Important Safeguards - Sony DCR-HC48 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating
the appliance, attd keep this manual for
future reference.
Carefully observe all warnittgs, precautions
and ittstructions oil the appliance, or the otte
described iu the operating instructions :utd
adhere to them.
PowerSources
This set should be operated only Ii'om tile type (51
power source indicated on tile marking labeh It
you are not sure oI the type of electrical power
supplied to your home, consull your dealer or
local power conlpany. For those sets designed to
opel_lte |ronl b_lUel y po reel-, or other sources, le |_r
to tile operaling illstructions,
Polarization
This set may be equipped with a polarized ac
power coM phlg (a phlg ha_ing one blade wider
than the olher).
This plug will tit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a satcty Icamre. If you are unable to
insert tile plug tully into the outlet, fly reversing
the plug, If the plug should still Iidl to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed,
Do not dellrat the salcty purpose of the polarized
plug by lorcing it in.
Overloading
Do not o_,erload w_lll oullets, extensioll cords or
comenience receptacles beyond their capacity',
since this can result in lirc (51" e lectric shock.
ObjectandLiquid Entry
Ne_er push objects of any kind into tile set
through openings as they nmy touch dangerous
_, o ltiJge points Ill"short OUtparts that could rcsu][
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do noI use _ltt_lchlllents llOt reCOlllnlended by tile
ii/anul;lclur_2r, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug tile set fi'om the wall outlet belore
cle_uling or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners
or _,erosol clemlers. Use _,cloth lightly dampened
with w;tter for cleaning tile exterior OI tile set.
Water andMoisture
Do not use power-line operi/ted _ts neilr water
lor example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, (51" h mndry tub, in it wet basement, or near _l
swinmling pool, etc.
Power-Cord P rotection
Route tile power cord SOthitt it is llOt likely Iv)be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
againsl lhem, paying particular attention to file
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord
exits Irom the appliance.
Accessories
Do not place the set Oil illl/instilhle carl, sla,nd,
tripod, bracket, or table. The sel may tall. causing
serious inju W to a child or an adult, and serious
danlzlge to tile set. Use only a carl, stand, tripod,
brackel, or lable recommended by lhe
ii/anuI_lclurcr,
Ventilation
Tile slots and openings in the cabinet mc prm ided
Ior necessmy ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation oI tile set, and to protect it h'oln
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Never cover tile slots and openings with a cloth
or olher nlalerials.
Never block tile slots and openings by placing
tile set on a bed, sol_,, rug, or other silnilar
surlgce.
Never place the set in a confined space, such as
a bookcase, or buill-in cabinel, unless proper
venlilation is provided.
Do not place lhe set near or over a radiator or
Ileal register, or where il is exposed to direct
sunlighl,
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