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WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control English

CQ-C1401U

Safety Information

■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other compo-	■ This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product
nents of your car audio system carefully before using the system.	safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper
They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and	connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are

Caution

Before Reading These Instructions

Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.

We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

U.S.A.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con- sequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

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MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Model: CQ-C1304U

Operating Instructions

effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any prob-		explained below. It is important that you fully understand the mean-
lems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this		ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
manual.		properly.
	This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of		This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
	important operating instructions and installation		important operating instructions and installation instruc-
Warning	instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may	Caution	tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
	result in severe injury or death.		injury or material damage.

Observe the following cautions when using this unit.

❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic

conditions while driving.

❑ This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo-

biles.

❑ Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the

engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the

engine turned off will drain the battery.

❑ Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong

vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the

installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and

this can lead to an accident or injury.

❑ Installation Angle

The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the

front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30˚.

The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may be

restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed.

Consult your dealer for further details.

❑ Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is com-

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #:	(905) 624-5505
1-800 #:	1-800-561-5505
Fax #:	(905) 238-2360

DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,

DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.

Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS

LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your deal- er or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer’s Record

Model

No.

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using this unit.

❑ The driver should neither watch the display nor operate

the system while driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driv-

er from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.

Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking

brake before watching the display or operating the system.

❑ Use the proper power supply.

This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded

12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other bat-

tery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.

❑ Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

❑ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the prod-

uct yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your

dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

❑ Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal

Observe the following warnings when installing.

❑ Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery termi-

nal before installation.

Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con-

nected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.

Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific

procedures of battery terminal disconnection.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE

UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM

RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH.

❑ Never use safety-related components for installation,

grounding, and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake,

suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fix-

ing the product or its accessories.

❑ Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location

where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.

❑ Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other

items before installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire

the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and

electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos-

❑ Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive

heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit,

and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.

❑ Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,

moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to

smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure

that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.

Observe the following cautions when installing.

❑ Refer wiring and installation to qualified service per-

sonnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For

maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is

not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation

of the unit.

❑ Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the

product could cause an accident or fire.

❑ Take care not to damage the leads.

When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them

from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving

parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the

pleted before installation.

❑ To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the

power connector until the whole wiring is completed.

❑ Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of

speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

Customer Services Directory

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833- 8855

Accessory Purchases:

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605- 1277

Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Link : “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the peri- od indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original pur- chase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Categories	Parts	Labor
Audio Components (except items listed below)	One (1) Year	One (1) Year
MXE Series Audio Components (except items	Two (2) Years	Two (2) Years
listed below)
Speakers	One (1) Year	Not Applicable
Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty
must be exchanged at the place of purchase.
Contact your Dealer for details.
Accessories (in exchange for defective items)	Ninety (90) Days	Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product prepaid during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original pur- chaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit

Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

Serial

No.

Dealer’s

No.

Code

No.

Dealer’s

Address

Date of

Purchase

CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR

(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)

ACCESSORIES - NINETY (90) DAYS, (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE ITEMS)

state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or

smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.

❑ Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced

with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi-

neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,

and damage to the product.

sible.

❑ Never install the product in a location where it interferes

with your field of vision.

❑ Never have the power cord branched to supply other

equipment with power.

❑ After installation and wiring, you should check the nor-

mal operation of other electrical equipment.

The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause

fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.

❑ In the case of installation to an airbag equipped car, con-

firm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer

before installation.

❑ Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-

leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects

on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect

the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.

❑ Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to

install the product. The use of parts other than those supplied or

designated may result in internal damage to the unit. Faulty

installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or fire.

❑ Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to over-

heat and will result in fire or other damage.

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910

For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750- 4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neg- lect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty instal- lation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, com- mercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged dur- ing shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A pur- chase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR- RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

ting in and out of the vehicle.

❑ Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

Caution	The following applies only in the U.S.A.
	Part 15 of the FCC Rules
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS I LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF	FCC Warning:
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY	Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.	would void the user's authority to operate this device.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applica- ble, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, data or other mem- ory contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or lim- itation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

Specifications

Preparation Maintenance

Notes on Discs

Notes on MP3

General

Power supply	:DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V DC), test voltage
	14.4 V, negative ground
Current consumption	:Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W x 4
	channels)
Maximum power output	:50 W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), volume
	control maximum
Tone adjustment range	:Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz,
	Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz
Speaker impedance	:4 – 8 Ω
Pre-amp output voltage	:2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
Pre-amp output impedance	:200 Ω
Dimensions (W x H x D)	:178 x 50 x 155 mm
	{7” x 1 15/16” x 6 2/16”}
Weight	:1.3 kg {2 lbs. 14 oz}
Disc Player
Sampling frequency	:8 times oversampling
DA converter	:1 bit DAC System
Pick-up type	:Astigma 3-beam
Light source	:Semiconductor laser

FM Stereo Radio

Frequency range	:87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity	:11.0 dBf. (75 Ω)
50 dB quieting sensitivity	:15.2 dBf. (75 Ω)
Frequency response	:30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Alternate channel selectivity	:75 dB
Stereo separation	:35 dB (1 kHz)
Image rejection ratio	:55 dB
IF rejection ratio	:100 dB
Signal/noise ratio	:62 dB
AM Radio
Frequency range	:530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable sensitivity	:28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Above specifications comply with EIA standards.

Power Output:

18 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N

Signal to Noise Ratio:

First Time Power On

1 Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.

ACC

ON

2 Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).

The 12-hour system is used for the clock.		Clock Display at Power Off
1 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
		Press [DISP] to change the display.
	(clock display)

Cleaning the Unit

Fuse

Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exteri- or cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.

If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Warning

¡Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

CD-RW)	If you use commercial CDs, they must have
	either of these labels shown at right.
	Some copy-protected music CDs are not	TEXT
	playable.
CD-R,	How to hold the disc	Printed side
	¡ Do not touch the underside of the disc.
(CD-ROM,	¡ Do not scratch on the disc.
	¡ Do not bend the disc.
	¡ When not in use, keep the disc in a case.
	Do not leave discs in the following places:
	¡ In direct sunlight
Media
	¡ Near car heaters
	¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas	Labels created by a printer,	Irregularly shaped discs
	¡ On seats and dashboards	Protective films or sheets
CD/CD
	Disc cleaning
	Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.

Note: MP3 encoding and writing software is not supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3 files

¡High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom- mended for high quality sounds.

¡Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing time is not displayed properly and sound may be skipped.

¡The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of your own encoding software and writing soft- ware.

¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and “fixed”.

Caution

Folder selection order/file playback order

Maximum number of files/folders

¡ Maximum number of files: 999

¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255

¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8

Wave length	:790 nm
Frequency response	:20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal to noise ratio	:96 dB
Total harmonic distortion	:0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter	:Below measurable limits
Channel separation	:75 dB

85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)

Notes:

¡Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.

¡Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product.

Display off

2 Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 seconds.

Hour blinks.

3 Adjust the hour.

Anti-Theft System

Clock display

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

on
Notes	<Correct>	<Wrong>	Disc with adhered	Discs with cracks,
	Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint
			stickers or tape	scratches or parts missing
	pen or other hard-point pens.

Never assign the “.mp3”, file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only produce noise from the speaker dam- age, but also damage your hearing.

¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is includ-

ed.)

Notes:

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the

presence or absence of an MP3 file.

Accessories

Instruction kit	Installation kit (ZZBISC1101U-J)	Mounting Collar
Operating Instructions	Lock Cancel Plate	(FX0214C384ZB)
(English: YFM284C606CA)		Q'ty: 1
	(FX0214C385ZA)
(Français: YFM284C607CA)		Trim Plate
	Q'ty: 2
(Español: YFM284C608CA)		(YFC054C081ZA)
	Mounting Bolt
Q'ty: 1 set		Q'ty: 1
	(YEJV014C002N)
Installation Instructions		Power Connector
	Q'ty: 1
(YFM294C071CA)		(YGAJ021012)
	Rubber Bushing
Q'ty: 1
		Q'ty: 1
	(YFS014C095ZA)
Owners Information
	Q'ty: 1
Card
Q'ty: 1
Notes:	Request for use of the Removable Face Plate Case

¡The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part

name is the part number for maintenance and service.	¡ To avoid trouble and ensure
¡ Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modifica-	safety, use the optional
tion without prior notice due to improvements.	Removable Face Plate Case
¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit	(YFC054C061ZB)
at shipment.
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Panasonic Consumer	Panasonic Sales Company,	Panasonic Canada Inc.
Electronics Company,	Division of Panasonic Puerto	5770 Ambler Drive,
Division of Panasonic	Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)	Mississauga, Ontario
Corporation of North America	Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5	L4W 2T3
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,	San Gabriel Industrial Park,	http://www.panasonic.ca
New Jersey 07094	Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
http://www.panasonic.com	http://www.panasonic.com
	YFM284C606CA PTW1206-1106		Printed in China

Clock Setting

Hour entered.

[[]: sets the hour ahead.

[]]: sets the hour back.

4 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

Minute blinks. 5 Adjust the minute.

Minute entered.

[[]: sets the minute ahead.

[]]: sets the minute back.

6 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

Completed

Notes:

¡“ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.

¡Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

(Anti-Theft System)

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 high.

Removing

1 Turn off the power.

2 Press [ ]. The face plate will open. 3 Pull it out toward you.

[ ]

¡Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.

¡If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.

Mounting

1 Slide the left side of the face plate in place.

2 Press the right end of face plate until a “click” is heard.

		¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs	¡ The file extension “.mp3” should be assigned to each file
		recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due	depending on the file format.
		to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,	¡ This unit does not have the play list function.
		scratches, etc. on the disc surface.	¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of
		¡ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and	Disc-at-Once is recommended.
		high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them	Supported file systems
		inside a car for extended periods may damage them and
			ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
		make playback impossible.
			Romeo
		¡ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due
		to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder	Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, MIX mode CD, CD Extra is not
		(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.	supported.
		¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is	Compression formats
		not closed.
			(Recommendation: “Points to remember when making
	CD-Rs/RWs	¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain
Notes on			MP3 files” on the right.)
		other than CD-DA data or MP3.
		¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc
		for handling it.
		Recording MP3 files on a CD-media
		¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-	¡ MPEG 1 audio layer 3
			Bit rate: 32 k-320 kbps
		ing a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3 files.
			VBR: Yes
		¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or files, the
			Sampling frequency:
		songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs
		may not play at all.	32, 44.1, 48 kHz
		¡ Do not record files other than MP3 files and unnecessary	¡ MPEG 2 audio layer 3
		folder on a disc.	Bit rate: 8 k-160 kbps
		¡ The name of MP3 file should be added by rules as shown in	VBR: Yes
		the following descriptions and also comply with the rules of	Sampling frequency:
		each file system.	16, 22.05, 24 kHz

¡You may encounter trouble in playing MP3 files or display- ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain writ- ing software or CD recorders.

on MP3	Display Information
Notes
	Displayed items
	¡ CD-TEXT	¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)
	Disc title	Album name
	Track title	Title name/Artist name
	¡ MP3
	Folder name
	File name

Displayable characters

¡Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 32 characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by half in the number of displayable characters.)

¡Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft- ware for details.

¡ASCII character set and special characters in each lan- guage can be displayed.

Notes:

¡With some software in which MP3 format files have been encoded, the character information may not be displayed properly.

¡Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk ( ).

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the

nearest MP3 files in the order of playback will be played.

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3 players

even if the same disc is used.

¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.

Copyright

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself per- sonally.

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of September 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.