Icom IC-R9500 Instruction Manual - Page 3

PRECAUTIONS R WARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. R CAUTION! NEVER change the internal set- tings of the receiver. This may reduce receiver performance and/or damage to the receiver. The receiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustment. R CAUTION! The receiver weighs approx. 20 kg (44 lb). Always have two people available to carry, lift or turn over the receiver. R CAUTION! The line-voltage receptacle must be near the receiver and must be easily accessible. Avoid extension cords. R ACHTUNG! Die Steckdose muß nabe bei diesem Gerät angebracht und zugänglich sein. R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects protrude into the receiver or into connectors on the rear panel. This may result in an electric shock. R NEVER block any cooling vents on the top, rear or bottom of the receiver. R NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids. R NEVER install the receiver in a place without ad- equate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and the receiver may be damaged. R NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage to the receiver. DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or al- cohol when cleaning the IC-R9500, as they can damage the receiver's surfaces. AVOID using or storing the receiver in areas with temperatures below ±0°C (+32°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 may overheat the receiver. The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small dark or light spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays. During maritime mobile operation, keep the receiver as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indications. Turn [I/O] switch (on the rear panel) OFF and/or disconnect the AC power cable from the AC outlet when you will not use the receiver for a long period of time. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 This device made under license under one or more of the following US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482, #5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229. The IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this communications equipment. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166. Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. P25 digital mode is available when the optional UT-122 DIGITAL UNIT is installed. ii