Kenwood R-5000 Instruction Manual

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1. SAFETYBefore applying powerIMPORTANT!U.S.A. and CanadaUnits shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designedfor operation on 120 volts AC only. These units are notequipped with an AC voltage selector switch and thediscussion of such a switch that follows should bedisregarded.All other countriesUnits shipped to countries other than the U.S.A., Cana-da are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch onthe rear panel. Refer to the following paragraph for theproper setting of this switch.AC voltage selectionThis unit operates on 120 volts, 220 volts or 240 voltsAC. The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel isset to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unitis shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your ACoutlet, make sure that the setting position of this switchmatches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to yourvoltage in accordance with the following direction.Note:Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessiveline voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage se-lector switch.WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.Safety precautionsBefore plugging in this unit, make sure that the positionof the AC voltage selector conforms to your line (mains)voltage. If not, it must be reset.AC voltage selector switchFor United KingdomThe mains plug must be removed from the wall socketprior to any internal examination.Warning:This apparatus must be earthed.ImportantThe wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordancewith the following code:Blue NeutralBrown LiveGreen-and-yellow EarthThe wires in this mains lead must be connected to theterminals in the plug as follows:Notes:1) If a 13-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a3-amp fuse.2) If a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wiremust be connected to the E terminal.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intendedto alert the user of the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the pro-duct's enclosure; that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user ofthe presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying the appliance.2