Sony 251 User Manual

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover (or back). No user- serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions — The operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.
Heed Warning — All warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions

should be followed.
Water and Moisture — The appliance should not be used near

water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Outdoor Use — Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Location — The appliance should be installed in a stable location.
Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its

location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a
built-in installation, such as a closed bookcase or cabinet that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance
is not defeated.

Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only with a polishing
cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzene,
insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

Non-Use Periods — The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Lightning Storms - Unplug the appliance during lightning storms.

Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.

Accessories - Only use attachments/accessories specified by the mfg.
Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

• The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

•Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance.

• The appliance has been exposed to rain.

• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.

• The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance.
Servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel or returned
to the dealer or call the Altec Lansing service line for assistance.

FCC Wants You to Know

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:

a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules.

One Year Limited Warranty

Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. warrants to the end user that all of its
computer speaker systems are free from defects in material and
workmanship in the course of normal and reasonable use for a term of
one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty is the exclusive and only warranty in effect relative to
Altec Lansing computer speaker systems and any other warranties,
either expressed or implied, are invalid. Neither Altec Lansing
Technologies, Inc. nor any authorized Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc.
reseller is responsible for any incidental damages incurred in the use of
the speakers. (This limitation of incidental or consequential damage is
not applicable where prohibited.

Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. obligation under this warranty does
not apply to any defect, malfunction or failure as a result of misuse,
abuse, improper installation, use with faulty or improper equipment or
the use of the computer speaker systems with any equipment for
which they were not intended.

The terms of this warranty apply only to computer speaker systems
when such speakers are returned to the respective authorized Altec
Lansing Technologies, Inc. reseller where they were purchased.

Under the terms of this warranty, the original consumer purchaser has
certain legal rights and may have other rights, which vary worldwide.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with an
extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Connecting the Power Cord (AC Wall Socket)

Long slot is neutral
(ground) side.

Insert the wide blade
into the ground side slot.

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