Kenwood HM-331 - Manual (Page 5)

Preparation section
HM-331 (En/T)
5
Handling of discs
Before applying power
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the
safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being
erased or recorded on accidentally.
For B side
For A side
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to
direct sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat.
Keep the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.
To re-record Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind
the reel hub to remove the slack.
N
S
1.Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be
easily broken. It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.
2.Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.
Notes Notes
Notes on cassette tape
Label side
Playing side
Cleaning
If fingerprints or foreign matter be-
come attached to the disc, lightly
wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth
(or similar) from the center of the disc
outwards in a radial manner.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for
a long period of time, remove it from
the player and store it in its case.
Handling
Hold the discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.
Discs which can be played with this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EG
and CD-EXTRA.
Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example
a disc carrying the
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT COMPACT marking on the label surface.
Disc handling precautions
Disc accessories
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protec-
tion ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound
quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should
not be used with this system because they may cause
malfunction.
Do not attach paper or tape to ei-
ther the playing side or the label side
of the discs. Sticker
Sticky paste
Never play a cracked or warped disc
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed
disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they
may cause a malfunction.