Sony CMT-CP333 Operating Instructions - Page 20

Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The unit 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. • Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it will not be used for 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 object or liquid fall into the system, unplug the system and have 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 - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Subject to vibrations - Subject to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. On heat buildup • Although the unit 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. If you continuously use this system at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet. To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan. On operation • If the system is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When moving the unit, remove any disc that may be on the disc tray. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 20 Notes on CDs • Before playing a CD, clean the CD surface with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. • Do not play a CD with tape, stickers, or adhesives on any of its surfaces as this may damage the system. • Do not use solvents. • Do not expose the CDs to direct sunlight or heat sources. Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver's characteristics. Besides, the discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of recording, cannot be played back. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tabs from side A or side B as illustrated. Break off the cassette tab If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.