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Danger
Risk of injury
An unstable base may cause the unit to tip and
injure or even kill persons, children are particularly
at risk. You can prevent many accidents by taking the follow-
ing precautions.
• Only place the subwoofer on the
fl
oor.
• If you want to use underframes or speaker stands, only
use those recommended by the manufacturer.
• When storing the product, also ensure that it stands safely
and that it cannot be knocked down or over.
Danger to hearing!
Loud noise may lead to hearing loss.
Very high noise pressure may suddenly be emit-
ted, especially if a subwoofer is activated and set to full
volume. This may have psychological consequences and also
cause physical injury. Children and pets are particularly at
risk.
• Set the volume control of your signal source to a low set-
ting.
• When the volume is set high, always keep a certain dis-
tance from the unit and never place your ear directly on
the speaker.
• To avoid damage to health, avoid extended listening at
high volume.
Danger
Danger of injury/damage!
Setting the device up in an unsuitable location
may result in injury to persons and/or damage to
property.
• Never use the unit unmounted in vehicles, in unstable
locations, on wobbly tripods or furniture, on insuf
fi
ciently
dimensioned brackets etc. The device could tip or fall
down and cause injury to persons or be damaged itself.
• Arrange the device so that it cannot be knocked over ac-
cidentally and make sure that the cables do not pose a trip
hazard.
• Do not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. heaters,
ovens, other heat generating equipment such as ampli
fi
ers
etc.).
Danger
Fire hazard!
Improper use may lead to damage or
fi
re.
• Do not place open
fl
ames such as burning candles or
similar on the unit.
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight.
Danger
Danger to children!
Children can become trapped in the packing
fi
lm
when playing and suffocate.
• Do not allow children to play with the unit or the packing
fi
lm. Danger of suffocation.
• Ensure that children do not remove small parts from the
device or pull them off of the device (e.g. the batteries
from the remote control, knobs or plug adapters). They
could swallow the parts and choke.
Caution icons
You will
fi
nd the following caution icons in these instructions:
High risk !
Failure to observe the warning may result
in severe personal injury or death.
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Danger
Moderate risk !
Failure to observe the warning may
result in p roperty damage.
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Attention
Minor risk!
Points which should be observed when
handling the unit.
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Safety notes
Danger
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty installation of electrical equipment or
mains voltage which is too high can cause electric
shocks.
• The device is only suitable for use with a power supply vol-
tage of 230 V ~ / 50 Hz. Make sure that the mains voltage
is correct. For more information, refer to the nameplate.
• Check the unit regularly for damage.
If the unit’s case or mains cable is defective or shows
other signs of visible damage, disconnect the power plug
/ mains adapter immediately from the socket and do not
operate the device.
• If the unit emits smoke or smells of burning or other
unusual odours, disconnect it immediately from the power
supply and do not operate it.
• Connect the unit to an easily accessible socket so that
you can quickly disconnect it from the power supply in the
event of faults.
• Never open the unit’s housing.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised special-
ist workshop. Only parts which conform with the original
unit speci
fi
cations may be used in this case. There are
electrical and mechanical parts in this unit which are nec-
essary in order to avoid exposure to sources of danger.
• Use only accessories speci
fi
ed by the manufacturer.
• Do not insert any objects through the vent slots in the
housing.
• Only use the unit in indoor areas.
• Do not operate the unit in damp areas and protect it from
drops of water or splash water.
Also take care not to stand vases or other containers
fi
lled
with liquid on or near the speaker in order to avoid liquid
getting into the case. If water or other foreign objects
penetrate the case, immediately disconnect the power
plug and if applicable, remove any batteries. Send the unit
to our service address in this case.
• Never touch the power plug / mains adapter with damp
hands.
