In article <021220081119271123%sporran@targe.com>, sporran@targe.com wrote:   
   >In article ,   
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   >> In article <011220081214342022%sporran@targe.com>, sporran@targe.com wrote:   
   >> >In article <1KfYk.6511$no6.4915@newsfe04.iad>, Oldphart   
   >> > wrote:   
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   >> >> Pelorus wrote:   
   >> >> > I'm sure I've seen this mentioned here before, so maybe someone can set   
   >> >> > me right:   
   >> >> >   
   >> >> > My Hi-Lux Surf was imported from ....   
   >> >> Does it reject a "cleaning" cd with the small wiping strip as well?   
   >> >> Also,if the unit never has a chance to spin a normal cd to load   
   >> >> initial info, I would guess that it has nothing to do with preset zones.   
   >> >   
   >> >Thanks for your response. It rejects those too - in about 4 secs, same   
   >> >as other CDs. Seems to work perfectly and smoothly, apart from gently   
   >> >refusing any CD. Any other thoughts welcome!   
   >> >   
   >> try some home made music cd's   
   >   
   >FIXED!!!   
   >   
   >Here's the info for anyone with the same problem:   
   >   
   >There are *NO* pre-set region/country codes or lock-outs on CDs or CD   
   >players and never were (although there are on DVDs) - it's an 'urban   
   >myth.' Apart from possibly needing an in-line converter for FM radio   
   >frequencies, a Japanese combined CD/Tape/radio unit should work   
   >anywhere in the world.   
   >   
   >CD players that don't work in imported used Japanese vehicles are   
   >probably just dirty (from sitting around - on the boat or at the dock).   
   >Laser/diode/mirror damage is possible but very unlikely.   
   >   
   >I ran a non-solvent CD cleaner disk for 4 or 5 minutes, stuffing it   
   >back in every time it was ejected. It finally stayed put for about 10   
   >seconds. Then inserted a retail audio CD - working perfectly.   
   >   
   >Hope this is of use and thanks again to all who offered advice.   
   >   
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