Esoteric UX-1 Before Use, What’s in the box, Conventions about This Manual, Placement of the unit

Before Use

What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it.

Remote control unit x 1

Batteries (AA, R6, SUM-3) x 2

Felt sheet x 3

Power cord x 1

Owner’s manual x 1

Warranty card x 1

Conventions about This Manual

<Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the front panel if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

<The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Owner’s Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This Owner’s Manual only covers basic disc operations.

<For some operations, the PROHIBIT icon “A” may appear on the screen. This indicates that the operation described in this Operations Manual is not permitted for the current disc.

<The drawings about the TV screen and front panel display used in this Operations Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation. The actual displays may differ slightly from what are shown here.

Read this before operation

<As the unit may become warm during operation, always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

<The voltage supplied to the unit should match the voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

<Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.

<Do not place the unit on the amplifier/receiver.

<Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the unit, contact your dealer or service company.

<When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.

<To keep the laser pickup clean, do not touch it, and always close the disc tray.

<Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

<Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may damage the disc or the unit.

WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT

When changing places of installation or packing the unit for moving, be sure to remove the disc and return the disc tray to its closed position in the player. Then, press the power switch to turn the power off, and disconnect the power cord. Moving this unit with the disc loaded may result in damage to this unit.

Placement of the unit

High-quality hardened tool steel is used for the pin-point feet, securely attached to the bottom of the player. Although the cover feet may appear loose, the weight of the unit causes them to be firm and secure, and the design effectively damps and reduces vibration.

<Be careful to avoid injury when moving the unit, on account of its weight. Get someone to help you if necessary.

<To protect floors, etc. you may stick the felt supplied with the unit to the bottom of the cover feet.

Pin-point foot

Bottom plate of the unit

Steel foot

Cover foot Cover foot retaining screws

CAUTION

The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

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