Furutech DF-2 Manuale utente

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Disc Flattener DF-2

Users Manual

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Version：2012/4

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Furutech Co., Ltd.

3F, 7-11-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan

Tel +81-3-5437-0281

Fax +81-3-5437-8470

www.furutech.com

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Please Do Not Operate This Product Until You Have

Read and Fully Understood the Instructions

Caution

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN USING YOUR DF-2 BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,

INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Operate DF-2 for its intended purpose only.

3. To reduce the risks of electric shock do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids.

4. Never pull power cord to disconnect unit from wall outlet. Instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

5. Do not allow power cord to touch hot surfaces; let the DF-2 cool completely before storing.

6. Do not operate unit with a damaged power cord, or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. To reduce

the risk of electric shock do not disassemble or attempt to repair the DF-2; take it to a qualified service

technician for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury when the DF-2 is used.

7. Close supervision is necessary for any electrical component used by or near children. Do not leave

DF-2 unattended while powered on.

8. Beware of hot metal parts.

9. To reduce the likelihood of circuit overload, do not operate another high-voltage appliance on the same

circuit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION

•Do not place anything other than vinyl LPs in the DF-2. Doing so may cause fire, electric

shock or damage the product. If something other than a vinyl LP is placed in the DF-2,

unplug it and let the DF-2 cool before removing it.

•It is not recommended that you treat your most valuable LP on the first try.

•Do not place foreign objects on the DF-2

•Do not place foreign objects in any open gaps or other openings of the DF-2

•Do not replace any parts with those that have not been specified by the manufacturer.

•Do not allow the DF-2 to be repaired by anyone but an approved service technician.

Please contact your dealer for details.

•Before use, be sure the surrounding area is free of liquids, chemicals and heavy objects.

Spilled liquids or chemicals may cause electrical shorts or fire.

•Remove the AC mains plug from the wall outlet if there is smoke, a burning odor, or if the

DF-2 is knocked over. Used in these conditions the DF-2 may cause electrical shorts or

fire.

WARNING Misuse of electrical equipment displaying this mark may cause serious

injury

CAUTIONMisuse of electrical equipment displaying this mark may be deadly

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Contents

•Package Contents 1

•Description 2

•Caution 3

•Instructions 4

•Flattening Procedure Chart 5

•Specifications 6

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1. Package Contents

LP Flattener (DF-2) x 1

Heater Plate protective cloth x 1

Manual x 1

Caution note x 1

Power cable x 1

Duster x 1

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2. DF-2 Description

The DF-2 Flattener is designed to flatten LPs that have warped over time but not those that have been

heat damaged. This is an improved version of the previous DFV-1 and has been carefully designed to

flatten heavier LPs with no beads on their outer circumference. The DF-2 has improved time and

temperature control to lessen the influence of seasonal temperature changes on the heating process.

Caution: Before attempting to flatten any rare or valuable LPs, please test and become familiar with the

operation of the DF-2 on an LP of no value. Results cannot be guaranteed and LPs cannot be returned to

perfect condition.

Generally there are three types of LP discs (33 1/2 rpm):

1. Lightweight LPs (120g approx.)

2. LPs with groove guards: All but a few manufacturers’ LPs are treatable.

Note: The following LPs should not be treated in the DF-2.

•LPs weighing less than 110g

•Light LPs that were manufactured between 1973-74 (Oil crisis)

weights range from 100g to 115g.

3. Conventional middleweight LPs (140g approx.)

LPs with groove guards: All but a few manufacturers’ LPs are treatable.

4. Heavyweight LPs (190g approx.)

Heavy LPs without groove guards are now treatable.

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3. Caution

•Do not dismantle or modify the DF-2 which may cause the product to malfunction and render the

manufacturer’s warranty void.

•We recommend that you do no treat your most valuable LP on the first try.

On first use we advise trying the product with an LP of no value.

•Furutech accepts no liability if the customer is for whatever reason not satisfied with the results

produced by the DF-2 or if a customer’s LP is damaged.

•Handle with care: The DF-2 is a relatively heavy component (12kg) with somewhat fragile

heating plates. Furutech does not accept any liability if the user is injured while using or moving

the DF-2.

•When moving the DF-2 the user should always close the heating plates and lock the side latches.

The provided protective cloth should be placed on the heating plates when the unit is moved.

Please remove the protective cloth during use.

•Do not cover the DF-2; make sure it is properly ventilated.

•Keep unit out of the reach of children.

•LPs that cannot be and should not be treated with the DF-2 are as follows:

Flexi-disc, EP versions, SP versions and those LPs made with special materials cannot be

treated with the DF-2.

At present it is known that the following manufacturers’ LPs are not suitable for flattening by

the DF-2 and treatment should not be attempted: Super Analog Discs, SHEFFILD LAB and

BMG-UFA.

Note: The following LPs should not be treated in the DF-2.

•LPs weighing less than 110g

•Light LPs that were manufactured between 1973-74 (Oil crisis)

weights range from 100g to 115g.

•The DF-2 has been specifically developed so 180gm LPs may also be safely and effectively

treated. Please be sure to test on an LP of no value before use on rare and valuable LPs.

Results cannot be guaranteed.

•If an LP is not corrected after the first treatment then it cannot be treated with the DF-2. Do

not carry out repeat treatments. This could damage the LP.

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4. Instructions

1. Place the DF-2 on a level, stable surface as seen in the illustration below. Connect the provided AC

cord, and then unlock both latches.

2. Gently open the clamshell heating plates. The plates can only open 30 degrees and can be locked in

an open position using the side support bar.

3. Do not use excessive force.

4. Carefully set the LP on the center spindle.

5. To unlock the side support bar open the top plate to its fullest and close gently.

DO NOT LOCK TRANSPORT LATCHES DURING FLATTENING PROCEDURE.

They are for storage and transport only

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Heater Plate（Lid）Handle

Trans

ort Latch

Heater Plate Base

Center S

indle

Vin

l LP

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Procedure

1. After switching on the power the Start display will flash and in about

5 seconds the standby screen appears.

2. Heating begins after pressing the mode button. By pressing the

mode button a second time within 5 seconds of first pushing it, the

Heating selection screen will show and you can change the heating

time (1hr, 1½hr, 2hr, 2½hrs). If the mode button is not pushed a

second time within 5 seconds then the preset heating time (1½hrs)

begins.

In warm climates 1hr ~1½hrs is recommended and in cold climates

2~2½hrs is recommended. There is the possibility of damaging LPs

with long period treatments, so please be sure to test on an LP of

no value first. Results cannot be guaranteed.

During the heating process the heating screen displays. As long as

the power switch is not turned off during the heating period, this

screen will remain. Do not move or open the DF-2 during the

heating process. Do not lock the latches during treatment.

3. Once the heating stage of the process is complete, the cooling

screen will be displayed. The cooling process is set at 2hrs. The

heating process may be interrupted by pressing the mode button

for more than three seconds. The cooling process will then

automatically begin. Do not open the DF-2 during the cooling

process.

4. Once the cooling stage of the process is completed, a tone will

sound indicating completion and the mode button will flash. After

confirming completion the LP may be removed from the DF-2.

5. Pressing the mode button shows the completion screen and that

returns to the standby screen.

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Start Screen

Stand b

screen

Time Selection Screen

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Coolin

Screen

Com

letion Screen

Mode ButtonPowe

Dis

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Heatin

Screen

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１30

25℃

57℃ 200

１29

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6. Should the device sense an abnormality during the heating process,

the process will automatically stop and the cooling process will

begin. An alarm will sound for 10 seconds to notify this change. To

stop the alarm press the mode button.

An Error sign will show on the display screen.

Caution: Do not open the cover until the cooling process is

complete.

7. Once the cooling process is complete the alarm will sound for 10

seconds. Press the mode button to stop the alarm. The display

screen will show an “Error Finish” image.

Error 1. High temperature abnormality (Temperature too high)

Error 2. Sensor abnormality (sensor fault)

Error 3. Heating abnormality (not heating correctly)

8. If any of these errors are experienced, please contact the dealer from where you purchased or the

manufacturer.

Erro

Screen

Error Cooling

Completion Screen

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5. Flattening Procedure Flow Chart

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●Cooling Time

・Normal ：2 hours

・Error1 ：2 hours

・Error1 ：1.5 hours

・Cooling will begin if there is a Sensor Abnormality or the Mode button is held down

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Power Switch On

Start Screen

Standb

Screen

5 second

interval

Heatin

Screen Flashes

Cooling Screen

Com

letion Screen

Tone sounds for 1 sec.

Mode button on

Remaining time

counts down

Remaining time

counts down

5 second

interval

Mode button on

Heatin

Screen Flashes

Use mode Mode

button to change

Heating time

After a 5 second interval

Heatin

ins

Mode button On

During heating hold

down the Mode button

to end heating process

Error 1 Error 2 Error 3

Abnormality: alarm

sounds for 10 secs

Coolin

Screen

Error Completion Screen

Tone sounds for 10 sec.

Heating Time 5mins 10mins 20mins 20mins plus

Cooling Time 5mins 40mins 1hr40mins 2hrs

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6. DF-2 Specifications

Rating ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・115V±10% AC Line 5A fuse

European model ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・230V±10% AC Line 3A fuse

Energy Consumption ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・460W (max)

Heating plate maximum temp.・・・・・・・・・・・・・57℃±3℃

Size: 445mm/17” W x 117mm/20” H x 547mm/7” D • Weight: 12kg/22lbs approx. 

Safe Usage Environment:

Humidity 20% - 90% (No condensation)

Temperature: 5C/41F – 35C/95F

Manufactured for Furutech by ORB High End Systems of Japan

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Furutech Co., Ltd.

3F, 7-11-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan

Tel +81-3-5437-0281

Fax +81-3-5437-8470

Contact: service@furutech.com

www.furutech.com

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