Precautions - Sony RDR-GX330 Operating Instructions Manual

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 meters.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
recorder and have it checked by
qualified personnel bel\m:
operating it any limher.
Onpowersources
• The recorder is not
disconnected fromthe AC
power soulve 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 R)ra king time, be
sure to disconnect the recorder
from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cor&
grasp the plug itself: never pull
the cord.
Onplacement
• Place tile recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up ill the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place Ihe recorder in a
location
near helt sources_ or
in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
• Do not placetherecorderin an
inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens_ or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the recorder.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Onrecording
Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
Oncompensation for lost
recordings
Sony is not liable and _ill not
compensate for any lost
recordings or relevant losses,
inchlding when recordings are
not nlade due to reasons
including recorder failure, or
when the contents of a recording
are lost or damaged as a result of
recorder failure or repair
underlaken to the recorder. Sony
will not restore, recover, or
replicate the recorded contents
under ally circunlstances.
Copyrights
• Teh:vision programs, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
UnauthoriTcd recording of
such material may
be contrm3
to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of
this recorder with cable
television transmisskm may
require aulhorization from the
cable television transmitter
and/or program owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection
technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovisiom
and is intended lbr home and
other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise
authorized by M ,crovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy
guard limction, programs
received through an external
tuner (not supplied) may contain
copy protection signals (copy
guard Rmction) and as such may
not be recordable, depending on
the type of signah
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is
capable of holding a still
video image or oil-screen
display image on your
television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the
still video image or on-
screen display image
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 ally questions or
problems concerning your
recorder, please consuh your
nearest Sony dealer.
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