Media Handling

Disc Care

Holding a disc

Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of discs (the shiny side).

Cleaning discs

Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the edge of the disc.

Return discs to their cases when not in use; this helps to protect against scratches and dirt.

Storing discs

≥Do not place or store discs in the following locations:

–Direct sunlight

–Very dusty or humid areas

–Near a heat source

–Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation can occur)

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur

Discs to avoid

≥Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape

≥Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing improper operation or damage to the unit

≥Cracked discs

≥Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that were previously labelled or re-labelled)

Inserting/Removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up.

≥Check the orientation of the USB connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item, then press [OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (> 42, 60).

Removing the USB memory

≥Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory straight out.

≥If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may be damaged.

Inserting a video cassette

Insert a video cassette.

(The surface on which you can see a roll of tape should face up.)

The unit is automatically turned on.

Inserting Discs

1Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

– Insert a disc.

Insert label-up.

2Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close tray.

Notes

≥Ensure the disc is flat in the tray.

≥When using DVD-RAM or DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. Cartridge discs cannot be used.

≥It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

Automatic drive select function [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

≥If the unit is stopped, it automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

To eject:

From the main unit

≥Press [< EJECT] on the main unit.

From the remote control

≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select VHS drive and then press and hold [∫] for about 3 or more seconds.

Video Cassette Information

Video cassettes
≥ Break off the video cassette’s tab to
prevent accidental erasure.
Cover the hole with a double layer of
adhesive tape when you want to use the
video cassette for recording again.
≥ You can use video cassettes with the	Tab
VHS and S-VHS marks, but the unit is	Tab
unable to make full use of the
characteristics of S-VHS video
cassettes.

Video cassette care

≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your video cassettes carefully and discard them when they become dirty or damaged.

≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

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