Harman Kardon HD100-Z Owners Manual - Page 4

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Dew Formation Window frames inside a warm room during winter will rapidly accumulate dew on the surface. This unit features a precision lens element. This lens element is also subject to dew formation under the following circumstances: 0When subject to sudden changes in temperature. loWhen the room in which the unit placed is subject to high humidity. 00-When moving the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm place. The HD100 will not be able to correctly read the programs under these circumstances, and the player will not operate properly. In such cases, after turning the power switch on, wait for 20 to 30 minutes before operating the unit. Do Not Remove the Cabinet This unit uses an invisible laser pickup to detect the signals recorded on the compact disc. The HD100 has been designed so that the laser rays will not radiate outside. To avoid laser exposure in case the safety interlocks are defeated or out of action, do not remove the cabinet. Be Careful of the Laser Pickup Although you cannot see it from the outside, a laser pickup is located under the disc tray and a precision lens is built-in it. Since the laser pickup, including the lens element, is especially sensitive to dust, keep the disc tray closed when not in use. Also do not put your hand inside the unit. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS Dirt, fingerprints, scratches and warps on a compact disc can cause noise. Observe the following precautions to keep your compact discs sounding their best. Handling Compact Discs Do not touch the playback surface (the rainbow colored side). Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label. Disc Storage Avoid storing the discs in locations subject to high temperature, high humidity and direct sunlight. Also do not keep discs inside a closed vehicle as it is often subject to extreme temperatures. Disc Care Before playing the disc, wipe off all dust, dirt and fingerprints on the playing surface with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine and record cleaners designed for analog records. Static prevention treatments can also damage compact discs and should therefore be avoided. 0 BENZI CLEANER Only compact discs with the mark shown below can be used with the HD100. ir COMPACT c DIGITAL AUDIO 3