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This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the bottom of the
“PlayStation”.
Precautions
Your “PlayStation” 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.
About the nameplate
The nameplate is located on the bottom of
the “PlayStation”.
Notice
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need
to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
2
or
@
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please call the
appropriate “PlayStation” customer service
number, which can be found on the
customer registration card, within every
“PlayStation” software manual and on our
website www.playstation-europe.com
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.
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert
the plug cut off from the mains lead into
a socket outlet. This plug cannot be
used and should be destroyed.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Read before operating your
“PlayStation”
A few people may experience epileptic
seizures when viewing flashing lights or
patterns in our daily environment. These
people may experience seizures while
watching TV pictures or playing video
games. Even players who have never had
any seizures may nonetheless have an
undetected epileptic condition.
Consult your doctor before playing video
games if you have an epileptic condition or
should you experience any of the following
symptoms during play: altered vision,
muscle twitching, other involuntary
movements, loss of awareness of your
surroundings, mental confusion, and/or
convulsions.
Precautions
WARNING
On safety
• The laser beam emitted from the lens of your
“PlayStation” is harmful to the eyes. Do not
attempt to disassemble the casing. Servicing
should be carried out by qualified personnel
only.
• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into your
“PlayStation”, unplug it immediately and have
it checked by qualified personnel before any
further use.
• Disconnect your “PlayStation” from the mains
if you do not intend to use it for any length of
time. When doing this, grasp the plug and pull
it from the wall socket. Never pull the cord
itself.
For your health
• Be sure to take a break of about 15 minutes
during every hour of play.
• Do not play a game when you are very tired or
short of sleep.
• Play in a well lit room, sitting as far from the
screen as the cord will allow.
On operation
• Operate your “PlayStation” only on 220 - 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz.
• Do not cover your “PlayStation” during use as
heat may build up internally.
• Avoid rough handling or knocks and do not
put any heavy objects on top of your
“PlayStation”. This could damage the console
or the disc.
• Do not leave your “PlayStation” near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight
(operating temperature: 5˚C-35˚C), excessive
dust or sand, moisture, rain, on an uneven
surface, or in a car with its windows closed.
• If your “PlayStation” causes interference to
radio or television reception, turn it off or
move it away from the radio or television.
• Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover. To
protect the lens from dust keep the disc cover
closed except when inserting or removing the
disc. If the lens is not clean, your “PlayStation”
may not operate properly.
About the discs
• You can use two kinds of discs with your
“PlayStation”: CD-ROM discs with both
“PlayStation” logo and
[PAL]
designation, and
audio CD discs.
• Some discs sold in foreign countries cannot be
used with this unit.
On handling discs
• Do not leave the discs near heat sources or in
direct sunlight or excessive moisture.
• Store the discs in their cases when they’re not
in use.
• When handling the discs, do not touch the
surface.
Hold them by the edge.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the discs.
• Do not write on the discs with a marker, etc.
On moisture condensation
If your “PlayStation” is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the lens
inside. Should this occur, your “PlayStation” may
not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc for several hours until the moisture
evaporates. If your “PlayStation” still does not
operate properly, call the appropriate
“PlayStation” customer service number, which
can be found on the customer registration card,
within every “PlayStation”software manual and
on our website www.playstation-europe.com
Do not connect your “PlayStation” to a
projection TV
Do not connect your “PlayStation” to a projection
TV unless it is the LCD type. Permanent damage
to your TV screen could otherwise result.
Never analyse or remodel your
“PlayStation”
Use your “PlayStation” following the instruction
in this manual. Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. expressly prohibits the analysis or
remodelling of the “PlayStation”, and also
prohibits the analysis, use of its circuit
configurations without express written
permission of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
