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The disc is stored in a cartridge. You can handle it easily without
worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc.
However, dust entering the opening of the cartridge, dirt on the
cartridge, etc. may cause malfunctions. Please note the follow-
ing.
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Handling MiniDiscs
Do not touch the disc directly!
Do not open the shutter or touch the disc directly.
If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may break.
Where not to store discs:
Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or humidity.
Specifically, do not leave discs in places exposed to direct
sunlight or in cars with doors and windows closed.
Do not leave discs in places where sand can get into the cartridge
easily (e.g., a beach).
Regular cleaning:
If the surface of the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, clean it with
a soft, dry cloth.
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To prevent recorded discs from being
erased accidentally
(accidental erasure prevention)
Slide the accidental erasure prevention tab, located on the side
of the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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The disc will then be protected against accidental erasure.
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To add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental erasure
prevention tab back to its original position.
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What is a MiniDisc?
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A MiniDisc is a 2-1/2" (64-mm) diameter disc which is stored
in a cartridge. MiniDiscs are easy to handle, compared with
compact discs, because they are protected against dust and
scratches.
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Recording and playback use a digital system with a sound
quality that is similar to that with compact discs.
MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The quality of
sound will not deteriorate. MiniDiscs are extremely durable.
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Never disassemble a MiniDisc.
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Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding
[ATRAC]
ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) is a new technol-
ogy that is designed to eliminate the information in sounds which
you can not hear and to compress the remaining sound data so
that the recording uses about 1/5 of the original sound informa-
tion.
Sound data is analyzed and filtered to take advantage of psycho
acoustic masking. The acoustic quality of the sound is not
impaired.
WHAT IS A MINIDISC?
Shutter Cartridge
Disc
Tab
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