SERVICE AND CARE

4.1CD-306/200 Care and Cleaning

The housing and front of the CD-306/200 may be cleaned with a soft cloth and windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the CD-306/200 is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. Do not use benzene, harsh or abrasive chemicals to clean the front as they may remove or damage the labels.

4.2Factory Service

Careful consideration has been given to the design of your CD-306/200 HDCD CD Transport/Processor to keep maintenance problems to a minimum. Any service problems should be referred to our Customer Service Department phone number (919) 481-4494. DO NOT return the CD-306/200 to the factory without a return authorization number (RMA) from the Customer Service Department.

Cary Audio Design, Inc. will assume no responsibility if the shipping company refuses to pay a damage due to your improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost or damaged in shipment. Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for the CD 306/200 in the event that you move or after service is needed.

WARNINGS

MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO PUT THE CD-306/200 IN SERVICE WITH THE COVER REMOVED. CONTACT WITH POWER SUPPLY SECTION FOUND IN THE UNIT CAN BE FATAL!! COMPLETELY REMOVE AC POWER PLUG FROM THE WALL BEFORE SERVICING OF THE PLAYER.

CAUTIONS

NEVER REMOVE / INSERT PLUG WHEN UNIT IS ON OR THE AC POWER SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSISTION.

!!PLEASE OBSERVE THE SAFETY DIRECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL!!

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Cary Audio Design CD 200, CD 306 specifications Service and Care

CD 306, CD 200 specifications

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