Playing Compact Discs, Notes on compact discs, Cleaning discs

PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

Notes on compact discs

This unit is designed to play audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD- RWs.

You can use compact discs with the mark shown below.

Cleaning discs

Before loading a disc, wipe off any dust, dirt or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth. Discs should be cleaned by wiping radially, from the center to edge.

Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner or antistatic spray.

•Removing the disc from its storage case and replacing it

Note on CD-R and CD-RW

•User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) can be played only if they are already finalized.

•You can play your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded in music CD format. However, they may not be played depending on their characteristics and recording conditions.

•Before playing CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read their instructions or cautions carefully.

•Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played on the unit because of their disc characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if the player’s lens is dirty.

•CD-RWs may require a longer readout time. (This is caused by the fact that the reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular CDs.)

MP3 formats supported on the unit

–ISO 9660 format – 17 characters max.

–Max. number of tracks and albums: 256

–Max. number of directory nesting levels: 8

–Max. number of albums: 99

–Max. length of a track: 255 minutes 59 seconds

–Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

–Bit rate: 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps

Handling discs

Since dirty, damaged or warped discs could damage the unit, care should be taken of the following:

•Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.

•Do not stick or write anything on the label side.

•Do not bend discs.

Storage

•After removing a disc from the unit, be sure to put it back in its case.

•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperatures from a heater, etc., high humidity or dust.

Press the center and lift out.

Press to secure the disc.

• Handling

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• Cleaning

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