Audio-Technica ATH-ANC9 Warnings, Battery precautions, Compliance with FCC rules USA only

Warnings

Warnings

Please read these warnings before using your headphones. To ensure safety, observe all warnings while using this equipment.

•Do not disassemble or attempt to repair headphones.

•Never use the headphones in places where the inability to hear ambient sounds presents a serious risk (such as while operating a motor vehicle or bicycle, or at railroad crossings, train stations, construction sites or on roads or where vehicles and bicycles are traveling).

•Noise-cancelling headphones make it hard to hear outside low-pitched sounds. Take care to recognize warning beeps and other auditory reminders; be aware that the familiar sound of these alerts may be changed by the headphones.

•To prevent damage to your eardrums, never use the headphones at excessive volume levels. Listening to loud sounds for an extended period may cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.

•Do not store the headphones in direct sunlight, near

heating devices or in hot, humid or dusty places.

•Do not subject the headphones to strong impact.

•Do not allow the headphones to become wet.

•The included carabiner clip is intended for use with the ATH-ANC9 case only; do not use for purposes other than its intended use.

•Secure the carabiner clip by engaging the safety lock nut.

•Do not use this carabiner clip for climbing or other purposes unrelated to attaching the case.

•For continuous operation, keep the carabiner clip free of oxidation and other contaminates.

•Check carabiner clip for loose parts or misalignment prior to attaching it to other objects.

•The carabiner clip weight limit is 7 kg or less; do not exceed this limit.

Battery precautions

•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

•Observe correct polarity as marked.

•Remove depleted battery immediately.

•Please dispose of used batteries properly.

•Do not use a leaking battery. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If battery leakage comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush with water and seek medical attention.

•Do not expose the battery to excessive heat.

Compliance with FCC rules (USA only)

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) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada only

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This product conforms to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The complete declaration of conformity can be obtained from Audio-Technica Limited, Unit 5, Millennium Way, Leeds, United Kingdom LS11 5AL.

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