Pioneer DVD-V5000 Additional information, Handling discs, Storing discs, Discs to avoid

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Chapter 11

Additional information

Taking care of your player and discs

Handling discs

When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, smears or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by an edge or pinched between the center hole and an edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming corrupted or unusable.

Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to an outside edge as shown in the diagram below.

Wipe lightly from the center of the disc using straight strokes.

Don't wipe the disc surface using circular strokes.

If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine or any other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records.

Storing discs

Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still handle and store discs carefully. When not in use, return the disc to its jewele case or jacket and store vertically. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including in direct sunlight).

Do NOT place paper stickers onto the disc. When writing on a disc, do NOT mark with a pencil, ball-point pen, or other sharp-tipped writing instrument that may damage a disc.

For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs.

Do not load more than one disc into the player at a time.

Discs to avoid

Discs spin at high speeds inside the player. Discs that are cracked, chipped or warped can damage or possibly destroy the player’s optics.

This player is designed for use with conventional, circular discs only. Shaped discs such as business card sized are not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs.

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