Panasonic SC-PM5 User Manual

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Safety precautions
Placement
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from 
direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, 
and excessive vibration. These conditions can 
damage the cabinet and other components, thereby 
shortening the unit’s service life.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to 
avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can 
overload the unit and cause a fi re.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source 
carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other 
place where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly 
and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage 
can cause fi re or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or 
place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug fi rmly when unplugging the lead. 
Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can 
cause electric shock.
Foreign matter
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can 
cause electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause 
electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, 
immediately disconnect the unit from the power 
supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They 
contain fl ammable gases which can ignite if sprayed 
into the unit.
Service
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If 
sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke 
appears, or any other problem that is not covered 
in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC 
mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized 
service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit 
can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or 
reconstructed by unqualifi ed persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from 
the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.
Information for Users on Collection 
and Disposal of Old Equipment and 
used Batteries
These symbols on the products, 
packaging, and/or accompanying 
documents mean that used electrical 
and electronic products and batteries 
should not be mixed with general 
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and 
recycling of old products and used 
batteries, please take them to applicable 
collection points, in accordance with 
your national legislation and the 
Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and 
batteries correctly, you will help to save 
valuable resources and prevent any 
potential negative effects on human 
health and the environment which could 
otherwise arise from inappropriate 
waste handling.
For more information about collection 
and recycling of old products and 
batteries, please contact your local 
municipality, your waste disposal 
service or the point of sale where you 
purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for 
incorrect disposal of this waste, in 
accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European 
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and 
electronic equipment, please contact 
your dealer or supplier for further 
information.
[Information on Disposal in other 
Countries outside the European 
Union]
These symbols are only valid in the 
European Union. If you wish to discard 
these items, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom 
two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in 
combination with a chemical symbol. 
In this case it complies with the 
requirement set by the Directive for the 
chemical involved.
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