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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 fi ngerprints. (A)
Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.
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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 installed properly. (B)
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Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in use.
If the surface is soiled (C)
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 scratches are likely to occur, which
will cause noise.)
If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment, 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
Playable disc format
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DVD, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, VCD, SVCD, CD-DA, Mixed CD-DA,
Audio CD,JPEG file disc, Kodak Picture, MP3, DivX and Nero Digital Disc.
Recordable disc format
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DVD+/-RW (Application Programme)
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DVD+/-R
Maintenance
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Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power cord 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 fl uid or other chemicals. And do not use
compressed air to remove dust.
Disc
Disc tray
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(B)
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(C)
(A)
