MAINTENANCE
Handling discs
This unit has been designed to reproduce CDs
and CD-Rs (Recordable).
• This unit is not compatible with MP3 discs.
How to handle discs
When removing a disc from
its case, press down the
center holder of the case
and lift the disc out,
holding it by the edges.
• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not
touch its recording surface.
When storing a disc into its case, gently insert
the disc around the center holder (with the
printed surface facing up).
• Make sure to store discs into the cases after use.
To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play
correctly. If a disc does
become dirty, wipe it with a
soft cloth in a straight line
from center to edge.
To play new discs
New discs may have some
rough spots around the
inner and outer edges. If
such a disc is used, this
unit may reject the disc.
To remove these rough
spots, rub the edges with
a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the
unit in the following cases:
• After starting the heater in the car.
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In
this case, eject the disc and leave the unit
turned on for a few hours until the moisture
evaporates.
Warped
disc
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When playing a CD-R
Before playing back CD-Rs, read their
instructions or cautions carefully.
• Use only "finalized" CD-Rs.
• Some CD-Rs may not play back on this unit
Center holder
• CD-Rs are susceptible to high temperatures or
• Do not use following CD-Rs:
Using these discs under high temperatures or
high humidity may cause malfunctions or damage
to discs For example,
Read instructions or cautions about labels and
printable discs carefully.
• CD-RWs (Rewritable) cannot be played back
Sticker
because of their disc characteristics, and for
the following reasons:
– Discs are dirty or scratched.
– Moisture condensation on the lens inside
the unit.
– The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
high humidity, so do not leave them inside
your car.
– Discs with stickers, labels, or protective seal
stuck to the surface.
– Discs on which labels can be directly printed
by an ink jet printer.
– Stickers or labels may shrink and warp a disc.
– Stickers or lables may peel off so discs
cannot be ejected.
– Print on discs may get sticky.
on this unit.
CAUTIONS:
• Do not insert 8 cm (3 3/16") discs (single CDs)
into the loading slot. (Such discs cannot be
ejected.)
• Do not insert any disc of unusual shape — like a
heart or flower; otherwise, it will cause a
malfunction.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat
source or place them in a place subject to high
temperature and humidity. Do not leave them in
a car.
• Do not use any solvent (for example, conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to
clean discs.
Stick
residue
Disc
Stick-on
label