Sony TC-WE435 - Manual (Page 14)

Precautions
On safety
• Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an
electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified
personnel before 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.
• 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, 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 will
not operate if the cassette holder is not completely closed,
if there is no cassette in the cassette holder, or if a cassette
has been incorrectly inserted into the cassette holder.
• Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tape deck.
Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.
On placement
• 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 block 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.
Notes on Cassette Tapes
To protect a recording on side A or B
Break out the respective tab.
To record on a tape with a missing record-protect
tab
Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive tape.
When you are using a type II or type IV tape, be careful
not to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to
determine the tape type.
Type IV
Detector slots Detector slots
On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than
90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or
playback. They are very thin and tend to stretch easily.
On cleaning the tape deck
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On handling cassettes
• To prevent the heads and tape path from getting
dirty, avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette.
• Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets,
such as speakers and amplifiers, which may cause
tape distortion or erase the recordings.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely
cold temperature, or moisture.
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