Pioneer PD-M550 - Manual (Page 5)

Location
instell the player in a well ventilated location where it
will not be exposed to high temperature or humidity.
Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to direct
rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can
adversely affect the cabinet and internai components, Also,
installation of the player in a damp or dusty environment may
result in malfunction or accident. (Also avoid installation near cookers
etc., where the player may be exposed to smoke from oil, steam
or heat.)
Precautions regarding installation
Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods on
heat-generating
sources such as amplifiers wiil affect
performance. Avoid placing the player on heat-generating
sources.
Install this compact disc player as far as possible from tuners
and TV sets. A compact disc player installed in close proximity
to such equipment, may cause noise or degradation of the
picture.
Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor
antenna is used. In such a case, make use of an outdoor antenna,
or turn off power to the compact disc player.
Please place this unit on a level surface.
Condensation
When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold
surroundings or when the room temperature rises sharply,
condensation may form inside, and the unit may not be able to
attain its full performance. In cases like this, allow the unit to stand
for about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.
Cleaning
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disc will
on the
reflected
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wiping the
the outer
discs
nee of fingerprints or smudges on the surface of the
rjot directly affect the recorded signals, but depending
igree of contamination, the brightness of the light
from the signal surfaces may be reduced, causing
n of sound quality. Always keep your discs clean by
m gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward
ifteriphery.
If a disc b^'
wringing it
any water
Do not use
Also, neve'
solvents,
comes very dirty, dip a soft cloth in water, and after
out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove
^rops with another soft, dry doth,
record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs,
clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile
damage to the disc surface may result. snee (
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Storing di scs
(Storing withoi
• Discs are m
analog audi
always stor
with high
Avoid leavi
sunlight can
• Always reac
t using the 6-disc magazine)
ide of the same kinds of plastic used for conventional
0 records. Be careful not to allow discs to warp;
3 discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations
leat or humidity, or extremely low temperatures,
ig discs in cars, since the seat of a car in direct
become unbelievably hot.
and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disc
labels.
CD lens cl< aner
The player's pii
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for CD players
be exercised in
:kup lens should not become dirty in normal use,
reason it should malfunction due to soiling, ask
ONEER authorized service center, Lens cleaners
ire commercially available, but special care should
their use since some may cause damage to the
lens.
Cleaning tl le player and the magazine
To clean the PL
cloth. For stubb
solution, wring
wipe the surfac
and thinner whic WYER and the MAGAZINE wipe with a soft, dry
om dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent
veil, then wipe off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to
i dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene
h are harmful to the unit.
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