TASCAM US-200 7Cautions on installationThe unit’s nominal operating temperature•is between 5˚ and 35° C (41° – 95° F).Do not install in the following types of•places. Doing so could degrade the soundquality and/or cause malfunctions.Places with significant vibrations or that•are otherwise unstableNear windows or other places exposed•to direct sunlightNear heaters or other extremely hot•placesExtremely cold places•Places with bad ventilation or high•humidityVery dusty locations•Make sure that the unit is mounted in a•level position for correct operation.Do not place any object on the unit for•heat dissipation.Avoid installing this unit on top of any•heat-generating electrical device such as apower amplifier.Beware of condensationIf the unit is moved from a cold to a warmplace, or used after a sudden temperaturechange, there is a danger of condensation;vapor in the air could condense on theinternal mechanism, making correctoperation impossible. To prevent this, or ifthis occurs, let the unit sit for one or twohours at the new room temperature beforeusing.Cleaning the unitTo clean the unit, wipe gently with a soft drycloth. Do not use any benzene, paint thinner,ethyl alcohol or other chemical agents toclean the unit as they could damage thesurface.1 – Introduction