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Handling Precautions
5-2 Disc Handling and Maintenance
" Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not
be soiled with fingerprints. (A)
Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping
and distortion.
" Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen
or other writing utensils.
" Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner,
static electricity prevention liquids or any other
solvent.
" Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.
" Do not install more than 1 disc on the disc tray.
" Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is
not installed properly. (B)
" Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when
not in use.
If the surface is soiled (C)
Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.
When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the
center hole toward the outer edge.
(If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular
scratches are likely to occur, which will cause noise.)
If the disc is brought from a cold to a
warm environment, moisture may form on
the disc
Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth
before using the disc.
Improper disc storage
You can damage discs if you store them in the following
places:
" Areas exposed to direct sunlight
" Humid or dusty areas
" Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating
appliance
Playable disc format
" DVD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, VCD, SVCD, CD-
DA, Mixed CD-DA, MP3, WMA Audio CD, JPEG file disc
and Kodak Picture Disc.
Recordable disc format
" DVD+RW (Application Program)
" DVD+R
Maintenance
" Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC
power cord before maintenancing the unit.
" Wipe this unit with a dry soft cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with
a cloth which has been dipped in a weak soap-and-
water solution and wrung out thoroughly, and then
wipe again with a dry cloth.
" Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or
other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to
remove dust.
(A)
(B)
(C)
5 For Your Reference