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Limited Warranty

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Customers Record Model No. Serial No. Dealers No. Code No. Dealers Address Date of Purchase
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Categories Parts Labor One (1) Year Two (2) Years Not Applicable
Audio Components (except items listed One (1) Year below) MXE Series Audio Components (except Two (2) Years items listed below) One (1) Year Speakers Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty must be exchanged at the place of purchase. Contact your Dealer for details. Accessories (in exchange for defective items)

Features

Please refer to the separate System Upgrade Guidebook for how to operate this unit when optional devices are connected. No device is connected to this unit. a Basic operations are covered only by this book. Optional devices are connected to this unit. a Refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook in addition. Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners. We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.
Simultaneous Multi-Device Connection
(with Expansion Module (hub unit))
You can connect the optional Expansion Module (hub unit) (CY-EM100U). Connection of the Expansion Module allows you to simultaneously connect optional devices mentioned before as well as other AV devices. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the Expansion Module. Connectable devices CD/DVD changer (max. 1) iPod (max. 2) iPod with Video (max. 1) XM Satellite Radio (max. 1) Sirius Satellite Radio (max. 1) Hands-Free Phone System (max. 1) TV tuner (max. 1) Note: Market conditions regarding optional devices vary with countries and regions. For further information, consult your dealer. If a non-Panasonic product is connected to this unit, we do not guarantee the operations of the product. If iPod with Video is connected, no more iPod can be connected.
CS Auto (Circle Surround Automotive)
CS Auto allows your car interior to change to a splendid audio room in a moment. Every speaker can be fine-tuned. (a page 35) is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
CS Auto technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Note: If you enable CS Auto, the following functions are automatically disabled: GRAPHIC-EQ , CROSS OVER , DOWN MIX , MULTI-CH (a page 34-39)

Touch Panel Operation

Simply touch the screen lightly to operate virtually all functions. Easy-to-use menus and icons let you touch and choose what you want, so you can start using your system from the very first day. That also means that while you drive, you can concentrate on the road.

DVD-R, DVD-RW Playback

(a page 18, 48 for details)
Integration of the monitor, FM/AM radio,
DVD Video/Video CD player and CD/MP3/WMA player Built-in AV Input/Output Terminals

i [}] [{] (DISC) []] [[] (TUNE/TRACK)
Selects a folder or a disc. Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation or item. Selects or searches for a track, file, station. Selects or searches for a channel. Selects (horizontally) or adjusts an operation or item. Selects a band. Shows OSD. Searches for broadcast stations and memorizes them automatically. Determines an operation or item. Opens/closes the monitor. Adjusts the monitor position. Tilts the monitor forward temporarily.

[ENTER]

o [OPEN] (CLOSE) !0 [TILT]

Remote Control

Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor of the main unit and operate it.
q [SRC] (PWR) (SOURCE/POWER)

r [MUTE]

t [+] [] (VOL)

w [] [] [B]

[s] [d]

y [}] [{]

e [RET] (RETURN)
[] ] [[ ] [ENT] (ENTER/BAND)

(TOP MENU/DVD MENU)

Note: [ENT], [RET], [], [], [B], [
] are available only on the remote control unit.

t [+] [] (VOL) y []] [[]

Adjusts the sound volume. Selects or searches for a track, file, station. Selects (horizontally) or adjusts an operation or item. Selects (vertically) or adjusts an operation or item. Selects a band. Shows OSD. Searches for broadcast stations and memorizes them automatically. Determines an operation or item. Displays the DVD/title menu. (Operations vary according to the media.)

q [SRC] (PWR) w []

[] [B] [s] [d]
Switches the power on/off. Changes the modes such as sound and picture. Stops playback. Pause Playback Goes to beginning. Fast forward/fast reverse. Slow playback ([d]). Returns to the previous display. Inputs the number again. Displays the VCDs menu. Mutes the sound temporarily.
[}] [{] [ENT] (ENTER/ BAND) ] u[ (TOP MENU/ DVD MENU)
e [RET] (RETURN) r [MUTE]
Touch Panel Operation Overview

Notes on the Touch Panel

Before operation Clean the surface of the touch panel. (a page 47) Operation Use only your fingers to operate the touch panel. Do not press the panel forcefully. Do not scratch the panel with fingernails or any hard objects. Do not use a pen or other sharp implements to operate the touch panel. Do not bump the front panel. a Failure to observe the above may damage or break the glass on the surface of the touch panel.
The State of Operation Screen
Example: DVD mode Note: The following picture is partly darkened for explanation. Displaying contents and their positions partly vary with each mode. Refer to the description of each mode for details. Volume indicator Current Disc indicator (a page 19) mode (Lights when a disc is loaded)

Display Button

(a next page) Clock time (a page 32)

Prohibition

Input is not possible because the user has attempted to perform an operation which is not supported by the disc contents.

Source Button

(Content varies with each source) Displays the Source Selection Screen.

Menu Button

Displays the Menu Screen.

Source Selection Screen

Menu Screen
Source Selection Screen appears. Touch desired source button. Touch to quit. Press [SRC] to change to desired mode.
Menu Screen appears. Select desired setting.
Menu Setting, (a page 30)
Press [MENU] to let Menu Screen appear.
Note: The screen above appears when no external device is connected to AV1, AV2, and the Expansion Module (CY-EM100U, option).

Switching the Display

Touching allows users to switch between screens as follows.
How to Call up Operation Screen

Source

Radio (a page 26)

Standard Screen

Operation Screen
Disc Player (DVD/VCD (*1)/ CD/MP3/WMA) (a page 20)
How to Cancel OSD (On Screen Display)

AV1/AV2 (*1) (a page 28)

OSD OFF *2
*1 To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel or press [ENTER]. *2 The operation screen is not available in the video mode. Note: Refer to the description of each mode for how to operate the operation screen.
Showing the hidden part of the screen.
Some items have continued parts. You can see the continued parts by pressing DVD mode or.

General

ASPECT ASP

[TILT]

[OPEN]

TILT TILT CQ-VD7005U

OPEN OPEN

MUTE MUTE

[MUTE]

[SRC] (PWR: power)

[] ] [[ ]

Remote Control Sensor

Preparation: Turn your cars ignition key to the ACC or ON position.

General Operations

Operations

Power Power

ON : OFF :

VTR CH-C

Note: You cannot turn on the power via the remote control when ACC SELECT is set to OFF. (a ACC SELECT , page 33)

Display Open/Close

Press once to open. Press again to close.
Note: When the display is opened or closed, a loud beep sounds three times. If the unit stops halfway, press [OPEN] again to draw it all the way out. Opening/closing the display can be done when the power is off.

Touch desired folder

Fast Forward/ Fast Reverse
DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA DVD VCD

Folder Selection

MP3 WMA

[}] [{]

Next folder Previous folder Scrolls the title once To resume playback, touch/press / [5]. To resume playback, touch/press again or touch/press / [5].

Title Scroll Stop

CD MP3 WMA DVD VCD CD MP3 WMA

Slow Playback

DVD VCD
Touch/press and hold in the pause mode. Playback is at about 1/3 normal speed. To resume normal playback, touch/press / [5]. Note: Reverse slow playback is not possible.

Repeat Play

To cancel, touch again.
Repeat Play within the Current Folder Scan Play
To cancel, touch and hold for more than 2 seconds again. To cancel, touch again.
Random Play Random Play within the Current Folder

CD MP3 WMA

To cancel, touch and hold again.
Touch/Press and hold * Touch panel symbols will change to indicate these current mode.

{F= FOLDER (folder)}

Disc Player (continued)
To switch Operation Screen ON, touch the center of touch panel or press [ENTER].

Chapter/title Selection

Showing menu and selecting an item
*1 Note on VCD: For VCD, touch/press / [RETURN] instead of / [DVD MENU].

or *1 d

[DVD MENU] or [RETURN]*1
q Menu appears. d w Select the desired item. d e Determine the setting. Returns to the previous display.

*2 d *2

d [] ] [[ ] [] ] [[ ] [}] [{] [}] [{] d d [ENTER] [ENTER] [RETURN]
Note: When the top menu does not appear even by pressing [DVD MENU], press and hold the same button for more than 2 seconds.
Starting Playback from a specific chapter/title
Touch the numerical key to enter a number directly

d to d

q Toggles Chapter number input mode, Title number input mode and Number input mode. d w Input desired number. d e Playback starts. /[RETURN].

[ENTER] [ENTER]

Note: For retrying selection during number entry, touch/press
Note: , the operation buttons disappear. If no operation is performed for 8 seconds after you have touched If the title/chapter number is inputted and no operation is performed for 2 seconds, playback will start from the number of the title/chapter entered. *2 On-Screen Direct Operation (Only for DVD) Some DVDs allow you to operate the DVD menu by touching the screen. In such a case, if your targeted button is located too close to other buttons, a part of the screen may be enlarged in order that you can press the button for sure. Showing Source button and Menu button Press. The Source button and Menu button appear.
Source Button (a page 14) Menu Button (a page 14)
When the current disc is not ready for the on-screen direct operation, perform operations with the buttons on the remote control or the unit. The on-screen direct operation of the DVD menu is not available in the DVD changer mode.

Supported file systems

ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet, Romeo Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not supported.
Compression formats (Recommendation: Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files on the previous page)
Compression method MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3) MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3) Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 8, 9* Bit rate 32 k 320 kbps 8 k 160 kbps 32 k 192 kbps VBR Yes Yes Yes Sampling frequency 32, 44.1, 48 kHz 16, 22.05, 24 kHz 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.
Folder selection order/file playback order
Maximum number of files/folders
Maximum number of files: 511 (file and folders) Maximum number of files in one folder: 255 Maximum depth of trees: 8 Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.) Note: You can shorten the duration between data read and playback by decreasing the quantity of files or folders, or the depth of the hierarchy. This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the presence or absence of an MP3/WMA file. If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA files, the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of playback will be played. Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA players even if the same disc is used. ROOT appears when displaying the root folder name.
Root Folder (Root Directory) q
Folder Selection w e In the order
File Selection In the order y q r

t y Tree 4 Tree 8 (Max.)

Tree 1

Tree 2

Tree 3

Copyright

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the approval of copyright holder except for personal use.

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of December 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA.

Radio Mode Selection

q Touch Source Button. d w Touch (RADIO) on the Source Selection Screen. Source Button
Frequency Auto presetting Preset stations

Band selection

Press [SRC] to change to the desired mode. To switch Operation Screen ON, touch.

*1 List selection

Tuning
* Appears when ALL is selected. (a page 40) MENU e RADIO e FM SETUP e AUTO PRESET e

Stereo indicator

Band Selection

[BAND]

*2 The displayed contents on the touch panel vary with circumstances.

List Selection

Refer to the next page.
Preparation: Select ALL. (a page 40) MENU e RADIO e FM SETUP e AUTO PRESET e

*2 [BAND] [ENTER]

LIST 1

LIST 2

LIST 3
There are 6 stations in each list. You can call up next 6 stations by switching from one list to another. *3 From the touch panel, you can toggle only Lists 1-3, but not AM. To change to AM , touch.
Station Selection Seek Tuning

[[] []] [[] []]

Up Down Up Down
Touch/press and hold for more than 0.5 second then release. Seeking starts. Touch/Press and hold

Preset Memory

Manual Preset Memory
Up to 6 stations can be preset in each band. Select a band and frequency.

blinks once

Touch and hold for more than 2 seconds. The frequency blinks once, and a receiving station is saved in the memory. New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Auto Preset Memory

Preparation: Select EACH. (a page 40) MENU e RADIO e FM SETUP e AUTO PRESET e Select a band.

[BAND] [ENTER]

Six stations are automatically preset in each band.
6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal strength of each band will be preset.
Touch/press and hold for more than 2 seconds. Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each. (scanning) New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
In total 18 FM stations are automatically preset.
18 stations with first to 18th highest in signal strength of all FMs will be preset at once.

Preset Station Calling

SOUND SETUP

Sound Set Up

: automatically adjusted according to ambient light intensity.

Darker

SOUND EFFECT

(Sound effect setting)

Brighter
THROUGH : no GEQ or CS Auto setting GEQ

default:

: goes to GEQ setting : goes to CS Auto setting default:

THROUGH

CS Auto

PICTURE

Display appearance
GRAPHIC-EQ (Graphic-equalizer)
Graphic-equalizer (Adjust the image contrast)

CONTRAST

] : decreases the contrast between black and white.
Six EQ presets are already provided at shipment in this unit. To recall a preset memory, select the corresponding preset buttons [1] to [6].
1 : (Flat) flat frequency response 2 : (Rock) speedy and heavy sound 3 : (Pop) wide-ranged and deep sound
[ : increases the contrast between black and white.

BRIGHT

] : darkens.
(Adjust the image brightness)
4 : (Vocal) clear sound 5 : (Jazz) jazz-specific deep sound 6 : (Club) club and disco-specific sound

[ : lightens.

(Adjust the image color depth)
You may set your own EQ or modify factory presettings in each memory button by following the instructions below: Adjusting level of each preset The level of each of the 7 frequency bands can be adjusted. q Select the preset number that you prefer to adjust. /[{][}] to adjust each frew Touch/press quency. e Touch/press the same preset number for more than 2 seconds. Frequency band
] : lightens the depth of color on the display.
[ : deepens the depth of color on the display.
(Adjust the image tone or tint)
] : emphasizes red in the color image.
[ : emphasizes green in the color image.

16 k (Hz)

Adjustment range: 12 dB to +12 dB (in 2 dB steps) default: 0 dB for each band Note: The new level adjustment will overwrite the previous level adjustment. For resuming the factory settings, touch and hold (INIT (initialize)) for more than 2 seconds.
(flat) To set the level to flat, touch and hold for more than 2 seconds. Expectable effects vary with the audio format to be used, settings in the menu, and other factors.

TruBass

(TruBass Setting)
FRONT TruBass (Applies to the front speakers)

[ : more

] : less
REAR TruBass (Applies to the rear speakers)

CS Auto Setting

SUB-W TruBass (Applies to the Sub-woofer)
(Customizing the setting)

(Raises the sound image)

SELECT
FRONT FOCUS (Raises the front sound image)

Setting range: off, +1 to +10 default: off
Note: TruBass TruBass is an audio technology to which the technique of bass sound reproduction used in pipe organs is electrically applied, and in which an equalizer is not used at all and bass sound from the speakers to be used is richly reproduced.
REAR FOCUS (Raises the rear sound image)

Mixing

(Adjusts the SRS effect)
CENTER FOCUS (Raises the central sound image)
FRONT TO REAR Mixing (Adjusts the SRS effect (front)

on rear speakers)

[ : more Setting range: off, +1 to +10 default: off
Note: FOCUS Focus is an audio technology that moves the sound image of playing sound vertically to reproduce the sounds of instruments and voices clearly.
CENTER TO REAR Mixing (Adjusts the SRS effect (center)
Setting range: off, +1 to +10 default: +5

(AUDIO continued)

SP SETUP (Speaker set up)
Setting the absence/presence and size of each speaker

(Phase setting)

: subwoofer phase 0 degree : subwoofer phase 180-degree inverted

(Front speaker setting)

SMALL : for small speakers, or when bass playback

is not possible

Note: This setting is feasible only when YES.

is set to

LARGE : for large speakers, when bass playback is
possible (at least 100 Hz or lower)

CENTER

(Center speaker setting)

SP LEVEL (Speaker level)

Adjusting the output balance of each speaker (Left front speaker output balFRONT L ance)

] : down,

: when not using a center speaker is not possible : for large speakers, when bass playback is possible (at least 100 Hz or lower)
SMALL : for small speakers, or when bass playback LARGE
[ : up (Center speaker output balance)
default: NONE * A center speaker (option, EAB-CF2 recommended) is required.
[ : up (Right front speaker output balance)

FRONT R

(Surround speaker setting)
[ : up (Right surround speaker output balance)
: when not using a surround speaker is not possible : for large speakers, when bass playback is possible (at least 100 Hz or lower)

[ : up (Left surround speaker output balance)
[ : up (Subwoofer speaker output balance)

SUB - W

(Subwoofer speaker setting)
: when using a subwoofer : when not using a subwoofer

[ : up

Setting range: 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) default: 0 dB for all speakers
default: NO * A subwoofer (option, CJ-SW3003 recommended) is required. A power amplifier (option) is also required for connecting a subwoofer.
Note: While the private mode is active, only adjusted.
If the speaker setting is NONE or NO for a speaker, the test signal is not output and that speaker cannot be selected. Turn rotary volume controller or press [+] or [] (VOL) to adjust the volume of the test signal.

can be

Note: While the private mode is active, only FRONT L and FRONT R can be adjusted.
Setting the AV1/AV2 input level Make this setting if it is not possible to adjust the volume through the connected device (on the output side).

AV1 LEVEL TEST TONE

(Test tone output)

(Setting for AV1)

LOW HIGH
: sets the level low/sound volume increases. : sets the level high/sound volume decreases.
: enables the test tone. : disables the test tone.

AV2 LEVEL

(Setting for AV2)
When the test tone is set to on, test signal (a continuous tone) is output from each speaker for approximately 2 seconds. Adjust the output balance so that the tone appears to have the same volume from each speaker.
Adjusting the output balance: Adjust the volume of all of the other speakers to the volume level of the speaker from which the test signal appears to be the quietest.

TIME ALIGNMENT

Adjusting the timing with which the audio from each speaker reaches the listeners position (Center speaker delay time setCENTER ting)
Note: If the input level from AV1/AV2 is too high, the audio will not be output normally. After setting the input level The volume can be adjusted by pressing [+] or [] (VOL) on the remote control or turning rotary volume controller on the unit. default: HIGH

CROSS OVER

Cut off frequency
Setting range: 0 ms to 5 ms (1 ms steps) 1 ms = 0.001 seconds default: 0 ms

LPF CUT OFF

(Sub-woofer Low Pass Filter)
[ : up Setting range: 63 Hz to 200 Hz default: 125 Hz
(Surround speaker delay time setting) [ : up

HPF CUT OFF

(High Pass Filter)
Setting range: 0 ms to 15 ms (1 ms steps) 1 ms = 0.001 seconds default: 0 ms Make this adjustment while listening to sound. If the speaker setting is NONE for a speaker, that speaker cannot be selected. When PRO LOGIC is displayed, 15 ms are automatically added to the delay time setting for the surround speakers.

Troubleshooting

If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking. Never take measures especially those other than indicated by italic letters in Possible Solution described below because those are too dangerous for users to handle themselves.
Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, without sound, or with smoke or a foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop using the unit and consult your dealer. Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

Common

Problem
Possible cause a Possible solution The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way. aCheck the wiring.

No power to the unit

Fuse blows out. aEliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one. Consult your dealer. MUTE is set to ON. aSet MUTE to OFF. The wiring of speaker lines is not correct, or a break or poor contact arises. aCheck the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (Installation Instructions) There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the unit or its electrical lines. aKeep the electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone away from the unit and the wiring of the unit. In case noise cannot be eliminated due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer. The contact of the ground lead is poor. aMake sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the chassis securely.

Sound is not generated.

Noise is made in step with engine revolutions. Some operations are not executable. No sound from speaker(s)
Alternator noise comes from the car. aChange the wiring position of the ground lead. aMount a noise filter. Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode aRead the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the unit is still out of order, consult your dealer. There is a break, a short circuit, poor contact or wrong wiring regarding the speaker wiring. aCheck the speaker wiring.

Common (continued)

The speaker channels are reversed between right and left. The power of the unit fails unintentionally.
The speaker wiring is reversed between right and left. aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.
The safety device works. aConsult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

Radio

Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty. aCheck whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct. In addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to the chassis. No power is supplied to the antenna amplifier (when using a film antenna, etc.). aCheck the wiring of the antenna power lead.

Poor reception or noise

The number of auto preset stations is less than 6. Preset stations cannot be stored.
The number of receivable stations is less than 6. aMove to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try presetting. The contact of the battery lead is poor, or the battery lead is not always powered. aMake sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset stations again.
No playback or disc ejected
The disc is inserted upside down. aInsert a disc correctly. There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc. aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc. There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc. aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc. The unit is not sufficiently secured. aSecure the unit to the console box. The unit is tilted at over 30 in the front-to-end direction. aMake the angle 30 or less. Something such as a peeled label obstructs the disc coming out. aPress and hold the [u] for more than 10 seconds (disc forced ejection). In case that the disc forced ejection does not work, consult your dealer. The microcontroller in the unit operates abnormally due to noise or other factors. aUnplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of order, consult your dealer.

Sound skipping or noise

Sound skipping due to vibration

Disc unejectable

Troubleshooting (continued)

MP3/WMA

No playback or disc ejected The CD-R/RWs that are playable on other devices are not playable on this unit.
The disc has unplayable formatted data. aRefer to the description about MP3/WMA for playable sound data except CDDA (i.e. music CD). The playability of some CD-R/RWs may depend on the combination of media, recording software and recorder to be used even if these CD-R/RWs are playable on other devices such as a PC. aMake CD-R/RWs in a different combination of media, recording software and recorder after referring to the description about MP3/WMA. There is a flaw or foreign objects on the disc. aRemove the foreign objects, or use a flawless disc. For MP3/WMA, refer to the description about MP3/WMA. Playing VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files may cause sound skipping. aPlay Non-VBR files. Note: Refer to Notes on MP3/WMA (a page 24)