Clarion DXZ558RMP User Manual

Owner’s manual / Mode d’emploi  
Bedienungsanleitung / Istruzioni per l’uso  
Gebruiksaanwijzing / Manual de instrucciones  
Bruksanvisning / Manual de instruções  
DXZ558RMP  
CD/MP3/WMA Receiver / CeNET Control  
Récepteur CD/MP3/WMA: commande CeNET  
CD/MP3/WMA Empfänger/CeNET-Steuerung  
Lettore CD/MP3/WMA con ricevitore/Controllo CeNET  
CD/MP3/WMA Radio/CeNET bediening  
Receptor y reproductor de CD/MP3/WMA/Control de  
CeNET  
CD/MP3/WMA-receiver med CeNET-kontroll  
Receptor de CD/MP3/WMA/Controlo CeNET  
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.  
This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, DVD changer, DAB and TV  
tuner connected via the CeNET cable. The CD changer, DVD changer and TV tuner have their own  
manuals, but no explanations for operating them are described.  
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  
Flip Down Panel .............................................................................................................................. 3  
Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................. 4  
2. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 5  
3. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6  
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions ..................................................................................... 6  
Major Button Operations When External Equipment is Connected to This Unit .............................. 7  
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 ........................................................................................................................... 14  
RDS Operations ............................................................................................................................ 16  
CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 19  
Operations Common to Each Mode .............................................................................................. 23  
7. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 26  
CD Changer Operations ................................................................................................................ 26  
TV Operations ............................................................................................................................... 27  
Digital Radio/DAB Operations ....................................................................................................... 28  
8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................................................................................ 30  
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 31  
10. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 32  
• 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.  
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.  
Storage  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct  
sunlight or any heat source.  
Handling  
• Do not expose compact discs to excess  
humidity or dust.  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat  
from heaters.  
• 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.  
Therefore, do not leave them for a long time in  
the car.  
• 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.  
Cleaning  
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.  
• Do not use any solvents, such as  
commercially available cleaners, anti-static  
spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.  
• After using special compact disc cleaner, let  
the compact disc dry off well before playing it.  
Ball-point pen  
Roughness  
1. PRECAUTIONS  
1. This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel  
• Never stick labels on the surface of the  
compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil  
or pen.  
• 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.  
• Do not use compact discs that have large  
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use  
of such discs may cause misoperation or  
damage.  
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.  
Flip Down Panel  
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.  
This unit uses a flip-down structure that makes  
possible large-size displays.  
2. When the inside of the car is very cold and  
CAUTION  
When opening and closing the FLIP DOWN  
PANEL, be careful not to catch your fingers.  
They could be injured.  
the player is used soon after switching on the  
heater moisture may form on the disc or the  
optical parts of the player and proper  
playback may not be possible. If moisture  
1. Always use this unit with the FLIP DOWN  
forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth.  
PANEL closed.  
If moisture forms on the optical parts of the  
2. Do not force operations or use this device  
player, do not use the player for about one  
abnormally when opening or closing the FLIP  
hour. The condensation will disappear  
DOWN PANEL.  
naturally allowing normal operation.  
3. Do not use the FLIP DOWN PANEL as a tray  
to place objects on when it is open.  
3. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which  
cause severe vibration may cause the sound  
to skip.  
4. When closing the FLIP DOWN PANEL, do  
not press the [OPEN] button.  
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INFORMATION FOR USERS:.  
5. Strong impacts to the operating or display  
section can cause damage or deformation.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.  
6. If the FLIP DOWN PANEL does not open  
fully, gently open it with your hand.  
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CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI  
REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS  
3. NOMENCLATURE  
2.  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).  
Main unit / Appareil principal / Hauptgerät / Apparecchio principale  
Hoofdtoestel / Unidad principal / Huvudenhet / Unidade principal  
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions  
[OPEN] button  
• Deeply push in [OPEN] button to unlock the  
flip down panel.  
[UP], [DN] buttons  
• Select the Folder. (MP3/WMA disc only)  
[
]
[
]
ROTARY  
[
]
[
]
[ ]  
D
SENSOR  
TA  
[
]
OPEN  
[DIRECT] buttons  
• Store a station into memory or recall it  
directly while in the radio mode.  
[
] button  
• Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.  
When the button is pressed and held, auto  
store is performed.  
[P.LIST] button  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn  
on or off the play list mode. (MP3/WMA disc  
only)  
• Play or pause a CD while in the CD/MP3/  
WMA mode.  
[a, d]  
[
[
]
Z+  
[ROTARY] knob  
[RDM] button  
• Perform random play while in the CD/MP3/  
WMA mode.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to perform folder random play while in  
the MP3/WMA mode.  
[
]
ADJ  
]
T
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
• Use the knob to perform various settings.  
[
]
C
[
]
A-M  
[SENSOR]  
• Receiver for remote control unit  
• Operating range: 30˚ in all directions  
[
]
DIRECT  
[
]
SRC  
[
]
BND  
[RPT] button  
[
]
SCN  
• Repeat play while in the CD/MP3/WMA mode.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to perform folder repeat play while in  
the MP3/WMA mode.  
[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.  
[
]
RPT  
[
]
UP  
[
]
RDM  
[
]
DN  
[
]
P.LIST  
[SCN] button  
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track while in the CD/MP3/WMA mode.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to perform folder scan play while in the  
MP3/WMA mode.  
With the FLIP DOWN PANEL opened / Ouvrez le PANNEAU RABATTABLE  
ÖFFNUNG DER KLAPPSCHALTTAFEL / Apertura del PANNELLO APRIBILE  
Met het NEERKLAPBARE PANEEL geopend / Apertura del PANEL ABATIBLE  
DEN NEDFÄLLBARA PANELEN öppen / Abrindo o PAINEL RECLINÁVEL  
[TA] button  
• Use the button to set the TA (Traffic  
Announcement) standby mode.  
[Z+] button  
Use the button to select one of the 4 types of  
sound characteristics already stored in memory.  
[
]
[
]
CD SLOT  
[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.  
[T] button  
• Use the button to input a title in the CD  
mode.  
• Use the button to switch the user titles or  
track titles, while in the CD/MP3/WMA mode.  
• Use the button to scroll the title during the  
CD-text play, while in the CD/MP3/WMA  
mode.  
[A-M] button  
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode  
(bass/treble, balance/fader, Z-Enhancer Plus,  
Magna Bass Extended adjustment)  
• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn  
on or off the M-B EX mode.  
[C] button  
• Button’s color change to multicolor.  
[BND] button  
[ADJ] button  
• Use the button to switch to the ADJ mode or  
RDS ADJ mode.  
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• Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual  
tuning while in the radio mode.  
• Play a first track while in the CD/MP3/WMA  
mode.  
[a, d] lever  
• Select a station while in the radio mode or  
select a track when listening to a CD. This  
lever is used to make various settings.  
• Press the button to change the character.  
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Names of the Buttons and Their Functions  
Press the lever upward or downward and hold  
in position for 1 second or longer to enter the  
fast-forward or fast-backward mode.  
[Q] button  
• Eject a CD when it is loaded into the unit.  
[CD SLOT]  
• CD insertion slot.  
Major Button Operations When External Equipment is  
Connected to This Unit  
When the CD/DVD changer is  
When the TV/DAB is connected  
For details, see the section “TV  
Operations” or “Digital Radio/DAB  
Operations”.  
connected  
For details, see the section “CD Changer  
Operations”. For the DVD changer, refer to  
the Owner’s Manual provided with the DVD  
changer.  
[
] button  
• Perform preset scan while in the TV mode.  
When the button is pressed and held, auto  
store is performed. (This function is only TV  
tuner.)  
[
] button  
• Play or pause a CD or DVD.  
[T] button  
• Perform service scan while in the DAB mode.  
• Press the button, switches the user titles or  
track titles, etc. while in the CD changer  
mode.  
• Use the button to input a title in the CD  
changer mode.  
[TA] button  
• Use the button to set the TA (Traffic  
Announcement) standby mode in the DAB  
mode. (This function is only DAB tuner.)  
[BND] button  
• Switch the band.  
• Use the button to scroll the title during CD-text  
play.  
• When the button is pressed and held, switch  
seek tuning or manual mode.  
[BND] button  
• Move the next disc in increasing order.  
[DIRECT] buttons  
• Store a station into memory or recall it  
directly.  
[UP], [DN] buttons  
• Select the disc.  
[RDM] button  
[ADJ] buttons  
• Perform random play. Also perform disc  
random play when the button is pressed and  
held.  
• Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the TV picture mode or  
VTR (external) picture mode.  
[RPT] button  
[a, d] lever  
• Perform repeat play. When this button is  
pressed and held, disc repeat play is  
performed.  
• Select a station.  
[SCN] button  
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track. Disc scan play is performed when the  
button is pressed and held.  
[a, d] lever  
• Select a track when listening to a disc.  
• Press the lever upward or downward and hold  
in position for 1 second or longer to enter the  
fast-forward or fast-backward mode.  
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Display Items  
Operation status indication  
Titles, PS names, CT(clock),  
etc. are displayed.  
Mute indication  
DAB indication  
MP3 indication  
WMA indication  
: MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication  
: Stereo indication for DAB  
Z-Enhancer Plus indication  
: Manual indication  
: Disc or Folder indication  
: Scan indication  
: Repeat indication  
: Random indication  
: Preset channel indication (1to 6)  
Disc number indication (1to 6)  
: Alternative frequency indication  
: Regional indication  
: Traffic announcement indication  
: Traffic programme indication  
: Programme type indication  
: Information indication for DAB  
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.  
CAUTION  
Be sure to close the HOLD FLAP for safety  
when removing the DCP.  
We recommend taking the DCP with you when  
leaving the car.  
Attaching the DCP  
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
Removing the DCP  
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or  
longer to turn off the power.  
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
2. Deeply push in [OPEN] button to unlock the  
2.  
flip down panel.  
If the flip down panel does not open fully,  
gently open it with your hand.  
[OPEN] button  
DCP  
1.  
CAUTION  
• The DCP can easily be damaged by  
shocks. After removing it, be careful not to  
drop it or subject it to strong shocks.  
DCP  
3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.  
• If the FLIP DOWN PANEL is kept open, the  
DCP may drop due to vibration of the car.  
This results in damage to the DCP. So  
close the FLIP DOWN PANEL or remove  
the DCP to store into the case.  
DCP  
• The connector connecting the source unit  
and the DCP is an extremely important part.  
Be careful not to damage it by pressing on  
it with fingernails, screwdrivers, etc.  
Note:  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
4. Close the HOLD FLAP.  
HOLD FLAP  
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5. REMOTE CONTROL  
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  
CD changer  
DVD changer  
Radio (RDS) /DAB  
CD/MP3/WMA  
TV  
Button  
[SRC]  
Switches among radio, DAB, CD/MP3/WMA, AUX, CD changer, DVD changer and TV.  
Plays the first track.  
Top play.  
Moves the next disc  
in increasing order.  
[BND]  
Switches reception  
band.  
Switches reception  
band.  
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).  
[
[
] , [  
] , [  
]
]
Moves preset  
channels up and  
down.  
Moves tracks up and down.  
Moves preset  
channels up and  
down.  
When pressed and held for 1 second or  
longer:  
Fast-forward/fast-backward.  
[
]
No function.  
Switches between playback and pause.  
No function.  
Turns mute on and off.  
TA on and off.  
[MUTE]  
[TA]  
Switches among main display, title display, clock (CT) display.  
[DISP]  
[PS/AS]  
Scan play.  
Preset scan.  
Scan play.  
Preset scan.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer: Disc scan  
play.  
When pressed and  
Press and hold the  
When pressed and  
held for 2 seconds or  
longer: Auto store.  
held for 2 seconds or button for 1 second  
longer: Auto store.  
or longer to perform  
folder scan play while  
in the MP3/WMA  
mode.  
[AF]  
Repeat play.  
AF function on and  
off.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
Repeat play.  
No function.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer: Disc repeat  
play.  
Press and hold the  
button for 1 second  
or longer to perform  
longer: REG function folder repeat play  
on and off  
while in the  
MP3/WMA mode.  
[PTY]  
Random play.  
PTY mode on and  
off.  
Random play.  
Switches between TV  
and VTR.  
When pressed and  
held for 1 second or  
longer: Disc random  
play.  
Press and hold the  
button for 1 second  
or longer to perform  
folder random play  
while in the  
MP3/WMA 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).  
Adjusting the volume  
CAUTION  
1. Press the front part of the [ROTARY] knob.  
The knob will pop up.  
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.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
increases the volume; turning it  
counterclockwise decreases the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33  
(maximum).  
Switching the display  
Turning on/off the power  
Press the [D] button to select the desired display.  
Note:  
Each time you press the [D] button, the display  
switches in the following order:  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1 second  
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.  
Note:  
For information on how to enter a title, refer to  
the subsection “Entering titles” in section  
Operations Common to Each Mode”.  
• 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, “SYSTEM CHK” appears in the  
display, then “TUNER” appears in the display and  
change to radio mode.  
When CT data is not received, “CT––:––”  
appears in the display.  
Setting the Z-Enhancer Plus  
This unit are provided with 4 types of sound  
tone effects stored in memory. Select the one  
you prefer.  
Selecting a mode  
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the  
operation mode.  
The factory default setting is “Z+ OFF”.  
Each time you press the [Z+] button, the tone  
effect changes in the following order:  
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the  
operation mode changes in the following  
order:  
“Z+ OFF” “BASS BOOST” “IMPACT” ➜  
“EXCITE” “CUSTOM” “Z+ OFF” ...  
Radio mode DAB mode CD/MP3/WMA  
mode CD changer mode DVD changer  
mode TV mode AUX mode Radio  
mode...  
External equipment not connected with  
CeNET is not displayed.  
• BASS BOOST  
• IMPACT  
: bass emphasized  
: bass and treble  
emphasized  
• EXCITE  
: bass and treble  
emphasized mid de-  
emphasized  
If AUX is set in AUX/TEL, AUX mode can be  
selected.  
• CUSTOM  
• Z+ OFF  
: user custom  
: no sound effect  
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Basic Operations  
Adjusting the tone  
Adjusting the treble (Gain,  
Press the [A-M] button and select the item to  
adjust. Each time you press the [A-M] button,  
the item changes as following order:  
Frequency)  
This adjustment can be performed when the Z-  
Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.  
When “BASS BOOST” is set  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select  
“BASS BOOST” “BAL 0” “FAD 0” ➜  
TREB <G 0>”.  
Last function mode.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the treble; turning it  
When “IMPACT” is set  
counterclockwise attenuates the treble.  
“IMPACT” “BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last  
The factory default setting is “TREB <G 0>”.  
(Adjustment range: –6 to +6)  
function mode.  
When “EXCITE” is set  
3. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
“EXCITE” “BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last  
function mode.  
downward to select “TREB <F 12K>”.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
frequency.  
The factory default setting is “TREB <F  
12K>”. (Adjustment 8 kHz/12 kHz)  
When “CUSTOM” is set  
“BASS <G 0>” “TREB <G 0>” “BAL 0”  
“FAD 0” Last function mode.  
When “Z+ OFF” is set  
4. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
“BAL 0” “FAD 0” Last function mode.  
Adjusting the bass (Gain,  
Frequency, Q-curve)  
Adjusting the balance  
This adjustment can be performed when the Z-  
Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BAL 0”.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the sound from the right  
speaker; turning it counterclockwise  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select  
BASS <G 0>”.  
emphasizes the sound from the left speaker.  
The factory default setting is “BAL 0”.  
(Adjustment range: L13 to R13)  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the bass; turning it  
counterclockwise attenuates the bass.  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
The factory default setting is “BASS <G 0>”.  
(Adjustment range: –6 to +8)  
3. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “BASS <F 50>”.  
Adjusting the fader  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FAD 0”.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
frequency.  
The factory default setting is “BASS <F 50>”.  
(Adjustment 50/80/120 Hz)  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
emphasizes the sound from the front  
speakers; turning it counterclockwise  
emphasizes the sound from the rear  
speakers.  
4. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “BASS <Q 1>”.  
Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the Q-  
The factory default setting is “FAD 0”.  
(Adjustment range: F12 to R12)  
curve.  
The factory default setting is “BASS <Q 1>”.  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
(Adjustment 1/1.25/1.5/2)  
5. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
Note:  
• During A-M adjustment mode, if no operation is  
performed for more than 7 seconds, this mode  
can be cancelled and return to previous mode.  
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Basic Operations  
Radio Operations  
Adjusting the Z-Enhancer Plus  
1. Press the [Z+] button and select the Z-  
Enhancer Plus mode to adjust.  
Listening to the radio  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio  
mode. The frequency or PS appears in the  
display.  
2. Press the [A-M] button and turning the  
[ROTARY] knob clockwise adjusts in the +  
direction; tuning it counterclockwise adjusts  
in the – direction.  
PS: Programme service name  
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:  
When “B-BOOST 0” selected, you can ad-  
just the bass in the range of –3 to 3.  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM (MW/LW) FM1...  
When “IMPACT 0” selected, you can ad-  
just the bass and treble in the range of –3  
to 3.  
3. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to tune in the desired station.  
When “EXCITE 0” selected, you can adjust  
the bass and treble in the range of –3 to 3.  
Tuning  
When Z-Enhancer Plus is selected, press and  
hold the [Z+] button for 1 second or longer to  
change to the “CUSTOM” mode.  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available,  
seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
Bass/treble characteristics become flat and  
Z+ FLAT” is shown in the display.  
Seek tuning  
There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and  
LOCAL SEEK.  
Press the [Z+] button again to change to the  
Z+ OFF” mode.  
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 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.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band (FM or AM (MW, LW)).  
2. Tune into a station.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
If “TA” is lit in the display, TP stations are  
automatically sought.  
DX SEEK  
Press the [a, d] lever upward or downward to  
The factory default setting is off.  
start automatic station tuning.  
When the lever is pressed upward, search will  
be performing in the direction of higher  
frequencies. When the lever is pressed  
downward, search will be performed in the  
direction of lower frequencies.  
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.  
When seek tuning starts, “DX” appears in the  
display.  
If a CT data is not being received, “CT––:––”  
appears in the display.  
LOCAL SEEK  
Note:  
• CT data is not transmitted in some countries and  
by some broadcast stations. Also, in some areas,  
the CT may not display accurately.  
If the lever is pressed upward or downward and  
held in position for 1 second or longer, local  
seek tuning will be enabled. Broadcast stations  
with good reception sensitivity 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  
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 auto store is performed in the FM bands, the  
stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2  
was chosen for storing stations.  
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.  
2. Tune into a station.  
Quick tuning:  
Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward and hold in position for 1 second  
or longer to begin station tuning.  
Preset scan  
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, d] lever upward or  
1. Press the [  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
] button again to continue receiving that  
station.  
Note:  
• Be careful not to press and hold the [  
] button.  
downward to perform manual tuning.  
If no operation is performed for more than 7  
seconds, manual tuning is cancelled and the  
display returns to the previous mode.  
[
] button  
Recalling a preset station  
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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RDS Operations  
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.  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that  
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data.  
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).  
AF function between RDS and DAB  
When the same programme is broadcasted by  
both RDS and DAB, and this function is ON, the  
unit switches to receive the broadcast with the  
better reception automatically.  
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.  
This function only operates when the DAH923 or  
DAH913 DAB unit, sold separately, is connected.  
This factory default setting is “ON”.  
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.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the  
adjustment selection display.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or downward  
to select “LINK ACT”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
When using the RDS function, always set the  
radio to FM mode.  
ON:  
AF switching between DAB and RDS enabled.  
• AF  
• PS  
• PTY  
• EON  
• TP  
: Alternative Frequency  
: Programme Service Name  
: Programme Type  
: Enhanced Other Network  
: Traffic Programme  
OFF:  
AF switching between DAB and RDS disabled.  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
RDS interrupt does not function during AM radio  
reception.  
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.  
When set receives RDS signal, and can read PS  
data, PS appears in the display.  
AF function  
The AF function switches to a different  
frequency on the same network in order to  
maintain optimum reception.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
Notes:  
• 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 [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment  
selection display.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment  
selection display.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “AF”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
OFF”.  
downward to select “REG”.  
ON:  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
AF” in the display lights and AF function  
turns on.  
OFF”.  
ON:  
OFF:  
REG” in the display lights and REG function  
AF” in the display goes off and AF function  
turns on.  
turns off.  
OFF:  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
REG” in the display goes off and REG  
function turns off.  
previous mode.  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
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RDS Operations  
Manually tuning a regional station  
Auto store function for TP stations  
You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into  
preset memory. If the number ofTP can be received  
less than 6, broadcast stations already stored in  
memory and left without being overwritten.  
in the same network  
1. This function is valid when the AF function is  
ON and the REG function is OFF.  
Note:  
As “TA” lit in the display, press and hold the  
• This function can be used when a regional  
broadcast of the same network is received.  
[
] button for 2 seconds or longer. The TP  
stations with the good reception sensitivity are  
stored into preset memory.  
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to  
call out the regional station.  
Even if you select FM1 or FM2, a TP station is stored  
into memory for FM3.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Some countries do not yet have PTY broadcast.  
In the TA standby mode, a TP station has priority  
over a PTY broadcast station.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment  
selection display.  
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.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “PTY”.  
Setting the TA standby mode  
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  
broadcast is being received, the traffic  
announcement broadcast reception is cancelled  
and the unit goes into the TA standby mode.  
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.  
OFF:  
PTY” in the display goes off and PTY  
standby mode is cancelled.  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
Cancelling the TA standby mode  
previous mode.  
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.  
If “TP” is not lit, pressing the [TA] button searches  
for a TP station.  
Cancelling a PTY interrupt broadcast  
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 [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment  
selection display.  
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, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “PTY-SEL <E>”.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
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RDS Operations  
4. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons.  
Alternatively, turn the [ROTARY] knob to  
select the desired PTY.  
PTY item  
Contents  
ENGLISH  
News  
News  
5. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
Affairs  
Info  
Today’s events  
Information  
Sports  
previous mode.  
Below are the factory default settings stored  
for the [DIRECT] buttons.  
Sport  
Educate  
Drama  
Education  
Drama  
PTY item  
Preset  
number  
ENGLISH  
News  
Contents  
Culture  
Science  
Varied  
Culture  
1
2
3
4
5
6
News  
Science  
Info  
Information  
Pop Music  
Variety  
Pop M  
Sport  
Pop M  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Easy music  
Light music  
Classics  
Other music  
Weather  
Finance  
Sport  
Rock M  
Easy M  
Light M  
Classics  
Other M  
Weather  
Finance  
Children  
Social  
Classics  
Easy M  
Serious Classical Music  
Easy Listening Music  
The PTY select mode is cancelled  
automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is  
selected.  
PTY seek  
1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment  
selection display.  
For children  
Social  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Religion  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or downward to  
Phone in  
Travel  
select “PTY-SEL <E>”.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
Leisure  
Jazz  
Leisure  
4. Press the [a, d] lever upward to search  
for a PTY broadcast in the direction of higher  
frequencies; press the lever downward to  
search in the direction of lower frequencies.  
Jazz  
Country  
Nation M  
Oldies  
Country  
Nation music  
Oldies  
If no station with the selected PTY broadcast  
can be received, the unit returns to the PTY  
select mode.  
Folk M  
Document  
Folk music  
Documentaries  
PTY preset memory  
1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment  
selection display.  
Emergency broadcast  
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.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “PTY-SEL <E>”.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
Cancelling an emergency broadcast  
4. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
If you press the [TA] button, emergency  
broadcast reception is cancelled.  
desired PTY.  
The 29 types of PTY below can be selected.  
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.  
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RDS oprations  
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 the [ADJ] button 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, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “LANGUAGE”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
desired language.  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
What is WMA?  
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.)  
• Windows Media™, and the Windows ® logo are  
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
The factory default setting is “15”.  
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.  
To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management):  
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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CD/MP3/WMA Operations  
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.  
2. After making these settings, remove the disc  
and then reinsert it.  
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.  
Logical format (File system)  
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.  
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.  
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).  
Backup Eject function  
Just pressing the [Q] button ejects the disc  
even if the power to the unit was not turned on.  
1. Press the [OPEN] button to open the FLIP  
3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder  
having the same name.  
DOWN PANEL.  
Note:  
Folder structure  
• If the FLIP DOWN PANEL will not open far  
enough, open it gently with your hand.  
1. A disc with a folder having more than 8  
hierarchical levels will be impossible.  
2. Press the [Q] button. Remove the disc after  
Number of files or folders  
1. Up to 255 files can be recognized per folder.  
Up to 500 files can be played.  
it is ejected.  
3. Close the FLIP DOWN PANEL.  
Notes:  
• Always close the FLIP DOWN PANEL once you  
take out the disc.  
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this  
can damage the CD.  
• If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for  
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded.  
(Auto reload).  
• 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to  
remove it when ejected.  
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.)  
3. Some noise may occur depending on the type  
of encoder software used while recording.  
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.  
Listening to a disc already loaded  
Default value is “CD”.  
in the unit  
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP3/  
WMA mode.  
Each time you press and hold the [BND] button for  
1 second or longer, the mixed mode is switched  
between CD type or MP3/WMAtype. The following  
indication appears in the title display when switching  
the track type to be played.  
When the unit enters the CD/MP3/WMA mode,  
play starts automatically.  
If there is no disc loaded, the indication “NO  
DISC” appears in the title display.  
The mode changes each time the [SRC] button is  
pressed. (Modes are not displayed for equipment  
that is not connected.)  
Display when CD type  
M-SESS CD  
track is selected:  
Display when MP3/WMA  
type track is selected:  
M-SESS MP3  
Radio (DAB) CD/MP3/WMA (CD  
changer) (DVD changer) (TV) AUX  
Radio...  
1. Types of recording that can be played are as  
follows.  
Setting  
Set to CD  
Set to MP3/WMA  
Disc  
Loading a CD  
Mixed with CD and  
MP3/WMA type tracks  
Play CD  
Play MP3/WMA  
1. Press the [OPEN] button to access the CD  
SLOT behind the FLIP DOWN PANEL.  
CD type track only Play CD  
Play CD  
2. Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT  
with the labeled side facing up. The CD plays  
automatically after loading.  
MP3/WMA type track only Play MP3/WMA Play MP3/WMA  
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Notes:  
Selecting a track  
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.  
Track-up  
If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be another  
CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.  
1. Press the [a, d] lever upward to move to  
the beginning of the next track.  
• Discs not bearing the  
or  
mark and  
2. Each time the [a, d] lever is pressed  
upward, playback proceeds to another track  
in the advancing direction.  
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
Loading 8 cm compact discs  
No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD.  
Track-down  
1. Press the [a, d] lever downward to move  
the beginning of the current track.  
Insert the 8 cm CD into the center of the insertion slot.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever downward twice to  
3. Close the FLIP DOWN PANEL.  
move to the beginning of the previous track.  
CAUTION  
Be careful not to catch your hand or fingers  
while closing the FLIP DOWN PANEL.  
Fast-forward/fast-backward  
Fast-forward  
Press the [a, d] lever upward and hold in  
position for 1 second or longer.  
Notes:  
Fast-backward  
• If the FLIP DOWN PANEL does not open fully,  
gently open with your hand.  
• After loading a CD, always close the FLIP DOWN  
PANEL.  
Press the [a, d] lever downward and hold in  
position for 1 second or 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.  
Pausing play  
1. Press the [  
] button to pause play.  
Folder Select  
This function allows you to select a folder  
containing MP3/WMA files and start playing  
from the first track in the folder.  
PAUSE” appears in the display.  
2. To resume CD play, press the [  
again.  
] button  
1. Press the [DN] or [UP] button.  
Displaying CD titles  
Press the [DN] button to move the previous  
play list.  
This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/  
WMA disc and user titles input with this unit.  
Press the [UP] button to move the next play list.  
1. Press the [D] button to display the title.  
Root folder  
1
2. Each time you press the [T] button, the title  
display changes in the following order:  
2
CD-TEXT disc  
User title (disc) CD-text title (disc) Artist  
name CD-text title (track) User title (disc)...  
MP3/WMA disc  
3
4
Folder Track Album TAG Artist TAG  
Title TAG Folder...  
Note:  
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user  
title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the  
display.  
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• 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.  
Press the [UP] button while in the final folder  
to shift to the first folder.  
Folder without an MP3/WMA file is not selectable.  
2. To select a track, press the [a, d] lever  
upward or downward .  
• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags.  
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1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1  
second or longer to perform folder random  
play.  
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.  
The indications “ALL···” and “RDM” light in  
the display.  
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.  
Other various play functions  
Scan play  
This function allows you to locate and play the first  
10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a disc.  
Play list mode  
This function allows you to play tracks, up to  
latest 5 time stamps, by reading the play list  
information written on the disc.  
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.  
The indication “SCN” lights in the display.  
Scan play starts from the next track after the  
track currently being played.  
1. Press and hold the [P.LIST] button for 1  
second or longer to turn on or off the play list  
mode.  
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.  
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.  
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1  
second or longer to perform folder scan play.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to change the track.  
The indications “ALL···” and “SCN” light in  
the display.  
3. Press the [DN] button to move to the  
previous play list.  
Folder scan play starts from the next track  
after the track currently being played.  
Press the [UP] button to move to the next  
play list.  
Notes:  
Repeat play  
This function allows you to play the current track  
repeatedly.  
• 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.  
1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat play.  
The indication “RPTlights in the display.  
Folder repeat play  
This function allows you to play a track currently  
being played in the MP3/WMA folder repeatedly.  
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.  
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.  
2. Make a play list by using a multimedia  
player, etc. and save the data. The file format  
must be M3U.  
Random play  
This function allows you to play all tracks  
recorded on a disc in a random order.  
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.  
1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random  
play.  
• 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.  
The indication “RDM” lights in the display.  
Folder random play  
This function allows you to play all the tracks of  
all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in  
a random order.  
• When adding a play list, it is recommended to  
write it in the Root folder.  
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3-4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
To change display setting  
desired character.  
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
3-5. Repeat step 3-2 to 3-4 to enter up to 30  
characters for message.  
3-6. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
seconds or longer to store the message in  
memory and cancel input message mode.  
Press and hold the [BND] button for 1second  
downward to select the “item name”.  
“SCREEN SVR” “MSG INP <E>” ↔  
“AUTO SCROL” “DIMMER” ↔  
“CONTRAST”  
or longer to cancel the input message. Then  
press and hold the [  
] button for 2 seconds  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
or longer to store the message and the  
message return to default setting.  
desired setting value”.  
In the case of item names appearing with the  
Setting the method for title scroll  
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA TITLE.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
E” suffix, after the item name, the [  
]
button must be pressed to display the setting  
value.  
2-1. Select “AUTO SCROL”.  
After completing settings, press the [D] button  
to return to the previous mode.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
Turning the screen saver function on  
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 in a random  
order. You can turn on or off this function.  
• ON:  
To scroll automatically.  
• OFF:  
To scroll just 1 time when the title was  
changed or the [T] button was pressed for  
1 second or longer.  
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.  
Dimmer control  
You can setting the dimmer control “ON” or  
OFF”.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
2-1. Select “DIMMER”.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
2-1. Select “SCREEN SVR”.  
OFF”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]  
knob, the setting changes in the following  
order:  
Selecting the CONTRAST mode  
The factory default setting is “5”.  
2-1. Select “CONTRAST”.  
SS OFF SS ON SS MESSAGE.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from 1-8.  
Entering MESSAGE INFORMATION  
Message up to 30 characters long can be stored  
in memory and displayed as a type of screen  
saver setting.  
To change other settings  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the  
The factory default setting is “Welcome to Clarion”.  
2-1. Select “MSG INP <E>”.  
3-1. Press the [ ] button.  
adjustment selection display.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select the “item name”.  
3-2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
Each time the [a, d] lever is pressed up/  
down, the item display changes in the  
following order:  
downward 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 orders:  
“BLINK LED” “AMP CANCEL” “LINK  
ACT” “LANGUAGE” “TV DIVER” ↔  
“AUX/TEL” “AUX SENSE” “TEL-SP”  
“TEL-SWITCH” “SYS CHK <E>”  
Capital letters Numbers Symbols ➜  
Umlaut Capital letters…  
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3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
Setting the car speaker output for the  
cellular phone (Optional TEL-002)  
The factory default setting is “RIGHT”.  
desired setting item”.  
After completing settings, press the [ADJ]  
button to return to the previous mode.  
To output the telephone calls, set the cellular phone  
interrupt to ON.  
Anti-theft indicator  
2-1. Select “TEL-SP”.  
The red Anti-theft indicator is a function for  
preventing theft. When the DCP is removed  
from the unit, this indicator blinks.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “RIGHT”  
or “LEFT”.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
• RIGHT:  
2-1. Select “BLINK LED”.  
Telephone calls can be heard on the front  
right speaker connected to this unit.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
• LEFT:  
Setting the external amplifier  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
Telephone calls can be heard on the front  
left speaker connected to this unit.  
2-1. Select “AMP CANCEL”.  
Cellular phone interrupt setting  
If you connect this unit and your cellular phone with  
a separately sold unit (TEL-002), you can listen to  
your telephone calls on your car speakers.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
• ON:  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
Use with connected AMP.  
• OFF:  
2-1. Select “TEL-SWITCH”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]  
knob, the setting changes in the following  
order:  
Use with inside AMP.  
Selecting AUX/TEL  
You can listen to sounds and music from  
external devices or your telephone calls from  
the speakers when connected to this unit.  
OFF ON MUTE OFF...  
• OFF:  
When TEL INT or External device is connected to  
this unit, you can select TEL mode or AUX mode.  
The factory default setting is “AUX”.  
This unit continues normal operation even  
when the cellular phone is used.  
Note:  
• If connecting a hands-free kit, please ensure the  
setting is ON to receive the telephone audio  
through the system.  
2-1. Select “AUX/TEL”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “AUX” or  
TEL”.  
• ON:  
• AUX :  
You can listen to your telephone calls from  
the speakers connected to this unit.  
AUX/TEL input cable is for external Audio  
input.  
When listening to your calls on your car  
speakers, you can adjust the volume by  
turning the [ROTARY] knob.  
• TEL :  
AUX/TEL input cable is for cellular phone  
audio input.  
• MUTE:  
Selecting AUX IN sensitivity  
Make the following settings to select the  
sensitivity when sounds from external devices  
connected to this unit are difficult to hear even  
after adjusting the volume.  
The sound from this unit is muted during  
telephone calls.  
Performing a system check  
2-1. Select “SYS CHK<E>”.  
The factory default setting is “AUX MID”.  
3-1. Press and hold the [  
second or longer.  
] button for 1  
2-1. Select “AUX SENSE”.  
SYSTEM CHK” appears in the display,  
then the unit returns to the previous  
operation mode.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “AUX  
LOW”, “AUX MID” or “AUX HIGH”.  
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1. Press the [SRC] button to select the mode  
you want to enter a title (CD, CD changer or  
TV).  
Setting the button illumination  
Press the [C] button to select a color type. Each  
time you press the [C] button, the type changes  
in the following orders:  
2. Select and play a CD in the CD changer or  
tune in to a TV station for which you want to  
enter the title.  
COLOR SCAN RED MANDARIN ➜  
ORANGE AMBER YELLOW ➜  
G-YELLOW LIME GREEN D-GREEN  
USER COLOR SCAN…  
3. Press the [D] button and display the title  
display.  
4. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
Setting COLOR SCAN mode  
longer.  
As selecting “COLOR SCAN”, the color  
5. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
automatically changes.  
downward to move the cursor.  
The factory default setting is “COLOR SCAN”.  
After 3 seconds the color changes to the other.  
Setting USER mode  
6. Press the [BND] button to select a character.  
Each time you press the [BND] button, the  
character changes in the following order:  
The factory default setting is “R>8 G>8” (R:red,  
G:green).  
Capital letters Numbers Symbols ➜  
Umlaut Capital letters...  
As selecting “USER”, press and hold the [C]  
button for 1 second or longer “R>8 G>8”  
appears in the display.  
7. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
desired character.  
8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 to enter up to 10  
characters for the title.  
1. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to move the cursor.  
9. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from 0 to 8.  
seconds or longer to store the title into  
memory and cancel title input mode.  
3. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2  
seconds or longer to store the color in  
memory and cancel setting mode.  
Clearing titles  
1. Select and play a CD in the CD changer or  
tune in to a TV station for which you want to  
clear the title.  
COLOR  
RED  
R
8
8
8
8
8
6
4
2
0
G
0
1
2
5
8
8
8
8
8
MANDARIN  
ORANGE  
AMBER  
YELLOW  
G-YELLOW  
LIME  
2. Press the [D] button and display the title  
display.  
3. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the title input display.  
4. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1  
second or longer.  
GREEN  
D-GREEN  
5. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2  
seconds or longer to clear the title and  
cancel title input mode.  
Entering titles  
Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in  
memory and displayed for CD, CD changer and  
TV stations. The number of titles that can be  
entered for each mode are as follows.  
Mode  
CD mode  
TV mode  
Number of titles  
50 titles  
20 titles  
CD changer mode  
DCZ628 connected  
CDC655Tz connected  
Number of titles  
100 titles  
100 titles  
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CD Changer Operations  
Note:  
Notes:  
• The following operations are the same as for CD  
mode:  
Pause  
• If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user  
title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the  
display.  
• If a CD-text CD is not input its disc title or a track  
title, “NO TITLE” appears in the display.  
Track selection  
Fast-forward/fast-backward  
Scan play  
Procedure to scroll a title  
Set “SCROLL” to “ON” or “OFF”.  
Repeat play  
Random play  
See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (page 21-22) for  
details.  
(The factory default setting is “ON”. Refer to the  
subsection “Turning the screen saver function  
on or off” in section “Operation common to  
each mode”.)  
CD changer functions  
When set to “ON”  
When an optional CD changer is connected  
through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all  
CD changer functions. This unit can control a  
total of 2 changers.  
The title is automatically kept scrolling.  
When set to “OFF”  
To scroll just 1 time when the title was changed  
or the [T] button was pressed for 1 second or  
longer.  
Press the [SRC] button and select the CD  
changer mode to start play. If 2 CD changers  
are connected, press the [SRC] button to select  
the CD changer for play.  
If “NO MAG” appears in the display, insert the  
magazine into the CD changer. “DISC CHECK”  
appears in the display while the player loads  
(checks) the magazine.  
Selecting a CD  
Press the [DN] or the [UP] button to select the  
desired disc.  
If a CD is not loaded in a slot of magazine, pressing  
If “NO DISC” appears in the display, eject the  
magazine and insert discs into each slot. Then,  
reinsert the magazine back into the CD changer.  
the [UP] or the [DN] button cannot work.  
Other various play functions  
Disc scan play  
Disc scan play locates and plays the first 10  
seconds of the first track on each disc in the  
currently selected CD changer. This function  
continues automatically until it is cancelled.  
Note:  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
CAUTION  
Disc scan play is useful when you want to select a  
desired CD.  
CD-ROM discs cannot be played from every  
CD changer, it’s depended on the model.  
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1  
second or longer. “ALL···” and “SCN” light in  
the display and disc scan play starts.  
Displaying CD titles  
This unit can display title data for CD-text CDs  
and user titles input with this unit.  
Disc repeat play  
After all the tracks on the current disc have  
been played, disc repeat play automatically  
replays the current disc over from the first track.  
This function continues automatically until it is  
cancelled.  
1. Press the [D] button to display the title.  
2. Each time you press the [T] button, the title  
display changes in the following order:  
User title (disc) CD-text title (disc) Artist  
name CD-text title (track) User title  
(disc)…  
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second  
or longer. “ALL···” and “RPT” light in the  
display and disc repeat play starts.  
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TV Operations  
Note:  
Disc random play  
• The following operations are performed the same  
as for radio mode:  
Channel selection  
Storing channels in memory  
Calling channels from memory  
Auto store  
The disc random play selects and plays  
individual tracks or discs automatically in no  
particular order. This function continues  
automatically until it is cancelled.  
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1  
second or longer. “ALL···” and “RDM” light in  
the display and disc random play starts.  
Preset scan  
See “Radio Operations” (page 14-15) for details.  
To cancel play  
1. Press the operating button previously  
selected.  
TV tuner functions  
When an optional TV tuner is connected through  
the CeNET cable, this unit controls all TV tuner  
functions. To watch TV requires a TV tuner and  
monitor.  
Watching a TV  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the TV  
mode.  
2. Press the [BND] button to select the desired  
TV band (TV1 or TV2). Each time the button  
is pressed, the input selection toggles  
between TV1 and TV2.  
3. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to tune in the desired TV station.  
Watching a video  
The TV tuner has a VTR input terminal to which  
1 external device can be connected. Connect a  
12 V video cassette player (VCP) or video  
cassette recorder (VCR) to the TV tuner input  
terminal.  
1. Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second  
or longer.  
2. To return to the TV broadcast, press and  
hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second or longer.  
Setting the TV area  
When you select the TV area (TV reception  
area), the TV tuner area setting changes.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the  
adjustment selection display.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select “TV AREA <E>”.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
reception area.  
5. Press the [  
] button.  
6. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
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TV Operations  
Digital Radio / DAB Operations  
DAB control function  
Setting the TV diver  
When a CeNET cable is used to connect a DAB  
(DAH913 or DAH923) (sold separately), all  
functions can be operated.  
You can change the reception setting for the TV  
antenna connected to the TV tuner.  
1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the  
adjustment selection display.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
Listening to the DAB station  
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the DAB  
mode.  
downward to select “TV DIVER”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set to “ON” or  
OFF”.  
2. When the unit receives a DAB station, the  
display changes in the following order:  
ON:  
Sets reception emphasizing the visual.  
OFF:  
Frequency channel service label  
Sets the diver setting to OFF.  
Switching displays  
1. Press the [D] button to select the desired  
display.  
4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
2. Each time you press the [D] button, the  
display switches in the following order:  
S-LABL PTY CLOCK S-LABL ...  
Notes:  
• The display shown in the normal reception mode  
and the preset reception mode is the same when  
a DAB station is received.  
• The number of programmes and broadcasting  
times depend on the DAB stations.  
• When the strength of DAB signals is weak, audio  
output is muted.  
Seek tuning  
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the DAB  
mode.  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or downward  
and hold in position for 1 second or longer.  
DAB” lights up in the display when the main  
unit receives a DAB station.  
* The main unit stops the seek tuning when it  
cannot find a DAB station. The display returns  
to the previous mode.  
Manual tuning  
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the DAB  
mode.  
2. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1  
second or longer. “MANU” lights up in the  
display.  
3. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select a station.  
If no operation is performed for more than 7  
seconds, manual tuning is cancelled and the  
display returns to the previous mode.  
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2. Press the [BND] button. Each time you press  
the [BND] button, the display changes in the  
following order:  
Switching programmes  
1. Press the [SRC] button to receive a DAB  
station.  
[M1] [M2] [M3] [M1]...  
2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to switch programmes in the DAB  
station.  
3. Press one of the [DIRECT] buttons to recall a  
preset programme.  
Note:  
Note:  
• Press and hold the [DIRECT] button for 2  
seconds or longer to store the programme  
currently being received. (Manual memory)  
• The programme name may be the same  
depending on DAB programmes.  
Programme scan  
This function scans through each receivable  
programme in a DAB station being received for  
10 seconds sequentially. This is useful when  
you want to search for a desired programme.  
INFO (Announcement)  
In the INFO standby mode, when the selected  
announcement programme starts, the main unit  
switches to the selected announcement  
programme automatically.  
1. Press the [SRC] button to receive a DAB  
station.  
Setting the INFO standby mode  
2. Perform the following operation depending  
on the connected model.  
If you press and hold the [TA] button for 1  
second or longer, “INFO” lights in the display  
and the main unit is set into the INFO standby  
mode until the selected announcement is  
broadcast. When the selected announcement  
broadcast starts, the announcement item  
appears in the display. If you press and hold the  
[TA] button for 1 second or longer while the  
selected announcement broadcast is being  
received, the selected announcement broadcast  
reception is cancelled and the main unit goes  
into the INFO standby mode.  
Press the [  
] button. “SERVICE SC” lights  
up and the unit starts scanning each  
programme for 10 seconds sequentially.  
Each time the main unit scans, the  
programme name is shown in the display.  
3. To stop programme scan when a desired  
programme is tuned in.  
Press the [  
] button.  
Manual memory  
Cancelling INFO standby mode  
The main unit has a manual memory function  
for DAB programmes. Up to 18 programmes (6  
programmes each) can be preset in the preset  
buttons.  
To cancel the INFO standby mode, press and  
hold the [TA] button for 1 second or longer.  
Information select  
This is a function for selecting INFORMATION  
ON or OFF in the Information interrupt mode.  
You can set ON up to 6 information items.  
[M1], [M2] and [M3]  
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the DAB  
mode.  
You can select any of the 6 items below:  
2. Press and hold the [BND] button for 1  
second or longer to select any one shown  
above.  
INFORMATION item  
ENGLISH  
Travel  
Contents  
3. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
Transport flash  
Warning / Service  
News flash  
downward to select a desired programme.  
Warning  
News  
4. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
(1 to 6) for 2 seconds or longer to store the  
programme.  
Weather  
Event  
Area weather flash  
Event announcement  
Special event  
Note:  
• The interrupt programme (PTY or INFO) cannot  
be written into a manual memory.  
Special  
1. Perform the following operation depending  
on the connected model.  
Recalling a preset programme  
1. Press the [SRC] button to select the DAB  
mode.  
Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1  
second or longer to switch to the RDS  
adjustment selection display.  
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2. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
For the following items, see “RDS  
Operations” (page 16)  
downward to select “INFO-S <E>”, then  
press the [  
mode.  
] button to enter “INFO-S <E>”  
AF function  
If the reception of the current broadcast station  
deteriorates, “SEARCHING” appears in the  
display and the radio searches for the same  
programme on another frequency.  
3. Press the [a, d] lever upward or  
downward to select an information item. You  
can select any of 6 items:  
TA (Traffic Announcement)  
PTY  
Travel Warning News Weather ➜  
Event Special Travel ...  
Emergency broadcast  
4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the  
information item for ON or OFF.  
Switching the PTY and INFO display  
language  
5. Press the [  
] button to store the setting.  
6. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the  
Volume setting of TA, INFO emergency  
broadcast (ALARM) and PTY  
previous display.  
8. 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  
Nothing happens The microprocessor has  
when buttons are malfunctioned due to noise,  
Reset button  
press the [OPEN] button  
and remove the DCP.  
Press the reset button for  
about 2 seconds with a thin  
rod.  
pressed.  
etc.  
Display is not  
accurate.  
DCP or main unit connectors Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with  
are dirty. cleaning alcohol.  
No sound heard. The speaker protection circuit 1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be  
is operating.  
restored by turning the power off and on again.  
(Speaker volume is reduced automatically when  
the speaker protection circuit operates).  
2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service  
department.  
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Problem  
Cause  
Measure  
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.  
Clean the disc with a soft cloth.  
Sound skips or is Disc is dirty.  
noisy.  
Disc is heavily scratched or  
warped.  
Replace with a disc with no scratches.  
Sound is cut or  
skipped.  
Noise is  
generated or  
noise is mixed  
with sound.  
MP3/WMA files are not  
encoded properly.  
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.  
Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
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.  
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 Use alphanumeric/ASCII characters for MP3/WMA  
correct.  
file name.  
Use “.M3U” for the file extension of a play list.  
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 (4 to 8 allowable)  
Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA or less  
CD player section  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
Weight:  
Main unit: 1.3 kg  
Remote control unit: 40 g (including battery)  
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz)  
Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz)  
Distortion: 0.01%  
Dimensions:  
Main unit :  
178 (W) 50 (H) 157 (D) mm  
Remote control unit :  
44 (W) 110 (H) 11 (D) mm  
Note:  
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.  
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10. 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 2  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
ERROR 2  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
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.  
A CD inside the CD changer is not loaded.  
This is a failure of CD changer’s mechanism  
and consult your store of purchase.  
A CD inside the CD changer cannot be  
played due to scratches, etc.  
Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped  
disc.  
A CD inside the CD changer cannot be  
played because it is loaded upside-down.  
Eject the disc then reload it properly.  
A DISC inside the DVD changer cannot be  
played.  
This is a failure of DVD mechanism and  
consult your store of purchase.  
A DISC cannot be played due to scratches,  
etc.  
Retry or replace with a non-scratched, non-  
warped-disc.  
A DISC inside the DVD changer cannot be  
played because it is loaded upside-down.  
Eject the disc then reload it properly  
Set the correct Parental level.  
ERROR P  
ERROR R  
Parental level error.  
Region code error.  
Eject the disc and replace correct region  
code disc.  
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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