Sony SLV-N81 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

Important Safeguards
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely betbre operating the
appliance, and keep this manual lbr future reference
Carefully obsel_'e all warnings, precautions and
instructions on tbe appliance, or the one described in
the operating instructions and adhere to them.
Use
Power sources
This set sbould be operated only
from tile type of power source
indicated on the marking label If
you are not sure of the type of
electrical power supplied to your
home, consult your dealer or local power company.
For those sets designed to operate from battery
power, or other sources, rethr to the operating
instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other),
or with a tbree-wire grounding type plug (a plug
having a third pin for grounding) Follow the
instructions below:
For the set with a polarized ac power cord
plug:
This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a
safety IEature. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug If the plug sbould still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outle_ installed.
Do not dethat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug by forcing it in.
For the set with a three-wire grounding
type ac plug:
This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety f?3ture. If you are
unable to insert tile plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not
dethat the safety purpose of the grounding plug
Overloading
Do 1"totoverload wall outlets,
extension cords or convenience I (_r_
receptacles beyond their capacity,
since tbis can result in fire or
electric sbock
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push ol_iec_s of any kind into
the set through openings as they
may touch dangerous vohage
points or sho_t out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachlrtents not
recommended by the manu_acture_; as
they may cause bazards.
Cleaning
Unplug tile set from the wall
outlet before cleaning or polisbing
it. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for
cleaning the exterior of the set
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets f'_. Ik..--.
near water - for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, eta
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so tbat it is
not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or
against tbem, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits
from the appliance
Accessories
Do not place the set on an _ _._-_
unstable calf. stand, tripod,
bracket or table. The set may
fall, causing serious il_iury to a
child or an adult, and serious damage to tbe set. Use
only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart
combination should be moved
witb care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cmt
combination to overturn
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of
the set, and to protect it from overheating, tbese slots
and openings must never be blocked or covered
• Never cover the slo_s and
openings with a cloth or otber
materials.
• Never block tile slots and
openings by placing the set on
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface.
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