Pioneer DVR-RT500 Owner's Manual - Page 88

09 Additional information Handling discs When holding discs of any type, take care not to leave fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the disc surface. Hold the disc by its edge or by the center hole and edge. Damaged or dirty discs can affect playback and recording performance. Take care also not to scratch the label side of the disc. Although not as fragile as the recorded side, scratches can still result in a disc becoming unusable. Should a disc become marked with fingerprints, dust, etc., clean using a soft, dry cloth, wiping the disc lightly from the center to the outside edge as shown in the diagram below. Damaged discs Discs spin at high speed inside the recorder. If you can see that a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk using it; you could end up damaging the recorder. This recorder is designed for use with conventional, fully circular discs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended for this product. Pioneer disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of shaped discs. If necessary, use a cloth soaked in alcohol, or a commercially available CD/DVD cleaning kit to clean a disc more thoroughly. Never use benzine, thinner or other cleaning agents, including products designed for cleaning vinyl records. Storing discs Although CDs and DVD discs are more durable than vinyl records, you should still take care to handle and store discs correctly. When you're not using a disc, return it to its case and store upright. Avoid leaving discs in excessively cold, humid, or hot environments (including under direct sunlight). Don't glue paper or put stickers onto the disc, or use a pencil, ball-point pen or other sharp-tipped writing instrument. These could all damage the disc. For more detailed care information see the instructions that come with discs. Do not load more than one disc into the recorder. Cleaning the pickup lens The DVD recorder's lens should not become dirty in normal use, but if for some reason it should malfunction due to dust or dirt, consult your nearest Pioneer-authorized service center. Although lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, we do not recommend using them since some may damage the lens. Handling video tapes Please do not use the following kinds of video tape: - Dusty or mouldy tape - Tape on which liquid has been spilled - Tape which has been broken and then repaired - Tape which has become unwound from the spools in the cassette • Dirty heads and very long length, thin video tape can cause problems such as uneven playback. • When using a new video tape, fast-forward to the end, then rewind it back to the start before using. • Avoid dropping video tapes or exposing them to severe vibration. Storing video tapes • After using a video tape, rewind it back to the beginning and return to its case. • Do not store tapes: - in excessively dusty places - in excessively hot or humid places - in direct sunlight - near air-conditioners or heaters - near strong magnetic fields 88 En