Warning, Precautions, On safety – Sony RDR-VX420 User Manual
Page 2: On power sources, On placement
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock, do not expose 
this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet. Refer servicing 
to qualified personnel only.
The mains lead must only be 
changed at a qualified service 
shop.
This appliance is classified as a 
CLASS 1 LASER product. The 
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 
MARKING is located on the rear 
exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this 
product will increase eye hazard. As 
the laser beam used in this DVD 
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not 
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel 
only.
This label is located on the laser 
protective housing inside the 
enclosure.
Notice for customers in the 
United Kingdom and Republic of 
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with 
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for 
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied 
need to be replaced, same rating fuse 
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, 
(i.e., marked with 
or
mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this 
equipment has a detachable fuse cover, 
be sure to attach the fuse cover after 
you change the fuse. Never use the 
plug without the fuse cover. If you 
should lose the fuse cover, please 
contact your nearest Sony service 
station.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s 
operating voltage is identical with 
your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids, 
such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Install this system so that the mains
lead can be unplugged from the wall 
socket immediately in the event of 
trouble.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are 
registered trademarks of Gemstar 
Development Corporation. The 
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured 
under license from Gemstar 
Development Corporation.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the 
product or on its 
packaging indicates 
that this product shall 
not be treated as 
household waste. 
Instead it shall be 
handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment. By ensuring this product is 
disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment and 
human health, which could otherwise 
be caused by inappropriate waste 
handling of this product. The recycling 
of materials will help to conserve 
natural resources. For more detailed 
information about recycling of this 
product, please contact your local 
Civic Office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall 
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder 
and have it checked by qualified 
personnel before operating it any 
further.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) 
as long as it is connected to the 
wall outlet, even if the recorder 
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to 
disconnect the recorder from the 
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC 
power cord (mains lead), grasp the 
plug itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to 
prevent heat build-up in the 
recorder.
• If the recorder 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 recorder and 
cause damage to the video head, 
tape, and the optical block. Should 
this occur, the recorder may not 
operate properly. When you first 
install the recorder, or when you 
move it from a cold to a warm 
location, remove the disc and tape 
and leave the recorder turned on 
for about three hours before 
operating the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might 
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf 
or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a 
place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust, or mechanical 
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to 
be operated in a horizontal 
position only.
DANGER
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG
FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
CAUTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARNING
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