Notes on usable CDs

CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs

When recording with the CDR-205X, you must use compact discs with the following marks printing on them:

*1 *2

FOR CONSUMER

FOR CONSUMER USE

FOR MUSIC USE ONLY

(A disc with any of the above markings.) Recording cannot be performed on discs that do not have one of the above markings.

Copyright fees have been enacted by copyright laws, and these fees are included in the price of CD-R*1and CD-RW*2discs, as well as discs labeled with

"FOR CONSUMER," "FOR CONSUMER USE," and

"FOR MUSIC USE ONLY." Therefore, the recording

of music protected by copyright laws with these

discs is permitted for personal use. However, copying

for purposes other than personal use require the

permission of the copyright holder.

Compact discs

Always use compact discs with the following mark (optical digital audio discs):

Cautions regarding copyrights

The lyrics and melodies composing the musical elements of media and musical performances from radio broadcasts, compact discs, records, music tapes, original cassettes, and other media are protected equally by copyright law. Therefore, the sale, transition, distribution, and re-release in media- form, or use as background music in stores and the like, is strictly forbidden without the previous express consent from the copyright holder.

CD-R finalization process

After recording onto a CD-R disc, it is necessary to perform the finalization process before the CD-R can be played in CD players. After the finalization process is completed, you cannot perform additional recordings or place and remove SKIP commands.

Unrecorded compact discs (recording is pos-

sible)

When unrecorded compact discs are inserted, "Blank Disc" appears flashing in the display.

Partly recorded compact discs (recording is

possible)

•Before finalization (recording is possible) Compact discs that have not been finalized cannot be played in normal CD players; they can only be played in CD recorders.

C D - R

•After finalization (recording is not possible) Compact discs that have been finalized can be played in normal CD players.

C D

CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs

CD-RW discs cannot be played in normal CD players even after finalization. CD-RW discs can only be played on players compatible with CD-RW discs. Also, with CD-RW discs, recording can be erased even after finalization.

When a finalized CD-RW disc is inserted, the CD-RW and FINALIZE indicator light.

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