Listening Caution - Panasonic SC-HT441W Operating Instructions Manual

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you've just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider
how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and
the Electronic Industries Association's
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get
the most out of your equipment by playing it at a
safe level. One that lets the sound come
through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion—and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.
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Listening caution

We recommend that you avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your
hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal"
can actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at
a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by
Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same
sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is
smaller than that of MP3.
Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics,
Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the
USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274,
5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114, with other
patents pending.
SC-HT441W
To establish a safe level:
≥ Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear
it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable
sound level:
≥ Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to
prevent hearing damage or loss in the future.
After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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, HDCD , High Definition Compatible Digital
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