Hi, This is the method I use, too. Dvd's seem to have the ridge on both sides, and, some cd's have no ridge at all.
Rusty >Ok. Here's the best way to identify the playing surface and non playing >surface of a CD. Braille readers will be able to use their finger tips but >for those who have sensitivity problems use your finger nail but very >carefully. Probably the easiest way to do this, if you are doing it for the >first time is to place the disc in the case. From the centre of the disc >slowly run your finger nail towards the outer edge of the disc. About half >an inch from the spindle hole you will find a deep groove, your finger nail >will pick this up. This is the non playing surface. Now if you turn the >disc up the other way and again slowly and gently run your finger nail from >the centre towards the outer edge about half an inch from the centre you >will find a ridge. Depending on the brand of the disc the ridge will vary >in how pronounced it is but it is there and It is a ridge. This is the >playing surface. Once you get used to feeling it then you will know at a >very brief touch which side is which. Walter. > > > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >__________ NOD32 2520 (20070911) Information __________ > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >http://www.eset.com "For everything that lives is holy, life delights in life." (William Blake) Check out my site at: http://www.thesoundzone.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]