Sony MZ-NE410 User Manual
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Additional information
Precautions
On safety
•
Do not carry or store the dry battery in the
same place with metallic objects such as
coins, key rings, or necklaces. This may cause
a short-circuit and the generation of heat.
same place with metallic objects such as
coins, key rings, or necklaces. This may cause
a short-circuit and the generation of heat.
•
Incorrect battery usage may cause the battery
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent
such accidents, make sure the battery is
installed with the + and – poles oriented
correctly.
fluid to leak or battery to burst. To prevent
such accidents, make sure the battery is
installed with the + and – poles oriented
correctly.
•
If a battery leak should develop, carefully and
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the
battery compartment before inserting a new
battery.
thoroughly wipe away the battery fluid in the
battery compartment before inserting a new
battery.
•
If you will not use the recorder for a long
time, be sure to remove the dry battery.
time, be sure to remove the dry battery.
On Handling
•
Do not drop or bump the recorder. This may
cause the recorder to malfunction.
cause the recorder to malfunction.
•
Do not pull headphones/earphones cords.
•
Do not place the recorder in the following
places:
—An extremely hot place (over 60°C
places:
—An extremely hot place (over 60°C
(140°F))
—A place exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater
—In a car with the windows rolled up
(especially in the summer)
—In a damp place such as a bathroom
—Near a source of electromagnetic fields
—Near a source of electromagnetic fields
such as a magnet, speaker, or TV
—In a dusty place
On heat build-up
Heat may build up in the recorder if it is used
for an extended period of time. This, however,
is not a malfunction.
for an extended period of time. This, however,
is not a malfunction.
On mechanical noise
The recorder emits mechanical noise while
operating, which is caused by the power-saving
system of the recorder. This is not a
malfunction.
operating, which is caused by the power-saving
system of the recorder. This is not a
malfunction.
On installation
Never use the recorder where it will be
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
subjected to extremes of light, temperature,
moisture or vibration.
On the MiniDisc cartridge
•
Do not touch the internal disc directly. Forcing
the shutter open may damage the internal disc.
the shutter open may damage the internal disc.
•
When transporting a MiniDisc, keep it in its
case.
case.
•
Do not place the cartridge where it will be
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
subjected to light, temperature, moisture or
dust.
•
Do not affix the label outside of the specified
area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed
within the recessed space on the disc.
area on the MD. Make sure the label is placed
within the recessed space on the disc.
On the headphones/earphones
Road safety
•
Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and
is illegal in many areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your recorder at
high volumes while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue using the
recorder in potentially hazardous situations.
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. This may lead to a traffic accident and
is illegal in many areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your recorder at
high volumes while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue using the
recorder in potentially hazardous situations.
•
If you experience an allergic reaction to the
supplied headphones/earphones, stop using
them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony
service center.
supplied headphones/earphones, stop using
them at once and consult a doctor or a Sony
service center.
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volumes. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
volumes. 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 of the people around you.
allow you to hear outside sounds and to be
considerate of the people around you.