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Care and Maintenance
Disconnect the audio system from the power source before
performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.
The player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened
by only a qualified technician.
• Never move the player during playback.
• Never put more than one discs on a tray or put a disc
slipping out of the guide area.
Handling discs
• Do not touch the signal surfaces.
• Hold discs by the edges, or by one
edge and the hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces.
• Do not scratch or damage the label. Discs rotate at high
speeds inside the player.
• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
Cleaning discs
• Dirty discs can cause poor sound
and visual quality. Always keep discs
clean by wiping them gently with a
soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
Never wipe the disc in a circular motion since circular
scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during
playback.
• If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out
well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water
drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on
discs. Also, never clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other
volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface
Disc lens care
• When your disc lens gets dirty it can also cause the system
to output poor sound and visual quality. To clean the lens you
will need to purchase a disc lens cleaner which can maintain
the output sound and visual quality of your
system. For instructions on cleaning the disc lens, refer to the
ones accompanying the lens cleaner.
Important battery information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your
remote control for more than one month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may
cause skin burns or other personal injuries.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to
provincial and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different
battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all batteries are not
replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an
attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be
recharged.
Safety precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any
repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters
the player cabinet, take the player to a trained technician for
inspection.
• This player uses a laser to read the data on the disc. The
laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a
record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-
up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to
directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use
damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc
compartment. Also, to keep dust from collecting on the pick-
up lens do not leave the compartment door open for an
extended period of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it
with a soft brush, or use an air blower brush designed for
camera lenses.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and
splashing.
Headset safety
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts
warn against extended high-volume play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.
• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue
use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you
are unable to hear what is around you.
Don’t infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes for which it
is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any
attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is
unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson.
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a
general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest
quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or
modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final
reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise
in other languages.
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