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Handling Compact discs
Playing a CD that is dirty, scratched
or warped can cause the sound to
skip and the unit to operate
incorrectly, resulting in worsened
sound quality. Take the following
precautions to prevent your CDs from
getting scratched or damaged.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recorded side of the CD (the
side opposite the label) when holding it.
• The reflective film on a CD-R or a CD-RW is
more fragile than that on an ordinary music CD,
and may peel off if scratched. Fingerprints on a
CD-R or CD-RW are also more likely to cause
skipping when the disc is played. For these
reasons, handle the disc very carefully. Detailed
handling instructions will appear on the CD-R or
CD-RW package: read this information carefully
before using the disc.
• Do not stick tape on either side of the CD.
Do Not Load CD Accessories
Do not use commercially available CD
accessories that can be loaded into the CD slot,
such as stabilizers, protective sheets, or CD
cleaning discs, since they can cause the unit to
malfunction.
Storing CDs
• Do not store CDs in areas exposed to direct
sunlight (such as a car seat or the dashboard)
or other hot places.
A CD-R or CD-RW is more susceptible than a
music CD to damage from high temperatures
and humidity, and in some cases, may
become unusable if left in the car for long
periods of time.
• Remove CDs from the unit when not listening
to them for a while, and put them back in their
cases. Do not pile up CDs that are removed
from their cases or prop them against
something.
Cleaning CDs
If a CD has gotten dirty, wipe it off gently using
a commercially available cleaning cloth or a soft
cotton cloth, starting from the center of the disc
and moving outward. Do not clean CDs with
conventional record cleaners, anti-static
formulas, or chemicals such as paint thinner or
benzene.
Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
• Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this
unit and do not use any special shape CDs.
Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit
to malfunction.
• Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
only for this unit.
Checking New CDs for Burrs
When playing a new CD for the first time, check
that there are not any burrs stuck to the
perimeter of the disc or in the central hole. CDs
with burrs stuck on them may not load properly
or may skip while playing. Remove burrs using
a ballpoint pen or a similar utensil.
Removing the CD
Only remove the CD from the machine in a
horizontal direction, holding it flat. You may
damage the surface of the CD if you try pulling
it down as it ejects.
Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the
Labeled Side
Do not use the CD with the label sticker stuck
on it.
Using such a CD may cause the CD to be
deformed and the sticker to peel off, resulting
in malfunction of the unit.
Tape
Burrs
Burrs