Sony PCM-R300 - Manual (Page 21)

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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• Do not disassemble the cabinet as this may result in an
electric shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the AC power cord before operating the unit any
further.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that its operating voltage
is identical with your local power supply. The operating
voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the
unit.
• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time, be sure
to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On operation
If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm
place, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense inside the unit, “CAUTION” may appear in the
display, and the unit may not operate. If this happens, leave
the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates. Then turn the unit off, then on again.
On placement
• Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up.
• Do not place the unit:
— on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes on the bottom.
— near heat sources.
— in direct sunlight.
— in an inclined position.
— in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
On the tapes
• After using a tape, put it into its case and keep it where it
will not be subject to sunlight, high temperature, moisture
or dust.
• The DAT cassette shell is designed to keep out dust. Do
not open the case to expose the tape.
• The hole at the back of the cassette is the detector slot. Do
not cover this slot.
Additional Information
Regarding tapes of over 130 minutes
Do not use thin-tape cassettes (with a playing time of
over 130 minutes) to record important material since such
cassettes are subject to the following problems:
— Improper threading of the tape after repeated AMS,
rewinding, fast-forwarding, or cueing operations.
— Incorrect writing and erasing of start IDs.
— Sound distortion.
“THINTAPE” appears in the display when you insert
such cassettes.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Cleaning
Cleaning the cabinet, panel and controls
Use 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.
Cleaning the head and tape path
• Prolonged operation will cause contamination of the
head. To obtain the best possible recording and
playback sound, we recommend that you use the
Sony DT-10CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) to
clean the head after every ten hours or so of
operation.
• Clean the head with the cleaning cassette when the
deck has not been used for a long period of time.
Contamination of the head may cause sound drop-
out during playback.
Using the cleaning cassette
1 Insert the cleaning cassette as you would a normal DAT
cassette.
2 Press PLAY ”. After 10 seconds, press STOP p.
Do not press the REC r or ) (FF) button for cleaning.
3 Remove the cleaning cassette without rewinding it. You
should rewind the cleaning cassette only when it has
reached the end.
Notes on cleaning
• After 10 hours of operation, “CLEANING” appears in the
display for about ten seconds when you turn on the deck.
It is recommended that you clean the head and tape path
periodically, using this message as a guide.
• Due to the shortness of the cleaning cassette, the counter
will not show the actual running time and remaining time
of the cassette.