FUNAVO 918A Quick User Manual

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918A

www.funavopro.com

[email protected]

Federal Communications
Commission Statement

IMPORTANT

Since the CD Circuitry may cause interference to other radio tuners
nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move the affected radio
tuner away.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

This device complies with Canadian ICES-003 Standard TELEVISION
receiving Apparatus

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Radio Receiver, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the Receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: changes or modifications no expressly approved by the party
responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electronic equipment, basic safety precautions should be
followed,including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,fire or injury to persons:

1. Read all instructions before using the unit.

2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

3. Do not operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not
working properly or has been damaged or dropped.

If the supply cords is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac­turer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
a hazard.

4. WARNING :Do not allow children to use the unit without supervision.

5. WARNING: Liquids and foodstuffs must not be spilled or dropped into
the unit.

6. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to
carry out any service or repair operation.

7. This unit is intended for use by persons (including children ) with
reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities,or lack of experience
and knowledge , unless they have been given supervision or instruc­tion concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their
safety.

8. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the unit.

9. Never leave the product unsupervised . Switch off the product when
it is not in sure, even if this is only for a short while.

10. The unit must be free-standing .It must not be placed in a cabinet.

11. The temperature of accessible surfaces may increase when the unit
is operating.

12. This unit is not intended to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote control.

13. If smoke is emitted, switch off and unplug the unit immediately.

14. Cleaning : Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.­Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a slightly damp­ened cloth for cleaning and immediately wipe dry.

15. Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manu­facturer.Use of other attachments may be hazardous.

16. Water and Moisture : Do not use this product near water (e.g., near
a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink,laundry tub,in wet basements,or
near a swimming pool and the like).

17. Ventilation: Slots and openings in t he cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed,sofa ,rug, or other similar surface. This products
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

18. This unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects
filled with liquids,such as vases,must not be placed on the apparatus.

19. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure
that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original
part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other
hazards.

20. Safety Check:Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure
that the product is in proper operating condition.

21. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this may cause a fire or an
electric shock.

22. When the AC/DC adapter is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device must remain readily operable. To completely
disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adapter must be completely
disconnected from the mains.

CONTENTS

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………….

Precautions and Warnings …………………………………………………………….………

Package Contents ………………………………………………………………………………...…

Front/rear Panel……………………………………………………………………………………...…

Remote control …………………………………………………………………………………………

Panel Keys ……………………………………………………………………………………………......

Key functions…………………………………………………………………………………………......

General setup ……………………………………………………………………………………….....

System setup ……………………………………………………………………………………….......

Playback …………………………………………………………………………………………….….....

Specifications …………………………………………………………………………….................

Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………...…..…………...........

Please read through this manual before making connections and
operating your unit.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

This unit is small, lightweight and utilise the latest state of the art
electronics. It is easy to install, conveniently portable and may be used
at home,in the office or on holiday..

Features

● High-definition TFT LED screen

● Headphone jack

● USB/MMC/SD card slot

● Compatible with DVD,VCD,MPEG4,CD,Mp3,CD-R,DVD-RW,JPEG,Kodak

Picture CD, etc.

● Support playback control : play , pause, fast forward playback , fast

rewind playback ,etc

● Two optional aspect ratios 16:9 and 4:3

● Working voltage : DC9-12V

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PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

1.Placement:

● To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain

or moisture.

● Do not expose this appliance to direct sunlight.

● Keep this appliance away from strong magnets, heat sources and

excessive dust.

● Do not place this appliance on an unstable surface.

● If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm one,

moisture may condense inside the unit and cause a malfunction. If this
occurs, leave the unit turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates.

2.Installation:

Ensure that the portable DVD player is installed according to the
instructions and illustrations provided in this manual.

3.Caution:

● Do not drop any objects into the unit through the openings.

● Do not spill or spray liquid of any kind on or in the unit (this may result

in a fire or electric shock).

● Do not place anything heavy on the unit.

● To ensure proper ventilation and proper operation, never cover or

block the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

● Keep the unit away from open flame such as fire, candle ,etc.

● Install the batteries correctly as incorrect replacement is hazardous .

● Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.

● The maximum working temperature is 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35

degrees Celsius.

4.No Disassembling:

Never attempt to disassemble the unit as this is very dangerous and
may cause an electric shock and/or harm from exposure to the laser
beam.

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Please refer all servicing and maintenance to an authorised service
centre.

5.Cleaning unit:

1)When cleaning ,please make sure the unit is unplugged from the
power source.

2)Do not use chemicals or detergents when cleaning.

3)Use a soft cloth lightly dampened with water to clean the exterior of
the unit only and immediately wipe dry.

6.Disc handling:

● Do not leave discs near heat sources, in direct sunlight, or in high

humidity.

● Store discs in their cases when they are not being used.

● Stacking discs or standing them at an angle without putting them in

the case can cause the disc to warp.

● Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the

edges.

● Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can distort the picture

or reduce sound quality. Always handle carefully and make sure discs
are clean before use.

● Do not stick paper or tape onto the disc.

● Do not write on the disc with a marker ,etc. Clean discs using a soft

cloth, lightly wiping from the center outwards.

● Do not use solvents such as benzene, commercially available

cleaners not intended for CDs or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs
,as these may damage your disc.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

cleaning and handing the disc

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1. AC ADAPTOR 6. HEADPHONE

2. REMOTE CONTROL 7. CARRY BAG

3. AV CABLE 4. CAR ADAPTOR

5. INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FRONT / REAR PANEL:

STOP

PLAY PAUSE

OPEN

USB

1. STOP

2. PLAY/ PAUSE

3.PREV

4. REW

5.FWD

6.NEXT

7.TFT OFF/ ON

CARD

8.MUTE

9. VOL-

10.VOL+

11.MENU

12. SETUP

13.AUDIO

14.DVD/USB/SD

TFT OFF

MODE

AV OUT AV IN OFF/ON

EARPHONE

15.MODE

16.OPEN

17.DC IN

18.POWER ON/OFF

19. AV IN

20.AV OUT

21.EARPHONE

VOL-

MENU SETUP

DVD/USB/SD

MUTE

VOL+

AUDIO

DC IN 9-12v

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22.SD/MMC
CARD SLOT

23.USB PORT

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REMOTE CONTROL:

CAR D

1. MUTE

2. POWER

3.0-9,10+ NUMBERS 20.UP

4.VOL+ 21.LEFT

5.VOL - 22.RIGHT

6.MENU 23.PLAY ENTER

7.SLOW 24.PAUSE

8. STOP 25.DOWN

9. REPEAT 26.FWD

10.A -B 27.REV

11.PBC 28.NEXT

12.ZOOM 29.PRE

13. MODE 30.INFO/SETUP

14.SD/USB 31. LCD MENU

15.TITLE 32. PROG SEARCH

16.SUBTITLE 33.COPY

17.AUDIO 34. OSD

18.RETURN

19. GOTO

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PANEL KEYS

Common Keys functions on the panel:

Menu

Press to return to the root menu for DVD

Stop

Press to suspend current broadcast.

Play/Pause

Press once to pause the playing. Press again to resume

Setup

Press to enter the setup menu,then use the direction keys and OK to set
the system menu.

USB/CARD

Press repeatedly to switch among the input of the Disc, SD card, USB
source

Direction Keys

Use direction keys for : previous / next ,fast forward/ fast rewind.

OK

Press to enter the selected item or the choice

Open

Press to open the door.

Battery installation and replacement:

● Unscrew battery cover and

remove.

● Properly dispose of exhausted

batteries.

● Insert 2 new AAA batteries.

● Be sure the positive (+) and

negative (-)

ends of the batteries are facing the correct direction.

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● Replace the battery cover.

● Do not mix old and new batteries.

● Do not mix alkaline ,standard (carbon-zinc ) or rechargeable (nick-

el-cadmium)batteries.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Note:some of the following buttons are only on the remote , some
are only on the unit and some are on both the unit and the remote.

POWER

USB/CARD

SETUP

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5 6 7 8
9 0

ENTER

DVD/AV IN

REPEAT

A-B

Switch on / off the unit

Press repeatedly to switch between Disc, SD card, USB
source input.

Press to enter/exit the setup menu.

The digit keys can be used to input the numbers or to select
a track or a chapter number.

Press to enter an item in the menu or to confirm and
execute a selection.

The direction keys can be used to move the highlight in the
menu.

Press button to switch to DVD or AV INPUT

Press to switch the repeat modes. (Note: This function is
invalid when the PBC function is activated.)

Use to repeat specific sections of a disc . Press this button to
mark the starting point(A) and press it again to mark the
ending point(B) and the unit will play the selected section
over and over again. Press a third time to cancel A-B repeat
and resume normal playback. (Note: points A and B must
be in the same title /track).

Skip to the previous chapter/track.

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Skip to the next chapter/track.

Press to start a playback or resume normal playback from
fast forward, fast reverse, slow-motion, frame-by-frame
playback, etc.

Press to temporarily pause a playback; press again or

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press to resume the playback.

Press once to pause a playback , then press to contin­ue the playback; Press twice to stop a playback and the
disc will be reset to the starting point.

Fast forward playback. Available speed :2×,4×,8×,16×,32×
and normal speed.

Fast reverse playback. Available speed : 2×,4×,8×,16×,32×
and normal speed.

TIME

MUTE

VOLUME+

AUDIO

MENU

SUB

TITLE

Press to enter the TIME menu. Use the digit keys to select a
title,chapter,track,track time or disc time to play. Press
again to exit the TIME menu.

Press this button to temporarily switch off the sound. Press it
again to switch it on.

Press VOLUME+ to turn up the volume. Press VOLUME- to turn
down the volume.

Press repeatedly to select the available audio languages
provided by the disc (for DVD). Press repeatedly to switch
the available audio channels provided by the disc (for
VCD)

Press to return to the main menu when playing DVD

Press repeatedly to switch/show the subtitles or turn off the
subtitle function. (Note: this function only works if the discs is
encoded with subtitles.)

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DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to switch or hide the relative information
of the playing disc.

ZOOM

Press this button to zoom in the scene. The available zoom
ratios are: 2×,3× and 4×,in zoomed-in mode, the direction
keys can be used to move the zooming center.(Note:
Applies to DVD,VCD,MPEG4,etc)

REV/FWD

Press “REV” to search backward,”FWD” to search forward.

GENERAL SETUP

CHARGING THE UNIT

This player is powered by a lithium-polymer battery.It features a high
ratio of energy to weight.It has no memory effect and it can be
recharged at any time regardless of whether it is fully or partially
discharged. It takes about 6hours to fully charge the battery and a fully
charged battery can be used for up to two hours.

Connect the attached AC/DC adaptor to the DC INPUT jack on the unit,
then plug the adaptor into a 240V AC outlet.

Note: Make sure to switch off the unit before charging. The charging
indicator LED will change from RED to GREEN to indicate that the
battery has been fully charged.

Usage and Maintenance of the rechargeable battery.

1.The working temperature of the rechargeable battery ranges from 0
℃ to 45℃.

2.Always unplug the unit when it is not being used unless it is being
charged.

3.Heat is inevitably produced during playback, this is normal. However
switch off and allow it to cool down.

4.Avoid banging the battery and keep it away from heat and moisture.

CONNECTION TO TV

This unit can be connected to a TV in order to enjoy high quality music,
movies etc with a TV.

Use an AV cable to connect the AV OUT jack on the unit to the AV IN
jack of a TV.

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DVD player has sound and video input jacks for connecting external
audio and video inputs.

Menu Operation

1.Press [SETUP] on the remote control or on the unit to show the setup
menu.

2.Press [LEFT]/ [RIGHT] to select an item. The submenu of the selected
item will be instantly shown .

3.Press [UP]/ [DOWN] to select an item in the submenu,then press
[OK]/[ENTER]/[RIGHT] to enter. Use [UP] /[DOWN] to select an option,
then press [OK]/[ENTER] to confirm it or press [LEFT] to cancel.

4.Press [UP]/[DOWN] to continue to set other items in the submenu.

5.Press [LEFT] to go back to the superior menu of the current one.

6.Press [SETUP] again and press [ENTER]/[OK] to exit the setup menu.

1.GENERAL SETUP PAGE

There are six items in the GENERAL SETUP PAGE. They are TV DISPLAY,AN­GLE MARK, OSD LANGUAGE, CAPTIONS , SCREEN, SAVER , and LAST
MEMORY.

1.1 TV DISPLAY

4:3 PANSCAN

If the unit is connected to a conventional TV set ,the wide-screen
image will be displayed on the screen in its native aspect ratio with
some part on the left and right cut off.

4:3 LETTERBOX

If the unit is connected to a conventional TV set, the wide-screen
image will be displayed in its native aspect ratio with black borders on
the top and the bottom side.

16:9 wide:

select this option if the unit is connected to a wide-screen TV set. The
wide-screen image will be displayed in full screen in its native aspect
ratio while the 4:3 image will be stretched out horizontally to fit in the
screen.

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1.2 ANGLE MARK

Set this iem to ON. When a disc encoded with multiple camera angles
is playing ,the angle mark will display on the screen. Then you can
view the video of different camera angles by pressing [ANGLE] on the
remote control.

Set this item to OFF to disable this function.

NOTE: this function only works with those discs encoded with multiple
camera angles.

1.3 OSD(on-screen display)language

Set this on-screen display language in this item.

1.4 CAPTIONS

Set this items to ON. When a disc encoded with closed captions, the
closed captions will be shown on the screen. Set this item to OFF to
hide it.

You can also press [SUBTITLE] on the remote control to show or hide the
closed captions.

NOTE: this function only works with those discs encoded with closed
captions.

1.5 SCREEN SAVER

ON: If the image remains motionless on the screen , for example the
disc is paused , stopped etc ,for several minutes, a screen saver will
appear on the screen. You can press any key or button to wake it up.

OFF: Disable the screen saver function.

1.6 LAST MEMORY

ON: Each time you turn off the unit or stop the disc, it will memorize the
last play time. Next time you turn on the unit and play the same disc,
the unit will play from that memorized point.

OFF: Disable the last memory function.

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- - General Setup Page - -

TV Display
Angle Mark
OSD Lang
Captions
Svreen Saver
Last Memory

Go To General Setup Page

16:9
On
ENG
Off
On
On

2. AUDIO SETUP PAGE

This menu is used to setup the Audio.

2.1 SPEAKER SETUP

2.1.1 DOWNMIX (LT/RT,Stereo)

Used for speaker settings, include left/right channel and Stereo.

- - Audio Setup Page - -

Speaker Setup

Go To Audio Setup Page

3.PANEL QUALITY SETUP

3.1 SHARPNESS

There are three options（Hight,Medium Low）for you to choose in this
item.

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3.2 BRIGHTNESS,CONTRAST,HUE,SATURATION

Enter these items respectively,use direction ket(LEFT)/(RIGHT)to adjust
the value,then press OK to confirm it.

- - Panel Quality Page - -

Sharpness
Brightness
Contrast
Hue
Saturation

Go To Video Setup Page

Mid
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4.PREFERENCE PAGE

If there's no disc in the disc tray,the disc tray is open or the disc tray is
stopped,this item is available.

4.1 TV Type(PAL/AUTO/NTSC)

Use to select the TV types, include PAL/AUTO/NTSC.

4.2 AUDIO/SUBTITLE/DISC MENU

Select a preferred audio language,subtitle language and disc menu
language in these items.

You can also change the audio language by pressing(AUDIO) and the
subtitle language by pressing(SUBTITLE) on the remote control.

NOTE:if the selected languages in these items are not available for the
currently playing disc,the disc's default settings work.

4.3 DEFAULT

Restore the default settings.

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- - Preference Page - -

TV Type
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Default

Go To Preference Page

NTSC
ENG
ENG
ENG

PLAYBACK

After all the connections was made correctly. Switch on the unit .Now it
is ready to service!

Loading and Playing a Disc

A.After connecting power to the unit ,set the power switch to the ON
position.

B.Push[ OPEN] to open the disc tray. Place a disc in it with the label side
facing up.

C.Close the disc tray. The unit will load the disc and start playing.

MP3/MPEG4 Disc Playback

After the unit loads a MP3/MPEG4 disc, a menu showing the contents
of the disc will display on the screen.

1.Press the direction key [UP]/[DOWN] to select a file or a folder.

2.1 Press [OK] to enter the selected folder. The file or /and folder in it will
be listed instantly.

2.2 Press [OK] to begin to play the selected file.

3. When the disc is stopped press [LEFT] to return to the superior menu.

Kodak Picture CD playback

● Place a Kodak picture CD in the disc tray, then the unit will load the

disc automatically.

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● Press [MENU] to display the menu showing the contents of the disc.

In the menu, use the direction keys [UP]/[DOWN] to select a
picture,then press [ENTER]/ to start the playback from the select­ed picture.

[GOTO]: Press tthis button, then use the digit keys to select a picture.
Then the playback from the selected picture begins.

: Press to pause the playback ; press it again or to resume the
playback.

:Press it to begin a playback or resume a playback.

[REPEAT]: Press repeatedly to switch the repeat modes (Single—Repeat
One—Repeat Folder—Folder—Cancel repeat)

Press to skip to the previous /next picture during playback .

[Left]/[Right](on the remote control) : Press to rotate the picture
counter clockwise /clockwise during the playback.

[ZOOM]:During the playback, press [ZOOM] repeatedly to zoom in/out
the picture or return to the original size. When the picture is zoomed in
,the direction keys can be used to move the picture.

U DRIVE&SD/MMC CARD PLAYBACK

Insert a U drive or a card reader into the USB port. Press [SOURCE
SELECT] to select USB mode to play the readable files in it. Insert a
SD/MMC card into the SD/MMC card port. Press [SOURCE SELECT] to
select MCR mode to play the readable files in it.

DIVX Playback

DIVX is a video (movies and video ) recording format ,which is com­monly known as AVI.

DIVX disc features high quality that is comparable with the DVD’s and
larger capacity . For example:

1.5H movie In MPEG-1/2 format In DivX

DVD(MPEG-2) About 1.5-2GB About 600-800MB

VCD (MPEG-1) About 800MB-1G About 600-800MB

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Difference among MPEG 1, MPEG 2 and MPEG 4

Symptom

Solution

No sound or

Make sure your DVD is connected properly and all cable are

2. The feature is not available at the moment

MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MPEG 4

Speed(kb/s) 1380kb/s(352*288) 6500kb/s 8800kb/s(720*576)

Quality Good Excelle Perfect

Hardware Low Medium High

SPECIFICATION

Compatible DISC DVD/VCD/MP3/MPEG4
Frequency response 20HZ to 20KHZ
Video output 1 Vp-p75 Ohm unbalanced
Audio output 1.4 Vrms/10 kohm
Dynamic range Better than 85dB
Laser Semiconductor laser ,Waver length:650
Power source DC9-12V
Operation temperature 5-40℃
Battery Type Li polymer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before resorting the maintenance service, please kindly check by
yourself with the following chart.

distorted sound
Can not advance
through a movie

The icon appears
on screen

securely inserted into the appropriate jack.
You can not advance through the opening credits and
warning information that appears at the beginning of movies
because the disc is programmed to prohibit that action.
The feature or action cannot be completed at this time
because:

1 The disc software restrict it

1. The disc software do not support the feature

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Picture is distorted The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.

reverse scan.

Some disc have section that prohibit rapid scanning or title

It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or

No forward or
reverse scan

and chapter skip.
If you try to skip through the warning information and credits
at beginning of a movie is often programmed to prohibit

skipping through it.
The player breaks
down when a U
drive or memory
card is inserted
into the player.

The connected U drive or the memory card is probably not of

an original version one.

The player cannot play any U drive and memory card of non-

original version. In case the player breaks down, turn it off and

unplug it from the power supply. Then, connect it to the power

supply and switch it on again .The player will

normal status.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

The warranty will not be valid if:

1. The product has not been installed, operated or maintained in
accordance with the manufacturers operating instructions provided
with the product.

2. The product has been used for purposes other than its intended
function.

3. The product has been used for purposes other than household use.

4. The damageor malfunction of the product is caused by any of
following conditions:

● Incorrect voltage.

● Accidents (including liquid or moisture damage).

● Misuse or abuse of the product

● Faulty or improper installation

● Mains supply problems including power spikes or lightning damage

● Infestation by insects

● Tampering or modification of the product by persons other than

authorised service personnel

● Exposure to abnormally corrosive materials

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● Insertion of foreign objects into the unit

● Used with accessories not pre-approved

Please refer to and heed all warnings and precautions in the User
Manual.

Our company provides customers with a warrant of 12 MONTHS from
the date of purchase.

Should you experience any problems not covered by the FAQ, please
don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected] We offer profes­sional solutions to your issues or a direct replacement/refund without
delays.

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