Sony mds je 500 owners manual

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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.

The laser component in this product is
capable of emitting radiation exceeding
the limit [or Class 1.

This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous
voltage within the products
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.

Ax.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limis 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
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates. uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, il
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
hali interierence to radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interierence to radio

or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment

oil and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different irom that to
which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio! TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not exprasly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
lNClDENT AL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF
ANY NATURE, OR [0555 OR
EXPENSES REULTING FROM ANY
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE
USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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Precautions

0n safety

' The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.

' Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the deck and
have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.

On power sources

- Before operaling the deck, Check thal
the operating voltage of the deck is
identical wilh your local power
supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear
of the deck.

If you are not going to use the deck
for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the deck from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.

0n operation

if the deck is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp mom, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the deck.
Should this occur, the deck may not
operate properly. In this case, remove
the MD and leave the deck turned on for
about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

Do not open the shutter to expose the
MD.

- Do not place the cartridge where it
will be subject to extremes of sunlight,
temperature, moisture or dust.

0n cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine,

It you have any questions or problems
concerning your deck, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.