Sony HDX277WC, DAVHDX279W, HDX576WF manual Precautions, Important Notice

Precautions

On power sources

• Unplug the unit l¥om the wall outlet (mains) if you do

not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the ping, never by the cord.

On placement

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

•At high volume, over long periods of time, the cd_inet becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. However, touching the cabinet should be aw)ided. Do not place the unit in a confined space where ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.

•Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything on the system. The system is equipped with a high

power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, Ihe unit can overheat and malfunction.

•Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

•Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators, or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

•Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

•Keep the unit and discs away from components with

strong lnagnets_ SLICh aS ndcrowave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

On operation

•If the system is brought directly from a cold to a _Ararl][l location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the control unit. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about half an hour until the nloisture evaporates.

•When you move the system, take out any disc. If you don't, the disc may be damaged.

•If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any lhrlher.

On adjusting volume

•Do not turn up the _olume whdc listening to a section with veU low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.

On cleaning

•Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a sol}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 system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens

cleaners

•Do not use ('leaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray t) pes). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On your TV's color

•If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on afler 15 to 3(1minutes. If color irregularity should persist, place the speakers ful_her away from the TV set.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still vide() image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

On moving the system

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

"DVD."

f= Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit.

3Press D> and I/_ simultaneously. "MECHA LOCK" and "UNPLUG" appear alternately in the front panel display after "STANDBY."

4Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains).

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