Sony SCPH-50006 - Manual (Page 2)

2 WARNING
Safety
This product has been designed with the highest concern
for safety. However, any electrical device, if used
improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical
shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident-free
operation, follow these guidelines:
• Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.
• Stop use immediately if the device functions in an
abnormal manner, or produces unusual sounds or smells.
• Never connect cables of types other than those specified
in this manual to the line connector.
Connect only cables of the proper type for each connector.
• If the device does not operate properly, call the
PlayStation ® service line number listed on your
warranty card for technical assistance.
Use and handling
• Do not throw or drop the console or subject the item
to strong physical shock.
• Do not place the console on surfaces that are unstable,
tilted or subject to vibration.
• Never move or change the position of a console while
it is turned on.
• Do not expose the console to high temperatures, high
humidity or direct sunlight (use in an environment
where temperatures range 5°C – 35°C).
• Do not place the console in locations subject to
sudden temperature change (e.g. temperature
changes of 10°C per hour or more).
• Do not leave the console in a car with its windows
closed (particularly in summer) as this may warp the
product exterior or cause the product to malfunction.
• Do not use the console in a dusty location.
• Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the
console.
• Do not place the console close to magnetic fields such as
those produced by magnets, loudspeakers or television
sets.
• Do not put heavy objects on the console.
• Do not touch the metal parts or insert foreign objects
into the connectors of the console.
• When you do not intend to use the console for an
extended period of time, disconnect the power plug
for the PlayStation
® 2 console from the electrical
outlet.
• When disconnecting the power plug from an electrical
outlet, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the
cord itself.
• Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the
exterior of the console for an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the plastic surface.
• To help prevent eye strain, take a break of about 15
minutes during every hour of play.
• Use only the supplied AC power cord.
• Unplug all cords and cables before moving the console.
Checking the AC power cord
To help ensure safe operation of this product, regularly
inspect the AC power cord for wear and tear. If the cord is
damaged, discontinue use immediately and call the
PlayStation
® service line number listed on your warranty
card for technical assistance.
Do not touch the connectors on the console
Do not touch the metal parts of, or insert foreign objects
into, the connectors on the console.
Do not expose the console to cigarette
smoke or dust
When setting up the PlayStation ® 2 console, avoid places
subject to excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette
smoke residue or dust build-up on internal components
such as the lens, may cause the console to malfunction.
Cleaning the vents
Dust can accumulate in both the front and rear vents of
the PlayStation
® 2 console. Check the vents from time to
time and remove any accumulated dust with a low-
powered vacuum cleaner.
Disc handling
• Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct
sunlight, or in high humidity.
• Store discs in their cases when they are not being used.
Stacking discs or standing them at an angle without
putting them in their cases can cause the discs to warp.
• Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc;
hold it by the edges.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the disc.
• Do not write on the disc with a marker, etc.
• Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can
distort the picture or reduce sound quality. Always
handle carefully and make sure discs are clean before
use.
• Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the
center outwards.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, commercially
available cleaners not intended for CDs or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs as these may damage your
disc.
Moisture condensation
If the console or the disc is brought directly from a cold
location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the
lens inside the console or on the disc. Should this occur,
the console may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and do not put the disc back in until the
moisture evaporates. (This could take several hours.)
If the console still does not operate properly, call the
PlayStation
® service line number listed on your warranty
card for technical assistance.
Cleaning the console
For safety reasons, before cleaning the console, 1) turn
off the PlayStation
® 2 console using the main power
switch on the console rear and 2) disconnect the power
plug from the electrical outlet.
• Do not use paint thinner, solvents or other chemicals to
clean the exterior of the console, as these may damage
the surface. When using a commercially available
cleaning cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the
cloth.
• If the exterior of the console becomes dirty, soak a soft
cloth in a mild detergent solution diluted with water,
tightly squeeze the cloth to remove the excess liquid,
wipe the affected area of the exterior, and finish by
wiping with a dry cloth.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
a container filled with liquids on top of the
console.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this unit is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Read carefully before
operating your PlayStation
®
2
console
A few people may experience epileptic seizures when
viewing flashing lights or patterns in our daily
environment. These persons may experience seizures
while watching TV or playing video games, including
DVD videos or games played on the PlayStation
® 2
console. Players who have not had any seizures may
nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition.
Consult your physician before operating the PlayStation
® 2
console if you have an epileptic condition or experience
any of the following symptoms while watching TV
programs or playing video games: altered vision, muscle
twitching, other involuntary movements, loss of
awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion, and/
or convulsions.
Some PlayStation ® format software titles may perform
differently on the PlayStation ® 2 console than they did on
the PlayStation ® console, or may not perform properly on
the PlayStation ® 2 console. For more information, call the
PlayStation ® service line number listed on your warranty
card for technical assistance.
Precautions