HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.) where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40°C (104°F). 1 Avoid using the unit in the following places: � Where the temperature may become excessively high or low; the recommended temperature range is 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). � Where it could be subject to vibrations. � Where it is excessively humid, such as in a bathroom. � Where it could be magnetized by a magnet or speaker. 2 Pay attention to dust. Be sure to close the disc door so that the lens is not contaminated by dust. Do not touch the lens. 3 Condensation Condensation may occur in the following cases, in which the unit may not operate correctly: � The unit is in a room where a heater has just been switched on. � The unit is in a place where there is smoke or high humidity. � The unit has just moved from a cold place to a warm room. In these cases, set the STANDBY/ON button to ON and wait one or two hours before use. 4 Volume control Compact discs produce very little noise compared with analog records. If you adjust the volume by listening to the noise as you do with analog records, the speakers could be damaged by a sudden blast of sound when playback starts. Therefore, turn down the volume before starting and adjust it as required while playing a CD. 5 Safety mechanism The unit incorporates a safety interlock mechanism which switches off the laser beam when the disc door is opened. 6 Do not place magnetic objects such as cassette tapes near the speakers. Since the speakers contain magnets inside, do not place cassette tapes or magnetic cards nearby as recorded data could be erased. 7 Keep the unit away from the TV. When the unit is used near a TV, the TV picture could be distorted. If this happens, move the unit away from the TV. If this does not correct the situation, avoid using the unit when the TV is turned on. 8 Cleaning the cabinet If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzine or thinner as these could damage the surface finish. 9 When listening with headphones � Do not listen at high volumes as it could damage your hearing. � For safety, do not drive while listening with headphones. 10 Carrying handle Do not raise or lower the carrying handle with the telescopic antenna extended, to avoid damaging the antenna. Position the carrying handle so that it does not interfere with operation.
