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■CD compatibility
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
Only audio CDs with the marks shown to the
left can be used.
The following products may not be playable
on your CD player.
●SACDs
●dts-CDs
●Copy-protected CDs
Audio CDs

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NOTICE
■Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the
player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
●Do not apply oil to the player.
●Store discs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the player.
●Do not insert more than one disc at a time.

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Selecting and scanning files■ Selecting one file at a time
Turn the dial or press  or  on to select the desired file.
■ Selecting a desired file by cuein g the files in the folder
Press .
When the desired file is reached, press the switch once again.
File repeat
Press (RPT).
Folder repeatPress and hold (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Random play■ To play files from a particular folder in random order
Press (RAND).
■ To play all the files on a disc in random order
Press and hold (RAND) until you hear a beep.

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●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standardsWMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps)
*: Only compatible with 2-channel playback
●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be po ssible, depending on the status of the
CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be po ssible or the audio may jump if the disc
is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
●Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 level 1, level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)
MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may
not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be dis-
played correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.
●Multi-sessions
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs
that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.

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■CD-R and CD-RW discs
●CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not been subject to the “finalizing process” (a
process that allows discs to be played on a conventional CD player) cannot be
played.
●It may not be possible to play CD-R /CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD
recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or
dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensati on, etc. on the lens of the unit.
●It may not be possible to play discs recorded on a personal computer depend-
ing on the application settings and the environment. Record with the correct
format. (For details, contact the appropriate application manufacturers of the
applications.)
●CD-R/CD-RW discs may be damaged by direct exposure to sunlight, high
temperatures or other storage conditions . The unit may be unable to play dam-
aged discs.
●If you insert a CD-RW disc into the MP3/WMA player, playback will begin
more slowly than with a conventional CD or CD-R disc.
●Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played using the DDCD (Double
Density CD) system.
■Unsuitable discs, and player precautions
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■Adjusting sound quality
Turn the dial to the left or right.
*: Mark Levinson brand audio system only.
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volu me and tone quality according to
the noise level as you drive your vehicle.
Turn while the ASL mode is displayed to turn on or off the auto-
matic sound levelizer.
Sound qual-
ity modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BassBAS-5 to 5
LowHighMidrangeMID-5 to 5
Tr e b l eTRE-5 to 5
Forward-rear
balanceFA DF7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left-right balanceBALL7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
Surround*SUR-
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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
using the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
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Adjusting the volumePress “+” on to increase the volu me and “-” to decrease the volume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press or  on to select a radio station.
To seek for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you hear
a beep.
Selecting a track
Press to select the CD player.
Press  or  on to select the desired track.
Selecting a disc
Press to select the CD player.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
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