2Before operating the unit, please read this manualthoroughly and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do notexpose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnelonly.This unit has no power switch.When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessibledisconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the powerplug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. Ifa fault should occur during operation of the unit, operatethe disconnect device to switch the power supply off, ordisconnect the power plug.Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may requirethe use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both.To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicingto qualified service personnel.IMPORTANTThe nameplate is located on the bottom.For the customers in the U.S.A.This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference whenthe equipment is operated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instruction manual, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. Operationof this equipment in a residential area is likely to causeharmful interference in which case the user will berequired to correct the interference at his own expense.You are cautioned that any changes or modifications notexpressly approved in this manual could void yourauthority to operate this equipment.All interface cables used to connect peripherals must beshielded in order to comply with the limits for a digitaldevice pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.For customers in CanadaThis Class A digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.For the customers in EuropeThis product with the CE marking complies with the EMCDirective issued by the Commission of the EuropeanCommunity.Compliance with this directive implies conformity to thefollowing European standards:• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility(Immunity)This product is intended for use in the followingElectromagnetic Environment: E4 (controlled EMCenvironment, ex. TV studio).The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.The Authorized Representative for EMC and productsafety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service orguarantee matters please refer to the addresses given inseparate service or guarantee documents.This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.For the customers in Europe, Australia and NewZealandWARNINGThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, thisproduct may cause radio interference in which case theuser may be required to take adequate measures.