Important Safety Instructions—
Read Before Operating Equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the system is operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and in the operating
instructions s hould be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Cleaning. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
6. Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water—
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories. Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The audio/video products may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances.
Any mounting of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use mounting accessories recommended
by the manufacturer.
9. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliances and
to protect them from overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the products on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the marking labels. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company.
11. Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with polarized
alternating-current line plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power 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.
12. Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord should be routed so that
it isnot likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against it, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliances.
13. Lightning. For added protection for this audio/video product during
a lightning storm, or when it is left un-attended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
15. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on this audio/video product.
17. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this
indicates a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that the parts have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the products are in proper operating condition.
21. Carts and Stands. The appliances should be used only with a cart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
22. This product is not intended for use outdoors.
Product Disposal. Certain international, national and/or local laws
and/or regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this product.
For further detailed information, please contact the retailer where you
purchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your
country. A listing of Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can be found on
the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk
Audio at 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA. Phone:
+1-410-358-3600; in California: 1-800-377-7655.
