
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be 
considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of 
these batteries must be followed strictly.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in 
damage to the unit, remote control or disc.
1. DO NOT place the unit
^
^ in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity.
^ in direct sunlight.
^ in a dusty environment.
^ in an environment where strong magnetic fields are 
generated.
^ on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.
2. DO NOT block the unit’s ventilation openings or holes.
(If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a 
newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the unit or remote control.
4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the unit 
or remote control.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment, fire or 
electric shock may be caused.)
5. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
6. DO NOT use this equipment in a bathroom or places with 
water. Also DO NOT place any containers filled with water or 
liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, flower vases, potted 
plants, cups, etc.) on top of this unit.
7. DO NOT place any naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
8. AVOID violent shocks to the unit during transport.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you move it from 
a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid 
conditions
^just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. In conditions where condensation may occur, 
disconnect the unit’s power plug from the wall and keep it 
disconnected for a few hours to let the moisture dry, then turn on 
the unit.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of 
Contents on page 4. Use this when searching for information on 
a specific procedure or feature.
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The Index on pages 10 – 13 illustrates the controls and 
connections on the front and rear panel, the front display panel 
and the remote control.
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The list of terms on page 89 lists frequently-used terms, and the 
number of the page on which they are used or explained in the 
manual.
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The
A mark signals a reference to another page for instructions
or related information.
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Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are 
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the beginning 
of each major section.
For Italy:
AIt is declared that this product, brand JVC, conforms to the 
Ministry Decree n. 548 of 28 Aug.’95 published in the Official 
Gazette of the Italian Republic n. 301 of 28 Dec.’95
B
The STANDBY/ON
A button does not completely shut off
mains power from the unit, but switches operating current on 
and off. 
ABB shows electrical power standby and ACB shows ON.
ATTENTION:
To mobile phone users:
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may cause picture 
vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back 
display.
On placing the unit:
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong magnetic fields. 
Do not place such appliances on top of the unit as it may cause 
picture disturbance.
When moving the product:
Press
A to turn off the power, and wait at least 30 seconds
before unplugging the power cord. Then, wait at least 2 minutes 
before moving the product.