Kenwood DM-VH7 - Manual (Page 5)

Before operation Before operation
Safety Precautions
Installation position
The MD recorder is very sensitive to vibrations. It should
be Installed in a position subject to as small vibration as
possible.
Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur Inside the unit when
there is a great difference in temperature between this
unit and the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation
occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with
the power left ON, and restart the operation after the
condensation has dride up.
Be specially cautious against condensatin In a following
circumsatance:
When this unit Is carried from a place to another across
a large difference In temperature, when the humidity
in the room where this unit is installed Increases, etc.
Memory backup
The memory storage is held for about a day after the
power cord has been unplugged from the power outlet.
In case the powersupply has stopped or the power cord
has been left unplugged for an extended period of time,
the information related to recording and editing (re­
corded at the moment a Mini Disc is ejected) may be
cleared or destroyed before it is recorded on the disc.
The lost information cannot be recovered later.
To ensure the recording of the recording and editing-
related information on the Mini Disc, be sure to eject the
Mini Disc after every recording or editing operation.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato­
ries.
Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry
out the following operations.
1. With no disc loaded in the unit, press the "on/
standby" key to on.
• Check that no disc is present In the unit.
2. Wait a few seconds and verify that the display
shown appears.
3. Press the "on/standby" key to off (standby).
Maintenance
Maintenance of the unit In regard to contact cleaner
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
for these agents may cause discoloration. Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a
malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact
cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic
component.
Handling of Mini Disc
As the Mini Disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint.
However, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period of
time, take care on the following points.
Do not touch the disc directly.
Do not touch the disc by opening the shutter with your
hand. The cartridge will be damaged if it Is forced open.
Storage position
Do not leave Mini Discs in place where the temperature
and/or humidity are extremely high {for example, in a
place subject to direct sunlight).
Dust countermeasure
The shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently open while
the disc is loaded in the set. Therefore, to prevent dust from
penetrating inside the disc, take the disc out of the unit
immediately after completion of recording or playback.
Care
Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge
with a dry cloth.
Write protect tab
To protect recorded contents against accidental erasure,
set the write protect tab of the disc open. Return the tab
to the original position when you want to record signals on
the disc.