Tascam BD-R2000 owner manual Precautions on the Use of Discs

Getting Started

Precautions on the Use of Discs

Maintenance of discs

•Dirt attached to the disc, such as fingerprints and dust, may cause distortion in the video image or sound.

Keep the disc clean at all times such as by using a soft cloth.

•Wipe the disc lightly from the center outward using the cloth.

•If dirt is stubborn, wipe it off using a slightly wet cloth, followed by a dry cloth.

•Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, conventional record cleaners, or antistatic sprays.

Doing so may damage the disc surface.

Handling discs

ORemoving a disc

OKeeping a disc

OCorrect way to hold a disc

•Make sure that your hands do not touch the recording/ playback side of the disc.

Disc storage

•Avoid storing the disc at the following locations.

•Places that are subject to high humidity, dust, or mold growth

•Places that are exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater

•Inside a car during summer

•Do not drop the disc or subject it to strong impact.

•Place the disc in a case and store it vertically.

•Stacking the discs without using a case, placing the discs against one another or dropping them may result in deformation or cracking.

When the recording/playback lens is dirty

Dust or dirt may be attached to the recording/playback lens after using this unit for a prolonged period of time, and recording or playback may not be properly performed as a result.

Although the performance of this unit varies according to the frequency of use and installation environment, it is recommended that cleaning of the lens be performed once every half a year using commercially available DVD lens cleaners.

For cleaning procedures, refer to the instruction manual of the lens cleaner.

Precautions when playing a dual disc

The side of the dual disc that is not used for DVD recording does not comply with the standard specifications of music CDs.

It is recommended that playback on this unit be limited to the DVD recording side of the dual disc.

Recommended discs

The best performance may not be obtained for some discs. It is recommended that JVC discs be used to ensure the best results.

Power Cable

Do not unplug the cable during recording or playback. Doing so may cause the disc to become unusable.

If the disc becomes unusable, refer to the following. BD-R or : Use a new disc.

DVD-R

BD-RE or : Reformat the disc after erasing the data. If the DVD-RW disc is still not usable, use a new disc.

Do not turn off the [A] button or unplug the power cable immediately after closing the disc tray.

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