About This Manual; Safety Information - Sony Esprit TAV-L1 Operating Instructions Manual

About this manual

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the remote. You can also use the controls on the system if
they have the same or similar names as those on the
remote.
• The Control Menu items may be different depending on
the area.
• "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs,
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• The following symbols are used in this manual.
Symbol Functions available for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs in video mode, and
DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in VR
(Video Recording) mode
VIDEO CDs (including Super
VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
video CD format or Super VCD
format)
Super Audio CDs
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs containing MP3*
tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX*
DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs containing MP3*
audio tracks, JPEG image files,
and DivX*
*1 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by
ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
®
*2 DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by
DivX, Inc.
*3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
1
audio
2 3
* video files)
1
2 3
* video files)

Safety information

AC power cord (mains
lead)
• Unplug the AC power
cord (mains lead)
when moving the
system. Do not move
the system with the
AC power cord
(mains lead) plugged in. It may damage the AC power
cord (mains lead) and result in fire or electric shock.
• If you damage the AC power cord
(mains lead), it may result in fire or
electric shock.
– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the
AC power cord (mains lead)
excessively. The core conductors
may be exposed or broken,
causing a short-circuit, which
may cause fire or electric shock.
– Do not modify or damage the AC
power cord (mains lead).
– Do not put anything heavy on the
AC power cord (mains lead). Do
not pull the AC power cord
(mains lead).
– Keep the AC power cord (mains lead) away from heat
sources.
– Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC
power cord (mains lead).
• If the AC power cord (mains lead) is damaged, stop using
it and ask your dealer or Sony service centre to exchange
it.
• Do not use the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) on
any other equipment.
• Use only an original Sony AC power cord (mains lead),
not other brands.
AC power cord (mains lead)/
cable protection
Pull out the AC power cord (mains
lead)/cable by the plug. Do not
pull on the AC power cord (mains
lead)/cable itself.
AC power source (mains)
Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert
the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor fit
may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact
your electrician to have the mains socket
changed.
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