SCS 200 (serv.man13) - JBL Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 3

1. Unpacking: Check the product
carefully. If it has been damaged in
transit, report the damage immedi-
ately by calling your dealer and/or the
shipping company that delivered it.
2. Connections: Whenever changing,
connecting or disconnecting signal or
power cables etc., always turn off all
equipment. This prevents transients
from entering the equipment and pre-
vents electrical energy from reaching
you. Keep all connections out of the
reach of children. Before moving the
unit, be certain to disconnect any
interconnection cords with other
components, and make certain that
you disconnect any powered units
from the AC outlet.
3. Read Instructions. All the safety
and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
4. Retain Instructions. The safety and
operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
5. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the
product and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
6. Follow Instructions. All operating
and use instructions should be fol-
lowed.
7. Water and Moisture. The product
should not be used near water – for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
8. Accessories. To ensure proper
operation and to avoid the potential
for safety hazards, place the unit on a
firm and level surface. When placing
the unit on a shelf, be certain that the
shelf and any mounting hardware can
support the product’s weight. 

Do not place this pro-
duct on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The
product may fall,
causing serious

injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any mount-

ing of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The
product should be mounted on a wall
or ceiling only when and as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
10. Cleaning. Unplug this product
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for clean-
ing.
11. Attachments. Do not use attach-
ments not recommended by the prod-
uct manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
12. Replacement Parts. When
replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other haz-
ards.
13. Safety Check. Upon completion of
any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condi-
tion.
14. Feet/Spikes. When positioning, or
moving this product ensure that is
lifted rather than dragged across any
floor/mounting surface. This will
avoid any damage to the floor/-
mounting surface. Attention! Prod-
ucts and/or product feet constructed

of rubber or plastics may, in seldom
cases, react chemically and discolor
treated or non-treated wooden sur-
faces if positioned without 
protection.
15. Warranty: The following 
conditions may result in a void prod-
uct warranty:
a. the manufacturers serial number is

removed or forged.

b. if repairs and/or modifications

and/or other treatments/tunings
have been carried out by non-
authorized personnel or acces-
sories/supplements are attached,
which are not approved by manu-
facturer/importer.

16. Warranty: The following items are
not covered by the product 
warranty:
a. Damage caused by inappropriate

handling despite clear instructions
provided in the owners manual.

b. Damage to mechanical parts (such

as record-/playback heads, moving
rubber and plastic parts and fuses)
as well as results of normal wear
and tear.

c. Damage caused by external action

or influence.

d. Damage caused by missuse by

user.

e. Damage caused by excessive elec-

trical mains supply voltage or light-
ning strike.

f. Damage caused by fire, water or

smoke.

g. Damage known to buyer prior to

purchase.

h. Damage caused by professional

employment of home entertainment
products (e.g. for catering trade,
restaurants, public address or infi-
nite loop announcement use etc.)

17. If an outside antenna or cable 
system is connected to the product, 
be sure the antenna or cable system 
is grounded so as to provide some 
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an

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