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DB348RMP
AM/FM MP3 CD PLAYER
•
RADIO AM/FM-LECTEUR CD/MP3
•
AM/UKW MP3 CD-SPIELER
•
SINTOLETTORE CD MP3 AM/FM
•
AM/FM MP3 CD-SPELER
•
REPRODUCTOR DE AM/FM CD/MP3
•
AM/FM-RADIO OCH CD/MP3-SPELARE
•
COMBINAÇÃO DE RÁDIO AM/FM, LEITOR DE
CDs e MP3
Contents
1. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3
Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................. 4
2. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 5
3. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6
Names of the Buttons and their Functions ...................................................................................... 6
Display Items ................................................................................................................................... 7
LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4. REMOTE CONTROL (Optional Item) ............................................................................................ 8
Function of Remote Control Unit Buttons ........................................................................................ 9
5. DCP ............................................................................................................................................... 10
6. OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................11
Basic Operations ............................................................................................................................11
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 13
RDS Operations ............................................................................................................................ 15
CD Mode Operations ..................................................................................................................... 18
MP3 Mode Operations ................................................................................................................... 19
7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................................................................................ 24
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 25
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 26
1. PRECAUTIONS
1. This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel
vehicle purpose only. Use for tractor, fork
truck, bulldozer, off road vehicle, 2 or 3
wheel motor bicycle, marine boat or other
special purpose vehicle is not appropriate.
3. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the sound
to skip.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.
2. 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 play-
back 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. The condensation will disappear natu-
rally allowing normal operation.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANU-
FACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
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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 center
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.
Ball-point pen
Roughness
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
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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CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI
REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS
2.
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3. NOMENCLATURE
Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
Names of the Buttons and their Functions
[FNC] button
[AF] button
• Press the button to turn on or off the AF (Al-
ternative Frequency) function.
• Press the button to turn on the power.
Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to turn off the power.
• When the button is pressed and held, Re-
gional function can select ON or OFF.
• Switches the operation mode among the ra-
dio and CD/MP3 mode.
[DISP] button
[RELEASE] button
• Press the [DISP] button while keeping the
[BND] button pressed, to switch the display
indication (Main display, clock display).
•
Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the
DCP.
MP3 FUNCTION-DISPLAY SELECTION
[Z-ENCR] button
• Use the button to select one of the three
types of sound characteristics already stored
in memory. (Z-Enhancer)
• Press the [DISP] button (MP3 mode). Each
time you press the [DISP] button, the display
changes in the following order:
Track No. / Play time ➜ Folder No. / Track
No. ➜ Title Display ➜ Track No. / Play
time...
[CD SLOT]
• CD insertion slot.
[DIRECT] button
[PS/AS] button
• Stores a station into memory or recall it di-
rectly while in the radio mode.
• 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.
[ROTARY] knob
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob clock-
wise or counterclockwise.
[RPT] button
• Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode.
• Use the knob to perform various settings.
[Q] button
[a], [d] button
• Ejects a CD when it is loaded into the unit.
• Selects a station while in the radio mode or
selects a track when listening to a CD.
[RDM] button
• Performs random play while in the CD mode.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to switches the fast-forward/fast-
backward.
[TA] button
• Use the button to set the TA (Traffic An-
nouncement) standby mode.
[BND] button
• Switches the band, or seek tuning or manual
tuning while in the radio mode.
[SCRL] button
• Press the [SCRL] button while keeping the
[BND] button pressed, to turn the screen
saver function on or off.
• 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.
• (MP3 Function) Press the [SCRL] button to
scroll display which is more than 8 characters
at Title Display.
[A-M] button
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or
longer to switch the MAGNABASS EX on/off.
[PTY] button
• Use the button to set the PTY (Programme
Type) standby mode or PTY items.
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode.
(bass/treble, balance/fader)
[s] button
• Plays or pauses a CD while in the CD mode.
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LCD Screen
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal.
The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.
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4. REMOTE CONTROL (Optional Item)
If you buy the RCB-164
sold separately, you can
enjoy the use of the
Remote Control function.
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)
2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries
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.
Rear side
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
Mode
Radio (RDS)
CD
MP3
Button
[FUNC]
Switches between radio and CD/MP3.
Plays the first track of the
current folder.
Plays the first track.
Top play.
[BAND]
Switches reception band.
[w] , [z]
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).
Moves tracks up and down.
Moves preset channels
[a] , [d]
When pressed and held for 1 second: Fast-forward/
fast-backward.
up and down.
Switches between playback and pause.
Switches between playback and pause.
[s]
[MUTE]
[TA]
Turns mute on and off.
Turns mute on and off.
TA on and off.
[DISP]
Switches among main display, clock display.
Scan play.
[PS/AS] / [SCN]
Preset scan.
When pressed and held
for 2 seconds: Auto store.
Scan play.
When pressed and held
for 1 seconds: Folder
scan.
Repeat play.
[AF] / [RPT]
AF function on and off,
when pressed and held
for 1 second: REG
Repeat play.
Random play.
When pressed and held
for 1 seconds: Folder
repeat.
function on and off.
Random play.
[PTY] / [RDM]
PTY stand by mode on
and off.
When pressed and held
for 1 seconds: Folder
random.
∗ 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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5. DCP
The control panel can be detached to prevent
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it
in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)
case to prevent scratches.
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct orienta-
tion.)
We recommend taking the DCP with you when
leaving the car.
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.
DCP
connector
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main
unit.
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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6. OPERATIONS
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
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
sudden 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.
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.
Audio Mode Adjustments
Press the [A-M] button to select the adjustment
mode. The mode switches as follows each time
the [A-M] button is pressed:
3. Press and hold the [FNC] button for 1 sec-
ond or longer to turn off the power for the
unit.
BASS ➜ TREB ➜ BAL ➜ FAD ➜ Previous
mode
∗ The display returns to the previous mode 7 sec-
onds after the adjustment.
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 in-
creases the volume; turning it counterclockwise
decreases the volume.
∗ The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33
(maximum).
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Basic Operations
Adjusting the bass
Switching display
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”.
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then press
the [DISP] button to select the desired display.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the bass; turning it counterclock-
wise attenuates the bass.
The display switches in the following order:
Main ➜ Clock (CT) ➜Main …
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
∗ If the display is changed by other button opera-
tion when the clock (CT) is displayed, the clock
display returns automatically after the operation.
∗ The example shows the display in radio mode.
Adjusting the treble
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “TREB”.
Main display
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)
Clock(CT) display
Adjusting the balance
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BAL”.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the right speaker;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the left speaker.
Main display
CT (Clock Time) function
The CT function enables you to display clock
time only when CT data is received.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: L13 to R13)
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [DISP] button, the display switches to
CT (Clock Time).
∗ When no CT data is received, “CT––:––” appears
in the display.
Adjusting the fader
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FAD”.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the front speakers;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the rear speakers.
Note:
• There are some countries and stations where
clock time data are not transmitted. In some ar-
eas, the CT may not be displayed correctly.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: F12 to R12)
Note:
• Bass and Treble can only be adjusted when the
“Z-enhancer” is off.
Triggered audio mute for cellular
telephones
This unit requires special wiring to mute the au-
dio signal automatically when a cellular tele-
phone rings in the car.
∗ This function is not compatible with all cellular
telephones. Contact your local authorized Clarion
dealer for information on proper installation and
compatibility.
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.
∗ The factory default setting is “TEL OFF”.
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [s] to select the “TEL MUTE” or
“TEL OFF”.
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Basic Operations
Radio Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [FNC] button and select the radio
mode. The frequency or PS appears in the
display.
TEL MUTE: mutes the audio sound.
TEL OFF: does not mute the audio sound.
∗ PS: Programme service name
∗ During telephone interrupt, the display shows
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio
band. Each time the button is pressed, the ra-
dio reception band changes in the following
order:
"TEL"
Illumination dimmer function
FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜AM (MW/LW) ➜ FM1...
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.
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the
desired station.
Tuning
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek
tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
Turning the screen saver function
on or off
This unit is provided with the screen saver func-
tion. You can turn on or off this function.
Seek tuning
There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and
LOCAL SEEK.
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.
DX SEEK can automatically tune in to receiv-
able broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK can tune
in to only broadcast stations with a good recep-
tion sensitivity.
∗ The factory default setting is on.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-
Press the [SCRL] button while keeping the
[BND] button pressed, to turn the screen saver
function on or off.
sired band (FM or AM (MW, LW)).
2. Tune into a station.
∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold
the [BND] button for 2 seconds or longer.
“MANU” in the display goes off and seek tun-
ing is now available.
∗ If “TA” is lit in the display, TP stations are auto-
matically sought.
GDX SEEK
Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically
seek a station.
When the [d] button is pressed, the station is
sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if
the [a] button is pressed, the station is sought
in the direction of lower frequencies.
∗ When seek tuning starts, “DX” appears in the dis-
play.
GLOCAL SEEK
If you press and hold the [a] or [d] button for
1 second or longer, local seek tuning is carried
out. Broadcast stations with good reception sen-
sitivity are selected.
∗ When local seeking starts, “LO” appears in the
display.
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Radio Operations
Manual tuning
Auto store
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and
step tuning.
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 sta-
tions that are automatically tuned in sequentially.
If 6 receivable stations cannot be received, a
previously stored station remains unoverwritten
at the memory position.
When you are in the step tuning mode, the fre-
quency changes one step at a time. In the quick
tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired
frequency.
Notes:
• The only FM band that can store the stations will
automatically be stored in FM3.
• When the auto store is performed, the station pre-
viously stored in the memory at that position is
overwritten.
• If there are fewer than 6 stations with good recep-
tion, the stations previously stored at the remain-
ing [DIRECT] buttons are not overwritten.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-
sired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).
∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and
hold the [BND] button for 2 seconds or longer.
“MANU” is lit in the display and manual tuning
is now available.
2. Tune into a station.
• A station already stored in one of [DIRECT] but-
tons cannot be stored in another [DIRECT] but-
tons.
GQuick tuning:
Press and hold the [a] or [d] button for 2
second or longer to tune in a station.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-
GStep tuning:
sired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).
Press the [a] or [d] button to manually
2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 sec-
onds or longer. The stations with good recep-
tion are stored automatically to the preset
channels.
tune in a station.
Recalling a preset station
∗ If auto store is performed in the FM bands, the
stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2
was chosen for storing stations.
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio sta-
tions in memory. Pressing the corresponding
[DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio fre-
quency automatically.
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the stations stored in pre-
set memory in order. This function is useful
when searching for a desired station in memory.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-
sired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to
1. Press the [PS/AS] button.
recall the stored station.
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the
[PS/AS] button again to continue receiving
that station.
∗ Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store that station
into preset memory.
Note:
• Be careful not to press and hold the [PS/AS] but-
ton for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto
store function is engaged and the unit starts stor-
ing stations.
Manual memory
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,
manual tuning or preset tuning.
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current
station into preset memory.
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RDS Operations
Notes:
RDS (Radio Data System)
• This function is disabled when a national station
such as BBC R2 is being received.
• The REG function ON/OFF setting is valid when
the AF function is ON.
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data.
This system can display the name of the broad-
cast station being received (PS) and can auto-
matically switch to the broadcast station with the
best reception as you move long distances (AF
switching).
GSwitching the REG function ON
Press and hold the [AF] button for 1 second or
longer.
“REG” in the display lights and the REG function
turns on.
Also, if a traffic announcement or programme
type is broadcast from an RDS station, no matter
what mode you are in, this broadcast is received.
GSwitching the REG function OFF
Press and hold the [AF] button for 1 second or
longer.
Additionally, if EON information is received, this
information enables automatic switching of other
preset stations on the same network and inter-
ruption of the station being received with traffic
information from other stations (TP). This func-
tion is not available in some areas.
“REG” in the display goes off and the REG func-
tion turns off.
Manually tuning a regional station
in the same network
1. This function is valid when the AF function is
ON and the REG function is OFF.
When using the RDS function, always set the
radio to FM mode.
• AF
• PS
: Alternative Frequency
: Programme Service Name
Note:
• PTY : Programme Type
• This function can be used when a regional broad-
cast of the same network is received.
• EON : Enhanced Other Network
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to
• TP
: Traffic Programme
call out the regional station.
∗ RDS interrupt does not function during AM radio
reception.
3. If the reception condition of the called out
station is bad, press the [DIRECT] button of
the same number. The unit receives a local
station on the same network.
AF function
The AF function switches to a different fre-
quency on the same network in order to main-
tain optimum reception.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
GSwitching OFF the AF function
TA (Traffic Announcement)
In the TA standby mode, when a traffic announce-
ment broadcast starts, the traffic announcement
broadcast is received as top priority regardless of
the function mode so you can listen to it. Traffic
programme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible.
Press the [AF] button. “AF” in the display goes
off and the AF function turns off.
GSwitching ON the AF function
∗ This function can only be used when “TP” is lit in
the display. When “TP” is lit, this means that the
RDS broadcast station being received has traffic
announcement programmes.
Press the [AF] button. “AF” in the display lights
and the AF function turns on.
∗ If the reception of the current broadcast station
deteriorates, “SEARCH” appears in the display
and the radio searches for the same programme
on another frequency.
GSetting the TA standby mode
If you press the [TA] button when only “TP” is lit in
the display, “TP” and “TA” light in the display and the
unit is set into the TA standby mode until a traffic an-
nouncement is broadcast. When a traffic announce-
ment broadcast starts, “TRA INFO” appears in the
display. If you press the [TA] button while a traffic an-
nouncement broadcast is being received, the traffic
announcement broadcast reception is cancelled and
the unit goes into the TA standby mode.
REG (Regional programme) function
When the REG function is ON, the optimum re-
gional station can be received. When this func-
tion is OFF, if the regional station area switches
as you drive, a regional station for that region is
received.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
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RDS Operations
GCancelling the TA standby mode
Selecting PTY
With “TP” and “TA” lit in the display, press the
[TA] button. The “TA” in the display goes off and
the TA standby mode is cancelled.
∗ If “TP” is not lit, pressing the [TA] button searches
for a TP station.
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the unit
goes into PTY select mode.
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons. Al-
ternatively, turn the [ROTARY] knob clock-
wise or counterclockwise to select the de-
sired PTY.
GSearching for a TP station
∗ Below are the factory default settings stored
When “TP” is not lit, if you press the [TA] button,
“TA” in the display lights and the unit automati-
cally receives a TP station.
for the [DIRECT] buttons.
PTY item
Contents
News
Preset
number
Note:
ENGLISH
NEWS
• If a TP station is not received, the unit continues the
search operation. Pressing [TA] button again goes off
“TA” in the display and stops TP station searching.
1
2
3
4
5
6
INFO
Information
Pop Music
Sport
POP M
SPORT
Auto store function for TP stations
You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into
preset memory. If the number of TP that can be re-
ceived is less than 6, broadcast stations already
stored in memory are left without being overwritten.
CLASSICS Serious Classical Music
EASY M Easy Listening Music
3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automati-
cally 7 seconds after a PTY is selected.
With “TA” lit in the display, press and hold the [PS/
AS] button for 2 seconds or longer. The TP stations
with the good reception sensitivity are stored into
preset memory.
∗ Even if you select FM1 or FM2, a TP station is
stored into memory for FM3.
PTY seek
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the PTY
select mode is turned on.
2. Select PTY.
PTY
3. Press the [a] or [d] button. If you press
the [d] button, the unit seeks a PTY broad-
cast moving up the frequencies; if you press
the [a] button, it seeks moving down the
frequencies.
This function enables you to listen to a broad-
cast of the selected programme type when it
starts even if the unit is on a function mode
other than radio.
∗ Some countries do not yet have PTY broadcast.
∗ In the TA standby mode, a TP station has priority
over a PTY broadcast station.
∗ If no station with the selected PTY broadcast
can be received, the unit returns to the PTY
select mode.
GSetting the PTY standby mode
When you press the [PTY] button, “PTY” lights in
the display and the PTY standby mode is turned
on. When the selected PTY broadcast starts, the
PTY item name appears in the display.
GCancelling the PTY standby mode
When you press and hold the [PTY] button for 1
second or longer, “PTY” goes off in the display
and PTY standby mode is cancelled.
GCancelling a PTY interrupt broadcast
Press the [PTY] button during the PTY interrupt
broadcast, the PTY interrupt is cancelled and
the unit returns to PTY standby mode.
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PTY preset memory
Emergency broadcast
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the PTY
select mode is turned on.
If an emergency broadcast is received, all the
function mode operations are stopped.
“ALARM” appears in the display and the emer-
gency broadcast can be heard.
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or coun-
terclockwise to select the desired PTY.
GCancelling an emergency broadcast
The 29 types of PTY below can be selected.
If you press the [AF] button, emergency broad-
cast reception is cancelled.
PTY item
ENGLISH
NEWS
Contents
News
Volume setting of TA, emergency
broadcast (ALARM) and PTY
The volume for TA, ALARM and PTY interrupts
can be set during TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt.
AFFAIRS
INFO
Today’s events
Information
Sports
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
Education
Drama
∗ The factory default setting is “15”.
During a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt, turn the
[ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to set the volume to the desired level (0 to 33).
∗ When the TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt ends, the
volume returns to the level it had before the inter-
rupt.
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
Culture
Science
Variety
POP M
Pop music
Rock music
Easy music
Light music
Classics
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
Other music
Weather
Finance
For children
Social
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
Religion
Phone in
Travel
Leisure
Jazz
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
Country
Nation music
Oldies
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
Folk music
Documentaries
3. If you press and hold any one of the [DIRECT]
buttons for 2 seconds or longer, the selected
PTY is stored into that preset channel memory.
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CD Mode Operations
Loading a CD
Selecting Tracks (songs)
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 play-
ing.
Press the [a] or [d] button.
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.
CD SLOT
∗ 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.
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.
• Discs not bearing the
played with the unit. CD-ROMs cannot be played.
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
mark cannot be
∗ 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.
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.
Listening to the Disc already Inserted
Press the [FNC] button to select the CD mode,
the CD will start playing.
Stopping (pausing) Playback
While the CD playing pressing the [s] button
will stop the CD and “PAUSE” indicate.
∗ A scan play will start from the track following the
one currently playing.
Press the [s] button again to resume play-
Repeat Play
back.
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.
Ejecting the CD
Press the [Q] button, then the CD will be
ejected.
Note:
• 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.
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.
Top Function
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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MP3 Mode Operation
MP3 Special Function Menu
1. When playing an MP3 CD, press the
[ROTARY] knob to display the MP3 Special
Function Menu.
What is MP3?
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.
2. There are 2 functions in the Special Function
Menu.
1) FLD UP: DN ➜ 2) MP3 SRCH
3. To select the next function, press the
[ROTARY] knob again.
4. When a function is selected, turn the
[ROTARY] knob clockwise or
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.
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.
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.
G Logical format (File system)
• 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)
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.
Turn clockwise. – Folder up
G Number of files or folders
Turn counterclockwise. – Folder down
• 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.
2. When a desired folder is selected, the MP3
CD player will play it.
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.
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
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 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
expected 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 sequence numbers such as "01" to "99",
depending on your CD writer.
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
A
will be unable to find the file and show
“NOTFOUND” on the LCD.
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.
For example, a medium with the following
folder/file hierarchy is shown below.
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
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.
Display
Description
Pressing the
[ROTARY] knob
1 F>
Play current
folder
Indicates this
is a folder
2 File Name Play current
file
Indicates this
is a file name
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MP3 Mode Operation
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.
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.
2. There are 2 types of random play accessible
for MP3 CDs; Random track and Random
folder.
2. There are 2 types of scan play accessible for
MP3 CD; Scan track and Scan folder.
Scan access
Function
Display
SCN
Display
Random access
Function
Press the [SCN] Scan in
button less than 1 current folder
second
RDM
indicator
Press the [RDM] Random
button less than 1 track in current
indicator
seconds
folder only
Folder
SCN
&
Press the [SCN] Scan first
button more than 1 track of
second
Folder &
RDM
indicator
Press the [RDM] Random track
button more than 1 in all folders
seconds
each folder
indicator
3. Each time the button is pressed, scan play
turns on or off.
3. Each time the button is pressed, random
play turns on or off.
4. When the scan play function is on, the SCN
indicator will be displayed. When the function
is off, the indicator will not be displayed.
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.
Display Selection
1. You can choose the display type for MP3 CD
by pressing the [DISP] button.
Repeat MP3 CD
1. This function enables you to replay the track
or folder you are listening to.
To select the next type, press the [DISP] but-
ton again.
2. There are 2 types of repeat play accessible
for MP3 CD; Repeat track and Repeat folder.
The arrangement is shown below.
**Please refer to figure 1
Repeat access
Function Display
Title Display Mode
1. There are 5 types of display for the Title Dis-
play mode.
Press the [RPT] Repeat RPT indicator
button less than 1 current
seconds
song
2. To select the next type, press the [DISP] but-
Press the [RPT] Repeat Folder & RPT
button more than 1 current indicator
ton for 2 second or longer.
The arrangement is shown below.
seconds
folder
After 2 seconds
3. Each time the button is pressed, repeat play
turns on or off.
FOLDER
TRACK
Folder Title
Track Title
Album Tag
Artist Tag
Title Tag
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.
ALBUM-T
ARTIST-T
TITLE-T
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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.
4. If a MP3 file does not support for ID3 TAG,
the display will show "NO TAG"
Note:
• The folder name will be displayed as "ROOT"
which the file allocates in the root folder.
• 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.
CD-DA / MP3 Selection On
Multi-Session CD
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.
2. Default setting for files to be played on multi-
session CD is CD-DA files.
3. Press the [BND] button for more than 1 sec-
ond will toggle between selection of CD-DA
and MP3 files to be played.
4. When CD-DA type is selected, display will
show "M-S CD". When MP3 type is selected,
display will show "M-S MP3".
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.
6. Types of recording that can be played are as
follows.
Setting
Set to CD Set to MP3
Disc
Mixed with CD and Play CD
MP3 type tracks
Play MP3
CD type track only
Play CD
Play CD
MP3 type track only Play MP3 Play MP3
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.
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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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7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
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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8. 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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9. SPECIFICATIONS
FM Tuner
Frequency Range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Audio
Maximum Power Output: 204 W (51 W ✕ 4 ch)
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf
Continuous Average Power Output:
25 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
General
AM Tuner
Power Supply Voltage:
14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.6 V allowable),
negative ground
Frequency Range:
MW 531 kHz to 1602 kHz
LW 153 kHz to 279 kHz
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω(4 Ωto 8 Ωallowable)
Weight: 2.42 lb. (1.1 kg)
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV
CD Player
System: Compact disc audio system
Dimensions:
178 mm Width ✕ 50 mm Height ✕ 152 mm
Depth
Usable Discs: Compact disc
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 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
188 mm
58 mm
16,22.05,24
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.
CD-ROM Format: ISO9660 Level 1, 2, Romeo
and Joliet
• If this is not done, severe damage to the source
unit way happen.
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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