RQT67073Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructionslisted below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur-chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time toconsider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip-ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Associ-ation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out ofyour equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the soundcome through loud and clear without annoying blaring ordistortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitivehearing.We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” canactually be loud and harmful to your hearing.Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFOREyour hearing adapts.To establish a safe level:• Start your volume control at a low setting.• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably andclearly, and without distortion.Once you have established a comfortable sound level:• Set the dial and leave it there.Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damageor loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.1)Read these instructions.2)Keep these instructions.3)Heed all warnings.4)Follow all instructions.5)Do not use this apparatus near water.6)Clean only with dry cloth.7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance withthe manufacturer’s instructions.8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider thanthe other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a thirdgrounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are providedfor your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinchedparticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable specified by the manufacturer, or sold withthe apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatus combination toavoid injury from tip-over.13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unusedfor long periods of time.14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing isrequired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has beenspilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatushas been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,or has been dropped.Listening caution1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced byqualified service personnel if:(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked changein performance; or(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.2. Servicing —Do not attempt to service the unit beyond thatdescribed in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicingto authorized servicing personnel.3. Replacement parts —When parts need replacing ensure theservicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts thathave the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorizedsubstitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.Product ServiceProduct informationFor product information or assistance with product operation:In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com,or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centreat 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorizedServicentre closest to you.4. Safety check —After repairs or service, ask the servicer toperform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper workingcondition.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofthe FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-ment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equip-ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and re-ceiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technicianfor help.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipmentwould void the user’s authority to operate this device.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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