Owner's manual
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Manual de instrucciones
DB345MP
AM/FM CD/MP3 PLAYER
RADIO AM/FM-LECTEUR CD/MP3
DB346MP
RADIO DE AM/FM REPRODUCTOR DE
CD/MP3
Contents
1. FEATURES...................................................................................................................................... 2
2. CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................
3
Source Unit ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Display ............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY .............................................................................................................. 4
Names of the Buttons and their Functions ...................................................................................... 4
4. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 5
5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS ....................................................................................................... 6
6. DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) ..................................................................................... 7
7. REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................................................................... 8
Function of Remote Control Unit Buttons ........................................................................................ 9
8. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 10
Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................... 10
Radio Mode Operations................................................................................................................. 12
CD Mode Operations ..................................................................................................................... 13
MP3 Mode Operations................................................................................................................... 14
9. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 19
10. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 20
11. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 21
1. FEATURES
Visible Blue Negative LCD and White Illuminated Buttons
Aluminum Detachable Faceplate
Rotary Volume for Easy Operation
Z-Enhancer with 3 Mode Sound Selector
MAGNA BASS EX for Dynamic Bass Tuning
FM Reception System
Seek / Manual Up / Down Tuning
8-Times Oversampling Digital Filter and Dual 1-Bit D/A Converters
Preset Station Scan (PS), Automatic Store (AS)
4-Channel RCA Line Level Output
AM 1 Band, FM 3 bands each 6 channels total 24 channels, Preset Memory Function
Repeat / Random Play / Intro Music Scan
200W (50 W X 4) Maximum Power Output
IR Remote Control Included
MP3NAVI for Quick Music Folder and Track Search
MP3 File Playable with ID3-TAG Display
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2. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES
3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY
Note:
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Names of the Buttons and their Functions
[RELEASE] button
[DIRECT] button
• Stores a station into memory or recall it di-
rectly while in the radio mode.
•
Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the
SOURCE UNIT / APPAREIL PILOTE / UNIDAD FUENTE
DCP.
[Z-ENCR] button
[SS/SCRL] button
• Use the button to select one of the three
types of sound characteristics already stored
in memory. (Z-Enhancer)
• Press the [SS/SCRL] button while keeping
the [BND] button pressed, to turn the screen
saver function on or off.
• (MP3 Function) Press [SS/SCRL] to scroll
Display data which contents more than 8
characters at Title Display.
[FNC] button
• Press the button to turn on the power.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to turn off the power.
[s] button
• Switches the operation mode among radio
and CD/MP3 mode.
• Plays or pauses a CD while in the CD
mode.
[A-M] button
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or
longer to switch the MAGNA BASS EX on/off.
[DISP] button
• Press the [DISP] button while keeping the
[BND] button pressed, to switch the display
indication (Main display, clock display).
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode
(bass, treble, balance, fader)
MP3 FUNCTION-DISPLAY SELECTION
• Press the [DISP] button(MP3 mode). Each
time you press the [DISP] button, the dis-
play changes in the following order:
Track No. / Play Time ➜ Folder No. / Track No.
➜ Title Display ➜ Track No. / Play Time...
[ROTARY] knob
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob clock-
wise or counterclockwise.
• Use the knob to perform various settings.
[CD SLOT]
[PS/AS] button
• CD insertion slot.
• Performs preset scan while in the radio
mode. When the button is pressed and
held, auto store is performed.
[SCN] button
• Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each
track while in the CD mode.
DISPLAY / AFFICHEUR / VISUALIZADOR
[a], [d] button
• Selects a station while in the radio mode or
selects a track when listening to a CD.
[Q] button
• Ejects a CD when it is loaded into the unit.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to switches the fast-forward/fast-
backward.
[RPT] button
• Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode.
[RDM] button
[BND] button
• Switches the band, or seek tuning or
manual tuning while in the radio mode.
• Performs random play while in the CD mode.
[ISR] button
• Recalls ISR radio station in memory.
• Plays a first track while in the CD mode.
• Press and hold the button to select between
CD-DA playback and MP3 playback in
Multisession CD.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer:
Stores current station into ISR memory (radio
mode only).
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4. PRECAUTIONS
1. When the inside of the car is very cold and
the player is used soon after switching on
the heater, moisture may form on the disc
or the optical parts of the player and proper
playback may not be possible. If moisture
forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft
cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts
of the player, do not use the player for about
one hour and the condensation will disap-
pear naturally to allow normal operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for Class
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
a
B
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the
sound to skip.
3. This unit uses a precision mechanism.
Even in the event that trouble arises, never
open the case, disassemble the unit, or
lubricate the rotating parts.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
! CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
286-6310-00
Clarion Co.,Ltd.
MADE IN MALAYSIA
Bottom View of Source Unit
SERIAL No.
PE-2640U
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.
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5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
This unit has been designed specifically for
playback of compact discs bearing the
mark. No other discs can be played.
Note on Compact Discs
Never stick labels on the surface of the com-
pact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or
To remove the compact disc from its storage
case, press down on the center of the case
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the
edges.
pen.
No
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
Removing the disc
Do not use any solvents such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner
to clean compact discs.
No
Always handle the compact disc by the edges.
Never touch the surface.
To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft
cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the cen-
ter of the compact disc to the circumference.
No
Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use
of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.
No
New discs may have some roughness around
the edges. The unit may not work or the sound
may skip if such discs are used. Use a ball-point
pen, etc. to remove roughness from the edge of
the disc.
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
Ball-point pen
Roughness
No
Note:
•Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may
get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.
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6. DCP (Detachable Control Panel)
The control panel can be detached to prevent
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the
in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP
case to prevent scratches.
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct orienta-
We recommend taking the DCP with you when
leaving the car.
tion.)
DCP
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [FNC] button for 1 second or
longer to switch off the power.
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.
DCP case
[
]
RELEASE button
CAUTION
• The DCP can easily be damaged by
shocks. After removing it, be careful not to
drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
• When the Release button is pressed and
the DCP is unlocked, the car’s vibrations
may cause it to fall. To prevent damage to
the DCP, always store it in its case after de-
taching it. (See figure above.)
∗ The DCP is unlocked
3. Remove the DCP.
• The connector connecting the main unit
and the DCP is an extremely important
part. Be careful not to damage it by press-
ing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdriv-
ers, etc.
DCP Rear Panel
Main Unit Front
DCP
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main
unit.
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main
unit.
DCP
connector
Main unit connector
2.
Note:
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry
cloth only.
DCP
1.
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7. REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control unit
Inserting the Batteries
1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide
the rear cover in the direction of the arrow.
AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V)
Batteries
2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries
that came with the remote control unit facing
in the directions shown in the figure, then close
the rear cover.
Notes:
Using batteries improperly can cause them to ex-
plode. Take note of the following points:
Rear cover
• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries
with new ones.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.
Rear side
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
Mode
Radio
CD
MP3
Button
Turns power on and off. When press and held for 1 second: Turns power off.
Switches between radio and CD/MP3.
[FUNC]
Plays the first track.
Top play.
Plays the first track of the
current folder.
[BAND]
Switches reception band.
[w] , [z]
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).
Moves tracks up and down.
When pressed and held for 1 second: Fast-forward/
fast-backward.
[a] , [d]
Moves preset channels
up and down.
Switches between playback and pause.
Switches between playback and pause.
[s]
[MUTE]
[ISR]
Turns mute on and off
Turns mute on and off.
Recalls ISR radio station in memory.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR (radio mode only).
Switches among main display, clock display.
Scan play.
[DISP]
[SCN]
Preset scan.
Scan play.
When pressed and held for
1 seconds: Folder scan.
When pressed and held
for 2 seconds: Auto store.
Repeat play.
[RPT]
No function
Repeat play.
Random play.
When pressed and held for
1 seconds: Folder repeat.
Random play.
When pressed and held for
1 seconds: Folder random.
[RDM]
No function
∗ Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.
∗ 2-ZONE button is not available.
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8. OPERATIONS
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3.
Basic Operations
Setting the Z-Enhancer
CAUTION
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone ef-
fects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.
Be sure to lower the volume before switch-
ing off the unit power or the ignition key. The
unit remembers its last volume setting. If you
switch the power off with the volume up,
when you switch the power back on, the sud-
den loud volume may hurt your hearing and
damage the unit.
∗ The factory default setting is “Z-EHCR OFF”.
Each time you press the [Z-ENCR] button, the
tone effect changes in the following order:
“Z-ENHANCER 1” ➜ “Z-ENHANCER 2” ➜ “Z-
ENHANCER 3” ➜ “Z-EHCR OFF” ➜ “Z-
ENHANCER 1”...
• Z-ENHANCER 1 : bass emphasized
• Z-ENHANCER 2 : treble emphasized
Turning on/off the power
Note:
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time
without running the engine. If you drain the car’s
battery too far, you may not be able to start the
engine and this can reduce the service life of the
battery.
• Z-ENHANCER 3 : bass and treble empha-
sized
• Z-EHCR OFF
: no sound effect
1. Press the [FNC] button.
Audio Mode Adjustments
2. The illumination and display on the unit light
up. The unit automatically remembers its last
operation mode and will automatically switch
to display that mode.
Press the [A-M] button to select the adjustment
mode. The mode switches as follows each time
the [A-M] button is pressed:
BASS ➜ TREB ➜ BAL ➜ FAD ➜ Previous
mode
∗ The display returns to the previous mode 7 sec-
onds after the adjustment.
3. Press and hold the [FNC] button for 1 second
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [FNC] button to change the opera-
tion mode.
2. Each time you press the [FNC] button, the
operation mode changes in the following or-
der:
Radio mode ➜ CD mode ➜ Radio mode...
Note:
• If the CD mode is selected when no disc is in-
serted, the display shows “NO DISC”.
Adjusting the volume
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise increases
the volume; turning it counterclockwise de-
creases the volume.
∗ The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33
(maximum).
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Basic Operations
Adjusting the bass
Turning the screen saver function
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”.
on or off
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the bass; turning it counterclock-
wise attenuates the bass.
This unit is provided with the screen saver func-
tion. You can turn on or off this function.
If the button operation is performed with the
screen saver function on, the operation display
corresponding to the button operation is shown
for about 30 seconds and the display returns to
the screen saver display.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
Adjusting the treble
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “TREB”.
∗ The factory default setting is on.
Press the [SCRL] button while keeping the
[BND] button pressed, to turn the screen saver
function on or off.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the treble; turning it counterclock-
wise attenuates the treble.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
Switching the Clock Display
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then press
the [DISP] button to switch between the opera-
Adjusting the balance
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BAL”.
tion mode and the clock display
.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the right speaker;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the left speaker.
Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [DISP] button to display the clock
display.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: L13 to R13)
2. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [DISP] button for 2 seconds or
longer.
Adjusting the fader
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FAD”.
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to toggle
HOUR and MINUTE selection. Then turn the
[ROTARY] knob clockwise to increase hour /
minute or counterclockwise to decrease hour
/ minute.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the front speakers;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the rear speakers.
4. Press the [BND] button, then clock is set.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: F12 to R12)
Note:
Note:
• Bass and Treble can only be adjusted when the
• If you select another operation mode while you
are setting the clock, the clock setting operation
will be canceled.
“Z-enhancer” is off.
• If you remove the vehicle's battery for a check or
repair, the clock will reset, so you must set it
again.
Turning on/off MAGNA BASS EX
To adjust the MAGNA BASS EX
The MAGNA BASS EX does not adjust the low
sound area like the normal sound adjustment
function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound
area to provide you with a dynamic sound.
∗ The factory default setting is off. Press and hold
the [A-M] button for 2 second or longer to turn the
MAGNA BASS EX and “M-B EX” in the display
lights on or off.
Illumination dimmer function
When the illumination line of this unit is con-
nected with the car-side illumination signal line,
the display illumination of this unit dims in con-
nection with turning on the car-side illumination.
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Radio Mode Operations
FM Reception
For enhanced FM performance the
tuner includes signal actuated stereo control and
multipath noise reduction circuits.
Manual memory function
1. Press the [BND] button, to select a band you
want to store in the memory.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune into a
desired station.
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] button
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current
station into preset memory.
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [FNC] button and select the radio
mode. then the radio will be on.
2. To select a preset band, press the [BND] but-
ton, then select one of the preset bands such
as FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM. Every time the [BND]
button is pressed, the display will change as:
Auto store function
(Automatic Station Store)
1. Press [BND] button to select the desired
band FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜AM ➜ FM1
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the
2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 sec-
onds or longer. The stations at which the re-
ception is the strongest will be automatically
stored in the memory.
desired station.
Manual Tuning
1. Press the [BND] button to select the desired
band FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
Notes:
• When the auto store is performed, the station pre-
viously store in the memory at that position is
overwritten.
• When the number of stations stored is less than
six, the previous content of the memory for each
direct button will be retained.
2. Press and hold the [BND] button for 2 sec-
onds or longer, then the "MANU" is lit in the
display, which means that a manual selection
function is on.
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to manually
tune in a station.
Preset Scanning (Preset Station
Scan)
When the [PS/AS] button is pressed, the "SCN"
will be indicated with preset memory numbers
and the stations are tuned in for 7 seconds each
in the order in which they were stored. Press the
[PS/AS] button again to cancel the preset scan-
ning mode.
Seek Tuning
1. Press the [BND] button to select the desired
band FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
2. If the "MANU" is lit in the display, press and
hold the [BND] button for 2 second or longer.
When the "MANU" display is off, the seek
tuning is now available.
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically
seek in a station.
Instant Station Recall (ISR)
With this function, a specific radio station can be
recalled from any mode.
Preset Memory Function
Preset Memory Function can store up to 24 sta-
tions: six station for each of FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM.
ISR memory
1. Press the [FNC] button, then select the radio
mode.
2. Select the radio station which you want to
store in the memory.
3. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2 sec-
onds or longer.
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Radio Mode Operations
CD Mode Operations
Loading a CD
Recalling ISR
Insert a CD into the center of the CD insertion slot
with the labeled side facing up. “LOAD" appears in
the display, the CD enters into the slot and start
playing.
Press the [ISR] button and the display will show
"ISR". Then the radio station previously memo-
rized will be selected. Press the [ISR] button
again to disengage the unit from the Recalling
ISR function.
CD SLOT
Area Change
Use this function when you are using the car
stereo anywhere outside the U.S.
Switchable frequency spacing
This car stereo is initially set to tune in fre-
quency intervals of 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz
for FM, the standard calibrations inside the U.S.
When using the unit outside the U.S., use the
following procedure to switch the frequency
range.
Notes:
• Do not put your hand, fingers, or foreign objects
into the CD insertion slot.
• If a CD has already been loaded, another CD
cannot be inserted. Do not insert another one
forcefully.
The table below lists the frequency specifica-
tions for the U.S. and other countries.
• Discs not bearing the
mark cannot be
played with the unit. CD-ROMs cannot be played.
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
Initial Setting
(U.S. Standard) (outside U.S.)
New Setting
Frequency
spacing
10 kHz
9 kHz
Listening to the Disc already Inserted
Press the [FNC] button to select the CD mode,
the CD will start playing.
AM
FM
530 to
1,710 kHz
Frequency
range
531 to
1,629 kHz
Stopping (pausing) Playback
While the CD playing pressing the [s] button
will stop the CD and “PAUSE” indicate.
Frequency
spacing
200 kHz
50 kHz
Press the [s] button again to resume play-
Frequency 87.9 to
range
107.9 MHz
87.0 to
108 MHz
back.
Ejecting the CD
Press the [Q] button, then the CD will be
ejected.
Switching the area change
Outside U.S. (New Setting)
Note:
While pressing the [AM] button, press the [RPT]
button, then "outside U.S." will be selected.
• If the ejected CD is left as it is, it will be reloaded
after 15 seconds.
• However, single CDs will not be reloaded, so
make sure to remove them.
Inside U.S. standard (Initial Setting)
While pressing the [AM] button, press the [SCN]
Top Function
button, then the "U.S. standard" will be selected.
Press the [BND] button, then the CD will start
playing from the first song (track number 1).
∗ For MP3 mode, it will start playing from the first
song of current folder.
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CD Mode Operations
MP3 Mode Operation
Selecting Tracks (songs)
What is MP3?
Press the [a] or [d] button.
MP3 is an audio compression method and
classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG stan-
dards. This audio compression method has
penetrated into PC users and become a stan-
dard format. This MP3 features the original au-
dio data compression to about 10 percent of its
initial size with a high quality sound. This
means that about 10 music CDs can be re-
corded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc to allow
a long listening time without having to change
CDs.
d: Playback will start from the next track.
a: Playback will start from the beginning of
the track currently playing. When this
button is pressed again, the CD will play
from the previous track.
∗ For MP3 mode, track selection is only valid in
current folder.
Fast-Forward and Fast-Backward
Press and hold the [a] or [d] button.
d: To fast-forward
a: To fast-backward
∗ For Audio CD mode pressing the [a] or [d]
button for 1 second or longer will move forward
or backward 5 times faster than normal play,
and pressing it for 3 seconds or longer will do
the operation 30 times faster.
Precautions when creating MP3 disc
G File extensions
• Always add a file extension ".MP3" to MP3 file by
using single byte letters. If you add a file exten-
sion other than specified or forget to add the file
extension, the file cannot be played.
G Logical format (File system)
∗ For MP3 mode, pressing the [a] or [d] button
for 1 second or longer will move forward or
backward 10 times faster than normal play.
• When writing MP3 file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW
disc, please select "ISO9660 level 1, 2, 3 or
JOLIET or Romeo" as the writing software for-
mat. normal play may not be possible if the disc
is recorded on another format.
• The folder name and file name can be displayed
as the title during MP3 play but the title must be
within 16 (Folder Name) or 28 (File Name) single
byte alphabetical letters and numerals (excluding
an extension)
Scan Play (Intro Music Scan)
At Audio CD press the [SCN] button, then the
“SCN” in the display lights on, then the CD will
play the first 10 seconds of each track of the
whole disc. Press the [SCN] button again to dis-
engage the unit from scan play.
∗ A scan play will start from the track following the
G Number of files or folders
• The MP3 recording media reproducible on this
unit has the following limitations :
1. Maximum number of files : 254
2. Maximum number of folders : 128
3. Some noise may occur depending on the type of
encoder software used while recording.
one currently playing.
Repeat Play
At Audio CD press the [RPT] button, then the
“RPT” in the display lights on, then the track cur-
rently playing will be played repeatedly. Press
the [RPT] button again to disengage the unit
from repeat play.
Random Play
At Audio CD press the [RDM] button, then the
“RDM” in the display lights on, then the entire
tracks on the disc will be played at random.
Press the [RDM] button again to disengage the
unit from random play.
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MP3 Mode Operation
3. To search for a file, you can select any char-
acters. After selecting the first character,
press the [ROTARY] knob to select the sec-
ond character. To start searching by pressing
the [d] button, to erase the previous char-
acters by pressing the [a] button.
MP3 Special Function Menu
1. When playing an MP3 CD, press the
[ROTARY] knob to display the MP3 Special
Function Menu.
2. There are 2 functions in the Special Function
Menu.
4. If you enter "
for " ", If you enter " A ", the player
will search for " A ", and the " " is a space
characters. If you enter , the player
A
", the player will search
1) FLD UP: DN ➜ 2) MP3 SRCH
A
3. To select the next function, press the
[ROTARY] knob again.
4. When a function is selected, turn the
[ROTARY] knob clockwise or
will be unable to find the file and show
“NOTFOUND” on the LCD.
counterclockwise to activate it. At this
Special Function Menu, PLAY/PAUSE,
SCAN, REPEAT, RANDOM, BND/TOP,
DISP, SS/SCRL, Track Up/Down function are
inoperable.
5. If the file or folder is found, the MP3 CD
player will display the found folder with the
“F>” sign or the filename without any sign. If
you press the [ROTARY] knob or [d] but-
ton on the folder result, the first song of
folder will be played.
Note:
• The Special Function Menu can be released by
pressing the [ROTARY] knob for 2 seconds or
longer, or it will be released automatically after 7
seconds.
6. If the file is not found, “NOTFOUND” will be
displayed.
7. The Special Function Menu will be released
by pressing the [ROTARY] knob for 2 sec-
onds or longer, or it will be released auto-
matically after 15 seconds.
Folder Up Down Function (FLD UP:
DN)
1. This function enables you to search for a
folder on the MP3 CD. The LCD will show
the target MP3 CD folder.
Display
Description
Pressing the
[ROTARY] knob
Turn clockwise. – Folder up
1 F>
Play current
folder
Indicates this
is a folder
Turn counterclockwise. – Folder down
2. When a desired folder is selected, the MP3
CD player will play it.
Note:
2 File Name Play current
file
Indicates this
is a file name
• The Special Function Menu can be released by
pressing the [ROTARY] knob for 2 seconds or
longer, or it will be released automatically after 7
seconds.
Search File Function (MP3 SRCH)
1. This function enables you to search a de-
sired folder and track by selecting the char-
acters on the MP3 CD.
2. When this function is on, the LCD will display
“SCH> ” and the start character blinking is
which is a blank character. The character
changes start from 0 to 9 for number display
and A to Z for capital letter display, and starts
from
clockwise. The character changes from Z to
A and 9 to 0 and starts from again if you
turn the [ROTARY] knob counterclockwise.
again if you turn the [ROTARY] knob
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MP3 Mode Operation
MP3 playing order
When selected for play FLD UP:DN and MP3
SRCH functions, files and folders are accessed
in the order in which they were written by the
writer.
Because of this, the order in which they are ex-
pected to be played may not match the order in
which they are actually played. You may be able
to set the order in which MP3 are to be played
by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R
with their file names beginning with play se-
quence numbers such as "01" to "99", depend-
ing on your CD writer.
Random MP3 CD
1. This function enables you to play all the
tracks in the MP3 folder or on the disc in ran-
dom order.
2. There are 2 types of random play accessible
for MP3 CDs; Random track and Random
folder.
Display
Random access
Function
RDM
indicator
Press the [RDM] Random
button less than 1 track in current
seconds
folder only
Folder &
RDM
indicator
Press the [RDM] Random track
button more than 1 in all folders
seconds
For example, a medium with the following
folder/file hierarchy is shown below.
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
3. Each time the button is pressed, random
play turns on or off.
4. When the random play function is on, the
RDM indicator will be displayed. When the
function is off, the indicator will not be dis-
played.
Repeat MP3 CD
1. This function enables you to replay the track
or folder you are listening to.
2. There are 2 types of repeat play accessible
for MP3 CD; Repeat track and Repeat folder.
Repeat access
Function Display
Press the [RPT] Repeat RPT indicator
button less than 1 current
seconds
song
Press the [RPT] Repeat Folder & RPT
button more than 1 current indicator
seconds
folder
3. Each time the button is pressed, repeat play
turns on or off.
4. When the repeat play function is on, the RPT
indicator will be displayed. When the function
is off, the indicator will not be displayed.
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MP3 Mode Operation
3. The displayed item can be scrolled by press-
ing the [SCRL] button if the number of char-
acters is more than 8.
Scan MP3 CD
1. This function enables you to play the first 10
seconds of each track in the MP3 folder or
the first track of each folder.
4. If a MP3 file does not support for ID3 TAG
ver 1 or 2, the display will show "NO TAG"
Note:
• The folder name will be displayed as "ROOT"
2. There are 2 types of scan play accessible for
MP3 CD; Scan track and Scan folder.
which the file allocates in the root folder.
Scan access
Function
Display
SCN
• The MP3 player decodes each file ID3 TAG ver 2
by default, if ID3 TAG ver 2 is unavailable, ID3
TAG ver 1 will be decoded.
Press the [SCN] Scan in
button less than 1 current folder
second
indicator
Folder
SCN
&
Press the [SCN] Scan first
button more than 1 track of
CD-DA / MP3 Selection On
Multi-Session CD
second
each folder
indicator
1. If a multi-session CD which contains CD-DA
and MP3 files is being inserted, user can se-
lect either CD-DA or MP3 files to be played.
3. Each time the button is pressed, scan play
turns on or off.
2. Default setting for files to be played on multi-
session CD is CD-DA files.
4. When the scan play function is on, the SCN
indicator will be displayed. When the func-
tion is off, the indicator will not be displayed.
3. Press the [BND] button for more than 1 sec-
ond will toggle between selection of CD-DA
and MP3 files to be played.
Display Selection
1. You can choose the display type for MP3 CD
by pressing the [DISP] button.
4. When CD-DA type is selected, display will
show "M-S CD". When MP3 type is selected,
display will show "M-S MP3".
To select the next type, press the [DISP] but-
ton again.
5. CD-DA/MP3 Selection function can only be
performed in CD/MP3 mode. It will only acti-
vate after re-insert CD. For example, current
setting is CD-DA type. User has to eject CD
and re-insert it again as to play MP3 files.
The arrangement is shown below.
**Please refer to figure 1
6. Types of recording that can be played are as
follows.
Title Display Mode
1. There are 5 types of display for the Title Dis-
play mode.
Setting
Set to CD Set to MP3
Disc
2. To select the next type, press the [DISP] but-
ton for 2 second or longer.
Mixed with CD and Play CD
MP3 type tracks
Play MP3
The arrangement is shown below.
CD type track only
Play CD
Play CD
After 2 seconds
MP3 type track only Play MP3 Play MP3
FOLDER
TRACK
Folder Title
Track Title
Album Tag
Artist Tag
Title Tag
7. When a mixed mode CD is loaded and CD is
set, the track to be played first is MP3 file
data and no sound is heard.
ALBUM-T
ARTIST-T
TITLE-T
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MP3 Mode Operation
Figure 1
Display selection
You can choose the display type for MP3 CD by pressing the [DISP] button. To select the
next type, press the [DISP] button again. The arrangement is shown below:
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Power does not turn on.
(No sound is produced.)
Fuse is blown.
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If
the fuse blows again, consult your store of
purchase.
Incorrect wiring.
Consult your store of purchase.
Compact disc cannot be
loaded.
Another compact disc is
already loaded.
Eject the compact disc before loading the new
one.
Sound skips or is noisy.
Compact disc is dirty.
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.
Compact disc is heavily
scratched or warped.
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.
Sound is bad directly after
power is turned on.
Water droplets may form on
the internal lens when the car
is parked in a humid place.
Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.
Nothing happens when
button are pressed.
Display is not accurate.
The microprocessor has
malfunctioned due to noise,
etc.
Turn off the power, then press the [RELEASE]
button and remove the DCP.
Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with
a thin rod.
DCP or main unit connectors Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with
are dirty. cleaning alcohol.
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10. ERROR DISPLAYS
I To protect the system, this unit has been equipped with self diagnostic functions. If a fault arises, a
warning is issued by various error displays. Follow the corrective measures and remove the fault.
Error Display
Corrective Measure
This error display indicates that a fault has arisen in the
mechanism of the source unit (for example, the disc cannot be
ejected).
ERROR 2
➜Check the source unit.
This error display indicates that the pickup focus is off because
of a scratched disc or some other factor during source unit play.
➜Check the compact disc.
ERROR 3
ERROR 6
This indicates that the CD’s TOC (table of contents) cannot be
read, for example because the selected disc is upside-down.
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11. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz
Audio
Maximum Power Output: 200 W (50 W ✕ 4 ch)
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf
Continuous Average Power Output:
17 W ✕ 4, into 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz,1%THD
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz
Bass Control Action (30 Hz): 14 dB
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): 14 dB
Line Output (with A/C 1 kHz, 10 kΩ): 1.7 V
AM Tuner
General
Frequency Range:
AM 530 kHz to 1,710 kHz
Power Supply Voltage:
14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.6 V allowable),
negative ground
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω(4 Ωto 8 Ωallowable)
Weight: 2.42 lb. (1.1 kg)
CD Player
System: Compact disc audio system
Dimensions:
Usable Discs: Compact disc
7" (Width) ✕ 1-15/16" (Height) ✕ 6" (Depth)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz) IHF-A
Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz)
178 (W) ✕ 50 (H) ✕ 152 (D) mm
178 mm
50 mm
Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%
MP3
Decode Format: MPEG 1,2 and 2.5 -Layer 3
Sampling rate (kHz): MPEG-1:
MPEG-2:
32,44.1,48
16,22.05,24
188 mm
58 mm
MPEG-2.5: 8,11.025,12
Bit-rate (kbps): 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80,
96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192,224
256, 320, VBR
Notes:
• Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.
• Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice for further improvement.
• Please make sure when connecting external
power amplifier, that you properly, to the car chas-
sis, ground the amplifier.
• If this is not done, severe damage to the source
unit way happen.
CD-ROM Format: ISO9660 Level 1, 2, Romeo
and Joliet
Folder Level Limit: No limitation
Folder Support: 128
File Support: 254
Folder Name: Maximum 16 characters
File Name: Maximum 28 characters
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