Sony HVR-1500 User Manual

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• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) 
that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with 
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug 
dose not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
do not expose this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the 
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on 
the apparatus.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source 
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off.
When installing the installation space must be secured in 
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.
• Do not block the vents of the fans.
• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
• Leave more than 10 cm of space in the rear of the unit to 
secure the operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leaving 10 cm 
or more of space above the unit is recommended for service 
operation.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is 
operated in a commercial environment.  This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications.  Operation of this equipment in a residential 
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the 
user will be required to correct the interference at his own 
expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to 
operate this equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
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 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.
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