Tascam SS-CDR1 Owner's Manual

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1 − IntroductionTASCAM SS-CDR1 9Environmental considerationsThe SS-CDR1 may be used in most areas, but to maintaintop performance, and prolong operating life, observe thefollowing environmental conditions:The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and•35°C (41°F and 95°F).Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 percent.•As the unit may become hot during operation, always•leave 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-generating•electrical device such as a power amplifier.Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position for•correct operation.Do not use any benzene, paint thinner, ethyl alcohol•or other chemical agents to clean the unit as it coulddamage the surface. To clean the unit, wipe gently witha soft dry cloth.NOTEThe voltage supplied to the unit should match the volt-age as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any doubtregarding this matter, consult an electrician.Beware of condensationIf the unit is moved from a cold to a warm place, or usedafter a sudden temperature change, there is a danger ofcondensation; vapor in the air could condense on the inter-nal mechanism, making correct operation impossible.To prevent this, or if this occurs, let the player sit for one ortwo hours at the new room temperature before using.About this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:The names of keys and controls are given in the follow-•ing typeface: MENU.If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which cannot•change, but is either on or off) is shown, this is shown asfollows: A_TRACK.When the alphanumeric portion of the display shows a•message (inc. pop-up), selectable value (i.e. values ofDB), or ON/OFF selection (i.e. SRC ON), this is shownin the following typeface: MOVECompactFlash cards are referred to as “CF cards”.•CD-DA format is sometimes referred to as “audio CD”•format. An audio disc containing tracks recorded in audioCD format is sometimes referred to as an “audio CD”.A CD containing MP3 or WAV files is sometimes•referred to as a “data CD”.Never 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 to it.The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick to theturntable of the SS-CDR1. If it sticks to the turntable,you will need a technician to get it out.Avoid getting fingerprints on the signal side (the non-•label side). Grime and dust may cause skipping, so keepdiscs clean and store them in their cases when not beingplayed. To clean the signal side of a disc, wipe gently witha soft dry cloth from the center towards the outside 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 avoid•serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”Keep discs away from direct sunlight, and places of•high heat and humidity. If left in such places, warpingcould result.Do not affix any labels or stickers to the label side of the•disc. Do not write on the disc with a ballpoint pen.Do not insert discs that have adhesive remaining from•tape 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-protection•system, 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 SS-CDR1.