Sony DHG-HDD500 Operation Manual - Page 4

User Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the unit, or described in the operating instructions or service manual. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combinations to avoid injury from tip-over. Precautions Hard disk drive precautions The hard disk has a high storage density which enables long recording duration and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions. • Do not allow the recorder to receive a strong shock. • Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location. • Do not move the recorder with its main power cord connected, or any other cords. • Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient greater than 10° C/hour). • Do not attempt to change the hard disk. This may result in a malfunction and will void your warranty. • You cannot recover lost data if the hard disk is damaged. It is recommended that you use the hard disk as a temporary storage space and dub important data to a DVD or VCR for backup. Note that any recordings made cannot be compensated for should the hard disk drive malfunction. CAUTION: Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet and then wait 30 seconds before moving the HD DVR in any way. The HD DVR can record programming even when in power off/standby mode and the spinning hard drive could be damaged by movement. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. - Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.