3Getting started Part namesand functions Connections Control functionSetting Defaults File and foldersettings Playback Information3Getting startedDiscsDiscs playable on this unitq Music CDsDiscs marked with the logo at right can be played inthis unit.w CD-R/CD-RWNOTE• Discs in special shapes(heartshaped discs, octagonaldiscs, etc.) cannot be played. Donot attempt to play them, as doingso can damage the unit.• Some discs and some recording formats cannot be played.• Non-finalized discs cannot be played.z What is finalization?Finalization is the process that makes recorded CD-R/CD-RW discsplayable on compatible players.Holding discsDo not touch the signal surface.Loading discs• Only load one disc at a time. Loading two or more discs can damagethe unit or scratch the discs.• When the disc is drawn into the unit, be careful not to trap yourfingers.• Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc loading slot.• Do not use cracked or warped discs or discs that have been repairedwith adhesive, etc.• Do not use discs on which the sticky part of cellophane tape or labelsis exposed or on which there are traces of where labels have beenremoved. Such discs can get caught inside the player and damage it.• If the label side of the disc is dirty, wipe it clean before use. If thedisc loading/ejection roller becomes dirty, discs may not load or ejectcorrectly.Cautions on loading discs• Do not get fingerprints, oil or dirt on discs.• Take special care not to scratch discs when removing them fromtheir cases.• Do not bend or heat discs.• Do not enlarge the hole in the center.• Do not write on the labeled (printed) surface with ball-point pens,pencils, etc., or stick new labels on discs.• Water droplets may form on discs if they are moved suddenly froma cold place (outdoors for example) to a warm place, but do not try todry them off using a hair-dryer, etc.Cautions on storing discs• Be sure to remove discs after using them.• Be sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,scratches, warping, etc.• Do not store discs in the following places:• Places exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time• Dusty or humid places• Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.Cleaning discs• If there are fingerprints or dirt on a disc, wipe them off before usingthe disc. Fingerprints and dirt can impair sound quality and causeinterruptions in playback.• Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to cleandiscs.Gently wipe the disc from theinside towards the outside.Do not wipe in a circular motion.NOTEDo not use record spray, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner or othersolvents.