Esoteric RZ-1 owner manual Discs that can be played on this unit, Handling precautions

Discs

Discs that can be played on this unit

CDs that bear the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo. (12 cm/8 cm)

Super Audio CDs that bear the “Super Audio CD” logo.

<The multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD cannot be played with this unit.

CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been correctly recorded in the audio CD format (CD-DA) and finalized.

This unit can play these types of discs without an adapter. It cannot play any other type of disc.

Playback of any other type of disc could cause loud noise and damage to speakers as well as harm hearing. Never play back any other type of disc.

<The logo should be on the disc label or the CD jacket.

<DVDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and similar types of discs cannot be played on this unit.

<Copy-protected discs and other discs that do not conform to the CD standard might not play correctly in this player. If you use such discs in this unit, ESOTERIC company and its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any consequences or guarantee the quality of reproduction. If you experience problems with such non-standard discs, you should contact their issuers.

<Discs created by a CD recorder must be finalized before use with this unit. If you are uncertain about the handling of a CD-R or CD-RW disc, please contact the seller of the disc directly.

Depending on disc quality and recording conditions, playback of some discs might not be possible. Please see the manual for the device that you used to create the disc.

CAUTION

<Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged. Playing such discs could cause irreparable harm to the playing mechanisms.

<Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs are not recommended because their label sides could be sticky and damage the unit.

<Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not use any protective coating sprays.

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<Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause them to malfunction.

<Do not use irregularly-shaped discs (octagonal, heart-shaped, business card size, etc.). CDs with these shapes could damage the unit.

Handling precautions

<Always insert the disc into the disc slot with the label side up. Only one side of a Compact Disc can be played or used for recording.

<To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

Storage precautions

<Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”

<Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high-temperature and humidity for extended periods. Long exposure to high temperatures will warp discs.

<CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they are not stored in locations where they will be exposed to direct sunlight. They should also be kept away from sources of heat, such as radiators and heat-generating electrical devices.

Maintenance

<If a disc becomes dirty, wipe its surface radially from the center hole outward towards the outer edge with a soft, dry cloth.

<Never clean discs using chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic sprays and fluids, benzene and thinner. Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc or contact the disc manufacturer.