the care and feeding of a
CD-R (recordable CD)
The CD-Recordable disc (or CD-R) is physically
different from a regular manufactured CD. Though the CD-R
specifications require that an audio CD-R play back in any audio
CD player, there are some CD players (usually older and/or in
disrepair) that will have problems playing these discs. I have
tested these discs in more than 30 different CD players and only
found one that had problems with these discs (that same player no
longer functions at all). Also, it should be noted that, whereas
most DVD players will play manufactured CDs, and most of today's DVD
players will play CD-Rs, some older DVD
players will NOT play CD-Rs.
CD-R discs are more susceptible to damage than a regular CD. If
you follow these simple suggestions, your CD-Rs will enjoy a long
and healthy life:
The data side (bottom) of the disc must remain
free from scratches, fingerprints, dust, etc.
Cleaning the disc can damage it, consult a
professional if this becomes necessary
NEVER touch either surface of a CD-R
ALWAYS handle a CD-R by the edges (or center hole)
NEVER set a CD-R down on a hard surface
ALWAYS return disc to jewel-box when done
NEVER write on the data side of the disc
If you must write on a disc, write ONLY on the label side (top)
of a CD-R... and ONLY with an approved marking device such as
felt-tip, non-toxic permanent ink
--- NEVER USE A BALLPOINT PEN! ---
NEVER leave an unprotected disc in direct sunlight
DO NOT expose a CD-R to excessively hot and/or humid environments
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