Hitachi KC-229UK Instruction Manual

Model No: KC229UK

FM Radio Clock for iPod/iPhone

SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must
be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and

equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains

plug before making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DO route the mains lead so that it is not likely to be walked on, crushed, chafed, or subjected to excessive wear and tear or heat.

remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.

DON'T
DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will

cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.

DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on

the equipment.

DON'T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or night

can melt plastic and lead to fires.

DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer’s

approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.

DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.

leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation

DON'T

or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do

this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment

withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

ABOVE ALL

−

NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case - this could result in a

fatal electric shock;

− NEVER guess or take chances with electrical

if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way - switch off,

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inter-connections between the pieces of

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lights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures

equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry!

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The above mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available. If the batteries or accumulators included with
equipment display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more
than 0.0005% Mercury, or more than 0.002% Cadmium or more than, 0.004% Lead.

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Safety Precautions

To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manual carefully before attempting to operate the unit in order to
became familiar with its features, and assure you years of faithful, trouble free performance and listening pleasure.

Important Notes

Keep instructions the safety and operating instructions should be retained for
Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
* Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters. on top of other stereo equipment that
radiate too much heat.
* Places lacking ventilation or dusty places.
* Places

subject to constant vibration. Humid or moist places.
Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation openings.
Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power cord is properly installed.
Mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it shall remain readily operable completely.
The product shall not be
product.
To be completely disconnect the power input, the mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.
Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation is 10cm.
Attention should be
The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
The mains plug should not be obstructed or should be easily accessed during intended use.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-clothes, curtains etc.
No naked flame
The AC/DC adaptor shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
apparatus.
The AC/DC adaptor is used as the disconnect device. It shall remain
To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the AC/DC adaptor of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
For

safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable
parts inside, refer all servicing to qualified

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ), NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

Conductor dangerous voltage, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is present within
this products enclosure.

ATTENTION

The owners manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
Note:

- This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the unit.

- If an unusual conditions occurs in the

exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the

drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.

service personnel.

display window or key button, switch the unit off, then turn on the unit again.

future reference.

readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use.

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