Tascam CD-RW900SL Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TASCAM CD-RW900SL1 − Introduction TASCAM CD-RW900SLNever use a stabilizer or printable discsUsing commercially available CD stabilizers or printablerecordable discs with this player will damage the mecha-nism and cause it to malfunction.NOTENever use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted toit. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stickto the turntable of the CD-RW900SL. If it sticks to theturntable, you will need a technician to get it out.The CD-RW900SL has been designed for the playbackof CD-DA (standard audio) format discs and MP3 filesrecorded on the discs using the ISO9660 format: In addi-tion to ordinary 5-inch and 3-inch CDs, it can also playproperly recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs.Always insert the compact discs into the unit with theirlabel facing upward.To remove a disc from its case, press down on the centerof the disc holder, then lift the disc out, holding it care-fully by the edges.Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (thenon-label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, sokeep discs clean and store them in their cases when notbeing played. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipegently with a soft dry cloth from the center towards theoutside edge.Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions,benzene, paint thinner or other chemical agents to cleanCDs as they could damage the delicate playing surface.It may cause CDs to become unplayable.••••Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoidserious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places ofhigh heat and humidity. If left in such places, warpingcould result.Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of thedisc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen.Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining fromtape or stickers that have been removed. If they areinserted into the player, they could stick to the internalmechanism, requiring removal by a technician.Do not use cracked discs.Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-circu-lar promotional, etc. discs.Music discs with copy control, a copy-protectionsystem, have been released from several record compa-nies in an attempt to protect the copyright. Since someof these discs do not comply with the CD specifications,they may not be playable on the CD-RW900SL.•••••••Handling of compact discsEnvironmental considerationsThe CD-RW900SL may be used in most areas, but tomaintain top performance, and prolong operating life,observe the following environmental conditions:The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and35°C (41°F and 95°F).Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.As the unit may become hot during operation, alwaysleave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation. Donot install this unit in a confined space such as a book-case, and do not put anything on top of the unit.•••Avoid installing this unit on top of any heat-generatingelectrical device such as a power amplifier.Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position forcorrect operation.NOTEThe voltage supplied to the unit should match thevoltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in anydoubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.••