Clarion DB346MP User Manual
Owner's manual
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Manual de instrucciones
AM/FM CD PLAYER
RADIO AM/FM-LECTEUR CD
DB346MP
RADIO DE AM/FM REPRODUCTOR DE CD
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
IR Remote Control Included
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2. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES
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3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY
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Français
SOURCE UNIT / APPAREIL PILOTE / UNIDAD FUENTE
Español
DISPLAY / AFFICHEUR / VISUALIZADOR
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
•
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 1 second 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 setting.
[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.
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[
s] button
ss
• 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.
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.
!!
! CAUTION
!!
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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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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.
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.
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
No
Note on Compact Discs
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or
pen.
No
Do not use any solvents such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner
to clean compact discs.
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
Ball-point pen
Roughness
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.
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
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6. DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)
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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.
We recommend taking the DCP with you when
leaving the car.
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [FNC] button for 1 second or
longer to switch off the power.
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.
RELEA
∗ The DCP is unlocked
3. Remove the DCP.
DCP
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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 orientation.)
DCP
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. (See figure above.)
• 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 Rear Panel Main Unit Front
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main
unit.
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main
unit.
2.
DCP
DCP
connector
Note:
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry
cloth only.
1.
Main unit connector
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7. REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control unit
Inserting the Batteries
1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide
the rear cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) 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 explode. Take note of the following points:
• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries
with new ones.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.
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AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V)
Batteries
Rear cover
Rear side
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
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Mode
Button
[FUNC]
[BAND]
[w] , [z]
[a] , [d]
[s]
[MUTE]
[ISR]
[DISP]
[SCN]
[RPT]
[RDM]
Radio CD
Turns power on and off. When press and held for 1 second: Turns power off.
Switches between radio and CD.
Switches reception band.
Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).
Moves preset channels up
and down.
Turns mute on and off
Turns mute on and off.
Recalls ISR radio station in memory.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR (radio mode only).
Switches among main display, clock display.
Preset scan.
When pressed and held
for 2 seconds: Auto store.
No function
No function
Plays the first track.
Top play.
Moves tracks up and down.
When pressed and held for 1 second: Fast-forward/
fast-backward.
Switches between playback and pause.
Switches between playback and pause.
Scan play.
Repeat play.
Random play.
∗ 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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8. OPERATIONS
Basic Operations
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3.
CAUTION
Be sure to lower the volume before 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.
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.
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.
3. Press and hold the [FNC] button for 1 sec-
ond or longer to turn off the power for the
unit.
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 order:
Radio mode ➜ CD mode ➜ Radio mode...
Note:
• If the CD mode is selected when no disc is in-
serted, the display shows “no DISC”.
Setting the Z-Enhancer
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.
∗ 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 1” ➜ “Z-ENHANCER 2” ➜ “ZENHANCER 3” ➜ “Z-EHCR OFF” ➜ “ZENHANCER 1”...
• Z-ENHANCER 1 : bass emphasized
• Z-ENHANCER 2 : treble emphasized
• Z-ENHANCER 3 : bass and treble empha-
sized
• Z-EHCR OFF : no sound effect
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:
BASS ➜ TREB ➜ BAL ➜ FAD ➜ Previous
mode
∗ The display returns to the previous mode 7 sec-
onds after the adjustment.
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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Adjusting the bass
1.
Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the bass; turning it counterclockwise attenuates the bass.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
Adjusting the treble
1.
Press the [A-M] button and select “TREB”.
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the treble; turning it counterclockwise attenuates the treble.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: –7 to +7)
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.
∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment
range: L13 to R13)
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.
∗ 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.
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.
Turning the screen saver function
on or off
This unit is provided with the screen saver function. 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.
∗ The factory default setting is on.
Press the [SS] button while keeping the [BND]
button pressed, to turn the screen saver function on or off.
Switching the Clock Display
Press and hold the [BND] button, and then press
the [DISP] button to switch between the operation mode and the clock display
.
Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold the
press the [DISP] button to display the clock
display.
2. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then
press the [DISP] button for 2 seconds or
longer.
3. Press the
HOUR and MINUTE selection. Then turn the
[ROTARY] knob clockwise to increase hour /
minute or counterclockwise to decrease hour
/ minute.
4. Press the [BND] button, then clock is set.
Note:
• If you select another operation mode while you
are setting the clock, the clock setting operation
will be canceled.
• If you remove the vehicle's battery for a check or
repair, the clock will be reset, so you must set it
again.
[a] or [d] button to toggle
[BND] button, and then
Illumination dimmer function
When the illumination line of this unit is connected with the car-side illumination signal line,
the display illumination of this unit dims in connection with turning on the car-side illumination.
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