Sony HT-K170 - Manual (Page 2)

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Getting Started
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On power sources
• Before operating the amplifier, check
that the operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the amplifier.
• The amplifier is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains) as
long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the amplifier itself has
been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
amplifier for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the amplifier from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the mains
lead, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• The AC power cord (mains lead)
must be changed, at a qualified
service shop only.
• The mains switch is located on the
front exterior.
On placement
• Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built in cabinet.
• Place the amplifier in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent heat
buildup and prolong the life of the
amplifier.
• Do not place the amplifier near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the
cabinet that might block the
ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined
position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations
that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
On operation
• Before connecting other components,
be sure to turn off and unplug the
amplifier.
• Do not drive the speaker system with
a continuous wattage exceeding the
maximum input power of the system.
• If the polarity of the speaker
connections are not correct, the bass
tones will be weak and the position of
the various instruments obscure.
• Contact between bare speaker wires
at the speaker terminals may result in
a short-circuit.
• The speaker grille cannot be removed.
Do not attempt to remove the grille
on the speaker system. If you try to
remove it, you may damage the
speaker.
If you encounter color irregularity on
a nearby TV screen
This speaker system is magnetically
shielded to allow it to be installed near a
TV set. However, color irregularities
may still be observed on certain types of
TV sets.
If color irregularity is observed…
p Turn off the TV set once, then turn
it on again after 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed
again…
p Place the speakers further away
from the TV set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down
the volume on the amplifier.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your amplifier, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.