Sony HT-XT1 Owner's Manual
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Precautions
On safety
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.
and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
Do not climb on the system, as you may fall down and injure yourself, or
system damage may result.
system damage may result.
Do not place anything other than a TV on the system.
On power sources
Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage is
identical to your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated
on the nameplate at the rear of the system.
identical to your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated
on the nameplate at the rear of the system.
If you are not going to use the system for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the system from the wall outlet (mains). To disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
disconnect the system from the wall outlet (mains). To disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety
and will fit into the wall outlet (mains) only one way. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
and will fit into the wall outlet (mains) only one way. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service
shop.
shop.
On heat buildup
Although the system heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction.
If you continuously use this system at high volume, the system
temperature at the back and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the system.
If you continuously use this system at high volume, the system
temperature at the back and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the system.
On placement
Leave the front of the system open.
Do not place the system on top of a device that radiates heat.
Place the system in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the system.
buildup and prolong the life of the system.
Do not place the system near heat sources or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
Do not place anything at the rear of the system that might block the
ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.
If the system is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck,
noise may result and picture quality may suffer. In such a case, place the
system away from the TV, VCR, or tape deck.
noise may result and picture quality may suffer. In such a case, place the
system away from the TV, VCR, or tape deck.
Use caution when placing the system on a surface that has been
specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.), as staining or discoloration
of the surface may result.
specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.), as staining or discoloration
of the surface may result.
Take care to avoid any possible injury from the corners of the system.
Install the system so as not to harm the speaker on the bottom of this
system.
system.
The speakers of this system are not of magnetically shielded type.
Do not place magnetic cards or a CRT-type TV set on top of the system
or near it.
Do not place magnetic cards or a CRT-type TV set on top of the system
or near it.
Notes on the glass
Do not set something hot on the top such as a heated pan or pot. The
glass top may be broken, cause injury, or be a cause of damage to this
system.
glass top may be broken, cause injury, or be a cause of damage to this
system.
Do not impart a strong impact to the glass top. The glass top of this
system is made of hardened glass; however, there is no guarantee it
cannot be shattered. Heed the following so as not to break the glass:
Do not impart a strong impact to the glass top by hitting it or by
system is made of hardened glass; however, there is no guarantee it
cannot be shattered. Heed the following so as not to break the glass:
Do not impart a strong impact to the glass top by hitting it or by
dropping something pointed.
Do not scratch the glass with something pointed or poke it.
Do not hit the side of the glass when installing in a storage rack.
Do not hit the side of the glass when installing in a storage rack.
If the glass is broken, do not touch it with bare hands. It may cause cuts.
Do not place anything on this system that weighs over 30 kg (66 Ib
2
2
1
/
4
oz). Such an item can damage the glass top or this system.
A tempered glass is stouter than ordinary glass but will shatter if broken.
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