Additional information

Precautions

On safety

•Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 3V jack.

•Keep the terminals on the recorder away from metallic objects or surfaces. Such contact may short-circuit the terminals and cause dangerous heat generation.

On water resistance

•Before opening or closing the buckle, be sure to wipe off water, dust or sand on the exterior of the unit. (The unit is not water-resistant with the upper lid open.)

•Since water in the headphones/earphones jack, the USB connecting jack, LINE IN (OPTICAL) jack, or DC IN 3V jack may cause rust, cover them with the attached rubber caps when the jacks are not in use.

•Since the unit is airtight, you may not be able to open disc lid because of sudden change in air pressure inside the unit, which happens after being transported on a plane or moving from a warm place to a cold place. To open the lid in this case, pull off the rubber cap that covers the DC IN 3V jack, and then open the lid. After you open the lid, make sure to cover the jack with rubber cap again.

•The supplied headphones/earphones are not meant to be immersed in water or come in continuous contact with water. If they are accidentally dropped into water or get wet, dry them with a soft cloth. Never use an electric hair dryer.

•If the unit or the headphones/earphones are immersed in salt water, be sure to wash them in non-running fresh water. Never wash them under running water, and never use soap or detergent.

•Any sand or dust on the rubber packing will prevent the lid from closing tightly, and water may leak in. Brush off the dust once in a while.

•We recommend the packing to be changed every year. Change the packing at an authorized Sony Service Facility.

On power sources

•Use house current, LR6 (size AA) battery.

•For use in your house: Use the AC power adaptor supplied with this recorder. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the recorder to malfunction.

Polarity of the plug

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

•If you are not going to use this recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adaptor, dry battery, or car battery cord). To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used for an extended period of time. In this case, leave the recorder turned off until it cools down.

On installation

•Never use the recorder where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or vibration.

•Never wrap the recorder in anything when it is being used with the AC power adaptor. Heat build-up in the recorder may cause malfunction or damage.

On the headphones/earphonesRoad safety

Do not use headphones/earphones 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/earphones 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.

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