WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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.

CAUTION

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

ATTENTION

RADIATIONS LASER VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DE CLASSE 3B EN CAS

D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.

VORSICHT

KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN

GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM STRAHL VERMEIDEN.

ADVARSEL

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING.

UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VARNING

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.

VARO!

AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ.

VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.

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, a 5 AMP 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, 50/60 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.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

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.

•Before disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), check that the recorder’s hard disk is not operating (recording or dubbing) on the front panel display.

On placement

•Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in 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.

•Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

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