Harman-Kardon HKTS1 owner manual Read First! Important Safety Precautions

Read First! Important Safety Precautions!

1.Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments. Do not use attach- ments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; in a wet base- ment; near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.Accessories. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tri- pod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.A Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved with Care. Quick stops, excessive force and

uneven surfaces may cause the prod- uct and cart combination to overturn.

10.Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila- tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The open- ings should never be blocked by plac- ing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.Grounding or Polarization. This product may be equipped with a polar- ized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13.Power-Cord Protection. Power- supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular atten- tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product.

14.Nonuse Periods. The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time.

15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an outside antenna or a cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1.

16.Lightning. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and dis- connect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the prod- uct due to lightning and power-line surges.

17.Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other

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