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Care and Maintenance
Placement
The SFCD 1 must be placed on a hard, flat, level surface with plenty of unobstructed
space around the player to allow for free movement of air for proper cooling. At no time
should the air vents be covered or obstructed in any way.
How do I know when to replace the tubes?
Small signal tubes such as the 6922s generally age very slowly. A lack of dynamics or a
channel that mysteriously stops working are some indications which could point to a mal-
functioning tube. If you need help determining these factors or sourcing replacement
tubes, contact your Sonic Frontiers dealer, Sonic Frontiers or The Parts Connection (a
division of Sonic Frontiers, 1-800-769-0747 in the U.S. or Canada, (905) 829-5858
elsewhere) for further assistance.
Cleaning
Sonic Frontiers recommends only a dry cloth be used to clean the SFCD 1 Compact
Disc Player. Sonic Frontiers does not warranty damage done through liquids spilled on
circuitry.
Troubleshooting
If at any time the SFCD 1 should fail to work, follow these steps:
1. Check that all tubes are fully seated in their proper sockets; turn the MAIN POWER
SWITCH (N) “off” first, disconnect the AC power cord and wait for 5 minutes for any
stored capacitance to discharge.
2. Check all connections at the rear panel.
3. Check that the SFCD 1 is not in PAUSE mode.
4. Check that the CD is loaded and placed in the LOADING DRAWER (C) properly.
5. Check that the SFCD 1 is NOT in STANDBY mode.
6. Check other equipment and connections to that equipment in your system, from speak-
ers to source.
7. Check that no fuses are blown in all equipment and/or breaker switches in the home.
If this checklist fails to be fruitful, contact your dealer or Sonic Frontiers directly.
Servicing
If the CD player ever requires servicing in or outside of the warranty limitations, contact
your Sonic Frontiers dealer or Sonic Frontiers directly.
Break-in Time
As with all audio electronic products, the ultimate sonic character of the SFCD 1 will not
be realized until and unless the unit receives a minimum of approximately 150 hours of
signal break-in time (i.e. the SFCD 1 is on and outputting a signal).
