Other Information90 Chapter 7Handling Discs• Don’t touch the disc’s signal surfaces. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in thecenter.• Don’t affix labels or adhesive tape to label surfaces. Don’t scratch or damage the label.• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.Cleaning Discs• Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance. Always keep discs clean bywiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.• If a disc becomes very dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well. Wipe the dirt awaygently, and remove any water drops with a dry cloth.• Do not use record-cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean the discswith benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
