Audiovox P-955 User Manual

P-955

AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH FOLD-DOWN

DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,

COMP ACT DISC PLAYER, CD CHANGER CONTROLS,

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

AND QUARTZ CLOCK

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INDEX

Operating Instructions ................................................................ 3 - 9

Setting the Clock ..........................................................................10

CD Player Error Codes.................................................................10

CD Changer Controls...................................................................11

CD Changer Error Codes.............................................................12

Wireless Remote Control Operation.............................................13

Specifications ...............................................................................15

Care and Maintenance .................................................................16

Warranty.......................................................................................17

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1 ON-OFF POWER BUTTON ( )

Pre ss this button to turn the unit on or off. If the ignition switch is
“on”, the unit will also turn on automatically when a compact disc is
inserted, or if the BAND switch or Mode switch (MOD) is
pressed.

2 AUDIO (LEVEL) CONTROL

T o increase the volume level, turn the knob clockwise (UP). The
volume will increase and the level will be shown on the display
panel from a minimum of 00 to a maximum of VOL 39. To
decrease the volume level, turn the knob counter-clockwise (DN).
The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5
seconds after the last volume adjustment or when another function
is activated. This control is also used in conjunction with the Push
Select Control button 3 to adjust the bass, treble, balance and
fader levels as described in 4, 5, 6 and 7.

3 PUSH SELECT CONTROL BUTTON

This button, which is integral to the AUDIO CONTROL, is used to
select the audio function (volume, bass, treble, balance, or fade)
whose setting is adjusted using the AUDIO CONTROL 2.
Pressing the PUSH SELECT control button once will set the unit
for bass adjustment (BAS will appear on the display panel) and
an audible beep will occur. Pressing the button additional times
will select treble adjustment (TRE on the display), balance (BAL),
or fader (FAD), each accompanied by a beep tone. The display
will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after
the last adjustment or when another function is activated.

4 BASS CONTROL

To adjust the bass level, first select the Bass mode by pressing
the Select button 3 so the BAS indication appears on the display
panel.

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Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass mode, turn the AUDIO
CONTROL 2 counter-clockwise to decrease the bass response
or clockwise to increase it as desired. The level will be shown on
the display panel from a minimum BAS -12 to a maximum of
BAS +12 (BAS 00 indicates flat response). The display will
automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the
last adjustment or when another function is activated.

5 TREBLE CONTROL

T o adjust the treble level, first select the T reble mode by pressing
the Select button 3 so the TRE indication appears on the display
panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Treble mode, turn the
AUDIO CONTROL 2 counter-clockwise to decrease the treble
response or clockwise to increase it as desired. The level will be
shown on the display panel from a minimum TRE -12 to a
maximum of TRE +12 (TRE 00 indicates flat response). The
display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds
after the last adjustment or when another function is activated.

6 LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL

To adjust the left-right speaker balance, first select the Balance
mode by pressing the Select button 3 so the BAL indication
appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the
Balance mode, turn the AUDIO CONTROL 2 counter-clockwise
to adjust the stereo balance to the left channel speakers or
clockwise to adjust it to the right channel speakers. The balance
position will be shown on the display panel from BAL L16 (full left)
to BAL R16 (full right). When the volume level between the left
and right speakers is equal, BAL 00 will be shown on the display
panel. The display will automatically return to the normal
indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another
function is activated.

7 FRONT/REAR F ADER CONTROL

To adjust the front-rear speaker balance, first select the Fader
mode by pressing the Select button 3 so the FAD indication
appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the
Fader mode, turn the AUDIO CONTROL 2 counter-clockwise to
adjust the front-rear speaker balance to the rear speakers or
clockwise to adjust it to the front speakers. The fader position will
be shown on the display panel from FAD R16 (full rear) to FAD F16
(full front). When the level between the front and rear speakers
is equal, FAD 00 will be shown on the display panel. The display
will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after
the last adjustment or when another function is activated.

8 LOUDNESS CONTOUR (LOUD)

When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will
boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the
characteristics of human hearing. Press the LOUD button
momentarily to activate this feature and the indication LOUD will
appear on the display panel. Pressing the button again
momentarily will deactivate the feature (the LOUD indication will
disappear from the display panel).

9 AUDIO MUTE SELECTOR (MUTE)

Press the MUTE button momentarily to mute the volume from the
system (MUTE will appear flashing on the display panel).
Pressing the button again or adjusting the AUDIO CONTROL 2,
or pressing the equalizer (EQ) button or LOUD button, will return
to the volume level setting in use before the Mute function was
activated.

bl AM/FM BAND SELECTOR (BAND)

Each time this button is pressed, the radio band is changed. The
indication AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2 or FM3 will appear on the display

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panel according to your selection. During disc play , pressing this
button will stop play of the disc and switch to radio operation
without ejecting the disc. During this time, the IN indication
will remain on the display panel to show that a disc is still loaded
in the unit. Press the MOD button to return to disc play from the
beginning of the last track in play .

When AM1 or AM2 is selected, the stereo (ST ) indication will
disappear from the display .

bm MANUAL UP/DOWN TUNING ( + / -) /

AUTOMA TIC SEEK TUNING (SEEK)

To manually select a radio station, momematrily press the Up
Tuning (+ ) side of the button to advance the unit two digits
higher or the Down Tuning ( -) side of the button to tune two
digits lower.

Pressing either side of the button for longer than 0.5 seconds
and then releasing will activate the Automatic Seek Tuning function.
The radio will seek the next station in the selected direction and
stop at that frequency. The Seek function can be stopped by
pressing the button again or activating any other tuning function.

Pressing and holding either side of the button for longer than 0.5
seconds will cause the radio to continue tuning rapidly in the
selected direction until the next available station and stop there.

bn LOCAL/DISTANT SELECTOR (LOC)

This feature is used to select the strength of the signals at which
the radio will stop during Automatic Seek Tuning. Pressing the
button will select the Local setting (LOC will appear on the display
panel) and only strong (local) stations will be received. Pressing
the button again will select the Distant setting (LOC will disappear
from the display panel) and the radio will stop at a wider range of
signals, including weaker (more distant) stations.

bo SUB-WOOFER SELECTION (SUB.W.)

The radio is equipped with a monaural audio output (in addition
to the low-level stereo outputs) which can be connected to
a remote power amplifier and associated sub-woofer speaker.
When the SUB.W. button is pressed, the indication appears
on the display and the sub-woofer audio signal is activated
and applied to the remote power amplifier, thereby enabling
the sub-woofer output.

bp PRE-SET SCAN (PS) / AUTO-STORE TUNING (AS)

Press this button momentarily to scan the stations pre-set into
each AM band and each FM band. The unit will stop at each
pre-set station for 5 seconds before continuing to the next pre-set
station (the pre-set number on the display panel will flash during
Pre-Set Scan operation). Press the button again momentarily to
stop Pre-Set Scan operation and remain on the selected
frequency . If no buttons are pressed during the scan, the unit will
return to the original station before the scan.

Pressing and holding the button for longer than 2 seconds will
activate the Auto-Store Tuning feature which will automatically
scan and enter up to 6 sta ti ons into the pre-set memories on the
band in use. If you have already set the pre-set memories to your
favorite stations, activating the Auto-Store Tuning feature will erase
those stations and enter the new ones. This feature is most
useful when travelling in a new area where you are not familiar
with the local stations.

bq STA TION PRE-SET MEMORIES

To set any of the 6 pre-set memories in each band, use the
following procedure:

1. Turn the radio on and select the desired band.

2. Select the first station to be pre-set using the Manual Up/
Down or Automatic Seek Tuning Controls bm.

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3. Press the pre-set button to be set and continue to hold it in
for approximately 2 seconds. The pre-set number will appear
on the display panel and two beeps will sound, indicating that
the station is now set into that pre-set memory position. The
station can now be recalled at any time by pressing that button.

4. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining 5 pre-sets on
that band and for the other 4 bands on the unit.

br LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY P ANEL

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel displays the frequency,
time, and activated functions.

NOTE: It is a characteristic of LCD panels that, if subjected to

cold temperatures for an extended period of time, they
may take longer to illuminate than under normal conditions.
In addition, the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may
slightly decrease. The LCD read-out will return to normal
when the temperature increases to a normal range.

bs FUNCTION DISPLAY

The Function Display consits of five bar graphs which provide a
visual representation of the volume level and the left and right
channel balance levels. The volume level is represented by three
thin bar graphs. As the volume is increased, the number of
illuminated segments will increase. The left and right channels
are represented by the wider bar graphs. As the strength of the
signal applied to either the left or right channel increases, the
number of illuminated segments will increase.

bt MODE SELECTOR (MOD)

This button is used to select the radio or the playback mode for
the CD player/changer. Each press of the button will select a
different mode as indicated on the display panel.

During integral CD player operation, this button may be used to

change to radio without ejecting the disc. The IN indication
will remain on the display panel to show that the disc is still
loaded in the unit. During remote CD changer operation, the
DISC number indication will remain on the display panel together
with the TRACK number being played, to show that the CD
changer is operating. Press the button again to return to radio
or integral CD player mode to resume play of the disc from the
point at which it was stopped.

bu DISC SLOT

With the front panel in the fold-down position, gently insert the
disc into the slot (label surface facing up) until the soft-loading
mechanism engages and pulls the disc in. The LOAD indication
will momentarily appear on the display panel followed by the total
playing time of the disc. The ( ) indication illuminates and
becomes animated, the IN symbol lights, and the track
number and elapsed time will appear on the display panel.

CAUTION: This unit is designed for play of standard 5"

(12cm) compact discs ONLY. Do not attempt to u se
3" (8cm) CD-Singles in this unit, either with or without
an adapter, as damage to the player and/or disc can
occur. Such damage will not be covered by the
Warranty on this product.

cl TRACK SELECT ( + / - )

During disc play the Track Select functions are used to quickly
access the beginning of a particular track. Each time the Forward
Track Select ( + ) side of the button is pressed, the next
higher track number will be selected as shown on the display
panel. Similarly, each time the Backward Track Select ( - )
side of the button is pressed, the next lower track number will be
selected as shown on the display panel.

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