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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified service
shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
This label is located on the Laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
(Only for European and Russian
models)
CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye
hazard. As the laser beam used in
this Compact AV System 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.
CAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owners 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. DAV-S500
Serial No.______________
Note on CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installers attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. 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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony
Compact AV System. Before
operating this system, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Sony Corporation has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic
of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362, (i.e., marked with
or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.
Precautions
Safety
-This unit operates on 220 -“ 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the
units operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply.
-If anything falls into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it
checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
-The unit is not disconnected from
the mains as long as it is
connected to the mains outlet,
even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
-Unplug the unit from the wall
outlet if you do not intend to use it
for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by
the plug, never by the cord.Installing
-Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
-Allow adequate air circulation to
prevent internal heat buildup.
-Do not place the unit on surfaces
(rugs, blankets, etc.) or near
materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
-Do not install the unit near heat
sources such as radiators, or air
ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
-Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
-Keep the unit and discs away from
equipment with strong magnets,
such as microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
-Do not place heavy objects on the
unit.
-If the unit is brought directly from
a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
Compact AV System and cause
damage to the lenses. When you
first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about 30 minutes
before operating the unit.
