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Important Safety Instructions
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the
duration of owning the HP powered loudspeaker. Please carefully
read and understand the instructions inside this owner’s manual before
attempting to operate your new powered loudspeaker.
This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding
the use and maintenance of the amplifier. Take special care to heed all
warning symbols and signs inside this manual and those printed on the
amplifier on the back of the loudspeaker.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE
AMPLIFIER TO WATER/MOISTURE, NOR SHOULD YOU OPERATE THE
AMPLIFIER NEAR ANY WATER SOURCE.
The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions
in the user manual accompanying the Amplifier.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure, and may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock
WARNING
Handle the power supply cord with care.
Do not damage or deform it as it may cause electric shock or malfunction
when used. Hold the plug attachment when removing from wall outlet. Do
not pull on the power cord.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before this product is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS – All warnings on the amplifier and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. DO NOT turn on the HP amplifier module before connecting all other
external devices.
6. WATER AND MOISTURE – Moisture can damage the HP amplifier
module and can cause corrosion of electrical contacts. The speaker
system should not be used near water - for example, a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
7. CARTS AND STANDS – The speaker system should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A speaker and
cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the speaker and cart combination
to overturn.
8. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING – The product should never be
mounted to a wall or ceiling.
9. HEAT – The amplifier on the back of the HP loudspeaker should be
situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other sources (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. POWER SOURCES – This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION – Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarization or grounding-type plug. The wide blade
or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding
prong.
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the
cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the amplifier.
13. CLEANING – The speaker and amplifier should be cleaned only
as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a dry
cloth. Avoid getting water inside the speaker or amplifier.
14. NON-USE PERIODS – The power cord of the amplifier should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY – Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
16. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE – The amplifier should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
amplifier; or
C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain; or
D. The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
17. Keep the speaker system out of extended or intense direct sun light.
18. No containers filled with any type of liquid should be placed on or
near the speaker system.
19. SERVICING – The user should not attempt any service to the speaker
and/or amplifier beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
20. VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the amplifier are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack.
21. ATTACHMENTS – do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
