Clarion DB348RMP User Manual

Owner’s manual / Mode d’emploi  
Bedienungsanleitung / Istruzioni per l’uso  
Gebruiksaanwijzing / Manual de instrucciones  
Bruksanvisning / Manual de instruções  
DB348RMP  
AM/FM MP3 CD PLAYER  
RADIO AM/FM-LECTEUR CD/MP3  
AM/UKW MP3 CD-SPIELER  
SINTOLETTORE CD MP3 AM/FM  
AM/FM MP3 CD-SPELER  
REPRODUCTOR DE AM/FM CD/MP3  
AM/FM-RADIO OCH CD/MP3-SPELARE  
COMBINAÇÃO DE RÁDIO AM/FM, LEITOR DE  
CDs e MP3  
Contents  
1. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3  
Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................. 4  
2. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 5  
3. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions ...................................................................................... 6  
Display Items ................................................................................................................................... 7  
LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 7  
4. REMOTE CONTROL (Optional Item) ............................................................................................ 8  
Function of Remote Control Unit Buttons ........................................................................................ 9  
5. DCP ............................................................................................................................................... 10  
6. OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................11  
Basic Operations ............................................................................................................................11  
Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 13  
RDS Operations ............................................................................................................................ 15  
CD Mode Operations ..................................................................................................................... 18  
MP3 Mode Operations ................................................................................................................... 19  
7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................................................................................ 24  
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 25  
9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 26  
1. PRECAUTIONS  
1. This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel  
vehicle purpose only. Use for tractor, fork  
truck, bulldozer, off road vehicle, 2 or 3  
wheel motor bicycle, marine boat or other  
special purpose vehicle is not appropriate.  
3. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which  
cause severe vibration may cause the sound  
to skip.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.  
2. When the inside of the car is very cold and  
the player is used soon after switching on the  
heater, moisture may form on the disc or the  
optical parts of the player and proper play-  
back may not be possible. If moisture forms  
on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If  
moisture forms on the optical parts of the  
player, do not use the player for about one  
hour. The condensation will disappear natu-  
rally allowing normal operation.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANU-  
FACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.  
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Handling Compact Discs  
This unit has been designed specifically for  
playback of compact discs bearing the  
mark. No other discs can be played.  
Note on Compact Discs  
Never stick labels on the surface of the com-  
pact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or  
To remove the compact disc from its storage  
case, press down on the center of the case  
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the  
edges.  
pen.  
No  
Proper way to hold  
the compact disc  
Removing the disc  
Do not use any solvents such as commercially  
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner  
to clean compact discs.  
No  
Always handle the compact disc by the edges.  
Never touch the surface.  
To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft  
cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the center  
of the compact disc to the circumference.  
No  
Do not use compact discs that have large  
scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use  
of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.  
No  
New discs may have some roughness around  
the edges. The unit may not work or the sound  
may skip if such discs are used. Use a ball-point  
pen, etc. to remove roughness from the edge of  
the disc.  
Ball-point pen  
Roughness  
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight  
or any heat source.  
No  
Note:  
Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may  
get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.  
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CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI  
REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS  
2.  
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3. NOMENCLATURE  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions  
[FNC] button  
[AF] button  
• Press the button to turn on or off the AF (Al-  
ternative Frequency) function.  
• Press the button to turn on the power.  
Press and hold the button for 1second or  
longer to turn off the power.  
• When the button is pressed and held, Re-  
gional function can select ON or OFF.  
• Switches the operation mode among the ra-  
dio and CD/MP3 mode.  
[DISP] button  
[RELEASE] button  
• Press the [DISP] button while keeping the  
[BND] button pressed, to switch the display  
indication (Main display, clock display).  
Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the  
DCP.  
MP3 FUNCTION-DISPLAY SELECTION  
[Z-ENCR] button  
• Use the button to select one of the three  
types of sound characteristics already stored  
in memory. (Z-Enhancer)  
• Press the [DISP] button (MP3 mode). Each  
time you press the [DISP] button, the display  
changes in the following order:  
Track No. / Play time Folder No. / Track  
No. Title Display Track No. / Play  
time...  
[CD SLOT]  
• CD insertion slot.  
[DIRECT] button  
[PS/AS] button  
• Stores a station into memory or recall it di-  
rectly while in the radio mode.  
• Performs preset scan while in the radio  
mode. When the button is pressed and held,  
auto store is performed.  
[SCN] button  
• Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each  
track while in the CD mode.  
[ROTARY] knob  
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob clock-  
wise or counterclockwise.  
[RPT] button  
• Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode.  
• Use the knob to perform various settings.  
[Q] button  
[a], [d] button  
• Ejects a CD when it is loaded into the unit.  
• Selects a station while in the radio mode or  
selects a track when listening to a CD.  
[RDM] button  
• Performs random play while in the CD mode.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to switches the fast-forward/fast-  
backward.  
[TA] button  
• Use the button to set the TA (Traffic An-  
nouncement) standby mode.  
[BND] button  
• Switches the band, or seek tuning or manual  
tuning while in the radio mode.  
[SCRL] button  
• Press the [SCRL] button while keeping the  
[BND] button pressed, to turn the screen  
saver function on or off.  
• Plays a first track while in the CD mode.  
• Press and hold the button to select between  
CD-DA playback and MP3 playback in  
Multisession CD.  
• (MP3 Function) Press the [SCRL] button to  
scroll display which is more than 8 characters  
at Title Display.  
[A-M] button  
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or  
longer to switch the MAGNABASS EX on/off.  
[PTY] button  
• Use the button to set the PTY (Programme  
Type) standby mode or PTY items.  
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode.  
(bass/treble, balance/fader)  
[s] button  
• Plays or pauses a CD while in the CD mode.  
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LCD Screen  
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal.  
The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.  
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4. REMOTE CONTROL (Optional Item)  
If you buy the RCB-164  
sold separately, you can  
enjoy the use of the  
Remote Control function.  
Remote control unit  
Inserting the Batteries  
1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide  
the rear cover in the direction of the arrow.  
AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V)  
2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries  
Batteries  
that came with the remote control unit facing  
in the directions shown in the figure, then close  
the rear cover.  
Notes:  
Using batteries improperly can cause them to ex-  
plode. Take note of the following points:  
Rear cover  
• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries  
with new ones.  
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.  
Rear side  
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.  
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.  
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons  
Mode  
Radio (RDS)  
CD  
MP3  
Button  
[FUNC]  
Switches between radio and CD/MP3.  
Plays the first track of the  
current folder.  
Plays the first track.  
Top play.  
[BAND]  
Switches reception band.  
[w] , [z]  
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).  
Moves tracks up and down.  
Moves preset channels  
[a] , [d]  
When pressed and held for 1 second: Fast-forward/  
fast-backward.  
up and down.  
Switches between playback and pause.  
Switches between playback and pause.  
[s]  
[MUTE]  
[TA]  
Turns mute on and off.  
Turns mute on and off.  
TA on and off.  
[DISP]  
Switches among main display, clock display.  
Scan play.  
[PS/AS] / [SCN]  
Preset scan.  
When pressed and held  
for 2 seconds: Auto store.  
Scan play.  
When pressed and held  
for 1 seconds: Folder  
scan.  
Repeat play.  
[AF] / [RPT]  
AF function on and off,  
when pressed and held  
for 1 second: REG  
Repeat play.  
Random play.  
When pressed and held  
for 1 seconds: Folder  
repeat.  
function on and off.  
Random play.  
[PTY] / [RDM]  
PTY stand by mode on  
and off.  
When pressed and held  
for 1 seconds: Folder  
random.  
Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.  
2-ZONE button is not available.  
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5. DCP  
The control panel can be detached to prevent  
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it  
in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)  
case to prevent scratches.  
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case  
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the  
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP  
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct orienta-  
tion.)  
We recommend taking the DCP with you when  
leaving the car.  
DCP  
Removing the DCP  
1. Press the [FNC] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch off the power.  
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.  
DCP case  
[
]
RELEASE button  
CAUTION  
• The DCP can easily be damaged by  
shocks. After removing it, be careful not to  
drop it or subject it to strong shocks.  
• When the Release button is pressed and  
the DCP is unlocked, the car’s vibrations  
may cause it to fall. To prevent damage to  
the DCP, always store it in its case after de-  
taching it. (See figure above.)  
The DCP is unlocked  
3. Remove the DCP.  
• The connector connecting the main unit  
and the DCP is an extremely important  
part. Be careful not to damage it by press-  
ing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdriv-  
ers, etc.  
DCP Rear Panel  
Main Unit Front  
DCP  
Attaching the DCP  
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
DCP  
connector  
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
Main unit connector  
2.  
Note:  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
DCP  
1.  
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6. OPERATIONS  
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of  
chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).  
Basic Operations  
Setting the Z-Enhancer  
CAUTION  
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone ef-  
fects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.  
Be sure to lower the volume before switch-  
ing off the unit power or the ignition key. The  
unit remembers its last volume setting. If  
you switch the power off with the volume up,  
when you switch the power back on, the  
sudden loud volume may hurt your hearing  
and damage the unit.  
The factory default setting is “Z-EHCR OFF”.  
Each time you press the [Z-ENCR] button, the  
tone effect changes in the following order:  
Z-ENHANCER 1Z-ENHANCER 2Z-  
ENHANCER 3Z-EHCR OFFZ-  
ENHANCER 1”...  
• Z-ENHANCER 1 : bass emphasized  
• Z-ENHANCER 2 : treble emphasized  
Turning on/off the power  
Note:  
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time  
without running the engine. If you drain the car’s  
battery too far, you may not be able to start the  
engine and this can reduce the service life of the  
battery.  
• Z-ENHANCER 3 : bass and treble empha-  
sized  
• Z-EHCR OFF  
: no sound effect  
1. Press the [FNC] button.  
2. The illumination and display on the unit light  
up. The unit automatically remembers its last  
operation mode and will automatically switch  
to display that mode.  
Audio Mode Adjustments  
Press the [A-M] button to select the adjustment  
mode. The mode switches as follows each time  
the [A-M] button is pressed:  
3. Press and hold the [FNC] button for 1 sec-  
ond or longer to turn off the power for the  
unit.  
BASS TREB BAL FAD Previous  
mode  
The display returns to the previous mode 7 sec-  
onds after the adjustment.  
Selecting a mode  
1. Press the [FNC] button to change the opera-  
tion mode.  
2. Each time you press the [FNC] button, the  
operation mode changes in the following or-  
der:  
Radio mode CD mode Radio mode...  
Note:  
• If the CD mode is selected when no disc is in-  
serted, the display shows “NO DISC”.  
Adjusting the volume  
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise in-  
creases the volume; turning it counterclockwise  
decreases the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33  
(maximum).  
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Basic Operations  
Adjusting the bass  
Switching display  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”.  
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then press  
the [DISP] button to select the desired display.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-  
phasizes the bass; turning it counterclock-  
wise attenuates the bass.  
The display switches in the following order:  
Main Clock (CT) Main …  
The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment  
range: –7 to +7)  
If the display is changed by other button opera-  
tion when the clock (CT) is displayed, the clock  
display returns automatically after the operation.  
The example shows the display in radio mode.  
Adjusting the treble  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “TREB”.  
Main display  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-  
phasizes the treble; turning it counterclock-  
wise attenuates the treble.  
The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment  
range: –7 to +7)  
Clock(CT) display  
Adjusting the balance  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BAL”.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-  
phasizes the sound from the right speaker;  
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the  
sound from the left speaker.  
Main display  
CT (Clock Time) function  
The CT function enables you to display clock  
time only when CT data is received.  
The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment  
range: L13 to R13)  
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then  
press the [DISP] button, the display switches to  
CT (Clock Time).  
When no CT data is received, “CT––:––” appears  
in the display.  
Adjusting the fader  
1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FAD”.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-  
phasizes the sound from the front speakers;  
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the  
sound from the rear speakers.  
Note:  
• There are some countries and stations where  
clock time data are not transmitted. In some ar-  
eas, the CT may not be displayed correctly.  
The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment  
range: F12 to R12)  
Note:  
• Bass and Treble can only be adjusted when the  
Z-enhancer” is off.  
Triggered audio mute for cellular  
telephones  
This unit requires special wiring to mute the au-  
dio signal automatically when a cellular tele-  
phone rings in the car.  
This function is not compatible with all cellular  
telephones. Contact your local authorized Clarion  
dealer for information on proper installation and  
compatibility.  
Turning on/off MAGNA BASS EX  
To adjust the MAGNA BASS EX  
The MAGNA BASS EX does not adjust the low  
sound area like the normal sound adjustment  
function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound  
area to provide you with a dynamic sound.  
The factory default setting is off. Press and hold  
the [A-M] button for 2 second or longer to turn the  
MAGNA BASS EX and “M-B EX” in the display  
lights on or off.  
The factory default setting is “TEL OFF”.  
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then  
press the [s] to select the “TEL MUTE” or  
TEL OFF”.  
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Basic Operations  
Radio Operations  
Listening to the radio  
1. Press the [FNC] button and select the radio  
mode. The frequency or PS appears in the  
display.  
TEL MUTE: mutes the audio sound.  
TEL OFF: does not mute the audio sound.  
PS: Programme service name  
During telephone interrupt, the display shows  
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio  
band. Each time the button is pressed, the ra-  
dio reception band changes in the following  
order:  
"TEL"  
Illumination dimmer function  
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM (MW/LW) FM1...  
When the illumination line of this unit is con-  
nected with the car-side illumination signal line,  
the display illumination of this unit dims in con-  
nection with turning on the car-side illumination.  
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the  
desired station.  
Tuning  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek  
tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
Turning the screen saver function  
on or off  
This unit is provided with the screen saver func-  
tion. You can turn on or off this function.  
Seek tuning  
There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and  
LOCAL SEEK.  
If the button operation is performed with the  
screen saver function on, the operation display  
corresponding to the button operation is shown  
for about 30 seconds and the display returns to  
the screen saver display.  
DX SEEK can automatically tune in to receiv-  
able broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK can tune  
in to only broadcast stations with a good recep-  
tion sensitivity.  
The factory default setting is on.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-  
Press the [SCRL] button while keeping the  
[BND] button pressed, to turn the screen saver  
function on or off.  
sired band (FM or AM (MW, LW)).  
2. Tune into a station.  
If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold  
the [BND] button for 2 seconds or longer.  
MANU” in the display goes off and seek tun-  
ing is now available.  
If “TA” is lit in the display, TP stations are auto-  
matically sought.  
GDX SEEK  
Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically  
seek a station.  
When the [d] button is pressed, the station is  
sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if  
the [a] button is pressed, the station is sought  
in the direction of lower frequencies.  
When seek tuning starts, “DX” appears in the dis-  
play.  
GLOCAL SEEK  
If you press and hold the [a] or [d] button for  
1 second or longer, local seek tuning is carried  
out. Broadcast stations with good reception sen-  
sitivity are selected.  
When local seeking starts, “LO” appears in the  
display.  
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Radio Operations  
Manual tuning  
Auto store  
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and  
step tuning.  
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 sta-  
tions that are automatically tuned in sequentially.  
If 6 receivable stations cannot be received, a  
previously stored station remains unoverwritten  
at the memory position.  
When you are in the step tuning mode, the fre-  
quency changes one step at a time. In the quick  
tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired  
frequency.  
Notes:  
• The only FM band that can store the stations will  
automatically be stored in FM3.  
• When the auto store is performed, the station pre-  
viously stored in the memory at that position is  
overwritten.  
• If there are fewer than 6 stations with good recep-  
tion, the stations previously stored at the remain-  
ing [DIRECT] buttons are not overwritten.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-  
sired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).  
If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and  
hold the [BND] button for 2 seconds or longer.  
MANU” is lit in the display and manual tuning  
is now available.  
2. Tune into a station.  
• A station already stored in one of [DIRECT] but-  
tons cannot be stored in another [DIRECT] but-  
tons.  
GQuick tuning:  
Press and hold the [a] or [d] button for 2  
second or longer to tune in a station.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-  
GStep tuning:  
sired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).  
Press the [a] or [d] button to manually  
2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 sec-  
onds or longer. The stations with good recep-  
tion are stored automatically to the preset  
channels.  
tune in a station.  
Recalling a preset station  
If auto store is performed in the FM bands, the  
stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2  
was chosen for storing stations.  
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio sta-  
tions in memory. Pressing the corresponding  
[DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio fre-  
quency automatically.  
Preset scan  
Preset scan receives the stations stored in pre-  
set memory in order. This function is useful  
when searching for a desired station in memory.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the de-  
sired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).  
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to  
1. Press the [PS/AS] button.  
recall the stored station.  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
[PS/AS] button again to continue receiving  
that station.  
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store that station  
into preset memory.  
Note:  
• Be careful not to press and hold the [PS/AS] but-  
ton for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto  
store function is engaged and the unit starts stor-  
ing stations.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
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RDS Operations  
Notes:  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
• This function is disabled when a national station  
such as BBC R2 is being received.  
• The REG function ON/OFF setting is valid when  
the AF function is ON.  
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that  
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data.  
This system can display the name of the broad-  
cast station being received (PS) and can auto-  
matically switch to the broadcast station with the  
best reception as you move long distances (AF  
switching).  
GSwitching the REG function ON  
Press and hold the [AF] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
REG” in the display lights and the REG function  
turns on.  
Also, if a traffic announcement or programme  
type is broadcast from an RDS station, no matter  
what mode you are in, this broadcast is received.  
GSwitching the REG function OFF  
Press and hold the [AF] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
Additionally, if EON information is received, this  
information enables automatic switching of other  
preset stations on the same network and inter-  
ruption of the station being received with traffic  
information from other stations (TP). This func-  
tion is not available in some areas.  
REG” in the display goes off and the REG func-  
tion turns off.  
Manually tuning a regional station  
in the same network  
1. This function is valid when the AF function is  
ON and the REG function is OFF.  
When using the RDS function, always set the  
radio to FM mode.  
• AF  
• PS  
: Alternative Frequency  
: Programme Service Name  
Note:  
• PTY : Programme Type  
• This function can be used when a regional broad-  
cast of the same network is received.  
• EON : Enhanced Other Network  
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to  
• TP  
: Traffic Programme  
call out the regional station.  
RDS interrupt does not function during AM radio  
reception.  
3. If the reception condition of the called out  
station is bad, press the [DIRECT] button of  
the same number. The unit receives a local  
station on the same network.  
AF function  
The AF function switches to a different fre-  
quency on the same network in order to main-  
tain optimum reception.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
GSwitching OFF the AF function  
TA (Traffic Announcement)  
In the TA standby mode, when a traffic announce-  
ment broadcast starts, the traffic announcement  
broadcast is received as top priority regardless of  
the function mode so you can listen to it. Traffic  
programme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible.  
Press the [AF] button. “AF” in the display goes  
off and the AF function turns off.  
GSwitching ON the AF function  
This function can only be used when “TP” is lit in  
the display. When “TP” is lit, this means that the  
RDS broadcast station being received has traffic  
announcement programmes.  
Press the [AF] button. “AF” in the display lights  
and the AF function turns on.  
If the reception of the current broadcast station  
deteriorates, “SEARCH” appears in the display  
and the radio searches for the same programme  
on another frequency.  
GSetting the TA standby mode  
If you press the [TA] button when only “TP” is lit in  
the display, “TP” and “TA” light in the display and the  
unit is set into the TA standby mode until a traffic an-  
nouncement is broadcast. When a traffic announce-  
ment broadcast starts, “TRA INFO” appears in the  
display. If you press the [TA] button while a traffic an-  
nouncement broadcast is being received, the traffic  
announcement broadcast reception is cancelled and  
the unit goes into the TA standby mode.  
REG (Regional programme) function  
When the REG function is ON, the optimum re-  
gional station can be received. When this func-  
tion is OFF, if the regional station area switches  
as you drive, a regional station for that region is  
received.  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
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RDS Operations  
GCancelling the TA standby mode  
Selecting PTY  
With “TP” and “TA” lit in the display, press the  
[TA] button. The “TA” in the display goes off and  
the TA standby mode is cancelled.  
If “TP” is not lit, pressing the [TA] button searches  
for a TP station.  
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the unit  
goes into PTY select mode.  
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons. Al-  
ternatively, turn the [ROTARY] knob clock-  
wise or counterclockwise to select the de-  
sired PTY.  
GSearching for a TP station  
Below are the factory default settings stored  
When “TP” is not lit, if you press the [TA] button,  
TA” in the display lights and the unit automati-  
cally receives a TP station.  
for the [DIRECT] buttons.  
PTY item  
Contents  
News  
Preset  
number  
Note:  
ENGLISH  
NEWS  
• If a TP station is not received, the unit continues the  
search operation. Pressing [TA] button again goes off  
TA” in the display and stops TP station searching.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
INFO  
Information  
Pop Music  
Sport  
POP M  
SPORT  
Auto store function for TP stations  
You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into  
preset memory. If the number of TP that can be re-  
ceived is less than 6, broadcast stations already  
stored in memory are left without being overwritten.  
CLASSICS Serious Classical Music  
EASY M Easy Listening Music  
3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automati-  
cally 7 seconds after a PTY is selected.  
With “TA” lit in the display, press and hold the [PS/  
AS] button for 2 seconds or longer. The TP stations  
with the good reception sensitivity are stored into  
preset memory.  
Even if you select FM1 or FM2, a TP station is  
stored into memory for FM3.  
PTY seek  
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the PTY  
select mode is turned on.  
2. Select PTY.  
PTY  
3. Press the [a] or [d] button. If you press  
the [d] button, the unit seeks a PTY broad-  
cast moving up the frequencies; if you press  
the [a] button, it seeks moving down the  
frequencies.  
This function enables you to listen to a broad-  
cast of the selected programme type when it  
starts even if the unit is on a function mode  
other than radio.  
Some countries do not yet have PTY broadcast.  
In the TA standby mode, a TP station has priority  
over a PTY broadcast station.  
If no station with the selected PTY broadcast  
can be received, the unit returns to the PTY  
select mode.  
GSetting the PTY standby mode  
When you press the [PTY] button, “PTY” lights in  
the display and the PTY standby mode is turned  
on. When the selected PTY broadcast starts, the  
PTY item name appears in the display.  
GCancelling the PTY standby mode  
When you press and hold the [PTY] button for 1  
second or longer, “PTY” goes off in the display  
and PTY standby mode is cancelled.  
GCancelling a PTY interrupt broadcast  
Press the [PTY] button during the PTY interrupt  
broadcast, the PTY interrupt is cancelled and  
the unit returns to PTY standby mode.  
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RDS Operations  
PTY preset memory  
Emergency broadcast  
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the PTY  
select mode is turned on.  
If an emergency broadcast is received, all the  
function mode operations are stopped.  
ALARM” appears in the display and the emer-  
gency broadcast can be heard.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or coun-  
terclockwise to select the desired PTY.  
GCancelling an emergency broadcast  
The 29 types of PTY below can be selected.  
If you press the [AF] button, emergency broad-  
cast reception is cancelled.  
PTY item  
ENGLISH  
NEWS  
Contents  
News  
Volume setting of TA, emergency  
broadcast (ALARM) and PTY  
The volume for TA, ALARM and PTY interrupts  
can be set during TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt.  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
Today’s events  
Information  
Sports  
SPORT  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
Education  
Drama  
The factory default setting is “15”.  
During a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt, turn the  
[ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise  
to set the volume to the desired level (0 to 33).  
When the TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt ends, the  
volume returns to the level it had before the inter-  
rupt.  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Culture  
Science  
Variety  
POP M  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Easy music  
Light music  
Classics  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Other music  
Weather  
Finance  
For children  
Social  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Religion  
Phone in  
Travel  
Leisure  
Jazz  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
Country  
Nation music  
Oldies  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
Folk music  
Documentaries  
3. If you press and hold any one of the [DIRECT]  
buttons for 2 seconds or longer, the selected  
PTY is stored into that preset channel memory.  
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CD Mode Operations  
Loading a CD  
Selecting Tracks (songs)  
Insert a CD into the center of the CD insertion slot  
with the labeled side facing up. “LOAD” appears in  
the display, the CD enters into the slot and start play-  
ing.  
Press the [a] or [d] button.  
d: Playback will start from the next track.  
a: Playback will start from the beginning of  
the track currently playing. When this  
button is pressed again, the CD will play  
from the previous track.  
CD SLOT  
For MP3 mode, track selection is only valid in  
current folder.  
Fast-Forward and Fast-Backward  
Press and hold the [a] or [d] button.  
d: To fast-forward  
a: To fast-backward  
For Audio CD mode pressing the [a] or [d]  
button for 1 second or longer will move forward  
or backward 5 times faster than normal play,  
and pressing it for 3 seconds or longer will do  
the operation 30 times faster.  
Notes:  
• Do not put your hand, fingers, or foreign objects  
into the CD insertion slot.  
• If a CD has already been loaded, another CD  
cannot be inserted. Do not insert another one  
forcefully.  
• Discs not bearing the  
played with the unit. CD-ROMs cannot be played.  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
mark cannot be  
For MP3 mode, pressing the [a] or [d] button  
for 1 second or longer will move forward or  
backward 10 times faster than normal play.  
Scan Play (Intro Music Scan)  
At Audio CD press the [SCN] button, then the  
SCN” in the display lights on, then the CD will  
play the first 10 seconds of each track of the  
whole disc. Press the [SCN] button again to dis-  
engage the unit from scan play.  
Listening to the Disc already Inserted  
Press the [FNC] button to select the CD mode,  
the CD will start playing.  
Stopping (pausing) Playback  
While the CD playing pressing the [s] button  
will stop the CD and “PAUSE” indicate.  
A scan play will start from the track following the  
one currently playing.  
Press the [s] button again to resume play-  
Repeat Play  
back.  
At Audio CD press the [RPT] button, then the  
RPT” in the display lights on, then the track cur-  
rently playing will be played repeatedly. Press  
the [RPT] button again to disengage the unit  
from repeat play.  
Ejecting the CD  
Press the [Q] button, then the CD will be  
ejected.  
Note:  
• If the ejected CD is left as it is, it will be reloaded  
after 15 seconds.  
• However, single CDs will not be reloaded, so  
make sure to remove them.  
Random Play  
At Audio CD press the [RDM] button, then the  
RDM” in the display lights on, then the entire  
tracks on the disc will be played at random.  
Press the [RDM] button again to disengage the  
unit from random play.  
Top Function  
Press the [BND] button, then the CD will start  
playing from the first song (track number 1).  
For MP3 mode, it will start playing from the first  
song of current folder.  
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MP3 Mode Operation  
MP3 Special Function Menu  
1. When playing an MP3 CD, press the  
[ROTARY] knob to display the MP3 Special  
Function Menu.  
What is MP3?  
MP3 is an audio compression method and  
classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG stan-  
dards. This audio compression method has  
penetrated into PC users and become a stan-  
dard format. This MP3 features the original au-  
dio data compression to about 10 percent of its  
initial size with a high quality sound. This  
means that about 10 music CDs can be re-  
corded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc to allow  
a long listening time without having to change  
CDs.  
2. There are 2 functions in the Special Function  
Menu.  
1) FLD UP: DN 2) MP3 SRCH  
3. To select the next function, press the  
[ROTARY] knob again.  
4. When a function is selected, turn the  
[ROTARY] knob clockwise or  
counterclockwise to activate it. At this  
Special Function Menu, PLAY/PAUSE,  
SCAN, REPEAT, RANDOM, BND/TOP,  
DISP, SS/SCRL, Track Up/Down function are  
inoperable.  
Precautions when creating MP3 disc  
G File extensions  
• Always add a file extension ".MP3" to MP3 file by  
using single byte letters. If you add a file exten-  
sion other than specified or forget to add the file  
extension, the file cannot be played.  
Note:  
• The Special Function Menu can be released by  
pressing the [ROTARY] knob for 2 seconds or  
longer, or it will be released automatically after 7  
seconds.  
G Logical format (File system)  
• When writing MP3 file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW  
disc, please select "ISO9660 level 1, 2, 3 or  
JOLIET or Romeo" as the writing software for-  
mat. normal play may not be possible if the disc  
is recorded on another format.  
• The folder name and file name can be displayed  
as the title during MP3 play but the title must be  
within 16 (Folder Name) or 28 (File Name) single  
byte alphabetical letters and numerals (excluding  
an extension)  
Folder Up Down Function (FLD UP:  
DN)  
1. This function enables you to search for a  
folder on the MP3 CD. The LCD will show the  
target MP3 CD folder.  
Turn clockwise. – Folder up  
G Number of files or folders  
Turn counterclockwise. – Folder down  
• The MP3 recording media reproducible on this  
unit has the following limitations :  
1. Maximum number of files : 254  
2. Maximum number of folders : 128  
3. Some noise may occur depending on the type of  
encoder software used while recording.  
2. When a desired folder is selected, the MP3  
CD player will play it.  
Note:  
• The Special Function Menu can be released by  
pressing the [ROTARY] knob for 2 seconds or  
longer, or it will be released automatically after 7  
seconds.  
Search File Function (MP3 SRCH)  
1. This function enables you to search a de-  
sired folder and track by selecting the char-  
acters on the MP3 CD.  
2. When this function is on, the LCD will display  
SCH> ” and the start character blinking is  
which is a blank character. The character  
changes start from 0 to 9 for number display  
and A to Z for capital letter display, and starts  
from  
clockwise. The character changes from Z to  
A and 9 to 0 and starts from again if you  
turn the [ROTARY] knob counterclockwise.  
again if you turn the [ROTARY] knob  
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MP3 Mode Operation  
3. To search for a file, you can select any char-  
acters. After selecting the first character,  
press the [ROTARY] knob to select the sec-  
ond character. To start searching by pressing  
the [d] button, to erase the previous char-  
acters by pressing the [a] button.  
MP3 playing order  
When selected for play FLD UP:DN and MP3  
SRCH functions, files and folders are accessed  
in the order in which they were written by the  
writer.  
Because of this, the order in which they are  
expected to be played may not match the order  
in which they are actually played. You may be  
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be  
played by writing them onto a medium such as  
a CD-R with their file names beginning with  
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99",  
depending on your CD writer.  
4. If you enter "  
for " ", If you enter " A ", the player  
will search for " A ", and the " " is a space  
characters. If you enter , the player  
A
", the player will search  
A
will be unable to find the file and show  
NOTFOUND” on the LCD.  
5. If the file or folder is found, the MP3 CD  
player will display the found folder with the  
F>” sign or the filename without any sign. If  
you press the [ROTARY] knob or [d] but-  
ton on the folder result, the first song of  
folder will be played.  
For example, a medium with the following  
folder/file hierarchy is shown below.  
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy  
6. If the file is not found, “NOTFOUND” will be  
displayed.  
7. The Special Function Menu will be released  
by pressing the [ROTARY] knob for 2 sec-  
onds or longer, or it will be released auto-  
matically after 15 seconds.  
Display  
Description  
Pressing the  
[ROTARY] knob  
1 F>  
Play current  
folder  
Indicates this  
is a folder  
2 File Name Play current  
file  
Indicates this  
is a file name  
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MP3 Mode Operation  
Random MP3 CD  
1. This function enables you to play all the  
tracks in the MP3 folder or on the disc in ran-  
dom order.  
Scan MP3 CD  
1. This function enables you to play the first 10  
seconds of each track in the MP3 folder or  
the first track of each folder.  
2. There are 2 types of random play accessible  
for MP3 CDs; Random track and Random  
folder.  
2. There are 2 types of scan play accessible for  
MP3 CD; Scan track and Scan folder.  
Scan access  
Function  
Display  
SCN  
Display  
Random access  
Function  
Press the [SCN] Scan in  
button less than 1 current folder  
second  
RDM  
indicator  
Press the [RDM] Random  
button less than 1 track in current  
indicator  
seconds  
folder only  
Folder  
SCN  
&
Press the [SCN] Scan first  
button more than 1 track of  
second  
Folder &  
RDM  
indicator  
Press the [RDM] Random track  
button more than 1 in all folders  
seconds  
each folder  
indicator  
3. Each time the button is pressed, scan play  
turns on or off.  
3. Each time the button is pressed, random  
play turns on or off.  
4. When the scan play function is on, the SCN  
indicator will be displayed. When the function  
is off, the indicator will not be displayed.  
4. When the random play function is on, the  
RDM indicator will be displayed. When the  
function is off, the indicator will not be dis-  
played.  
Display Selection  
1. You can choose the display type for MP3 CD  
by pressing the [DISP] button.  
Repeat MP3 CD  
1. This function enables you to replay the track  
or folder you are listening to.  
To select the next type, press the [DISP] but-  
ton again.  
2. There are 2 types of repeat play accessible  
for MP3 CD; Repeat track and Repeat folder.  
The arrangement is shown below.  
**Please refer to figure 1  
Repeat access  
Function Display  
Title Display Mode  
1. There are 5 types of display for the Title Dis-  
play mode.  
Press the [RPT] Repeat RPT indicator  
button less than 1 current  
seconds  
song  
2. To select the next type, press the [DISP] but-  
Press the [RPT] Repeat Folder & RPT  
button more than 1 current indicator  
ton for 2 second or longer.  
The arrangement is shown below.  
seconds  
folder  
After 2 seconds  
3. Each time the button is pressed, repeat play  
turns on or off.  
FOLDER  
TRACK  
Folder Title  
Track Title  
Album Tag  
Artist Tag  
Title Tag  
4. When the repeat play function is on, the RPT  
indicator will be displayed. When the function  
is off, the indicator will not be displayed.  
ALBUM-T  
ARTIST-T  
TITLE-T  
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MP3 Mode Operation  
3. The displayed item can be scrolled by press-  
ing the [SCRL] button if the number of char-  
acters is more than 8.  
4. If a MP3 file does not support for ID3 TAG,  
the display will show "NO TAG"  
Note:  
• The folder name will be displayed as "ROOT"  
which the file allocates in the root folder.  
• The MP3 player decodes each file ID3 TAG ver 2  
by default, if ID3 TAG ver 2 is unavailable, ID3  
TAG ver 1 will be decoded.  
CD-DA / MP3 Selection On  
Multi-Session CD  
1. If a multi-session CD which contains CD-DA  
and MP3 files is being inserted, user can se-  
lect either CD-DA or MP3 files to be played.  
2. Default setting for files to be played on multi-  
session CD is CD-DA files.  
3. Press the [BND] button for more than 1 sec-  
ond will toggle between selection of CD-DA  
and MP3 files to be played.  
4. When CD-DA type is selected, display will  
show "M-S CD". When MP3 type is selected,  
display will show "M-S MP3".  
5. CD-DA/MP3 Selection function can only be  
performed in CD/MP3 mode. It will only acti-  
vate after re-insert CD. For example, current  
setting is CD-DA type. User has to eject CD  
and re-insert it again as to play MP3 files.  
6. Types of recording that can be played are as  
follows.  
Setting  
Set to CD Set to MP3  
Disc  
Mixed with CD and Play CD  
MP3 type tracks  
Play MP3  
CD type track only  
Play CD  
Play CD  
MP3 type track only Play MP3 Play MP3  
7. When a mixed mode CD is loaded and CD is  
set, the track to be played first is MP3 file  
data and no sound is heard.  
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MP3 Mode Operation  
Figure 1  
Display selection  
You can choose the display type for MP3 CD by pressing the [DISP] button. To select the  
next type, press the [DISP] button again. The arrangement is shown below:  
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7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Power does not turn on.  
(No sound is produced.)  
Fuse is blown.  
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If  
the fuse blows again, consult your store of  
purchase.  
Incorrect wiring.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
Compact disc cannot be  
loaded.  
Another compact disc is  
already loaded.  
Eject the compact disc before loading the new  
one.  
Sound skips or is noisy.  
Compact disc is dirty.  
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.  
Compact disc is heavily  
scratched or warped.  
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.  
Sound is bad directly after  
power is turned on.  
Water droplets may form on  
the internal lens when the car  
is parked in a humid place.  
Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
Nothing happens when  
button are pressed.  
Display is not accurate.  
The microprocessor has  
malfunctioned due to noise,  
etc.  
Turn off the power, then press the [RELEASE]  
button and remove the DCP.  
Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with  
a thin rod.  
DCP or main unit connectors Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with  
are dirty. cleaning alcohol.  
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DB348RMP  
8. ERROR DISPLAYS  
I To protect the system, this unit has been equipped with self diagnostic functions. If a fault arises, a  
warning is issued by various error displays. Follow the corrective measures and remove the fault.  
Error Display  
Corrective Measure  
This error display indicates that a fault has arisen in the  
mechanism of the source unit (for example, the disc cannot be  
ejected).  
ERROR 2  
Check the source unit.  
This error display indicates that the pickup focus is off because  
of a scratched disc or some other factor during source unit play.  
Check the compact disc.  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
This indicates that the CD’s TOC (table of contents) cannot be  
read, for example because the selected disc is upside-down.  
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9. SPECIFICATIONS  
FM Tuner  
Frequency Range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Audio  
Maximum Power Output: 204 W (51 W 4 ch)  
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf  
Continuous Average Power Output:  
25 W 4, into 4 , 20 Hz to 20 kHz,1%THD  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf  
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz  
Bass Control Action (30 Hz): 14 dB  
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): 14 dB  
Line Output (with A/C 1 kHz, 10 k): 1.7 V  
General  
AM Tuner  
Power Supply Voltage:  
14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.6 V allowable),  
negative ground  
Frequency Range:  
MW 531 kHz to 1602 kHz  
LW 153 kHz to 279 kHz  
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A  
Speaker Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable)  
Weight: 2.42 lb. (1.1 kg)  
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV  
CD Player  
System: Compact disc audio system  
Dimensions:  
178 mm Width 50 mm Height 152 mm  
Depth  
Usable Discs: Compact disc  
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz) IHF-A  
Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz)  
178 mm  
50 mm  
Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%  
MP3  
Decode Format: MPEG 1,2 and 2.5 -Layer 3  
Sampling rate (kHz): MPEG-1:  
MPEG-2:  
32,44.1,48  
188 mm  
58 mm  
16,22.05,24  
MPEG-2.5: 8,11.025,12  
Bit-rate (kbps): 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80,  
96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192,224  
256, 320, VBR  
Notes:  
• Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.  
• Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice for further improvement.  
• Please make sure when connecting external  
power amplifier, that you properly, to the car chas-  
sis, ground the amplifier.  
CD-ROM Format: ISO9660 Level 1, 2, Romeo  
and Joliet  
• If this is not done, severe damage to the source  
unit way happen.  
Folder Level Limit: No limitation  
Folder Support: 128  
File Support: 254  
Folder Name: Maximum 16 characters  
File Name: Maximum 28 characters  
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DB348RMP  

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