Tascam CD-160MKII owner manual Precautions and notes for placement and use, 1 − Introduction

1 − Introduction

Precautions and notes for placement and use

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

•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.

•Do not open the sealed cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shocks. If a foreign object should get inside the unit, contact your supplier

Beware of condensation

or service agency.

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

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

•As the disc rotates at high speed during playback, do not lift or move the unit. Doing so may damage the disc or the laser assembly.

•The voltage selector on the rear panel is only available on units for the North American market. Please set this to match your local supply. If you are in any doubt in this matter, consult an electrician.

NOTE

•When transporting the unit, always use the origi- nal packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you save all the packing materials that came with the CD-160MKII, in case you need to transport it in the future.

•In addition, when transporting the unit, you should tape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that will not spoil the finish of the unit.

If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could condense on the internal mechanism, making correct oper-

ation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one or two hours at the new room temperature before using.

Never use a stabilizer or printable discs

Using commercially available CD stabilizers or printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mecha- nism and cause it to malfunction.

NOTE

•Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to the turntable of the CD-160MKll. If it sticks to the turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.

TASCAM CD-160MKll