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The function below is also provided to ensure
the longer life of the cassette deck.

Ignition key-off release

When you turn off the ignition key with a
cassette in the compartment, the unit
automatically releases the tape from its head.
Handling discs
The CD player built in this unit has been
designed to play back the CDs bearing the
following marks.
You can also play back your original CD-Rs
(Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable) either in
audio CD format or in MP3 format.

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
becomes 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
CD player in the following cases:
•After starting the heater in the car.
•If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the CD player may
malfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leave
the unit turned on for a few hours until the
moisture evaporates.
CAUTIONS:
•Do not insert 8 cm 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 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.

When playing a CD-R or CD-RW

You can play back your original CD-Rs or CD-RWs
recorded in audio CD format or in MP3 format.
(However, they may not be played back depending
on their characteristics or recording conditions.)
•User-edited CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs
(Rewritable) can be played back only if they are
already “finalized.”
•Before playing back CD-Rs or CD-RWs, read
their instructions or cautions carefully.
•Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not be played
back on this unit because of their disc
characteristics, damage or stain on them, or if
the player’s lens is dirty.
•CD-Rs or CD-RWs are susceptible to high
temperatures or high humidity; so do not leave
them inside your car.
•CD-RWs may require a longer readout time.
(This is caused by the fact that the reflectance
of CD-RWs is lower than for regular CDs.)
Center holder
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