Sony D-848K - Manual (Page 19)

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Precautions
On safety
•Should any solid objects or liquid fall into
the unit, unplug it and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it
any further.
•Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.
On power sources
♦When you are not using the unit for a
long time, disconnect all power sources
from the unit.
•The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located on the bottom. (On the AC power
adaptor for Middle East only.)
On the AC power adaptor
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
(EIAJ standards)
•To unplug the AC power adaptor from
the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor itself,
do not pull its cord.
On dry and rechargeable
batteries
• Do not throw the batteries into fire.
•Do not carry the rechargeable batteries
with coins or other metallic objects. It can
generate heat if the positive and negative
terminals of the batteries are accidentally
contacted by a metallic object.
• Do not tear off the film on the
rechargeable battery.
On the unit
•Keep the lens on the unit clean and do
not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be
damaged and the unit will not operate
properly.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the
unit. The unit and the CD may be
damaged.
•Do not leave the unit in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
moisture, rain, mechanical shock,
unleveled surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.
♦If the unit causes interference to the radio
or television reception, turn off the vmit or
move it away from the radio or television.
• Do not wrap the unit in a cloth or blanket
during use as it may cause malfunction or
serious accidents.
On headphones
Road safety
Do not use headphones while driving,
cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and
is illegal in some areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your
headsets at high volume while walking,
especially at pedestrian crossings. You
should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience
a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and
to be considerate to the people around you.
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