30VQT1J42Before usingDisc and card handlingª How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminalsurface.ª When inserting/removing a discDo not allow fingerprints or dirt to get on therecording/playback side of the disc.≥ If there are scratches or dirt (e.g. dust orfingerprints) on the recording/playback side ofthe disc, normal recording/playback may notbe possible and the following may occur:jRecording/playback is not possible.jThe image or the sound is interrupted orstops momentarily.jNoise appears on the image or the sound.jThe message “NO DATA.”, “PLEASECHECK THE DISC.”, “CHECK THE DISCAFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TOREPAIR THE DISC.”, etc. appears.ª If there is dirt on the disc≥ Clean it with a soft cloth. Wipe the disc fromthe center to the outer edge to remove the dirt.Do not use force when wiping the disc as itmay scratch it. Also, do not use solvents(thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent etc.).ª Handling precautions≥ Be careful about scratches and dirt.≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Thismay cause disc warping and un-balancedrotation, rendering it unusable.)≥ Write on the label side of the disc only with asoft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpointpens or other hard writing implements.≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,thinner, static electricity prevention liquids orany other solvent.≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do notplace objects on them.≥ Do not use the following discs:jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removedstickers or labels.jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked.jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heartshapes.≥ Do not expose the terminals of the SD card towater, garbage or dust.≥ Do not place discs or SD cards in the followingareas:jIn direct sunlight.jIn very dusty or humid areas.jNear a heater.jLocations susceptible to significantdifference in temperature (condensation canoccur).jWhere static electricity or electromagneticwaves occur.≥ To protect discs and cards, return them to theircases when you are not using them.
