25
VQT1A15
Before using
Disc and card handling
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How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal
surface.
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When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on the
recording/playback side of the disc.
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If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust or
fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of
the disc, normal recording/playback may not be
possible and the following kind of phenomena
may occur.
– Recording/playback is not possible.
– The image or the sound is interrupted or
stops momentarily.
– Noise appears on the image or the sound.
– The message “NO DATA.”, “PLEASE
CHECK THE DISC.”, “CHECK THE DISC
AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO
REPAIR IT.”, etc. appears.
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If there is dirt on the disc
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Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge
to remove the dirt. Do not use force when
wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not
use solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent,
detergent etc.)
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Handling precautions
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Be careful about scratches and dirt.
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Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This
may cause disc warping and un-balanced
rotation, rendering it unusable.)
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Write on the label side of the disc only with a
soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint
pens or other hard writing implements.
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Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not
place objects on them.
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Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels.
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
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Do not expose the terminals of the card to
water, garbage or dust.
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Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant
difference in temperature (condensation can
occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur.
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To protect discs and cards, return them to their
cases when you are not using them.
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