Precautions

•Ensure that the AC power in your house matches the requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the back of your product.

•Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3 - 4 inches/7.5 - 10 cm).

•Do not place the product on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.

•Do not stack anything on top of the product.•Before moving the product, ensure the Disc tray is empty.

•To turn off the product completely, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet if you will be leaving the device unused for a long period of time.

•During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the product.

•Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could cause the product to overheat and malfunction.

•Protect the product from moisture, and excess heat or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e. speakers.).

•Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the product malfunctions.•Your product is not intended for industrial use. It is for personal use only.

•Condensation may occur if your product or a disc has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the product during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the product has reached room temperature before using.

•The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

•Place the loudspeakers at a reasonable distance on either side of the system to ensure good stereo sound.

•Direct the loudspeakers towards the listening area.

•Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

•To turn this apparatus off completely, you must disconnect it from the wall outlet. Consequently, the wall outlet and power plug must be readily accessible at all times.

•Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

•An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.)

Disc Storage & Management

•Holding Discs

-- Fingerprints or scratches on a disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping.

-- Avoid touching the surface of a disc where data has been recorded.-- Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.-- Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.•Cleaning Discs

-- If you get fingerprints or dirt on a disc, clean it with a mild detergent diluted in

water and wipe with a soft cloth.-- When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the outside of the disc.•Disc Storage

-- Do not keep in direct sunlight. -- Keep in a cool, ventilated area.

-- Keep in a clean, protective jacket and store vertically.•Condensation may form if warm

air comes into contact with cold parts inside the product. When condensation forms inside the

product, it may not operate correctly. If this occurs, remove any discs in the product, and then let the product stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.

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