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Caution icons
You will
fi
nd the following caution icons in these instructions:
Danger
=
High risk !
Failure to observe the warning may result
in severe personal injury or death.
Attention
=
Moderate risk !
Failure to observe the warning may
result in p roperty damage.
=
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when
handling the unit.
Danger
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty installation of electrical equipment or
mains voltage which is too high can cause electric
shocks.
• The device is only suitable for use with a power supply volt-
age of 230 V ~ / 50 Hz. Make sure that the mains voltage
is correct. For more information, refer to the nameplate.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
If the unit’s case or mains cable is defective or shows
other signs of visible damage, disconnect the power plug
immediately from the socket and do not operate the
device.
• If the unit emits smoke or smells of burning or other
unusual odours, disconnect it immediately from the power
supply and do not operate it.
• The standby button does not disconnect the unit from the
power supply. For this reason, connect it to an easily ac-
cessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect it from
the power supply in the event of faults.
• Never open the unit’s housing.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised special-
ist workshop. Only parts which conform with the original
unit speci
fi
cations may be used in this case. There are
electrical and mechanical parts in this unit which are nec-
essary in order to avoid exposure to sources of danger.
• Use only accessories speci
fi
ed by the manufacturer.
• Do not insert any objects through the vent slots in the
housing.
• Never touch the power plug with damp hands.
Danger
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
fi
lm
when playing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the packing
fi
lm. Danger of suffocation.
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the
unit or take them off of the unit (e.g. control knobs or plug
adapters). They could swallow the parts and choke. Never
allow children to operate electrical devices unsupervised.
Danger to hearing
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Particularly when the subwoofer has been set
to maximum volume and the unit is activated, very high
noise pressure may suddenly be produced. This may have
psychological consequences and also cause physical injury.
Children and pets are particularly at risk.
• Set your signal source unit volume control to a low setting.
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain dis-
tance from the unit and never place your ear directly on
the speaker.
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
high volume.
Danger
Danger of injury/damage!
Incorrect location may result in damage.
• Never use the subwoofer unmounted in vehicles, in unsta-
ble locations, on wobbly stands or furniture, on under-
dimensioned brackets etc. The subwoofer could tip or fall
down and cause injury to persons or be damaged.
• Place the subwoofer on the ground only.
• Place the speaker in such a way th at it cannot be knocked
over unseen and make sure that the cables do not pose a
trip hazard.
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters,
ovens, other heat generating equipment such as ampli-
fi
ers etc.).
Attention
Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or
fi
re.
• Do not place open
fl
ames such as burning candles or
similar on the unit.
• Ensure suf
fi
cient ventilation.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in moist areas and protect it from
drops of water and splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers
fi
lled with liquid on or near the unit in order to avoid liquid
getting into the housing. If water or other foreign objects
penetrate the case, immediately disconnect the power
plug. Send the unit to our service address in this case.
Safety notes
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