• How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.• Concerning non-cartridge discsBe careful about scratches and dirt.• If there is dirt or condensation on the discWipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.• Handling precautionsaDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause discwarping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)oWrite on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based feltpen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.aDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, staticelectricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.aDo not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or otherstrange things.• Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.aDo not use the following discs:-Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels(rental discs, etc.).-Discs that are badly warped or cracked.-Irregularly shaped discs, such as heartshapes.aDo not place in the following areas:-In direct sunlight.-In very dusty or humid areas.-Near a heater.-Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature(condensation can occur).-Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.oTo protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their casesor cartridges when you are not using them.The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problemwith the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused bysuch loss.Examples of causes of such losses are• A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.• A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.• A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.,,,=4=The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by theenvironment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.oNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.oBefore using chemically treated cloth, carefully read theinstructions that came with the cloth.Observe the following points to ensure continued listening andviewing pleasure.Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit's lens over time, making itimpossible to record or play discs.Use the DVD-RAM lens cleaner about once every year, dependingon frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully readthe lens cleaner's instructions before use.Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1 or RP-CL720 (On sale from May2005)Do not obstruct the rear panel's internal cooling fan.RQT8027