Sony RDR-HX900 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
smface such as a mg that might
block file ventilafion holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar refit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunligN,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs away
fiom equipment with strong
magnets SllCh
as
microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place hea_3' objects on the
recorder.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with
liqui&, such as vases, on the
apparams.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long
as it is connected to the wall omlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned ofl_
• 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, grasp the phlg itself:
never pull the cord
• Before disconnecting the AC
power cord, check that the
recorder's hard disk is not
operating (recording or dubbing)
on the front panel display.
On recording
Make trial leco2 dings befme making
the actual recording.
On compensationfor lost
recordings
Sony is not liable and w-ill not
compensate tbr any lost recordings
or relevant losses, inchlding when
recordings are not made due to
reasons including recorder failure,
or when the contents of a recording
are lost or damaged as a result of
recorder fhilure or repair unde2laken
to the recorder. Son), will not
restore, recover, or replicate tile
recorded contents unde2 any
circumstances
Copyrights
• Television pwglams fihns video
tapes, discs, and other materials
may be copyrighted UnaNhorized
recording of such material may be
connary to tile provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization fiom the cable
television transmitter and/o2
program owner
• This product incoqgorates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patens
and other intellectual prope2_
rights. Use of this copylight
protection technology nmst be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
iNended for home and other
limited viewing uses only mlless
othe2avise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guardfunction
Since the lecorder has a cop.,,, guard
fimction, programs received through
an external tmler (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the D,pe of signal.
IMPORTANTNOTICE
Caution: This recolder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-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 any questions or
problems concerning your recorde2,
please consult your nearest Sony
deale!.
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read tbeseinstructions.
2 Keep these instmcfions
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use tiffs apparatus near
waler.
6 Clean only with dl), cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accoldance
with the manufacturegs
instmcfions
8 Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registe2s, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safbtypurpose
of the polarized or motmding-
_,pe phlg. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other A grounding _,pe plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. Tlw wide
blade or the third prong are
provided tbr your safety If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10 Pwtect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
paticularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
alJpamms.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
mallllfaNtlrer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufactmer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cm_iapparams
combination to avoid injmy
from tip-over
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Unplug this alJparams during
lighming storms or when umlsed
for long periods of time
Refer all se2"vicing to qualified
sel"vice personnel Se2",dcing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to mill or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped