Panasonic SH-8038 Owner’s Manual

Technics

Stereo Graphic Equalizer

SH-8038

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents

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*Accessories .............................. 2

*Suggestions for Safety .................... 3

*Connections .............................. 4

*Front Panel Controls and Functions ........ 5

*Operation ................................ 6

*Examples of Applications .................. 7

*Troubleshooting Guide .......... back cover

*Technical Specifications ........ back cover

*Maintenance .................... back cover

*Product Service ................ back cover

Accessories

*Stereo connection cables .............................. 2 *AC power supply cord .................................. 1

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.

Please note them in the space provided below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid

identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AP-

PLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and main-

tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Suggestions for Safety

Before using this unit, be sure to read applicable items of the

operating instructions and these safety suggestions carefully. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. Take special

care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as in the operating instructions.

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Water and Moisture -- The unit should not be used near water -- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

Ventilation -- The unit should be situated so that its

location or position does not insterfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,

such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

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Heat -- The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

units that produce heat.

Power Sources -- The unit should be connected to a

power supply only of the type described in the operating

instructions or as marked on the unit.

Power Cord Protection -- AC power supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked

on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand iswet, and

always grasp the plug body when connecting or discon-

necting it.

11.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system

is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 - 1984,

provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of ground-

ing conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-

nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the

grounding electrode. See figure below.

Power Lines

- Antenna Lead II1

Entrance Equipment

Power Service Groundlt To External Antenna Electrode System Terminals of Product (e g interior metal water pipe} Ground Wire a, b

Bonding Jumper d _ I_Op ional Antenna Grounding Electrode

a. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4 ram2) aluminum, No.

17 AWG (1.0 ram2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a

ground wire.

b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off

insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.22 m) to 6 feet (1.83 m) apart.

c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters

house.

d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) copper, or the

equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used. See NEC Section 810-21 (j).

12.

Power Lines -- An outdoor antenna should be located

i = Ground Clamps

i i Driven 8 Feet (2.44 m) into the Earth if

Required by Local Codes

See NEC Section 810-21 ,(f).

Wire

Unit c

away from power lines.

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Polarization -- If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other), that plug will fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug

fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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Carts and Stands -- The unit should be used only with

a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

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Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

10.

Cleaning -- The unit should be cleaned only as recom- mended by the manufacturer.

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13.

Nonuse Periods -- The AC power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14.

Damage Requiring Service -- The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: (a)The AC power supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

15. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the

unit beyond that described in the operating instructions.

All other servicing should be referred to qualified service

personnel.

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