A D, I S | JBL SCS138 specification

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Important Safety Precautions!

9. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product

Active (Powered) Products:

CAUTION

should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only

19. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the

when and as recommended by the manu-

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

facturer.

ensure reliable operation of the product

DO NOT OPEN

10. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the

and to protect it from overheating, and

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

these openings must not be blocked or

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a

covered. The openings should never be

do not remove the grounding plug

damp cloth for cleaning.

blocked by placing the product on a bed,

on the power cord, or use any plug

11. Attachments. Do not use attachments

sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This

or extension cord that does not have

not recommended by the product

product should not be placed in a built-in

a grounding plug provided.

manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

installation such as a bookcase or rack

Make certain that the

AC outlet is properly grounded.

12. Replacement Parts. When replacement

unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer’s instructions have been

Do not use an adapter plug

parts are required, be sure the service

adhered to.

with this product.

technician has used replacement parts

Make certain that the proper space (more

The lightning flash with arrowhead

specified by the manufacturer or that have

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

the same characteristics as the original

than 10cm) is provided both above and

intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous

part. Unauthorized substitutions may result

below the unit for ventilation. If the

voltage” within the product’s enclosure

in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

amplifier will be installed in a cabinet or

that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to

13. Safety Check. Upon completion of any

other enclosed area, make certain that

persons.

there is sufficient air movement within the

service or repairs to this product, ask the

The exclamation point within an

cabinet, with means provided for hot air to

service technician to perform safety

equilateral triangle is intended to alert

exit and for cool air to be brought in.

the user to the presence of important

checks to determine that the product is in

operating and maintenance (servicing)

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

proper operating condition.

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

14. Feet/Spikes. When positioning, or

top of the unit or place objects directly

over them. Remember, power amplifiers

moving this product ensure that is lifted

generate heat, and the heatsink fins and

General:

rather than dragged across any

ventilation slots that form part of the

1. Unpacking: Check the product

carefully.

floor/mounting surface. This will avoid any

cabinet are specially designed to remove

damage to the floor/mounting surface.

If it has been damaged in transit,

report the

this heat. Placing other electronic

Attention! Products and/or product feet

damage immediately by calling your dealer

equipment near these heat-dissipation

constructed of rubber or plastics may, in

and/or the shipping company that

systems may possibly affect the long term

seldom cases, react chemically and

delivered it.

reliability of both your amplifier

and the

discolor treated or non-treated wooden

2. Connections: Whenever changing, con-

objects placed above it.

surfaces if positioned without protection.

necting or disconnecting signal or power

Do not place CDs, record

jackets,

owner’s

15. Warranty: The following conditions may

cables etc., always turn off all equipment.

manuals or other paper on top of

result in a void product warranty:

This prevents transients from entering the

beneath the unit or in between

products

a. the manufacturers serial number is

equipment and prevents electrical energy

containing amplifiers in a stack. This will

from reaching you. Keep all connections

removed or forged.

block the air flow, causing degraded

out of the reach of children. Before moving

b. if repairs and/or modifications and/or

performance and a possible fire hazard.

the unit, be certain to disconnect any

other treatments/tunings have been

20. Power Sources. This product should be

interconnection cords with other

carried out by non-authorized personnel

operated only from the type of power

components, and make certain that you

or accessories/supplements are

source indicated on the marking label. If

disconnect any powered units from the AC

attached, which are not approved by

you are not sure of the type of power

outlet.

manufacturer/importer.

supply to your home, consult your product

3. Read Instructions. All the safety and

16. Warranty: The following items are not

dealer or local power company. For

operating instructions should be read

covered by the product warranty:

products intended to operate from battery

before the product is operated.

a. Damage caused by inappropriate

power, or other sources, refer to the

4. Retain Instructions. The safety and ope-

handling despite clear instructions

operating instructions.

rating instructions should be retained for

provided in the owners manual.

21. Grounding or Polarization. This product

future reference.

b. Damage to mechanical parts (such as

may be equipped with a polarized

5. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the pro-

record-/playback heads, moving rubber

alternating-current line plug (a plug having

duct and in the operating instructions

and plastic parts and fuses) as well as

one blade wider than the other). This plug

should be adhered to.

results of normal wear and tear.

will fit into the power outlet only one way.

6. Follow Instructions. All operating and

c. Damage caused by external action or

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to

use instructions should be followed.

influence.

insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

7. Water and Moisture. The product should

d. Damage caused by miss-use by user.

reversing the plug. If the plug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace

not be used near water – for example, near

e. Damage caused by excessive electrical

your obsolete outlet.

a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry

mains supply voltage or lightning strike.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

tub, in a wet basement, or near a

f. Damage caused by fire, water or smoke.

polarized plug.

swimming pool, and the like.

g. Damage known to buyer prior to

22. Power-Cord Protection.

Power-supply

8. Accessories. To ensure proper operation

purchase.

cords should be routed so

that they are not

and to avoid the potential for safety

h. Damage caused by professional employ-

likely to be walked on or pinched by items

hazards, place the unit on a firm and level

ment of home entertainment products

placed upon or against them, paying parti-

surface. When placing the unit on a shelf,

(e.g. for catering trade, restaurants,

cular attention to cords at plugs, con-

be certain that the shelf and any mounting

public address or infinite loop

venience receptacles, and the point where

hardware can support the product’s

announcement use etc.)

they exit from the product.

To avoid safety

weight. Do not place this product on an

17. Specifications: All product specifica-

hazards, use only the power

cord supplied

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

with your unit. If a replacement cord is

table. The product may fall, causing

tions/features are subject to change

used, make certain that it is of a similar

serious injury to a child or adult, and

without notification.

gauge. We do not recommend using

serious damage to the product. Use only

Passive Products:

extension cords with this product. As with

with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

18. Amplifiers: Amplifiers used to drive

all electrical devices, do not run power

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold

these units must deliver a sufficient output

cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy

with the product. Any mounting of the

power. A lack of output power may lead to

objects on power cords. Damaged power

product should follow the manufacturer’s

amplifier-clipping, which causes damage

cords should be replaced immediately, by a

instructions, and should use a mounting

not covered by guarantee.

qualified service technician, with cords

accessory recommended by the

meeting factory specifications. When

manufacturer.

disconnecting the power cord from an AC

outlet, always pull the plug; never pull the

cord.

JBL SCS138 manual A D, I S

Models: SCS138