Panasonic SC-HC3 - Manual (Page 3)

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Listening caution
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you
to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion–and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE 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 and
clearly, 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
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a
lifetime.
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Product service
1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by
qualified 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 marked
change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other
servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts — When parts need replacing ensure
the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or
parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
4. Safety check — After repairs or service, ask the servicer
to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper
working condition.
The servicer will require all components to service your system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the
entire system.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, refer to “Customer Services
Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 15.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer
Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website
(www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Product information
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER __________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER __________________________________ SC-HC3
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
-If you see this symbol-
DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________
DEALER NAME ___________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS ________________________________
__________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER _____________________________
User memo:
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by 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 different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void
the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
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