Appendix A. About Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs; Handling Discs; Recommended Media; Figure 35. How To Handle Compact Discs (Cd-R And Cd-Rw) - Teac CD-W540E User Manual

Appendix A. About CD-R and CD-RW Discs

This appendix explains how to handle, load, and eject CD-R and CD-RW discs. It
also lists recommended media and supported disc formats.

Handling Discs

❑ Handle compact discs only by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the
surface. Do not touch the disc's data surface (unlabeled side).
❑ Do not place discs in direct sunlight, or in locations subject to high humidity,
high temperatures, or dusty conditions.
❑ If cleaning the disc becomes necessary (due to erratic operation or visible dust
or smudges), gently wipe the surface of the disc from the center to the outside
edge. Do not use benzene, alcohol, thinner, or other solvents.
wipe disc surface from
center to outside edge

Figure 35. How to Handle Compact Discs (CD-R and CD-RW)

Recommended Media

One blank TEAC CD-R disc and one blank CD-RW rewritable disc are included
in the package with your CD-RW.
For optimum performance, use only 74 or 80-minute, 40X speed rated blank CD-
R and high speed 4X-10X or 12X rated CD-RW media from TEAC or the
following manufacturers:
Disc Type Manufacturer
CD-R Taiyo Yuden
Mitsui Toatsu Chemical
Mitsubishi (Verbatim)
Ricoh
TDK Electronics
Kodak
Fuji Film
Note: You may purchase additional TEAC media online at www.shopteac.com.
TEAC CD-RW Drive User's Manual
handle discs
by their edges
Disc Type
CD-R
CD-RW
Handling Discs
Manufacturer
Hitachi (Maxell)
Pioneer
Sony
Maxell
PVC
Ricoh
Ritek
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