Icom IC-R8500 Instruction Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the receiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-R8500. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RWARNING Personal injury, fire shock may occur. hazard or electric CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. The IC-R8500 complies with essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility. This compliance is based on conformity with the ETSI specification prETS300 684 (EMC product standard for Commercially Available Amateur Radio Equipment). PRECAUTIONS RINDOOR USE ONLY! NEVER expose the IC-R8500 or AC adapter to rain, snow or any liquids. RNEVER connect the receiver to an AC outlet directly. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. Always use the supplied AC adapter or connect to a 13.8 V DC power source. RNEVER connect to an AC outlet that exceeds the suggested voltage for each AC adapter version. This could cause a fire or ruin the AC adapter and/or receiver. RNEVER use non-rated fuses. Non-rated fuses could cause a fire or ruin the receiver. NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the receiver. This will cause electric shock. AVOID using or placing the receiver in areas with temperatures below -10°C (+14°F) or above +50°C (+122°F). AVOID placing the receiver in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight. AVOID placing the receiver against walls or putting anything on top of the receiver. This will obstruct heat dissipation. RESPECT other people's privacy. Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way. UNPACKING Œ  Ž  ‘ ’ “ ” Accessories included with the IC-R8500: Qty. Œ AC adapter (AD-55A 1  DC power cable (OPC-023C 1 Ž Mini plug (2-conductor, 3.5d 1  Phono (RCA) plugs 2  Fuse (FGMB 125 V 3 A; internal use 1 ‘ Fuses (FGB 3 A; for DC cable 2 ’ Screws (M4 × 12 for optional MB-23 2 “ Screws (C0 3 × 8 for optional MB-23 feet 4 ” Allen bolts (M5 × 8 for optional IC-MB12 4 *Some versions are not supplied with an AC adapter. i