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1. 

Read these instructions.

2. 

Keep these instructions.

3. 

Heed all warnings.

4. 

Follow all instructions.

5. 

Do not use this apparatus near water. Do not expose to drips 

or splashes. Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, on the apparatus.

6. 

Clean only with dry cloth.

7. 

Do not block any ventilation openings. Do not install this 

apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar 
unit. Install only in racks designed for the purpose and in 
accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

8. 

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.

9. 

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and 
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.

10. 

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.

11. 

Only use attachments and accessories specified by the 

_     manufacturer.

12. 

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the 
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. 

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 

unused for long periods of time.

14. 

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing 

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.

15. 

Apparatus designed with Class-I construction must be 

connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing 
connection (the third grounding prong).

16. 

This apparatus may be equipped with a single-pole, rocker-

style AC mains power switch. If so this switch is located on the 
front panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

17.

 The manufacturer reserves the right to change the 

technical specification of the product without prior notice.

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS   INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 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 AVOID FIRE OR ELECTRIC 

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 

APPARATUS TO WATER, RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE 

— This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B 

(whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from 
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations 
of the Canadian Department of Communications.

.

ATTENTION 

— 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de 

bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux 
appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) 
prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique 
édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a commercial/residential 
installation respectively. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There 
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to 
radio or television equipment reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by any 
combination of the following measures: (1) Relocate or 
reorient the receiving antenna (2) Increase the separation 
between the equipment and the receiver (3) Plug the 
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected (4) Consult your dealer or 
experienced radio/television technician for additional 
assistance.

CAUTION 

— Changes or modifications to this equipment 

not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this 
equipment.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please 
record the model number and serial number and retain them for your 
records.

Model number

Serial number

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Important Safety Information

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Page 3: ...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within 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 person...

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