WARNING
TO REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Miiiiiu
"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 "
Explanation
of Graphical Symbols:
A
The lightning
flash
with arrowhead
symbol,
within
an equilateral
triangle,
is intended
to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage"
within
the product's
en-
closure that may be of sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
A
The exclamation
point within
an equilateral
triangle
is intended
to alert the user to the
presence
of important
operating
and mainte-
nance (servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying
the appliance.
PRECAUTIONS
Read the Operating
Instructions
carefully
and completely
before
operating
the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating
Instructions
for
future
reference.
All warnings
and cautions
in the Operating
Instructions
and on the unit should be strictly followed,
as well as
the safety suggestions
below.
Installation
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5
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Water and moisture –
Do not use this unit near water, such as
near a bathtub,
washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement,
swimming
pool, or the like.
Heat – Do
not use this unit near sources
of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances
that generate
heat.
It also should
not be placed
in temperatures
less than 5°C
(41 'F) or greater than 35-C (95"F).
Mounting surface –
Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Ventilation –
The unit should be situated with adequate
space
around itsothat
proper heatventilation
is assured.
Allow 10cm
(4 in.) clearance
from the rear and the top of the unit, and 5 cm
(2 in.) from the each side,
- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, orsimilarsurface
that may
block the ventilation
openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase,
cabinet,
or airtight rack
where ventilation
may be impeded.
Objects and liquid entry –
Take care that objects or liquids do
not get inside the unit through
the ventilation
openings.
Carts and stands –
When
placed
or
mounted
on a stand
or cart, the unit
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive
force, and un-
m
L
even surfaces
may cause
the unit or
cart to overturn
or fall.
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Condensation –
Moisture
may form on the CD pickup
lens
when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
When
this unit has condensation
inside,
it may not function
normally.
Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours, then
try to operate
again.
Wall orceilina mountina– The
unit should not be mounted on
a wall or ceilin~, unless s~ecified
in the Operating
Instructions.
Electric Power
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2
3
4
5
Power sources –
Connect
this unit only to power
sources
specified
in the Operating
Instructions,
and as marked on the
unit.
Polarization –
As a safety feature,
some units are equipped
with polarized
AC power plugs which can only be inserted one
way into a power outlet.
If it is difficult orimpossibleto
insert the
AC power
plug into an outlet, turn the plug over and try again.
If it still does not easily
inserf
into the outlet,
please
call a
qualified
service technician
to service or replace the outlet.
To
avoid defeating
the safety feature of the polarized
plug, do not
force it into a power outlet,
AC power cord
-
When disconnecting
the AC power cord, pull it out by the AC
power plug.
Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, asthiscould
result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be routed to avoid being severely
bent,
pinched,
or walked upon. Pay particular
attention
to the cord
from the unit to the power socket.
- Avoid
overloading
AC power
plugs
and extension
cords
beyond their capacity,
as this could result in fire or shock.
Extension cord – To
help prevent electric shock, do not use a
polarized
AC power plug with an extension
cord, receptacle,
or
other outlet
unless the polarized
plug can be completely
in-
serted to prevent exposure
of the blades of the plug.
When not in use –
Un~lug the AC Dower cord from the AC
outlet if the unit will not "be-used for several
months
or more.
When
the cord
is plugged
in, a small
amount
of current
continues
to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended
in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Rectuirinc! Service
Have the unit serviced
by a qualified
service technician
if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed
to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate
normally
- The unit exhibits
a marked change
in performance
- The unit has been dropped,
or the cabinet
has been damaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO SERVICE
THE UNIT YOURSELF.
Owner's record
For your convenience,
record the model number and serial number
(you will find them on the rear of your set) in the space provided
below,
Please refer to them when you contact your Aiwa dealer in
case of difficulty.
Model No.
Serial No. (Lot No.)
CSD-MD50
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