09Additional information
Handling discs
When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable. Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below.
If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records.
Storing discs
Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight).
Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil,
For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs.
Do not load more than one disc into the recorder.
Damaged discs
Discs spin at high speed inside the recorder. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it; you could end up damaging the recorder.
This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.
Cleaning the pickup lens
The DVD recorder's lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest
Handling video tapes
Please do not use the following kinds of video tape:
-Dusty or mouldy tape
-Tape on which liquid has been spilled
-Tape which has been broken and then repaired
-Tape which has become unwound from the spools in the cassette
¥Dirty heads and very long length, thin video tape can cause problems such as uneven playback.
¥When using a new video tape,
¥Avoid dropping video tapes or exposing them to severe vibration.
Storing video tapes
¥ After using a video tape, rewind it back to the beginning and return to its case.
¥ Do not store tapes:
- in excessively dusty places
- in excessively hot or humid places - in direct sunlight
- near
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