Sony MHC-RG20

Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.

• 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.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it

is not to be used for an extended period of time.  To
disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

component, unplug the system and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at a

qualified service shop.

• Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build up.

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:

— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Subject to vibrations
— Subject to direct sunlight.

• Although the system heats up during operation, this

is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a large

volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and
bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the

ventilation hole for the cooling fan.

To the video input of a TV

• The video game machine image may appear on the

TV screen even if the system is turned off.

• See “Selecting the sound effect” on page 17 for

video game sound effects.

• If you press GAME while the system is off, the

system turns on, the function switches to GAME,
and the equalizer also switches to the GAME EQ.

• If you press GAME while the system is on, the

function switches to GAME and the equalizer
automatically switches to the GAME EQ in the
same manner.