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Discs
How to remove the disc How to hold the disc
< Always place the disc on the disc tray with the label side
uppermost. (Compact discs can be played or recorded only on
one side.)
< To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the
center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by
the edges.
< Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially (from
the center hole outward towards the outer edge) with a soft,
dry cloth:
< Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays
or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean the discs. Such chemicals
will do irreparable damage to the disc's plastic surface.
< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to avoid dust
and scratches that could cause the laser pickup to “skip.”
< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity and
temperature for extended periods. Long exposure to high tem-
peratures will warp the disc.
< Do not play any disc that is warped, deformed or damaged.
Playing such discs may cause irreparable harm to the playing
mechanisms.
< CD-R/RW discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat and
ultraviolet rays 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.
< Printable CD-R/RW discs aren't recommended, as the label
side might be sticky and damage the unit.
< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs and do
not use any protective coating spray.
< Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the information on
the label side. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as
this may cause damage to the recorded side.
< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD stabi-
lizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms and cause
them to malfunction.
< Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart shaped, busi-
ness card size, etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit:
< If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a CD-
R/RW disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or
contact the disc manufacturer directly.
number of audio tracks recorded
on the disc
number of subtitles recorded on
the disc
screen aspect ratio
disc recorded with multiple cam-
era angles
region code
Example of Icons used on DVD discs:
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Title 1
Glossary of Disc Terms
Title (DVD)
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a
movie, et cetera, for a picture piece on a video software; or an
album, etc., for a music piece on an audio disc. Each title is
assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you
want. On most DVD movies, there will be only one title.
Chapter (DVD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is
assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter
you want. Depending on the disc, there may be only one chap-
ter per title recorded.
Track (Video or Audio CD)
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO or an audio
CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want. On most audio CD's, one track is
equal to one song.
Title 2
DVD
VCD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
CD
