Sony DVP-FX700 Service Manual page 5

Precautions (continued)
On the rechargeable battery
• Charge the rechargeable battery before you start using it.
• Do not allow dust to come into contact with the battery
terminals of the player and rechargeable battery.
• Do not short the terminals.
• Do not open the terminal covers of the player.
• Keep the battery dry.
• Use only the rechargeable battery(NP-FX100) supplied
with this player(DVP-FX700). Other rechargeable batter-
ies supplied with other models cannot be used with this
player.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not incinerate.
• Dispose of use battery promptly.
To dispose of the rechargeable battery
• Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery
used to power this product. Please consult with your local
authority.
Precautions (continued)
On handing the player
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. If
you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will
not operate properly.
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the player. The
player and the discs may be damaged.
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, on an unlevel
surface, or in a car with its windows closed.
• Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket during use as
it may cause malfunction or serious accidents.
• If the player causes interface to radio or television recep-
tion, turn off the player or move it away from the radio or
television.
• Keep the player and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or lager loud-
speakers.
To store the rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery is consumed gradually as time
elapses even if is not used. In order to prevent the battery
from deteriorating, store the rechargeable battery as fol-
lows:
• Remove the rechargeable battery from the player after
use.
• Use up the battery completely on the player before stor-
ing it.
• Keep the rechargeable battery in a cool location to pre-
vent it from deteriorating.
• Charge and use the rechargeable battery at least once in
6 months.
On charging the rechargeable battery
• Heat may build up the rechargeable battery while
charging. This is not a malfunction.
• When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable bat-
tery becomes about half the normal life, you may need to
replace the battery with a new one.
• Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the player as
soon as the battery has been charged. Leaving it con-
nected may result in reduced battery performance.
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• If the player is brought directly from a cold to warm loca-
tion, or is placed in a very damp place, moisture may con-
dense on the lenses of the player. Should this occur, the
player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc and leave the player for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g, heart, square, star)
cannot be player on this player. Do not use discs.
• While operating, do not move,shake or otherwise allow
any shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction.
• Use this player in a stable, horizontal position where it is
not subject to vibration.
• Do not touch the disc if it is still spinning when you open
the lid.
• When you move the player, take out any, you don't, the
disc may be damaged.
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