CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
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1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, 
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming 
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, 
do not expose the unit to rain or water.
3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,
contact your dealer.
4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.
When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and 
the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the 
wires themselves.
5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of
the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature 
inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing 
objects against these openings, and install the unit in wellventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 
20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above 
the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage 
the unit, but also cause fire.
6. Always set the VOLUME control to “– 
∞
” before starting 
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an 
appropriate level after playback has been started.
7. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
8. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that 
the unit is faulty.
9. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the 
wall outlet.
10.To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an 
electrical storm.
11.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not 
defeated.
12.AC outlet
Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the 
rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the 
outlet is rated to provide.
13.Voltage Selector (General Model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must 
be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging 
into the AC main supply. 
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space 
below.
Serial No.: 
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future 
reference.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug 
supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an 
appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the 
instructions described below. 
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be 
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if 
engaged in a live socket outlet.
Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL 
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the main lead of this apparatus 
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying 
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: 
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the 
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured 
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be 
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L 
or coloured RED. Make sure that neither core is connected 
to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power 
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if 
the apparatus itself is turned off.
FREQUENCY STEP switch (General Model only)
Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in 
different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located 
at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area. 
Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of 
this unit from the AC outlet.