Sony dvo-1000md User Manual
Precautions
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Precautions
On safety
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it further.
personnel before operating it further.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never
pull the cord itself.
On operation and storage location
Avoid operation or storage in any of the following
places.
• Location subject to extremes of temperature
places.
• Location subject to extremes of temperature
(operating temperature range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to
104°F))
104°F))
• Location subject to direct sunlight for long periods, or
close to heating appliances.
• Damp or dusty places
• Location subject to severe vibrations
• Location near equipment generating electromagnetic
• Location subject to severe vibrations
• Location near equipment generating electromagnetic
emissions
• Location near transmitting stations generating strong
radio waves
• Location exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not put
objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the unit.
Splashing the unit with liquid may cause a
malfunction.
Splashing the unit with liquid may cause a
malfunction.
Operate the unit in a horizontal position
This unit is designed to be operated in a horizontal
position. Do not operate it on its side, or tilted through
an excessive angel.
position. Do not operate it on its side, or tilted through
an excessive angel.
Avoid violent impacts
Dropping the unit, or otherwise imparting a violent
shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.
shock to it, is likely to cause it to malfunction.
Do not obstruct ventilation openings
To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct
ventilating openings, by for example wrapping the unit
in a cloth while it is in operation.
ventilating openings, by for example wrapping the unit
in a cloth while it is in operation.
Condensation
If you move the unit from a very cold place to a warm
place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may
form on the optical pickup. Then, if the unit is operated
in this state, the unit does not record or play correctly.
When the power is turned on, the following message
appears, wait until it disappears before loading a disc.
On the monitor window: MOISTURE HAS BEEN
DETECTED.
place, or use it in a damp location, condensation may
form on the optical pickup. Then, if the unit is operated
in this state, the unit does not record or play correctly.
When the power is turned on, the following message
appears, wait until it disappears before loading a disc.
On the monitor window: MOISTURE HAS BEEN
DETECTED.
On the panel display: HUMID!
When the disc is being loaded in the unit
If you give a violent shock to the unit or move it with a
disc loaded because the unit is recording or playing
back, the disc may be damaged. Be sure to remove a disc
before moving the unit.
disc loaded because the unit is recording or playing
back, the disc may be damaged. Be sure to remove a disc
before moving the unit.
On cleaning
If the casing or panel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft
dry cloth. In the event of extreme dirt, use a cloth
steeped in a neutral detergent to remove the dirt, then
wipe with a dry cloth. Applying alcohol, thinner,
insecticides, or other volatile solvents may result in
deforming the casing or damaging the finish.
dry cloth. In the event of extreme dirt, use a cloth
steeped in a neutral detergent to remove the dirt, then
wipe with a dry cloth. Applying alcohol, thinner,
insecticides, or other volatile solvents may result in
deforming the casing or damaging the finish.
On repacking and shipping
Save the original shipping carton and packing material;
they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your
unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was
originally packed at the factory, and take care not to
impact violent shocks in transit.
they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your
unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was
originally packed at the factory, and take care not to
impact violent shocks in transit.