Disc handling
nHow to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
DO | DO NOT |
nConcerning
Be careful about scratches and dirt.
nIf there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DO | DO NOT |
nHandling precautions
•Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and
Unit care
The precision parts in the unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
• Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can
damage the unit.
• Do not place any heavy objects
on top of the unit.
• The unit should not be mounted in a vertical position. It’s
designed to operate in the horizontal position.
•Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
nCautions about condensation
Condensation can cause unreliable playback of recordings. Condensation may form in the following cases,
•The unit is brought from cold surroundings into a
•The unit is suddenly brought from cool surroundings, such as an
•During rainy seasons.
In any of the
•Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft,
•Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
•Do not use
•Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
•Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
•Do not place in the following areas:
–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
•To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.
nMaintenance To clean the unit
Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.
To clean the DVD lens
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment.
Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner:
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
Included accessories/The remote control information/Disc handling/Unit care
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
•A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
•A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
•A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
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