Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus,New Jersey 07094http://www.panasonic.comPanasonic Sales Company,Division of Matsushita Electric ofPuerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,Puerto Rico 00985Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler DriveMississauga, OntarioL4W 2T3www.panasonic.caEn 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Printed in MalaysiaRQT6193-PH1101HM0As an E NERGY S TAR® Partner, Panasonichas determined that this product meets theE NERGY S TAR® guidelines for energyefficiency.The model number and serial number of this product can befound on either the back or the bottom of the unit.Please note them in the space provided below and keep forfuture reference.MODEL NUMBER ____________________________________SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________DEALER NAME _______________________________DEALER ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________________TELEPHONE NUMBER _________________________User memo:SA-HE70CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:¡Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.¡Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.¡Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.¡Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipmentwould void the user’s authority to operate this device.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operationis subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.CAUTION!DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN ABOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHERCONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELLVENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ORFIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THATCURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOTOBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve justpurchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s timeto consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement yourequipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic IndustriesAssociation’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the mostout of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets thesound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring ordistortion–and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitivehearing.We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessivenoise.Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” canactually be loud and harmful to your hearing.Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe levelBEFORE your hearing adapts.To establish a safe level:¡Start your volume control at a low setting.¡Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably andclearly, and without distortion.Once you have established a comfortable sound level:¡Set the dial and leave it there.Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearingdamage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for alifetime.EST. 1924Listening caution