Precautions (continued)

Notes on MDs

Do not open the shutter to expose the MD. Close the shutter immediately if the shutter opens.

Shutter

Wipe the disc cartridge with a dry cloth to remove dirt.

•Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Notes on CDs

Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

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Systemlimitationsof MDs

The recording system in your MD deck has limitations described below. Note, however, that these limitations are due to the inherent nature of the MD recording system itself and not to mechanical causes.

“DISC FULL” lights up before the MD has reached the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)

When 255 tracks have been recorded on the MD, “DISC FULL” lights up regardless of the total recorded time. More than 255 tracks cannot be recorded on the MD. To continue recording, erase unnecessary tracks or use another recordable MD.

“DISC FULL” lights up before the maximum number of tracks (255) is reached

Fluctuations in emphasis within tracks are sometimes interpreted as track intervals, increasing the track count and causing “DISC FULL” to light up.

The remaining recording time does not increase even after erasing numerous short tracks

Tracks shorter than 12 seconds long are not counted, so erasing them may not increase the recording time.

Some tracks cannot be combined with others

Track combination may become impossible when tracks are shorter than 12 seconds long.

The total recorded time and the remaining time on the MD may not reach the maximum recording time (60 or 74 minutes)

Recording is done in minimum units of 2 seconds each, no matter how short the material. The contents recorded may thus be shorter than the maximum recording capacity. Disc space may also be further reduced by scratches.

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