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Precautions
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set out
in the EMC Directive using a
connection cable shorter than 3 metres.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk has a high storage
density, which enables long recording
durations and quick access to the
written data. However, it can easily be
damaged by shock, vibration or dust,
and should be kept away from magnets.
To avoid losing important data,
observe the following precautions.
• Do not apply a strong shock to the
recorder.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location subject to mechanical
vibrations or in an unstable location.
• Do not place the recorder on top of a
hot surface, such as a VCR or
amplifier (receiver).
• Do not use the recorder in a place
subject to extreme changes in
temperature (temperature gradient
less than 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 and all recording or
dubbing has stopped).
• Do not move the recorder for one
minute after you have unplugged the
mains lead.
• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade
the hard disk by yourself, as this may
result in malfunction.
If the hard disk drive should
malfunction, you cannot recover lost
data. The hard disk drive is only a
temporary storage space.
About repairing the hard
disk drive
• The contents of the hard disk drive
may be checked in case of repair or
inspection during a malfunction or
modification. However, the contents
will not be backed up or saved by
Sony.
• If the hard disk needs to be formatted
or replaced, it will be done at the
discretion of Sony. All contents of
the hard disk drive will be erased,
including contents that violate
copyright laws.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) as
long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the recorder itself has
been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power
cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Before disconnecting the AC power
cord (mains lead), check that the
recorder’s hard disk is not operating
(recording or dubbing) on the front
panel display.
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
• Note that the contents of the
recording cannot be compensated for
under any and all conditions,
including conditions that may arise
due to a malfunction of this unit.
• Make trial recordings before making
the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Television programmes, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials may
be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
• This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy 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.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your recorder, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About this manual
• In this manual, the internal hard disk
drive is written as “HDD,” and
“disc” is used as a general reference
for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text or
illustrations.
• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the remote. You can
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.
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual
are for 2 models: RDR-HXD710
and RDR-HXD910. Check your
model name by looking at the
front panel of the recorder.
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