Clarion DB456MC User Manual

Owner’s manual

DB456MC

CD/MP3/WMA Receiver & Music Catcher

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Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.

∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.

Contents

1. FEATURES.................................................................................................................................. 2

2. CONTROLS................................................................................................................................. 3

3. NOMENCLATURE ...................................................................................................................... 4

Names of the Buttons and their Functions .................................................................................. 4

Display Items ............................................................................................................................... 5

LCD Screen ................................................................................................................................. 5

4. PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................... 6

Handling Compact Discs ............................................................................................................. 7

5. REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................................... 8

Inserting the Battery .................................................................................................................... 8

Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons .................................................................................. 9

6. DCP ........................................................................................................................................... 10

7. OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 11

Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................... 11

Radio Operations ....................................................................................................................... 12

CD/MP3/WMA Operations ......................................................................................................... 14

MUSIC CATCHER Operations................................................................................................... 18

Operations Common to Each Mode .......................................................................................... 20

8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ........................................................................................................ 22

9. ERROR DISPLAYS ................................................................................................................... 23

10. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 24

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1. FEATURES

• “MUSIC CATCHER” for Recording CDDA

• MP3 and WMA File Playable with ID3-TAG and WMA-TAG Display

• Z-ENHANCER for Sound Creation

•MAGNA BASS EX for Dynamic Bass Tuning, Volume Level Dependent

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2.CONTROLS / /

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3. NOMENCLATURE

Source unit / /

Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.

Note:

• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3

(unfold).

• MC is the abbreviation of MUSIC CATCHER.

Names of the Buttons and their Functions

[RELEASE] button

• Deeply push in the button to unlock the DCP.

[SENSOR]

• Receiver for remote control unit

• Operating range: 30˚ in all directions

[ROTARY] knob

• Adjust the volume by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise.

• Use the knob to perform various settings.

[CD SLOT]

• CD insertion slot.

[D] button

• Switch the display indication (Main display, Title display, Clock display).

• Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to enter the display adjust mode.

[SCN] button

•Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track while in the CD/MP3, MC mode.

• Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.

[Q] button

• Press to eject a CD loaded in the unit.

[RPT] button

• Repeat play while in the CD/MP3, MC mode.

• Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder repeat play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.

[REC] button

• Press the button during CD playback, and the track currently being played back is recorded onto MC. (TRACK REC)

• Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer during CD playback, and all tracks are recorded onto MC. (DISC REC)

[DIRECT] buttons

• Store a station into memory or recall it directly while in the radio mode.

[RDM] button

•Perform random play while in the CD/MP3, MC mode.

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• Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder random play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.

[UP], [DN] buttons

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Select the Folder. (MP3/WMA disc MC mode only)

[ISR] button

• Recall ISR radio station in memory.

• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Store current station into ISR memory (radio mode only).

[T] button

• Use the button to input a title in the Radio, CD or MC mode.

• Use the button to switch the user titles or track titles.

• Use the button to scroll the title during the CD-text play.

[ER] button

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Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the play list mode. (MP3/WMA disc only)

• This functions as the [ER] button in the MC mode. Each time you press the button, the function switches in the following order: TRK ERASE ➜ FLD ERASE ➜ Normal mode.

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Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer, and the unit enters the ALL ERASE mode.

[BND] button

• Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual tuning while in the radio mode.

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Play a first track while in the CD/MP3, MC mode.

• Press the button to change the character.

[SRC] button

• Press the button to turn on the power. Press and hold the button for 1second or longer to turn off the power.

• Switches the operation mode among the Radio mode, etc.

[A-M] button

• Use the button to switch to the audio mode (bass/treble, balance/fader)

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the MAGNA BASS EXTENED.

[Z] button

• Use the button to select one of the three types of sound characteristics already stored in memory. (Z-Enhancer)

Names of the Buttons and their Functions

[a], [d] buttons

• Select a station while in the radio mode or select a track when listening to a CD/MP3, MC mode. These buttons are used to make various settings.

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Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to switch the fast-forward/fast-backward.

[ ] button

• Play or pause a CD while in the CD/MP3, MC

• Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds

•Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.

Display Items

: WMA indication : MP3 indication

Operation status indication Titles, clock, etc.

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mode.

or longer after selecting the ERASE mode, and the track is erased.

When the button is pressed and held, auto store is performed.

: Folder indication

: Scan indication

: Repeat indication

: Random indication

: Stereo indication

: Manual indication

: Mute indication

: MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication

Preset channel indication (1 to 6)

: Record indication

: Music Catcher mode

indication

: Z-Enhancer indication

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. 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 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.

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.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

INFORMATION FOR USERS:.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

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.

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Bottom View of Source Unit

Handling Compact Discs

Use only compact discs bearing the or

mark.

Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially shaped compact discs.

Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable.

Handling

• 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.

•New discs may have some 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

Ball-point pen

Roughness

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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.

Storage

• Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat source.

• Do not expose compact discs to excess humidity or dust.

• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat from heaters.

Cleaning

•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.

• After using special compact disc cleaner, let the compact disc dry off well before playing it.

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5. REMOTE CONTROL

[

]

SRC

[

], [ ]

[

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MUTE

[

]

ISR

[

]

SCN

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 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.

Signal transmitter

[

BND

[

[a], [d]

[

DISP

[

RDM

[

RPT

]

Insertion guide

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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons

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Mode

Button

[SRC]

[BND]

[ ] , [ ]

[ ]

[MUTE]

[ISR]

[DISP]

[SCN]

[RPT]

Radio

Switches among radio, CD/MP3, MC.

Switches reception band.

Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).

Moves preset channels up and down.

No function.

Tu r ns mute on and off.

Recalls ISR radio station in memory. Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR memory (radio mode only).

Switches among main display, title display, clock display.

Preset scan. When pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer: Auto store.

No function.

Plays the first track. To p play.

Moves tracks up and down. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Fast-forward/fast-backward.

Switches between playback and pause.

Scan play. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode.

Repeat play. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder Repeat play while in the MP3/ WMA disc, MC mode.

CD/MP3/MC

(MUSIC CATCHER)

[RDM]

∗ Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.

No function.

Random play. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder Random play while in the MP3/ WMA disc, MC mode.

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