About CD-R/RW discs

Please read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs.

1.Do not expose discs to excessive heat or vibrations or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight or near a heater).

2.Do not touch disc surfaces.

When handling a disc, hold it by its edges.

3.Remove dust and dirt from disc surfaces.

Use air-based dust removers. The surfaces may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth.

4.Do not write or stick labels on disc surfaces except where indicated.

5.Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents.

6.Do not bend or drop discs.

1.The information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

2.All trademarks contained in this manual belong to their respective owners.

3.Yamaha does not bear any responsibility for any outcome as a result of using this device.

4.Reproduction of this manual, either in part or in full, is ex- pressly forbidden.

Precautions for Transportation

Before transporting the device, always place the transportation pad on the disc tray and put the device back in its original box . If the device is transported without adequate packing, the internal components may be damaged and cause the device to malfunction.

Distributing Discs

When writing important data or preparing data for distribution to others, make sure that the disc can be read properly before writing duplicates.

Copyrights

When writing to CD-R/RW, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights. It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use. When backing up software, please make sure that you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product.

Warranty

YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY DATA OR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED AS A RESULT. AS A PRECAUTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE DISCS BE TESTED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO. FURTHER- MORE, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS GUARANTEE THE RELIABILITY OF THE DISCS.

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