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Handling of discsImportant Items
Disc handling precautions
HandlingHold 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.
StorageWhen 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), and the audio part of CDV,
EXTRA.
Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example a disc carrying the 
COMPACT marking on the label surface.
DIGITAL AUDIO
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.
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As the Mini Disc 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.
| Do not touch the disc directly. | Care |
Do not touch the disc by opening the shutter with your | Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge |
hand. The cartridge will be damaged if it is forced open. | with a dry cloth. |
Knowledge
To protect recorded contents against accidental erasure, 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.
Do not leave Mini Discs in place where the temperature and/or humidity are extremely high (for example, in a place subject to direct sunlight).
Dust countermeasureThe shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently open while
Disc back side
Slide open.
Write protect tab
Slide close.
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.
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