Yamaha CDR-HD1500 Owner's Manual page 6

• Handling of discs
Heed the following notes on handling of discs not to create any
cause for a recording failure, a loss of the recorded data, or a
malfunction of this unit.
• This compact disc recorder is designed lot use with CDs
(including 8cm [3"] discs) bearing the fl)llowing marks only.
Never attempt to load any other type of disc into this unit.
DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO _ _
• CDs are not suhjected to wear during play. However if the disc is
handled improperly, damage may be created on the disc to
adversely aflPct the disc's play.
• When writing on the label side of C[)-R or CD-RW discs, use an
oil-based felt-tipped pen.
• Do not use cleaning discs or warped discs. All of these could
damage this unit.
• Although playback of CDs is gmmrally not aflccted by small
particles of dust or fingerprints on their playing surface, dust,
fingerprints, small scratches and direct sunlight on the recording
surlace of a CD-R or CD-RW disc may make recording impos-
sine. Therelore, flit optimal performance of the recorder and flit
hmgqerm ei!joyment of your CD collection, handle discs
correctly as outlined in the fl)llowing guidelines.
I. Hold discs by touching only the edges or center hole. When
setting/removing a disc to/from the disc tray, be careflll not to
damage the disc surfi_ce.
2. When a disc is not currently being used, remove it from the
recoMer and store in an appropriate case.
3. With proper disc maintenance, cleaning should not be
necessary. However, should cleaning be required, wipe by
using a clean, dry cloth. Do not wipe with a circular motion:
wipe straight outward from the ceuter.
• Do not try to clean the disc's surface by using any type of disc
cleaner, record spray, antistatic spray or liquid, or any other
chemical-based liquid, because such substances might irreparably
damage the disc's surlilce.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high tmnperature, or high
humidity liar a long period of time, because this might warp or
otherwise damage the disc.
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• To prevent a malfunction of this
unit
• Do not use any non-stwldard shaped CDs (heart, flower shaped.
etc.) available on the market, because they are ofl_balauce in their
weight.
If a ram-standard shaped CD is loaded into this unit, it may create
problems such as improper playback, opeuiug the disc tray,
creating an usual noise, and this unit's hulure.
• Be sure to use a felt-tip pen or similar writing tool when writing
on the label side of the disc. Do not use a ball-point pen. pencil, or
other hard-tipped writing tool. as these may damage the disc and
may adversely aflcct further recording on the disc.
• Do not use the discs with glue left on their surli_ce. It may get
stuck in this unit or create damage to this unit.
• Wheu using an 8cm (3") disc, do not place a normal 12cm (5")
disc on top of it.
• Do not use the discs printed with commercially available label
printers.
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