WARNING Installing
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
* Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
not expose the unit to rain or
heat buildup.
moisture.
* Do not place unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may
block the ventilation slots.
* Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or
shock.
* Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
* Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
This symbol is intended to alert the large loudspeakers.
user to the presence of unisulated * Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
"dangerous voltage" within the * If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
products enclosure that may be of sufficient location, moisture may condense inside the VCR
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock and cause damage to the video head and tape.
to persons. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from
a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour
This symbol is intended to alert the before operating the unit.
user to the presence of important
Information
operating and maintenance
For customers in the USA (SLV-998HF/
(servicing) instructions in the literature
998HF PX
accompanying the appliance. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
CAUTION (SLV-998HF)
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized authority to operate this equipment.
AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other This equipment has been tested and found to comply
outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
blade exposure. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
WARNING
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
The AC power cord must be changed at a generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
qualified service shop. energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
Precautions
to radio communications. However, there is no
Safety
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
* For SLV-998HF/998HF MX, operate the unit only on installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-998HF PX/998HF CS, interference to radio or television reception, which can
operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
* If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
have it checked by qualified personnel before one or more of the following measures:
operating it any further. * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* This unit is not disconnected from the AC power * Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. that to which the receiver is connected.
* (SLV-998HF only) One blade of the plug is wider * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit help.
into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable
Caution
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Television programs, films, video tapes and other
Sony dealer. materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
* Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not recording of such material may be contrary to the
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never recorder with cable television transmission may require
the cord. authorization from the cable television transmission
and/or program owner.
2
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTIO : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.