4 ENDisc handling precautionsHandlingHold the discs so that you do nottouch the playing surface.Do not attach paper or tape to ei-ther the playing side or the labelside of the discs.CleaningIf fingerprints or foreign matterbecome attached to the disc,lightly wipe the disc with a softcotton cloth (or similar) from thecenter of the disc outwards in aradial manner.StorageWhen a disc is not to be played for a long periodof time, remove it from the player and store it inits case.StickerSticky pasteHANDLING OF DISCS AND TAPESLabel sidePlaying sideDiscs which can be played with this unitCD (12 cm, 8 cm) and the audio part of CDV, CD-G,CD-EG and CD-EXTRA. Use discs that comply withthe IEC standard, for example a disc carrying themarking on the label surface.Never play a cracked or warped discDuring playback, the disc rotates at high speed inthe player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use acracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired withtape or adhesive agent. Please do not use discswhich are not round because they may cause amalfunction.Disc accessoriesThe disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet,protection ring, etc.) which are marketed for improv-ing the sound quality or protecting discs as well asthe disc cleaner should not be used with this sys-tem because they may cause malfunction.Notes on cassette tapeSafety tab (accidental erasure preven-tion tab)After an important recording has been finished,break the safety tab, to prevent the recorded con-tents from being erased or recorded on accidentally.To re-recordApply tape only to the position where the tab hasbeen removed.To store cassette tapesDo not store the tapes in a place which is subjectto direct sunlight, or near equipment that gener-ates heat. Keep the cassette tapes away fromany magnetic field.When there is slack in the tapeIn such a case, insert a pencil into the reel holeand wind the reel hub to remove the slack.For A sideFor B sideNote :• Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.• Do not use a cassette with more than 90 minutes recording time, for the tape used in such a cassetteis very thin and tends to cause troubles such as engantlement around the pinch roller or cutting oftape.