Studio Electronics ATC-1X - Manual (Page 6)

In addition to the aforementioned "Safety Instructions" printed on the inside front
cover, we (the goodly folks at S. E.) ask––nay, we implore!––you please read and
heed the following recommendations:
POWER SUPPLY CONCERNS
Turn off the power to all equipment before making any connections between devices. This will help to
prevent malfunction and likely speaker damage.
Be certain to use a separate power outlet for this unit, as sharing one with distortion producing devices
(such as motors, variable lighting devices) is unwise.
PLACEMENT CONCERNS
Placing the unit in close proximity to power amplifiers or equipment containing large transformers is likely
to induce hum.
If the unit is to be operated nearby T.V. or radio receivers, some type of interference might be noticeable.
In such cases, move the unit out of proximity with the entertainment devices.
MAINTENANCE
In hopes that you might keep the visuals of your treasured analog gem in tip top shape, our cleaning
specialists advise wiping ever so gently with a slightly dampened soft cloth. For those stains of a more
tenacious temperament add a mild detergent to the mix, always remembering to follow with that ubiquitous
"soft dry cloth".
Never apply solvents of any kind: benzene, paint thinner, propyl alcohol, etc., to avoid the risk of nasty
discoloration, disfigurement and most importantly, those deadly liver flukes. (It should be parenthetically
noted that neither solvents nor the unit itself are ever to be taken internally!)
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Protect the unit from strong jolts and vibration, especially when standing on well-established fault lines.
Never apply strong pressure to the front, back or side panels, or strike them in any manner whatsoever.
It is normal and helpful for this synthesizer to generate a certain degree of heat.
MEMORY BACKUP CONCERNS
Within the unit is contained a battery which serves to maintain the contents of the memory when the power
is switched off. The normal life of this battery is 5 years or more. To prevent unintentional memory loss,
the battery must be replaced every 5 years as a rule. When it is time to change it, contact us, or your local
authorized Studio Electronics service station.
Please be aware that the contents of the memory may possibly be lost: when sent for repair work, or when
a chance malfunction occurs––it is always prudent to back up your complete memory via a SYSEX bulk
dump. Remember, each bank must be saved individually. When in the shop for repair, great care is taken
to avoid data loss, however In the event of damage to circuitry related to the memory system itself, you
are
sorry for Charlie (emphasis Greg’s).