Precautions
On safety
Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When unplugging the unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Should any solid object or liquid get into the unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again.
The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified service facility.
On placement
Do not place the unit in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
If the unit 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, and cause the unit to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On heat buildup
Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm.
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot.
Do not block the ventilation holes on the bottom of this unit. Doing so will prevent the heat produced by the unit’s amplifier to build up, which may cause the unit to malfunction. Make sure these holes are free from any obstruction.
When moving the unit
Do not move the unit while a CD is inserted. Doing so may damage the CD.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away from the TV.
On volume adjustment
CDs reproduce sound with considerably less noise than vinyl records. For this reason, if you raise the volume while listening to a segment containing only noise (as you might do in the case of a vinyl record), a sudden output of high- volume sound may cause damage to the speakers.
Make sure to lower the volume before the start of playback.
Consideration for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level out of consideration of your neighbors, especially at night.
About the Hard Disk Drive
Because of its high storage density, the hard disk can read and write data a very high speeds. It is, however, easily damaged by mechanical vibration, shock, or dust. Although the hard disk is equipped with safety mechanisms to prevent the lost of data due to these factors, the following precautions should be taken during the handling of the unit.
Do not subject the unit to strong shocks or vibrations.
Do not place the unit in a location subject to mechanical vibration or at an unstable location.
Do not move the unit while the power cord is connected to a wall outlet.
Do not disconnect the power cord while the unit is recording or playing a track.
Do not use the unit in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (a temperature gradient greater than 18°F (10°C)/hour).
Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk drive by yourself, as this may cause the unit to malfunction.
Sony cannot provide compensation for any loss of data caused by a damaged hard disk drive.
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