Handling Discs; Storing Discs; Discs To Avoid - Pioneer PDR-509 Operating Instructions Manual

The process of finalization fixes the contents of a
place for good by creating a Table of Contents (
short) at the beginning of the disc which tells other players
exactly what's on the disc and where to find it. Once a
is finalized, further recording and other changes become
impossible. The recorder and other
CD
finalized disc as an ordinary playback-only
33 for more information on finalizing

Handling discs

When holding s of any type, take care not to leave
CD
fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the
disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged
or dirty discs can affect playback and/or recording perfor-
mance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the
disc. Although not as fragile as the recording side,
scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable.
Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust,
etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly
from the center to the outside edge as shown in the
diagram below. If necessary, use a cloth soaked in
alcohol, or a commercially available
clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner
or other cleaning agents, including products designed for
cleaning vinyl records.
Wipe lightly from the
center of the disc
using straight strokes.
– in
CD R
, for
TOC
–
CD R
players treat a
CD
. (See page
CD
-recordable discs.)
CD
cleaning kit to
CD
Don't wipe the disc
surface using circular
strokes.
Before You Start
-rewritable discs can be finalized in the same way as
CD
– discs, but even after finalization, the disc can still be
CD R
erased and used over again. Remember that
can only be played on players that are specifically designed
to play – discs: most home
CD RW
these discs, even after the disc has been finalized. (See
page 33 for more information on finalizing
discs.)

Storing discs

Although , – and –
CD CD R CD RW
than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and
store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return
it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in
excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including
under direct sunlight).
When labeling discs, use a felt-tip pen sold for marking
s. Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use
CD
a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing
instrument. These could all damage the disc.
For more detailed care information see the instructions
that come with discs.

Discs to avoid

s spin at high speed inside the player during playback
CD
and recording. If you can see that a disc is cracked,
chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using
it in your recorder or player—you could end up
CD
damaging the unit.
The PDR–509 is designed for use with conventional, fully
circular 's only. Use of shaped
CD
for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in
connection with the use of shaped
– discs
CD RW
players will not play
CD
-rewritable
CD
discs are more durable
's is not recommended
CD
's.
CD
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