Sony CMT-HPZ9 Operating Instructions Manual page 34

On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical _ith tile vohage of
your local power supply.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC pm_er
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used lbr an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid ol!iect or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and ha,_ e it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:
Extremely hot or cold
Dusly or dirty
Very lmmid
Subject to vibrations
Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on
surlaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surlace may result.
On heat buildup
• Altllough the system heats up during operation, this
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• lfyou continuously use this system at ahigh volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To a'_oid burning yourself, do not
touch tile cabinet.
• To prevent a malfimction, do not cover the
ventilation hole.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and
the picture on TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off tile power of tile TV
set once, and after 15 to 3(1 minutes turn it on again.
If there seems to be no improvement, locate the
speaker system lhrther away from tile TV set.
On operation
• If tile system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed ill a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside tile CD
phLver. Should this occur, tile system will not operate
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out ally disc.
lfyou ha'_ e any questions or proNems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean tile disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose tile disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as ]lot
air ducts,
nor lea x, e
it
ill a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it may not be
possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this
unit to malfimction. Be sure to check that the label
side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The lbllowing lypes of disc should not be used:
Rental or used discs with attached seals where tile
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on tile disc is tacky.
Discs that ha'_ e labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
• Discs with non=standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean tile cabinet, panel and controls x_ith a soil cloth
slightly moistened with mikl detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzine or alcohoh
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