Before using

Disc and card handling

How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recording/playback surface or the terminal surface.

When inserting/removing a disc

Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get fingerprints or dirty.

If there is a scratch or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, images cannot be recorded or played back normally and the following phenomena may occur: jRecording or playback become impossible.

jPlayback image stops momentarily or sound is interrupted during playback. jBlock noise appears on playback images.

jThe message “PLEASE CHECK FOR SCRATCHES OR STAINS ON DISC.” appears.

If there is dirt on the disc

Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge to remove the dirt. Do not use force when wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not use solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent etc.)

Handling precautions

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

(This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

Do not use the following discs:

jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels. jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked.

jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust. ≥ Do not place in the following areas:

jIn direct sunlight.

jIn very dusty or humid areas. jNear a heater.

jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur). jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

Put discs and cards back in their cases for protection when not using them.

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Panasonic VDR-D220GN, VDR-D310GN Disc and card handling, How to hold a disc or card, When inserting/removing a disc

VDR-D310GN, VDR-D220GN specifications

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