Manual

Break off the tab to
prevent recording.
Record Tab-
Screw driver
To record again
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions
for this unit to be able to play them.
• Non-cartridge discs
Type • Discs that can be removed from
their cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)
• 12 cm (5") 9.4 GB (double-sided)
Capacity and 4.7 GB (single-sided)
• 8 cm (3") 2.8 GB (double-sided)
• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges
" - ,o . o . before use, then return them when you are finished.
Read the instructions for the disc carefully.
A clean video head helps produce a clear picture.
So, we have equipped your DECK with a built-in, non-
chemical head cleaning system that helps prevent
clogging of the video heads. Cleaning is performed
each time you load or unload a video cassette.
• This feature is preventative only, If your video
heads are seriously clogged, consider the use of
a chemical non-abrasive head cleaning kit or take
your DECK to a Servicenter.
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DECK can play back discs bearing any of the
following marks:
Logo Disc type
DVD-RAM (Version 1.1 of the
L,_ Video Recording Format a
...====_
..M unified video recording
_AM_7
standard)
_ DVD (DVD-Video)
VIDEO
DVD-R (DVD-Video formatted
..7 discs [finalized])
_]_ CD (CD-DA)
CD-R/CD-RW
_i_[_ _"_ "CD-DA format
I_;;_;_;;;}_ ° MP3/JPEG file
and finalized.*
[Discs Played 8cm (3") or 12cm (5")]
*A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
Discs which cannot be played
• DVD with Region No. other than "1" or "ALL"
• PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD,
SVCD, SACD, CD-TEXT, Divx Video Disc,
Photo-CD and Video CD
• Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-
shaped), as these can damage the unit.
• It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the
type of disc or condition of the recording.
• Some parts ofthe disc, for example where one program
ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.
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Handling precautions
• Sticking a labelon the disc may impair DVD-R playback.
• Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off
stickers.)
• Only hold disc by edges as shown below. Fingerprints,
dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.
• Do not write on label side of disc.
• Never use record cleaning
sprays, benzine, thinner,
static electricity prevention
liquids, or any other solvent.
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• Do not try to close disc tray when disc is not
properly placed.
To clean disc surface
With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, O
gently wipe from the center hole to the
outer edge as shown below. (Wiping in a
circular pattern will scratch the surface.)
• DVD-RAM, DVD-R : X
Clean only with the DVD-RAM disc _-5"--_
cleaner available. Never use cloths or _.,_>)
cleaners for CDs etc.
If disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe away rnoisture with a soft, dry. lint-free cloth
before using disc. (See above.)
Improper disc storage
Discs could be damaged if stored or left in areas:
• exposed to direct sunlight.
• that are humid or dusty.
• near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).
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