Sony TA-FE520R: WARNING Precautions

On the prevention of howling

WARNING

Do the following:

Precautions

—lower the volume.

—keep the turntable as far from the

To prevent fire or shock

On safety

speakers as possible.

hazard, do not expose the unit

• Do not disassemble the cabinet as this

—use commercially available audio

may result in an electrical shock.

insulators on the bottom of the

to rain or moisture.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel

turntable.

only.

—keep the microphone away from the

• Should any solid object or liquid fall

speakers during use.

To avoid electrical shock, do

into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier

For further protection against howling,

and have it checked by qualified

not open the cabinet. Refer

set the speakers or turntable on top of a

personnel before operating it any

heavy wooden board or concrete slab.

servicing to qualified

further.

personnel only.

If you have any questions or problems

On power sources

concerning your amplifier, please

• Before operating the amplifier, check

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Do not install the appliance in

that the operating voltage of the

amplifier is identical with your local

a confined space, such as a

power supply. The operating voltage

bookcase or built-in cabinet.

is indicated on the nameplate at the

rear of the amplifier.

• The unit is not disconnected from the

AC power source (mains) as long as it

is connected to the wall outlet, even if

the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the

amplifier for a long time, be sure to

disconnect the amplifier from the wall

outlet. To disconnect the AC power

cord (mains lead), grasp the plug

itself; never pull the cord.

• AC power cord must be changed only

at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the amplifier in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heat

built-up and prolong the life of the

amplifier.

• Do not place the amplifier near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct

sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical

shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the

cabinet that might block the

ventilation holes and cause

malfunctions.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be

sure to turn off and unplug the

amplifier.

On cleaning the amplifier

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls

with a soft cloth slightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use

any type of abrasive pad, scouring

powder or solvent such as alcohol or

benzine.

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