Use compact discs bearing the symbol shownbelow. In addition to conventional 12 cm CDs,this system can be used to play 8 cm CDswithout an adapter.1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CD.2. Press the CD compartment lid (OPEN/CLOSE portion) to open it.3. Place the disc with the label facing up onthe turntable. (Place only one disc at a time.)4. Press the CD compartment lid (OPEN/CLOSE portion) to close it.The total number of tracks on the disc ap-pears on the display.4CD PLAY6. Press the n button to end disc play.When the last track has been played, theplayer stops automatically.7. To turn the CD player off, set the FUNCTIONswitch to TAPE/OFF.Note:Do not open the CD compartment during CDplay. Always press the n button and wait for thedisc to stop rotating before opening the CDcompartment.This unit can play back the CD-R/RW as well.However, some CD-R/RWs can not be playedback depending on the recording conditions.5. Press the i button.The current track number appears. Playstarts from the first track.• To start play from the desired track, se-lect the track by using the f or ebutton, then press the i button.Note:If no disc is loaded, “no” appears. If the discis loaded with the label facing down “Er”appears. If these occur, load the disc cor-rectly or replace the damaged disc.Label facing upNotes on handling compact discs• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight,high humidity or high temperatures for ex-tended periods of time.• Discs should be returned to their cases af-ter use.• Do not apply paper or write anything on thedisc surface.• Handle the disc by its edge. Do not touchthe playing surface (glossy side).• Fingerprints and dust should be carefullywiped off the playing surface of the disc witha soft cloth.Wipe in a straight motion from the center tothe outside of the disc.• Never use chemicals such as record clean-ing sprays, antistatic sprays or fluids, ben-zene or thinner to clean compact discs.Temporarily stopping playPress the i button, The current track numberblinks on the display. To resume play, press thebutton again.Skip playTo skip to track 6 while track 3 is playing, pressthe e button repeatedly until “06” appears onthe display. To skip back to track 3 while track 6is playing, press the f button repeatedly until“03” appears.Search (forward/reverse)If the e or f button is pressed during play,the player will search at high speed in the for-ward or reverse direction while the button isbeing pressed. When the button is released,normal play will continue.