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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder 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.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. RDR-VXD655
Serial No._____________ _
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note
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.
Precautions
On safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
Operate the recorder only on
120 V AC, 60 Hz.
The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.
Install this system so that the
power cord can be unplugged from
the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.
On placement Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
If the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location, or
is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the recorder and
cause damage to the video head,
tape, and the optical block. Should
this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. When you first
install the recorder, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm
location, remove the disc and tape
and leave the recorder turned on
for about three hours before
operating the recorder.
Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.
DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEĂ–FFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRĂ…LING I KLASSE 3B NĂ…R DEKSEL Ă…PNES. UNNGĂ… DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRĂ…LEN.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRĂ…LNING NĂ„R DENNA DEL Ă„R Ă–PPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG
FĂ–R STRĂ…LNINGEN.AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NĂ„KYVĂ„Ă„ JA NĂ„KYMĂ„TĂ–NTĂ„ LASERSĂ„TEILYĂ„. VĂ„LTĂ„ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SĂ„TEELLE.
CAUTION
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Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
When you move the recorder, take
out any discs. If you do not, the
disc may be damaged.
On recording
Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
Copyrights Television programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.
This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programs received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the type of signal.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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 manufacturers
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. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.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 the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
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