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Precautions
1. Warranty Claim
You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case
of warranty claim, please report this number.
2. Recording Copyright
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.
3. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage in the area
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC
230 V 50 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.
4. Do not touch this unit with wet hands
Do not handle this unit or the power cord when your hands are wet
or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the case, take this unit
to an authorized service center for inspection.
5. Location of this unit
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Place this unit in a well-ventilated location.
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of
the unit especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventila-
tion is blocked, the unit may overheat and malfunction.
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Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heating units as the
unit’s internal temperature may rise and shorten the life of the
pickup.
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Avoid damp or dusty places and places directly affected by
vibrations from the speakers. In particular, avoid placing the
unit on or above one of the speakers.
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Be sure this unit is placed in a horizontal position. Never place
it on its side or on a slanted surface as it may malfunction.
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Do not place the unit near tuners or TV sets.
If placed next to a TV or tuner, this unit may cause reception
interference resulting in noise in the TV or tuner output.
6. Care
From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear panels
and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft
cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out,
and wipe away the dirt. Following this, dry the unit immediately
with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or
other chemical solvents or cloths since these may damage the fin-
ish or remove the panel lettering.
7. Points to remember
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If this unit is brought from a cold environment to a warm one or
is in a cold room that is quickly heated, condensation may form
on the pickup, preventing proper operation. In this case, remove
the disc and leave the power ON for about one hour to remove
the condensation.
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When transporting this unit, be careful not to bump it.
This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as
a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly,
read this Owner’s Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please
contact the store where you purchased the unit. To prevent being
exposed to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
DANGER:
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTER-
LOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS
OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
For U.S.A. Model
The laser is covered by a housing which prevents exposure during
operation or maintenance. However, this product is classified as a
Laser Product by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological
Health) which is a department of the Food and Drug Administra-
tion. According to their regulations 21 CFR section 1002.30, all
manufacturers who sell Laser Products must maintain records of
written communications between the manufacturer, dealers and
customers concerning radiation safety. If you have any complaints
about instructions or explanations affecting the use of this product,
please feel free to write to the address on the back page of this
manual. When you write us, please include the model number and
serial number of your Mini Disc recorder.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, the certification, identifi-
cation and the period of manufacture are indicated on the rear
panel.
FCC INFORMATION FOR USER
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufac-
turer for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate ratio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between other equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
