Sony SRS-X9 User Manual

Sony Audio

SRS-X9

English

Personal Audio System

Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The serial number is located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SRS-X9

Serial No.

For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at
http://www.sony.com/productregistration
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic updates
about new products, services and other important
announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs
adjustment or modification. Thank you.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the
apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place
the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to an
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains,
connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice
an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC
outlet immediately.
The system is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is
connected to the AC outlet, even if the system itself has been turned
off.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this
model manufactured for sale in the USA and Canada. Other versions
may not comply with FCC/IC technical regulations.

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:

ē Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

ē Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

ē Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

ē Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

Personal Audio System
Système audio personnel
Sistema de audio personal

Reference Guide

Guide de référence

Guía de referencia

http://www.sony.net/

4-530-731-

11(1)

ē Use the system at least 10 m (about 30 ft) away from the wireless

LAN device.

ē If the system is used within 10 m (about 30 ft) of a wireless LAN

device, turn off the wireless LAN device.

Interference to other devices
Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device may affect the
operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off the system and
other BLUETOOTH devices in the following locations, as it may cause
an accident.

ē where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, train, airplane, or

a gas station

ē near automatic doors or a fire alarm

Notes

ˎ To be able to use the BLUETOOTH function, the BLUETOOTH device

to be connected requires the same profile as the system’s.
Note also that even if the same profile exists, devices may vary in
function depending on their specifications.

ˎ Due to the characteristic of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the

sound played on the system is slightly delayed from the sound
played on the BLUETOOTH device during talking on the telephone
or listening to the music.

ˎ This system supports security capabilities that comply with the

BLUETOOTH standard to provide a secure connection when the
BLUETOOTH wireless technology is used, but security may not be
enough depending on the setting. Be careful when communicating
using BLUETOOTH wireless technology.

ˎ We do not take any responsibility for the leakage of information

during BLUETOOTH communication.

ˎ A device featuring the BLUETOOTH function is required to conform

to the BLUETOOTH standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be
authenticated. Even if the connected device conforms to the above
mentioned BLUETOOTH standard, some devices may not be
connected or work correctly, depending on the features or
specifications of the device.

ˎ Noise or sound skips may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH

device connected with the system, the communication
environment or the usage environment.

Specifications

Section for Speaker

Speakers
Super tweeter (Top): Approx. 19 mm (3/4 inches) diameter × 2 /
Super tweeter (Front): Approx. 19 mm (3/4 inches) diameter × 2 /
Midrange: Approx. 50 mm (2 inches) diameter × 2 /
Subwoofer: Approx. 94 mm (3 3/4 inches) diameter × 1

Section for Amplifier

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
Power Output (reference)
Super tweeter (Top): 2 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic distortion,
20 kHz) / Super tweeter (Front): 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic
distortion, 10 kHz) / Midrange: 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic
distortion, 1 kHz) / Subwoofer: 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic
distortion, 100 kHz)

Section for Network

Compatible standards
IEEE 802.11 b/g (WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/
WPA2-PSK (TKIP))
Radio frequency
2.412 GHz – 2.462 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, 11 Channels) /
Channel 1 – Channel 11

Section for BLUETOOTH

Output
BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 2
Maximum communication range
Line of sight Approx. 10 m (about 30 ft)*

Radio frequency
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)
Communication System
BLUETOOTH Specification Version 3.0
Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) / AVRCP (Audio Video
Remote Control Profile)
Supported codec*

SBC (Subband Codec)*

/ AAC*

/ aptX

Transmission bandwidth (A2DP)
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (with 44.1 kHz sampling)

The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles

between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static
electricity, reception sensitivity, aerial’s performance, operating
system, software application, etc.

BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH

communication between devices.

Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format

Subband Codec

Advanced Audio Coding

Section for USB port

USB A port (

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You can connect a compatible device such as an Android
smartphone, iPhone, etc., to this system, using a USB cable (not
supplied).
Supported format*

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR/VBR
AAC: 16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR/VBR
WMA9 Standard: 16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR/VBR
WAV: 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit PCM

32 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit PCM

FLAC: 8 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit FLAC

44.1 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit FLAC

Transfer speed
High-speed
Supported USB device
Mass Storage Class (MSC)
Maximum output current
2.1 A MAX
USB B port (

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You can connect a compatible device such as a computer, etc., to this
system, using a USB cable (not supplied).
Supported format*

PCM (44.1 k/48 k/88.2 k/96 k/176.4 k/192 kHz, 16/24/32 bit)

Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording

devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.

General

AUDIO IN
ANALOG Φ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Network port
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Auto Polarity)
Power requirements

AREA

Power requirements

USA, Canada

120 V AC, 60Hz

Mexico

120 V AC, 60Hz

Power consumption
50 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
Less than 0.5 W
Power consumption (during BLUETOOTH/network

standby mode)
Less than 3 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) (including projecting parts and

controls)
Approx. 430 mm × 133 mm × 125 mm (169.3 inches × 52.4 inches ×
49.2 inches)
Mass
Approx. 4.6 kg (162.3 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Remote control (RMT-CX9) (1) / AC power cord (1) / AAA size batteries
for the remote control (2) (for trial use) / Cleaning cloth (1) / Speaker
grille detach tool (2) / Start Guide “Enjoy Music over Your Wi-Fi
Network” / Reference Guide (this document) / Warranty card

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

This Class B digital device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
Canadian ICES-003. 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.

The Caution Marking is put on the Bottom Enclosure.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony
Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or
http://www.sony.com

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

SRS-X9

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

16530 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 USA

Telephone No.:

858-942-2230

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1) 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 accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

For the state of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Precautions

On safety
The nameplate indicating Sony trademark, model number and
electrical rating is located on the bottom exterior of this system.
The MAC address is located on the bottom exterior of this system.

ˎ Before operating the system, be sure that the operating voltage of

the system is identical with that of your local power supply.

On placement

ˎ Do not set the speaker in an inclined position.

ˎ Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources, or in a

place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain or
mechanical shock.

On operation

ˎ Do not insert any small objects, etc., into the jacks or ventilation

hole on the rear of the system. The system may short out or
malfunction.

On cleaning

ˎ Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the cabinet.
Others

ˎ If you have any questions or problems concerning this system that

are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

ˎ When disposing of or giving away this system, make sure to

initialize it to reset all settings to the factory defaults.

On Copyrights

ˎ SONY, Sony Entertainment Network and the logos are trademarks

of Sony Corporation.

ˎ Windows, the Windows logo, and Windows Media are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.

ˎ This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of

Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

ˎ Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.

ˎ Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the Spotify Group.

ˎ Apple, the Apple logo, AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod

nano, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a
service mark of Apple Inc.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that
an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically
to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless
performance.

ˎ Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

ˎ “

” is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

ˎ Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered

marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

ˎ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are

marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

ˎ DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks,

service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.

The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or
one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more
jurisdictions.

ˎ “S-Master” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

ˎ ClearAudio+ and

are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

ˎ “DSEE” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

ˎ MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

ˎ The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by the

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation
is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.

ˎ The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum,

Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

ˎ Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.

ˎ “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are trademarks of Sony Mobile

Communications AB.

ˎ WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are registered trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

ˎ The system names and product names indicated in this manual are

generally the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturer.
™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual.

What is BLUETOOTH wireless

technology?

BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology
that enables wireless data communication between digital devices,
such as a computer and digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless
technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 30 ft).
Connecting two devices as necessary is common, but some devices
can be connected to multiple devices at the same time.
You do not need to use a cable for connection, nor is it necessary for
the devices to face one another, such is the case with infrared
technology. For example, you can use such a device in a bag or
pocket.
BLUETOOTH standard is an international standard supported by
thousands of companies all over the world, and employed by various
companies worldwide.
Maximum communication range
Maximum communication range may shorten under the following
conditions.

ē There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between the

system and BLUETOOTH device.

ē A wireless LAN device is in use near the system.

ē A microwave oven is in use near the system.

ē A device that generates electromagnetic radiation is in use near

the system.

Interference from other devices
Because BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) use
the same frequency, microwave interference may occur and resulting
in communication speed deterioration, noise, or invalid connection if
the system is used near a wireless LAN device. In such a case,
perform the following.

Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models

Compatible

models

AirPlay

BLUETOOTH

USB

iPhone 5s

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iPhone 5c

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iPhone 5

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iPhone 4s

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iPhone 4

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iPhone 3GS

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iPad Air*

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iPad mini with
Retina display*

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iPad (4th
generation)*

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iPad mini*

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iPad (3rd
generation)*

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iPad 2*

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iPad*

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iPod touch
(5th generation)

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iPod touch
(4th generation)

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iPod touch
(3rd generation)*

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iPod classic*

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iPod nano
(7th generation)*

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iPod nano
(6th generation)*

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iPod nano
(5th generation)*

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iPod nano
(4th generation)*

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* “SongPal” does not support iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod

classic, and iPod nano.
“SongPal” does not support iPad as of January 2014.

AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or
later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes
10.2.2 or later.
Note
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to
iPhone/iPad/iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPhone/iPad/
iPod connected to this receiver.

Français

Système audio personnel

Avant de faire fonctionner le système, veuillez lire ce guide en entier
et conservez-le pour référence future.

Référence du propriétaire

Le numéro de série est situé sous l’appareil.
Notez le numéro de série dans l’espace prévu ci-dessous.
Consultez-le dès que vous faites appel à votre détaillant Sony au
sujet de ce produit.

N° de modèle SRS-X9

N° de série

Pour les clients aux États-Unis
Veuillez enregistrer ce produit en ligne sur
http://www.sony.com/productregistration
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mises à jour périodiques sur nos nouveaux produits, services et
autres annonces importantes. Enregistrer votre produit nous
permettra également de vous contacter dans le cas improbable où
le produit nécessiterait un réglage ou une modification. Merci.

AVERTISSEMENT

Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou de choc électrique,

n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ni à l’humidité.
Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, ne couvrez pas l’ouverture de
ventilation de l’appareil avec des journaux, des nappes, des rideaux,
etc. Ne placez pas des sources de flamme nue telles que des bougies
allumées sur l’appareil.
Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, n’exposez
pas cet appareil à des égouttements ou à des éclaboussements et ne
placez pas des objets remplis de liquides, tels que des vases, sur
l’appareil.
N’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace restreint, comme une
bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.
N’exposez pas les piles ou l’appareil avec pile installée à une chaleur
excessive telle que le soleil, le feu ou similaires.
Étant donné que la fiche principale permet de débrancher l’appareil
de la source d’alimentation, raccordez l’appareil à une prise CA
facilement accessible. Si vous observez une quelconque anomalie de
l’appareil, débranchez immédiatement la fiche principale de la prise
CA.
L’appareil n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation tant qu’il
reste branché à la prise CA, même s’il a été éteint.

PRÉCAUTION

Veuillez noter que tout changement ou toute modification qui n’est
pas expressément approuvé(e) dans ce manuel peut annuler votre
capacité à utiliser cet appareil.

La déclaration FCC/IC suivante s’applique uniquement à la version de
ce modèle fabriquée pour la vente aux États-Unis et au Canada. Il se
peut que d’autres versions ne soient pas conformes à la
réglementation technique de la FCC/IC.

REMARQUE :
Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme aux normes relatives
au matériel numérique de la classe B, fixées par l’article 15 des
règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont destinées à assurer une
protection suffisante contre les interférences dans une installation
résidentielle. Cet équipement génère et utilise des fréquences radio
qui, en cas d’installation et d’utilisation incorrectes, peuvent être à
l’origine d’interférences dans la réception radio et télévision.
Toutefois, rien ne garantit qu’il n’y aura pas d’interférences. Si des
interférences se produisent, il est possible de déterminer si elles sont
dues au matériel en éteignant et en rallumant l’appareil, et si c’est le
cas, l’utilisateur est invité à corriger le problème de l’une des
manières suivantes :

ē Modifier l’orientation ou l’emplacement de l’antenne réceptrice.

ē Éloigner l’appareil du récepteur.

ē Brancher l’appareil sur une prise située sur un circuit différent de

celui du récepteur.

ē Consulter le détaillant ou un technicien radio/TV expérimenté

pour obtenir une assistance.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux
rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et
respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes
directrices d’exposition et d’exposition aux fréquences
radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le
dispositif rayonnant et le corps (à l’exception des extrémités : mains,
poignets, pieds et chevilles).

Cet appareil ne doit pas se trouver à proximité d’un autre émetteur
ou d’une autre antenne, ou encore être utilisé en même temps que
ceux-ci.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la section 15
des règles de la FCC et à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet
appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences dangereuses et (2)
cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris
les interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.

This warranty is valid only in the United States. / Cette garantie ne s’applique qu’aux États-Unis. / Esta garantía sólo es válida en Estados Unidos.