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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the 
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects 
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away batteries with 
general house waste; dispose of 
them correctly as chemical waste.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment 
(Applicable in the European 
Union and other European 
countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on 
its packaging indicates that this 
product shall not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall be 
handed over to the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By 
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will 
help prevent potential negative consequences for the 
environment and human health, which could otherwise 
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this 
product. The recycling of materials will help to 
conserve natural resources. For more detailed 
information about recycling of this product, please 
contact your local city office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the 
product.
For customers in the United States
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.
WARNING
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:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not 
expressly approved in this manual could void your 
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system 
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that 
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in 
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be 
connected to the grounding system of the building, as 
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, 
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
GB01COV_STR-DE698-UCA.book  Page 2  Wednesday, February 23, 2005  10:14 AM