Sony MDP-A1 - Disc Maintenance and Player Safety; Disc Handling, Cleaning, and Player Safety

Optical Disc Maintenance
Holding CDs or CDVs
Hold CDs and CDVs by heat your index finger through the center hole and grasping
the edges of the disc with the thumb and other fingers as pictured in the illustration.
Holding LDs
Hold LDs by grasping the outside edge in both hands as illustrated.
Light Exposure
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
the disc in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Cracked or Damaged Discs
Do not play cracked or damaged discs, or try to play discs that have been repaired with
adhesive gives.
Keeping the Disc Surface Clean
Clean the surface of the disc before playing, using a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, paint thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for LP record discs.
To prevent marring, after playing, remove the disc and put it back into its jacket.
Putting your fingers on, or adhering anything to the surface of the disc such as sticky
note pad paper or adhesive tape will deteriorate the quality of the playing surface, and
thus the output quality.
Player Maintenance and Safety
On Electrical Safety
¢ Should any foreign object or liquid fall into the cabinet of the player, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
¢ Unplug the player from the wall outtet if you are ed faa to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the
cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
On Player Location
e Avoid placing the player where there is:
ag high humidity — mechanical vibration
— high temperature — direct sunlight
excessive d
_ ust
¢ Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the player on surfaces such as shag rugs,
blankets or near materials such as curtains, draperies that may block the ventilation holes.
On Moisture Condensation
¢ Do not operate the player where the temperature has risen suddenly or in a location where the temperature is radically
different from the previous location because moisture may condense in the operating section of the player. Wait about
an hour before turning the power on in a different location or keep the rise in the room temperature gradual.
¢ If you operate the player with moisture condensation, the player and the disc may be damaged. Therefore, remove the
disc immediately when there is a possibility of moisture condensation.
¢ To evaporate moisture rapidly, leave the player turned on without a disc inside.
On Operation
¢ Remove the disc from the tray after playing it if you are not going to use the player for any length of time. Do not
transport the player with a disc in place.
e When the disc tray is in the open position, do not press down on it forcefully, or place heavy objects on it.
On Cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and the packing materials. The carton makes an ideal container to transport the player in.