1 - Introduction
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TASCAM CD-RW5000
1.5 Use of CD-R and CD-RW discs
The Compact Disc medium is a robust medium, and
the discs can survive a good deal of physical abuse.
However, there are precautions that you should take
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs which are
different to those you should take when handling
ordinary CDs.
Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on a
disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back, and
fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the
recording process.
CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the
effects of heat than ordinary CDs. It is important that
they are not stored in a location where direct sunlight
will fall on them, and which is away from sources of
heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical
devices.
Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their “jewel
cases” to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their
surfaces.
When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use
a soft felt-tipped pen to write the information. Never
use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause
damage to the recorded side.
Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth
and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alco-
hol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP
cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of
a CD-R or CD-RW disc, read the precautions sup-
plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer
directly.
