Hitachi HF-W2000 58 Instruction Manual page 33

5. DVDs
(1) Handling the DVD drive
Precautions
• The DVD drive is subject to damage caused by dust. Install the equipment in a place with minimal dust, and clean
the areas around the equipment regularly.
When using insecticide sprays similar chemicals, cover the equipment with a protective sheet beforehand.
• Do not subject the equipment to strong shocks while the DVD drive is in use.
• Do not open the disc tray except to insert or eject a CD or DVD. Do not place foreign objects on the disc tray. If
you do so, the DVD drive might be damaged or fail.
• When you put a CD or DVD on the disc tray, verify that the disc is properly set on the disc tray. If it is not, the
disc tray might break.
Specifications
• Depending on the type of a CD or DVD used, you might not be able to read or write to the disc. In such cases, use
another CD or DVD.
• Depending on the condition of a CD or DVD (for example, whether it has scratches or dust, is deformed, or has
copy protection enabled), the equipment might not be able to read from or write to the CD or DVD properly.
• Depending on the write quality of a CD or DVD or the read characteristics of the DVD drive, data that was written
by other devices might not be readable on this equipment, and data that was written by this equipment might not be
readable on other devices.
(2) Handling CDs or DVDs
Precautions
• Do not apply benzene, thinners, water, record cleaner, or anti-static liquids to a CD or DVD, and do not use a
silicone cloth on a CD or DVD.
• Do not use a dryer to remove dust or moisture from a CD or DVD.
• Do not store a CD or DVD in a location with high temperature or humidity.
• Store a CD or DVD in a location that is not subject to direct sunlight, strong artificial light, or other such
environmental effects.
• Do not fold or bend a CD or DVD.
• Do not write on or scratch the recording surface of a CD or DVD.
• Do not insert a stick into the center hole of a CD or DVD and spin the CD or DVD.
• Do not attach stickers or other adhesive labels to a CD or DVD.
Required actions
• If a CD or DVD is dirty, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth, and wipe from the center to the outer edge of the disc.
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