R E A D, T H I S, Important Safety Precautions

R E A D

T H I S !

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 and

DO NOT OPEN

10. Cleaning. Unplug this product from the

to protect it from overheating, and these

wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

openings must not be blocked or covered.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp

The openings should never be blocked by

do not remove the grounding plug

cloth for cleaning.

placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or

on the power cord, or use any plug

11. Attachments. Do not use attachments not

other similar surface. This product should not

or extension cord that does not have

recommended by the product manufacturer,

be placed in a built-in installation such

as a

a grounding plug provided.

Make certain that the

as they may cause hazards.

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

AC outlet is properly grounded.

12. Replacement Parts. When replacement

provided or the manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

Do not use an adapter plug

parts are required, be sure the service tech-

Make certain that the proper space (more

with this product.

nician has used replacement parts specified

The lightning flash with arrowhead

by the manufacturer or that have the same

than 10cm) is provided both above and below

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

characteristics as the original part.

the unit for ventilation. If the amplifier will be

intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area,

voltage” within the product’s enclosure

electric shock or other hazards.

make certain that there is sufficient air

that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to

13. Safety Check. Upon completion of any

movement within the cabinet, with means

persons.

provided for hot air to exit and for cool air to

service or repairs to this product, ask the

The exclamation point within an

be brought in.

equilateral triangle is intended to alert

service technician to perform safety checks

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

the user to the presence of important

to determine that the product is in proper

operating and maintenance (servicing)

operating condition.

top of the unit or place objects directly over

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

14. Feet/Spikes. When positioning, or moving

them. Remember, power amplifiers generate

heat, and the heatsink fins and ventilation

this product ensure that is lifted rather than

slots that form part of the cabinet are spe-

General:

dragged across any floor/mounting surface.

cially designed to remove this heat. Placing

1. Unpacking: Check the product carefully. If

This will avoid any damage to the floor/-

other electronic equipment near these heat-

mounting surface. Attention! Products and/or

it has been damaged in transit, report the da-

dissipation systems may possibly affect the

product feet constructed of rubber or plastics

mage immediately by calling your dealer

long term reliability of both your amplifier and

may, in seldom cases, react chemically and

and/or the shipping company that delivered

the objects placed above it.

discolor treated or non-treated wooden sur-

it.

Do not place CDs, record jackets, owner’s

faces if positioned without protection.

2. Connections: Whenever changing, con-

15. Warranty: The following conditions may

manuals or other paper on top of or beneath

necting or disconnecting signal or power

the unit or in between products containing

result in a void product warranty:

cables etc., always turn off all equipment.

amplifiers in a stack. This will block the air

a. the manufacturers serial number is remo-

This prevents transients from entering the

flow, causing degraded performance and a

equipment and prevents electrical energy

ved or forged.

possible fire hazard.

from reaching you. Keep all connections out

b. if repairs and/or modifications and/or other

20. Power Sources. This product should be

of the reach of children. Before moving the

treatments/tunings have been carried out

operated only from the type of power source

unit, be certain to disconnect any intercon-

by non-authorized personnel or

indicated on the marking label. If you are not

nection cords with

other components, and

accessories/supplements are attached,

sure of the type of power supply to your

make certain that

you disconnect any powe-

which are not approved by

home, consult your product dealer or local

red units from the

AC outlet.

manufacturer/importer.

power company. For products intended to

3. Read Instructions.

All the safety and

16. Warranty: The following items are not

operate from battery power, or other sources,

operating instructions should be read before

covered by the product warranty:

refer to the operating instructions.

the product is operated.

a. Damage caused by inappropriate handling

21. Grounding or Polarization. This product

4. Retain Instructions. The safety and ope-

despite clear instructions provided in the

may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

rating instructions should be retained for

owners manual.

current line plug (a plug having one blade

future reference.

b. Damage to mechanical parts (such as

wider than the other). This plug will fit into the

5. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the pro-

record-/playback heads, moving rubber

power outlet only one way. This is a safety

duct and in the operating instructions should

and plastic parts and fuses) as well as

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

be adhered to.

results of normal wear and tear.

fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

6. Follow Instructions. All operating and use

c. Damage caused by external action or

the plug should still fail to fit, contact your

instructions should be followed.

influence.

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

7. Water and Moisture. The product should

d. Damage caused by miss-use by user.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized plug.

not be used near water – for example, near a

Damage

caused by excessive electrical

22. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,

mains supply voltage or lightning strike.

in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,

cords should be routed so that they are not

f. Damage caused by fire, water or smoke.

and the like.

likely to be walked on or pinched by items

8. Accessories. To ensure proper operation

g. Damage known to buyer prior to purchase.

placed upon or against them, paying parti-

h. Damage caused by professional employ-

cular attention to cords at plugs, con-

and to avoid the potential for safety hazards,

place the unit on a firm and level surface.

ment of home entertainment products (e.g.

venience receptacles, and the point where

When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain

for catering trade, restaurants, public ad-

they exit from the product. To avoid safety

that the shelf and any mounting hardware

dress or infinite loop announcement use

hazards, use only the power cord supplied

can support the product’s weight. Do not

etc.)

with your unit. If a replacement cord is used,

place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

17. Specifications: All product specifica-

make certain that it is of a similar gauge. We

tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,

tions/features are subject to change without

do not recommend using extension cords

with this product. As with all electrical

causing serious injury to a child or adult, and

notification.

devices, do not run power cords under rugs

serious damage to the product. Use only with

Passive Products:

or carpets or place heavy objects on power

a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom-

18. Amplifiers: Amplifiers used to drive these

cords. Damaged power cords should be

mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

units must deliver a sufficient output power. A

replaced immediately, by a qualified service

product. Any mounting of the product should

lack of output power may lead to amplifier-

technician, with cords meeting factory

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and

clipping, which causes damage not covered

specifications. When disconnecting the

should use a mounting accessory recom-

by guarantee.

power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the

mended by the manufacturer.

plug; never pull the cord.

JBL SCS178 manual R E A D, T H I S, Important Safety Precautions

Models: SCS178

R E A D

T H I S !

Important Safety Precautions!