Clarion M255 User Manual

4.PRECAUTIONS

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1. When it is very cold in the boat and the unit is used soon after switching on the heater, the disc and the optical components may become fogged and not operate properly. Wipe fogged discs with a soft cloth. Fogged optical components will naturally return to normal when the unit is left for about one hour after which it will operate normally.

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.

2. When the boat is underway in rough water the sound may skip as a result of intense vibrations and shock.

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.

INFORMATION FOR USERS:.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

Bottom View of Source Unit

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5.HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark. CD ROMs cannot be played. Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable.

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

Note on compact discs

Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.

Do not use any solvents such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.

Do not use compact discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use of such discs will cause misoperation or damage.

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

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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.

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

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.

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∗ The DCP is unlocked

3. Remove the DCP.

buttonRELEASE

DCP

Attaching the DCP

1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main unit.

2. Insert the left side of the DCP to attach into the main unit.

DCP

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 be damaged by impact. After removing it, be careful not to drop or subject the unit 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

DCP connector

Note:

• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry

cloth only.

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Main Unit Front

Main unit connector

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7.OPERATIONS

Basic Operations

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

chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3.

CAUTION

Lower the volume level before powering the unit off. The unit stores the last volume setting. If the unit is powered off with the volume up, when the unit is powered back on, the sudden loud volume may harm your hearing and/ or damage the unit.

Turning on/off the power

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 second or longer to turn off the power for the unit.

Selecting a mode

1. Press the [FNC] button to change the operation mode.

2. Each time you press the [FNC] button, the operation mode changes in the following order:

Radio mode

Note:

• If the CD mode is selected when no disc is inserted,

the display shows “NO DISC”.

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Æ CD mode

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Æ Radio mode...

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Adjusting the volume

Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise increases the volume; turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume.

∗ The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33 (maxi-

mum).

Setting the Z-Enhancer

The unit provides 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] button, the tone effect changes in the following order:

“Z-ENHANCER 1”

ENHANCER 3” HANCER 1”...

• Z-ENHANCER 1 :bass emphasized

• Z-ENHANCER 2 :treble emphasized

• Z-ENHANCER 3 :bass and treble emphasized

• Z-EHCR OFF : no sound effect

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Æ “Z-ENHANCER 2”

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Æ “Z-EHCR OFF”

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Æ “Z-

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Æ “Z-EN-

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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:

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BASS

Æ TREB

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∗ The display returns to the previous mode 7 sec-

onds after the adjustment.

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Æ BAL

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Æ FAD

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Æ Previous mode

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Adjusting the bass

1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BASS”.

2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise emphasizes the bass; turning it counterclockwise attenuates the bass.

∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment

range: –7 to +7

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Adjusting the treble

1. Press the [A-M] button and select “TREB”.

2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise emphasizes the treble; turning it counterclockwise attenuates the treble.

∗ The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment

range: -7 to +7)

Note:

• Bass and Treble can only be adjusted when the "Z-

enhancer" is off.

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