Introduction
Introduction B ef
or
e using the unit for the first time Before using the unit for the first time, carry
out the f
o
llowing steps. This will enable you
to use the unit safely and make full use of
the functions it provides:
Take the b
asic safety notes into account
››› page 4.
Familiarise yourself with the unit over-
view
››› page 6.
Use suitable data media for media mode
››› page 18. Safety notes
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with
the risk of
injury. Operating the radio system
could distract you from the traffic.
● Always stay alert and drive responsibly.
● Select volume settings that allow you to
eas
ily hear signals from outside the vehicle
at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
● Setting the volume too high may cause
damag
e to your hearing. This also applies if
the device is set to high volumes for a short
period. WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when
you sw it
ch audio source or connect a new au-
dio source.
● Reduce the base volume before switching
audio source or c
onnecting a new audio
source. WARNING
The connection, introduction or removal of
dat a medi
a whilst driving may distract you
from the traffic, causing an accident. WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may
ob s
truct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they
do not ob
struct the driver. WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the
vehic l
e or not properly secured could be flung
through the interior of the vehicle during a
sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or in
the event of an accident and cause damage or
injury.
● Never fit external units on the doors, wind-
scr
een, on or near the area marked with the
word “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the
dash panel, seat backrests or between these
areas and the vehicle occupants. In the case
of an accident, external units can cause seri- ous injury, particularly when the airbags in-
flat
e. WARNING
Opening a CD player's housing may lead to
injurie s fr
om invisible laser radiation.
● Only have CD players repaired by a Special-
ised work
shop. CAUTION
● When in sertin
g and removing the CD, al-
ways hold it at right angles to the front of the
unit without scratching or tilting it.
● Inserting a second CD while a CD is already
insert
ed or being ejected may damage the CD
player. Always wait until the data medium
has been fully ejected! CAUTION
Any foreign objects attached to a data medi-
um and non-rou nd d
ata media can damage
the CD player.
● Only use standard 12 cm CDs!
– Do not stic
k stickers or other items to the
data medium. Stickers may peel off and
damage the drive.
– Do not use printable data media. Covers
and stickers may peel off and damage the
drive.
– Do not insert 8 cm "single" CDs or non-
round CDs or DVDs (shaped CDs). 4
Audio mode
Media mode Intr oduction “Media sources” are audio sources contain-
in g audio fi
les on various different data me-
dia (e.g. CD, external MP3 player). These au-
dio files can be played by the respective data
media or by the radio input sockets.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes ›››
page 4
● Unit overview ›››
page 6
● Basic information on use ›››
page 8
Requirements for media sources and
audio file
sFactory-fitted CD players conform to safety
c
l
a
ss 1 according to DIN IEC 76 (CO)
6/ VDE 0837.
The unit only accepts 12-cm standard CDs.
Media sourceRequirements for playing in
the unit
Audio CDs (up to
80 min).– CD Digital Audio specification.
Media sourceRequirements for playing in
the unit
CD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW up to max.
700 MB (megabyte)
according to ISO
9660 or on the Joliet
data system.MP3 files (.mp3) with bitrates of
between 48 and 320 kbit/s or
with variable bitrates
– Playlists in formats PLS and
M3U
– Playlists no larger than 20 KB
and containing no more than
250 links.
– Max. 32 playlists on a data
medium.
– File names no longer than 64
characters.
– Folder structures with a maxi-
mum of ten levels.
– Max.120 folders and max. 500
files on a data medium.
AUX : External audio
source.– A 3.5 mm jack plug can be
used for audio output
››› page 23. Restrictions and notes
C
ont
amin
ation, exposure to high tempera-
tures and mechanical damage may render a
data medium unusable. Observe the manu-
facturer's instructions on the data medium.
Variations in the quality of data media pro-
duced by different manufacturers may lead to
problems during playback.
Please observe copyright laws. CDs recorded in UDF or Direct CD format can-
not be pl
ayed. Under Windows Vista ®
ensure
that the correct format is selected.
The unit may be unable to read individual
tracks or the entire data medium due to the
data medium configuration or the devices
and programs used for recording. Compatibil-
ity with all encoding/recording software, re-
cording devices and recording media cannot
be guaranteed. Information can be found on
the internet regarding the best ways to create
audio files and data media (compression
rate, ID3 tag etc.).
Due to the larger quantity of data, the unit
takes longer to read a data medium contain-
ing compressed audio files (MP3) than a
“normal” audio CD. Complex folder struc-
tures can also slow down the reading of a da-
ta medium.
Playlists only determine a certain playing or-
der. There are no files stored in a playlist. The
unit will not play a playlist if the files are not
stored on the data medium at the locations
referred to by the playlist (relative file paths).
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