Safety precautions

•Do not open the case of or modify the AC adapter or this unit. These incorporate high voltage parts inside and opening or modifying them may result in a fire or electric shock.

Notes on using through headphones:

•Do not start listening with too high a volume. Otherwise, sudden output of a high- volume sound may cause hearing failure, etc.

•Do not listen to the audio with an extremely high volume for long hours. Otherwise, your hearing ability may be damaged.

•Do not use headphones if an abnormality is felt on the skin. Otherwise, skin inflammations may result. Should any abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones, immediately stop using them and see a doctor.

•A person with an ear disease is discommended to use headphones. Otherwise, the disease may worsen. Should any abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones, immediately stop using them and see a doctor.

•Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and slowly. Violent attaching or detaching may injure the ear.

Notes on using through car stereo :

•Do not leave the products or batteries in the car, particularly above the dashboard, for this may lead to malfunction or damage due to solar heat.

•If the unit is connected to a car stereo using an audio cord, noise may sometimes interfere.

Handling

•Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

•Avoid storing this unit in a bag together with a hard object. Otherwise, this unit may be damaged when the bag is pushed.

•Do not expose this unit to an insecticide or other volatile substance or bring this unit in extended contact with a rubber or vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of the surface finish may result.

•Do not put this unit in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be damaged due to a strong impact when you sit down, etc.

•Protect this unit against sweat and moisture.

Do not use this unit by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours in the summer or during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or failure.

Operating conditionsTemperature: 5 to 35°C. (without condensation)Caution on condensation

Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up.

Be specially cautious against condensation in the following circumstances:

When this unit is carried from one place to another across a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.

Maintenance of the unitWhen the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.

In regard to contact cleaner

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.

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