Sony TC-KA1ESA - Manual (Page 10)

Precautions Notes on Cassette Tapes
Onsaftty
• Do not dismemble the c<ibinet — this may resuit in an
electrical shock. Refer servicing to quaUfied personnel
only.
• should any solid obfecl or liquid iall into the cabinet,
unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified
personacLhefore operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the tape deck, check that the operating
voltage of the tape deck is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the tape deck.
» The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(rnains) as long as it is connected to the wail outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the tape deck for a long time,
be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On operation
• Because of a safety mechanism, the function buttons u'ill
not cerate if the cassette holder is not completely closed,
if there is no cassette in the cassette holder, or if a cassette
has been irKorrecily inserted into the cassette hedder.
• Be sure to slop the tape before turning olf the tape deck.
Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.
On plactment
• place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck. «
• Do not place the tape deck;
— on a soft surface such as a rug that might bU>ck the
ventilation holes on the bottom.
— in a location near heat sources.
in a place subject to direct sunlight.
— in an inclined position.
in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock.
On deaning th« tape deck
Oean the cabinet, panel and controls with a Si>ft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad. scouring (x>wder or stilvent
sui*h as alcohol or ben/ino.
To protect the recording
Break off the rea>rd-protect tab for side A or B.
Tab for side B Tab for side A
To record on a tape having a broken tab
Cover the record-protect lab hole For side A or B with
adhesive (ape.
When you are using a type II or type IV ta^ie, K* careful not
to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to determine
the type.
Typo II TypalV
I oc—ae \ j e»c=ie \
Datector slots Detector slots
On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of longer than W
minutes except for a long continuous recording or phiyb.uk.
They are very thin and temi to bo stretched easily.
On handling cassettes
• To prevent the Iwads and tap»* path from getting dirty,
avoid touching the tape surface of a c.issette.
• Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets, suih
as speakers and amplifiers; it may cause tape distortion or
erase the recordings.
• Oo not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, exlawely cold
temperature or nuiislure.
If you have any questions or problems conceriting vt*ur
t.ipe deck, please con.sult ytntr m*aix*sl St*nv dealer.
for the customers in the U.S.A.
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.“
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