Before using
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LSQT1156
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How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recording/playback surface or
the terminal surface.
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When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get fingerprints or dirty.
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If there is a scratch or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, images
cannot be recorded or played back normally and the following phenomena may occur:
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Recording or playback become impossible.
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Playback image stops momentarily or sound is interrupted during playback.
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Block noise appears on playback images.
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The message “PLEASE CHECK FOR SCRATCHES OR STAINS ON DISC.” appears.
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If there is dirt on the disc
Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc
from the centre to the outer edge to remove the dirt. Do not
use force when wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do
not use solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent
etc.)
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Handling precautions
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Be careful about scratches and dirt.
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Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
(This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
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Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or
other hard writing implements.
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Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other
solvent.
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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
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Do not use the following discs:
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Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels.
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Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
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Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
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Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
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Do not place in the following areas:
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In direct sunlight.
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In very dusty or humid areas.
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Near a heater.
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Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
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Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
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Put discs and cards back in their cases for protection when not using them.
Disc and card handling
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