Tektronix MTX100, User Manual

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MTX100 MPEG Recorder & Player User Manual
Inspect and clean the instrument as often as your operating conditions require.
The collection of dirt can cause instrument overheating and operational failure.
Dirt acts as an insulating blanket, preventing efficient heat dissipation. Dirt also
provides an electrical conduction path
that can cause an instrument failure,
especially under high-humidity conditions.
Avoid the use of chemical cleaning agents that might damage the
plastics used in this instrument. Use only deionized water when cleaning the
front-panel controls. Use a 75% ethyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse
with deionized water.
Avoid the use of high-pressure compressed air when cleaning dust from the
interior of this instrument. High-pressure air can cause Electro Static Discharge
(ESD). Instead, use low-pressure compressed air (about 9 psi).
Inspect the outside of the instrument for damage, wear, and missing parts. You
should thoroughly check instruments that appear to have been dropped or
otherwise abused to verify correct operation and performance. Have a qualified
service technician immediately repair defects that could cause personal injury or
lead to further damage to the instrument.
Perform the following steps when you clean the exterior of the instrument:
To avoid injury or death, unplug the power cord from the line voltage
before cleaning the instrument. Avoid getting moisture inside the instrument
during external cleaning. Use only enough liquid to dampen the cleaning cloth.
1. Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth.
2. Remove remaining dirt with a lint-free cloth dampened with a general pur-
pose detergent-and-water solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
3. Clean the monitor screen with a lint-free cloth dampened with a gentle,
general purpose detergent-and-water solution.