Panasonic SC-PM18 manual Listening caution, Placement of speakers, Remote control

Listening caution

EST. 1924

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and ex- citement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distor- tion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensi- tive hearing.

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to ex- cessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your 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 and clearly, 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 damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listen-

ing for a lifetime.

Placement of speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.

Notes

•Keep your speakers at least 10mm (13/32˝) away from the system for proper ventilation.

•These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.

•To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the speaker cones if you have taken the nets off.

The remote control

Battery installation

R6, AA, UM-3

Before use

Use of batteries

•Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries.

•Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

•Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

•Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water.

•Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.

•Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

•Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

Correct method of use

Remote control signal sensor

Transmission
window	About 7 meters in
	front of the signal
	sensor.

Operation notes

•Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and remote control unit.

•Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of a fluorescent light.

•Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and the end of the remote control unit free from dust.

•If this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’ thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control unit a shorter distance from the system.

To prevent damage

• Never place heavy items on top of the unit.
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.	5
• Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.
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