Kenwood DPC-981 Instruction Manual page 9

MaiiW^nce
Simple care
Care of lens
When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, nnalfunctions including the innpossi-
bility of playback may occur. The lens should be cleaned using a commercially-
available camera lens blower, etc. Do not touch the lens to prevent damaging
the mechanism. Also do not use a lens cleaner or disc cleaner product.
Care of main unit
When the unit gets dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is stained seriously, a moistened cloth
can be used. Do not use benzine or thinner for these will damage the unit.
Cleaning the plug
Wipe the headphone plug with a soft cloth to keep clean.
A dirty plug may cause noise or malfunction.
Caution on disc used
Usable discs ^
This unit is capable of playing discs marked with . Other discs cannot be played. 8 cm single CDs
can be played as they are; do not use a commercially-available single CD adaptor.
CD accessories
The CD accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving
the sound quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system
because they may cause malfunction.
Handling
Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface.
Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs.
The paste left on the label surface after a sticker has been peeled off is a factor which may cause
malfunction.
If the surface is sticky due to remaining paste, be sure to clean it with alcohol before use.
Never play a cracked or warped disc.
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a
cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Cleaning
If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly
wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the
disc outwards in a radial manner.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player and store it in
its case.
Precaution against condensation
Immediately after a room is heated or in a room with high humidity (or vapor), the unit may malfunction
due to the condensation of dew or mist on the pick-up lens. In such a case, leave the unit for about
an hour before trying to use is again.