English 3
1 BEFORE USE
Notes on installation locations
Avoid subjecting this unit to sudden impact or vibration.
Avoid using it in excessively dusty places. The following
precautions should be observed in order to prevent the loss of
recorded data:
z Do not subject the unit to sudden impact.
z Do not use the unit on a vibrating or unstable surface.
z Do not use the unit in areas with extreme temperature
changes (i.e., 10ºC or more per hour).
z Condensation may occur if the unit is moved to an area
with a significantly different temperature or high humidity. If
the unit is used with condensation inside, operating
problems may occur.
z The unit has the ventilation holes. Do not block the
ventilation holes upon installation.
z When installing the unit on a rack, ensure that a gap of at
least 5 cm at the sides and 1 cm at the top is provided.
Do not put your hand in the disk tray
z This may cause injury.
Do not up end the unit
z Standing the unit on one end may cause it to topple
causing injury or the unit to malfunction. Use the unit in a
horizontal position as it is not guaranteed to operate when
vertical.
Handling
z When not in use, remove the disk and turn the unit off.
z Always remove the disk when carrying the unit. Failure to
do so may cause the disk to scratch or the unit to
malfunction.
Important recordings
z Always perform test recording, and use a computer to
confirm whether playback is normal.
z Note that Sanyo accepts no responsibility for losses
occurring as a result of recording or playback problems
caused by malfunction of this unit or any connected
devices.
Optical media
z Data recorded on optical disks deteriorates with time
depending on storage conditions and the quality of the disk
until it is no longer retrievable. For details, read the manual
accompanying the disk, or contact the manufacturer.
Do not use warped or cracked disks
z Do not use warped or cracked disks. Do not use disks
repaired with adhesives. Fractured pieces may spray out of
the unit causing injury as the disk rotates at high speeds.
Do not use disks that have adhesive from tapes or labels
on the surface.
Disk handling and storage
Removing/Inserting the disk from the case
Handling the disk
z Do not touch the playback side of the disk.
Storing the disk
z Do not store the disk in direct sunlight, high temperatures,
high humidity, or dusty environments.
z Always place the disk in its case when storing.
Press the center.
Remove the disk without
touching the playback side.
Place the disk with the
label side up.
Press down.
Playback side
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