General; Warning; Precautions - Sony RDR-HX825 Service Manual

This section is extracted from instruction manual.
(RDR-HX825 : 2-886-040-E1 (1))

Precautions

WARNING

• This unit operates on 220 –
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that
the unit's operating voltage is
identical with your local power
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
supply.
shock, do not expose this apparatus
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
to rain or moisture.
do not place objects filled with
To avoid electrical shock, do not
liquids, such as vases, on the
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
apparatus.
qualified personnel only.
• Install this system so that the
The mains lead must be changed
mains lead can be unplugged
only at a qualified service shop.
from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.
GUIDE Plus+, S
G-LINK are (1) registered
This appliance is classified as a
trademarks or trademarks of, (2)
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
manufactured under license from
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
and (3) subject of various
MARKING is located on the laser
international patents and patent
protective housing inside the
applications owned by, or licensed
enclosure.
to, Gemstar-TV Guide
International, Inc. and/or its related
CAUTION
affiliates.
The use of optical instruments with
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE
this product will increase eye
INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/
hazard. As the laser beam used in
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES
this DVD recorder is harmful to
ARE NOT IN ANY WAY
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY
the cabinet.
OF THE PROGRAM
Refer servicing to qualified
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
personnel only.
PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE
PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT
SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE
INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES
BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING
LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
This label is located on the laser
PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
protective housing inside the
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT,
enclosure.
OR SERVICES RELATING TO
THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
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Copyrights About this manual
• Television programmes, films, • In this manual, the internal
video tapes, discs, and other hard disk drive is written as
materials may be copyrighted. "HDD," and "disc" is used as a
Unauthorized recording of general reference for the HDD,
such material may be contrary DVDs, or CDs unless
to the provisions of the otherwise specified by the text
copyright laws. Also, use of or illustrations.
this recorder with cable • Icons, such as
television transmission may at the top of each explanation
require authorization from the indicate what kind of media
cable television transmitter can be used with the function
and/or programme owner. being explained.
• This product incorporates • Instructions in this manual
copyright protection describe the controls on the
technology that is protected by remote. You can also use the
U.S. patents and other controls on the recorder if they
intellectual property rights. have the same or similar
Use of this copyright names as those on the remote.
protection technology must be • The on-screen display
authorized by Macrovision, illustrations used in this
and is intended for home and manual may not match the
other limited viewing uses graphics displayed on your TV
only unless otherwise screen.
authorized by Macrovision. • The explanations regarding
Reverse engineering or DVDs in this manual refer to
disassembly is prohibited. DVDs created on this recorder.
The explanations do not apply
Copy guard function
to DVDs that are created on
other recorders and played
Since the recorder has a copy
back on this recorder.
guard function, programmes
received through an external
tuner (not supplied) may contain
copy protection signals (copy
guard function) 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-screen
display image on your
television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the
still video image or on-
screen display image
displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you
risk permanent damage to
your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
recorder, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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SECTION 1

GENERAL

Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union and
other European countries
with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on
V ,
HOW IEW its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more
detailed information about
recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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• Do not attempt to replace or
Precautions
upgrade the hard disk by
yourself, as this may result in
malfunction.
This equipment has been tested
If the hard disk drive should
and found to comply with the
malfunction, you cannot recover
limits set out in the EMC
lost data. The hard disk drive is
Directive using a connection
only a temporary storage space.
cable shorter than 3 metres.
About repairing the hard
On safety
disk drive
Should any solid object or liquid
fall into the cabinet, unplug the • The contents of the hard disk
recorder and have it checked by drive may be checked in case
qualified personnel before of repair or inspection during a
operating it any further. malfunction or modification.
However, the contents will not
About the hard disk drive
be backed up or saved by
The hard disk has a high storage Sony.
density, which enables long • If the hard disk needs to be
recording durations and quick formatted or replaced, it will
access to the written data. be done at the discretion of
However, it can easily be Sony. All contents of the hard
damaged by shock, vibration or disk drive will be erased,
dust, and should be kept away including contents that violate
from magnets. To avoid losing copyright laws.
important data, observe the
On power sources
following precautions.
• Do not apply a strong shock to
• The recorder is not
the recorder.
disconnected from the AC
• Do not place the recorder in a
power source (mains) as long
location subject to mechanical
as it is connected to the wall
vibrations or in an unstable
outlet, even if the recorder
location.
itself has been turned off.
• Do not place the recorder on
• If you are not going to use the
top of a hot surface, such as a
recorder for a long time, be
VCR or amplifier (receiver).
sure to disconnect the recorder
• Do not use the recorder in a
from the wall outlet. To
place subject to extreme
disconnect the AC power cord
changes in temperature
(mains lead), grasp the plug
(temperature gradient less than
itself; never pull the cord.
10 °C/hour).
• Do not move the recorder with
its mains lead connected.
• Do not disconnect the mains
lead while the power is on.
• When disconnecting the mains
lead, turn off the power and
make sure that the hard disk
drive is not operating (the
clock is displayed in the front
panel display for at least 30
seconds and all recording or
dubbing has stopped).
• Do not move the recorder for
one minute after you have
unplugged the mains lead.
RDR-HX820/HX825
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the recorder.
On recording
Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
On compensation for lost
recordings
Sony is not liable and will not
compensate for any lost
recordings or relevant losses,
including when recordings are
not made due to reasons
including recorder failure, or
when the contents of a recording
are lost or damaged as a result of
recorder failure or repair
undertaken to the recorder. Sony
will not restore, recover, or
replicate the recorded contents
under any circumstances.
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