Roland KR-17, KR-15 owner manual Before Using CDs, Handling the CD Drive, Handling the CDs

IMPORTANT NOTES

•Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.

Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

•The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.

•Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

•Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.

Before Using CDs

Handling the CD Drive

•Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage discs. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

•Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.

•To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only discs with into the CD drive. Never insert any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

•Do not subject to vibrations or physical shock during use, and do not move the unit while the power is turned on.

•The pickup is of dust-resistant construction. Do not use pickup cleaners or other such materials, as they may damage the pickup.

Handling the CDs

•When handling the discs, please observe the following.

•Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.

•Do not use in dusty areas.

•Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.

•Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

•Keep the disc in the case.

•Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.

•Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

•Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

•Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind.

•Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data, and may further result in malfunction.

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