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Important Safety Information
Caution marks on the product
These CAUTION marks are located on the back of the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within the system enclo sure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked
on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions in this
owner’s guide.
Important safety instructions
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 a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions – To ensure reliable opera-
tion of the product and to protect it from overheating, put the prod-
uct in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
8. Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong are provided
for 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 pinched, par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
15. To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall
outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.
16. Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock.
17. See product enclosure for safety related markings.
18. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose the amplifier to rain or moisture.
Information about products that
generate electrical noise
If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radia t e rad io fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interfer ence to radio commu -
nications. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does ca u se
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than
the one to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote
control could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B
specifications.
The information furnished in this user’s guide does not include all
of the details of design, production, or variations of the equip-
ment. Nor does it cover every possible situation which may arise
during installation, operation, or maintenance. If you need assis-
tance beyond the scope of this user’s guide, please contac t our
Customer Service department. See “Customer support” on
page 60.