Teac DV-RA1000HD - Manual (Page 10)

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TASCAM DV-RA1000HD
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or print-
able recordable discs with this player will damage the
mechanism and cause it to malfunction. NOTE
Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted
to it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to
stick to the turntable of the unit. If it sticks to the
turntable, you will need a technician to get it out.
Beware of condensation
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold to a
warm place, or used after a sudden temperature change,
there is a danger of condensation; vapor in the air could
condense on the internal mechanism, making correct operation impossible. To prevent this, or if this occurs,
let the recorder sit for one or two hours at the new room
temperature before using.
About CD-R and CD-RW discs
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased or
re-recorded. However, if space is available on the disc,
additional material can be recorded. The packaging of
CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:
Figure 1.5: CD-R discs
By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the
same way as a CD-R disc, but the disc can be erased,
and the disc can be re-used for other recordings. The
packaging of CD-RW discs will include one of the fol-
lowing logos:
High Speed
Figure 1.6: CD-RW discs
However, you should note that an audio CD created
using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily on
every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on
the unit. This is in no way a limitation of the unit itself,
but of the difference between the different types of
media and the methods used to read them.
The unit supports normal speed (1x – 4x) and hi-speed
(4x – 10x) discs. It does not support ultraspeed discs
(10x – 24x).
There are precautions that you should take when han-
dling CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Avoid touching 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, grease, etc. can cause errors in the
recording process.
CD-R and CD-RW discs are sensitive to the effects
of heat and ultraviolet rays. 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 devic-
es.
Always store CD-R and CD-RW discs in their cases
to avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
When labeling CD-R and CD-RW discs, always use
a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the informa-
tion. Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as
this may cause damage to the recorded side.
Always keep the recording sides of the discs away
from grime and dust to avoid a reduction in sound
quality. To clean a disc, wipe gently with a soft dry
cloth from the center towards the outside edge. Do
not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning
fluid, as these will damage the disc and cause the
disc unplayable.
Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs
and do not use any protective coating spray.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of
a CD-R and CD-RW discs, read the precautions sup-
plied with the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer
directly.
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