Handling Precautions
Installation
Select an installation site with a flat, solid surface.
Do not install the system where it will suffer any of the following:
1Exposure to direct sunlight or a heater
2 High humidity or dust
3 Proximity to bathroom or kitchen
4 Exposure to spotlight
5 Proximity to any large electric apparatus such as a refrigerator, air conditioner, dimmer, etc.
6 Uneven or unsteady installation surface
7 Difficulty of service and maintenance
If you install the system close to a wall, be sure to leave a space between the wall and the system so that the rear of the system is accessible.
CAUTION
7This unit contains a hard disk drive and must not be exposed to shock.
7Do not turn off the power when the disk drive is running, especially not during caching (when data is written to the disk). The front panel HDD indicator shows hard disk operation. See page 8 for details.
7Do not connect a
Handling precautions
ÖBe careful not to stain, scratch or leave fingerprint, etc., on the signal surface, or recording surface of the discs. The specified playback performance or recording performance may not be obtained with such discs.
ÖThe unit can accommodate only the discs with a diameter of 12 cm (4.72").
ÖSince the disc rotates at a high speed in the unit, vibrations or noise may be generated as a result. Note that this is not a malfunction and that it will not exert adverse effects on the performance of the unit.
Condensation
If the temperature difference between the unit and environment is too large, water will condense in the unit and the system may not provide proper performance. For example, if you bring the unit into a warm room from outside in cold weather, or if you increase room temperature abruptly, condensation may result.
If condensation occurs, leave the unit for one hour in the room, or increase room temperature gradually before using it.
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Handling the discs
Ö Use only those discs which display the mark shown th the right.
ÖAvoid touching the signal surface when you use a disc
ÖTo hold it, place your fingers on the edge of the disc or the edge of the center hole and the disc edge
ÖDo not attach paper or stickers to the label side of the disc Handle discs carefully and avoid damaging the label
ÖDiscs rotate at high speed in the unit. Do not use defective discs (e.g., cracked or considerably warped) as such discs may damage the unit
CAUTION RE: USE OF SHAPED CD’s
7This product is designed for use with conventional, fully circular CD’s only
7Use of shaped CD’s is not recommended for this product
7Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped CD’s
Disc care
ÖFingerprints or dust on the disc will not directly influence the recorded signals. However, sound quality may decline since such contamination diminishes the intensity of the light reflected from the signal side.
Therefore, discs should be kept 
clean. When you clean a disc, 
use a soft cloth and carefully 
wipe towards the outer edge
of the disc.
ÖIf the disc is heavily soiled, wipe off the dirt using a soft cloth soaked with water. Wipe excess water off with a dry cloth.
ÖDo not use an aresol record cleaner or antistatic agent. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar volatile chemicals as they may damage the disc surface.
Disc storage
ÖCDs are made of plastic, like conventional audio records. Take proper care to prevent discs from warping. Always put them in a case and store vertically away from humidity or extremes of temperature.
Do not leave your discs in a car for a long periods.
ÖRead the instructions supplied with the discs.
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