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Handling of MD

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As the MD is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint. How- ever, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period of time, take care on the following points.

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.

Note on disc accessories

Do not use lens cleaner for this may lead to malfunction of the unit.

Write protect tab

To protect recorded contents against accidental era- sure, set the write protect tab of the disc open. Return the tab to the original position when you want to record signals on the disc.

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 completion of recording or playback.

Care

Periodically wipe off dust and dirt on the cartridge with a dry cloth.

Back side of the disc

 

Write protect tab

Slide open.

Slide close.

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Note on the cartridge labels

Apply each label firmly to every corner so that it will not peel off.

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.

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