General; Warning; Precautions - Sony RDR-HX520 Service Manual

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
The mains lead must be changed
only at a qualified service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this DVD recorder is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
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About this manual
Check your model name
The instructions in this
manual are for 4 models:
RDR-HX520, RDR-HX720,
RDR-HX722, and RDR-
HX920. Check your model
name by looking at the front
panel of the recorder.
• In this manual, the internal
hard disk drive is written as
"HDD," and "disc" is used as a
general reference for the HDD,
DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
• Icons, such as
DVD
at the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media
can be used with the function
being explained.
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if they
have the same or similar
names as those on the remote.
• The on-screen display
illustrations used in this
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding
DVDs in this manual refer to
DVDs created on this recorder.
The explanations do not apply
to DVDs that are created on
other recorders and played
back on this recorder.
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Precautions

Precautions
• This unit operates on 220 –
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that
the unit's operating voltage is
identical with your local power
This equipment has been tested
supply.
and found to comply with the
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
limits set out in the EMC
do not place objects filled with
Directive using a connection
liquids, such as vases, on the
cable shorter than 3 metres.
apparatus.
• Install this system so that the
On safety
mains lead can be unplugged
from the wall socket
Should any solid object or liquid
immediately in the event of
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
trouble.
recorder and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
S V is a registered
HOW IEW
operating it any further.
trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
About the hard disk drive
S V system is manufactured
HOW IEW
under licence from Gemstar The hard disk has a high storage
Development Corporation.
density, which enables long
recording durations and quick
access to the written data.
However, it can easily be
damaged by shock, vibration or
dust, and should be kept away
from magnets. To avoid losing
important data, observe the
Disposal of Old Electrical
following precautions.
& Electronic Equipment
• Do not apply a strong shock to
(Applicable in the
the recorder.
European Union and • Do not place the recorder in a
other European countries location subject to mechanical
vibrations or in an unstable
with separate collection
location.
systems)
• Do not place the recorder on
This symbol on the product or on
top of a hot surface, such as a
its packaging indicates that this
VCR or amplifier (receiver).
product shall not be treated as
• Do not use the recorder in a
household waste. Instead it shall be
place subject to extreme
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of changes in temperature
electrical and electronic
(temperature gradient less than
equipment. By ensuring this
10 °C/hour).
product is disposed of correctly,
• Do not move the recorder with
you will help prevent potential
its mains lead connected.
negative consequences for the
• Do not disconnect the mains
environment and human health,
lead while the power is on.
which could otherwise be caused
• When disconnecting the mains
by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of lead, turn off the power and
materials will help to conserve
make sure that the hard disk
natural resources. For more
drive is not operating (the
detailed information about
clock is displayed in the front
recycling of this product, please
panel display and all recording
contact your local Civic Office,
or dubbing has stopped).
your household waste disposal
• Do not move the recorder for
service or the shop where you
one minute after you have
purchased the product.
unplugged the mains lead.
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SECTION 1

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• Do not attempt to replace or
upgrade the hard disk by
yourself, as this may result in
malfunction.
If the hard disk drive should
malfunction, you cannot recover
lost data. The hard disk drive is
only a temporary storage space.
About repairing the hard
disk drive
• The contents of the hard disk
drive may be checked in case
of repair or inspection during a
malfunction or modification.
However, the contents will not
be backed up or saved by
Sony.
• If the hard disk needs to be
formatted or replaced, it will
be done at the discretion of
Sony. All contents of the hard
disk drive will be erased,
including contents that violate
copyright laws.
On power sources
• The recorder is not
disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the recorder
from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Before disconnecting the AC
power cord (mains lead),
check that the recorder's hard
disk is not operating
(recording or dubbing) on the
front panel display.
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On placement Copyrights
• Place the recorder in a location • Television programmes, films,
with adequate ventilation to video tapes, discs, and other
prevent heat build-up in the materials may be copyrighted.
recorder. Unauthorized recording of
• Do not place the recorder on a such material may be contrary
soft surface such as a rug that to the provisions of the
might block the ventilation copyright laws. Also, use of
holes. this recorder with cable
• Do not place the recorder in a television transmission may
confined space such as a require authorization from the
bookshelf or similar unit. cable television transmitter
• Do not place the recorder in a and/or programme owner.
location near heat sources, or • This product incorporates
in a place subject to direct copyright protection
sunlight, excessive dust, or technology that is protected by
mechanical shock. U.S. patents and other
• Do not place the recorder in an intellectual property rights.
inclined position. It is Use of this copyright
designed to be operated in a protection technology must be
horizontal position only. authorized by Macrovision,
• Keep the recorder and discs and is intended for home and
away from equipment with other limited viewing uses
strong magnets, such as only unless otherwise
microwave ovens, or large authorized by Macrovision.
loudspeakers. Reverse engineering or
• Do not place heavy objects on disassembly is prohibited.
the recorder.
Copy guard function
On recording
Since the recorder has a copy
Make trial recordings before guard function, programmes
making the actual recording. received through an external
tuner (not supplied) may contain
On compensation for lost
copy protection signals (copy
guard function) and as such may
recordings
not be recordable, depending on
Sony is not liable and will not
the type of signal.
compensate for any lost
recordings or relevant losses,
IMPORTANT NOTICE
including when recordings are
not made due to reasons
Caution: This recorder is
including recorder failure, or
capable of holding a still
when the contents of a recording
video image or on-screen
are lost or damaged as a result of
display image on your
recorder failure or repair
television screen
undertaken to the recorder. Sony
indefinitely. If you leave the
will not restore, recover, or
still video image or on-
replicate the recorded contents
screen display image
under any circumstances.
displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you
risk permanent damage to
your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
recorder, please consult your
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