Panasonic C9700U, C9800 Notes on Discs, Anti-Theft System

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Security Indicator

The security indicator blinks when the face plate is

removed from the unit.

This function is activated when the security function

is on (page 52).

Notes on Discs

Anti-Theft System

Notes on CD-Rs/RWs

≥ You may have trouble playing back some

CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recorders

(CD-R/RW drives), either due to their recording

characteristics or dirt, ﬁ ngerprints, scratches, etc.

on the disc surface.

≥ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high

temperatures and high humidity than ordinary

music CDs. Leaving them inside a car for

extended periods may damage them and make

playback impossible.

≥ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back

successfully thanks to incompatibility among

writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)

and the discs.

≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the

session is not closed.

≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which

contains other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA data.

≥ Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW

disc for handling it.

Remove the Removable Face Plate

1 Switch off the power of the unit (page 22).

Press [ ] (release) to remove the removable

face plate.

(The face plate disengages with a click when it is

removed.)

Note:

≥ Be absolutely sure to turn off the main unit’s

power before removing the removable face plate.

≥ Do not install or remove the removable face plate

while it is moving.

3 Gently press the bottom of the case and open the

cover. Place the face plate into the case and take

it with you when you leave the car.

Caution:

≥ This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose

it to water or excessive moisture.

≥ Do not remove the face plate while driving your

car.

≥ Do not place the face plate on the dashboard

or nearby areas where the temperature rises to

high level.

≥ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or

on the main unit, since this may result in poor

electrical contacts.

≥ If dirt or other foreign substances get on the

contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry

cloth.

≥ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it

down or place objects on it while it is open.

≥ The front panel will automatically close about

5 seconds after [ ] (release) is pressed while

the front panel is tilted or open, so take care to

ensure that your ﬁ ngers will not be pinched by

the closing panel.

Security indicator

This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.

Removable face

plate case

Install Removable Face Plate

1 Slide the left side of the removable face plate in

place.

2 Press the right end of removable face plate until

“click” is heard.

Panel Removal Alarm

This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to

remove the panel before leaving your car.

This function is activated when the security function

is on (page 52).

Notes on CD/CD Media

(CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM)

How to hold the disc

≥ Do not touch the underside of the disc.

≥ Do not scratch the disc.

≥ Do not bend the disc.

≥ When not in use, keep the disc in the case.

If you use commercial CDs, they must have

either of these labels below.

Label side

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

Do not leave discs on the following places:

≥ Direct sunlight

≥ Near car heaters

≥ Dirty, dusty and damp areas

≥ Seats and dashboards

Disc cleaning

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center

outward.

Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.

Do not write anything on the disc label with a

pointed pen or hard-point pen.