Concerning Compact Discs.33; Concerning Cassette Tapes - Panasonic SC-AK20 Operating Instructions Manual

Concerning compact discs
How to remove CDs
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How to return CDs to their case
Face label
upwards and
press downward
from above.
Do not touch the
recorded surface
How to clean CDs
Wipe from inside outward.
How to take up tape slack
Use a pencil or
similar object to take
up the slack.
To protect tapes against further recording
Side A
Tab for
side "B"
Tab for
side "A'
^ Use a screwdriver
or similar object to
break out the tab.
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the hole with adhesive tape
Normal position tape Hi-position tape
Do not cover the
discrimination hole
on hi-position tapes
Discrimination hole
With this player, you can only play compact
discs having this mark.
DIGITAL AUDIO
Handling precautions
Handle CDs as shown on the left (Q~ Q).
• If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,
moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-
free cloth before using the disc.
• Do not write on the label side with a bail-point pen or other writing
instrument.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
Storage precautions
Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
.scratches, and warping.
Do not place or store discs In the following places
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Humid or dusty locations
• Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
• In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an automobile
Concerning cassette tapes
Selection of cassette tapes
Tapes can get caught on the capstans. Use caution with the following
types of tapes.
Cassette tapes exceeding 100 minutes
Tapes are made of a thin film material. Do not repeatedly advance
and stop the tape, fast-forward it or rewind it.
Endless-tapes
For this unit, it is recommended to use the tape which is appropriate
to the auto reverse mechanism.
Always read the instructions provided with your tapes.
Tape slack
Tape slack may cause the tape to break.
Erasure prevention
Storage precautions
Do not place or store tapes In the following places;
• In high temperature (35®C or higher) or high humidity (80% or
higher) areas
• In a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top of a TV, etc.) This
can erase a recording.
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight