Radio Shack CD Player - Manual (Page 8)

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The process of writing this table of contents
is known as “finalizing.” Once this has been
done, no further data can be written to the
CD-R disc.
A CD-RW disc that has been finalized can be
“unfinalized.” This allows further tracks to
be recorded to the disc, provided that there
is space on the disc.
Recordable Discs
In this manual, we use the term “recordable”
disc to describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that
has not been finalized, and has enough space
to record.
Handling Discs
• Always place the disc on the disc tray
with the label side uppermost.
(Compact discs can be played or
recorded only on one side.)
• To remove a disc from its storage case,
press down on the center of the case
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully
by the edges.
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• Never touch the recording (non-label)
side of a disc on which you will be
recording. Recording on a disc requires
a cleaner surface than playing back, and
fingerprints, dust, grease, and so on,
can cause errors in the recording
process.
• Should the disc become dirty, wipe the
surface with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use such chemicals as record
sprays, antistatic sprays or fluid,
benzene or thinner to clean the discs.
Such chemicals will do irreparable
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.
• Discs should be returned to their cases
after use to avoid dust and scratches
that could cause the laser pickup to
“skip.”
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
high humidity and temperature for
extended periods. Long exposure to
high temperatures will warp the disc.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs are more
sensitive to the effects of heat and
ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is
important that they are not stored in a
location where direct sunlight will fall
on them, and which is away from
sources of heat such as radiators or
heat-generating electrical devices.
• Printable CD-R and CD-RW discs are
not recommended, as the label side
might be sticky and damage the CD
recorder.