•Though the battery charging stand and the battery may become hot during the charging procedure, this poses no danger.

•If you charge the battery for the first time or after a long period of disuse, the battery may not charge up to its rated capacity. This is a normal characteristic. After you use and recharge the battery a few times, it will return to its normal charge capacity.

•If the capacity of the rechargeable battery drops to half the normal amount, replace with the new one.

On the dry battery case

The supplied dry battery case is designated for this recorder only.

On the MiniDisc cartridge

•When carrying or storing the MiniDisc, keep it in its case.

•Do not break open the shutter.

•Do not place the cartridge where it will be subject to light, extreme temperatures, moisture or dust.

•Attach the supplied MD label only in the space designated for it on the disc. Do not stick it on any other disc surface.

On cleaning

•Clean the recorder casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as it may mar the finish of the casing.

•Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt.

•Dust on the lens may prevent the unit from operating properly. Be sure to close the disc compartment lid after inserting or ejecting an MD.

•To obtain the best sound quality, use a dry cloth to wipe the plugs of the headphones/ earphones or the remote control. Dirty plugs may cause sound distortion or intermittent breaks in the sound.

On batteries

Incorrect battery usage may lead to leakage of battery fluid or bursting battery. To prevent such accidents, observe the following precautions:

•Install the + and – poles of the batteries correctly.

•Do not try to recharge dry battery.

•When the recorder is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries.

•If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones.

On mechanical noise

The recorder gives off mechanical noise while operating, which is caused by the power-saving system of the recorder and it is not a problem.

To protect a recorded MD

To record-protect an MD, slide open the tab at the side of the MD. In this position, the MD cannot be recorded. To record again, slide the tab back so the tab is visible.

Tab
Back of the MD

Recorded material is

protected.
Recorded material is not protected.

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