Sony CC-222 User Manual

Observe the following:

• Always place compact discs in the tray with their 

label facing upward (compact discs can only be 
played on one side).

• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down 

on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, hold-
ing it carefully by the edges.

• Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped 

off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth. 
Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has 
no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, 
so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove 
most particles.

• Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the 

outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light 

stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduc-
tion quality.

• Never use such chemicals as record sprays, anti-

static sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean 
compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable 
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.

• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to 

avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser 
pickup to “skip”.

• Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or high 

humidity and temperature for extended periods. 
Long exposure to high temperature can warp the 
disc.

• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using non-

circular promotional, etc. discs.

• To keep the laser pickups clean, don’t touch them. 

For the same reason, don’t leave the disc trays 
opened unnecessarily.

There are additional precautions that you should take 
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs, that are dif-
ferent to those that you should take when handling 
ordinary CDs.

• 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 discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat 

and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is impor-
tant 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-gen-
erating electrical devices.

• Always store CD-R discs in their “jewel cases” to 

avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.

• Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs 

and do not use any protective coating spray.

• When labeling CD-R discs, always use a soft oil-

based felt-tipped pen to write the information. 
Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this 
may cause damage to the recorded side.

• Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth 

and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl 
alcohol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or 
LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.

• If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling 

of a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with 
the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

Using commercially available CD stabilizers or 
printable recordable discs with this player will dam-
age the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.