[. . . ] For customers in Europe Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives. this product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation , 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo , 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. [. . . ] For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents. Speaker unit (Tweeter) Duct Speaker unit (Midrange) Enclosure Speaker unit (Woofer) Duct Terminals Baffle board Spikes Check that the amplifier/ speaker cables meet specifications Select an amplifier (not supplied) and speaker cables (not supplied) meeting the following requirements. Requirement for selecting speaker cables (one pair) In order to output high quality sound signals, prepare a pair of speaker cables of the required length. Use speaker cables that are terminated with either one of the following two options. Ώ With cable core (less than 4 mm (5/32 in) in diameter) bared by stripping 10 mm (13/32 in) of sleeve off the ends of each cable The bare cable core may become oxidized over time. In that case, reconnect the speaker cables after stripping the sleeve to expose a fresh segment of cable core at each end. Ώ With spade plugs (more than 6 mm (1/4 in) in inside diameter, and less than 12 mm (1/2 in) in outside diameter) Requirement for selecting an amplifier The amplifier should be capable of driving 4 ohm loads. Excessive volume may damage the speakers; therefore, set the volume level low to avoid excessive input to the speakers. Setting the speakers Speaker placement is one of the most important factors in obtaining high quality sound. Do not place the speakers in the following locations  In places subject to high temperature or direct sunlight  In places subject to excessive dust and dirt  In places subject to high humidity  Near source components (CD, record players, etc. Keep magnetic cards away from the speakers to avoid damaging the cards. Therefore, if you use the speakers near CRT-based televisions, color shading occurs on the television screen. B : Equalize the distance of the left/right speakers to the listening position. C : More than 50 cm (20 in) D : More than 50 cm (20 in) B 45 - 60° B E : More than 1 m (40 in) Precautions To turn an amplifier or a source component on/off Set the volume of the amplifier to the minimum. If the bass cannot be heard or the spatial location of instruments are indefinite Make sure to connect the speaker cables, matching +/– to the appropriate speaker terminals. Cleaning of the enclosure Listening position E  Do not use any type of neutral detergent, benzene, or alcohol because they may damage the surface finish of the enclosure. Ώ To maintain the fine gloss of the enclosure for a long time, gently wipe off dust using a soft brush or feather duster, and then wipe the enclosure with the supplied cleaning cloth. )  Wipe smudges such as fingerprints with the supplied cleaning cloth carefully. [. . . ] )  Wipe smudges such as fingerprints with the supplied cleaning cloth carefully. Ώ When the smudges are hard to remove, wipe them off with a soft cloth soaked in soapy water, which has been wrung dry. Connecting to the amplifier Before connecting, turn off the amplifier Connect the right speaker terminals to the right speaker terminals of the amplifier, and connect the left speaker terminals to the left speaker terminals of the amplifier. [. . . ]