[. . . ] This unit comply with the existing requirements In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetlc compatibillity. Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling. Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place. CAUTION ­ INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR DEFEATED. [. . . ] 7 Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1 TM9049 EN 5 1/7/05, 10:19 AM Before You Begin EN Useful Advice · Do not use your system immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation may cause the system to malfunction. To correct the problem, turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate. To avoid accidents, it is to be dismantled by qualified technicians only. · Never leave the tray open as dust could cover the laser lens and/or the tray could be bumped into accidentally. · Do not place the system near wet areas such as bathrooms and pool side. Avoid storing the system at humid places or near abnormally heated areas. To disconnect power completely, unplug the power cord from the power outlet. · Ensure minimum distance around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, etc. · No naked flame source, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. · Attention should be paid to enviornment aspects of battery disposal. AC Power Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on the back of the unit, and into an AC power supply outlet that accepts the plug supplied with your unit. 2 TM9049 EN 6 1/7/05, 10:19 AM Before You Begin Battery Power You can insert 6 D-sized alkaline batteries (not supplied) and you can take your stereo just about anywhere. · Open the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit by pressing down on the tab and pulling out the cover. · Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery, then relate the polarities to the engraved diagram located on the battery compartment door. Note that the AC line cord must be unplugged from the jack on the back of the unit to operate on batteries. Attention: Be sure to remove batteries when storing the set for more than 30 days. Always return tape operation buttons to their off position before storing. This will relieve pressure on certain parts in the tape recorder that might deform after long periods of time. Be sure to dispose of leaky, weak or dead batteries properly according to federal, state, and local regulations. To prevent injury or damage, do not reverse batteries and do not mix battery type. EN Important Battery Information · Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your system for more than one month. · Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to provincial and local regulations. [. . . ] Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs · Make sure CDs are stored in their original case after use. Keep them away from damp, humid or abnormally heated places. Cassettes · To protect your recordings from accidental erasure on one or both sides of your cassette, snap out the tab at the top of the cassette. If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of adhesive tape. (Refer to diagram) Cleaning CDs · Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. [. . . ]