Clarion DB185MP User Manual

Owner’s manual  
Mode d’emploi  
Manual de instrucciones  
DB185MP  
CD/MP3/WMA RECEIVER  
AUTORADIO CD/MP3/WMA  
RECEPTOR CD/MP3/WMA  
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Contents  
1. FEATURES...................................................................................................................................... 4  
2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4  
Handling Compact Discs.................................................................................................................. 5  
3. CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................... 6  
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions...................................................................................... 6  
Display Items.................................................................................................................................... 8  
Display Screen ................................................................................................................................. 8  
4. DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)...................................................................................... 9  
5. REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 10  
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons..................................................................................... 10  
Inserting the Battery ....................................................................................................................... 12  
6. OPERATIONS................................................................................................................................ 13  
Basic Operations............................................................................................................................ 13  
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 16  
CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 18  
Operations Common to Each Mode............................................................................................... 22  
7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... 24  
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 25  
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 26  
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1. FEATURES  
• High Visibility Single Line Display  
• 4ch/2V RCA Output  
• Front Panel 3.5mm Auxiliary Input  
2. PRECAUTIONS  
1. When the inside of the car is very cold and  
the player is used soon after switching on the  
heater moisture may form on the disc or the  
optical parts of the player and proper  
CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
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.  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT  
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE  
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which  
cause severe vibration may cause the sound  
to skip.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT  
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE  
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO  
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.  
3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even  
in the event that trouble arises, never open  
the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate  
the rotating parts.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE  
WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC  
APPROVAL.  
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Handling Compact Discs  
Use only compact discs bearing the  
or  
Storage  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct  
sunlight or any heat source.  
mark.  
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other  
specially shaped compact discs.  
• Do not expose compact discs to excess  
humidity or dust.  
Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode  
may not be usable.  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat  
from heaters.  
Handling  
Cleaning  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• New discs may  
Ball-point pen  
have some  
• After using special compact disc cleaner, let  
the compact disc dry off well before playing it.  
roughness  
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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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3. CONTROLS  
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions  
[
]
IR RECEIVER  
[
]
[
]
[
]
CD SLOT  
DISP  
[
]
RELEASE  
[
] (EJECT)  
[
]
AUX  
[
]
[
]
[
]
SOUND  
SRC  
SCN  
[
]
[
]
[
]
UP  
BND  
RPT  
[
]
[
]
[
]
DN  
ISR  
RDM  
[
]
[
]
DIRECT  
ROTARY  
[RELEASE] button  
• Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the  
DCP.  
[SOUND] button  
• Use the button to switch to the sound adjust  
mode.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to turn on or off the MAGNA BASS  
EXTEND mode.  
[DISP] button  
• Switch the display indication.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to enter the adjust mode.  
[UP], [DN] buttons  
• Select the folder while in the MP3/WMA  
mode.  
[
] button  
• Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.  
When the button is pressed and held, auto  
store is performed.  
• Use the buttons to perform various settings.  
[DIRECT] buttons  
• Play or pause a track while in the CD/MP3/  
WMA mode.  
• Store a station into memory or recall it directly  
while in the radio mode.  
• Confirm various settings.  
[RDM] button  
• Perform random play while in the CD/MP3/  
WMA mode.  
[IR RECEIVER]  
• Receiver for remote control unit. (Operating  
range: 30° in all directions)  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to perform folder random play while in  
the MP3/WMA mode.  
[CD SLOT]  
• CD insertion slot.  
[RPT] button  
• Perform repeat play while in the CD/MP3/  
WMA mode.  
[AUX] input jack  
• The input jack for connecting an external  
device.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to perform folder repeat play while in  
the MP3/WMA mode.  
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[SCN] button  
• Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track while in the CD/MP3/WMA mode.  
[SRC] button  
• Press the button to turn on the power.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to turn off the power.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to perform folder scan play while in the  
MP3/WMA mode.  
• Switch the operation mode among the radio  
mode, etc.  
[ROTARY] knob  
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
[x], [v] buttons  
• Select a station while in the radio mode or  
select a track while in the CD/MP3/WMA  
mode.  
[ISR] button  
• Recall ISR radio station in memory.  
This button is used to make various settings.  
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or  
longer: Store current station into ISR memory  
(radio mode only).  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to enter the fast-forward or fast-  
backward mode.  
[BND] button  
• Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual  
tuning while in the radio mode.  
[Q] (EJECT) button  
• Eject a disc when it is loaded into the unit.  
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Display Items  
Operation status indication  
Frequency, titles, clock, etc. are displayed.  
: MUTE indication  
: Manual indication  
: Preset channel indication (1 to 6)  
: Enter indication  
MANU  
: MP3 indication  
: WMA indication  
MP3  
WMA  
Display 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 (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)  
The control panel can be detached to prevent  
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case  
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it  
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the  
in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)  
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP  
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct  
orientation.)  
case to prevent scratches.  
We recommend taking the DCP with you when  
leaving the car.  
Removing the DCP  
DCP  
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch off the power.  
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.  
[
] button  
RELEASE  
DCP case  
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.  
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  
DCP Rear Panel  
Main Unit Front  
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:  
2.  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
DCP  
1.  
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5. REMOTE CONTROL  
If you buy the RCB-176-200 sold separately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote Control function.  
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons  
Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main  
unit.  
Signal transmitter  
[
]
[
]
SRC  
BND  
[
]
]
[
]
MUTE  
DISP  
[
ISR  
[
[
]
RDM  
]
RPT  
[
]
SCN  
Shared modes  
Radio mode  
[SRC] button  
• Press the button to turn on the power.  
[BND] button  
• Switches reception band.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to turn off the power.  
[x], [v] buttons  
• Moves preset channels up and down.  
• Use to alternate operation mode among the  
various modes.  
[SCN] button  
• Press to perform preset scan.  
[w], [z] buttons  
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or  
longer to perform auto store.  
• Increases and decreases volume.  
[MUTE] button  
• Turns mute function on and off.  
[ISR] button  
• Recalls ISR radio station stored in memory.  
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or  
longer to store current station in ISR memory  
(radio mode only).  
[DISP] button  
• Press to select the desired display.  
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons  
[RPT] button  
• Press to perform repeat play.  
CD/MP3/WMA modes  
[BND] button  
• When in MP3/WMA mode, press and hold the  
button for 1 second or longer to perform folder  
repeat play.  
• Press to play the first track.  
[x], [v] buttons  
• Press to move the tracks up and down.  
[RDM] button  
• Press to perform random play.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to perform fast-forward/fast-backward.  
• When in MP3/WMA mode, press and hold the  
button for 1 second or longer to perform folder  
random play.  
[
] button  
• Switches between playback and pause.  
[SCN] button  
• Press to perform scan play.  
• When in MP3/WMA mode, press and hold the  
button for 1 second or longer to perform folder  
scan play.  
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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  
Insertion guide  
into place.  
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:  
• 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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6. OPERATIONS  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 6.  
Basic Operations  
Adjusting the volume  
1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
CAUTION  
Be sure to lower the volume before  
increases the volume; turning it  
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.  
counterclockwise decreases the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33  
(maximum).  
Switching the display  
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired  
display.  
Turning on/off the power  
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.  
For details, refer to the subsection “Turning the  
screen saver function on or off” in section  
Operations Common to Each Mode”.  
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. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1  
second or longer to turn off the power for the  
unit.  
Selecting a mode  
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the  
operation mode.  
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the  
operation mode changes in the following  
order:  
Radio CD/MP3/WMA AUX Radio...  
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Basic Operations  
When “B-BOOST/IMPACT/EXCITE” is set:  
3-2. Press the [ ] button.  
Sound Adjustment  
You can adjust a sound effect or tone quality to  
your preference.  
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
setting in the range of 3 to +3.  
The factory default setting is “0”.  
To change sound setting  
3-4. Press the [  
] button to return to the  
1. Press the [SOUND] button to switch to the  
previous mode.  
sound adjustment selection display.  
The factory default sound setting is “Z-  
EHCR+”.  
When “CUSTOM ” is set:  
3-2. Press and hold the [  
] button for 1  
second or longer. Bass/treble  
characteristics become flat and “FLAT” is  
show in the display.  
2. Then press the [x] or [v] button to  
select the sound adjustment mode.  
Each time you press the [x] or [v]  
button, the sound adjustment mode  
changes as following order:  
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change to the  
OFF” mode.  
Adjusting the bass  
This adjustment can be performed only when  
the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM ”.  
Z-EHCR+BASSTREBLE↔  
BALANCEFADERNF VOL”  
In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you  
2-1. Select “BASS”.  
can press the [  
setting value.  
] button to adjust the  
3-1. Press the [  
] button.  
The sound adjustment mode will be  
displayed for 2 seconds before showing the  
sound setting.  
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select as  
following order.  
B<G 0>B<F 60>Q 1”  
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
selected audio mode.  
gain, the F (center frequency) and the Q.  
4. After completing settings, press the  
[SOUND] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
B<G 0> :The factory default setting is “0”.  
(Adjustment range: +7 to 7)  
B<F 60> :The factory default setting is  
60”.  
Setting the Z-Enhancer Plus  
This unit is provided with 4 types of sound tone  
effects stored in memory.  
(Adjustment range: 60/80/100/  
200)  
Q 1  
:The factory default setting is “1”.  
(Adjustment range: 1/1.25/1.5/2)  
Select the one you prefer.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
2-1. Select “Z-EHCR+”.  
3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,  
the tone effect changes in the following  
order:  
3-4. Press the [  
] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
OFFB-BOOSTIMPACT↔  
EXCITECUSTOM ”  
OFF  
: no sound effect  
B-BOOST : bass emphasized  
IMPACT : bass and treble emphasized  
EXCITE : bass and treble emphasized  
mid emphasized  
CUSTOM : user custom  
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Basic Operations  
Adjusting the treble  
This adjustment can be performed only when  
the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM ”.  
Setting the MAGNA BASS EXTEND  
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust  
the low frequencies like the normal sound  
adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep  
bass frequencies to provide you with a dynamic  
sound.  
2-1. Select “TREBLE”.  
3-1. Press the [  
] button.  
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select as  
The factory default setting is “OFF” (off).  
following order.  
1. Press and hold the [SOUND] button for 1  
second or longer to turn on the MAGNA  
BASS EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” appears in  
the display for 2 seconds.  
T<G 0>T<F 10k>”  
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
gain, the F (center frequency) and the Q.  
T<G 0> : The factory default setting is “0”.  
2. Press and hold the [SOUND] button for 1  
second or longer to turn off the MAGNA  
BASS EXTEND effect. “M-B OFF” appears  
in the display for 2 seconds.  
(Adjustment range: +7 to 7)  
T<F 10k>: The factory default setting is  
10k”.  
(Adjustment range: 10k/12.5k/  
15k/17.5k)  
3-4. Press the [  
] button to return to the  
previous mode.  
Adjusting the balance  
2-1. Select “BALANCE”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
balance of the right and left speakers.  
The factory default setting is “CENTER”  
(center). (Adjustment range: RIGHT12 to  
LEFT12 (right 12 to left 12))  
Adjusting the fader  
2-1. Select “FADER”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
balance of the rear and front speakers.  
The factory default setting is “CENTER”  
(center). (Adjustment range: FRONT12 to  
REAR12 (front 12 to rear 12))  
Adjusting the non fader output  
volume  
You can adjust the volume output from the unit’s  
non fader output terminal.  
2-1. Select “NF VOL”.  
3-1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
increases the output volume; turning it  
counterclockwise decreases the output  
volume.  
The factory default setting is “0”.  
(Adjustment range: –6 to +6)  
Note:  
• During SOUND adjustment mode, if no  
operation is performed for more than 10  
seconds, this mode can be cancelled and return  
to previous mode.  
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Radio Operations  
Quick tuning  
Listening to the radio  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio  
Press and hold the [x] or [v] button for 1  
second or longer to tune in a station.  
mode. The frequency appears in the display.  
Step tuning  
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:  
Press the [x] or [v] button to manually tune  
in a station.  
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) F3 (FM3) AM ➜  
F1 (FM1)...  
Recalling a preset station  
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio  
stations in memory. Press the corresponding  
[DIRECT] button to recall the stored radio  
frequency automatically.  
3. Press the [x] or [v] button to tune in the  
desired station.  
Tuning  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available,  
seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
desired band (FM or AM).  
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to  
recall the stored station.  
Note:  
• Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2  
seconds or longer to store that station into preset  
memory.  
Seek tuning  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band (FM or AM).  
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.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning or  
manual tuning.  
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to  
automatically seek a station.  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
When the [v] button is pressed, the station  
is sought in the direction of higher  
frequencies; if the [x] button is pressed,  
the station is sought in the direction of lower  
frequencies.  
Auto store  
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.  
Manual tuning  
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and  
step tuning.  
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).  
2. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2 seconds  
or longer. The stations with good reception  
are stored automatically to the preset  
channels.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band (FM or AM).  
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.  
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Radio Operations  
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.  
Instant station recall (ISR)  
Instant station recall is a special radio preset  
that instantly accesses a favorite radio station at  
a touch of a button. The ISR function even  
operates with the unit in other modes.  
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.  
ISR memory  
1. Select the station that you wish to store in  
ISR memory.  
[
2. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2  
seconds or longer.  
] button  
for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store  
function is engaged and the unit starts storing  
stations.  
Recalling a station with ISR  
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on  
the radio function and tune the selected radio  
station. “ISR” appears in the display. Press the  
[ISR] button again to return to the previous  
mode.  
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations  
Precautions when creating MP3/  
WMA file  
Usable sampling rates and bit rates  
1. MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz,  
Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR  
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.  
2. WMA: Bit rate 48 kbps-192 kbps  
File extensions  
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.  
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.  
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.  
What is WMA?  
WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media  
Audio, an audio file format developed by  
Microsoft Corporation.  
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.  
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.  
2. The folder name and file name can be  
displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play  
but the title must be within 64 single byte  
alphabetical letters and numerals (including  
an extension).  
To disable DRM (Digital Rights  
Management)  
1. When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11,  
click on TOOL OPTIONS MUSIC  
RECORD tab, then under Recording  
settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD  
PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct  
files.  
3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder  
having the same name.  
Number of files or folders  
1. Up to 256 files can be recognized per folder.  
Up to 578 files can be played.  
Personally constructed WMA files are used  
at your own responsibility.  
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.  
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations  
Disc-In-Play function  
As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or  
ACC position, this function allows you to turn the  
power to the unit and start playing the disc  
automatically when the disc is inserted even if  
the power is not turned on.  
Loading a CD  
1. Insert a CD into the centre of the CD SLOT  
with the labeled side facing up. “LOADING”  
appears in the display, the CD enters into the  
slot, and the play starts.  
Notes:  
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.  
CAUTION  
• Do not try to put your hand or fingers in  
the disc insertion slot. Also never insert  
foreign objects into the slot.  
• Do not insert discs where adhesive comes  
out from cellophane tape or a rental CD  
label, or discs with marks where  
• 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  
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
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.  
Pausing play  
1. Press the [  
] button to pause play.  
PAUSE” appears in the display.  
2. To resume CD play, press the [  
again.  
] button  
Ejecting a CD  
1. Press the [Q] to eject the CD. Take it out  
from the ejected position. “EJECT” appears  
in the display.  
Displaying CD titles  
This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/  
WMA disc and user titles input with this unit.  
Notes:  
• If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for  
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded.  
(Auto reload)  
1. Each time you press the [DISP] button to  
change the title display.  
CD-TEXT disc  
Track Disc Artist Track ...  
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this  
can damage the CD.  
MP3/WMA disc  
Listening to a disc already loaded in  
the unit  
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP3/  
WMA mode.  
Track Folder Title Album Artist ➜  
Track ...  
Notes:  
• 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 TITLE”  
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.  
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 display.  
The mode changes each time the [SRC] button  
is pressed.  
Radio CD/MP3/WMA AUX Radio ...  
• ISO8859-1, ASCII, S-JIS characters can be  
displayed in Tags.  
UNKNOW characters can be turned to ISO8859-  
1 characters.  
• Titles up to 32 bytes can be displayed in CD/  
MP3/WMA mode.  
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CD/MP3/WMA Operations  
Selecting a track  
Other various play functions  
Track-up  
Scan play  
1. Press the [v] button to move ahead to the  
This function allows you to locate and play the  
first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a  
disc.  
beginning of the next track.  
2. Each time you press the [v] button, the  
track advances ahead to the beginning of the  
next track.  
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.  
TRK SCN” appears in the display for 2  
seconds.  
Track-down  
1. Press the [x] button to move back to the  
Scan play starts from the next track after the  
track currently being played.  
beginning of the current track.  
2. Press the [x] button twice to move back to  
Folder scan play  
the beginning of the previous track.  
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.  
Fast-forward/fast-backward  
Fast-forward  
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1  
second or longer to perform folder scan play.  
1. Press and hold the [v] button for 1 second  
ALL SCN” appears in the display for 2  
seconds.  
Folder scan play starts from the next folder  
after the folder currently being played.  
or longer.  
Fast-backward  
1. Press and hold the [x] button for 1 second  
or longer.  
Repeat play  
This function allows you to play the current track  
repeatedly.  
For MP3/WMA discs, 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 [RPT] button to perform repeat  
play.  
Folder Select  
TRK RPT” appears in the display for 2  
seconds.  
This function allows you to select a folder  
containing MP3/WMA files and start playing  
from the first track in the folder.  
1. Press the [UP] or [DN] button.  
Press the [UP] button to move the next  
folder. Press the [DN] button to move the  
previous folder.  
2. To select a track, press the [x] or [v]  
button.  
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Folder repeat play  
Folder random play  
This function allows you to play a track currently  
being played in the MP3/WMA folder  
repeatedly.  
This function allows you to play all the tracks of  
all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in  
a random order.  
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second  
1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1  
second or longer to perform folder random  
play.  
or longer to perform folder repeat play.  
ALL RPT” appears in the display for 2  
seconds.  
ALL RDM” appears in the display for 2  
seconds.  
Random play  
This function allows you to play all tracks  
recorded on a disc in a random order.  
To cancel play  
1. Press the operating button previously  
selected.  
1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random  
The various play mode is canceled and the  
various play off mode appears in the display for 2  
seconds.  
When the error display indication “– –:– –”  
appears in the display, the various play (Scan/  
Repeat/Random) functions can be canceled in  
play mode.  
play.  
TRK RDM” appears in the display for 2  
seconds.  
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Operations Common to Each Mode  
Displaying the settings  
To change adjustment setting  
The number of indicator of this unit decreases,  
you can see the state of current settings at any  
operation mode.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1  
second or longer to switch to the  
adjustment selection display.  
2-1. Select “SETTINGS”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to display the  
2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select  
state of current settings.  
When the setting is selected, after 1 second  
the current state will be displayed.  
the “item name”.  
CLOCKSETTINGSSCRN SVR”  
SCROLLDIMMERTEL-SP”  
TEL-SW”  
For example:  
after 1 second,  
The adjustment item name will be displayed  
for 2 seconds before showing the desired  
value.  
or  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
desired setting value”.  
In the case of display blinking “ENT”, you  
Turning the screen saver function on  
or off  
can press the [  
setting value.  
] button to adjust the  
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. 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.  
After completing settings, press the [DISP]  
button to return to the previous mode.  
Setting the clock  
2-1. Select “CLOCK”.  
3-1. Press the [  
] button  
3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the  
hour or the minute.  
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
2-1. Select “SCRN SVR”.  
time.  
The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
3-4. Press the [  
memory and return to the previous mode.  
Note:  
] button to store the time into  
OFF”.  
• You cannot set the clock when it is displayed  
with only the ignition on. If you drain or remove  
the car’s battery or take out this unit, the clock is  
reset. While setting the clock, if another button or  
operation is selected, the clock set mode is  
canceled.  
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Operations Common to Each Mode  
Setting the method for title scroll  
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA title.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
2-1. Select “SCROLL”.  
Cellular phone interrupt setting  
If you connect this unit and your cellular phone  
with a separately sold cable, you can listen to  
your telephone calls on your car speakers.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
When the AUX input jack is used to connect an  
AUX BLUETOOTH BB (BLT370) (sold  
separately):  
OFF”.  
• ON:  
To scroll automatically.  
2-1. Select “TEL-SW”.  
• OFF:  
To scroll just 1 time.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]  
knob, the setting changes in the following  
order:  
Setting the dimmer control  
You can set the dimmer control “ON” or “OFF”.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
2-1. Select “DIMMER”.  
OFFONMUTE”  
• OFF:  
This unit continues normal operation even  
when the cellular phone is used.  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “ON” or  
OFF”.  
Setting the car speaker output for the  
cellular phone  
The factory default setting is “RIGHT”.  
• ON:  
You can listen to your telephone calls from  
the speakers connected to this unit.  
To output the telephone calls, set the cellular  
When listening to your calls on your car  
speakers, you can adjust the volume by  
turning the [ROTARY] knob.  
phone interrupt to “ON”.  
When the AUX input jack is used to connect an  
AUX BLUETOOTH BB (BLT370) (sold  
separately):  
• MUTE:  
The sound from this unit is muted during  
telephone calls.  
2-1. Select “TEL-SP”.  
Note:  
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “RIGHT”  
• If connecting a hands-free kit, please ensure the  
setting is ON to receive the telephone audio  
through the system.  
or “LEFT”.  
• RIGHT:  
Telephone calls can be heard on the front  
right speaker connected to this unit.  
AUX function  
• LEFT:  
This system has an external input jack on the  
front panel so you can listen to sounds and  
music from external devices connected to this  
unit.  
Telephone calls can be heard on the front  
left speaker connected to this unit.  
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 factory default setting is “MID”.  
1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1  
second or longer.  
2. Select AUX SENS”.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “HIGH”,  
MID” or “LOW”.  
Note:  
• When AUX mode is selected, AUX IN sensitivity  
can be set.  
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING  
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).  
Nothing happens The microprocessor has  
Turn off the power, then press  
Reset button  
when buttons are malfunctioned due to noise, the [RELEASE] button and  
pressed.  
etc.  
remove the DCP.  
Press the reset button for about  
2 seconds with a thin rod.  
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  
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.  
MP3/WMA files are absent in Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly.  
a disc.  
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 Compact disc is dirty.  
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.  
noisy.  
Compact disc is heavily  
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.  
scratched or 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.  
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.  
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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  
A CD is caught inside the CD This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult  
deck and is not ejected. your store of purchase.  
Measure  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
A CD cannot be played due Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped-disc.  
to scratches, etc.  
A CD is loaded upside-down Eject the disc then reload it properly.  
inside the CD deck and does  
not play.  
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  
FM Tuner  
Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz  
General  
Power Supply Voltage:  
Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf  
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative  
ground  
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 15 dBf  
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70 dB  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz  
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A  
Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)  
Weight / Source unit: 2.57 lb. (1.14 kg)  
Dimensions / Source unit:  
7" (Width) 2" (Height) 6-1/8" (Depth)  
[178 (W) 50 (H) 155 (D) mm]  
AM Tuner  
Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz  
Usable Sensitivity: 25 μV  
Power Output :  
20 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4  
and 1 % THD+N  
CD Player  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
87 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 )  
Usable Discs: Compact disc  
Frequency Response ( 1 dB): 5 Hz to 20 kHz  
Dynamic Range (1 kHz): 85 dB  
Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%  
Audio  
Maximum Power Output: 200 W (50 W 4 ch)  
Bass Control Action (100 Hz): +14 dB, –14 dB  
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): +14 dB, –14 dB  
Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz): 1.8 V  
Note:  
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.  
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DB185MP  
Clarion Co., Ltd.  
PE-3049B  
280-8589-00  
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2007: Clarion Co., Ltd.  
Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China  
2007/12  

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