Sony GV-D200E Operating Instructions Manual page 98

Maintenance information and
precautions
Precautions
VCR operation
•Operate your VCR on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4
V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in this operating instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your VCR and have it checked
by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
•Handle your VCR rightly, and do not give a
mechanical shock.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF when you
are not using your VCR.
•Do not wrap your VCR with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
•Keep your VCR away from strong magnetic
fields or mechanical vibration. Noise may
appear on the image.
•If your VCR is used in a cold place, a residual
image may appear on the monitor screen. This
is not a malfunction.
•While using your VCR, the bottom of the VCR
may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
On handling tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the
rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense
the type and thickness of the tape and if the
recording tab is in or out.
VCR care
•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the
power and play back a tape for about 3 minutes
when your VCR is not to be used for a long
time.
•Clean the VCR body with a dry soft cloth, or a
soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
solvent which may damage the finish.
•Do not let sand get into your VCR. When you
use your VCR on a sandy beach or in a dusty
place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or
dust may cause your VCR to malfunction, and
sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
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