Clarion DB246 User Manual
Owner's manual
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AM/FM CD PLAYER
AM/FM CD
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Contents
1. FEATURES...................................................................................................................................... 2
2. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................. 3
Source Unit ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Display ............................................................................................................................................. 3
3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY .............................................................................................................. 4
Names of the Buttons and their Functions ...................................................................................... 4
4. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 5
5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS ....................................................................................................... 6
6. DCP (Detachable Control Panel) .................................................................................................. 7
7. REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................................... 8
Function of Remote Control Unit Buttons ........................................................................................ 9
8. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 10
Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................... 10
Radio Mode Operations ................................................................................................................. 12
CD Mode Operations ..................................................................................................................... 13
9. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 15
10. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 16
11. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 17
1. FEATURES
Visible Blue Negative LCD and White Illuminated Buttons
Aluminum Detachable Faceplate
Rotary Volume for Easy Operation
Z-Enhancer with 3 Mode Sound Selector
MAGNA BASS EX for Dynamic Bass Tuning
FM Reception System
Seek / Manual Up / Down Tuning
8-Times Oversampling Digital Filter and Dual 1-Bit D/A Converters
Preset Station Scan (PS), Automatic Store (AS)
2-Channel RCA Line Level Output
AM 1 Band, FM 3 bands each 6 channels total 24 channels, Preset Memory Function
Repeat / Random Play / Intro Music Scan
200W (50 W X 4) Maximum Power Output
Be sure to unfold and read the next page.
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2. CONTROLS / /
3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY
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Note : Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.
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Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3.
Names of the Buttons and their Functions
[RELEASE] button
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Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the
DCP.
[Z-ENCR] button
• Use the button to select one of the three
types of sound characteristics already stored
in memory. (Z-Enhancer)
[FNC] button
• Press the button to turn on the power.
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or
longer to turn off the power.
• Switches the operation mode among radio
and CD mode.
[A-M] button
• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or
longer to switch the MAGNA BASS EX on/off.
• Use the button to switch to the audio mode
(bass, treble, balance, fader)
[ROTARY] knob
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
• Use the knob to perform various settings.
[CD SLOT]
• CD insertion slot.
[SCN] button
• Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each
track while in the CD mode.
[Q] button
• Ejects a CD when it is loaded into the unit.
[RPT] button
• Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode.
[RDM] button
• Performs random play while in the CD mode.
[ISR] button
• Recalls ISR radio station in memory.
• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer:
Stores current station into ISR memory (radio
mode only).
[DIRECT] button
• Stores a station into memory or recall it directly while in the radio mode.
[SS] button
• Press the [SS] button while keeping the
[BND] button pressed, to turn the screen
saver function on or off.
[s] button
• Plays or pauses a CD while in the CD
mode.
[DISP] button
• Press the [DISP] button while keeping the
[BND] button pressed, to switch the display
indication (Main display, clock display).
[PS/AS] button
• Performs preset scan while in the radio
mode. When the button is pressed and
held, auto store is performed.
[a], [d] button
• Selects a station while in the radio mode or
selects a track when listening to a CD.
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or
longer to switches the fast-forward/fastbackward.
[BND] button
• Switches the band, or seek tuning or
manual tuning while in the radio mode.
• Plays a first track while in the CD mode.
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4. PRECAUTIONS
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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
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 and the condensation will disappear naturally to allow normal operation.
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USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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.
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.
AM 531-1629kHz / FM 87.0-108MHz
Bottom View of Source Unit
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
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5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
This unit has been designed specifically for
playback of compact discs bearing the
mark. No other discs can be played.
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.
Removing the disc
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.
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
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Note on Compact Discs
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or
pen.
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Do not use any solvents such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner
to clean compact discs.
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Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use
of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.
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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
Note:
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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.
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
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