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Important safety Instructions
23. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for
service.
24. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
25. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
26. HEAT
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
27. DISC SLOT
Keep your fingers well clear of the disc slot as it is closing. It may cause serious personal
injury.
28. CONNECTING
When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the
equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious
personal injury. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the
instructions when making any connections.
29. SOUND VOLUME
Reduce the volume to the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden
high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage.
30. SOUND DISTORTION
Do not allow the product output distorted sound for a longtime. It may cause speaker
overheating and fire.
31. LASER BEAM
Do not look into the opening of the disc slot or ventilation opening of the product to see the
source of the laser beam. It may cause sight damage.
32. DISC
Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may
cause serious personal injury and product malfunction.
33. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.