Mazda CX-8 Quick Manual page 454

Interior Features
Appendix
▼ Operating Tips for DVD Player
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the DVD or
optical components (prism and lens) in the
DVD player may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the DVD will
eject immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded DVD can be corrected simply
by wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded
optical components will clear naturally in
about an hour. Wait for normal operation
to return before attempting to use the unit.
Handling the DVD player
The following precautions should be
observed.
Do not use deformed or cracked DVDs.
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The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.
Do not use non-conventional discs such
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as heart-shaped, etc. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
If the memory portion of the DVD is
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transparent or translucent, do not use the
disc.
A new DVD may have rough edges on
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its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc
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Transparent
with rough edges is used, proper setting
will not be possible and the DVD player
will not play the DVD. In addition, the
disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction. Remove the rough edges in
advance by using a ball-point pen or
pencil as shown below. To remove the
rough edges, rub the side of the pen or
pencil against the inner and outer
perimeter of the DVD.
When driving over uneven surfaces, the
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sound may jump.
DVDs bearing the logo shown in the
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illustration or DVD-R/DVD R/
DVD-RW/DVD RW written with
video data (DVD-Video/DVD-VR file)
can be played.
Use discs that have been legitimately
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produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system
may not operate properly.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface
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when handling the DVDs. Pick up a