Sony MZ-R5ST User Manual

Do not use headphones while driving,
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.
It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas. It can also be potentially
dangerous to play your recorder at high
volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.

Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous,
loud and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate to the people around you.

• Do not break open the shutter.
• Do not place the cartridge where it will

be subject to light, extreme
temperatures, moisture or dust.

• Clean the recorder casing with a soft

cloth slightly moistened with water or
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzene as it may mar the finish of the
casing.

• Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth

to remove dirt.

• Dust on the lens may prevent the unit

from operating properly. Be sure to
close the disc compartment lid after
inserting or ejecting an MD.

Incorrect battery usage may lead to
leakage of battery fluid or bursting
batteries. To prevent such accidents,
observe the following precautions:
• Install the + and – poles of the batteries

correctly.

• Do not install new and used batteries

or different kinds of batteries together.

• Do not try to recharge dry batteries.
• When the recorder is not to be used for

a long time, be sure to remove the
batteries.

• If a battery leak should develop,

carefully and throughly wipe away
battery fluid from the battery
compartment before inserting new
ones.

• Keep the lithium battery out of reach of

children. Should the battery be
swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately .

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to

assure good contact.

• Be sure to install the battery in the

correct polarity position.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic

tweezers, as doing so may cause a
short-circuit.

• Do not break up the battery or throw it

into a fire, which might cause it to
explode.
Carefully dispose of the used battery.

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions.

The recorder gives off mechanical noise
while operating, which is caused by the
power-saving system of the recorder and
it is not a problem.