Sony RDR-GX315 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

• Keep the recorder and d iscs away
from equipment with s trong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy ol2jects on the
recorder.
• To prevent fire or s hock hazard, do
not place objects filled w ith
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparams.
• When you m ove the r ecorder, take
out any d iscs. Ifyou do not, the
disc may be damaged.
Onrecording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malRmction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
• Make trial recordings belk_re
making the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Tele_ ision i_rograms, films, video
tapes, discs, md other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization from Ihe cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherx_ise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copyguardfunction
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, progr mls received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard Rmction) 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-scrcv, n displ ly image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-scrcvq_ display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
pr(@ction televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read Ihesc instructions.
2 Keepthese instructions.
3 Heed dl warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6 Clean only with d U cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8 Do not install near my heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registep,, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9 Do not dell:at the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong arc
provided for your sali:ty. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, constdt an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
illanufacturcr.
12 Use only with the carl stand,
tripod, brackeL or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
wilh the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the call/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
lk_r long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personneh Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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