Warning.2; Precautions - Sony BDP-S185 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Blu-
ray Disc/DVD player 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.
For customers in European countries
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland
A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e.,
marked with <^> or ^ mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in Australia/New Zealand
The above symbol is applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection
systems.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates lhat the battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead.
Ry ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with
an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced
by qualified service staff only.
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To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand
over the product at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other, batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in European countries
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz. Check
that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your
local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Install this unit so that the AC power cord (mains
lead) can be unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of trouble.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive
using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as
a rug that might block the ventilation holes.
• Do not install this player in a confined space, such
as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player outdoors, in vehicles, on
ships, or on other vessels.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside the
player. Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and
leave the player turned on for about half an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
• Do not install the player in an inclined position. It
is designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Do not place heavy or unstable objects on the
player.
• Do not place any objects other than discs on the
disc tray. Doing so may cause damage to the
player or the object.
• Take out any discs from the tray when you move
the player. If you don't, the disc may be damaged.
• Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) and
all other cables from the player when you move
the player.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is connected to
the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been
turned off.
• Disconnect the player from the wall outlet if you
are not going to use the player for a long time. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Observe following points to prevent the AC
power cord (mains lead) being damaged. Do not
use the AC power cord (mains lead) if it is
damaged, as doing so may result in an electric
shock or fire.
- Do not pinch the AC power cord (mains lead)
between the player and wall, shelf, etc.
- Do not put anything heavy on the AC power
cord (mains lead) or pull on the AC power cord
(mains lead) itself.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. Your ears and the speakers may be
damaged when the sound level reaches the peak.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause' the
apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the events that this player is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
On connecting to the HDMI OUT jack
Observe the following as improper handling may
damage the HDMI OUT jack and the connector.
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