Sony Handycam DCR-SR42 Operating Manual page 3

Cleaning
Unplug the set fi'onl tile wall outlet befine
clemling or polishing it. Do not use liqukl clemlers
or aerosol clemlers. U_ a cloth lightly dampened
with wnter for cleaning tile exterior of tile set.
long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall
oullel and disconnect lhe antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage 1o lhe set due to
ligbming and power-line surges.
WaterandMoisture
Do 114)1 use power-]hie operilled _ls lleiff waler
lor example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitcllen
sink. or laundry tub. in a wet basement, or nero a
swimndng pool. etc.
Power-Cord Protection
Route tile power cord so that it is not likely lo be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against tllenl, paying particular attention to the
plugs, receptacles, and the point where tile cord
exits lrom the appliance.
Accessories
Do 114)1 p lace tile set OHilll ilnstable Cgll'l,stilnd,
tripod, brackel, or lable. Tile set may l, dl, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
danlage 1o tile set. Use only a carl stand, lripod,
bracket, or lable recomnlended by the
ii/anu filcl urcr.
Ventilation
Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet arc pro', ided
14)1" necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
opertltion of tile set,
tllld tO pl'otecl it Ii'Oll/
overllealing, lhese slots alld
opellings musl
never
be blocked or covered.
Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth
or other lnaterials.
Never block tile slots and openings by placing
tile set 4)11 a bed, sola. rug, or other similar
surl_lce.
Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper
venlilation is provided.
Do nol place tile set near or over a radialor or
Ileal regislcr, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlighl.
Lightning
For added protection Ior this sel during a lightning
StOlm. or when it is left unattended and unused fi)r
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug tile set fi'oln tile wall outlet and rel_r
servicing to quMified service personnel under tile
lollowing conditions:
When tile power cord or plug is d_unaged or
lrayed.
If liquid has been spilled or objects hz,ve lallen
into lhe set.
If lfie set has been exposed to rain or water.
If the _t has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
If tile set does not operate normally when
lollowing tile operating instructions. Adjust
only lhose controls that are specified in lhe
operating instruclions, hnproper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will
often require exlensive work by a qualified
teclmician to restore the set lo norlnal operalion.
When lbe sel exhibits a distinct change in
perlormance this indicg,tes a need lot service.
Servicing
Do 114)1 alIenlpl to service tile sel yourselI as
openillg or rClllovhlg covers ill_ly expose you lo
dallgerous _,oltilge or other h_lzilrds.
Refer all selwicing to quidilied serx ice personnel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sllre tile
service technician has used mplacemcnl parts
specified by tile tnanufilclurcr lhat b_,ve file sanle
characleristics as the original parts.
Unautllorized subslitufions may resull in fir(,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon conlpletion 4)1any sel"_ice or repairs to tile
set, ask tile selwice tccllnician
to perfi)ru/
ro/llille
salcty checks (as specified by tile manuli,cmrcr)
to detcrnline thal lhe set is in salP operaling
ColldJlion.