1 − Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the TASCAM CD-160MKII Compact Disc Player.

Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.

After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Supplied accessories

In addition to this manual, the CD-160MKII has been

 

packed with the following:

 

• RC-162C remote control unit...........................................

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• A rack-mounting screw kit (screws and washers)...........

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• AAA batteries for the remote control unit......................

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• A waranty card.................................................................

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Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items are missing.

Rack-mounting the unit

If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of space above it and 4 inch (10 cm) or more of space at the rear.

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown in this section. Remove the feet of the unit before mounting.

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

•The names of keys and controls are given in the follow- ing typeface: PROGRAM.

•When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a message, this is shown in the following typeface: NONE.

•If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot change) is shown, this is shown as follows: EPS.

Precautions and notes for placement and use

The CD-160MKII may be used in most areas, but to maintain top performance, and prolong operating life, observe the following notes, precautions and environmental conditions:

•Avoid exposing it to extremes of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration.

•Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.).

•The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and 35°C (41°F and 95°F).

•Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.

•As the unit may become hot during operation, always leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Do not install this unit in a confined space such as a book- case, and do not put anything on top of the unit.

•Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generating electrical device such as a power amplifier.

•Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for correct operation.

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