Harman Kardon AVR 445 Owner's Manual

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4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATIONIntroduction / Safety InformationImportant Safety InformationREAD THIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT.Do not install this equipment in a confined spacesuch as a case or similar – away from directsunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture,and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where for-eign object may fall onto this unit and/or thisunit may be exposed to liquid dripping orsplashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they maycause fire, damage to this unit, and/orpersonal injury.– Containers with liquid in them, as they mayfall and liquid may cause electrical shock tothe user and/or damage to this unit.Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, table-cloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heatradiation. If the temperature inside this unitrises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,and/or personal injury.Install this unit near the AC outlet and where theAC power plug can be reached easily.This unit is not disconnected from the AC powersource as long as it is connected to the wall out-let, even if this unit itself is turned off. This stateis called the standby mode. In this state, this unitis designed to consume a very small quantity ofpower.WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Verify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 445 has been designed for use with220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it is intendedcan create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit.If you have any questions about the voltagerequirements for your specific model, or aboutthe line voltage in your area, contact your dealerbefore plugging the unit into a wall outlet.Do Not Use Extension CordsTo avoid safety hazards, use only the power cordattached to your unit. We do not recommendthat extension cords be used with this product.As with all electrical devices, do not run powercords under rugs or carpets or place heavyobjects on them. Damaged power cords shouldbe replaced immediately by an authorizedservice depot with a cord meeting factoryspecifications.Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from an ACoutlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.If you do not intend to use the unit for anyconsiderable length of time, disconnect the plugfrom the AC outlet.Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable components insidethis product. Opening the cabinet may present ashock hazard, and any modification to theproduct will void your guarantee. If water or anymetal object such as a paper clip, wire or astaple accidentally falls inside the unit,disconnect it from the AC power sourceimmediately, and consult an authorized servicestation.Installation Location■ To assure proper operation and to avoid thepotential for safety hazards, place the unit ona firm and level surface. When placing theunit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf andany mounting hardware can support theweight of the product.■ Make certain that proper space is providedboth above and below the unit for ventilation.If this product will be installed in a cabinet orother enclosed area, make certain that thereis sufficient air movement within the cabinet.Under some circumstances a fan may berequired.■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpetedsurface.■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or coldlocations, or an area that is exposed to directsunlight or heating equipment.■ Avoid moist or humid locations.■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on thetop of the unit, or place objects directly overthem.CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a softcloth dampened with mild soapy water, then afresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any othervolatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasivecleaners, as they may damage the finish of metalparts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to disconnectany interconnection cords with other compo-nents, and make certain that you disconnect theunit from the AC outlet.UnpackingThe carton and shipping materials used toprotect your new receiver during shipment werespecially designed to cushion it from shock andvibration. We suggest that you save the cartonand packing materials for use in shipping if youmove, or should the unit ever need repair.To minimize the size of the carton in storage,you may wish to flatten it. This is done bycarefully slitting the tape seams on the bottomand collapsing the carton. Other cardboardinserts may be stored in the same manner.Packing materials that cannot be collapsedshould be saved along with the carton in aplastic bag.If you do not wish to save the packagingmaterials, please note that the carton and othersections of the shipping protection arerecyclable. Please respect the environment anddiscard those materials at a local recyclingcenter.