Disc Handling
Inserting Discs
Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.
– Insert a disc.
Insert label-up.
Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.
Disc Care
[RAM] Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
Holding a disc
Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting
oil from your fi ngers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of
discs (the shiny side).
Cleaning discs
Discs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation
may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a
straight line from the centre of the disc to the edge of the disc.
Return discs to their cases when not in use; this helps to protect
against scratches and dirt.
Storing discs
Do not place or store discs in the following locations:
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Direct sunlight
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Very dusty or humid areas
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Near a heat source
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Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation
can occur)
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Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
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Notes
When using 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R,
remove the disc from the cartridge.
It is not possible to record or play continuously
from one side of a double sided disc to the
other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it
over.
Automatic drive select function
[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the
cartridge set to "PROTECT" (
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
If the unit is stopped, it automatically switches to the
DVD drive when a disc is inserted.
Discs to avoid
Discs that are not perfectly circular in shape
Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing
improper operation or damage to the unit
Cracked discs
Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such
as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that
were previously labeled or re-labeled)
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