Safety Precautions (Continued)

Precautions

On safety

•Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

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

On power sources

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

•If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

•Place the player in a location with adequate ventila- tion to prevent heat build-up in the player.

•Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

•Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

•Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

On operation

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

•When you move the player, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section

 

with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do,

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vent such as alcohol or benzine.

the speakers may be damaged when a peak level sec-

 

tion is played.

 

On cleaning

 

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 sol-

 

On cleaning discs

 

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It

 

may cause a malfunction.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video

 

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. Plasma Display Panel tele-

 

visions and projection televisions are susceptible to

 

this.

 

 

 

If you have any questions or problems concerning your

 

player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

 

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