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Before connecting an external CD-R/RW drive and burning a CD-DA-format audio CD, read the fol-
lowing.
Important! CD-R/RW drives which can be connected to the MR-8HD
You can connect the MR-8HD [USB HOST] port to any CD-R/RW drive which has a [USB] port and
can be powered by AC main or batteries. The MR-8HD does not provide USB bus power facility
(which allows supplying power to an external device from the MR-8HD), therefore, you cannot con-
nect a CD-R/RW drive which only can be powered by USB connection.
Also note that the models which can be used with the MR-8HD may change. Check currently avail-
able CD-R/RW drives from Fostex website (http://www.fostex.com) before purchasing a drive unit.
Usable discs
Only discs with any of the following icons can be used with a CD-R/RW drive connected to the MR-
8HD.
Recordable
ReWritable
<CD-R disc>:
You can make additional recording to a CD-R disc until it is
finalized if it is brand new and still has enough recordable area.
<CD-RW disc>:
You can make additional recording to a CD-RW disc until
it is brand new and still has enough recordable area.
<CD disc>:
You can view TOC information of a disc with this logo (such as
a commercially available CD) but you cannot make recording.
<Note>: Using a CD-R/CD-RW drive connected to the MR-8HD, you can record CD-DA format
audio tracks converted from stereo WAV files but you cannot play back audio discs you created (or
commercially available audio CDs).
Notes on handling of discs
*
When handling a disc, be careful not to dirty or scratch the
surface of the disc. We recommended that you hold the
disc with your finger on the disc edge and center hole.
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Do not stick any paper, etc. on the label side. Also, do not
scratch the label side, which may cause problems during
playback or recording. Use only a felt pen or equivalent for
writing any memo on the label side.
Using a ball-point pen, pencil, etc. that has a hard tip may
damage a disc.
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Never use a warped or chipped disc, which may damage
the CD-R/RW drive.
Notes on care of discs
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If there is a dust, dirt or fingerprints on the disc, which may
cause error in playback or recording, wipe the disc with a
soft, dry cloth or alcohol from the center out.
Never wipe from the outside to center.
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Read the attached manual packed with the disc before
using it.
Read this page before using!
