Polk Audio HTS 12 User Guide 1 - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-typeplug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle. 17. The main plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. 18. No naked flame sources, such as candles should be placed on the apparatus. 19. The use of apparatus in tropical climates. WARNING: Listen Carefully Polk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Polk Audio, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products. Keep these guidelines in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume: You should limit prolonged exposure to volumes that exceed 85 decibels(dB). For more about safe volume levels refer to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at: www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/noise/standards_more.html. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of su cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THEIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Product Disposal - Certain international, national and/or local laws and /or regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this product. For further detailed information, please contact the retailer where you purchased the product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your country. A listing of Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website: www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk Audio at: 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081, USA 800-377-7655 LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser only. This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the product to any other party. Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that the LOUDSPEAKER(S), PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENT(S) and ENCLOSURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. Furthermore, Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that any AMPLIFIER OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be included in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service, please register your new product online at: www.polkaudio.com/registration or call Polk customer service 800-377-7655 in the USA and Canada (outside the USA: 410-358-3600) within ten (10) days of the date of original purchase. Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt. Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 1 Viper Way, Vista, California 92081. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid. This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state. ATTENTION ATTENTION AFIN D'ÉVITER UN DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, Toauhf diAsimoWRecINaSlrQurEicrUbÉaPaELsnA,ED.tCSiEtyTsODRaÉIUpQCpVUoHpERAslRsIiReGesEssoionnlys,toanPdroUd.Su.catFLDsnAAEIRdpTLGEAuNESPrDCcAROEIhTSRLEaORAsEEFTeSaIPCdLrO'HImNNiEnSDeÀÉRdCRLEEAafRLonFACEarOBNcdRMTeOaEPsCL,LÈHAetTEhxPELecLMAUhEUSPNaLLnTnUA.igStReGedEs States and ATTENTION : AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, NPOEUPVATASNRhTEÊTeTIRREERWELNETaRCOErTUErVNEaURECnLPEAtR(yOLU'ULtT'AIeLRISRrAIÈmTREEU)Rs. IÀLaLN'I'NYnTAÉdARUIECUcURNo.EFAPnIITÈdECSEitions applicable to Products purchased in APPELoAUthPEReSrONNcEoL DuE SnERtVrICiEeQUsALaIFIrÉePOUaR TvOUaTiElRaÉPbARlAeTIOfN.rom the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries. Le symbole d'éclair avec une pointe en flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est prévu afin d'avertir l'utilisateur de la présence d'une « tension dangereuse » non isolée à l'intérieur du boîtier du produit, qui peut être su samment importante pour constituer un risque d'électrocution. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est prévu afin d'avertir l'utilisateur de la présence, dans la documentation accompagnant le produit, de consignes d'utilisation et d'entretien importantes. Disposition du produit - Certaines lois et réglementations internationales, nationales et/ou locales peuvent s'appliquer concernant la disposition de ce produit. Pour de l'information plus détaillée, veuillez contacter le détaillant où vous avez acheté le produit ou le distributeur/importateur de Polk Audio de votre pays. AVERTISSEMENT AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE FEU OU DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ. Une liste des distributeurs/ importateurs peut être obtenue sur le site Web de Polk Audio: www.polkaudio.com ou en contactant Polk Audio par courrier à l'adresse suivante : 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081, USA, ou encore par téléphone en composant le 1-800-377-7655. PRE RIES PRECAUCIÓN: PARA RED RETIRE LA CUBIERTA (O PUEDAN REPARAR POR PERSONAL DE SERVICIO El símb triángu la pres produc constit El signo está de instruc manten que aco ALERTA PARA REDUCI DESCARGA EL APARATO A LA FRENCH ATTENZIONE RISCHIO DI SCOSSE ELETTRICHE NON APRIRE ATTENZIONE PER RIDURRE IL RISCHIO DI SCOSSE ELETTRICHE, NON RIMUOVERE IL COPERCHIO (NÉ LA PARTE RETROSTANTE). NON USARE PARTI RIPARABILI ALL'INTERNO. CONTATTARE IL ATTENZIONE PER EVITARE IL RISCHIO DI SCOSSE ELETTRICHE, OCCORRE INSERIRE A FONDO IL POLO LARGO NELL'APERTURA LARGA DELLA PRESA ELETTRICA. WARNHINWEIS GEFAHR VON STROMSCHLAG NICHT ÖFFNEN WARNHINWEIS: ZUR MINDERUNG DER STROMSCHLAGGEFAHR ENTFERNEN SIE BITTE NICHT DIE ABDECKUNG (ODER DAS RÜCKTEIL). ES BEFINDEN SICH KEINE ZWECKDIENLICHEN TEILE IN DIESEN WARNHINWEIS ZUR VERMEIDUNG VON STROMSCHLAG VERGEWISSERN SIE SICH, DASS SICH DAS BREITE STECKERTEIL VOLLSTÄNDIG IN DEM BREITEN STECKEREINSATZ BEFINDET.