Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD owner manual Handling the CD-R/RW disc drive, Handling CD-R/RW discs

Before Using CD-R/RW Discs

Two different types of recordable disc can be used with the BR-900CD—namely, CD-R discs and CD-RW discs.

What is a CD-R disc?

CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) is a CD to which data can be written. It is not possible to erase or move the data that has been written.

This type of disc should be used to create audio CDs that will be played on standard CD players. Playback of CD-RW discs will not be possible on this type of equipment. In addition, even if you have created an audio CD using a CD-R disc, playback will only be possible on players that support the playback of recordable discs.

What is a CD-RW disc?

CD-RW (Compact Disc ReWritable) is a CD that can be written and erased. As a result, this type of recordable disc can be used again and again.

While you can create audio CDs using CD-RW discs, it will not be possible to play these CDs on a standard CD player. (You will, however, be able to play these discs using the BR- 900CD's CD-R/RW drive.)

Handling the CD-R/RW disc drive

When you use the CD-R/RW drive, you must use only the supplied AC adaptor.

The CD-R/RW drive cannot be used while running on battery power.

●Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range.

●Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage CD-R/RW discs. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

●Avoid using the CD-R/RW drive in locations with high temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution can result in the drive becoming unable to operate correctly or in write errors. In addition, this type of environment can also reduce the lifespan of the CD-R/RW drive.

●Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.

●To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only CD-R/RW discs into the disc drive. Never insert any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

●Do not touch the lens.

●When the lens is dirty, clean the lens with a commercial lens blower.

●If a write error occurs, carry out cleaning using a commercially available CD-RW drive lens cleaner.

*Note that some commercially available cleaners are intended for CD-R drives, while others are intended for CD-RW drives. Be sure to select a cleaner for CD-RW drives.

*Never use commercially available cleaner intended for standard CD players. This type of cleaner cannot be used to clean the BR-900CD's write lens.

*Even if the recommended type of CD-R/RW disc is used in a perfectly normal CD-R/RW drive, the possibility of write errors cannot be completely eliminated. Please be aware that this type of problem can still occur as a result of variations in CD-R/RW drives and CD-R/RW disc manufacturing differences.

Handling CD-R/RW discs

*In addition to the following precautions, please also read the instructions provided with the CD-R/RW discs.

●DO NOT play a CD-R/RW disc (CD-R/RW disc on which song data has been backed up) on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

●Upon handling the discs, please observe the following.

❍Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.

❍Do not use in dusty areas.

❍Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.

●Keep the disc in the case.

Compatibility of CD-R/RW discs and drives

●Ensure that the recommended type of CD-R/RW discs are always used. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to an increase in the frequency of write errors.

●Even when the recommended type of disc is used, there is still a possibility that write errors can occur. Please be aware that this type of problem can still result from variations in CD-R/RW drives and CD-R/RW disc manufacturing differences.

●The usage of discs with printable labels is not recommended, even if these discs are of the recommended type. Certain storage conditions can cause discs with printable labels to warp, and write errors can occur as a result.

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