[. . . ] ON PLACEMENT . Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. [. . . ] ON SAFETY . When connecting and disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. . When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord. ON AC VOLTAGE . Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage. . When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL CORRECTLY . Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE CONTROL sensor located next to the CD Display. . When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE CONTROL sensor may be degraded, causing unreliable operation. . The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 6 meters. BATTERY REPLACEMENT . When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries. [. . . ] NOTE . If the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible damage through battery leakage. [. . . ]