Sony rdr gx 257 owners manual

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock. do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.

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.

For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located
at 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. RDR-GX257

Serial No.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

9 Note

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Pan

[5 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference
in a residential insmllation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:

7 Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

7 Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

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

7 Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

Precaution

Install this system so that the mains
lead (the power cord) canbe unplugged
from the wall socket immediately in
the event of trouble.

Precautions

Dn safety

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

Dn power sources

- The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.

If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself: never pull the cord.

[In placement

. Place the recorder in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup in the recorder.

Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.

Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as abookshelf
or similar unit.

Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight.
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.

Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.

Keep the recorder and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.

Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.

To prevent fire or shockhazard, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.

[In recording
Make nial recordings before making
the actual recording.