Sony RDR-GX7 User Guide
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WARNING
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The AC power cord must be changed
only at a qualified service shop only.
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The AC power cord must be changed
only at a qualified service shop only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this DVD recorder is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this DVD recorder is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear
of the unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
of the unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RDR-GX7
Serial No.______________
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set out in
the EMC Directive using a connection
cable shorter than 3 meters.
found to comply with the limits set out in
the EMC Directive using a connection
cable shorter than 3 meters.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have
it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have
it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected from
the AC power source as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
recorder itself has been turned off.
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
recorder itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the recorder
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the recorder from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
the recorder from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
build-up in the recorder.
build-up in the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might block
the ventilation holes.
the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a confined
space such as a bookshelf or similar
unit.
unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated
in a horizontal position only.
in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs away from
equipment with strong magnets, such
as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, on the apparatus.
as vases, on the apparatus.
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from
a cold to a warm location, or is placed
in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the
recorder. Should this occur, the
recorder may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the
recorder turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the
recorder. Should this occur, the
recorder may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the
recorder turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out
any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
damaged.