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About WMA
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio and is an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corpo- ration. Audio can be encoded in WMA format by using Windows Media® Player.
Disc Content Organization
■Audio CD
Audio CDs contain tracks.
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■MP3/WMA Disc
MP3/WMA discs contain MP3/WMA files organized in folders.
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MP3/WMA disc
Handling Discs
•Never touch the underside of a disc. Always hold discs by the edge, as shown.
Underside
• Never attach adhesive tape or sticky labels to discs.
Cleaning Discs
•For best results, keep your discs clean. Fingerprints and dust can affect the sound quality and should be removed as follows. Using a clean, soft cloth, wipe from the center outwards, as shown. Never wipe in a circular direction.
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•To remove stubborn dust or dirt, wipe the disc with a damp, soft cloth, and then dry it with a dry cloth.
•Never use
Storing Discs
•Don’t store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.
•Don’t store discs in places subject to moisture or dust, such as in a bathroom or near a humidifier.
•Always store discs in their cases and vertically. Stack- ing, or putting objects on unprotected discs may cause warping, scratches, or other damage.