On the headphonesRoad safety

Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your recorder at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

Caring for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

•Do not break open the shutter.

•Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light, extreme temperatures, moisture or dust.

On cleaning

•Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.

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

•Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an MD.

Notes on batteries

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting batteries. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:

•Install the + and – poles of the batteries correctly.

•Do not install new and used batteries or different kinds of batteries together.

•Do not try to recharge dry batteries.

•When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries.

•If a battery leak should develop, carefully and throughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones.

Notes on lithium battery

•Keep the lithium battery out of reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately .

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good contact.

•Be sure to install the battery in the correct polarity position.

•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, as doing so may cause a short-circuit.

•Do not break up the battery or throw it into a fire, which might cause it to explode.

Carefully dispose of the used battery.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Note on mechanical noise

The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem.

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