6
Important Introduction

Precautions

Precautions

Important

Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
Do not use your earphones whilst
driving a motor vehicle, it may create a
traffic hazard and may be illegal.
Remember to obey all of the safety rules
in your area.
Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended listening at high volume levels.
If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-
ume or discontinue use.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects
of battery disposal.
This portable MD should only be used within the range
of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
Do not use the unit near open flames.
Do not spill liquid on the unit.
Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V
DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it.
SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use.
Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.

Storing the unit

Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
Places exposed to direct sunlight
for many hours (especially in cars
with the doors and windows
closed) or near heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change
colour or the unit may malfunction.)
Places exposed to excessive dust.
Places exposed to water.
Places where temperatures are ex-
cessively high or low.
Places (bathrooms) where the hu-
midity is extremely high.
Places with strong magnetic fields
such as TVs or loudspeakers.
Places exposed to vibration.
Places where sand can easily en-
ter the inside of the unit (beaches
etc.).
If the unit is used near radio tuners
or TVs, noise and/or picture interference may result. If
you experience these problems, move the unit away from
such devices.
It is not recommendable to put the
MiniDisc into a rear pocket, as this may
damage the product when sitting.