Handling Of Discs And Tapes - Kenwood XD-A950DV Instruction Manual

Handling of discs and tapes

Disc handling precautions
Handling
Hold the discs so that you do not touch
the playing surface.
Label side
Playing side
Sticker
Do not attach paper or tape to either
the playing side or the label side of the
discs.
Sticky paste
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
player and store it in its case.
Notes on cassette tape
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the safety
tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or
recorded on accidentally.
For A side
For B side
To re-record Apply tape only to the position
where the tab has been removed.
1. Longer tape than 90 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 90 minutes cassette tape is
Notes Notes
very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or
be easily cut. It is recommended that these tapes not
be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.
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.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they may
cause a malfunction.
Disc accessories
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring,
etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound quality or pro-
tecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with
this system because they may cause malfunction.
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct
sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the cas-
sette tapes away from any magnetic field.
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the
reel hub to remove the slack.
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the
mechanism of the unit.
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