General; Warning; Precautions - Sony RDR-GX330 Service Manual

This symbol is
intended to alert the

WARNING

user to the presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage"
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
within the product's
shock, do not expose this apparatus
enclosure that may be
to rain or moisture.
of sufficient
To avoid electrical shock, do not
magnitude to
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
constitute a risk of
qualified personnel only.
electric shock to
The AC power cord must be
persons.
changed only at a qualified service
shop.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
CAUTION
user to the presence
The use of optical instruments with of important
this product will increase eye operating and
hazard. As the laser beam used in maintenance
this DVD recorder is harmful to (servicing)
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble instructions in the
the cabinet. literature
Refer servicing to qualified accompanying the
personnel only. appliance.
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. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. RDR-GX330
Serial No.______________
This label is located on the laser
CAUTION
protective housing inside the
You are cautioned that any
enclosure.
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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Important Safety
14) Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Instructions
Servicing is required when
1) Read these instructions.
the apparatus has been
2) Keep these instructions.
damaged in any way, such as
3) Heed all warnings.
power-supply cord or plug is
4) Follow all instructions.
damaged, liquid has been
5) Do not use this apparatus
spilled or objects have fallen
near water.
into the apparatus, the
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
apparatus has been exposed
7) Do not block any ventilation
to rain or moisture, does not
openings. Install in
operate normally, or has
accordance with the
been dropped.
manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
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sources such as radiators,
• In this manual, "disc" is used
heat registers, stoves, or
as a general reference for the
other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce DVDs or CDs unless
heat. otherwise specified by the text
9) Do not defeat the safety
or illustrations.
purpose of the polarized or
• Icons, such as DVD
grounding-type plug. A
at the top of each explanation
polarized plug has two
indicate what kind of media
blades with one wider than
can be used with the function
the other. A grounding type
being explained.
plug has two blades and a
• Instructions in this manual
third grounding prong. The
describe the controls on the
wide blade or the third prong
remote. You can also use the
are provided for your safety.
controls on the recorder if they
If the provided plug does not
have the same or similar
fit into your outlet, consult
names as those on the remote.
an electrician for
• The on-screen display
replacement of the obsolete
illustrations used in this
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from manual may not match the
being walked on or pinched graphics displayed on your TV
particularly at plugs,
screen.
convenience receptacles,
• The explanations regarding
and the point where they exit
DVDs in this manual refer to
from the apparatus.
DVDs created on this recorder.
11) Only use attachments/
The explanations do not apply
accessories specified by the
to DVDs that are created on
manufacturer.
other recorders and played
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
back on this recorder.
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of
time.
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SECTION 1

GENERAL

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Note
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Precaution
Install this system so that the AC
power cord can be unplugged from
the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
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• To prevent fire or shock

Precautions

hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
This equipment has been tested
On recording
and found to comply with the
limits set out in the EMC
Make trial recordings before
Directive using a connection
making the actual recording.
cable shorter than 3 meters.
On compensation for lost
On safety
recordings
Should any solid object or liquid
Sony is not liable and will not
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
compensate for any lost
recorder and have it checked by
recordings or relevant losses,
qualified personnel before
including when recordings are
operating it any further.
not made due to reasons
including recorder failure, or
On power sources
when the contents of a recording
• The recorder is not
are lost or damaged as a result of
disconnected from the AC
recorder failure or repair
power source as long as it is
undertaken to the recorder. Sony
connected to the wall outlet,
will not restore, recover, or
even if the recorder itself has
replicate the recorded contents
been turned off.
under any circumstances.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be
Copyrights
sure to disconnect the recorder
• Television programs, films,
from the wall outlet. To
video tapes, discs, and other
disconnect the AC power cord,
materials may be copyrighted.
grasp the plug itself; never pull
Unauthorized recording of
the cord.
such material may be contrary
to the provisions of the
On placement
copyright laws. Also, use of
• Place the recorder in a location
this recorder with cable
with adequate ventilation to
television transmission may
prevent heat build-up in the
require authorization from the
recorder.
cable television transmitter
• Do not place the recorder on a
and/or program owner.
soft surface such as a rug that
• This product incorporates
might block the ventilation
copyright protection
holes.
technology that is protected by
• Do not place the recorder in a
U.S. patents and other
confined space such as a
intellectual property rights.
bookshelf or similar unit.
Use of this copyright
• Do not place the recorder in a
protection technology must be
location near heat sources, or
authorized by Macrovision,
in a place subject to direct
and is intended for home and
sunlight, excessive dust, or
other limited viewing uses
mechanical shock.
only unless otherwise
• Do not place the recorder in an
authorized by Macrovision.
inclined position. It is
Reverse engineering or
designed to be operated in a
disassembly is prohibited.
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.
RDR-GX330
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy
guard function, programs
received through an external
tuner (not supplied) may contain
copy protection signals (copy
guard function) and as such may
not be recordable, depending on
the type of signal.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder 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
recorder, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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