Maintenance

Disc handling precautions

Handling

Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface.

Label side

Playing side

Sticker

Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs.

Sticky paste

Cleaning

If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner.

Storage

When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the player and store it in its case.

Discs which can be played with this unit

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DVD (12 cm, 8cm), CD (12 cm, 8 cm), VCD, and the audio part of CDV, CD-

G, CD-EG and CD-EXTRA.

Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example a disc carrying

 

COMPACT

 

the DIGITAL AUDIO marking on the label surface.

 

Never play a cracked or warped disc

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.

Please do not use discs which are not round because they may cause a malfunction.

Disc accessories

The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system because they may cause malfunction.

Cleaning

Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic components.

Note related to transportation and movement

Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following operations.

1.Turn the power ON but do not load a disc.

2.Verify that the display shown appears.

TRACK

1

2

3

4

5

nod 1

6

7

8

9

10

S C 16

17

18

19

20

 

11

12

13

14

15

3. Wait a few seconds and set the unit to POWER OFF mode.

Caution on condensation

Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up.

Be specially cautious against condensation in a following circumstance:

When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.