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Precautions
Precautions
On safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the
plug, never by the cord.
On placement
• Do not install the unit in a confined space such
as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It
is designed to be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the unit, discs and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
On operation
• When you move the player, take out any discs. If
you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the player and cause damage to the video
head, tape, and the optical block. Should this
occur, the player may not operate properly.
When you first install the player, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, remove
the disc and tape and leave the player turned on
for about three hours before operating the
player.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type).
These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
On cleaning the video heads
When the video heads are dirty, clean the video
heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If
a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do
not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video
heads.
• Unclear
picture
• Rough
picture
• No picture
(or black &
white screen
appears)
terminal
initial
contamination
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