Sony SLV-688HF - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
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CAUTION
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intc'ndod to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that'may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliai-vce.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your Sony dealer.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if vou 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.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not iiwtal! the unit near heal smirees such
as radiators or a i r duets, or in a place subject
to direct sunliglit, e\cessi\e dust, mechanical
\ ibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined pirsition.
It is designed to be operated
iiT
a horizontal
position onlv.
• Keep the unit and cassettes awa\' from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwa\ e ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place hea\ v objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directlv from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside
the VCR and cause damage to the video head
and tape. When you first install the unit, or
when you mo\'e it from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about one hour before
operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that an\’ changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void vour authoritv to operate this
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class В digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequence
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures;
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes 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 transmission and / or program
owner.
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