Sony GV-D1000 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual page 204

Maintenance information and
precautions
Precautions
VCR operation
•Operate your VCR on a 7.2 V (battery pack) or
an 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
•If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your VCR and have it checked
by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
•Handle your VCR property, and do not subject
it to mechanical shock.
•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your VCR.
•Do not operate the VCR with its ventilation
slots covered. Doing so might cause heat to
build up inside.
•Keep your VCR away from strong magnetic
fields or mechanical vibration.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers
or a sharp-pointed object.
•If your VCR is used in a cold place, a residual
image may appear on the LCD screen. This is
not a malfunction.
•While using your VCR, the back of the LCD
screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.
On handling tapes
•Do not insert anything into the small holes on
the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to
sense the type and thickness of the tape and if
the recording tab is in or out.
•Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the
tape.
•Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To
remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft
cloth.
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