portant safety Instructions
10, POWER SOURCES
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
For units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11, POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords shouldbe routed sothat they arenot likely to be walked onor pinched by
items placed uponor against them, paying particular attentionto cords atplugs,convenience
receptacles, and thepoint where theyexit from theappliance.
12, LIGHTNING
To protect your unitfrom a lightningstorm, or whenit is leftunattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it fromthe wall outletand disconnect theantenna or cablesystem. This
will prevent damageto the unitdue to lightningand power linesurges.
13. POWER LINES
An outside antennasystem should notbe located inthe vicinity ofoverhead power linesor other
electric light orpower circuits, orwhere it canfall into such power lines orcircuits. When installing
an outside antennasystem, extreme careshould be takento keep fromtouching such powerlines
or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
14, OVERLOADING
Do not overloadwall outlets and extension cords, asthis can resultin a riskof fire orelectric
shock.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not pushobjects through anyopenings in this unit, as theymay touch dangerousvoltage
points or shortout parts thatcould result infire or electricshock. Never spill or spray anytype of
liquid into the unit.
16. SERVICING
Do not attemptto service thisunit yourself asopening or removingcovers may exposeyou to
dangerous voltage orother hazards. Referall servicing toqualified service personnel.
17. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unitfrom the walloutlet and referservicing to qualifiedservice personnel underthe
following conditions:
a. When thepower-supply cord orplug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled,or objects havefallen into the unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does notoperate normally byfollowing the operating instructions. Adjustonly those
controls that arecovered by theoperating instructions, asan improper adjustmentof other
controls may resultin damage andwill often requireextensive work bya qualified technicianto
restore the unitto its normaloperation.
e. If theunit has beendropped or thecabinet has beendamaged.
f. Whenthe unit exhibitsa distinct change in performance, thisindicates a needfor service.
18. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement partsare required, besure the servicetechnician uses replacement parts
specified by themanufacturer or thosethat have thesame characteristics asthe original part.
Unauthorized substitutions mayresult in fire, electric shock orother hazards.
19, SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion ofany service orrepairs to this unit, ask theservice technician to perform safety
checks to determinethat the unitis in properoperating condition.
20, HEAT
The product should be situated awayfrom heat sourcessuch as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.
21. DISC TRAY
Keep your fingerswell clear ofthe disc trayas it isclosing. It maycause serious personalinjury.
22. CONNECTING
When you connectthe product toother equipment, turnoff the powerand unplug allof the
equipment from thewall outlet. Failureto do somay cause anelectric shock andserious personal
injury. Readthe owner's manualof the otherequipment carefully and follow the instructionswhen
making any connections.
23. SOUNDVOLUME
Reduce the volumeto the minimumlevel before youturn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high
volume sound maycause hearing orspeaker damage. @
