Introduction
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WARNING
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.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.
If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket
in your home, please refer to your Appointed Sony
Dealer for advice.
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
contact your nearest Sony service station.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 230 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that
the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your
local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long
as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself
has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend
to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
• The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified
service shop.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may
block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or
shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the unit’s
VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape.
When you first install the unit, or when you move it
from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one
hour before operating the unit.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording
of such material may be contrary to the provisions of
the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may require authorization
from the cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
Compatible colour systems
The unit’s VCR is designed to record using the PAL
colour system and play back using the PAL and NTSC
4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based
on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
