Sony TC-WR550Z - Manual (Page 18)

Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• Do not disassemble tlie cabinet — this may result in an
electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
• Should an\^ solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it anv further.
On power sources
• Before operating the tape deck, check that tlie operating
voltage of the tape deck is identical with your local pov\’cr
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the tape deck.
• If you are not going to use the tape dock ft>r a long time,
be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself;
ne\’er puli the cord,
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On operation
• Because of a safety mechanism, the function buttons will
not operate if the cassette holder is not completeK' closed,
if there is no cassette in the cassette holder, or if a cassette
has been incorrectly inserted into the cassette holder.
• Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tape deck.
Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.
On placement
• Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation
to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck.
• Do not place the tape deck:
— on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes on the bottom,
— in a location near heat semrees.
— in a place subject to direct sunlight.
— in an inclined ptisition.
— in a place_subject to excessix'e dust or mechanical shock.
On cleaning the tape deck
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slighth' moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use am' t\'pe of abrasi\ e pad, scouring powder s
such as alcohol or benzine.
For the customers in the United States
for detailed •^atetv precautions, see the leaflet
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS".
Notes on Cassette Tapes
To protect a recording on side A or B
Break out the respective tab.
Side A
Tab for side A Tab for side B
To record on a tape with a missing record-protect tab
Co\’er the respective tab liole with adhesive tape.
When \’OLi are using a t\'pe 11 or t\'pe IV tape, be cai'cful not
to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to determine
the tape type.
Type l( Type IV
Detector slots Detector slots
On tapes longer than 90 minutes
We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90
minutes except for a long continuous reex^rding or playback.
They are very thin and tenci to stretch easily.
On handling cassettes
• To prevent the heads and tape patii fr
a\'oid touching the tape surface of a cassette.
• Place cassettes awac' from equipment with magnets, such
as speakers and amplifiers, which ma\' cause tape
distortion or erase the recordings.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremeK’ cold
temperature, or imiisture.
If veil ha\'c an\' questions or problems concerning voiir
tape deck, please consult \’our nearest Sony dealer.
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