1 - Introduction
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the
voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
Unpacking the unit
When you unpack the unit, make sure that you have, NOTE
in addition to the unit itself:When transporting the unit, always use the original
The RC-RA1000 wired remote control unit, with packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recom-
5m (15ft) of cordmend that you save all the packing materials that came
with the DV-RA1000, in case you need to transport it in
Power cordthe future.
A rack mounting kit (screws and washers)
In addition, when transporting the unit, you should
Warranty informationtape the disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that
A Quick Reference Guide.will not spoil the finish of the unit.
Beware of condensation
If the unit (or a disc) is moved from a cold to a warm correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if
place, or used after a sudden temperature change, this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours with
there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air the power turned on, then turn the power off and on
could condense on the internal mechanism, making again.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
The DV-RA1000 uses CD-R and CD-RW media, and and the disc can be re-used for other recordings. The
can also use CD-R and CD-RW Digital Audio media. packaging of CD-RW discs will include one of the
CD-R media up to 48x are supported.following logos:
Use only CD-RW media rated at 1x to 4x (Multi
Speed) or 4x to 10x (High Speed). Audio CD-RW
media are generally unmarked, but fall within these
limits. The DV-RA1000 cannot record on Ultra
Speed, and Ultra Speed+ (that is, over 8x) CD-RW
media. Figure 1.2: CD-RW logos
In this manual, when we refer to ?CD-R? and ?CD-However, you should note that an audio CD created
RW? discs, we always include ?CD-R Digital Audio?
using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily
and ?CD-RW Digital Audio?, even when this is not on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be play-
explicitly stated.
able on the DV-RA1000. This is in no way a limita-
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they tion of the DV-RA1000 itself, but of the difference
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased between the different types of media and the methods
or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the used to read them.
disc, additional material can be recorded.
CD-R discs created on the DV-RA1000, by contrast,
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio
same way as a CD-R disc, but the disc can be erased, CD players.
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