JVC DR-MH300BEK - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Precautions
(continued)
Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use
of Equipment
This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to meet international safety
standards but, like any electrical equipment, care
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results
and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt
to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including
the mains plug, extension leads and
interconnections between pieces of equipment)
are properly made and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug when making or
changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about
the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way
^switch off, withdraw the
mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose
dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is
unattended unless it is specifically stated that
it is designed for unattended operation or has
a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on
the equipment and make sure that your family
knows how to do this. Special arrangements
may need to be made for infirm or
handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or
radios so that you are distracted from the
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to
watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such
use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten
the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
wood screws ^to ensure complete safety
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand
or legs with the fixings provided according to
the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to
rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL...
^ NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into
holes, slots or any other opening in the case ^this could
result in a fatal electrical shock;
^ NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment
of any kind ^it is better to be safe than sorry!
IMPORTANT:
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a
power point, then obtain a proper safety approved
extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be
sure to replace the fuse only with an identical
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace
the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult
your nearest JVC dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug
then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
Black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt
^ consult a competent electrician.
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
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