Sony MZ-S1 Operating Instructions Manual page 50

Caring for others
Keep _he volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to ]lear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people pound you.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
• When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep
it in its case.
• DO no_ break open the shutter.
• Do not place 1he cartridge where it will be
subject to light, extreme
temperatures,
moisture or dus_.
• Attach the supplied MD label only in the
space designaled for it on the disc. Do not
stick it on any other disc surPace.
On cleaning
• Clean tile recorder casing _,_sit b a soft cloth
slightly moistened with wa_er or a mild
detergent solution. DO ]lot use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzene as it may mar tile finish
oflhe casing.
• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to
remove dirt.
• Dusl on lhe lens may prevent the unit from
operating properly. Be sure to close the disc
compartment lid af]er inserting or ejeOing an
MD.
• To oNain the best sound quality, use a dry
cloth to wipe the plugs oflhe headphones/
earphones. Dirly plugs may cause sound
distortion or intermillent breaks in the sound.
Notes on battery
Incorrect b_ltery usage may lead to leakoge of
battery fluid or bursting baltery. To prevent
such accidents, observe tile following
precautions:
• Install the _ and poles of the ballery
correOly.
• When tile recorder is nol to be used for a long
time, be sure to remove the battery.
• Do nol carry or store file dry battery with
metallic objects such as coins, key rings, or
necklaces. This inky cause a short-circuit and
the generation of heat.
• lfa battery leak should develop, caretu!ly and
flloroughly wipe away b_ltery fluid from file
battery compartment before inserting new
ones.
Note on mechanical noise
The recorder gives off mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-saving
system of the recorder and it is not a problem.
To protect a recorded MD
To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at
the side of_he MD. In ibis position, the MD
cannot be recorded or edited. To record again,
slide the tab back so the tab is visible.
Tab
Recorded material
Back of the MD is protected.
Recorded material
is not protected.
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