Sony DHC-MD373 manual Precautions

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Precautions

On operating voltage

•Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

•The voltage selector is located at the bottom of the apparatus.

On safety

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

•Unplug the system from the mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

•When you connect the mains lead to the mains, even if the power is off, the system begins charging for remote and timer functions. Therefore the surface of this unit become warm, this is normal.

On placement

•Make sure the system fan is on during use. Place the system in a location with adequate air circulation, and do not place anything on top of the system.

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

•Do not place the system in an inclined position.

•Do not place the system in locations where it is;

–Extremely hot or cold

–Dusty or dirty

–Very humid

–Subject to vibrations

–Subject to direct sunlight.

On installing

When you move the system, remove the CD or MD.

On operation

•If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player or the MD deck. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD or MD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

•When you move the system, take out any discs.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On the speaker system

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. If there seems to be no improvement, locate the speaker system further away from the TV set. Also, be sure not to place objects in which magnets are attached or used near the TV set, such as audio racks, TV stands, and toys. These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their interaction with the system.

Notes on MDs

•If you try to force the shutter open, the disc may be damaged. If the shutter opens, close it immediately without touching the disc inside.

•Affix the label supplied with the disc only to the specified label indentation. Do not affix the label around the shutter or in other locations. Note that the shape of the indentation depends on the disc.

Label	Shutter
position

•Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt.

•Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Notes on CDs

•Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the centre out.

•Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it as this may damage the player.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

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