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The model CQ-DF203U does not support MP3/WMA playback.

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The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this

≥ Disc is dirty.

player.

➡Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,

≥ Disc has scratches.

Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).

➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media

No playback.

Sound skips, bad sound

(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)

The MP3 file is missing the “.mp3” file name extension.

quality. (e.g. caused by

➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in

➡Make sure to add the “.mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.

noise)

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

The WMA file is missing the “.wma” file name extension.

and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to

➡Make sure to add the “.wma” extension to each WMA file name.

instructions for the concerned devices for details.

The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much.

Mounting angle is over 30o.

It takes too long for

➡As checking of files takes longer in this case, do not record any

playback to start.

➡Adjust mounting angle to less than 30x.

unnecessary folders or files other than MP3/WMA on the disc.

Sound skips due to

Instable mounting.

➡The recording quality differs depending on the encoding software

vibration.

➡Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the

used, and on settings such as the bit rate. Set the bit rate within the

section on installation.

range specified in the specifications chart (page 57).

≥ Disc is defective.

Poor recording quality,

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

“Fixed”.

sound skipping.

≥ Mechanical trouble.

Disc is not ejected.

➡Press [OPEN] to open the panel and press [<] (eject). If normal

High-speed writing was executed when MP3/WMA data was recorded on

operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the

the disc.

unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.

➡Decrease writing speed as low as possible.

≥ Disc is dirty.

Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback order.

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≥ Disc has scratches.

Files are not played in

➡Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by

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CD text is not displayed

➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media

the desired order.

adding a prefix in the range of “01”j“99”, etc. to the file name.

normally.

(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)

For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.

The disc does not conform to the file systems supported by this player.

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An attempt has been made to play a mixed disc.

➡Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,

Time is counted but no

➡In the case of mixed discs, MP3 files may be played with their

Folder/file name is not

Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).

sound muted.

displayed correctly.

➡There may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder

sound comes out.

(CD-R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your

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An attempt has been made to play a regular CD-ROM disc.

writing software.

➡Insert a CD-DA disc.

You ran the file in fast forward or fast reverse during playback or turned

off the ignition switch of the car during playback.

File playing time is not

➡Playing another file will return the file playing time to normal.

displayed correctly.

You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file.

➡The file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file is

sometimes displayed incorrectly.

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