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Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like for a long time.
If your skin touches this product for a long time when the power is on, it may cause a low
temperature injury.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced,
mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries. In the event of a cell leaking, do not
allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the
affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. Do not use any cell or
battery which is not designed for use with the equipment. Secondary cells and batteries need to be
charged before use. After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge
the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance. Dispose of properly.
It should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Precautions
On safety
The nameplate and important information concerning safety are located inside of the cap on the
rear side of the system.
On placement
Do not set the system in an inclined position.
Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
Do not use or leave the system in a car.
Do not use the system in a sauna.
About the Party Booster function
When using the Party Booster function, notice the following. If the
system hits a person or thing, it may cause a malfunction.
Disconnect the cables and close the cap when using the system.
Do not use with the adaptor connected.
When using the function, hold firmly and do not shake the system
violently so that you do not throw or drop the system from your
hand.
Before using the function, make sure that you have secured sufficient
space around the system.
Do not hit the system with a tool.
Do not use the function while you are driving or walking.
Keep 20 cm or more away from the face and eyes while in use.
Avoid using the function for a long time. Take breaks regularly.
When using the function, if you get tired, feel uncomfortable or
experience pain somewhere in your body, stop using the function
immediately.
Others
Do not use or leave the system in an extremely cold or hot environment (temperature outside the
range of 5 °C – 35 °C). If the system is used or left in outside the above range, the system may
automatically stop to protect internal circuitry.
At high temperature, the charging may stop or the volume may reduce to protect the battery.
Even if you do not intend to use the system for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity
once every 6 months to maintain its performance.
About the Voice Guidance
IMPORTANT: THE SOUND GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN ENGLISH
Depending on the status of the system, the voice guidance outputs from the speaker as followings.
When setting the system to the pairing mode; “Bluetooth pairing”
When pressing the BATT (battery) button to check the battery power during the system is turned
on; “Battery fully charged/Battery about 70%/Battery about 50%/Battery about 20%/Please
charge”
When the battery power is low; “Please charge”
When the settings are completed for the Speaker Add function; “Double mode”
When pressing and holding the ADD (Speaker Add) button during the Speaker Add function;
“Left/Right/Double mode”
On Copyrights
Android, Google Play and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and
tradenames are those of their respective owners.
The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in
other countries.
iPhone, iPod touch, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
™ and ® marks are omitted in the documents.
Notes on waterproof and dust proof features (Read
before using the system)
Waterproof and dust proof performance of the system
The system, with the cap fastened securely, has a waterproof specification of IPX7
*1
as specified in
“Degree of protection against water immersion” of the IEC60529 “Ingress Protection Rating (IP
Code)”
*3
, and a dust proof specification of IP6X
*2
as specified in “Degrees of protection against solid
foreign objects”
*3
.
Liquids that the waterproof performance specifications apply to
Applicable:
fresh water, tap water, pool water, sea water
Not applicable:
liquids other than the above (soapy water, water with detergent or
bath agents, shampoo, hot spring water, etc.)
*
1
IPX7 (Degree of protection against water immersion): For details, refer to the Help Guide.
*
2
IP6X (Degrees of protection against dust): For details, refer to the Help Guide.
*
3
The supplied accessory is not waterproof or dust proof.
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