Aiwa CDC-X30MP manual Precautions, Before operation, Music discs encoded with copyright protection

PRECAUTIONS

•Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electrical system.

•Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the unit.

•When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an identical amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating may cause serious damage to the unit.

•Do NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beams from the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes.

•Make sure that pins or other foreign objects do not get inside the unit; they may cause malfunctions, or create safety hazards such as electrical shock or laser beam exposure.

•When your vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in the temperature inside, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

•Keep the volume at a level at which you can hear outside warning sounds (horns, sirens, etc.).

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s right or authority to operate this product.

Before operation

In addition to ordinary CDs, this unit can play back any CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles or MP3 files.

Notes

•NEVER use a CD-R or CD-RW that contains no data or data in the wrong format.

•The unit cannot play back any CD-R or CD-RW that contains no data or data in a format other than MP3.

For more information about MP3, see page 6.

•You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that is not finalized*.

*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R or CD- RW disc to be played on the audio CD player.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate

“INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS”.

CD Notes

•Playing a defective or dusty CD can cause dropouts in sound.

• Hold CDs as illustrated.

• Do NOT touch the unlabeled side.

•Do NOT attach any seal, label or data protection sheet to either side of CD.

•Do NOT expose a CD to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

•Wipe a dirty CD from the center outward with a cleaning cloth.

Never use solvents such as benzine or alcohol.

•This unit cannot play 3-inch (8 cm) CDs.

•NEVER insert a 3-inch CD contained in the adapter or any irregularly shaped CD.

The unit may not be able to eject it, resulting in a malfunction.

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