Panasonic RC-CD500 Operating Instructions Manual

PRECAUTIONS
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully: Take special
care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itsall as well as the salety sugges-
lons listed below.
Aftenvards keep them handy for future reference.
Safety —
1. Power Source- The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type
described in the operaling instructions oras marked on the unit,
. Polarization—f the unit is squipped with a polarized AC power plug (a plug has-
ing one blade wider than the other), thal plug will- Ht ito the AC outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. if you are unable to mesrt the plug fully inte the out-
let, try reversing the plug. li the plug should still fail te fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet, Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
. Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be routed so that they
ara not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
Never take hold of the plug of cord your hand is wet, and always grasp ihe Pug
body when connecting or disconnecting it.
. Nonuse Periods—\vnen the unit is not used, tum the power off. When leil unused
for a long period of time, the unit should be unptugged from the household AC out
let,
Installation
E Environment
1. Water and Moistura—Do mot use this unit near water—for example, near a bath-
tub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avokl-
an.
2. Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in the following cordibioris..
#hnmediately alter a heater has been turned on.
tin a sleamy or very humid room.
@yhon the unit ls suddenly moved from a cokd environment to a warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate property. To correct this prob-
lem, turn on the power and walt about.one hour for the moisture to evaporate.
3. Heat—The unit should be situated away from heal sources such as radiators and
the like. t also should net be placed in temperatures less than FE (41°F) or
greater than 35°C (85 F}.
E Placement
1. YVentilation—The unit should ba situated se that its location or position does mot
interfere with tts proper ventilation. Allow 10 em (4°) clearance tram the tear of the
umit,
2. Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that objects do not fall ento ard liquids
are net spilled into the unit. Go not subject ihis unit to excessive smoke, dusi, me-
chanical vibratian, of shock,
3. Magnetism—The unit should be attusted away from equipment or devices that
generate sirong magmatic tekis.
4. Stacking—Do not place any objects on. top of unit.
5. Surface—Place the unit on a flal level Surlace.
6. Carts and Stands—tThe unit should be used oniy wilh a Carl or
Stand that Is racommended by the manufacturer. The ural and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven Surfaces may cause the unit and cart combina-
tion to avertu.
7. Wall of Ceiling Mounting—The unit should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling,
unless specified in this operating Inétructons.
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly | Mores ered with mild de-
bergent Scautior,
Do nol use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder cr solvent such as alcohol or
benzing.
Service =
4, Damage Requiring Service— The unit should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
(a) The AC power supoly cord or the plug has been damaged: ar
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the urit; or
(co) The unit has been exposed to rain; o
{d} The unit dees nol appear to operate normaly or exhibits a marked change im
Rerformance; of
ie] Tha unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
2. Servicing—tThe user should not attempt to-service the unit beyond that described
in the operating instructions. Ad other servicing should be referred to an authorized
Service personnel.
For the address of an authorized servicenter:
In the U.S.A. call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts @panasonic,com,
or visil WwW. panasonle.com
in Canada, call 905-024-5505 or visit www. panasonic.ca
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION:
+Aeprieni or relocate the receiving antenna,
increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,
#Consull the dealer or an axpenenced racioTY technician lor help.
Panasonic
CD Clock Radio
Operating Instructions
Model No. RC-CD500
RC-CD450
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please raad these instructions carefully.
The model number and seral number of thes product can be |
found on ether the back or the botiem of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
hubure reherence
MODEL NUMBER .
SERIAL WUMBER
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DIGITAL AUDIO
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual
lor future reference.
Model RG-CD450 is only far the U.S.A. [P| (PC
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of 'E 1)
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America =
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
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CAUTION
The following mark and ae are located on the bottom of the unit.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN EPN
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral tiangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
ciant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the prasence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliante.
This eġuiprment has been tested and found ta comply with the limbs for a Class B digital device, pursuant ta Part 15 of tha FOC Aulas.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interlerance in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radia fre-
quency energy and, if net installed and used. in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmtul interference to radio communications. However, Mere is no guarantee
that interference will nat occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmia! interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuming
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by ome or mere of the following measures:
eConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuil diferent from thak io which the receiver ia connected.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device. |
This device complies with Part 15 of the FOO Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful intaderance, and (2) this de- |
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