Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use, and service. Please read these “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” carefully before use.

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

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

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

All operating instructions should be followed.

POWER CONNECTION

The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 120 V. The power cord attached conforms to the following power supply voltage and countries. Use only the power cord designated to ensure safety and EMC regulations of each country.

Not all types of power cords are supplied to this product.

For U.S.A. and Canada: AC 120 V

This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug.

This product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply of your home, consult your product dealer or local electric power company.

Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Before connecting other products such as VCR’s and personal computers, you should turn off the power of this product for protection against electric shock.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or equivalents. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Do not install this product in the following places:

in a damp or dusty room

where the product is exposed to soot or steam, such as near the cooking counter or a humidifier

near heat sources

where condensation easily occurs, such as near the window

in a location exposed to direct sunlight or strong light

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

The product should be mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mount recommended by the manufacturer.

Do not use this product near water.

Be sure to install the product in the place where proper temperature and humidity are kept (“Operating conditions” on page 27).

This product becomes hot during its use. Take enough care when handling the product.

Under the following conditions,

1.Turn off the power.

2.Unplug this product from the wall outlet.

3.Refer service to qualified service personnel. a) When the product emits smoke or unusual smell.

b) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

—for example, no picture or no sound.

c) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen on the product. d) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

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