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The ASR-X Pro contains a substantial amount of computerized and
electronic circuitry that can be susceptible to damage when exposed to
extreme temperature changes. When the ASR-X Pro is brought inside after
sitting in a cold climate (i.e., the back seat of your car), condensation builds
up on the internal circuitry in much the same way a pair of glasses fogs up
when you come inside on a cold day. If the unit is powered up as this
condensation occurs, components can short out or be damaged. Excessively
high temperatures also pose a threat to the unit, stressing both the internal
circuits as well as the case. With this in mind, it is highly advisable to follow
these precautions when storing and setting up your ASR-X Pro:
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Avoid leaving the ASR-X Pro in temperatures of less than 50 degrees
Fahrenheit or more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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When bringing the ASR-X Pro indoors after travel, allow the unit at
least 20 minutes to reach room temperature before powering up. In
the case of excessive outdoor temperatures (below 50 degrees
Fahrenheit or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit), allow an hour or more
before power up.
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Avoid leaving the ASR-X Pro inside a vehicle exposed to direct
sunlight.
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The ASR-X ProÕs disk drive is used to store sounds, rhythms, and sequencer
data. This quad-density disk drive will store your data on a high-density
(HD) 3.5Ó micro floppy disk. You can also store data on a DOS-formatted
double-density (DD) 3.5Ó micro floppy disk.
Disks have a sliding write-protection tab so that you can protect your data
against accidental erasure. When the write-protection tab covers the protect
window, you can store information on the disk. Sliding the tab so that the
window is open will protect the disk against being accidentally reformatted
or having files deleted. High density disks can be easily identified because
they have an additional disk window located on the lower right corner of
the disk.
Floppy disks are a magnetic storage medium, and should be treated with
the same care youÕd give important audio tapes. Just as you would use high
quality audio tapes for your important recording needs, we recommend
using high quality floppy disks for your ASR-X Pro. Here are a few DoÕs
and DonÕtÕs concerning disks and the disk drive.
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Use either high-density (HD) or double-density (DD) 3.5Ó disks. Both
types are available from most computer stores.
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Keep your disks and the disk drive clean and free of dust, dirt, liquids,
etc.
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Label your disks and keep a record of what is saved on each.
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DonÕt use single-sided (SD) disks. These disks have not passed testing
on both sides. While a single-sided disk might work with the ASR-X
Pro, it is possible that you will eventually lose important data to a
disk error if you try using single-sided disks.
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DonÕt put anything other than a disk into the disk drive.
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DonÕt transport the unit with a disk in the drive.
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DonÕt expose disks to temperature extremes. Temperatures below 50û
F and above 140û F can damage the plastic outer shell.
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DonÕt expose your disks to moisture.
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DonÕt dry your disks in a microwave oven.
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DonÕt subject disks to strong magnetic fields. Exposure to magnetic
energy can permanently damage the information on the disk. Keep
disks away from speaker cabinets, tape decks, power cables, airline x-
ray equipment, power amplifiers, TV sets, and any other sources of
magnetic energy.
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DonÕt eject the disk while the drive is operating (i.e., when the disk
drive light is on).
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Clean the exterior of your ASR-X Pro with a soft, lint-free, dry (or slightly
damp) cloth. You can use a slightly dampened cloth (with a mild neutral
detergent) to remove stubborn dirt, but make sure that the ASR-X Pro is
thoroughly dry before turning on the power. Never use alcohol, benzene,
volatile cleaners, solvents, abrasives, polish or rubbing compounds.
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Like many modern electrical devices, your ENSONIQ product has a three-
prong power cord with earth ground to ensure safe operation. Some
products have power cords with only two prongs and no earth ground. To
ensure safe operation, modern products with two-prong power cords have
polarized plugs which can only be inserted into an outlet the proper way.
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Some products, such as older guitar amplifiers, do not have polarized plugs
and can be connected to an outlet incorrectly. This may result in dangerous
high voltages on the audio connections, which could cause you physical
harm or damage any properly grounded equipment to which they are
connected, such as your ENSONIQ product.
To avoid shock hazards or equipment damage, we recommend the
following precautions:
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If you own equipment with two-pronged power cords, check to see if
they are polarized or non-polarized. You might consider having an
authorized repair station change any non-polarized plugs on your
equipment to polarized plugs to avoid future problems.
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Exercise caution when using extension cords or plug adapters. Proper
polarization should always be maintained from the outlet to the plug.
The use of polarized extension cords and adapters is the easiest way
to maintain proper polarity.
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Whenever possible, connect all products with grounded power cords
to the same outlet ground. This will ensure a common ground level to
prevent equipment damage and minimize hum in the audio output.
AC outlet testers are available from many electronic supply and hardware
stores. These can be used to check for proper polarity of outlets and cords.
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As with any computer device, the ASR-X Pro is sensitive to sharp peaks and
drops in the AC line voltage. Lightning strikes, power drops, or sudden and
erratic surges in the AC line voltage can scramble the internal memory, and
in some cases, damage the unitÕs hardware. Here are a few suggestions to
help guard against such occurrences:
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A surge/spike suppressor. A surge/spike suppresser absorbs surges
and protects your gear from all but the most severe over-voltage
conditions. You can get multi-outlet power strips with built-in
surge/spike suppressers for little more than the cost of unprotected
power strips, so using one is a good investment for all your electronic
equipment.
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A line conditioner. This is the best, but by far the more expensive way
to protect your gear. In addition to protecting against surges and
spikes, a line conditioner guards the equipment against excessively
high or low line voltages. If you use the ASR-X Pro in lots of different
locations with varying or unknown AC line conditions, you might
consider investing in a line conditioner.
