Aiwa CSD-ES370 - Manual (Page 4)

PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely before
operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating Instructions for
future reference. All warnings and cautions in the Operating Instruc­
tions and on the unit should be strictly followed, as well as the safety
suggestions below.
Installation
1 Water and moisture — Do not use this unit near water, such as
near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
2 Heat— Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including heating
vents, stoves, or other appiiances that generate heat.
3 Mounting surface — Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
4 Ventiiation — The unit should be situated with adequate space
around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured. Allow 10 cm
clearance from the unit.
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface that may
block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight rack
where ventilation may be impeded.
5 Objects and iiquid entry—Take care that objects or liquids do not
get Inside the unit through the ventilation openings.
6 Carts and stands — When placed or mounted on a stand or cart,
the unit should be moved with care
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
unit or cart to overturn or fall.
7 Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When this unit has condensation inside, it may not function nor­
mally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then try to
operate again.
8 Wail or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be mounted on a
wall or celling, unless specified in the Operating Instructions.
Electric Power
1 Power sources — Connect this unit only to power sources speci­
fied in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on the unit.
2 AC power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC
power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this could
result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be routed to avoid being severely bent,
pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to the cord
from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords beyond
their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
3 When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the AC power
plug If the unit will not be used for several months or more. When
the cord Is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow
to the unit, even when the power is turned off.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normaliy
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.