HP N31.5 - Manual (Page 15)

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Warning: Connecting the communication ports other than as
described in this manual may damage the Nº31.5 and/or the
digital processor, and will void the products’ warranties.
Assuming both the Link connection and the digital interconnection have
been made, merely pressing
play the first time will establish the Link be-
tween components.
6 PLACEMENT OF YOUR TRANSPORT
The Nº31.5 should rest on a level, stable surface. To ensure smooth opera-
tion of the lid, the Nº31.5 should be within about 3
°
of being level from
front to back (the front and rear of the unit need to be within about 1 ⁄
2
" or
1.2cm of being level with each other). Avoid placing it where it will be ex-
posed to shocks or vibration, such as on an unstable table or near large
loudspeakers. In general, place it as you would a turntable.
You should also place other associated equipment so that it does not in-
duce hum in the Nº31.5 or any other sensitive components.
Caution: Interfering with the Nº31.5’s ventilation or that of another
component could cause either to overheat, resulting in
damage to your system. To allow heat dissipation through air
circulation, allow 3 to 4 inches of clearance above the vents
on the top of the Nº31.5. Never block the vents on the bottom
of the Nº31.5.
To help with special installations and custom cabinetry, drawings are in-
cluded in this manual. (See Dimensions).
7 LEVELLING YOUR TRANSPORT
For the best performance, the Nº31.5’s transport assembly should be level.
• Ensuring that the unit itself is approximately level enables the
Lid to operate as smoothly as it was designed. This requires
only that the unit be within about
1 ⁄
2
" (or 1.2cm) of being level
from front to back—hardly a stringent requirement.
• Levelling the laser/motor mechanism within the Nº31.5 yields
the best sonic performance. Four levelling screws (one inside
each finger well) allow you to adjust this easily.
Press the Lid Open/Close button on the top panel to open the lid of the
Nº31.5. With the supplied 3 ⁄
32
" hex driver, and using the Nº31.5’s bubble level
as a gauge, adjust one or more of these screws to bring the transport as-
sembly to level. To lower a corner, turn the corresponding screw clockwise;
to raise a corner, turn the screw counterclockwise. (See diagram on the next
page.)