Sony D-VM1 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3

Precautions On safety • Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • This unit operates on 100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz. Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 10 V (external power input) jack. • To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. • Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. On temperature increases • Heat may build up inside the unit during charging or if it is being used for a long time. This is not a malfunction. • If the surrounding temperature is very high, the protective function will turn off the player automatically. Leave the player in a cool location for about 30 minutes before using it again. On handling the player • Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will not operate properly. • Do not put any heavy object on top of the player. The player and the disc may be damaged. • Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, on an unlevel surface, or in a car with its windows closed. • If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn off the player or move it away from the radio or television. • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp place, moisture may condense on the lenses of the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the player for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this player. Attempting to do so may damage the player. Do not use such discs. On the rechargeable battery • Charge the rechargeable battery before you start using it. • Do not allow dust to come into contact with the battery terminals of the player and rechargeable battery. • Do not short the terminals. • Do not leave the battery in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a car with its windows closed. • Keep the battery dry. xTo store the rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery is consumed gradually as time elapses even if it is not used. In order to prevent the battery from deteriorating, store the rechargeable battery as follows: • Remove the rechargeable battery from the player after use. • Use up the battery completely on the player before storing it. • Keep the rechargeable battery in a cool location to prevent it from deteriorating. • Charge and use the rechargeable battery at least once in 6 months. xTo dispose of the rechargeable battery Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. continued , 3