8-2 To Be Noted

Maintenance of the unit

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.

In regard to contact cleaner

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

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 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.

Discs which can be played with this unit

DVD (12 cm), CD (12 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

the marking on the label surface.

Disc handling precautions

Handling : Hold the disc so that you do not touch the playing surface.

sticker

Sticky paste

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

Cleaning : If there are fingerprint marks or foreign matter found on 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.

Chapter 8 : Other Information

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 and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up.

Be specially cautious against condensation in the following circumstances:

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

Transport or moving precautions

When transporting or moving the player, first remove the disc and observe the following procedure.

1.Turn the player power on.

2.If any disc is left in the player, eject all of the discs left in it.

3.Wait for a few seconds, until the display shows "NO DISC".

4.Turn the player power off by pressing the POWER button.

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