Sony AC-U50A Important Safeguards

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance,
and keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating
instructions, and adhere to them.

INSTALLATION

Water and Moisture – Do not use

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

Heat – Do not place the appliance near or
over a radiator or heat register, or where it
is exposed to direct sunlight.

Ventilation – The slots and openings in
the cabinet are provided for necessary
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of
the appliance, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must
never be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with

a cloth or other materials.

– Never block the slots and openings by

placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface.

– Never place the appliance in a confined

space, such as a bookcase, or built-in
cabinet, unless proper ventilation is
provided.

Accessories – Do not place the
appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The appliance may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an
adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by Sony.

USE

Power Source – This appliance should

be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical
power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company. For those
appliances designed to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization – This
appliance is equipped with a polarized AC
power plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet
installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

SERVICE

Damage Requiring Service – Unplug

the appliance from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

– If liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the appliance.

– If the appliance has been exposed to rain

or water.

– The appliance does not appear to operate

normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance. - This indicates a need for
service.

Overloading – Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords or convenience
receptacles beyond their capacity, since
this can result in fire or electric shock.

When not in use – Unplug the power
cord of the appliance from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by
grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out
by the cord.

Lightning – For added protection for this
appliance during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage to
the appliance due to lightning and
powerline surges.

– If the appliance does not operate

normally when following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls
that are specified in the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
appliance to normal operation.

– If the appliance has been subject to

excessive shock by being dropped, or
the cabinet has been damaged.

Servicing – Do not attempt to service the
appliance yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

Attachments – Do not use attachments
not recommended by Sony, as they may
cause hazards.

Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from
the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing
it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened
with water for cleaning the exterior of the
appliance. Clean the appliance only as
recommended by Sony.

Object and Liquid Entry – Never push
objects of any kind into the appliance
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
appliance.

Replacement parts – When
replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement
parts specified by Sony that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check – Upon completion of any
service or repairs to the appliance, ask the
service technician to perform routine safety
checks (as specified by Sony) to determine
that the appliance is in safe operating
condition.

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