Kenwood MDX-F1 User Manual - Page 50

Contents 50 Handling of discs Disc handling precautions Handling Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Label side Playing side Sticker Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs. Sticky paste Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner. Storage When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the player and store it in its case. Important Items MDX-F1 (EN) Discs which can be played with this unit CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G and CDEXTRA. Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example a disc carrying the COMPACT marking on the label surface. DIGITAL AUDIO Never play a cracked or warped disc During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent. Please do not use discs which are not round because they may cause a malfunction. Disc accessories The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system because they may cause malfunction. Knowledge section Handling of Mini Disc As the Mini Disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint. However, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period of time, take care on the following points. Do not touch the disc directly. Do not touch the disc by opening the shutter with your hand. The cartridge will be damaged if it is forced open. Care Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge with a dry cloth. Storage position Do not leave Mini Discs in place where the temperature and/or humidity are extremely high (for example, in a place subject to direct sunlight). Dust countermeasure The shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently open while the disc is loaded in the set. Therefore, to prevent dust from penetrating inside the disc, take the disc out of the unit immediately after completion of recording or playback. Write protect tab To protect recorded contents against accidental erasure, set the write protect tab of the disc open. Return the tab to the original position when you want to record signals on the disc. Disc back side Slide open. (Recording disabled) Write protect tab Slide close. (Recording enabled)