Panasonic SC-PM313 Operating Instructions Manual

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3RQT7923IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this apparatus near water.6) Clean only with dry cloth.7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions.8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orgrounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades withone wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has twoblades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or thethird prong are provided for your safety. If the providedplug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet.Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safetyinstructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinchedparticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.11) Only use at tachments /accessories specified by themanufacturer.12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table specified by the manufacturer, orsold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,use caution when moving the cart/apparatuscombination to avoid injury from tip-over.13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or whenunused for long periods of time.14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicingis required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquidhas been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, doesnot operate normally, or has been dropped.Listening cautionEST. 1924Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve justpurchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’stime to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitementyour equipment offers. This manufacturer and the ElectronicIndustries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you toget the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. Onethat lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoyingblaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting yoursensitive hearing.We recommend that you 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 hearing damageor loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.Product Service1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced byqualifi ed service personnel if:(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a markedchange in performance; or(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond thatdescribed in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicingto authorized servicing personnel.3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure theservicer uses parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or parts thathave the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorizedsubstitutes may result in fi re, electric shock, or other hazards.4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer toperform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper workingcondition.Product informationFor product information or assistance with product operation:In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 15.In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer CareCentre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca),or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.Supplied accessoriesPlease check and identify the supplied accessories.Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of January 2005)In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 15.1 x Remote control(N2QAJB000132)1 x FM indoorantenna(RSA0007-L)2 x Remote controlbatteries1 x AC power supplycord(K2CB2CB00006)1 x AM loop antenna(N1DAAAA00001)