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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Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
[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+” ↔ “BASS” ↔ “TREBLE” ↔
“BALANCE” ↔ “FADER” ↔ “NF 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.
“OFF” ↔ “B-BOOST” ↔ “IMPACT” ↔
“EXCITE” ↔ “CUSTOM ”
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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● 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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CD/MP3/WMA Operations
● 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”.
“CLOCK” ↔ “SETTINGS” ↔ “SCRN SVR”
↔ “SCROLL” ↔ “DIMMER” ↔ “TEL-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”.
“OFF” ↔ “ON” ↔ “MUTE”
• 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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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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