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Disc handling and maintenance
Handling precautions
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Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled
with fingerprints. (
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Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and dis-
tortion.
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Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other
writing utensils.
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Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
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Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.
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Do not install more than 1 disc on the disc tray.
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Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not in-
stalled properly. (
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Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in
use.
If the surface is soiled
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Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.
When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center
hole toward the outer edge.
(If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular scratch-
es are likely to occur, which will cause noise.)
If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm en-
vironment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before
using the disc.
Improper disc storage
You can damage discs if you store them in the following
places:
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Areas exposed to direct sunlight
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Humid or dusty areas
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Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance
Discs which cannot be played with this player
For Continental Europe and United Kingdom models
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DVD with Region No. other than “2” or “ALL”
For Australia model
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DVD with Region No. other than “4” or “ALL”
For other models
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DVD with Region No. other than “3” or “ALL”
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DVD-ROM
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DVD-R/DVD-RAM
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CD-ROM
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CDV
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CD-G
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Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.
To prevent a malfunction of this unit
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Do not use any non standard shaped CD (heart etc.) avail-
able on the market, because it may damage the unit.
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Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it, because
damage to the unit may result.
Maintenance
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Be sure to switch the power to the standby mode and dis-
connect the AC mains lead before maintaining the unit.
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Wipe this unit with a dry soft cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth
which has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution
and wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a dry
cloth.
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Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other
chemicals. And do not use compressed air to remove dust.
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