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DB458RMC
CD/MP3/WMA Receiver / Music Catcher
•
Récepteur CD/MP3/WMA: Music Catcher
•
CD/MP3/WMA Empfänger/Music Catcher
•
Lettore CD/MP3/WMA con ricevitore/Music Catcher
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CD/MP3/WMA Radio/Music Catcher
•
Receptor y reproductor de CD/MP3/WMA/Music Catcher
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CD/MP3/WMA-receiver med Music Catcher
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Receptor de CD/MP3/WMA/Music Catcher
Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.
∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.
∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).
∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.
CAUTIONS:
OBS!
This appliance contains a laser system and
is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER
Apparaten innehåller laserkomponenten
som avger laserstrålning överstigande
gränsen för laserklass 1.
PRODUCT”. To use this model properly,
read this Owner’s Manual carefully and keep
this manual for your future reference. In
case of any trouble with this player, please
contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service
station”. To prevent direct exposure to the
laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
VAROITUS
Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää
laserdiodin, joka lähettää näkymätöntä
silmille vaarallista lasersäteilyä.
!CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
ADVARSEL.
Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på
apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder
med laserstråler af klasse 1, hvilket betyder,
at der anvendes laserstråler af svageste
klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets
yderside kan blive udsat for utilladelig
kraftig stråling.
APPARATET BØR KUN ÅBNES AF
FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL
APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER!
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her
gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer
imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i
apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsaætte
sig for laserstråling.
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Handling Compact Discs
Contents
1. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3
Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................. 4
2. CONTROLS..................................................................................................................................... 5
3. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions ..................................................................................... 6
Display Items ................................................................................................................................... 8
LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 8
4. DCP ................................................................................................................................................. 9
5. REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 10
Inserting the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 10
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons .................................................................................... 11
6. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 12
Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................... 12
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 13
RDS Operations ............................................................................................................................ 15
CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 18
MUSIC CATCHER Operations ...................................................................................................... 22
Operations Common to Each Mode .............................................................................................. 24
7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................................................................................ 26
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 27
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 28
• Never play a compact disc with any
cellophane tape or other glue on it or with
peeling off marks. If you try to play such a
compact disc, you may not be able to get it
back out of the CD player or it may damage
the CD player.
Use only compact discs bearing the
mark.
or
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other
specially shaped compact discs.
Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode
may not be usable.
• Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use
of such discs may cause misoperation or
damage.
Handling
• Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and
CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high
temperature and humidity and some of CD-R
and CD-RW discs may not be played.
• To remove a 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.
Therefore, do not leave them for a long time in
the car.
• Do not use commercially available CD
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc
or cause breakdown of the internal
mechanism.
• New discs may have some roughness around
the edges. If such discs are used, the player
may not work or the sound may skip. Use a
ball-point pen or the like to remove any
roughness from the edge of the disc.
Storage
• Do not expose compact discs to direct
sunlight or any heat source.
Ball-point pen
Roughness
• Do not expose compact discs to excess
humidity or dust.
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat
from heaters.
Cleaning
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.
• 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.
• Never stick labels on the surface of the
compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil
or pen.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
• Do not use any solvents, such as
commercially available cleaners, anti-static
spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.
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
• After using special compact disc cleaner, let
the compact disc dry off well before playing it.
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. The condensation will disappear
naturally allowing normal operation.
3. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the sound
to skip.
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CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI
REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS
3. NOMENCLATURE
2.
Notes:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
• MC is the abbreviation of MUSIC CATCHER.
Main unit / Appareil principal / Hauptgerät / Apparecchio principale
Hoofdtoestel / Unidad principal / Huvudenhet / Unidade principal
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
[RELEASE] button
[SCN] button
• Deeply push in the button to unlock the DCP.
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each
track while in the CD/MP3, MC mode.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to perform folder scan play while in the
MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.
[
]
[
[
]
CD SLOT
ROTARY
[
]
DIRECT
[
]
[SENSOR]
• Receiver for remote control unit
• Operating range: 30˚ in all directions
]
SENSOR
[ ]
D
[
]
RELEASE
[
]
REC
[ROTARY] knob
[UP], [DN] buttons
Select the Folder. (MP3/WMA disc, MC mode
only)
[
[
[
]
RPT
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise.
• Use the knob to perform various settings.
•
[
]
]
RDM
]
SCN
[TA] button
[
]
]
UP
[
], [
]
[CD SLOT]
• CD insertion slot.
• Use the button to set the TA (Traffic
Announcement) standby mode.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to go into the RDS adjustment mode.
[
DN
[D] button
• Switch the display indication (Main display,
Title display, Clock display).
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to enter the display adjust mode.
[ ]
Z
[
]
[
]
TA
BND
[
]
A-M
[ER] button
[ ]
T
[
]
ER
•
Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to turn on or off the play list mode. (MP3/
WMA disc only)
[
]
SRC
[Q] button
• This functions as the [ER] button in the MC
mode. Each time you press the button, the
function switches in the following order: TRK
ERASE ➜ FLD ERASE ➜ Normal mode.
• Press to eject a CD loaded in the unit.
[DIRECT] buttons
• Store a station into memory or recall it
directly while in the radio mode.
•
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer,
and the unit enters the ALL ERASE mode.
[REC] button
[T] button
• Use the button to input a title in the CD/MC
mode.
• Use the button to switch the user titles or
track titles.
• Use the button to scroll the title during the
CD-text play.
• Press the button during CD playback, and the
track currently being played back is recorded
onto MC. (TRACK REC)
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or
longer during CD playback, and all tracks are
recorded onto MC. (DISC REC)
[RPT] button
[BND] button
• Repeat play while in the CD/MP3, MC mode.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to perform folder repeat play while in
the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.
• Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual
tuning while in the radio mode.
• Play a first track while in the CD/MP3, MC
mode.
• Press the button to change the character.
[RDM] button
• Perform random play while in the CD/MP3,
MC mode.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to perform folder random play while in
the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.
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[SRC] button
• Press the button to turn on the power.
Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to turn off the power.
• Switch the operation mode among the Radio
mode, etc.
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Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
[A-M] button
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode
(bass/treble, balance/fader)
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn
on or off the MAGNA BASS EXTENED.
[Z] button
• Use the button to select one of the three types
of sound characteristics already stored in
memory. (Z-Enhancer)
[a], [d] buttons
• Select a station while in the radio mode or
select a track when listening to a CD/MP3,
MC mode. These buttons are used to make
various settings.
•
Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to switch the fast-forward/fast-backward.
[
] button
• Play or pause a CD while in the CD/MP3, MC
mode.
• Press and hold the [
] button for 2 seconds
or longer after selecting the ERASE mode,
and the track is erased.
• Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.
When the button is pressed and held, auto
store is performed.
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Display Items
Operation status indication
Titles, PS names, CT(clock),
etc. are displayed.
: WMA indication
: MP3 indication
Preset station display
: Mute indication
: High Quality indication
: Manual indication
Music Catcher mode indication
Long Play indication
:
Folder indication
: Scan indication
: Repeat indication
: Random indication
Record indication
:Z-Enhancer indication
: Alternative frequency indication
: Regional indication
: Traffic announcement indication
: Traffic progr
amme indication
: Programme type indication
: MAGNA BASS EXTEND
indication
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. 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
orientation.)
We recommend taking the DCP with you when
leaving the car.
DCP
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [SRC] 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
detaching it. (See figure below.)
∗ 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
pressing on it with fingernails, pens,
screwdrivers, 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
Note:
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry
cloth only.
2.
DCP
1.
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5. REMOTE CONTROL
If you buy the RCB-172 sold
separately, you can enjoy the use
of the Remote Control function.
Signal transmitter
[
]
[
[
]
SRC
BND
]
[
[
], [
]
[
], [
]
a d
]
]
[
[
]
MUTE
DISP
[
TA
]
PTY
[
]
[
]
AF
PS/AS
Inserting the Battery
1 Turn over the remote control unit and slide the cover
in the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.
2 Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion guides,
with the printed side (+) facing upwards.
3 Press the battery in the direction indicated by the
arrow so that it slides into the compartment.
4 Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks into
place.
Insertion guide
Notes:
Misuse may result in rupture of the battery, producing
leakage of fluid and resulting in personal injury or
damage to surrounding materials. Always follow these
safety precautions:
R
• Use only the designated battery .
• When replacing the battery, insert properly, with +/–
polarities oriented correctly.
• Do not subject battery to heat, or dispose of in fire or
water. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
• Dispose of used batteries properly.
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
Mode
Button
CD/MP3/MC
(MUSIC CATCHER)
Radio (RDS)
[SRC]
Switches among radio, CD/MP3, MC.
Switches reception band.
Plays the first track.
Top play.
[BND]
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).
Moves preset channels up and down.
[
[
] , [
] , [
]
]
Moves tracks up and down.
When pressed and held for 1 second or
longer:
Fast-forward/fast-backward.
No function.
Switches between playback and pause.
[
]
Turns mute on and off.
TA on and off.
[MUTE]
[TA]
Switches among main display, title display, clock (CT) display.
[DISP]
[PS/AS]
Preset scan.
Scan play.
When pressed and held for 2 seconds or
longer: Auto store.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to perform folder scan play while in the
MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.
[AF]
AF function on and off.
When pressed and held for 1 second or
longer: REG function on and off
Repeat play.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to perform folder Repeat play while in
the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.
[PTY]
PTY mode on and off.
Random play.
Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to perform folder Random play while in
the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.
∗ Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.
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6. OPERATIONS
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
Basic Operations
chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).
Switching the display
1. Press the [D] button to select the desired
CAUTION
Be sure to lower the volume before switching
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.
display.
2. Each time you press the [D] button, the
display switches in the following order:
Main display ➜ Title display ➜ Clock (CT)
display ➜ Main display
∗ Once selected, the preferred display becomes
the display default. When a function
adjustment such as volume is made, the
screen will momentarily switch to that
function’s display, then revert back to the
preferred display several seconds after the
adjustment.
∗ For information on how to enter a title, refer to
the subsection “Entering titles” in section
“Operations Common to Each Mode”.
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.
1. Press the [SRC] 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.
CT (Clock Time) function
The CT function receives CT data sent from an
RDS station and displays the time. Press the [D]
button to switch to the CT display.
∗ If a CT data is not being received, “CT––:––”
appears in the display.
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1 second
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.
Note:
Note:
• System check
• CT data is not transmitted in some countries and
by some broadcast stations. Also, in some areas,
the CT may not display accurately.
The first time this unit is turned on after the wire
connections are completed, it must be checked
what equipment is connected. When the power is
turned on, the system check starts, and the
“SYSTEM CHK” appears in the display, then
“TUNER” appears in the display, the system
check is completed.
Setting MAGNA BASS EXTEND
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND 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.
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the
operation mode.
∗ The factory default setting is off.
1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second
or longer to turn on the MAGNA BASS
EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” lights in the
display.
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the
operation mode changes in the following order:
Radio mode ➜ CD/MP3 mode ➜
M-CATCHER mode ➜ Radio mode...
2. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second
or longer to turn off the MAGNA BASS
EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” goes off from the
display.
Adjusting the volume
1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
increases the volume; turning it
counterclockwise decreases the volume.
∗ The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33
(maximum).
Setting the Z-Enhancer
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone
effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.
∗ The factory default setting is “Z+ OFF”.
Each time you press the [Z] button, the tone
effect changes in the following order:
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Radio Operations
“Z-EHCER 1” ➜ “Z-EHCER 2” ➜ “Z-EHCER 3”
➜ “Z+ OFF” ➜ “Z-EHCER 1”...
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio
mode. The frequency or PS appears in the
display.
• Z-EHCER 1 : bass emphasized
• Z-EHCER 2 : treble emphasized
• Z-EHCER 3 : bass and treble emphasized
∗ PS: Programme service name
• Z+ OFF
: no sound effect
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio
band. Each time the button is pressed, the
radio reception band changes in the following
order:
Audio Mode Adjustments
1. Press the [A-M] button to select the
adjustment mode. The mode switches as
follows each time the [A-M] button is
pressed:
FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜AM (MW/LW) ➜ FM1...
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the
desired station.
BASS ➜ TREB ➜ BAL ➜ FAD ➜ Previous
mode
∗ The display returns to the previous mode 7
seconds after the adjustment.
∗ When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the function
mode is reached.
Tuning
There are 3 types of tuning mode available,
seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
Note:
Seek tuning
• When the Z-Enhancer function is turned on,
BASS (bass) and TREB (treble) cannot be
selected.
There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and
LOCAL SEEK.
DX SEEK can automatically tune in to
receivable broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK
can tune in to only broadcast stations with a
good reception sensitivity.
• Adjusting the bass (BASS)
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
emphasizes the bass; turning it
counterclockwise attenuates the bass.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM (MW, LW)).
2. Tune into a station.
• Adjusting the treble (TREB)
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
emphasizes the treble; turning it
∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold
the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.
“MANU” in the display goes off and seek
tuning is now available.
counterclockwise attenuates the treble.
∗ If “TA” is lit in the display, TP stations are
automatically sought.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
●DX SEEK
• Adjusting the balance (BAL)
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
emphasizes the sound from the right
speaker; turning it counterclockwise
emphasizes the sound from the left speaker.
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.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: L13 to R13)
∗ When seek tuning starts, “DX” appears in the
display.
• Adjusting the fader (FAD)
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
emphasizes the sound from the front
speakers; turning it counterclockwise
emphasizes the sound from the rear
speakers.
●LOCAL 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
sensitivity are selected.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: F12 to R12)
∗ When local seeking starts, “LO” appears in the
• When the adjustment is complete
3. Press the [A-M] button several times until the
function mode is reached.
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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
stations 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
frequency changes one step at a time. In the
quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the
desired frequency.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).
2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds
or longer. The stations with good reception
are stored automatically to the preset
channels.
∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and
hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.
“MANU” is lit in the display and manual tuning
is now available.
∗ 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.
2. Tune into a station.
●Quick tuning:
Press and hold the [a] or [d] button for 1
Preset scan
second or longer to tune in a station.
Preset scan receives the stations stored in
preset memory in order. This function is useful
when searching for a desired station in memory.
●Step tuning:
Press the [a] or [d] button to manually
tune in a station.
1. Press the [ ] button.
∗ If no operation is performed for more than 7
seconds, manual tuning is cancelled and the
display returns to the previous mode.
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the
[
] button again to continue receiving that
station.
Note:
Recalling a preset station
• Be careful not to press and hold the [ ] button
for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store
function is engaged and the unit starts storing
stations.
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio
stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding
[DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio
frequency automatically.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to
recall the stored station.
∗ Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2 seconds or longer to store that station
into preset memory.
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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●OFF:
RDS (Radio Data System)
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data.
“AF” in the display goes off and AF function
turns off.
4. Press the [TA] button to return to the
This system can display the name of the
broadcast station being received (PS) and can
automatically switch to the broadcast station
with the best reception as you move long
distances (AF switching).
previous mode.
∗ If the reception of the current broadcast station
deteriorates, “PI SEARCH” appears in the display
and the radio searches for the same programme
on another frequency.
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.
REG (Regional programme) function
When the REG function is ON, the optimum
regional station can be received. When this
function is OFF, if the regional station area
switches as you drive, a regional station for that
region is received.
Additionally, if EON information is received, this
information enables automatic switching of other
preset stations on the same network and
interruption of the station being received with
traffic information from other stations (TP). This
function is not available in some areas.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
Notes:
When using the RDS function, always set the
radio to FM mode.
• 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.
1. Press and hold the [TA] button for 1 second
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment
mode.
• AF
• PS
• PTY
• EON
• TP
: Alternative Frequency
: Programme Service Name
: Programme Type
: Enhanced Other Network
: Traffic Programme
∗ RDS interrupt does not function during AM radio
reception.
2. Press the [
a] or [d] button to select “REG”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
∗ When set receives RDS signal, and can read PS
data, PS appears in the display.
“OFF”.
●ON:
“REG” in the display lights and REG function
turns on.
Switching the display
This allows switching of the indication during
RDS reception.
●OFF:
“REG” in the display goes off and REG
function turns off.
1. Each time you press the [D] button, the
display changes in the following order:
4. Press the [TA] button to return to the
PS-NAME ➜ PTY ➜ CLOCK (CT) ➜ PS-
NAME…
previous mode.
Manually tuning a regional station
AF function
The AF function switches to a different
frequency on the same network in order to
maintain optimum reception.
in the same network
1. This function is valid when the AF function is
ON and the REG function is OFF.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
Note:
• This function can be used when a regional
broadcast of the same network is received.
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to
1. Press and hold the [TA] button for 1 second
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment
mode.
call out the regional station.
2. Press the [
a] or [d] button to select “AF”.
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.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
●ON:
“AF” in the display lights and AF function
turns on.
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TA (Traffic Announcement)
In the TA standby mode, when a traffic
announcement 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.
PTY
This function enables you to listen to a
broadcast of the selected programme type 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.
∗ 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.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
1. Press and hold the [TA] button for 1 second
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment
mode.
●Setting the TA standby mode
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select “PTY”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
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 announcement is broadcast. When
a traffic announcement broadcast starts, “TRA
INFO” appears in the display. If you press the
[TA] button while a traffic announcement
“OFF”.
●ON:
“PTY” in the display lights and PTY standby
mode is turned on. When the selected PTY
broadcast starts, the PTY item name
appears in the display.
broadcast is being received, the traffic
announcement broadcast reception is cancelled
and the unit goes into the TA standby mode.
●OFF:
“PTY” in the display goes off and PTY
standby mode is cancelled.
●Cancelling the TA standby mode
4. Press the [TA] button to return to the
As “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.
previous mode.
●Cancelling a PTY interrupt broadcast
∗ If “TP” is not lit, pressing the [TA] button searches
for a TP station.
Press the [TA] button during the PTY interrupt
broadcast, the PTY interrupt is cancelled and
the unit returns to PTY standby mode.
●Searching for a TP station
When “TP” is not lit, if you press the [TA] button,
“TA” in the display lights and the unit
automatically receives a TP station.
Selecting PTY
1. Press and hold the [TA] button for 1 second
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment
mode.
Note:
• 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.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select “PTY-
SEL <E>”.
3. Press the [ ] button.
Auto store function for TP stations
You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into
preset memory. If the number of TPcan be received
less than 6, broadcast stations already stored in
memory and left without being overwritten.
4. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons.
Alternatively, turn the [ROTARY] knob to
select the desired PTY.
5. Press the [TA] button to return to the
previous mode.
As “TA” lit in the display, press and hold the [
button for 2 seconds or longer. The TP stations
with the good reception sensitivity are stored
into preset memory.
]
∗ Below are the factory default settings stored
for the [DIRECT] buttons.
∗ Even if you select FM1 or FM2, a TP station is stored
into memory for FM3.
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PTY item
Contents
PTY item
Preset
number
ENGLISH
News
ENGLISH
Contents
News
1
2
3
4
5
6
News
News
Affairs
Info
Today’s events
Information
Sports
Info
Information
Pop Music
Pop M
Sport
Sport
Sport
Educate
Drama
Education
Drama
Classics
Easy M
Serious Classical Music
Easy Listening Music
Culture
Science
Varied
Culture
∗ The PTY select mode is cancelled automatically 7
seconds after a PTY is selected.
Science
Variety
PTY seek
Pop M
Pop music
Rock music
Easy music
Light music
Classics
Other music
Weather
Finance
1. Press and hold the [TA] button for 1 second or
longer to switch to the RDS adjustment mode.
Rock M
Easy M
Light M
Classics
Other M
Weather
Finance
Children
Social
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select
“PTY-SEL <E>”.
3. Press the [ ] button.
4. Press the [a] or [d] button. If you press
the [d] button, the unit seeks a PTY
broadcast moving up the frequencies; if you
press the [a] button, it seeks moving down
the frequencies.
For children
Social
∗ If no station with the selected PTY broadcast
can be received, the unit returns to the PTY
select mode.
Religion
Phone In
Travel
Religion
Phone in
Travel
PTY preset memory
1. Press and hold the [TA] button for 1 second
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment
mode.
Leisure
Jazz
Leisure
Jazz
Country
Nation M
Oldies
Country
Nation music
Oldies
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select
“PTY-SEL <E>”.
Folk M
Document
Folk music
Documentaries
3. Press the [ ] button.
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired PTY.
The 29 types of PTY below can be selected.
Emergency broadcast
5. 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.
If an emergency broadcast is received, all the
function mode operations are stopped.
“ALARM” appears in the display and the
emergency broadcast can be heard.
●Cancelling an emergency broadcast
If you press the [TA] button, emergency
broadcast reception is cancelled.
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations
Switching the PTY display language
You can select one of 4 languages (English,
German, Swedish or French) for the PTY
displayed in the display.
MP3/WMA
What is MP3?
MP3 is an audio compression method and
classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards.
This audio compression method has penetrated
into PC users and become a standard format.
∗ The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”.
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or
longer to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
This MP3 features the original audio data
compression to about 10 percent of its initial
size with a high sound quality. This means that
about 10 music CDs can be recorded on a CD-
R disc or CD-RW disc to allow a long listening
time without having to change CDs.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select
“LANGUAGE”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired language.
4. Press the [D] button to return to the previous
What is WMA?
mode.
WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media
Audio, an audio file format developed by
Microsoft Corporation.
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.
Notes:
• If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio
is output. (The WMA indicator blinks.)
∗ The factory default setting is “19”.
• Windows Media™, and the Windows ® logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
●To disable DRM (Digital Rights
Management):
During a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt, turn the
[ROTARY] knob 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 interrupt.
1. When using Windows Media Player 8, click
on TOOLS ➜ OPTIONS ➜ COPY MUSIC
tab, then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick
the check box for PROTECT CONTENT.
Then, reconstruct files.
2. When using Windows Media Player 9, click
on TOOL ➜ OPTIONS ➜ MUSIC RECORD
tab, then under Recording settings, unclick
the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED
MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files.
Personally constructed WMA files are used
at your own responsibility.
Precautions when creating MP3/WMA disc
● Usable sampling rates and bit rates:
1. MP3: Sampling rate 11.025 kHz-48 kHz,
Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR
2. WMA: Bit rate 48 kbps-192 kbps
● File extensions
1. Always add a file extension “.MP3” or
“.WMA” to MP3 or WMA file by using single
byte letters. If you add a file extension other
than specified or forget to add the file
extension , the file cannot be played.
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2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.
The indication “––:––” appears in the play
time display if you attempt to play files
without MP3/WMA data.
1. Types of recording that can be played are as
follows.
Setting
Set to CD
Set to MP3/WMA
Disc
● Logical format (File system)
Mixed with CD and
MP3/WMA type tracks
Play CD
Play MP3/WMA
1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc
or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level
1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo” as the writing
software format. Normal play may not be
possible if the disc is recorded on another
format.
CD type track only Play CD
Play CD
MP3/WMA type track only Play MP3/WMA Play MP3/WMA
2. After making these settings, remove the disc
and then reinsert it.
2. The folder name and file name can be
displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play
but the title must be within 128 single byte
alphabetical letters and numerals (including
an extension).
3. When a mixed mode CD is loaded and CD is
set, the track to be played first is MP3/WMA
file data and no sound is heard.
Note:
• When playing a CCCD (Copy Control CD), set the
setting to CD type. When this is set to MP3/WMA
type, the CD cannot be played normally in some
cases.
3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder
having the same name.
● Folder structure
1. A disc with a folder having more than 8
hierarchical levels will be impossible.
Loading a CD
1. Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT
with the label side facing up. The CD plays
automatically after loading.
● Number of files or folders
1. Up to 255 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 500 files can be played.
Notes:
2. Tracks are played in the order that they were
recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not
always be played in the order displayed on
the PC.)
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
•
If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be another
CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.
• Discs not bearing the
or
mark and
3. Some noise may occur depending on the type
of encoder software used while recording.
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
Multisession function
When a disc contains both normal CD type tracks
and MP3/WMA type tracks mixedly, you can
select which type of the recorded tracks to play.
Backup Eject function
Just pressing the [Q] button ejects the disc
even if the power to the unit was not turned on.
●Default value is “CD”.
1. Press the [Q] button. Remove the disc after
it is ejected.
Each time you press and hold the [BND] button
for 1 second or longer, the mixed mode is
switched between CD type or MP3/WMA type.
The following indication appears in the title
display when switching the track type to be
played.
Notes:
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this
can damage the CD.
• If a CD is left in the ejected position for 15
seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded. (Auto
reload).
● Display when CD type
M-SESS CD
track is selected:
● Display when MP3/WMA
type track is selected:
M-SESS MP3
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●CD-TEXT disc
CAUTION
• Do not try to put your hand or fingers in
the disc insertion slot. Also never insert
foreign objects into the slot.
User title (disc) ➜ CD-text title (disc) ➜
Artist name ➜ CD-text title (track) ➜
User title (disc)...
●MP3/WMA disc
• Do not insert discs where adhesive comes
out from cellophane tape or a rental CD
label, or discs with marks where
cellophane tape or rental CD labels were
removed. It may be impossible to extract
these discs from the unit and they may
cause the unit to break down.
Folder ➜ Track ➜ Album TAG ➜ Artist TAG
➜ Title TAG ➜ Folder...
●M-CATCHER
Folder
Notes:
Track
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user title
has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the display.
• If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, “NO TAG”
appears in the display.
• For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.3 / 2.2 / 1.1 / 1.0.
• Tag displays give priority to V2.3 / 2.2
• In the case of album Tags for WMA, the
information written into the extension header is
displayed.
Listening to a disc already loaded
in the unit
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP3
mode.
When the unit enters the CD/MP3 mode, play
starts automatically.
• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags.
If there is no disc loaded, the indication “NO
DISC” appears in the title display.
Selecting a track
●Track-up
Radio ➜ CD/MP3 ➜ M-CATCHER ➜ Radio…
∗ The mode changes each time the [SRC] button is
pressed.
1. Press the [d] button to move ahead to the
beginning of the next track.
2. Each time you press the [d] button, the
track advances ahead to the beginning of the
next track.
MUSIC CATCHER
In the M-CATCHER (MC) mode, the files
recorded in the built-in flash memory are played
back. Operations for listening to a recording
made using MUSIC CATCHER are the same as
“CD/MP3/WMA Operations”. For operations for
recoding using MUSIC CATCHER, refer to the
section “MUSIC CATCHER Operations”.
●Track-down
1. Press the [a] button to move back to the
beginning of the current track.
2. Press the [a] button twice to move to the
beginning of the previous track.
Pausing play
Fast-forward/fast-backward
1. Press the [ ] button to pause play.
“PAUSE” appears in the display.
●Fast-forward
Press and hold the [d] button for 1 second or
2. To resume CD play, press the [ ] button
again.
longer.
●Fast-backward
Press and hold the [a] button for 1 second or
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/
WMA disc or M-CATCHER, and user titles input
with this unit.
longer.
∗ For MP3/WMA disc, it takes some time until the start
of searching and between tracks. In addition, the
playing time may have a margin of error.
1. Press the [D] button to display the title.
2. Each time you press the [T] button, the title
Folder Select
display changes in the following order:
This function allows you to select a folder
containing MP3/WMA files and start playing
from the first track in the folder.
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1. Press the [UP] or [DN] button.
●Repeat play
This function allows you to play the current track
repeatedly.
Press the [DN] button to move to the
previous folder.
1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat play.
Press the [UP] button to move to the next
folder.
The indication “RPT” lights in the display.
●Folder repeat play
This function allows you to play a track currently
being played in the MP3/WMA folder repeatedly.
Root folder
1
2
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second
or longer to perform folder repeat play.
The indications “ALL···” and “RPT” light in
the display.
3
4
●Random play
This function allows you to play all tracks
recorded on a disc in a random order.
1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random
5
play.
The indication “RDM” lights in the display.
●Folder random play
∗ Press the [UP] button while in the final folder
to shift to the first folder.
This function allows you to play all the tracks of
all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in
a random order.
∗ Folder without an MP3/WMA file is not
selectable.
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1
second or longer to perform folder random
play.
2. To select a track, press the [a] or [d]
button.
The indications “ALL···” and “RDM” light in
the display.
Top function
The top function resets the CD player to the first
track of the disc. Press the [BND] button to play
the first track (track No. 1) on the disc.
∗ In case of MP3/WMA, the first track of a folder being
played will be returned.
●To cancel play
1. Press the operating button previously
selected.
Play list mode
Other various play functions
This function allows you to play tracks, up to
latest 5 time stamps, by reading the play list
information written on the disc.
●Scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the first
10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a disc.
1. Press and hold the [ER] button for 1 second
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.
or longer to turn on or off the play list mode.
The indication “SCN” lights in the display.
∗ Scan play starts from the next track after the
track currently being played.
∗ Play list play is possible only when there is a
file whose extension is “.M3U” on the CD-R/
RW.
∗ Up to 5 play lists can be recognized, and up to
255 files can be recognized per play list.
●Folder scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of the first track of all the
folders on an MP3/WMA disc.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to change the
track.
3. Press the [DN] button to move to the
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1
previous play list.
second or longer to perform folder scan play.
Press the [UP] button to move to the next
The indications “ALL···” and “SCN” light in
play list.
the display.
∗ Folder scan play starts from the next track
after the track currently being played.
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MUSIC CATCHER
Operations
Notes:
• The SCN/RPT/RDM functions cannot be used
while in the play list mode.
• The title display changes from folder name to play
list name.
Note:
• Playback of recordings made with MUSIC
CATCHER is perfomed in the same way as for
CD/MP3. See pages 20-21 for details.
Making a play list
1. Write desired tracks to a CD-R/RW, etc. Be
sure to use alphanumeric/ASCII characters
for all file names.
Setting a recording mode
The recording mode for MUSIC CATCHER (MC)
can be switched between the following 2
modes:
2. Make a play list by using a multimedia
player, etc. and save the data. The file format
must be M3U.
• HQ (High Quality) MODE: about 130 minutes
• LP (Long Play) MODE: about 173 minutes
∗ The factory default setting is “HQ”.
3. Again, write this play list to the CD-R/RW,
etc.
Notes:
• When writing to a CD-R/RW, etc., be sure to use
alphanumeric/ASCII characters.
• Up to 5 layers can be recognized as a list. For
written play lists, latest 5 lists are recognized in
the order in which they are written.
• When writing to a CD-R/RW, etc., turn off the Disc
At Once function.
• When adding a play list, it is recommended to
write it in the “Root” folder.
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or
longer to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select
“MC-REC”.
3. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or
counterclockwise and select “HQ” or “LP”.
4. Press the [D] button to return to the previous
mode.
Setting RDS interrupt during
recording
The RDS interrupt function can be switched on
or off during recording using MUSIC CATCHER.
∗ The factory default setting is “OF” (off).
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or
longer to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select
“RDS-INT MC”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OF” (off).
● ON:
When “ON” is selected, recording is
suspended at the occurrence of an RDS
interrupt during recording. (The output is
switched to RDS audio.)
● OF (off):
When “OF” is selected, recording continues
even at the occurrence of an RDS interrupt
during recording. (RDS audio is not output.)
Notes:
• At the occurrence of an emergency broadcast
(alarm interrupt), recording is suspended even
when RDS interrupt is set to “OF”.
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• When TEL interrupt is set to “MUTE”, recording is
suspended even when RDS interrupt is set to
“OF”. To avoid this, set the “TEL-SWITCH” setting
to “TEL OFF” or disconnect the cellular phone
from the unit.
∗ For details on “Cellular phone interrupt setting”,
refer to the section “Operations Common to Each
Mode” of each owner’s manual.
Recording operation (REC function)
Recording using MUSIC CATCHER is performed
in the CD/MP3 mode and the following 2
recording modes are available: “TRACK REC” to
record only one track currently being played back
and “DISC REC” to record all tracks on the CD.
●TRACK REC
4. Press the [D] button to return to the previous
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP3
mode.
mode.
2. Play back a track to be recorded and press
the [REC] button. Then, the “R” indicator
blinks on the display, “TRACK REC” shows
on the title display for 2 seconds, and
recording starts.
Notes on recording using MUSIC
CATCHER:
• Recording operations are to be performed in
the CD/MP3 mode.
∗ When recording is complete, the “R” indicator
goes off and “REC DONE” shows on the
display for 2 seconds.
• Recordable media are CD-DAs only.
• Discs (CD-R/CD-RW) created by copying on a
music recorder cannot be recorded.
●DISC REC
• MP3/WMA discs cannot be recorded.
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP3
• Some CDs may show a subtractive time
indication in the area between tracks when
they are played back. A between-tracks area
is not recorded in such a CD.
mode.
2. Play back a CD to be recorded and press
and hold the [REC] button for 2 seconds or
longer. Then, the “R” indicator blinks on the
display, “DISC REC” shows on the display
for 2 seconds, and recording starts.
• In recording using MUSIC CATCHER, some
amount of silent time is created between the
tracks.
∗ When recording is complete, the “R” indicator
goes off and “REC DONE” shows on the
display for 2 seconds.
• If the disc contains some tracks that have been
already recorded, the other tracks are recorded.
• Folder and file names are added automatically
during recording. These file names cannot be
changed. (The file names correspond to the
track Nos. on the CD.)
Canceling recording
1. To suspend recording, press the [REC]
button again. Then, recording is canceled.
These folder names can be changed.
The display shows “CANCELED” for 2
seconds and then the playback of the CD
continues.
• If the disc is not recordable, “NO REC DSC”
shows on the display.
Notes:
• If the disc contains some tracks previously
• Recording also can be canceled by pressing the
recorded, “INCLUDED” shows on the display.
[SRC] or [Q] button.
• When recording is canceled, the file that has
been recorded incompletely is deleted.
• If there is no empty folder available, “FOLDER
FUL” shows on the display.
• When the memory capacity is used up,
“MEMO FULL” shows on the display and
recording is canceled.
Erasing operation (ERASE function)
Erasing recordings made using MUSIC
CATCHER is performed in the MC mode and
the following 3 erasing modes are available.
• Recording cannot be performed during SCN,
RPT, and RDM. In such cases, “BUSY” shows
on the display.
“TRK ERASE”
“FLD ERASE”
“ALL ERASE”
: erase only one track.
: erase the whole folder.
• The [ ], [a], [d], [BND] and [SCN/PRT/
RDM] buttons are invalid during recording.
When these buttons are pressed, “INVALID”
shows on the display.
: erase all the contents of
the flash memory.
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the MC
mode.
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MUSIC CATCHER Operations
Operations Common to
Each Mode
2. Each time you press the [ER] button, the
display switches in the following order:
To change settings
TRK ERASE ➜ FLD ERASE ➜ Normal
mode
Note:
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or
longer to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
• Do not turn off the power to the unit or switch the
operation mode during erasing recordings.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select the
“item name”.
●TRK ERASE
“SCREEN SVR” ↔ “MSG INP” ↔ “AUTO
SCROL” ↔ “DIMMER” ↔ “TEL-SWITCH”
↔ “SYS CHK<E>” ↔...
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the MC mode.
2. Play back a track to be erased, and press
the [ER] button to select “TRK ERASE”.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
“desired setting value”.
3. While “TRK ERASE” is showing on the
display, press and hold the [ ] button for 2
seconds or longer. The title display shows
“ERASING” as the track currently being
played back is erased.
∗ In the case of item names appearing with the
“E” suffix, after the item name, the [ ] button
must be pressed to display the setting value.
∗ After completing settings, press the [D] button
to return to the previous mode.
●FLD ERASE
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the MC mode.
●Turning the screen saver function on
2. Play back any track of the folder to be
erased, and press the [ER] button to select
“FLD ERASE”.
or off
This unit is provided with the screen saver
function which allows you to show various kinds
of patterns and characters in the Operation
Status indication area of the display. You can
turn on and off this function.
3. While “FLD ERASE” is showing on the
display, press and hold the [ ] button for 2
seconds or longer. The title display shows
“ERASING” as the folder currently being
played back is erased.
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.
●ALL ERASE
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the MC mode.
2. Press the [ER] button for 2 seconds or longer
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
to select “ALL ERASE”.
2-1. Select “SCREEN SVR”.
3. While “ALL ERASE” is showing on the
display, press and hold the [ ] button for 2
seconds or longer. The title display shows
“ERASING” as ALL ERASE is executed.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the setting.
Each time you turning the [ROTARY] knob,
the setting changes in the following order:
SS OFF ➜ SS ON ➜ SS MESSAGE
Remaining capacity of the memory
By pressing the [REC] button while in the MC
mode, the remaining capacity of the flash
memory can be displayed for 4 seconds as an
approximate recordable time in “MM (minute):
SS (second)”.
●Entering MESSAGE INFORMATION
When the use of the message is selected for the
screen saver setting, you can change the
contents of the message.
∗ Up to 30 characters can be entered.
∗
The factory default setting is “Welcome to Clarion”.
The title display shows “AVL 123:45”.
Note:
• The recordable time shown varies according to
the set recording mode
2-1. Select “MSG INP<E>”.
3-1. Press the [ ] button.
3-2. Press the [a] or [d] button to move the
cursor.
3-3. Press the [BND] button to select a
character. Each time you press the [BND]
button, the character changes in the
following order:
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Capital letters ➜ Numbers ➜ Symbols ➜
Umlaut ➜ Capital letters…
●Performing a system check
2-1. Select “SYS CHK<E>”.
3-4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
3-1. Press and hold the [ ] button for 1
second or longer.
desired character.
3-5. Repeat step 3-2 to 3-4 to enter up to 30
characters for message.
“SYSTEM CHK” appears in the display,
then the unit returns to the previous
operation mode.
3-6. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2
seconds or longer to store the message in
memory and cancel input message mode.
Entering titles
∗ Press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second
or longer to cancel the input message. Then
press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds
or longer to store the message and the
message return to default setting.
Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in
memory and displayed for CD and MUSIC
CATCHER. The number of titles that can be
entered for each mode are as follows.
Mode
Number of titles
50 titles
●Setting the method for title scroll
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA TITLE.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
CD mode
MC mode
64 titles
2-1. Select “AUTO SCROL”.
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the mode
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
you want to enter a title (CD or MC).
“OFF”.
2. Select and play a CD or MC for which you
want to enter the title.
● ON:
To scroll automatically.
3. Press the [D] button and display the title.
● OFF:
4. Press the [T] button to select user title in the
To scroll just 1 time when the title was
changed or the [T] button was pressed for
1 second or longer.
CD mode (or folder in the MC mode).
5. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or
longer.
●Dimmer control
You can setting the dimmer control “ON” or “OFF”.
∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.
6. Press the [a] or [d] button to move the
cursor.
7. Press the [BND] button to select a character.
Each time you press the [BND] button, the
character changes in the following order:
2-1. Select “DIMMER”.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or
“OFF”.
Capital letters ➜ Numbers➜ Symbols ➜
Umlaut ➜ Capital letters...
●Cellular phone interrupt setting
This unit requires special wiring to mute the
audio sigal automatically when a cellular
telphone rings in the car.
8. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the
desired character.
9. Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter up to 10
characters for the title.
∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.
2-1. Select “TEL-SWITCH”.
10.Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds
or longer to store the title into memory and
cancel title input mode.
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the setting.
Each time you turning the [ROTARY] knob,
the setting changes in the following order:
Clearing titles
TEL OFF
TEL MUTE
1. Select and play a CD or MC for which you
want to clear the title.
● TEL OFF:
This unit continues normal operation even
when the cellular phone is used.
2. Press the [D] button and display the title.
3. Press the [T] button to select user title in the
● TEL MUTE:
CD mode (or folder in the MC mode).
The sound from this unit is muted during
telephone calls.
4. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or
longer.
5. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1second
or longer.
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Operations Common to Each Mode
Note:
6. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds
or longer to clear the title and cancel title
input mode.
• When the folder name was cleared, it
automatically returns to the folder name which is
added automatically during recording.
7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
Problem
Cause
Measure
Power does not
turn on.
Fuse is blown.
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the
fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase.
(No sound is
produced.)
Incorrect wiring.
Consult your store of purchase.
No sound output Power antenna lead is
1. Turn the unit off.
when operating
the unit with
amplifiers or
power antenna
attached.
shorted to ground or
2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna
lead. Check each wire for a possible short to
ground using an ohm meter.
excessive current is required
for remote-on the amplifiers
or power antenna.
3. Turn the unit back on.
4. Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the
power antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers
turn off before all wires are attached, use an
external relay to provide remote-on voltage
(excessive current required).
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.
Nothing happens The microprocessor has
when buttons are malfunctioned due to noise,
pressed.
etc.
Display is not
accurate.
Reset button
DCP or main unit connectors Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with
are dirty.
cleaning alcohol.
No sound heard. MP3/WMA files are absent
in a disc.
Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly.
Files are not recognized as
an MP3/WMA file.
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.
File system is not correct.
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file
system.
Sound skips or is Disc is dirty.
noisy.
Clean the disc with a soft cloth.
Disc is heavily scratched or Replace with a disc with no scratches.
warped.
Sound is cut or
skipped.
MP3/WMA files are not
encoded properly.
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.
Noise is
generated or
noise is mixed
with sound.
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Problem
Cause
Measure
Sound is bad
directly after
power is turned
on.
Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.
the internal lens when the
car is parked in a humid
place.
Wrong filename
File system is not correct.
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file
system.
Play list play is
not performed.
File name or extension is
not correct.
Use alphanumeric/ASCII characters for MP3/WMA
file name.
Use “.M3U” for the file extension of a play list.
8. ERROR DISPLAYS
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.
Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.
Error Display
ERROR 2
Cause
Measure
A DISC is caught inside the CD deck and is
not ejected.
This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and
consult your store of purchase.
ERROR 3
ERROR 6
ERROR 7
ERROR 8
A DISC cannot be played due to scratches,
etc.
Replace with a non-scratched,
non-warped-disc.
A DISC is loaded upside-down inside the
CD deck and does not play.
Eject the disc then reload it properly.
The format of the flash memory is damaged. Execute ALL ERASE on the flash memory,
and the problem is solved.
There is a failure with the flash memory.
Turn POWER/ACC off and then turn it on
again, and the problem is solved.
If not solved, executed ALL ERASE on the
flash memory, and the problem is solved.
ERROR 9
An error during recording, scratch on the
disc, or error due to sound skips
Turn POWER/ACC off and then turn it on
again, or eject the CD. The problem is
solved.
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the reset button. If the problem
persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.
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9. SPECIFICATIONS
Radio section
Tuning System:
General
PLL synthesizer tuner
Output Power: 4 ✕ 25 W (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)
Receiving Frequencies:
Power Supply Voltage:
FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps)
MW : 531 to 1602 kHz (9 kHz steps)
LW : 153 to 279 kHz (3 kHz steps)
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable),
negative ground
Power Consumption: Less than 15 A
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 to 8 Ω allowable)
CD player section
System: Compact disc digital audio system
Weight:
Main unit: 1.3 kg
Dimensions:
Main unit :
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz) IHFA
Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz)
178 (W) ✕ 50 (H) ✕ 155 (D) mm
Distortion: 0.03%
MC mode
HQ:
Approximately 130 minutes, 32 tracks
(4 minutes for each)
LP:
Approximately 173 minutes, 43 tracks
(4 minutes for each)
Note:
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
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Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004: Clarion Co., Ltd.
Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Gedruckt in China / Stampato in Cina
Gedrukt in China / Impreso en China / Tryckt i Kina / Impresso na China
PE-2729E
280-8135-00
2004/10
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