HD-5MD/EN
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Knowledge
Disc handling precautions
Handling
Do not attach paper or tape to either
the playing side or the label side of the
disc.
If there are fingerprint marks or foreign
matter found on the disc, lightly wipe
the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or simi-
lar) 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
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CD-R, CD-RW, 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 car-
rying the 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 malfunction.
Disc accessories
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, pro-
tection 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 be-
cause they may cause malfunction.
Label side
Playing side
Sticky paste
Sticker
Hold the disc so that you do not touch
the playing surface.
Cleaning
Important Items
Do not touch the disc directly.
Do not touch the disc by opening the
shutter with your hand. The cartridge
will be damaged if it is forced open.
Storage position
Do not leave MDs in places where
the temperature and/or humidity are extremely high
(for example, in places subjected to direct sunlight).
Dust countermeasure
The shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently
open while the disc is loaded in the set. Therefore,
to prevent dust from penetrating inside the disc,
take the disc out of the unit immediately after com-
pletion of recording or playback.
Care
Periodically wipe off dust and dirt on the cartridge
with a dry cloth.
Note on disc accessories
Do not use lens cleaner for this may lead to mal-
function of the unit.
Handling of MD
As the MD is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint.
However, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period
of time, take care on the following points.
Caution on MD-Clip data
Do not attempt to record or edit a disc in which MD-
Clip data (still images, etc.) have been recorded.
Otherwise, the Clip data may be lost.
Note on the cartridge labels
Apply each label firmly to every corner so that it will
not peel off.
Write protect tab
To protect recorded contents against accidental eras-
ure, set the write protect tab of the disc open. Re-
turn the tab to the original position when you want
to record signals on the disc.
Write protect tab
Slide close.
(Recording enabled)
Back side of the disc
Slide open.
(Recording disabled)