Precautions - Sharp MD-MT821 Operation Manual

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Do not wear your headphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
Do not use your headphones while driv-
ing a motor vehicle, it may create a dan-
gerous traffic hazard and may be ille-
gal. Remember to obey all of the safety
rules in your area.
Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended listening at high volume levels.
If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
If the volume is adjusted according to your
usual expectations of noise, you may dam-
age your hearing due to the high volume.
Reduce the volume before starting to play.
MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary cassette
tapes, have very little noise.
n Concern for others when listen-
ing to MiniDiscs
While listening to music, the sound escap-
ing from your headphones may annoy
people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid disturb-
ing people around you.
n Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in
the following places.
Places exposed to direct sunlight for
many hours (especially in cars with the
doors and windows closed) or near heat-
ers.
(The cabinet may deform, change color
or malfunction.)
Places exposed to water.
Places exposed to excessive dust.
Places where temperatures are exces-
sively high or low.
Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
Places exposed to vibration.
'inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
TVs, noise and/or picture interference
may result. If you experience these prob-
lems, move the unit away from such de-
vices.
n Precautions
To avoid accidental electric shock
or other possible problems, observe
the precautions listed below.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
Do not use the unit near open flames.
Do not spill liquid on the unit.
Do not use an external power supply,
other than the 5V DC power supply
packaged unit.
SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorized service center.
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