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(h) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the
player malfunction, your audio system will
display following messages.
If “DISC CHECK” appears on the display:
It indicates that the disc dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted upside down. Clean the disc or
insert it correctly. If a disc which is not play-
able is inserted, “DISC CHECK” will also ap-
pear on
the screen. For appropriate discs for
this player, see “Audio/video system operat-
ing hints” on page 189.
If “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on
the display: It indicates that the DVD region
code is not set properly.
If “DVD ERROR” appears on the display:
It indicates that the inside of the player unit
may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the disc from the play-
er and allow the player to cool down.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take
your vehicle to your dealer.
If an MP3 disc contains CD −DA files, only
CD−DA files are played. If an MP3 disc con-
tains files other than CD −DA, only MP3 files
are played. (i) DVD player and DVD video disc infor-
mation
DVD VIDEO DISCS
This DVD player conforms to NTSC color
TV formats. The DVD video disc conform-
ing to another formats such as PAL or SE-
CAM cannot be used.
Region
codes: Some DVD video discs have
a region code indicating a country where you
can use the DVD video disc on this DVD
player. If the DVD video disc is not labeled as
“ALL” or “1”, you cannot use it on this DVD
player. If you attempt to play an inappropriate
DVD video disc on this player, “REGION
CODE ERROR” appears on the screen.
Even if the DVD video disc does not have a
region code, there is a case that you cannot
use it. Marks shown on DVD video discs:
Indicates NTSC
format of color TV.
Indicates the number
of audio tracks.
Indicates the number
of language subtitles.
Indicates the number
of angles.
Indicates the screen to
be selected.
Wide screen: 16:9
Standard: 4:3
Indicates a region code by
which this video disc can be
played.
ALL: in all countries
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DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY
DVD video discs: Digital versatile Disc that
holds video. DVD video discs have adopted
“MPEG2”, one
of the world standards of digi-
tal compression technologies. The picture
data is compressed by 1/40 on average and
stored. Variable rate encoded technology in
which the volume of data assigned to the pic-
ture is changed depending on the picture for-
mat has also been adopted. Audio data is
stored using PCM and Dolby digital, which
enables higher quality of sound. Further-
more, multi−angle and multi −language fea-
tures will also help you enjoy the more ad-
vanced technology of DVD video.
Viewer restrictions: This feature limits what
can be viewed in conformity with a level of re-
strictions of the country. The level of restric-
tions varies depending on the DVD video
disc. Some DVD video discs cannot be
played at all, or violent scenes are skipped or
replaced with other scenes.
Level 1: DVD video discs for children can be
played.
Level 2 − 7: DVD video discs for children and
G−rated movie can be played.
Level 8: All types of the DVD video discs can
be played.
Multiangle feature: You can enjoy the
same scene at different angles. Multilanguage feature: You can select a
language of the subtitle and audio.
Region codes:
The region codes are pro-
vided on DVD players and DVD discs. If the
DVD video disc does not have the same re-
gion code as the DVD player, you cannot play
the disc on the DVD player. For region codes,
see page 187.
Audio: This DVD player can play liner PCM,
Dolby digital and MPEG audio format DVD.
Other decoded type cannot be played.
Title and chapter: Video and audio pro-
grams stored in DVD video disc are divided in
parts by title and chapter.
Title: The largest unit of the video and audio
programs stored on DVD video discs. Usual-
ly, one piece of movie, one album, or one au-
dio program is assigned as a title.
Chapter: The unit smaller than that of title. A
title comprises plural chapters.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and
the doubleD symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpub-
lished works.

19921997 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved. This product incorporates copyright
protection
technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision Corporation, and is in-
tended for home and other li mited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi-
neering or disassembly is prohibited.
“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.

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Audio/video system operating
hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio/video system
operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over
the audio system.
 Do not put anything other than a disc
into the slot.
 Do not put anything other than an ap-
propriate disc into the DVD player.
 The use of a cellular phone inside or
near the vehicle may cause a noise
from the speakers of the audio sys-
tem which you are listening to. How-
ever, this does not indicate a mal-
function.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio reception does
not mean there is a problem with your radio —
it is just the normal result of conditions outside
the vehicle. For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power lines
or telephone wires can interfere with AM sig-
nals. And of course, radio signals have a lim-
ited
range. The farther you are from a station,
the weaker its signal will be. In addition, re-
ception conditions change constantly as your
vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception problems
that probably do not indicate a problem with
your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations — Generally, the
effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may no-
tice fading and drifting, which increase with
the distance from the radio transmitter. They
are often accompanied by distortion.
Multi−path — FM signals are reflective, mak-
ing it possible for two signals to reach your an-
tenna at the same time. If this happens, the
signals will cancel each other out, causing a
momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Static and fluttering — These occur when sig-
nals are blocked by buildings, trees, or other
large objects. Increasing the bass level may
reduce static and fluttering. Station swapping — If the FM signal you are
listening to is interrupted or weakened, and
there is another strong station nearby on the
FM band, your radio may tune in the second
station until the original signal can be picked
up again.
AM
Fading — AM broadcasts are reflected by the
upper atmosphere — especially at night.
These reflected signals can interfere with
those received directly from the radio station,
causing
the radio station to sound alternately
strong and weak.
Station interference — When a reflected sig-
nal and a signal received directly from a radio
station are very nearly the same frequency,
they can interfere with each other, making it
difficult to hear the broadcast.
Static — AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high ten-
sion power lines, lightening, or electrical mo-
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CARING FOR YOUR CD CHANGER, DVD
PLAYER AND DISCS
Your CD changer is intended for use with
12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
Extremely high temperatures can keep
your CD changer and DVD player from
working. On hot days, use the air condi-
tioning to cool the vehicle interior before
you use the changer and player.
Bumpy roads or other vibrations may
make your CD changer and DVD player
skip.
If moisture gets into your CD changer and
DVD player, you may not play even
though they appear to be working. Re-
move
the disc from the changer and play-
er and wait until it dries.
CAUTION
CD changers and DVD players use an in-
visible laser beam which could cause
hazardous radiation exposure if di-
rected outside the unit. Be sure to oper-
ate the changers and players correctly.
CD changer
Use only discs marked as shown above.
The following products may not be play-
able on your changer.
Copy− protected CD
CD− R (CD− Recordable)
CD−RW (CD− Re−writable)
CD−ROM
Audio CDs
DVD video
discs
Video CDs
DVD player
Use only discs marked as shown above.
The following products may not be play-
able on your player.
SACD
Copy− protected CD
CD−ROM
DVD−R
DVD+R
DVD−RW
DVD+RW
DVD−ROM
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Correct Wrong
Handle discs carefully, especially when
you are inserting them. Hold them on the
edge and do not bend them. A void getting
fingerprints on them, particularly on the
shiny side.
Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or oth-
er disc damage could cause the player to
skip or to repeat a section of a track. (To
see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the
light.)
Remove discs from the players when you
are not using them. Store them in their
plastic cases away from moisture, heat,
and direct sunlight.
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft,
lint−free cloth that has been dampened with
water. Wipe in a straight line from the center
to the edge of the disc (not in circles). Dry it
with another soft, lint −free cloth. Do not use
a conventional record cleaner or anti −static
device. MP3/WMA FILES
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA
(Windows Media Audio) are audio com-
pression standards.
The MP3/WMA player can play MP3 and
WMA files on CD
−ROM, CD− R and CD−
RW discs.
The unit can play disc recordings compat-
ible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2 and
with the Romeo and Joliet file system.
When naming an MP3 or WMA file, add
the appropriate file extension (.mp3 or
.wma).
The MP3/WMA player plays back files
with .mp3 or .wma file extensions as MP3
or WMA files. To prevent noise and play-
back errors, use the appropriate file ex-
tensions.
The player can play only the first session
using multi− session compatible CDs.
MP3 files are compatible with the ID3 Tag
Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, and Ver. 2.3 for-
mats. The unit cannot display disc title,
track title and artist name in other formats.
WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is
used in the same way as an ID3 tag. WMA
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The emphasis function is available only
when playing MP3/WMA files recorded at
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz. (The system can
play MP3 files with sampling frequencies
of 16, 22.05, and 24 kHz. However, the
emphasis function is not available for files
recorded at these frequencies.)
The sound quality of MP3/WMA files gen-
erally improves with higher bit rates. In or-
der to achieve a reasonable level of sound
quality, discs recorded with a bit rate of at
least 128 kbps are recommended.
Playable bit rates
MP3 files:
MPEG1 LAYER3—64 to 320 kbps
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3—64 to 160 kbps
WMA files:
Ver. 7, 8 CBR—48 to 192 kbps
Ver. 9 CBR—48 to 320 kbps
The MP3/WMA player does not play back
MP3/WMA files from discs recorder using
packet write data transfer (UDF format).
Discs should be recorded using “pre −
mastering” software rather than packet −
write software.
M3u playlists are not compatible with the
audio player.
MP3i (MP3 interactive) and MP3PRO for-
mats are not compatible with the audio
player.
The MP3 player is compatible with VBR
(Variable Bit Rate).
When playing back files recorded as VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) files, the play time will
not be correctly displayed if fast−forward
or reverse operations are used.
It is not possible to check folders that do
not include MP3/WMA files.
MP3/WMA files in folders up to 8 levels
deep can be played. However, the start of
playback may be delayed when using
discs containing numerous levels of fol-
ders. For this reason, we recommend
creating discs with no more than two lev-
els of folders.
It is possible to play up to 192 folders or
255 files on one disc.
001.mp3
002.wma
Folder 1
003.mp3
Folder 2
004.wma
005.mp3Folder 3
006.mp3
The play order of the compact disc with
the structure shown on the left is as fol-
lows:

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m3u—
Playlists created using “WINAMP” software
have a playlist file extension (.m3u).
MP3—
MP3 is an audio compression standard deter-
mined by a working group (MPEG) of the ISO
(International Standard Organization). MP3
compresses
audio data to about 1/10 the size
of that on conventional discs.
WMA—
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio
compression format developed by Microsoft.
It compresses files into a size smaller than
that of MP3 files. The decoding formats for
WMA files are Ver. 7, 8, and 9.