| Anyone who's into movies, or who likes making home | | | | lightly. With your other hand, remove the disc gently by |
| videos will probably have stacks of DVDs in their | | | | holding its outer edge. Do not remove the DVD just by |
| home. Compared to CDs, blank DVD media can | | | | prying up its outer edge. |
| provide bigger digital media storage space. They can | | | | For single-sided DVDs, insert them in the player with |
| also last for a longer time, as long as you know how | | | | the artwork or the DVD label facing upwards. Before |
| to properly use it. DVDs also need to be taken care of | | | | you close the DVD player's tray, make sure the disc is |
| properly, so they won't be easily damaged. | | | | properly seated inside. |
| First thing's first. You should know the basic anatomy | | | | When you clean the disc, use a lint-free and |
| of a DVD. A blank DVD consists of two sides, each | | | | non-abrasive cloth. Dampen it a bit with warm water. If |
| 0.66 millimeters thick, that are glued together. Due to | | | | possible, do not use abrasive and harsh chemicals or |
| this structure, DVDs can be bent or twisted, therefore | | | | cleaning agents. To wipe the disc, make a straight line |
| being susceptible to damage. Although a DVD media's | | | | from the hole at the center, going to the outer edge. |
| error-correction encoding is almost ten times better | | | | Do not use a circular motion, or the DVD will only end |
| than regular blank CDs, severe scratches can | | | | up with more damage. |
| immediately create occasional problems during | | | | Always put your DVDs inside their DVD jewel case. |
| playback. This is due to the higher compression ratio of | | | | Here's an important reminder: Never stack your DVD |
| the blank disks. | | | | discs without their protective sleeves or jewel cases. |
| DVDs can be fragile, but there are a few good rules | | | | Also, keep the DVD away from places with extreme |
| which will make it last longer. Remember that a DVD | | | | heat, such as the back window or the trunk of your |
| should be more carefully handled, compared to a CD. | | | | car. |
| As much as possible, make contact only with the | | | | DVDs will remain useful for a longer time if they're |
| dics's center hole, and the outside. If you're going to | | | | properly cared for. These are very basic tips, but |
| remove the DVD from the DVD jewel case, locate | | | | make sure you follow them! |
| the button on the center of the hub, then push it down | | | | |