Icom IC-R8500 Instruction Manual

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The IC-R8500 complies with essential require-ments of the 89/336/EEC directive forElectromagnetic Compatibility. This compliance isbased on conformity with the ETSI specification prETS300684 (EMC product standard for Commercially AvailableAmateur Radio Equipment).UNPACKINGPRECAUTIONSIMPORTANTREAD THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALCAREFULLY before attempting to operate thereceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Thisinstruction manual contains important safety and oper-ating instructions for the IC-R8500.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSRINDOOR USE ONLY! NEVER expose theIC-R8500 or AC adapter to rain, snow or any liquids.RNEVER connect the receiver to an AC outletdirectly. This may pose a fire hazard or result in anelectric shock. Always use the supplied AC adapter orconnect to a 13.8 V DC power source.RNEVER connect to an AC outlet that exceeds thesuggested voltage for each AC adapter version. Thiscould cause a fire or ruin the AC adapter and/orreceiver.RNEVER use non-rated fuses. Non-rated fusescould cause a fire or ruin the receiver.NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch anyinternal part or connectors on the rear panel of thereceiver. This will cause electric shock.AVOID using or placing the receiver in areas with tem-peratures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +50°C(+122°F).AVOID placing the receiver in excessively dusty envi-ronments or in direct sunlight.AVOID placing the receiver against walls or puttinganything on top of the receiver. This will obstruct heatdissipation.RESPECT other people’s privacy. Information over-heard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be usedin any way.iAccessories included with the IC-R8500:Qty.À AC adapter (AD-55A)* ........................................... 1Á DC power cable (OPC-023C) ................................ 1Â Mini plug (2-conductor, 3.5d) .................................. 1Ã Phono (RCA) plugs ................................................ 2Ä Fuse (FGMB 125 V 3 A; internal use) ................... 1Å Fuses (FGB 3 A; for DC cable) ............................. 2Æ Screws (M4 × 12 for optional MB-23) ..................... 2Ç Screws (C0 3 × 8 for optional MB-23 feet) ............. 4È Allen bolts (M5 × 8 for optional IC-MB12) .............. 4*Some versions are not supplied with an AC adapter.ÀÁÂ Ã Ä Å Æ ÇÈWORD DEFINITIONRWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electricshock may occur.CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No riskof personal injury, fire or electric shock.