Using the Single CD PlayerInsert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on theCD will begin playing. A CD may be loaded with the radiooff but it will not start playing until the radio is on.If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer, it will stay in the player. When the ignitionor radio is turned on, the CD will start to play where itstopped, if it was the last selected audio source.When the CD is inserted, CD will appear on the display.As each new track starts to play, the track numberwill appear on the display.The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) singleCDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and thesmaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduceddue to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the qualityof the music that has been recorded, and the way theCD-R has been handled. There may be an increasein skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty inloading and ejecting. If these problems occur, checkthe bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD isdamaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, theCD will not play properly. If the surface of the CDis soiled, see “Care of Your CDs” later in this section.If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD.Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in theCD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computerand a description label is needed, try labeling the top ofthe recorded CD with a soft marker instead.Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert morethan one CD into the slot at a time, or attemptto play scratched or damaged CDs, you coulddamage the CD player. When using the CD player,use only CDs in good condition without anylabel, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD playerand the loading slot free of foreign materials,liquids, and debris.If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”later in this section.When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear onthe display above the firm keys, in place of the presetstations (if programmed).F1 PREV (Previous): Press this firm key to go to theprevious track. Press and hold this firm key to reversequickly within a track. Release the firm key to playthe passage. The elapsed time of the track will appearon the display.3-96
