Precautions
1. Recording Copyright?Unless its for personal use ? Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-sources, because its internal temperature may
out the permission of the copyright holder.rise, shortening the life of the optical pickup.
2. AC FuseThe AC fuse inside the unit is not user-? Avoid damp and dusty places, and places subject
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact to vibrations from loudspeakers. Never put the
your Onkyo dealer.unit on top of, or directly above a loudspeaker.
3. CareOccasionally you should dust the unit all ? Install this unit horizontally. Never use it on its
side or on a sloping surface, because it may cause
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft a malfunction.
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards ? If you install this unit near a TV, radio, or VCR,
with a clean cloth. Dont use abrasive cloths, thin-the picture and sound quality may be affected. If
this occurs, move this unit away from the TV,
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because radio, or VCR.
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.8. To Obtain a Clear PictureThis unit is a high-
tech, precision device. If the lens on the optical
4. Power
WARNINGpickup, or the disc drive mechanism becomes dirty
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THEor worn, the picture quality may be affected. To
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-maintain the best picture quality, we recommend
TION CAREFULLY.regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.worn part replacement) every 1,000 hours of use
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets thedepending on the operating environment. Contact
voltage requirements printed on the units rear panelyour Onkyo dealer for details.
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
9. Moisture Condensation
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unitMoisture condensation may damage this unit.
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plugRead the following carefully:
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.Moisture may condense on the lens of the optical
Some models have a voltage selector switch forpickup, one of the most important parts inside this
compatibility with power systems around the world.unit.
Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the? Moisture condensation can occur in the following
voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for yoursituations:
area.? The unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet HandsNever place.
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands ? A heater is turned on, or cold air from an air
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets conditioner is hitting the unit.
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo ? In the summer, when this unit is moved from
dealer.an air conditioned room to a hot and humid
6. Handling Notesplace.
? The unit is used in a humid place.
? If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-? Do not use this unit when theres the possibility
nally bought it.of moisture condensation occurring. Doing so
? Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit may damage your discs and certain parts inside
this unit.
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.If condensation does occur, remove all discs and
? This units top and rear panels may get warm leave this unit turned on for two to three hours. By
this time, the unit will have warmed up and any con-
after prolonged use. This is normal.densation will have evaporated.
? If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
? When youve finished using this unit, remove all
discs and turn off the power.
7. Installing this Unit
? Install this unit in a well-ventilated location.
? Ensure that theres adequate ventilation all
around this unit, especially if it?s installed in an
audio rack. If the ventilation is inadequate, the
unit may overheat, leading to malfunction.
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