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Troubleshooting
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Disc is not ejected.
Trouble Cause/Step
CD text is not displayed
normally.
Time is counted but no
sound comes out.
The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much.
➡As checking of files takes longer in this case, do not record any
unnecessary folders or files other than MP3/WMA on the disc.
It takes too long for
playback to start.
Mounting angle is over 30o.
➡Adjust mounting angle to less than 30x.
Instable mounting.
➡Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the
section on installation.
Sound skips due to
vibration.
The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this
player.
➡Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).
The MP3 file is missing the “.mp3” file name extension.
➡Make sure to add the “.mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.
The WMA file is missing the “.wma” file name extension.
➡Make sure to add the “.wma” extension to each WMA file name.
No playback.
Trouble Cause/Step
Files are not played in
the desired order.
The disc does not conform to the file systems supported by this player.
➡Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).
➡There may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your
writing software.
Folder/file name is not
displayed correctly.
You ran the file in fast forward or fast reverse during playback or turned
off the ignition switch of the car during playback.
➡Playing another file will return the file playing time to normal.
You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file.
➡The file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file is
sometimes displayed incorrectly.
File playing time is not
displayed correctly.
➡The recording quality differs depending on the encoding software
used, and on settings such as the bit rate. Set the bit rate within the
range specified in the specifications chart (page 57).
It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and
“Fixed”.
High-speed writing was executed when MP3/WMA data was recorded on
the disc.
➡Decrease writing speed as low as possible.
Poor recording quality,
sound skipping.
➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in
combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to
instructions for the concerned devices for details.
≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.
➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)
Sound skips, bad sound
quality. (e.g. caused by
noise)
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CQ-DF583UCQ-DFX683U
≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.
➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)
≥ Disc is defective.
≥ Mechanical trouble.
➡Press [OPEN] to open the panel and press [<] (eject). If normal
operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the
unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
An attempt has been made to play a regular CD-ROM disc.
➡Insert a CD-DA disc.
An attempt has been made to play a mixed disc.
➡In the case of mixed discs, MP3 files may be played with their
sound muted.
Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback order.
➡Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by
adding a prefix in the range of “01”j“99”, etc. to the file name.
For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.
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CQ-DF203U
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The model CQ-DF203U does not support MP3/WMA playback.
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