6
Important Introduction
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Precautions
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Precautions
Important
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Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
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Do not use your earphones while driv-
ing a motor vehicle, it may create a traf-
fic hazard and may be illegal.
Remember to obey all of the safety rules
in your area.
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Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts
advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
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If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-
ume or discontinue use.
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This portable MD should only be used within the range
of 32
°
F - 104
°
F (0
°
C - 40
°
C).
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.
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Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
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Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
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Do not use the unit near open flames.
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Do not spill liquid on the unit.
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Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V
DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it.
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SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use.
Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorized service center.
Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
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Places exposed to direct sunlight
for many hours (especially in cars
with the doors and windows
closed) or near heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change
color or the unit may malfunction.)
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Places exposed to water.
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Places exposed to excessive dust.
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Places where temperatures are excessively high or low.
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Places (bathrooms) where the hu-
midity is extremely high.
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P l a c e s w i t h s t r o n g m a g n e t i c
fields such as TVs or loudspeak-
ers.
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Places exposed to vibration.
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Places where sand can easily en-
ter the inside of the unit (beaches
etc.).
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If the unit is used near radio tuners
or TVs, noise and/or picture inter-
ference may result. If you experi-
ence these problems, move the unit
away from such devices.
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It is not recommendable to put the
MiniDisc into a rear pocket, as this may
damage the product when sitting.
