Panasonic SC-PM500 Owners Manual - Page 5

ENGLISH Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion. Once you have established a comfortable sound level: • Leave it there. Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime. Table of contents Product service 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... 4 Listening caution 5 Supplied accessories 5 Preparing the remote control 6 Placement of speakers 6 Making the connections 6 Overview of controls 7 Discs 8 Using an iPod or iPhone 9 Radio 10 Clock and timers 11 Sound effects 12 External equipment 12 Remote control code 12 Troubleshooting guide 13 Maintenance 14 Specifications 14 Limited Warranty 15 Supplied accessories Check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of May 2011. This may be subject to change.) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase. 1 x AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00021) 1 x AM loop antenna (N1DYYYY00010) 1 x FM indoor antenna (RSAX0002) 1 x Remote control battery 1 x Remote control (N2QAYB000640) The included Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English printing on the main unit. RQT9539 PM500_PC1_1us.indd 5 5 5 7/14/2011 12:13:01 PM