Sony MZ-R5ST Operating Instruction page 40

Notes on batteries
Incorrect battery usage may lead to
leakage of battery fluid or bursting
batteries. To prevent such accidents,
observe the following precautions:
• Install the + and – poles of the batteries
correctly.
• Do not install new and used batteries
or different kinds of batteries together.
• Do not try to recharge dry batteries.
• When the recorder is not to be used for
a long time, be sure to remove the
batteries.
• If a battery leak should develop,
carefully and throughly wipe away
battery fluid from the battery
compartment before inserting new
ones.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of reach of
children. Should the battery be
swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately .
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to
assure good contact.
• Be sure to install the battery in the
correct polarity position.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, as doing so may cause a
short-circuit.
• Do not break up the battery or throw it
into a fire, which might cause it to
explode.
Carefully dispose of the used battery.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to
manufacturer's instructions.
Note on mechanical noise
The recorder gives off mechanical noise
while operating, which is caused by the
power-saving system of the recorder and
it is not a problem.
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To protect a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the
tab at the side of the MD. In this position,
the MD cannot be recorded. To record
again, slide the tab back so the tab is
visible.
Back of the MD
Record-protect
Note on digital recording
This recorder uses the Serial Copy
Management System, which allows only
first-generation digital copies to be made
from premastered software. You can only
make copies from a home-recorded MD
by using the analog (line out) connections.
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Digital recording
Home- No
recorded digital
MD recording
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your recorder, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Tab
Recordable
MD