56Knowledge sectionIn case of difficultySafety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)After an important recording has been finished, break thesafety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from beingerased or recorded on accidentally.For B sideFor A sideTo store cassette tapesDo not store the tapes in a place which is subject todirect sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat.Keep the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.To re-record Apply tape only to the position wherethe tab has been removed.When there is slack in the tapeIn such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and windthe reel hub to remove the slack.1.Cassette tapes that are longer than 100 minutesSince tapes that are longer than 100 minutes are very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easilycut. It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.2.Endless tapesDo not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.NotesNotesNotesNotes on cassette tapeHandling of discs and tapesLabel sidePlaying sideCleaningIf fingerprints or foreign matter becomeattached to the disc, lightly wipe the discwith a soft cotton cloth (or similar) fromthe center of the disc outwards in a radialmanner.StorageWhen a disc is not to be played for along period of time, remove it from theplayer and store it in its case.HandlingHold the discs so that you do not touchthe playing surface.Disc handling precautionsDisc accessoriesThe disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring,etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound quality or pro-tecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used withthis system because they may cause malfunction.Do not attach paper or tape to eitherthe playing side or the label side of thediscs.StickerSticky pasteNever play a cracked or warped discDuring playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed discor a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.Please do not use discs which are not round because they maycause a malfunction.Discs which can be played with this unitCD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EGand CD-EXTRA.Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for examplea disc carrying the DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIOCOMPACTCOMPACTmarking on the label surface.NS