Handling Discs - Esoteric P-05X Mode D'emploi

Handling discs

o Load discs with their labeled sides up.
(CDs only have one playable side.)
o To remove a disc from its case, always press down on the center of
the case first and then hold the disc by its edges.
Removal from case
o Be careful when handling discs. If the side that contains the data
(unlabeled side) is scratched, smudged with fingerprints or other-
wise dirty or marred, errors could occur during playback.
o If the side of the disc that has the data encoded on it (unlabeled
side) becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, use a soft cloth to
wipe the surface from the center directly toward the edge.
Always clean discs before storing them. Leaving a disc in an
unclean state might degrade its sound quality.
o Never use record cleaners, antistatic treatments, thinners or similar
chemicals to clean discs. Such chemicals could harm the surface
of the disc.
o Do not leave discs in places that are exposed to direct sunlight or
that are very humid or hot.
o When writing something on the label side of a disc, use a felt-tip
permanent marker. The use of a ballpoint pen or other pen with a
hard tip could damage the disc, making it unplayable.
o After you finish playing a disc, always put it back into its case for
storage. Failure to do so could result in warping or scratches.
o Do not apply labels or other materials to discs. Do not use a disc
that has sticky residue left on its surface after removing tape or a
sticker, for example. If such a disc is loaded, it might become stuck
in the unit or damage the unit.
Holding by edges
o Never use commercially-available CD stabilizers. Doing so could
make the disc unplayable or damage the unit.
o Do not use cracked discs because they could damage the unit.
o Never use discs with irregular shapes, including heart-shaped and
octagonal discs, because they could damage the unit.
o Do not use printable discs, which allow printing on the label
side. Since the surface of such a disc has been specially treated, if
loaded, it might become stuck in the unit or damage the unit.
If you have any questions about how to handle a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, contact the manufacturer of the disc directly.
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