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English
BEFORE USE
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INTRO
DUC
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ON
OTHER
OPERATION
Cleaning the disk
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When there are fingerprints or dust on the recording
(playback) side of the disk, it may not record properly. Also,
image and/or sound quality of playback data may
deteriorate. Before recording/playback, remove debris from
the disk with a soft cloth by wiping the recording (playback)
side outwards from the center.
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Do not use thinners, benzene, LP cleaners, or static
guards as these will damage the disk.
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Do not use hairspray or humidifiers near the unit.
Precautions for the disk
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Do not adhere paper or stickers to the disk.
Do not use disks that have adhesive from tapes or labels
on the surface. The disk may become stuck inside the unit
and may cause it to malfunction.
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Do not use unusually shaped disks (heart-shaped,
octagonal, etc.) as these may cause the unit to
malfunction.
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Place the disk in the correct position or else this may cause
the disk to scratch or the unit to malfunction.
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Scratches, fingerprints, or dust on the disk may prevent it
from playing back.
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Do not scratch either side of the disk.
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Do not bend or flex the disk.
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Do not heat the disk.
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Even when not played back, the disk is always spinning
inside the unit. Therefore, any impact may damage the disk
or cause the unit to malfunction. When not in use, remove
the disk and disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
Always wipe outwards
from the center.
(Unusually shaped disks)
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