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Handling
Compact discs
Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched
or warped can cause the sound to
skip and the unit to operate incorrect-
ly, resulting in worsened sound quali-
ty. Take the following precautions to
prevent your CDs from getting
scratched or damaged.
Handling CDs
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* Do not touch the recorded side of the CD
{the side opposite the label) when holding tt.
* Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
Tape
Storing CDs
* Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct
sunlight (such as a car seat or the dash-
board) or other hot places.
* Remove CDs from the unit when not listen-
ing to them for a while, and put them back in
their cases. Do not pile up CDs that are
removed from their cases or prop them
against something.
Cleaning CDs
Ifa CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently
using a commercially available cleaning cloth
or a soft cotton cloth, starting from the cen-
ter of the disc and
= moving outward. Do
not clean CDs with conventional record
cleaners, anti-static formulas, or chemicals
such as paint thinner or benzene.
Checking New CDs for Burrs
When playing a new CD for the first time,
check that there are not any burrs stuck to
the perimeter of the disc or in the central
hole. CDs with burrs stuck on them may not
load properly or may skip while playing.
Remove burrs using a ballpoint pen or a simi-
lar utensil.
Do Not Load CD Accessories
Do not use commercially available CD acces-
sories that can be loaded into the CD slot,
such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD.
cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit
to malfunction.
Removing the CD
Only remove the CD from the machine in a
horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may
damage the surface of the CD if you try
pulling it down as it ejects.
ACAUTION
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate
from the CD and damage the unit.
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