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 laser protective housing inside the enclosure.
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, 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 230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
•To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Do not throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.
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 city 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 system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
When disconnecting the mains leads, do not touch the metallic part of the jacks or plugs.
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.
•Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.
•Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.
•Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).
•Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).
•Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.
•Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on.
•When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display and all recording or dubbing has stopped).
•Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.
•Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.
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