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Discs 2
Glossary of Disc Terms
Most DVDs are formatted like a book. Each book has at least one
“Title” (perhaps more). Each “Title” is divided into multiple
“Chapters”. The “Chapters are made up of several “Pages”. To
understand how a DVD is formatted, think of it as a book.
Title (DVD)
The longest sections of a movie or a music piece on a DVD; a
movie or a picture piece on a video software disc; or an entire
album or a music piece on an audio disc. Each title is assigned a
title number enabling you to locate the title you want.
Chapter (DVD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than titles.
A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned
a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
Depending on the disc, there may be only one chapter per title
recorded.
Track (Video or audio CD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece (song) on a VIDEO or an
audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want.
VCD
CD
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
DVD
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Title 1
Title 2
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Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side
uppermost. (Compact discs can be played or recorded only on
one side.)
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To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the
center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the
edges.
How to remove the disc
How to hold the disc
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Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially (from the
center out towards the edge) with a soft, dry cloth :
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Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or
fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals will
do irreparable damage to the disc's plastic surface.
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Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust
and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to "skip."
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and
temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high
temperatures will warp the disc.
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CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat
and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they
are not stored in a location where direct sunlight will fall on
them, and which is away from sources of heat such as radiators
or heat-generating electrical devices.
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Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs aren't recommended, as the
label side might be sticky and damage the unit.
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Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do not
use any protective coating spray.
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Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on
the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this
may cause damage to the recorded side.
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Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD
stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause
them to malfunction.
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Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart-shape, etc.).
CDs of this sort can damage the unit:
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If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-R/CD-
RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or contact
the disc manufacturer directly.