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Handling Precautions
5-2 Disc Handling and Maintenance"Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not
be soiled with fingerprints. (A)
Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping
and distortion.
"Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen
or other writing utensils.
"Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner,
static electricity prevention liquids or any other
solvent.
"Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.
"Do not install more than 1 disc on the disc tray.
"Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is
not installed properly. (B)
"Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when
not in use.
If the surface is soiled (C)
Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.
When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the
center hole toward the outer edge.
(If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular
scratches are likely to occur, which will cause noise.)
If the disc is brought from a cold to a
warm environment, moisture may form on
the disc
Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth
before using the disc.
Improper disc storage
You can damage discs if you store them in the following
places:
"Areas exposed to direct sunlight
"Humid or dusty areas
"Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating
appliance
Playable disc format
"DVD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW , DVD-R, VCD, SVCD, CD-
DA, Mixed CD-DA, MP3, WMA Audio CD, JPEG file disc
and Kodak Picture Disc.
Recordable disc format
"DVD+RW (Application Program)
"DVD+R
Maintenance
"Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC
power cord before maintenancing the unit.
"Wipe this unit with a dry soft cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with
a cloth which has been dipped in a weak soap-and-
water solution and wrung out thoroughly, and then
wipe again with a dry cloth.
"Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or
other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to
remove dust.
(A)
(B)
(C)
5 For Your Reference