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Safety & Regulatory Information
The following sections contain notices for various countries:
Notice for the USA
FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, this
notice is not a guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the
following measures:
❒
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❒
Increase the distance between the equipment and
receiver.
❒
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
❒
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician.
CAUTION:
To comply with the limits for the Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this
device must be installed with computer equipment
certified to comply with the Class B limits.
All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals
must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-
certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in
interference to radio or television reception.
MODIFICATIONS
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
Notice for Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio
interference as specified in the Canadian Department of
Communications Radio Interference Regulations.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B”
d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le Ministère
Canadien des Communications dans les règlements
d’interfèrence radio.
Important Notice
A serial number can be found on your product. Please
write this number down and keep it in a secure area.
This is for your security.
CAUTION
Take care to prevent accidental operation of speakers at
excessive sound pressure levels!
If you do not hear sound from speakers, keep the
volume control at a low level while trying to restore
sound. This will prevent accidental operation at
uncomfortably loud levels.
European Compliance
This product conforms to the following:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC
and 93/68/EEC
Mains operated products for the European market
comply with LVD Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC. Communication / RF wireless products for
the European market comply with Directive R&TTE
1999/5/EC.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS -
Read all safety and operating
instructions before operating the product.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -
Keep all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS -
Take note of all warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -
All operating and usage
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING -
Unplug this product from the power source
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
ATTACHMENTS -
Do not use attachments or accessories
not recommended by Creative as they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE -
Do not use this product
near any water source or water hazard – for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
PLACEMENT -
Place the product on a stable surface or
recommended stand, or sold with the product. Otherwise,
the product may fall and cause injury to a person, and damage
to the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting the product.
VENTILATION -
To ensure reliable operation and to
prevent overheating, do not block or cover ventilation
openings and slots with fabrics or impermeable material. Do
not place in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless there is proper ventilation or Creative’s instructions
have been adhered to.
HEAT -
Do not place this product anywhere near heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, and other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES -
This product is specifically designed
for operation within the electrical range(s) specified on the
provided power adapter and use outside of this range shall be
at your own risk. Please contact your local electric utility
company if you have any questions about the electrical
voltage at your intended location of use.
POLARIZATION -
The product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug, a safety feature. As
one blade is wider than the other, this plug can only fit into
the power outlet in one way. If you cannot insert the plug
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still fails to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not force the plug into the outlet.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION -
Arrange the power-
cords to minimize the risk of damage from traffic or other
hazards. Pay particular attention to the area near the plug
head, the power source outlet and the connection from the
product.
LIGHTNING -
Unplug the product from the power source
during lightning storms or if unused for long periods of time.
This will prevent lightning and power-line surge damage to
the product.
OVERLOADING -
Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral power circuits as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -
Never push any object
through the product’s openings, as this can result in a fire,
electric shock or damage. Do not spill liquids on the product.
SERVICING -
Do not attempt to service the product
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -
Unplug the product
from the power source. Call for servicing when:
a) the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) objects have fallen through or liquids have been spilled
into the product’s openings.
c) the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) the product does not operate normally when following
the operating instructions
e) the product behaves differently.
f ) the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
REPLACEMENT PARTS -
When replacing parts, check
that the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by Creative or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK -
After servicing or repairing the
product, get the service technician to perform safety checks
to be sure that the product working properly.
Declaration of Conformity
According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19,
Manufacturer/Importer’s Name: Creative Labs, Inc.
Manufacturer/Importer’s Address:
1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA. 95035
Tel: (408) 428-6600
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name: Creative Labs
Model Numbers: MF8000
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/97
requirement for Class B devices and found compliant
with the following standards:
EMI/EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles
FCC. Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes:
1. Le matériel ne peut étre source D’interférences et
2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y
compris celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
October 23, 2003
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