Safety Precautions; Placement Of Speakers - Panasonic SC-PM38 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety precautions

Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the
cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the
unit's service life.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid
distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other
place where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and
not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can
cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place
heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling
the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause
electric shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can
cause electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs,
immediately disconnect the unit from the AC mains
supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They
contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed
into the unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound
is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears,
or any other problem that is not covered in these
instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and
contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the
unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by
unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the
AC mains if it is not to be used for a long time.

Placement of speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right
channel orientation is necessary.
Use only the supplied speakers.
The combination of the main unit and speakers provide
the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the
unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.
Note
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the
system for proper ventilation.
•
These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do
not place them near televisions, personal computers
or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.
• To avoid damage to the speakers, do not touch the
speaker cones if you have taken the nets off.
• You can damage your speakers and shorten their
useful life if you play sound at high levels over
extended periods.
• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid
damage.
– When playing distorted sound.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
CAUTION
• Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. Failure to do so can damage the
amplifier and speakers, and can cause fire.
Consult a qualified service person if damage
occurs or if a sudden change in performance is
apparent.
• Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.
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