Before Using the CD Player

Important Information About Audio CDs and MP3 (WMA) Discs

Caution Do not insert DVDs, 8 cm discs or discs with a non-standard shape into the CD/MP3 (WMA) player.

Do not attach labels to the disc surface. Discs with labels may jam in the CD player and damage the drive. In this case, expensive replacement of the unit will be required.

• An Audio CD with copy protection that does not comply with the Audio CD standard may not play correctly or at all.
• Self-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs are more sensitive to improper handling than original CDs. Handle self-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs with special care. See below.
• Self-recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs may not play correctly or at all. In this case, this does not indicate a problem with the unit.
• When changing discs, do not touch the playing side with your fingers.
• After removing a disc from the CD/MP3 player, immediately place it in its case or sleeve to prevent damage or soiling.
• If a disc becomes dirty or wet, the lens inside the CD/MP3 player may become contaminated.
• Protect discs from heat and direct sunlight.

Supported Disc Types

• The system plays Audio CDs and MP3 (WMA) discs.

• CD-DA: CD-R/CD-RW
• MP3 (WMA): CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM

• The following types of MP3 (WMA) files cannot be played.

• Files encoded in MP3i (MP3 interactive) or MP3 PRO format
• MP3 (WMA) files encoded in a non-standard way
• MP3 files in a format other than MPEG-1 Layer 3

Notes on Disc Use

• Do not use the discs listed below. Frequent use of these discs in the player may cause problems.

• Discs with stickers, labels or attached fasteners
• Discs with a label printed on an inkjet printer and attached to the disc.
• Discs recorded in extended-time mode that contain more data than their standard capacity.
• Cracked, scratched or warped discs will not play correctly.
• 8 cm discs or discs that are not round (square, pentagonal, oval).

• Do not insert objects other than discs into the disc slot, as this may cause malfunctions or damage the unit.
• The disc player may not operate correctly when low-temperature heating is switched on, due to moisture collecting inside the unit. If this causes a problem, switch off the system for about one hour.
• Playback may be interrupted by vibrations when driving on an uneven road surface.
• Do not forcibly remove or insert discs, and do not block the discs being ejected from the unit with your hand.
• Insert discs with the printed side facing up. A disc inserted upside down will not play.
• Do not touch the recorded side of the disc (the surface without printing or decorative elements).
• Place unused discs in their cases or sleeves and store them away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
• Do not wipe discs with any chemical substances.

  Clean dirty discs with a soft, damp cloth, wiping from the centre outward toward the edge.

Notes on Using CD-R/RW Discs

• Only CD-R/CD-RW discs that have been "finalized" can be used.
• Discs recorded on a PC may not play depending on the settings of the software or operating system used.
• CD-R/CD-RW discs, especially mass-produced ones, may not play after exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures, or if they have been kept in the vehicle for a long time.
• Titles and other text information recorded on CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be displayed by the system.
• CD-RW discs take longer to load than CD and CD-R discs.
• Damaged music files may not play or may be cut off during playback.
• Some discs with copy protection may not play.
• An MP3 (WMA) disc may contain a maximum of 512 files in each of 10 folder levels, and the maximum number of files that can be played is 999.
• The system only recognises MP3 (WMA) discs recorded in ISO-9660 Level 1/2 or Joliet file system. (The UDF file system is not supported.)
• MP3/WMA files are not compatible with packet data transmission.
• A disc containing both MP3/WMA files and audio data (CDDA) may not play if it is a CD-Extra or Mixed-Mode CD.
• The lengths of file/folder names (including the four-character extension: .mp3) that can be used, depending on the recording type on the disc, are as follows:

• ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
• ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
• Joliet: up to 64 characters (1 byte)
• Windows long file names: up to 28 characters (1 byte)

Notes on MP3/WMA Music Files

• The system plays MP3 (WMA) files with the file extensions .mp3 or .wma (lowercase) and .MP3 or .WMA (uppercase).
• MP3 files with the following parameters can be played.

• Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1), 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)

• The system plays files with bit rates from 8 kbps to 320 kbps; files recorded at bit rates above 128 kbps provide better sound quality.
• The system displays MP3 file information, such as album title and artist, stored as ID3 tags (version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4).
• To display the album name (disc title), track title and artist, the file must comply with the ID3 Tag V1 or V2 format.
• The system can play MP3 files that use VBR (variable bit rate) technology.

  When playing VBR MP3 files, the remaining time shown may differ from the actual time.

Playback Order of Music Files