Precautions and notes for placement and use

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

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

•• Do not place any object on the unit for heat dissipation.

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

Beware of condensation

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

Cleaning the unit

To clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents to clean the unit as they could damage the surface.

About discs

In addition to audio CDs (CD-DA), the CD-200 can play CD-R and CD-RW discs on which audio CD, MP3, or WAV format files are recorded. The CD player can also play 3-inch CDs

Handling of compact discs

•• Always place the compact discs in the trays with their label facing upward.

•• To remove a disc from its case, press down on the center of the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

•• Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the non- label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping or mal- function.

•• To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Dirt on discs can lower the sound quality, so clean them

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and always store them in a clean state.

•• Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, ben- zene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface. It may cause CDs to become unplayable.

•• Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the disc and do not use any protective coating spray. Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from tape or stickers that have been removed. If they are inserted into the player, they could stick to the internal mechanism, requiring removal by a technician.

•• Never use a commercially available CD stabilizer. Using stabilizers with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.

•• Do not use cracked discs.

•• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circular promotional, etc. discs.

•• When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the recorded side.

•• Music discs with copy control, a copy-protection sys- tem, have been released form several record companies in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since some of these discs do not comply with the CD specifications, they may not be playable on the CD-200.

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