Warning - Sony RDR-GX7 Operating Instructions Manual

To prevent fire or shock h_d, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The AC power cord must be changed
only at a qualified service shop only.
CAUTION
The nse 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 synlbol is intended to alert the
user to tbe presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
prodttc_'s enclosure that may be of
su_cien_ magndude to constitute a rlsk
of electric shock _o persons¸
This symbot is intended to alert tt_e
user to tbe presence of'important
operating and nlalmenance (servicing)
instructions m the literature
accompnnying tt_e appliance
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
of the unit Record the serial number in the space
provided below Refhr to tbem whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product
Model No RDR-GX7
Serial No. .................................................
CAUTION
You ale cautioned that any change ot nlodificadons
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authorPy Tooperate fl_is equipment
This equlpmem has been tested and found to comply
with the limits fbe a Class B digital device, pnrsuan{
to Part 15 oftbe FCC Rules These limits arc
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio fi'eqaency energy and, if not installed and used
in accoldance wUb the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio conml_anlcations.
However, there is no gualantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation If this
equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio
or lelevision leceptlon, which can be determined by
turning the equipment offand on, the user is
encouraged to tly to correct the interfbrence by one
or nlore of the fbllowing nleasurcs:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
diffbrent fl'ona that to which tt_e receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician fPr help
VCR Plus+ and PlnsCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
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.
Onsafety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have
it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
Onpowersources
• The recorder is not disconnected fi'om
the AC power source 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, he sure to disconnect
the recorder from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
Onplacement
• Place the recorder in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up
in the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surtZace 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 the recorder in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, 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 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 apparatns.
Onoperation
• if the recorder 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
recol*ter. Should this occur, the
recorder may not
operate properly,
In
this case, remove the disc and leave the
recorder turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out
any discs. If you don't, the disc may be
damaged.
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WARNING