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D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER HM-DH5U POWER EJECT TIMER HDMI D–VHS D–THEATER F – 1 VIDEO (MONO)L–AUDIO–R S–VIDEO ––––– MENU ––––– INSTRUCTIONS STOP DOLBY–D PLAY AUDIO HDMI D–VHS SPEED PAUSE MONITOR i.LINK For Customer Use: NTSC Enter below the Model No. and Serial No.
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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
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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. BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. •...
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30). ATTENTION: To mobile phone users: Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display. On placing the VCR: Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields. Do not place such appliance on top of the VCR as it may cause picture disturbance.
INDEX Front panel...7 Rear panel ...8 Front display panel ...9 On-screen display ... 10 Remote... 11 INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections... 12 Basic Connection... 13 Digital Set Top Box Connection ... 15 INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play Setting... 16 Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ... 16 Clock Setting ...
This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR. Do not remove it. • Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the cooling fan. • The cooling fan may be activated even if the unit is turned off in the following case;...
On-screen display Cassette indication Cassette type indication : Index no. indication : page 31 VCR operation mode indication Audio monitor indications : Clock time Time counter* Tape remaining time (When “REMAIN” appears)** To reset the time counter, press [C.RESET] on the Remote.
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with the polarity ( correctly as indicated on the battery compartment or on the lid. The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS receivers. •...
During HDMI-ON ([HDMI] LED on), the image format output to the TV connected via the HDMI connector will be in accordance to the image format of the TV. During HDMI-OFF ([HDMI] LED off), the image format output to the TV is in accordance to this VCR’s “IN/OUT FUNCTION”...
ATTENTION: When this VCR is connected to some HDMI devices, signals that are normally output from the VCR in the 480i image format may be outputted as 480p image format signals. In such cases, signal cannot be output from the [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors.
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If you have made a component video connection and your TV’s component video connectors support only high definition signal format, connect also the S-VIDEO or VIDEO connectors between the VCR and TV in order to view the picture of 480i image format output from the VCR.
ATTENTION: When this VCR is connected to some HDMI devices, signals that are normally output from the VCR in the 480i image format may be outputted as 480p image format signals. In such cases, signal cannot be output from the [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector or the [VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors.
18) or Manual Clock Set ( • If [– –:– –] appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR;...
Clock Setting • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug &...
THEN PRESS [OK] SELECT IMPORTANT: Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. [AUTO] will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.
CABLE /DBS Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps following steps. Access Manual Clock Set screen Press [FG] to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press [OK]. Set time Press [D E] until the desired time appears, then press [G].
Tuner Setting • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug &...
CABLE /DBS Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Access Main Menu screen Press [MENU]. Access Tuner Set Up screen Press [D E] to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press [G] or [OK].
Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor. ATTENTION: The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a...
• Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS Setting cable box input channel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly;...
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If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box input channel and brand again. • For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. appears. End of Cable Box Control Setting INITIAL SETTING (cont.)
• The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 77. To set up the Controller, go to page 26. The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver.
• Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS INITIAL SETTING (cont.) Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly;...
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• For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Enter DBS Receiver’s brand Press [FG] to move the arrow to “BRAND”.
[REW (O)] NOTES: • When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected; otherwise, you cannot use the Video Navigation function. • It will take a moment until the image appears when you play back cut segments (segments for which recording was continued after stopping or pausing) or segments for which recording was switched from VHS mode (SP or EP) to D-VHS mode.
Basic Playback Features • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS [C.RESET] [REW (O )] Checking tape position The tape position indicator...
( page 34). During slow motion playback, simply press [CHANNEL +] or [–] on the VCR (or [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] on the Remote) to adjust tracking. Activate manual tracking Press [CHANNEL +] and [–] on the front panel at the same time during playback.
Automatic operations after rewinding — Next Function Memory The Next Function Memory tells the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. • Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. a– For Automatic Playback Start Press [REW (O)], then press [PLAY (I)] within 2 seconds.
When you record multiple programs or programs with multiple angles, it is impossible to change program on multiple program channel and angles with the control of this VCR. Select the desired program or angle with the control of the TV.
Special Effect Playback • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on.
• Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback. During still picture playback, simply press [CHANNEL +] or [–] on the VCR (or [TV/VCR CH +] or [–] on the Remote) to adjust tracking. Viewing still picture frame by frame —...
In addition, this VCR is equipped with the Video Navigation function, which allows you to quickly locate the programs you have recorded on a tape. When recording on this VCR, the tapes are automatically numbered so that every tape recorded on this VCR has a different tape number.
To eject the tape Press [EJECT (M)] on the front panel when the tape is not running. • You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off. To turn off the VCR Press [POWER]. Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode...
Basic Recording Features • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS Changing display information Press [DISPLAY]. Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the clock time, remaining time and the time counter in sequence.
Even if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “OFF” ( screen display appears when the VCR plays back the blank portion of a tape and the VCR receives the channel which has no broadcast. However, on-screen display does not appear when the input location is selected and no signal is input.
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The “SAP STEREO” indication appears when a stereo program is accompanied by SAP sound. • S-VHS Recording Mode ( page 67) This VCR allows you to record on a D-VHS and S- VHS tape with VHS picture quality. • “S-VHS ET” ( page 68) This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality.
VCR Plus+ C Timer Programming • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. [POWER] [TIMER(j)] CABLE /DBS [DAILY] [BACK] Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to ®...
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However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more than 10 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place. 1. This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the clock time.
In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.
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CHANNEL”, then press [G] or [OK]. Input guide channel number Press [D E] to input (Eg.) When inputting the guide the VCR Plus+ guide channel number for number 6 channel number as WNJU(Ind.) shown in the TV FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP listing.
Express Timer Programming • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. [POWER] [TIMER(j)] CABLE /DBS [DBS] [DAILY] You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance.
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However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more than 10 minutes. • As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place. 1. This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the 2.
• Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS Checking program settings Disengage timer Press [TIMER (j)], then press [POWER]. •...
18) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode. • The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used.
ATTENTION: When this VCR is connected via i.LINK to a TV or a Digital Set Top Box, there may be cases when the images are not recorded by the VCR. In such cases, choose the record command from the i.LINK menu of the TV or the Set Top...
Video Remote Control Timer Programming • Turn on the VCR and the TV (and/or Digital Set Top Box). • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS [AUX] This VCR can perform analog recording of a program which is timer-programmed on your Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box).
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Remote Control Timer Programming, if the program stop time of the Integrated HDTV (or Digital Set Top Box) coincides with the program start time of the VCR or vice versa, only the parts shown below in gray will be recorded. 10:00...
• Tape program information is stored in this VCR’s memory. If this VCR’s memory is damaged and the program information is lost, it is impossible to restore that information. • After recording a tape on this VCR, write the tape number on a label and affix the label to the tape in order to allow you to find the tape by its number.
1:00 NOTE: If you press [NAVI] when a cassette is not loaded, “NO TAPE!” appears on the TV screen. If the VCR does not recognize the tape number of the loaded cassette, “UNRECOGNIZED TAPE NUMBER!” appears on the TV screen.
Finding Tapes • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS -1,5 To play back a selected program on the list screen Select the program that you want to watch, then press [OK].
Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go to the following steps Access title screen Press [D E] to move Navigation SEARCH the arrow to “TITLE”, TAPE NUMBER then press [OK].
CABLE /DBS Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 53, then go to the following steps Access date screen Press [D E] to move the arrow to “DATE”, then press [OK].
“STOP”, SEARCH BLANK SPACE LIST then press [OK]. 0003 10:00 BLANK 0002 12:00 BLANK • The VCR will start 0001 17:00 BLANK 0004 23:00 BLANK search for the TITLE 11/01/99 MON 11:34 AM beginning of the STOP blank part, then stop.
Editing Titles • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS Number keys -1,7 When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title.
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Press the ‘Number’ keys to enter the title. • For entering the characters as the title, refer to ‘How to enter the characters and symbols’ on the right column. (In this example, enter “JVC NEWS”.) Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to “ENTER”, then press [OK].
• For entering the characters as the title, refer to ‘How to enter the characters and symbols’ on page 58. (In this example, enter “JVC NEWS”.) Press [FGD E] to move the arrow to “ENTER”, then press [OK]. Return to normal screen Press [NAVI].
Editing program category When you want to change the program category, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit. Access Video Navigation screen Press [NAVI]. Select program Press [FG] to select the program you want to edit, then press [OK].
DELETE EDIT SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] If memory is full, you have to delete unwanted SELECT information to store more information in the VCR’s memory. LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3 1.
Useful Function Settings • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS [BACK] OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below.
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Video settings “VIDEO FUNCTION” “V. When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest-possible CALIBRATION” pictures. This takes place whenever you play back a tape or start recording after (S-VHS/VHS only) inserting a tape.
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“DV AUDIO REC” Up to four audio signal channels can be input from a DV camcorder through the DV IN connector (i.LINK). This VCR allows you to select and record two of these channels. “AUDIO1” This setting is used to specify which two channels to record.
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Normally select “WIDE16:9”. • In order to let the equipment determine the screen image size, it is recommended that you connect the VCR and TV using the [COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT] connectors or [S VIDEO OUTPUT] connector.
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“OFF” NOTES: • When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape. • If you select a channel on which no signal is received, the channel number is displayed regardless of this function setting.
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COMPULINK] terminal even if “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to “ON”. It is recommended to set the remote control code to A when you use this function. ( • Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. JVC TV with AV COMPULINK...
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• You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function.) •...
Return to normal screen Press [MENU]. NOTE: For further details on the JLIP system or devices, consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customer can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP GUIDE CHANNEL...
Set Up • Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. • Set the [VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS] selector on the Remote to [VCR]. CABLE /DBS ATTENTION: If the i.LINK setting does not work, press [D-VHS] and [STOP (L)] on the front panel simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to reset the settings.
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• The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i.LINK connector on this VCR is 400 Mbps (approximately 400 megabits per second). The maximum data transfer speed that is actually attained may be slower depending on how this VCR is used or if a device with a slower transfer speed is connected to this VCR.
DTLA is guaranteed. The operation of non-DTLA-supported devices is not guaranteed. page page 65). The status You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. E.g. When using this VCR as the recording VCR i.LINK cable (not supplied) To [i.LINK]...
NOTES: • When dubbing using the i.LINK connector, set the recording speed on the recording VCR to the same speed as the source tape on the playback VCR. • When Auto is selected for the recording speed, “AUT” and the selected speed appear on the front display panel in turn.
VCR’s [AUDIO/S VIDEO] input connectors. • When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR from the camcorder. Connect the mini- plug cable (not supplied with this VCR) as illustrated on the left.
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On the front panel: Press [REC (R)]. On the Remote: Press [REC (R)] and [PLAY (I)] at the same time. To use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder Access the “ADDITIONAL” screen ( then set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF” after per- forming step •...
TOSHIBA ZENITH When programmed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVC TV without setting a brand code. [TV/VCR] [TV/VCR CH +/ ]...
16, 17, 25 VIDEOWAY 03, 09, 22 ZENITH 03, 09, 22 DBS BRAND NAME JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) When programmed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed cable boxes or DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers.
You can easily change your Remote and the VCR to send and respond to B, C or D code signals. When using four JVC VCRs, set the four VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that the Remotes can operate these VCRs separately.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. The power will not come on.
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• There is no cassette loaded. • The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed. • The VCR has been set to “L-1”, “L- 2”, “F-1” or “I-1” etc. input location by mistake. • The components have been...
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• The input channel selected on the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect. • The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver. • The DBS receiver is turned off. • Even though you do not use an...
VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM 2. The VCR cannot search for the desired program. 3. “MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen when you try to start recording. 4. The information data for Video Navigation is not registered. OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1. When scanning channels, some of them are skipped over.
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MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR 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. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape.
Error Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the solution. CODE MESSAGE “REC PROHIBITED” “REC PROHIBITED” “CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER”...
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WITHOUT HDCP COPY PROTECTION” * For details of a digital tuner, refer to the instruction manual of the digital tuner. DESCRIPTION • A signal format that is not supported by this VCR was input. • Use a digital tuner*, etc.
..........Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? A. The VCR stops, then [X] and [E] blink on the front display panel. TIMER RECORDING Q.
As this VCR is not equipped with a DTS decoder, connect the [OPTICAL] terminal to an AV amplifier with built-in DTS and set “OPTICAL OUT” to “STREAM” ( to output digital surround sound.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 45 W Power off : 14 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 435 mm x 96 mm x 376 mm (17-3/16"...
JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All products may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis. Color televisions with a screen size of 27" or greater qualify for in-home service.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. JVC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT, DEVICE, COMPONENT, PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS NON-CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT.