Pioneer CDJ-400: CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING Location Storing Discs Installation Guidelines Condensation Cleaning and Handling Compact Discs Cleaning the Player CD Lens Cleaner

BEFORE OPERATING (CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING)

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING

Location

Storing Discs

Install the player in a well-ventilated location where it will not be

÷ Discs are made of the same kinds of plastic used for conventional

exposed to high temperatures or humidity.

analog audio records. Be careful not to allow discs to warp. Al-

Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to direct sun-

ways store discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations with

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light, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can adversely affect

high heat, humidity, or extremely low temperatures. Avoid leav-

the cabinet and internal components. Installation of the player in a

ing discs in cars; the interior of a car in direct sunlight can become

damp or dusty environment may aiso result in a malfunction and can

extremely hot.

be hazardous. Avoid installation near cookers etc., where the player

÷ Always read and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disc

may be exposed to oily smoke, steam or heat.

labels.

Installation Guidelines

Condensation

÷ Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods on

When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold

heat-generating sources such as amplifiers or near spotlights, etc.

surroundings or when the room temperature rises sharply, conden-

will affect product performance. Avoid placing the player on heat-

sation may form inside the unit and impair its performance. In such

generating sources.

cases, allow the unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room

÷

Install this compact disc player as far as possible away from tuners

temperature gradually.

and TV sets. A compact disc player installed in close proximity to

such equipment may cause noise or degradation of the picture.

Cleaning and Handling Compact Discs

÷ Noise may be noticeable when an indoor antenna is used. In such

cases, make use of an outdoor antenna or turn off power to the

÷ The presence of fingerprints or smudges on the surface of the disc

compact disc player.

will not directly affect the recorded signals, but, depending on the

÷ When the unit is used in a loud-sound environment, e.g., near a

degree of contamination, the brightness of the light reflected from

speaker, sound skip may occur. Install the unit away from the

the signal surfaces may be reduced causing degradation of sound

speaker or reduce the listening vol-

quality. Always keep your discs clean by wiping them gently with

ume.

a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer edge.

÷ Place this unit on a level surface

and a stable platform.

÷ Be sure the player, including its au-

dio and power supply cords, does

not touch vibrating materials. Any

cause of vibration other than the in-

sulators may cause the disc to skip.

÷ If a disc becomes very dirty, dampen a soft cloth with water, (be

Take special care when using the

sure to wring it out well) and wipe the away dirt gently. Remove

player while it is installed in a carry-

any water drops with another soft, dry cloth.

ing case.

÷ Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs.

Never clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents

¶ Please be sure to leave

or damage to the disc surface may result.

a space to allow for

heat radiation.

÷ With this player, use only those discs

which display the mark shown right

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(Optical audio digital discs).

÷ SACD hybrid discs cannot be played.

Do not place on or

against vibrating

÷ When holding discs, do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by

materials!

the edges, or by one edge and the center hole.

÷ Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the disc surface. Also, do

not scratch or damage the label.

÷ Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged,

cracked or warped discs.

Cleaning the Player

To clean the PLAYER wipe with a polishing or a soft, dry cloth. For

stubborn dirt, moisten a soft cloth with a weak solution of neutral

detergent (diluted in five to six parts water), wring the cloth well, and

wipe away the dirt. Use a dry cloth to wipe the surface dry. Do not use

volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which will damage the

unit.

Do not play a CD with a special shape

CD Lens Cleaner

Do not play a CD having other shape than a circular disc, such as

heart shaped disc. Otherwise malfunction may occur.

The player’s pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use. If for

some reason, the lens becomes soiled and malfunctions, contact

your nearest PIONEER authorized service center. Lens cleaners for

CD players are commercially available, but special care should be

exercised in their use as some may cause damage to the lens.

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