Clarion DB625MP User Manual

Owner’s manual

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

AM/FM CD/MP3 PLAYER

•

COMBINE RADIO AM/FM CD/MP3

•

SINTONIZADOR DE AM/FM Y REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS/MP3

2002/3 (A·K)

Clarion Co., Ltd.

Printed in Malaysia / Imprimé à Maiaisie / Impreso en Maiasia

PE-2549B

280-7815-00

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.

MODEL

12V GROUND

AM 530-1700kHz/FM 87.9-107.9MHz

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE TAHT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

THIS PRODUCTION COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

CLARION CO.,LTD. 50 KAMITODA,TODA-SHI,SAITAMA-KEN,JAPAN

MANUFACTURED:

286- SERIAL No. PE-

Clarion Co.,Ltd.

MADE IN

CAUTION

USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER and MINI 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 AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

11. ESPECIFICACIONES

Sección del sintonizador de FM

Gama de frecuencias (intervalo 200 kHz):

87,9 MHz – 107,9 MHz

Sensibilidad útil (Relación señal / ruido : 30dB):

9,3 dBf (0,8 µV/75 Ω)

Sensibilidad de silenciamiento (Relación señal / ruido : 46dB):

15,2 dBf (1,6 µV/75 Ω)

Respuesta de frecuencia (±3 dB):

30 Hz – 15 kHz

Relación señal a ruido (MONO):

70 dB

Selectividad (DIN) (±400 kHz):

80 dB

Separación estéreo (1 kHz):

40 dB

Sección del sintonizador de AM

Gama de frecuencias (intervalo 10 kHz):

530 kHz – 1700 kHz

Sensibilidad útil (Relación señal / ruido : 20dB):

28 dBµ (25 µV)

Sección del disco compacto

Diode láser:

GaAlAs (λ=780 nm)

Filtro digital (D/A):

8 veces sobremuestreo

Convertidor D/A:

1 Bit

Velocidad de giro:

1000 – 400 rpm (CLV 2 veces)

Fluctuación y trémolo:

Menos del límite medible

Respuesta de frecuencia (±1 dB):

10 Hz – 20 kHz

Distorsión armónica total (1 kHz):

0,01 %

Relación señal a ruido (1 kHz):

Gama dinámica:

Separación de canales:

Decodificación de MP3:

Sección de audio

Potencia máxima de salida:

Potencia completa de todo el ancho de band (a menos del 1% de distorsión armónica total):

Acción tonal

Graves: 100 Hz ±10 dB Registro medio: 1 kHz ±10 dB Agudos: 10 kHz ±10 dB

Nivel de salida del preamplificador/carga (durante la reproducción del disco):

Impedancia de salida de preamplificador:

General

Tensión de funcionamiento (11 – 16 V admisibles):

Consumo:

Dimensiones:

Peso:

105 dB

93 dB

85 dB

Compatible con MPEG-1,0/2,0/2,5 Audio Layer-3

50 W x 4

22 W x 4

1800 mV/10 kΩ

600 Ω

14,4 V

10 A

7 (ancho) x 2 (alto) x 6-1/8 (profundo) pulgada

[178 (ancho) x 50 (alto) x 155 (profundo) mm]

2,76 lbs (1,25 kg)

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Nota:

• Especificaciones y diseño sujetos a cambios sin previo aviso por razones de mejora del producto.

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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.

2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip.

3. When the auto antenna cord is connected to the car auto antenna cord, when the unit is switched to the radio mode (or the TV mode), the antenna is extended automatically. If the car is in a narrow space, the antenna may strike something, so be careful.

4. 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.

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked

in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground

wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.

• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave

any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells,

turn off the power immediately and consult your dealer.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught be-

tween the faceplate and the unit.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to

strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it con-

tains glass parts.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal.

If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.

• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

• To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

• Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown.

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 .....................................................................................................................................4

List of Accessories ..........................................................................................................................4

2. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 5

3. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6

Names of Buttons............................................................................................................................ 6

Display Items ................................................................................................................................... 7

4. PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................................8

5. CONFIRM BEFORE OPERATION ............................................................................................... 10

Notes on Play MP3 ....................................................................................................................... 10

About CDs .....................................................................................................................................12

6. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 13

Basic Operations ...........................................................................................................................13

Radio Operations ..........................................................................................................................16

CD/MP3 Operations ......................................................................................................................17

Adjustment Menu ..........................................................................................................................19

7. WIRING TECHNIQUES ................................................................................................................21

Connecting Wires to Terminals ..................................................................................................... 21

8. INSTALLATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 22

Installation .....................................................................................................................................22

Installation Procedure ...................................................................................................................24

9. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY............................................................................................................25

10. ERROR DISPLAY .........................................................................................................................28

11. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 29

1. FEATURES

■ FM Reception System

■ 8-Times Oversampling Digital Filter and 1-Bit D/A Converters

■ 4-Channel RCA Line Level Output with Fader Control

List of Accessories

1 Wiring harness .......................................... 1

2 Removal tool ............................................. 2

3 Counter sunk self-tapping screw .............. 4

4 Round head self-tapping screw ................ 4

5 Taptite screw ............................................. 2

The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.

CAUTION

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Be sure to unfold and read the next page. / Veuillez déplier et vous référer à la page suivante.

Cerciórese de desplegar y de leer la página siguiente.

CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / CONTROLES

3. NOMENCLATURE

Display Items

■

Main unit / Appareil principal / Unidad principal

[

]

[

], [

]

RDM

[

RPT

]

[

]

PRESET

]

[

FNC

[a],

[d]

]

[FM]

[AM]

[

MUTE

]

[

BEQ LIGHT

[

SCN

[

]

With the FLIP DOWN PANEL opened / Ouvrez le PANNEAU RABATTABLE / Apertura del PANEL ABATIBLE

[

CD/MP3 SLOT

] [ ]

[

OPEN

[

DISP

[

T-M

Names of Buttons

Main Unit

[FNC] button

• Press the button to turn on the power. Press the button for at least 1 second to turn

off the power.

• Switches the operation mode among the ra-

]

dio mode, etc.

[FM] button

• Switches the FM band while in the radio mode.

[ ] button

• Plays or pauses a CD/MP3 while in the CD/ MP3 mode.

• Press the button for at least 1 second to enter the adjustment menu mode.

[ ], [ ] button

• Adjust the volume.

[OPEN] button

• Use the button to open the Flip down panel.

[DISP] button

• Switches the display indication.

• Use the button to input a title in the CD/MP3

mode.

• Scrolling the displayed CD text and MP3 text.

[T-M] button

• Use the button to set the tuning mode.

• Use the button to set the Auto Store.

[PRESET] button

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

[RPT] button

• Plays repeatedly while in the CD/MP3 mode. [RDM] button

• Performs random play while in the CD/MP3 mode.

[SCN] button

• Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each track while in the CD/MP3 mode.

[BEQ LIGHT] button

• Use the button to select one of the three types of sound characteristics already stored in memory.

[MUTE] button

• Turning the volume down quickly.

• Press the button for at least 1 second to turn

the loudness on or off.

[AM] button

• Switches the AM band while in the radio mode.

[a], [d] button

• Selects a station while in the radio mode.

• Selects a track when listening to a CD/MP3.

• These buttons are used to make various set-

tings.

[CD/MP3 SLOT]

• CD/MP3 insertion slot.

[

Q] button

• Ejects a CD/MP3 when it is loaded into the unit.

Operation status indication Titles, PS names, etc. are displays.

Preset channel indication (1 to 6)

: Speaker Setting indication

: 5 & 4 in. (127 mm & 102 mm) Speaker indication

: 6 & 6 x 9 in. (152 mm & 152 mm x 229 mm) Speaker indication

: OEM Speaker indication

: BEQ LIGHT indication (BEQ LIGHT:Beat EQ Light)

: Rock indication

: Pops indication

: Easy indication

: Stereo indication : Mute indication

Clock (Clock indication) etc.

: Top 40 indication

: Jazz indication

: Flat indication

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

Remarque: Veuillez déplier cette page et vous référer aux schémas quand vous lisez chaque chapitre.

Nota: Cuando lea los capítulos, despliegue esta página y consulte los diagramas.

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CAUTION

• If you experience problems during installation, consult your dealer.

• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. After you press the Reset button. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the Reset button has been pressed, contact your local dealer for assistance.

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

• The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation.

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.

If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.

CAUTION

Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the CD Slot

As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot.Reset button

Lens Fogging

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your dealer.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

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5. CONFIRM BEFORE OPERATION

Notes on Playing MP3

This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer

3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media

and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions.

Acceptable media

The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.

When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent malfunction.

Acceptable medium formats

The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (“.”) and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses.

• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)

• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)

• Joliet (64 characters)

• Romeo (128 characters)

Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.

The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:

• Maximum number of directory levels: 8

• Maximum number of files per folder: 255

• Maximum number of characters for folder

name: 64

• Maximum number of folders: 50

MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are not properly displayed.

Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer

When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.

Entering ID3 tag

The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.

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Notes on Playing MP3

Entering file and folder names

The code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed.

If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.

The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3 extension (MP3).

Note:

• A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.

Writing files into a medium

When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3.

In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file or a Track Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly.

CAUTION

Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.

• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a

non-MP3 file with the MP3 extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3 files for MP3 data

as long as they have the MP3 extension.

• Do not attempt to play a medium containing

non MP3.

MP3 playing order

When selected for play, Folder Search, Track Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD 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.

For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, Track Search, or Folder Select as shown below.

Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy

Folder

File

Root

Level 1 Level 3

Level 2 Level 4

When a Track Search is executed with file

4 being played ...

Current

file number

Operation of the button

[a] Button

Beginning of file

[d] Button

When an Folder Search is executed with file

4 being played ...

Current

folder

number

When Folder Select is selected with file

Operation of the button

[AM] Button

[FM] Button

being played to move from folder to folder ...

Current

folder

number

[a]

Operation of the button

Button

[d]

Button

[AM] Button

[FM] Button

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About CDs

Handling CDs

• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.

• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than

a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc.

• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.

Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.

Burrs

CDs that can’t be used

• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.

• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can’t be used.

• Don’t use CDs without disc mark .

• A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized

can’t be played. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)

CD storage

• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high.

• Store CDs in their cases.

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

Removing CDs

When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.

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6. OPERATIONS

Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of

Basic Operations

chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).

Power

●

Turning ON the Power

Press the [FNC] button.

●

Turning OFF the Power

Press the [FNC] button for at least 1 second.

Selecting the Source

Press the [FNC] button. Source required Display

Tuner “TUNER” CD “CD” Standby “ALL OFF”

(Illumination only mode)

Volume

●

Increasing Volume

Press the [ ] button.

●

Decreasing Volume

Press the [ ] button.

Mute

Turning the volume down quickly.

Press the [MUTE] button. Each time the button is pressed the Mute turns

ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the “MUTE” indicator blinks.

Loudness

Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.

Press the [MUTE] button for at least 1 second.

Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF.

When it's ON, “LOUD ON” is displayed.

Beat EQ Light

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of the music.

1. Select the source to set Press the [FNC] button.

2. Select the Sound type Press the [BEQ LIGHT] button.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Sound setting Display

User memory “User” Rock “Rock” Pops “Pops” Easy “Easy” Top 40 “Top40” Jazz “Jazz” Flat “Flat”

Notes:

• User memory: The values set on the <Audio Mode>.

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker Setting>. First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

Audio Mode

1. Select the source for adjustment

Press the [FNC] button.

2. Enter Audio mode

Press the [BEQ LIGHT] button for at least 1 second.

3. Select the Audio item for adjustment

Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

4. Adjust the Audio item

Press the [a] or [d] button.

Adjustment Item

Bass level “Bas”–8 ~ +8 Middle level “Mid”–8 ~ +8 Treble level “Tre”–8 ~ +8 Balance “Bal” Left 15 ~ Right 15 Fader “Fad” Rear 15 ~ Front 15 Volume offset

Note:

• Volume offset: Each source’s volume can be set as a difference from the basic volume.

5. Exit Audio mode

Press the [BEQ LIGHT] button.

Display Range

“V-OFF”–8 ~ ±0

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Basic Operations

Speaker Setting

Fine-tuning so that the BEQ LIGHT value is optimal when setting the speaker type.

1. Enter Standby Press the [FNC] button. Select the “ALL OFF” display.

2. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [BEQ LIGHT] button.

3. Select the Speaker type Press the [a] or [d] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting

switches as shown below.

Speaker type Display

OFF “SP OFF” For 5 & 4 in. speaker “SP 5/4” For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker “SP 6∗9/6” For the OEM speaker “SP OEM”

4. Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [BEQ LIGHT] button.

Switching Display

Switching the information displayed.

Press the [DISP] button. Each time the button is pressed the display

switches as shown below.

●

In Tuner source

Information Display

Frequency Station name “SNPS” Clock

●

In CD source

Information Display

Track number Disc name “DNPS” Disc title “D-TITLE” Track title “T-TITLE” Track number & Track Time Clock

●

In MP3 source

Information Display

Track number Disc name “DNPS” Folder name “FOL NAME” File name “FIL NAME” Song title & Artist name “TITLE” Album name & Artist name “ALBUM” Track Time Clock

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Attaching a title to a Station or CD.

1. Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to

2. Enter name set mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 2 seconds. “NAME SET” is displayed.

3. Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [a] or [d] button.

4. Select the character type Press the [ ] button. Each time the button is pressed the character

type switches as shown below.

Character type

Alphabet upper case Alphabet lower case Numbers and symbols Special characters (Accent characters)

5. Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.

7. Exit name set mode Press the [DISP] button.

Notes:

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at

that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.

• Memory numbers

- FM: 32 stations

- AM: 16 stations

- Internal CD player: 30 discs

• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same

operation used to name it.

• Disc Naming can’t be done during CD text or clock

display.

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Basic Operations

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

●

Removing the Faceplate

1. Press the [OPEN] button. Drop open the faceplate.

2. Drawing the faceplate to left side pull it to the front and remove it.

Notes:

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment

and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached.

• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to

direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

●

Reattaching the Faceplate

1. Align the shaft on the unit with the depression on the faceplate.

2. Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you

to use the unit.

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Radio Operations

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

Press the [T-M] button. Each time the button is pressed the Tuning

mode switches as shown below.

Tuning mode

Auto seek “Auto 1” Automatic search

Preset scan “Auto 2” Search in order of seek the stations in the

Manual “Manual” Normal manual

Display Operation

for a station.

Preset memory.

tuning control.

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1. Select tuner source Press the [FNC] button. Select the “TUNER” display.

2. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it

switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3. Tune up or down band Press the [a] or [d] button.

Note:

• During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indi-

cator is ON.

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

1. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2. Select the frequency to put in the memory Press the [a] or [d] button.

3. Put the frequency in the memory Press the [PRESET] button for at least 2 sec-

onds. The preset number display blinks 1 time. On each band, 1 station can be put in the

memory on each [PRESET] button.

Auto Store Entry

Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically.

1. Select the band for Auto Store Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2. Open Auto Store Entry Press the [T-M] button for at least 2 seconds. When 6 stations that can be received are put

in the memory Auto Store Entry closes.

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

1. Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2. Call up the station Press the [PRESET] button.

Changing the reception area

This unit is initially set to USA frequency intervals of 10kHz for AM and 200kHz for FM. When using it outside the USA, the frequency reception range can be switched to the intervals below.

●

Setting the reception area

1. If the Reset button is pressed while pressing [PRESET 1] and [PRESET 5], reception area will switches from inside the USA to outside the USA or from outside the USA to inside the USA.

∗ Any station preset memories are lost when

the reception area is changed.

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) <In FM reception>

Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station.

Display Setting

“CRSC ON” The CRSC is ON. “CRSC OFF” The CRSC is OFF.

Note:

• Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines)

may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON. In such a situation, turn it OFF.

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CD/MP3 Operations

Playing CD & MP3

●

When there is no disc inserted

1. Drop open the faceplate Press the [OPEN] button.

2. Insert a disc.

3. Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position.

CAUTION

• When the faceplate has been dropped open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens, pay attention to safety and move the shift lever or take an appropriate action, then operate the unit.

• Do not use the unit with the faceplate in the open condition. If it's used in the open position dust can enter the inside part and cause damage.

●

When a disc is inserted

Press the [FNC] button. Select the “CD” display.

●

Pause and play

Press the [ ] button. Each time the button is pressed it pauses and

plays.

●

Eject the disc

1. Drop open the faceplate Press the [OPEN] button.

2. Eject the disc Press the [Q] button.

CAUTION

3 in. (8cm) disc can’t be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage.

Note:

• The MP3 media that this unit can play are CDROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.

The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3 data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3>.

Check that section before creating your MP3 media.

Fast Forwarding and Reversing

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Fast Forwarding

Hold down on the [d] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that

point.

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Reversing

Hold down on the [a] button. Release your finger to play the disc at that

point.

Note:

• During MP3 Fast Forwarding and Reversing the performance time isn’t displayed.

Track Search

Selecting the song you want to hear. Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3

folder.

Press the [a] or [d] button.

[Q] button

3. Press the faceplate on the right side, and return it to its former position.

Folder Search

Selecting the folder recorded on the MP3 media.

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

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CD/MP3 Operations

Track/Folder Repeat

Replaying the song, disc or MP3 folder you’re listening to.

Press the [RPT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Repeat

Play switches as shown below.

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat (In CD) “REP ON”

(In MP3) “REP ON”

Folder Repeat

(In MP3 media) “F REP ON”

OFF “REP OFF”

Track Scan

Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3 folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.

1. Start Track Scan Press the [SCN] button. “Scan ON” is displayed.

2. Release it when the song you want to listen to is played

Press the [SCN] button.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or MP3 folder in random order.

Press the [RDM] button. Each time the button is pressed Random Play

turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, “RDM ON” is displayed.

Note:

• When the

select starts.

[d]

button is pressed, the next song

2. Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button. With the [FM] button you move 1 level down

and with the [AM] button 1 level up.

Selecting a folder in the same level

Press the [a] or [d] button. With the [a] button you move to the previ-

ous folder, and with the [d] button to the next folder.

Returning to the top level

Press the [PRESET3] button.

3. Decide the folder to play Press the [ ] button. The Folder Select mode releases, and the

MP3 in the folder being displayed is played.

Note:

• The methods for moving to other folders in the

Folder select mode are different from those in the Folder search mode.

See <Notes on playing MP3> for details.

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Canceling the Folder Select mode

Press the [PRESET5] button.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3 text.

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.

Folder Select (Function of MP3)

Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.

1. Enter Folder Select mode Press the [PRESET5] button. During Select mode the folder information is

displayed as shown below.

<Folder name display> Displays the current folder name.

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Adjustment Menu

Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.

The Adjustment menu basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Adjustment menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation.

1. Enter Adjustment menu mode Press the [ ] button for at least 1 second. “MENU” is displayed.

2. Select the Adjustment menu item Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Example: When you want to set the beep

sound select the “Beep” display.

3. Set the Adjustment menu item Press the [a] or [d] button. Example: When “Beep” is selected, each time

the button is pressed it switches “Beep ON” or “Beep OFF”. Select 1 of them as the setting.

You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items.

4. Exit Adjustment menu mode Press the [ ] button.

Note:

• When other items that are applicable to the basic

operation method above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.)

Also, the explanation for items that aren’t applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.

Display Setting

“Beep ON” Beep is heard. “Beep OFF” Beep canceled.

Manual Clock Adjustment

1. Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the “CLK ADJ” display.

2. Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [a] or [d] button for at least 1

second. The clock display blinks.

3. Adjust the hours Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Adjust the minutes

Press the [a] or [d] button.

4. Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [ ] button.

Note:

• At the time of clock adjustment, when only a

change of the hour is made, it is not adjusted to 00 seconds. Only when the minute is changed, it is adjusted to 00 seconds.

DSI (Disabled System Indicator)

A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.

Display Setting

“DSI ON” LED flashes. “DSI OFF” LED OFF.

Selectable Illumination

Selecting the button illumination color as green or red.

Display Setting

“KEY GRN” The illumination color is green. “KEY RED” The illumination color is red.

Switching Display Type

Setting the Display type.

Display Setting

“DisplayD” Demonstration. “DisplayA” Circle Display is play time. “DisplayB” Circle Display is clock. “DisplayC” Silent display type.

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Adjustment Menu

Contrast Adjustment

Adjusting the display contrast.

Display and Setting

“CONT 0”

“CONT 5” (Original setting)

“CONT 10”

Dimmer

Dimming this unit’s display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON.

Display Setting

“DIM ON” The display dims. “DIM OFF” The display doesn’t dim.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll.

Display Setting

“SCL AUTO” Repeats scroll. “SCL MANU” Scrolls when the display

Notes:

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/

Album name

changes.

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7. WIRING TECHNIQUES

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Rear right output (Red)

Rear left output (White)

Front right output (Red)

Front left output (White)

FM/AM antenna input

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

When using the

optional power amplifier, connect to its power control terminal.

Depending on what

antenna you are using,

connect either to the

control terminal of the

motor antenna, or to

the power terminal for

the booster amplifier of

the film-type antenna.

P.CONT

ANT. CONT

REAR

FRONT

Fuse (10A)

Power control wire (Blue/White)

Motor antenna control wire (Blue)

Wiring harness (Accessory 1)

White/Black

FRONT • L

White

To front left speaker

To car light control

Ignition key

switch

Car fuse box (Main fuse)

Battery

switch

ILLUMI

Dimmer control wire (Orange / White)

ACC

Ignition wire (Red)

Gray/Black

FRONT • R

Green/Black

REAR • L

To front right speaker

Gray

To rear left speaker

Green

Battery wire

Car fuse box

–

Ground wire (Black) (To car chassis)

(Yellow)

Purple/Black

REAR • R

To rear right speaker

Purple

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8. INSTALLATIONS

Installation

■

Installation

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in

Self-tapping screw (commercially available)

Metal mounting strap (commercially available)

Note:

• Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

place.

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Installing in Japanese-Made Cars

1. Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame.

2. Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure

the unit with the accessory screws.

T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars

T/N

ø5mm

Accessory 3...for Nissan car Accessory 4...for Toyota car

8 mm MAX.

ø5mm

8mm MAX.

Notes:

• During installation, do not use any screws except for those provided. The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit.

• Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations.

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Installation

■

Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit

If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws (ø4 X 16 mm) in the holes shown below.

Accessory 5

Bottom panel

CAUTION

Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

■

Removing the hard rubber frame

1. Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and

remove the two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown

in the figure.

■

Removing the Unit

1. Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then remove the hard rubber frame.

2. Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.

3. Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.

Screw (M4×8) (commercially available)

Accessory 2 Removal tool

4. Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.

Catch

Lock

Accessory 2 Removal tool

2. When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two locations.

Note:

• The frame can be removed from the top side in

the same manner.

Note:

• Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

5. Pull the unit all the way out with your hands,

being careful not to drop it.

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Installation Procedure

1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of the battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. Install the unit in your car.

7. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.

8. Press the reset button.

WARNING

If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.

CAUTION

• If your car's ignition does not have an ACC po-

sition, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die.

• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the

unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t

touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or

other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the ter-

minals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.

• When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear output terminal

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.

• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.

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9. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.

Problem Cause Measure

The power does not turn ON.

Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.

There’s a source you can’t switch.

The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.

There’s no loudness effect.

Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn’t compensated for.

GENERAL

No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.

The sound quality is poor or distorted.

The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.

The Dimmer function doesn’t work.

The fuse has blown.

No ACC position on vehicle ignition.

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

There’s no CD inserted.

The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.

The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.

You ’re using Non-fading preout.

Tuner source is selected.

The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.

The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.

The values of Volume offset are low.

One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.

The speakers are not wired correctly.

The preout jack is being used.

The Dimmer wire isn’t connected correctly.

After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with one with the same rating.

Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.

Press the reset button on the unit.

Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each source.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

Loudness has no effect in Non-fading preout.

High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when in Tuner source.

Center the fader and balance settings.

Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

Increase the values of Volume offset.

Check the speaker wiring.

Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker.

The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.

Check the Dimmer wire connection.

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Problem Cause Measure

Radio reception is poor.

The desired frequency

TUNER

can’t be entered with the Direct Access Tuning.

The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.

The specified track will not play.

Track repeat, track scan, random play, start by themselves.

Cannot play CD-R or CDRW.

A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.

Can’t remove disc.

The disc won’t insert.

Track Search can’t be done.

The car antenna is not extended.

The antenna control wire is not connected.

A station that can’t be received is being entered.

You ’re trying to enter a frequency with a 0.01 MHz unit.

The specified CD is quite dirty.

The CD is upside-down.

The disc is severely scratched.

Random play has been selected.

The setting is not canceled.

Finalization processing is not being conducted for CD-R/CD-RW.

The CD is upside-down.

The CD is quite dirty.

The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF.

There’s already another disc inserted.

For the albums first or last song.

Pull the antenna out all the way.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

Enter a station that can be received.

What can be designated in the FM band is to 0.1 MHz.

Clean the CD.

Load the CD with the labeled side up.

Try another disc instead.

Turn off random play.

The settings for these functions remain on until the setting to off or the disc ejected, even if the power is turned off or the source changed.

Conduct finalization processing with CD recorder.

Load the CD with the labeled side up.

Clean the CD, referring to the section on <CD cleaning>.

The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button.

Press the [Q] button and remove the disc.

For each album, Track Search can’t be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song.

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Problem Cause Measure

Cannot play an MP3.

Noise or no sound generated when an MP3 is played.

Takes time before the unit starts playing MP3.

Fails to play MP3 in the intended order.

The sound skips when an MP3 is being played.

MP3

Can’t display the ID3 tag information correctly.

Can’t enter Folder Select mode.

The songs in the selected folder aren’t played in Folder Select mode.

The MP3 Track/Folder search takes time.

The MP3 related text isn’t displayed correctly.

The MP3 track time isn’t displayed correctly.

Not conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.

The MP3 has no or invalid track name extension.

The media is scratched or dirty.

The track has the MP3 track name extension while it is not an MP3.

The medium contains many folders, tracks, and hierarchical levels.

The MP3 tracks were not written by the CD writer in the order in which you wanted them to be played.

The media is scratched or dirty.

The recording condition is bad.

Record is not made in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.

There’s no folder recorded in the MP3 media.

There are no MP3 in the selected folder.

Many tracks are recorded on the media.

A character is entered that this unit can’t display.

Use a medium conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, and Romeo.

Add the “.MP3” extension to the MP3 track name.

Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning>.

Do not use the “.MP3” extension in nonMP3.

The unit checks all tracks on the loaded medium first. If the medium has many tracks recorded, it may take a long time for the unit before it starts playing MP3.

Depending on the CD writer, you may be able to set the order in which MP3 tracks are to be played by writing them onto a medium with their track names beginning with play sequence numbers such as “01” to “99”.

Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning>.

Record the media again or use another media.

Record in conformity with the ID 3 tag version1.x.

Use a media with levels.

Make sure there’s recorded content in the MP3 media.

When the media directory is complex, the Track/Folder search can take time.

For the characters that can be used for MP3 text entry, refer to <Notes on playing MP3>.

There are times when it isn’t displayed correctly according to the MP3 recording conditions.

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10. ERROR DISPLAYS

The messages shown below display your systems condition.

Error Display

MECHA ER

TOC ER

E-05

E-15

E-77

Something is wrong with the disc. Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot.

The CD is upside-down.

Media was played that doesn’t have data recorded that the unit can play.

The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

Cause Measure

Check the disc. And then press the reset button on the unit. If the “MECHA ER” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

Clean the CD and load it correctly.

Load the CD correctly.

Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play.

Press the reset button on the unit. If the “E77” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.

Notes:

•

NO NAME : Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset.

•

NO TEXT : - Attempted to display the disc text or track text while the CD having no CD text is being

played.

- Attempted to display the ID3 tag while the MP3 having no ID3 tag is being played.

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