Sharp MD-S301 - Manual (Page 4)

■ Important
● Do not wear your headphones when
you are crossing streets or near traffic.
● Do not use your headphones while
driving a motor vehicle, it may create a
dangerous traffic hazard and may be
illegal. Remember to obey all of the
safety rules in your area.
● Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended play at high volume levels.
● If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
■ Volume setting
Reduce the volume before starting to play.
MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary cassette
tapes, have very little noise. If the volume
is adjusted according to your usual expec-
tations of noise, you may damage your
hearing due to the high volume.
■ Concern for others when
listening to MiniDiscs
While listening to music, the sound escap-
ing from your headphones may disturb
people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid an-
noying people around you.
■ Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the
following places.
● Places exposed to direct sunlight for
many hours (especially in cars with the
doors and windows closed) or near
heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change color
or the unit may malfunction).
● Places exposed to water.
● Places exposed to excessive dust.
● Places where temperatures are ex-
cessively high or low.
● Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
● Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
● Places exposed to vibration.
● Places where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
● If the unit is used near radio tuners or
TVs, noise and/or picture interference
may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from
such devices.
■ Precautions
To avoid accidental electric shock or
other possible problems, observe the
precautions listed below.
● Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
● Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
● Do not use the unit near open flames.
● Do not spill liquid on the unit.
● Do not use an external power supply,
other than the 5V DC supplied with this
unit, as it may damage it.
● SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorized service center.
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