Clarion VRX 815 User Manual

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Owner’s manual & Installation manual

Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation

Manual de instrucciones y de instalación

VRX815

AM/FM CD PLAYER/CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

WITH 7" LC DISPLAY

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RADIO AM/FM/LECTEUR DE CD/CONTROLEUR DE

CHANGEUR DE CD AVEC PANNEAU LCD DE 7"

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RADIO DE AM/FM, REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS

COMPACTOS/CAMBIADOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS

CONTROLADOR CON VISUALIZADOR DE CRISTAL

LÍQUIDO DE 7"

2001/6 (D·C)

Clarion Co., Ltd.

Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Impreso en China

QC-6800B

280-7705-00

Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VRX815.

∗ This owner’s manual is f or the VRX815 . ∗ 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. ∗ This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, MD changer , TV tuner, digital sound

processor (DSP) and DVD video deck connected via the CeNET cab le. The CD changer , MD changer, TV tuner, DSP and DVD video deck have their own manuals, but no explanations for operating them are described.

Contents

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

2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................ 3

3. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 5

4. NOMENCLATURE ......................................................................................................... 6

5. DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ 8

6. OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY OPERATION

WHEN THE DISPLAY IS OPEN...................................................................................10

7. REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................... 12

8. DCP..............................................................................................................................14

9. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ........................................................................................ 15

10. OPERATIONS ..............................................................................................................16

Basic Operations..........................................................................................................16

Radio Operations ......................................................................................................... 20

CD Operations..............................................................................................................22

Visual Operations.........................................................................................................24

CD/MD Changer Operations ........................................................................................25

TV Operations ..............................................................................................................28

Digital Radio/DAB Operations ......................................................................................30

Other Functions............................................................................................................ 35

DSP Operations ........................................................................................................... 37

DVD Video Operations ................................................................................................. 42

11. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ........................................................................................... 43

12. ERROR DISPLAYS...................................................................................................... 45

13. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................46

1.FEATURES

■ Full-Motorized 7" Widescreen LCD

■ Touch Panel Control

■ Single Play CD Mechanism

■ 6-Channel, 4 Volt RCA Line Level

Output

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■ 2-AV Inputs

■ Built-in 45W × 4 Amplifier

■ CeNET Control

■ IR Remote Control

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5.DISPLAY

The Color LCD Display and the Information Panel on the main unit show the f ollowing displa ys, providing information about the mode and functions operated.

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Information Panel

★ Displayed when DAB connection is made.

: AF (Alternative frequency) indication : TP (Traffic programme) indication : INFO (Information) indication : DAB indication : REG (Regional programme) indication : PTY (Programme type) indication : TA (Traffic announcement) indication

Preset channel indication Disc number indication ∗The disc numbers corresponding to the

discs in the CD or MD changer light.

: Volume indication

Operation status indication ∗The frequency, (PTY ★ Displayed when

DAB connection is made.), play time,

: Search indication

: Mute indication

: Z-enhancer indication : Stereo indication : Loudness indication : Disc indication : Repeat indication : Random indication

clock, etc. are displayed.

2.PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

For your safety, the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the TV while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.

1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may f orm on the disc (CD/MD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible . If moisture f orms on the disc (CD/MD), 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 bump y 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.

4. TV broadcast reception When receiving the TV broadcasts, the strength

of the signals changes since the car is moving, so in some cases it may not be possible to receive clear pictures.

• TV signals are strongly linear, so reception is

affected by buildings, mountains and other obstacles.

• Such external factors such as electric train

lines, a high voltage lines, and signal devices may disturb the picture or cause noise.

∗ If the reception is poor, switch to a station

with good reception.

5. 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. How-

ever , 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.

INFORMATION FOR USERS:.

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

Caution on Handling

On CDs

• Exercise a good precaution when loading a CD disc with the panel open.

• Never turn off the power and remove the unit from the car with a CD loaded.

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Handling Compact Discs

Use only compact discs bearing the mark.

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

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Some CDs recorded in CD-R mode may not be usable. Even when recorded in CD-RW mode, some CDs not be usable.

Handling

• 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 ballpoint pen or the like to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc.

Ball-point pen

Roughness

• 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 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 remov e 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 remov e 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.

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.

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CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES

Main unit / Unité principale / Unidad principal With the Display closed / Avec l`afficheur fermé / Con el visualisador cerrado

[

]

VOL

[

]

RELEASE

[s]

[Q]

[

]

[

DIRECT

With the Display open / Avec l`afficheur ouvert / Con el visualisador abierto

[

]

M.LOCK

[

]

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.

[

]

[

SCN

] [

BAND

]

[

]

TILT

] [

[

RDM

[

]

RPT

FUNC

]

[

OPEN

[

DISP

[

ISR

[

SENSOR

]

[

A-M

[

ADJ

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4.NOMENCLATURE

Names of Buttons

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Note:

• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).

When the display closed

]

[VOL] button

• Use this button to increase/decrease the volume.

[TILT] button

• Use this button to adjust the angle of the liquid crystal panel in 5 steps.

• Every time this button is pressed and held for about 2 seconds or longer, the liquid crystal panel moves forward/backward in 3 steps.

[OPEN] button

• Use this button to open/close the liquid crystal panel.

• Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds or longer so that the liquid crystal panel is positioned horizontally when the liquid crystal panel is open. Press the button again to return the panel to the original position. Even if the button is not pressed, the panel returns to the original position after about 10 seconds.

[DISP] button

• Use this button to switch the indications such as play status on the information panel when the liquid crystal panel is closed.

• Use this button to call the LCD background screen setup menu when the liquid crystal panel is open.

• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn off the monitor when the liquid crystal panel is open.

• Use this button to switch the display sizes while in the screen where the TV, VISUAL, or DVD video mode is suspended.

[ISR] button

• Use this button to enter the ISR (Instant station recall) standby mode.

[SENSOR]

• Remote control infrared sensor

[FUNC] button

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

• Press this button to switch the modes such as radio.

[BAND] button

• Press this button to switch the receiving bands for radio/DAB/TV mode , etc. Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to switch the SEEK/ MANUAL tuning modes.

• Use this button to move to the first track on a disc in the CD mode.

• Use this button to switch to the next disc in the CD/MD changer mode.

[DIRECT] button

• Use this button to select a preset channel in the radio/DAB/TV mode.

• Use this button to select a disc in the CD/MD changer mode.

[SEARCH] button

• Use this button to tune to a station in the radio/ DAB/TV mode.

• Use this button to select a track in the CD/DVD video mode and CD/MD changer mode.

[Q] button

• Use this button to eject a CD.

[s] button

• Use this button to mute the sound.

• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to enter the play pause mode in the CD/DVD video mode and CD/MD changer mode. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer again to resume playback.

[RELEASE] button

• Use this button to remove the DCP from the main unit.

When the display open

[A•M] button

• Shows the AUDIO MODE menu for tone adjustment, etc. Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to switch the loudness on or off (LOUD ON/OFF).

[ADJ] button

• Shows the ADJUST MODE menu to change the settings.

[RDM] button

• Performs random play while in the CD mode or CD/MD changer mode. Also perf orms disc random play when the button is pressed and held while in the CD/MD changer mode.

[RPT] button

• Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode or CD/ MD changer mode. When this button is pressed and held while in the CD/MD changer mode, disc repeat play is performed.

[SCN] button

• Performs preset scan while in the radio mode. When the button is pressed and held, auto store is performed.

• Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each trac k while in the CD mode and CD/MD changer mode. Disc scan play is performed when the button is pressed and held while in the CD/ MD changer mode.

[a] [d] button

• Use this button to select a track in the CD/DVD video mode and CD/MD changer mode.

[s] button

• Use this button to mute the sound.

[M.LOCK] button

• The display panel can be switched to a composite screen to lock the monitor or to view a video CD.

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Color LCD Display

•Radio/DAB/TV mode :

PROGRAM

•CD/CD changer mode

USER TITLE

•CD TEXT mode

DISC TITLE

: :

TRACK TITLE

ARTIST

•MD changer mode :

DISC TITLE

TRACK TITLE

WEST COAST (User title) BBC OXFD (Station name)

SHINE (User title)

SHINE (Disc title)

Time has come (Track title)

Time has come (Artist)

SHINE (Disc title)

Time has come (Track title)

•Radio mode : FM1 98.1MHz Pch 1(Band/Frequency/Preset No.)

•DAB mode : M1 CLASSICS Pch 1(Band/PTY name being received

•CD mode : TRACK 02 04 : 07(Track No./Playback time)

•CD/MD changer mode

: DISC 02 TRACK 02 00 : 45(Disc No./Track No./Playback time)

•TV mode : TV1 28CH Pch 1(Band/Channel/Preset No.)

•VISUAL mode : VISUAL 1 (Band)

•DVD mode : CHAPTER 01

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/Preset No.)

Clock time

MANU : Seek/Manual indication ST : Stereo indication LD : Loudness indication ZEHCR : Z-enhancer indication

Mode name

MOTION/SPRITE pattern display

★ Displayed when DAB

connection is made.

PTY interrupt setting genre name

★ Displayed when DAB connection is made.

DAB : DAB indication INFO : INFO (Information) indication AF : AF (Alternative frequency) indication TA : TA (Traffic announcement) indication TP : TP (Traffic programme) indication PTY : PTY (Programme type) indication

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OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY

OPERATION WHEN THE DISPLAY IS OPEN

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∗1: An example screen indication in the radio

mode

∗2: Press an operation button to switch the screen.

The operation button is [FUNC] button in the description of operation per mode.

∗3: Touch the screen and the menu correspond-

ing to the play mode is displayed.

∗4: Touch an operation key to switch the screen.

The operation key is [FUNCTION] key in the description of operation per mode.

∗5: Touch the [RTN] k e y to return to the previous

screen.

∗6: Touch the [w] key to return to the previous

menu.

∗7: Touch the [z] key to go to the next menu.

∗5

∗4

∗2

DISPLAY

∗3

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∗6 ∗7

VTR N/P

NTSC

Z-ENHANCER

TYPE 2

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7.REMOTE CONTROL

When the panel is open

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Remote control unit

Operating range: 30˚ in all directions

Signal transmitter

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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.

Receiver for remote control unit

@ 5

4 2

8 !

AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) Batteries

Rear cover

Rear side

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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons

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DISC UP TOP

WIDE

SCN

RPT

Mode

Button

1 FUNC 2 BAND

3 VOLUME 4 SEARCH

5 PLAY/PAUSE

6 MUTE 7 ISR

8 DISP

9 PS/AS

0 AF (★)

Radio (DAB) CD

Switches among radio, DAB, CD, DVD, CD changer, MD changer, TV and VISUAL. Switches reception

band.

Increases and decreases volume (in all modes). Moves preset

channels up and down.

No function.

Turns mute on and off.

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.

CD changer

MD changer

Moves the next disc in increasing order.

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

Switches between playback and pause.

Switches reception band.

Moves preset channels up and down.

No function.

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

When the display open, Display mode select. When the display open and when pressed and held for 1 second: Turns on and off the monitor.

When the display close, Switches among main-display, sub-display, clock-display. Preset scan.

When pressed and held for 2 seconds: Auto store.

No function. (AF function on and off. (★))

Scan play.

Repeat play.

Scan play. When pressed and held for 1 second: Disc scan play.

Repeat play. When pressed and held for 1 second: Disc repeat play.

Switches the TV mode.

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

No function.

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! PTY (★)

RDM TV/VTR

@ Z-EHCR

No function. (PTY standby mode on and off. (★))

Switches Z-ENHANCER 1, 2, 3, OFF

Random play.

Random play. When pressed and held for 1 second: Disc random play.

Switches between TV and VTR.

Notes:

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

• Please use the dedicated remote control unit provided with a DVD player in the DVD mode.

★

Available only when DAB connections are made.

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8.DCP

The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the

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DCP (DET A CHABLE CONTR OL PANEL) case to prevent scratches.

We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car.

Removing the DCP

1. Turn the power off.

2. Slide the [RELEASE] lever rightward to release the DCP/Operation Panel.

RELEASE

DCP

3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.

DCP

2. Press the left side of the DCP carefully to fit it in place.

DCP

3. Press the [FUNC] button to turn on the power.

CAUTION

• The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks. Af-

ter removing it, be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks.

• If the Operation Panel is kept open, the DCP may

drop due to vibration of the car. This results in damage to the DCP. So close the Operation Panel or remove the DCP to store into the case.

• The DCP is an extremely important part. Be care-

ful not to damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, screwdrivers, etc.

Note:

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

cloth only.

Attaching the DCP

1. Inser t the DCP so that the A section on the right side of the DCP catches on the hook B on the unit.

VOLVOL

DCP

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LCD panel/Generalities

For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.

• Be sure to store the LCD panel inside the main

unit when parking the car outdoors for long period of time. The LCD panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0 to 60˚C.

• Don’t allow any liquids on the set from drinks,

umbrellas etc. Doing so ma y damage the internal circuitry.

• Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way.

Doing so may result in damage.

• Do not draw the LCD panel out and use it as a

tray. Also, subjecting the LCD panel to shocks may result in breakage, deformation or other damage.

• Do not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so

may damage or deform the cabinet.

• If a problem should occur, hav e the set inspected

at your store of purchase.

• Do not insert objects or poke in the space be-

tween the LCD panel and the main unit when the panel is tilted.

• Do not place anything on the display when the panel is tilted.

• The remote controller may not work if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight.

• In extremely cold weather, the displa y movement may slow down and the display ma y darken, but this is not a malfunction. The display will work normally when the temperature increases.

• Small black and shiny spots inside the LCD panel are normal for LCD products.

• The LCD panel may stop temporarily when it opens or closes, when the engine stops or when it is cold.

• The touchkeys on the display operate when slightly touched. Do not press the touchkey screen with much force.

• Do not push the case surrounding the touchkey panel with much force. This may cause malfunctioning of the touchkeys.

Cleaning

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• Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the dirt. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc., as these substances may damage the cabinet or cause the paint to peel. Also , lea ving rubber or plastic products in contact with the cabinet for long periods of time may cause stains.

• Cleaning the LCD panel

The LCD panel tends to collect dust, so wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth. The surf ace is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects.

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10. OPERATIONS

Basic Operations

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CAUTION

When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume.

Note:

• Use this unit after starting the engine.

ACC or engine ON position

Turning on and off the power

Note:

• Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine. If y ou drain the car’s battery too far, y ou ma y not be able to start the engine and this can reduce the service life of the battery.

1. Press the [FUNC] 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 [FUNC] button for 1 sec-

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

Note:

• About the “SYSTEM CHECK” The confirmation of connected equipment must be

performed for this unit only when the wiring connection is complete and power is turned on to the unit first. When the power is supplied, “SYSTEM” and “PUSH PWR” appear alternately in the display . Press the [FUNC] button, the system check starts inside the unit. When “COMPLETE” appears, press once again the [FUNC] button.

Selecting a mode

1. Press the [FUNC] button to change the mode

of operation.

2. Each time you press the [FUNC] button, the

mode of operation changes in the following order:

Radio mode ➜ DAB mode ➜ CD mode ➜ DVD video mode ➜ CD changer mode ➜ MD changer mode ➜ TV mode ➜ VISUAL mode ➜ Radio mode...

∗ External equipment not connected with CeNET

is not selected.

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

chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).

Adjusting the volume

Operate the [VOL] button in the direction of the + (up) or – (down) to adjust the volume;

+ : Increases the volume. – : Decreases the volume.

∗ The volume level indicated in the display is in a range

from 0 (minimum) to 33 (maximum).

CAUTION

While driving, keep the volume at a level at whic h external sounds can be heard.

Switching the display

When the panel is closed:

Press the [DISP] button to select the desired display.

Each time you press the [DISP] button, the display switches in the following order:

MAIN Display

SUB Display

Clock Time Display

MAIN Display

Notes:

• Once selected, the preferred display becomes the default display. When a function adjustment such as volume is made, the display momentarily switches to that function’s displa y , then returns back to the preferred display several seconds after the adjustment.

• If a title has been input, it is shown in the SUB display. If no title has been input, “NO TITLE” appears in the display . To input a title, refer to the subsection “Entering titles” in “Other Functions” section.

• For CD , MD and TV, some special characters of the title, the PS name of the DAB service label will not be displayed on the Information Panel of the DCP. In this case, those characters will only be left blank.

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Showing a mode display

When the panel is open:

T ouch the men u screen s witching touchke y when the main screen is being displayed to show the menu screen.

Touch the Title List Select key (--- SELECT) on the menu screen to show the Title List display.

In the Title List display, the titles of items stored in the [DIRECT] buttons 1 to 6 are listed.

∗ In the DAB mode, a service label is displayed.

Opening and turning the display

WARNING

• To prevent the battery from going dead, operate this unit with the engine running, if possible.

• When the liquid crystal panel is operating, be careful not to get your hand or finger caught between the panel and main unit or the instrument panel of the car.

Standing up the liquid crystal panel

Press the [OPEN] button and the liquid crystal panel comes out and stand up automatically.

Adjusting the angel, etc. of the liquid crystal panel

The angle of the liquid crystal panel or protruding amount of the panel from the mounting surface can be adjusted depending on the mounting angle of the unit or light coming into the car.

To adjust the angle

Every time the [TIL T] button is pressed, the liquid crystal panel tilts forward or backward at up to about 20 degrees. The adjusted angel is stored in memory.

20˚

NOTE:

• Do not move the liquid crystal panel by hand.

To adjust the slide position

Press and hold the [TIL T] button and release when a beep is heard.

The liquid crystal panel slides forward or backward. The adjusted slide position is stored in memory.

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∗ While the liquid crystal panel is opening or clos-

ing, the LED blinks.

NOTE:

• If the liquid crystal panel stops in the middle of its operation, press the [OPEN] button to house the panel and press the button again to stand it up. The unit enters the same display mode as the display was turned off the last time.

Housing the liquid crystal panel

Press the [OPEN] button and the liquid crystal panel is housed automatically.

NOTE:

• When leaving this unit unused for a long period of time or leaving your car , be sure to house the liquid crystal panel into the main unit.

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Basic Operations Turning the liquid crystal panel

horizontal (Air conditioner operation mode)

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When the way the liquid crystal panel is mounted hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the position of the panel can be turned horizontal temporarily .

1. Press and hold the [OPEN] button when the liquid crystal panel is upright, and release the button when a beep is heard.

2. The liquid crystal panel turns horizontal.

∗ Press the [OPEN] button again when the liquid

crystal panel is in the horizontal position, and the panel returns to the original position.

∗ Even if the button is not operated for about 10

seconds, the panel returns to the original position with a warning sound.

Turning on and off the monitor

Pressing and holding the [DISP] button for 1 second or longer turns the monitor off. To return to the monitor on, press the [DISP] button once again.

∗ When a button is pressed or during security moni-

toring, the monitor-off mode is canceled.

Mute

Each time you press the [s] button, mute is turned on and off.

“MUTE” appears when mute is turned on.

When the panel is closed:

Each time you press the [Z-EHCR] button of the remote control unit, the tone effect changes in the following order:

“Z-EHCR 1” ➜ “Z-EHCR 2” ➜ “Z-EHCR 3” ➜ “Z-EHCR OFF” ➜ “Z-EHCR 1”...

NOTE:

• When the panel is closed, operations can only be made through the remote control unit.

When the panel is open:

1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-

DIO-MODE display.

2. Touch the [Z-ENHANCER] key when the AU-

DIO-MODE screen is being displayed to show the Z-ENHANCER type selection screen.

3. When the Z-ENHANCER type selection screen

is displayed, touch the ke y for the desirable type to select it.

•“TYPE 1” (Z-Enhancer 1)

•“TYPE 2” (Z-Enhancer 2)

•“TYPE 3” (Z-Enhancer 3)

•“OFF” (Z-Enhancer off)

4. When the setting is finished, touch the [RTN]

key to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen. Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE

screen to return to the STANDARD display.

∗ To return from the Z-ENHANCER type selec-

tion display to the ST AND ARD display , press the

[A-M] button once again.

Setting the Z-enhancer

This unit comes with 3 types of sound tone effect stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.

∗ The factory default setting is “Z-EHCR OFF”.

When a Z-enhancer comes on (1-3), “Z-EHCR” appears in the display.

•“Z-EHCR 1” (Z-Enhancer 1): Setting emphasizing bass.

•“Z-EHCR 2” (Z-Enhancer 2): Setting emphasizing treble.

•“Z-EHCR 3” (Z-Enhancer 3): Setting emphasizing bass and treble.

•“Z-EHCR OFF” (Z-Enhancer off): Neither bass nor treble are emphasized by the Z-enhancer.

Note:

• Incapable of operation when connecting DSP

(DPH910) and DVD player (DVS9755z).

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Adjusting the Z-enhancer

Note:

• The Z-enhancer cannot be adjusted when it is turned off.

• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-

DIO-MODE display.

2. Touch the [Z-EHCR LV] key when the AUDIO-

MODE screen is being displayed to show the Z-ENHANCER level adjustment screen.

3. Touch the [w] or [z] k ey to adjust to the de-

sirable level.

∗ When type 1 is selected, you can adjust the bass

in the range of ±2.

∗ When type 2 is selected, you can adjust the

treble in the range of ±2.

∗ When type 3 is selected, you can adjust the bass

and treble in the range of ±2.

4. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]

key on the Z-ENHANCER level adjustment

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screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen. Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE

screen to return to the STANDARD display.

∗ To return from the Z-Enhancer level mode dis-

play to the STANDARD displa y, press the [A-M] button once again.

Adjusting the bass and treble

Notes:

• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

• This function can be adjusted only when the Z-enhancer is OFF.

1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-

DIO-MODE display .

2. Touch the [B AS/TREB] k ey when the AUDIO-

MODE screen is being displayed to show the BASS/TREBLE LEVEL adjustment screen.

3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to the

desirable BASS/TREBLE level (adjustment range: from -6 to 6).

4. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]

key on the BASS/TREBLE LEVEL adjustment screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.

Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE screen to return to the STANDARD display.

∗ To return from the BASS/TREBLE LEVEL mode

display to the STANDARD displa y , press the [A-

M] button once again.

Adjusting the balance and fader

Note:

• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AU-

DIO-MODE display .

2. Touch the [BAL/FAD] key when the AUDIO-

MODE screen is being displayed to show the BALANCE/FADER adjustment screen.

3. Touch the [Î] or [Å] key to adjust to the de-

sirable balance. Adjusting range of the balance: left 13 to right

4. Touch the [w] or [z] k e y to adjust to the de-

sirable fader. Adjusting range of the fader: front 12 / rear 12

5. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN]

key on the BALANCE/FADER adjustment screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.

Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE screen to return to the STANDARD display.

∗ To return from the BALANCE/F ADER mode dis-

play to the STANDARD displa y, press the [A-M] button once again.

Turning on/off the loudness

The loudness effect emphasizes the bass and treble to create a natural sound tone. When you are listening to music at a low volume, it is recommended to use the loudness effect.

∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

1. Press the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to select Loudness ON. The “LD” indicator lights in the display.

2. Press the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to select Loudness OFF. The “LD” indicator goes off.

Note:

• When using a sold separately digital sound proces-

sor (DPH910) or DVD player (DVS9755z), a feature called auto loudness is selected. This function is different from the loudness effect. For further details on the auto loudness feature, refer to the subsection “Output adjustment of auto loudness,

subwoofer and playback band”.

Changing the setting of the display background

WARNING

Perform the setting of this function the car is stopped with the parking break applied.

1. Press the [DISP] button to show the background setup menu.

2. Touch the setting key to show the setup display.

● To set up the pattern and colour of the wall

paper

2-1. Touch the [WALL PAPER] key to select

“PATTERN” or “COLOR”.

2-2. Touch the [PATTERN] or [COLOR] key

to set a desired pattern or colour.

2-3. Touch a desired [PA TTERN] or [COLOR]

key.

●To set up the motion pattern

2-1. T ouch the [MO TION P A TTERN] k ey to set

a desired motion pattern.

2-2. Touch a desired [MOTION PA TTERN] key .

●To set up the sprite pattern

2-1. Touch the [SPRITE PA TTERN] k ey to set

a desired sprite pattern.

2-2. T ouch a desired [SPRITE P A TTERN] ke y .

3. Press the [DISP] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times to return to the STANDARD display.

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Radio Operations

FM reception

For enhanced FM performance the tuner includes signal actuated stereo control, En-

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hanced Multi AGC, Impulse noise reduction curcuits and Multipath noise reduction circuits.

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

While pressing [DISP] button, each time you press and hold the number “6” of the [DIRECT] b uttons for 2 seconds or longer, the reception area 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 re-

ception area is changed.

Listening to the radio

1. Press the [FUNC] button and select the RADIO mode. The frequency is displayed.

2. Press the [BAND] button and select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order:

FM1 ➜ FM2 ➜ FM3 ➜ AM ➜ FM1...

3. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button to tune in the desired station.

Tuning

There are 3 types of tuning mode available , seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.

Seek tuning

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired band. (FM or AM)

2. Tune in to a station.

∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display (or when the panel

is closed, if the indication “ ” is not lit) press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second or longer. “MANU” in the display goes off (or when

the panel is close the indication “ ” lights) and seek tuning is now available.

3. Press the right (d)or left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button to automatically seek a station.

When the right (d) side of the [SEARCH] but-

ton is pressed, the station is sought in the di-

rection of higher frequencies; when the left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button is pressed, the station is sought in the direction of lower frequencies.

Manual tuning

There are 2 ways av ailable: Quick tuning and step tuning.

When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time. In quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency.

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired band. (FM or AM)

∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display (or when the

panel is closed, if the indicator “ ” is lit), press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second or longer. “MANU” appears in the display (or

when the panel is closed, the indicator “ ” goes off) and manual tuning is now available.

2. Tune into a station.

● Quick tuning:

Press and hold the right (d) or left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer to tune in a station.

● Step tuning:

Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button to manually tune in a station.

Recalling a preset station

A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding [DI- RECT] button recalls the stored radio frequency automatically.

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired band. (FM or AM)

2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to recall the stored station.

∗ Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for

2 seconds or longer to store that station into preset memory.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [a] and [d] but- ton in the panel.

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Manual memory

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired band. (FM or AM)

2. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning, or preset tuning.

3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory.

Auto store

Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations that are automatically tuned in sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be received, a previously stored station remains unoverwritten at the memory position.

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired band. (FM or AM)

2. Touch the MENU display switching touchkey when the MAIN display is showing and the MENU display appears.

3. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display and the [AUTO STORE] key appears in the display.

4. Touch and hold the [AUTO STORE] key for 2 seconds or longer.

The stations with good reception are stored automatically to the preset channels.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [SCN] button for 1 second or longer in the panel.

Instant station recall (ISR)

Instant station recall is a special radio preset that instantly accesses a favorite radio station at a touch of a button. The ISR function ev en operates with the unit in other modes.

●ISR memory

1. Select the station that you wish to store in ISR memory.

2. Press and hold [ISR] button for 2 seconds or longer.

● Recalling a station with ISR

In any mode, press [ISR] button to turn on the radio function and tune the selected radio station. “ISR” appears in the display. Press [ISR] button again to return to the previous mode.

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Preset scan

Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for desired station in memory.

1. Touch the MENU display switching touchkey when the MAIN display is showing and the MENU display appears.

2. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display and the [PRESET SCAN] key appears in the display.

3. Touch the [PRESET SCAN] key to start preset scan.

4. When the desired station is turned in, touch the [PRESET SCAN] key again to continue receiving that station.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [SCN] button in the panel.

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CD Operations

Loading a CD

1. Insert a CD into the centre of the insertion slot with the label side facing up. The CD plays

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automatically after loading.

Notes:

• Never insert foreign objects into the CD insertion

slot.

• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be an-

other CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.

• Discs not bearing the mark and CD-ROMs

cannot be played by this unit.

Loading 8 cm compact discs

∗ No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD. ∗ Insert the 8 cm CD into the centre of the insertion

slot.

Listening to a CD already inserted

Press [FUNC] b utton to select the CD mode. Play starts automatically. If no CD is loaded in the unit, “NO DISC” appears in the display.

Pausing play

1. Press [s] button for 1 second or longer to pause play. “PAUSE” appears in the display.

2. To resume CD play, press [s] button for 1 second or longer again.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [s] key on the menu screen while in the CD mode.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [s] button in the panel.

Ejecting a CD

1. Press the [Q] button a CD ejects. “EJECT” appears in the display.

∗ If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for

15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded. (Auto reload)

∗ 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to re-

move it when ejected.

Note:

• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this

can damage the CD.

Selecting a track

●Track-up

1. Press the right (d) side of [SEARCH] button to move ahead to the beginning of the next track.

2. Each time you press the right (d) side of [SEARCH] button, the track advances ahead to the beginning of the next track.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [d] button in the panel.

● Track-down

1. Press the left (a) side of [SEARCH] button to move back to the beginning of the current track.

2. Press the left (a) side of [SEARCH] button twice to move to the beginning of the previous track.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [a] button in the panel.

Fast-forward/fast-backward

● Fast-forward

Press and hold the right (d) side of [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is also

available by using the [d] button in the panel.

●Fast-backward

Press and hold the left (a) side of [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is also

available by using the [a] button in the panel.

Top function

The top function resets the CD player to the first track of the disc. Press [B AND] button to play the first track (track No. 1) on the disc.

Show the menu screen

Touch the screen to show the menu screen while the main screen is being shown.

∗ To return to the main screen from the menu screen,

touch the [RTN] key.

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Scan play

The scan play locates and plays the first 10 seconds of each track on a disc automatically. This function continues on the disc until it is cancelled.

∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a

desired track.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

Touch the [TRACK SCAN] key to start scan play. “TRACK SCAN” lights in the display.

2. To cancel the scan play, touch the [TRACK SCAN] key again. “TRACK SCAN” goes off from the display and the current track continues to play.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [SCN] button in the panel.

Repeat play

The repeat play continuously plays the current track. This function contin ues automatically until it is cancelled.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

Touch the [TRACK REPEAT] key. “TRACK REPEAT” lights in the display and current trac k is repeated.

2. To cancel the repeat play, touch the [TRACK REPEAT] key again. “TRACK REPEAT” goes off from the display and the normal play resumes.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [RPT] button in the panel.

Random play

The random play selects and plays individual tracks on a disc in no particular order. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

Touch the [TRACK RANDOM] key. “TRACK RANDOM” lights in the display, an individual track is selected randomly and play begins.

2. To cancel the random pla y, touch the [TRACK RANDOM] key again. “TRACK RANDOM” goes off and normal play resumes.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [RDM] button in the panel.

Displaying CD titles

This unit can display title data for CD-text CDs and user titles input with this unit.

Each time you press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second or longer , the title display changes in the following order.

When the panel is closed:

“U-TITLE” (user title) ➜ “D-TITLE” (disc title) ➜ “A-TITLE” (artist title) ➜ “T-TITLE” (track title) ➜ “U-TITLE” ...

Note:

• If the CD playing is not a CD-TEXT CD or no user title has been input, “NO-TITLE” appears in the display .

When the panel is open:

Each time you touch the [TITLE INDEX] key in the MENU display, the title display changes in the following order.

When the [TEXT] key is touched, the DISC, TRACK and ARTIST titles are shown. When the [USER] key is touched, the user title is shown. Touching the [INPUT] key s witches the screen to the title input screen.

● Scrolling a CD-text title

Note:

• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

When a CD-text title is longer than 10 characters, you can scroll the display as follows.

When the panel is open:

1. Display the CD-TEXT TITLE (disk & track &

artist).

2. Touch the [SCROLL] k ey to scroll the disc title.

3. To scroll the track title, touch the [TRACK

TITLE] key. (SCROLL k e y appears in the right side of the TRACK TITLE.)

T ouch the [SCROLL] ke y to scroll the track title.

4. To scroll the artist title, touch the [ARTIST

TITLE] key. (SCROLL k e y appears in the right side of the ARTIST TITLE.)

Notes:

• If the disc/track/artist title is shorter than 10 characters, the track titles begin to scroll immediately.

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VISUAL Operations

This function is available when a VTR, etc. is connected to the visual/input or visual 2 terminal.

∗ The visual 1 mode is not available when a TV tuner

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is connected to the visual/input.

Switching the band

Press the [BAND] button or touch the [BAND] key.

Switching the VTR system between NTSC and PAL

∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

Switch to the VTR/DVD video mode you use.

1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [z] key to select “VTR N/P”. Touch the [VTR N/P] key, [NTSC] key and

[PAL] key appears in the display.

3. Touch the [NTSC] key or [PAL] key to select “NTSC” or “PAL”.

Adjusting the brightness and tone of color

Notes:

• This operation is available only when the car is

stopped and the parking brake is applied.

• This function is not available when the display is

stored.

• The HUE setting can be adjusted only when the

NTSC mode is selected.

• Switch to the VTR/TV/DVD video mode you see.

1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [MONI ADJ] key to display

[BRIGHT], [HUE] and [COLOR] key . Touch the [BRIGHT], [HUE] and [COLOR] key to adjust

BRIGHT, HUE and COLOR.

● “BRIGHT”: Adjust the brightness of the display.

● “HUE”: Adjust the tone of color (red is emphasized or

green is emphasized)

● “COLOR”: Adjust the color saturation.

3. Operate the touch key to adjust a level.

● “BRIGHT”: [–] key or [+] key

● “HUE”: [R] key or [G] key

● “COLOR”: [–] key or [+] key

4. When adjustment is made, touch the [RTN] key to return to the ADJ MENU display.

Touch the [RTN] key again to return to the STANDARD displa y.

∗ To return from the adjust a level display to the

STANDARD display, press the [ADJ] button once again.

Changing over monitor display size

∗ This function is available only when the panel is

open.

Note

• This function is not available while you are driving.

• Switch to the VTR/TV/DVD video mode you see.

1. Press the [DISP] button to change over the monitor display size. Each time you press the [DISP] button, the monitor display size changes in the following order:

“NORMAL” ➜ “WIDE” ➜ “F. WIDE” ➜ “CIN- EMA” ➜ “NORMAL”

● “NORMAL ”: (normal display) There is a black area at both right and left ends

of a display. In case of normal TV broadcasting (4:3), the image can be shown without being cut or deformed.

● “WIDE”: (wide mode) The image at right and left ends in a display

elongates horizontally.

● “F . WIDE”: (full wide mode) The whole image elongates horizontally.

● “CINEMA”: (cinema mode) The image at both top and bottom in a display

disappears.

Notes:

• When a normal 4:3 size image, not being a wide

one, is viewed by displa ying it fully on a wide monitor display in a wide mode or a full-wide mode, a part of the peripheral image will be lacking or deformed. In deference to the intention of producer, an original image can be viewed in a normal mode.

• During superimposed display , it becomes a full-wide

mode.

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Monitoring the rear vision camera

The rear vision camera can be connected to this unit. For the power supply of the camera, mount the power box sold separately (CAA-188).

Notes:

• This function is not available when the display is stored.

Switching to Composite Screen

∗ The display panel can be switched to a composite

screen to lock the monitor or to view a video CD.

1. When the panel is open, press the [M.LOCK]

button to switch to the composite screen.

2. When the panel is open and the composite

screen is shown, press the [M.LOCK] button again to return to the previous screen.

Switching CONNECT(connect)

∗ This function is available when a CCD,etc. is con-

nected to the CCD/M.LOCK terminal.

∗ The factory default setting is “OTHERS”.

1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] but-

ton to display the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [z] key two times to select “CON-

NECT”. T ouch the [CONNECT] k ey to select “NAVI” or

“OTHERS”.

3. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the

[RTN] key, the unit retur ns to the previous mode.

CD/MD Changer Operations

CD/MD changer functions

When an optional CD (MD) changer is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all CD (MD) changer functions. This unit can control a total of 2 changers (MD and/or CD).

Press the [FUNC] button and select the CD changer mode to start play. If 2 CD (MD) changers are connected, press the [FUNC] button to select the CD (MD) changer for play.

∗ If “NO MAG” appears in the display , insert the maga-

zine into the CD changer. “LOADING” appears in the display while the player loads (chec ks) the magazine.

∗ If “NO DISC” appears in the display , eject the maga-

zine and insert discs into each slot. Then, reinsert the magazine back into the CD changer.

∗ If “NO DISC” appears in the display, load MDs into

the MD changer.

CAUTION

CD-ROM discs cannot be played in the CD changer.

Pausing play

1. Press the [ to pause play . “PAUSE” appears in the display.

2. To resume play, press the [ second or longer again.

∗ The same operation is also available using the

[s] key in the menu screen while in the CD/ MD changer mode.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [s] button in the panel.

s] button for 1 second or longer

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Displaying CD titles (CD)

This operation is only possible when this unit is connected with a CD-text compatible CD changer . When a title is longer than 10 characters, the same operation can be performed on a CD.

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(MD)

This unit can display disc titles and track titles al-

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ready entered on MDs. Titles up to 256 characters long can be displayed by scrolling the titles.

∗ Titles cannot be entered for MDs with this unit.

When the panel is closed:

1. Press the [DISP] button to show the SUB display. The disc title or track title is displayed.

2. Each time you press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second or longer, the display toggles between the disc title and the track title.

When the panel is open:

1. Touch the screen to show the menu screen while the main screen is being shown.

2. Touch the [TITLE INDEX] ke y to show the title display screen.

3. Touch the disc title/track title display you want to show in the main screen.

Scrolling titles (MD)

Note:

• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

When a title is longer than 10 characters, the same operation can be performed on a CD.

Notes:

• When the disc title is within 10 characters, the title

is scrolled immediately.

• If the track title is shorter than 10 characters, the

track titles does not scroll.

Selecting an MD

When the panel is closed:

Each of the [DIRECT] button corresponds to an MD loaded into the MD changer.

Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) and select the desired MD.

When the panel is open:

Each of the [DIRECT] key corresponds to an MD loaded into the MD changer.

Touch the [DISC SELECT] key in the displa y, the [DIRECT] key (1 to 6) appears in the display.

Touch the [DIRECT] key (1 to 6) and select the desired MD.

Selecting a CD

When the panel is closed:

Each of the [DIRECT] buttons corresponds to a disc loaded into the magazine.

●Selecting a disc from 1 to 6

Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button (1 to

6) to select the desired disc.

●Selecting a disc from 7 to 12 (only when a 12

disc CD changer is used.)

Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button (1 to

6) for 1 second or more, then select the desired disc.

When the panel is open:

Each of the [DIRECT] keys corresponds to a disc loaded into the magazine.

●Selecting a disc from 1 to 6

Touch the [DISC SELECT] key in the displa y, the [DIRECT] key (1 to 6) appears in the display.

T ouch the corresponding [DIRECT] k ey (1 to 6) to select the desired disc.

●Selecting a disc from 7 to 12 (Only when a

12 disc CD changer is used.)

Touch the [DISC SELECT] key again, the [DIRECT] key (7 to 12) appears in the display.

Touch the corresponding [DIRECT] key (7 to 12) to select the desired disc.

Selecting a track

●Track-up

1. Press the right side (d) of the [SEARCH] button to move ahead to the beginning of the next track.

2. Each time you press the right side (d) of the [SEARCH] button, the track advances ahead to the beginning of the next track.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [d] button in the panel.

● Track-down

1. Press the left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button to move back to the beginning of the current track.

2. Press the left side (a) of the [SEARCH] button twice to move to the beginning of the previous track.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [a] button in the panel.

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Fast-forward/Fast-backward

●Fast-forward

Press and hold the right side (d) of the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [d] button in the panel.

● Fast-backward

Press and hold the left side (a) of the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [a] button in the panel.

Top function (CD)

The top function plays from the first track (track No. 1) of the disc.

●When playing a disc 1 to 6

Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) with the same number as the CD playing.

●When playing a disc 7 to 12 (only when a 12

disc CD changer is used.)

Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) with the same number as the CD playing for 1 second or longer.

Top function (MD)

The top function plays from the first track (track No. 1) of the disc.

Press the [DIRECT] button (1 to 6) with the same number that the MD playing.

∗ If an MD is not loaded in a slot of the MD changer,

pressing the [DIRECT] button corresponding to its disc number is invalid.

Scan play

The scan play locates and plays the first 10 seconds of each track on a disc automatically. This function continues on the disc until it is cancelled or the mode is changed.

∗ The scan play is useful when you want to select a

desired track.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

Touch the [TRACK SCAN] key to start scan play.

2. Touch the [TRACK SCAN] key again to can- cel the scan play. Current track continues to play.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [SCN] b utton in the panel.

Disc scan play

The disc scan play locates and plays the first 10 seconds of the first track on each disc in the currently selected CD (MD) changer. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled or the mode is changed.

∗ The disc scan play is useful when you want to se-

lect a desired CD (MD).

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

T ouch the [DISC SCAN] k ey to start disc scan play .

2. Touch the [DISC SCAN] key again to cancel disc scan play. Normal disc play continues on the current track.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [SCN] button for 1 second or longer in the panel.

Repeat play

The repeat play continuously plays the current track. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

T ouch the [TRACK REPEAT] key, to make re- peat play starts. “TRACK REPEAT” lights in the display.

2. To cancel repeat play, touch the [TRACK RE- PEAT] key. “TRACK REPEAT” goes off from the display and the unit returns to normal play .

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [RPT] b utton in the panel.

Disc repeat play

After all tracks in the current disc have been played, the disc repeat pla y automatically replays the current disc over from the first track. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

T ouch the [DISC REPEA T] key, disc repeat play starts, “DISC REPEAT” light in the display.

2. To cancel disc repeat play, touch the [DISC REPEAT] key again. “DISC REPEAT” goes off from the display and the unit returns to normal play from the track being played.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [RPT] button for 1 second or longer in the panel.

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TV Operations

Random play

The random play selects and plays individual tracks on the disc in no particular order. This func-

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tion continues automatically until it is cancelled.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

When you touch the [TRACK RANDOM] key, random play starts. “TRACK RANDOM” lights in the display.

2. To cancel random play, touch the [TRACK RANDOM] key again. “TRACK RANDOM” goes off from the display and the unit returns to normal play.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [RDM] button in the panel.

Disc random play

The disc random play selects and plays individual tracks or discs automatically in no particular order. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display to show SUB MODE.

When you touch the [DISC RANDOM] key, disc random play starts. “DISC RANDOM” lights in the display.

2. To cancel disc random play, touch the [DISC RANDOM] key again. “DISC RANDOM” goes off from the display and the unit returns to normal play from the track being played.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [RDM] button for 1 second or longer in the panel.

TV functions

When an optional TV tuner is connected through the CeNET cable, this unit controls all TV tuner functions. To watch TV requires a TV tuner.

WARNING

For your safety , the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the TV while driving are prohibited by law in some countries.

Watching TV

Notes:

• For your safety, the VRX815 has a safety function which turns off the picture when the car is moving, so only the audio can be heard. The picture can only be watched when the car is stopped and the parking break is applied.

1. Press the [FUNC] button and select the TV

mode.

2. Press the [BAND] button to select the desired

TV band (TV1 or TV2). Each time the b utton is pressed, the input selection toggles between TV1 and TV2.

3. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the

[SEARCH] button to tune in the desired TV station.

Watching a video

The TV tuner has a VTR input terminal to which 1 external device can be connected. Connect a 12V video cassette player (VCP) or video cassette recorder (VCR) to the TV tuner input terminal.

1. In the TV mode, touch the [EXTRA SELECT]

key in the MENU display to select the [VTR] key.

2. To return to the TV broadcast, touch the [EX-

TRA SELECT] key in the MENU display to select the [TELEVISION] key.

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Tuning

There are 3 types of tuning mode available , seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.

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Seek tuning

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired TV band (TV1 or TV2).

∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display (or when the panel

is closed, if the indicator “ ” is not lit), press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second or longer. “MANU” in the display goes off (or when

the panel is closed, the indicator “ ” lights) and seek tuning is now available.

2. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button to automatically seek a station. Press the right (d) side of the [SEARCH] button to automatically tune up the frequency band to the next availab le TV station; press the left side to automatically tune down.

Manual tuning

There are 2 ways av ailable: Quick tuning and step tuning. When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time. In quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency .

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired band. (TV1 or TV2)

∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display (or when the

panel is closed, if the indicator “ ” is lit), press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 second or longer. “MANU” appears in the display (or

when the panel is closed, the indicator “ ” goes off) and manual tuning is now available.

2. Tune into a station.

●Quick tuning:

Press and hold the right (d) or left (a) side of the [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer to tune in a station.

●Step tuning:

Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the

[SEARCH] button to manually tune in a station.

Note:

• Manual tuning is cancelled if you do not operate

the unit for 7 seconds longer. (∗Only when connecting the TTX7503Z or TTX7504Z with this unit)

Recalling a preset station

A total of 12 TV stations can be stored (6-TV1 and 6-TV2). This allows you to select y our fa vorite TV stations and store them in memory for later recall.

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired TV band. (TV1 or TV2)

2. To recall a stored TV station, press the desired [DIRECT] button to select that station.

∗ Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for

2 seconds or longer to store the current station into the preset memory.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [a] and [d] but- ton in the panel.

Manual memory

1. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning or preset tuning.

2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station to that preset memory.

Auto store

Auto store selects 6 TV stations automatically and stores each one into a preset memory.

If there are not 6 stations with good reception, stations previously stored in memory remain and only the strong stations are stored into memory.

1. Press the [BAND] button and select the desired TV band. (TV1 or TV2)

2. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display, the [AUTO STORE] key appears in the display.

Touch and hold the [AUTO STORE] key for 2 seconds or longer. The stations with good reception are stored automatically to the preset channels.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [SCN] b utton for 2 seconds or longer in the panel.

Preset scan

Preset scan allows the user to view each preset position before it automatically advances to the next preset. This function is useful for searching for desired TV station in memory.

1. Touch the [SUB MODE] k ey in the MENU display, the [PRESET SCAN] key appears in the display.

Touch the [PRESET SCAN] key to start preset scan.

2. When the desired channel is received, touch the [PRESET SCAN] k ey again.

∗ The same operation is also available by using

the [SCN] button in the panel.

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TV Operations

Digital Radio/DAB Operations

Setting the TV diver

∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open. ∗ Normally use the TV diver with the “ON” position.

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You can change the reception setting for the TV antenna connected to the TV tuner.

1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [z] key to select “TV DIVER”. Touch the [TV DIVER] key to display [ON]/

[OFF] key.

3. Touch the [ON] key or [OFF] key to set the selected reception setting.

● ON:

Sets reception emphasizing the visual.

● OFF:

Sets the diver setting to OFF.

4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previous mode.

About DAB programmes

The Digital Audio Broadcasting (hereinafter referred to as “DAB”) system transmits several programmes on one frequency simultaneously , b y compressing audio signals.

∗ The group of programmes, which is transmitted on

a single frequency is called “ensemble”.

∗ Some DAB stations have several ensembles and

broadcast diversified programmes.

∗ The number of programmes and the contents which

an ensemble provides depend on the broadcast stations and times. Since DAB programmes are broadcast on several diff erent frequencies, the same programme can be enjoyed over large areas.

●A DAB station has multiple progr ammes on one frequency .

●When you turn the unit on and select DAB mode, the programme that starts is the one that was selected before when the power was turned off. If this programme is not available, another programme is selected automatically.

●Programmes have their own names.

Note:

• For sophisticated audio quality, the receiver needs

to tune on a DAB Ensemble. While the receiver is being tuned in to the DAB Ensemble, the Audio outputs are muted. The tuning time is not fixed.

Listening to the DAB

1. Press the [FUNC] button and select the DAB

mode.

2. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of the

[SEARCH] button to tune in the desired station.

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There are 3 types of tuning mode available , seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.

Seek tuning

1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.

2. Press and hold right (d) or left (a) for 1 sec-

ond or longer using the [SEARCH] button.

∗ The unit stops the seek tuning when it cannot

find a DAB station. The display returns to the previous mode.

Manual tuning

1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.

2. Press and hold the [BAND] button for 1 sec-

ond or longer.

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3. Select right (d) or left (a) to select a station using the [SEARCH] button.

∗ The unit stops the seek tuning when it cannot

find a DAB station. The display returns to the previous mode.

Note:

• Manual tuning is cancelled if you do not operate

the unit for 7 seconds or longer.

Recalling a preset station

This unit has another preset memory function for DAB stations. Up to 18 stations (6 for each [MEM1], [MEM2] and [MEM3]) can be preset in the [DI- RECT] buttons.

1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.

2. Press the [BAND] button to select anyone of [MEM1], [MEM2] and [MEM3]. Each time you press the [BAND] button, the displa y changes in the following order:

[MEM1] ➜ [MEM2] ➜ [MEM3] ➜ [MEM1]...

3. Press the corresponding the [DIRECT] button to recall the stored station.

Note:

• Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2

seconds or longer to store that station into preset memory.

∗ When the panel is open, the same operation is

also available by using the [a] and [d] button in the panel.

Manual memory

1. Press the [FUNC] button to select DAB mode.

2. Press the [BAND] button to select anyone of [MEM1], [MEM2] and [MEM3].

3. Select the desired station using seek tuning, manual tuning or preset tuning, using the [SEARCH] button.

4. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory.

Programme scan

This function scans through each receivable programme in a DAB station being received for 10 seconds sequentially . This is useful when you w ant to search for a desired programme.

1. Press the [FUNC] button to receive a DAB station.

2. Press the [SUB MODE] key in the MENU display and press the [SERVICE SCAN] k ey. The unit starts scanning each programme for 10 seconds sequentially.

3. When a programme which you want to listen is turned in, press the [DIRECT] button.

AF function

The AF function switches to a different frequency on the same network in order to maintain optimum reception.

∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.

●Switching OFF the AF function

T ouch the [D AB MODE] key in the MENU displa y , the [AF] key appears in the display.

Touch the [AF] key and “AF ON” switches to “AF OFF”. The “AF” indication goes off.

●Switching ON the AF function

T ouch the [D AB MODE] key in the MENU displa y , the [AF] key appears in the display.

T ouch the [AF] k ey and “AF OFF” s witches to “AF ON”. The “AF” indication lights.

∗ If the reception of the current broadcast station de-

teriorates, “SEARCH” lights in the display and the radio searches for the same programme on another frequency .

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Switching programmes

1. Press the [FUNC] button to receive a DAB station.

2. Select right (d) or left (a) to switch programmes in a DAB station using the

[SEARCH] button.

Note:

• Programmes may not be switched depending on

DAB station or broadcasting time.

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Digital Radio/DAB Operations TA (Traffic Announcement)

In TA standby mode, when a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broad-

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cast is received as top priority regardless of the function mode so you can listen to it. Traffic programme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible.

∗ This function can only be used when “TP” is lit in

the display. When “TP” is lit, this means that the broadcast station being received has traffic announcement programmes.

∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.

●Setting TA standby mode

T ouch the [D AB MODE] key in the MENU displa y , the [TA] key appears in the display.

Touch the [TA] key and “TA OFF” switches to “TA ON”. The “TA” indication lights.

●Cancelling TA standby mode

Touch the [TA] key and “TA ON” switches to “TA OFF”. The “TA” indication goes off.

●Searching for a TP station

When “TP” is not lit, if you touch the [TA ON] key, the “TA” in the display lights and the unit automatically searches a TP station.

Information standby mode

When the INFORMA TION programme selected in the “INFO SEL” display of the adjustment mode starts, the unit switches to the selected INFORMATION programme automatically.

∗ For details on “Information select”, refer to the pro-

cedure below.

1. Touch the [TA] key, for 1 second or longer, “INFO” lights in the display and the unit is set to Information standby mode until information starts.

∗ If you touch the [TA] key while the INFORMA-

TION programme is being broadcast, the programme broadcast is cancelled and the unit enters Information standby mode.

2. To cancel Inf ormation standby mode, touch the

[T A] key again for 1 second or longer.

Information select

This function allows selecting a type of INFORMATION on INFORMATION interrupt mode. You can set any of the 6 types of INFO below:

TRAFFIC, WARNING, NEWS INFO, WEATHER, EVENTS, SP. EVENT

∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

1. Touch the MENU display switching touchkey when the MAIN display is showing and the

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MENU display appears. Press the [ADJ] button in the MENU display

and the [INFORMATION SELECT] key ap- pears in the display.

2. Touch the [INFORMATION SELECT] key to select a desired INFORMATION.

3. Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key to select ON or OFF and to set it.

4. When the setting is finished, touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

PTY

This function enables you to listen to the selected programmes type, irrespective of the function mode.

∗ You can select one PTY from DAB. ∗ PTY broadcast are not yet available in all countries. ∗ In INFO standby mode, INFO stations have priority

over PTY stations.

∗ In TA standby mode, TP stations have priority over

PTY broadcasting station.

Selecting PTY

1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU display, the [PRESET] key is appeared.

When you touch the [PRESET] key, the unit goes into PTY select mode.

2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to select the desired PTY.

∗ Below are the factory default settings stored for

[DIRECT] buttons.

Preset number

News

Info

Pop M

Sport

Classics

Easy M

3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is selected.

●Cancelling PTY standby mode

T ouch the [D AB MODE] ke y in the MENU display, the [PTY] key is appeared.

Touch the [PTY] key and “PTY ON” switches to “PTY OFF” and the PTY standby mode is can- celled.

PTY item

ContentsENGLISH

News Information Pop music Sport Classics Easy listening music

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PTY seek

1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU display and touch the [ITEM SELECT] key. The PTY select mode is turned on.

2. Select a desired PTY.

3. Press the right (d) or left (a) side of [SEARCH] button. If you press the right side, the unit seeks a PTY broadcast moving up the frequencies; if you press the left side, it seeks moving down the frequencies.

∗ If no station with the selected PTY broadcast

can be received, the unit returns to PTY select mode.

PTY preset memory

1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU display and touch the [PRESET] key. The PTY select mode is turned on.

2. Select a desired PTY.

3. If you press and hold any one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer, the selected PTY is stored into that preset channel memory.

PTY item ENGLISH Contents News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social Religion Phone in Travel Leisure

News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Music Light Classical Music Serious Classical Music Other Music Weather Finance Children’s Programmes Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure

Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document

Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary

Operating the PTY SELECT display when the panel is open

1. Touch the [PTY SELECT] key in the MENU display to select the PTY SELECT display.

2. In the PTY SELECT display, PTY is selected and PTY memory can be adjusted.

Touch the [PRESET] key or [ITEM SELECT] key to select “PRESET” or “ITEM SELECT”.

3. When “PRESET” is selected, PTY preset memory can be called for and stored.

4. Touch the preset No.1 to 6 key to call for the preset PTY ITEM.

Touch the preset No.1 to 6 key for 2 seconds to store the PTY ITEM currently selected to any Preset No. selected.

5. When “ITEM SELECT” is selected, PTY se- lection is carried out.

Touch the [w] key or [z] key to select PTY ITEM.

Touch the [PTY ITEM] key to set the selected PTY ITEM.

6. After adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

Emergency broadcast

If an emergency broadcast is received, all the function mode operations are stopped. “ALARM” appears in the display and the emergency broadcast can be heard.

●Cancelling an emergency broadcast

T ouch the [DAB MODE] k e y in the MENU display and the [AF] key appears in the display.

If you touch the [AF] key, emergency broadcast reception is cancelled.

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Digital Radio/DAB Operations Switching the PTY display language

Note:

• This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

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You can select one of 2 languages (English or French) for the PTY displayed in the display.

∗ The factory default setting is “ENGLISH”.

1. Press the [ADJ] button to show the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [z] key to select “PTY LAN- GUAGE”.

T ouch the desired language k ey to change the setting.

3. Press the [ADJ] button. The unit returns to the previous mode.

Volume setting of TA, emergency broadcast (ALARM), information and PTY

The volume for TA, ALARM, information and PTY interrupts can be set during TA, ALARM or PTY interrupts.

∗ The factory default setting is “15”.

During a TA, ALARM or PTY interr upt, operate the [VOL] button upward or downward to set the volume to the desired level (00 to 33).

∗ When the T A, ALARM, inf ormation or PTY interrupt

ends, the volume returns to the level it had before the interrupt.

DLS memory

Up to six DLSs, currently being received, can be stored. Touch the [LABEL MODE] key in the MENU display and touch the [D YNAMIC LABEL] key . Touch the [P.ST] ke y and touch and hold the [MEMO1] to [MEMO6] key for 2 seconds or longer , and the DLS page currently being displayed is stored.

DLS Calling

To call the DLS stored in the DLS memory , press the [DIRECT] button. The DLS in the DLS memory is displayed by 16 char acters (2 lines) at the intervals of 5 seconds (automatic calling). To display at shorter intervals, press the [DIRECT] button while waiting for successive DLS char acter string to be displayed, the follo wing DLS character string is displayed (manual calling).

Dynamic Label Function

A dynamic label (hereinafter referred to as “DLS”) is a text data associated with each DAB service. This set can display DLS up to 128 characters in a display.

∗ This function is enabled only when the panel is open.

DLS display mode

Touch the [LABEL MODE] key in the MENU display and touch the [DYNAMIC LABEL] key to place in the DLS display mode. To cancel the DLS mode and return to the previous display , touch the [RTN] key. If there is a DLS data in the reception service, DLS text is displayed in the text displaying area.

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Always turning on the button illumination on the operation panel

Note:

• The following operation is enabled when the panel

is open.

• Doing this operation turns on and off the illunination

only for the buttons of VoL [+] and [–], [TILT], and [OPEN].

The button illumination on the operation panel when the display is turned upward, can be switched between “ON” and “OFF”.

●“OFF”: Button illumination on the operation

panel turns on for 5 seconds;

●“ON”: Button illumination is always on when the

power is turned on;

1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] button to show the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [UPPER ILLUMI] ke y to select “ON” or “OFF”.

3. Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key for setting.

4. Press the [ADJ] button to return to the previous mode.

∗ To set “ON” again, switch “OFF” to “ON” manu-

ally.

Entering titles

Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed for Radio stations, TV stations and CDs. The numbers of titles that can be entered for each mode are as follows.

Mode

TUNER mode TV mode CD mode

CD changer mode

CDC655z connected CDC655Tz connected CDC1255z connected

∗ You cannot enter titles with the unit in Seek, Preset

Scan, Auto store (TUNER, TV or D AB) mode . Cancel each of those operations before entering titles.

1. Press the [FUNC] button to select the mode you want to enter a title (TUNER, CD, CD changer or TV).

2. Select and play a CD or a CD in the CD changer or tune in to a Radio station or a TV station f or which you want to enter the title.

Number of titles

30 titles 15 titles 50 titles

Number of titles

60 titles

100 titles

50 titles

3. Touch the [TITLE INPUT] key in the MENU display.

T ouch the [INPUT] ke y in the USER TITLE display , the displa y switches to the title input mode display .

4. Touch the characters, symbols, etc. shown in the display to input titles.

“←, →” : Centering “BS” : Backspace “ ” : Space “MEMO” : Memory “z(w)” : Scroll

NOTE:

• Up to 10 characters can be input.

• To switch the character types, touch the scroll key

(z) at the lower left of the display.

5. Repeat the step 4 to enter the complete title.

6. Touch the [MEMO] ke y for 2 seconds or longer to store the title into memory and cancel title input mode.

Title list play

You can display a list of titles , then select the disc or broadcast station to listen to from that list.

∗ You can not display a title list with the unit in Seek,

Preset Scan, Auto store (Tuner, TV or D AB) mode . Cancel those operation modes before to display a title list.

1. With the unit in radio, CD/MD changer, TV or DAB mode, touch the [P. CH SELECT], [DISC SELECT] key. A title list is displayed. The following functions can be carried out in a title list display .

●TUNER: A title of a station stored in the pre-

sets 1 to 6 or frequency is displayed;

●CD/MD changer: DISC titles for discs 1 to 6

are displayed (By changing over a display page in case of 12-CD changer, disc 7 to 12 can be displayed). When there is not an y disc in a changer, ”NO DISC” is displayed.

●TV: A title of a channel stored in the presets

1 to 6 or a channel number is displayed.

2. Touch the [DIRECT] k ey (1 to 6) to select one of the items 1 to 6 and reproduce the selected broadcast station or disc.

∗ In case of 12-CD changer, touch the [DISC SE-

LECT] key to change over to a list display of

discs 7 to 12.

3. Touch the [RTN] key again to return to the STANDARD displa y.

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Other Functions Adjusting the dimmer level

You can adjust the reduced illumination level of the dimmer. When driving at night with the inside

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of the car, the auto dimmer function can reduce the display illumination linked “to the illumination power supply of the car” in this unit in order to prevent glare from the display.

● The factory default:

When the car light is off: Brightest setting When the car light is on: Medium brightness

1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] button to display the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [DIMMER LEVEL] k ey to adjust the dimmer level.

3. Touch the [+] or [–] key to adjust.

4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times.

The unit returns to the previous mode.

Setting the button illumination

∗ The factory default setting is “GREEN” (green).

1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] button to select the adjustment mode.

2. Touch the [KEY ILLUMI] key to select “RED” (red) or “GREEN” (green).

3. Touch the [RED] or [GREEN] key to select a desired mode and set it.

4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the [RTN] key. The unit returns to the previous mode.

Setting the beep

∗ The sound heard when you make operations is

called “beep”. The unit can be set up so that it does not produce this beep sound.

∗ The factory default is “BEEP ON”.

1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] button to select the adjustment mode.

2. Touch the [z] k ey two times to select “BEEP”. Touch the [BEEP] key to select “ON” and

“OFF”.

3. Touch the [ON] or [OFF] key to select a desired mode and set it.

4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the [RTN] key, The unit returns to the previous mode.

Setting the sprite pattern speed

∗ The factory default setting is “MID” (mid).

1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] button to select the adjustment mode.

2. Touch the [ANA SENS] key to select “HIGH” (high) or “MID” (mid) or “LOW” (low).

3. Touch the “HIGH” (high) or “MID” (mid) or “LOW” (low) key to select a desired mode and set it.

4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the [RTN] key. The unit returns to the previous mode.

Clock Adjustment

1. When the panel is open, press the [ADJ] button to select the adjustment mode.

2. Touch the [z] key to select “CLOCK”. Touch the [CLOCK] key to adjust the time.

3. Touch the [w],[z],[a.m] or [p.m] key to adjust the time.

∗ The time is displayed in 12-hour format.

4. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times. The unit returns to the previous mode.

Triggered audio mute for cellular telepones

This unit requires special wiring to mute the audio signal automatically when a cellular telephone rings in the car.

∗ This function is not compatible wiht all cellular

telepones Contact your local authorized Clarion dealer for information on proper installation and compatibility.

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DSP control function

If the DSP (DPH910), sold separately , is connected to this unit using the CeNET cable, all the functions of the DSP can be controlled.

∗ DSP control can all be operated only when the panel

is open.

DSP functions

There are 2 modes available in DPH910, standard mode and professional mode. Choose one of them and adjust the sound field and the sound quality .

●Functions common to each mode:

Such as auto loudness, subwoofer etc.

●Standard mode:

Adjustment using the graphic equalizer function and the DSF (Digital Sound Field) function.

●Professional mode:

Adjustment using the VSE (Virtual Space Enhancer) function and the parametric equalizer function.

∗ When the standard mode is selected, adjustment

for the professional mode cannot be made. On the contrary, when the professional mode is selected, adjustment for the standard mode cannot be made.

∗ For details on functions of each mode, refer to the

owner’s manual supplied with the DPH910.

∗ Hereafter the graphic equalizer is referred to as a

G.EQ, referred to as VSE and the par ametric equalizer referred to as P.EQ.

Operations common to each mode

Output adjustment of auto loudness, subwoofer and playback band

1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [z] key two times to select “SOUND”.

Touch the [SOUND] key to change into the Sound adjustment display.

In the Sound adjustment display “AUTO LOUD”, “W-OUT”, “W-LFP”, “HPF”, “TEST-T” are listed.

Touch the [LIST] key to select an item to be adjusted.

3. To make an adjustment on:

● Auto loudness adjustment

Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust an auto loudness level (0 to 10).

● Woofer out adjustment

Select woofer output out of “STEREO”, “MONO”, or “ OFF”.

Touch the select a desire item key to set it.

● Woofer LPF adjustment

Select woofer LPF slope out of “50Hz”, “80Hz”, “120Hz”.

Touch the select a desire item key to set it.

● HPF adjustment

Select HPF slope out of “50Hz”, “80Hz”, “120Hz”, or “OFF”.

Touch the select a desire item key to set it.

● Test T one Output

Select T est Tone Output Touch the select a desire item key to produce

a test tone.

4. After adjustment (setting), touch the [RTN] key to return to the adjustment selection display.

5. Press the [ADJ] button again or touch the

[RTN] key to return to the ST AND ARD displa y .

Selecting the Standard mode or the professional mode

∗ The factory default setting is “STANDARD”.

1. Press the [ADJ] button to switch to the adjustment selection display.

2. Touch the [z] key two times to select “AC PROCESSOR”.

Touch the [AC PROCESSOR] key to select “PRO” and “STANDARD”.

3. Touch the [PRO] or [STANDARD] to select a desired mode and to set the mode thus selected.

4. After setting, press the [ADJ] button again to return to the STANDARD display.

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Y ou can adjust an output sound le vel of subwoofer .

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-

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MODE display.

2. Touch the [WOOFER VOL] key to show the woofer level adjusting display.

3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the level (0 to 14)

4. After adjustment, touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

Entering titles

You can give a title to the user memory of the G.EQ, DSF , VSE and P.EQ that you have adjusted yourself.

1. Press the [A-M] button to select the adjustment mode in which you want to give a title.

2. Touch the [USER] key to select the “USER”.

3. Touch the [USER TITLE] ke y to select the user memory to which you want to give a title.

4. Touch the [TITLE] k ey in the USER TITLE display , the displa y switches to the title input mode display .

5. Touch the characters, symbols, etc. shown in the display to enter titles.

“←, →” : Centering “BS” : Backspace “ ” : Space “MEMO” : Memory “z(w)” : Scroll

Note:

• Up to 8 characters can be input.

• To switch the character types, touch the scroll key

(w) at the lower left of the display.

6. Repeat the step 5 to input the title.

7. Touch the [MEMO] ke y for 2 seconds or longer to store the title into memory.

8. Press the [A-M] button again. The unit returns to the previous mode.

Standard mode/Setting the listening position

Selection of listening position

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [z] k ey to select “POSI. SELECT”. Touch the [POSI. SELECT] key to set the lis-

tening position type.

There are FULL SEAT, FRONT R (only right seat), FRONT L (only left seat), FRONT (only front seats), REAR (only rear seats) and P ASS available for the listening position types.

∗ The factory default setting is “FULL SEAT”.

Detail adjustment of listening position

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [z] k e y to select “POSI. DET AIL ”. Touch the [POSI. DETAIL] key to show Posi-

tion Detail adjusting display.

3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to a desired fader.

Adjusting range of the fader: front 9/rear 9

4. Touch the [Î] or [Å] key to adjust to a desired balance.

Adjusting range of the balance: left 9/right 9

5. When the adjustment is finished, press the [A- M] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times to return to the STANDARD display.

Standard mode/G.EQ operations

Note:

• The adjustment made in standard mode is not re-

flected in the adjustment in professional mode. Respectively, the adjustment made in professional mode is not reflected in the adjustment in standard mode.

G.EQ effect ON/OFF

∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [G.EQ ON/OFF] key to select “on” and “off”.

3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the on and off statuses are switched alternately.

4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

Note:

• If the G.EQ effect is set to OFF, the adjustment made

in “G.EQ operations” is not reflected in the music source.

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Calling G.EQ BASIC Pattern/USER Pattern

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [G.EQ BASIC] and [G.EQ USER] key to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display.

3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one of pattern key and called the desired G.EQ pattern.

In this display, pressing the No. button in correspondence to the [DIRECT] key can also call the G.EQ pattern.

∗ After selecting the G.EQ pattern, touch the

[MEMO] key to copy the selected pattern to the USER pattern.

∗ Touch the [EDIT] key to show G.EQ adjusting

display, in which the properties of currently selected pattern can be adjusted.

∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-

tern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display you can switch between the two patterns, BASIC and USER.

4. After the selecting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times to return to the STANDARD display.

Setting and storing G.EQ Properties/Memory into USER Pattern

1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 of the previous procedure (Calling G.EQ BASIC pattern/USER pattern) to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display.

2. Touch the [EDIT] key to show the G.EQ adjusting display.

3. When some frequency to be adjusted is selected by touching the [Î] key or [Å] key (or the frequency key) in the G.EQ adjusting display, a gain setting value at the selected frequency is displayed.

There are “50Hz”, “100Hz”, “200Hz”, “400Hz”, “1kHz”, “3kHz” and “12kHz” available for the adjustment frequency.

4. Touch the [w] or [z] k ey to adjust the G.EQ GAIN. The adjustment range is from -12 dB to +12 dB.

5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern by repeating the operations of items 3 and 4, touch the [RTN] key to change ov er to the BASIC/USER pattern selection/memory display .

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6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the adjusted G.EQ pattern to be USER memory.

7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN- PUT] key.

∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section

“Entering titles”.

8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the STANDARD displa y.

Standard mode/DSF operations

DSF effect ON/OFF

∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [DSF ON/OFF] key to select “on” and “off”.

3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the on and off statuses are switched alternately.

4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

Note:

• If the DSF effect is set to OFF, the adjustment made

in “DSF operations” is not reflected in the music source.

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Pattern

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIO-

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2. Touch the [z] ke y to select DSF mode. Touch the [DSF BASIC1], [DSF BASIC2] and [DSF USER] key to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display .

3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one of pattern key to call corresponding DSF mode.

In this display, pressing the No. button in correspondence to the [DIRECT] key can also call the DSF mode.

∗ After selecting the DSF mode, touch the

[MEMO] key to copy the selected pattern to the USER pattern.

∗ Touch the [EDIT] k ey to show DSF adjusting dis-

play , in which the properties of currently selected pattern can be adjusted.

∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-

tern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display you can switch between the two patterns, BASIC and USER.

4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times to return to the STANDARD display.

Setting and storing DSF Properties/ Memory into USER Pattern

1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 of the previous procedure (Calling DSF BASIC Pattern/USER Pattern) to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display.

2. Touch the [EDIT] k ey to sho w the DSF adjusting display.

3. Select an item to be adjusted by touching [ITEM] key in the DSF adjusting display.

There are “EFFECT”, “DELAY”, “REAR MIX”, “REVERB TIME” (ROOM SIZE) and “HIGH” (LIVENESS).

4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to set each adjusting value.

5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern by repeating the operations of items 3 and 4, touch the [RTN] key to change o ver to the BASIC/USER patterns selection/memory display.

6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the adjusted DSF pattern to the USER memory.

7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN- PUT] key.

∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section

“Entering titles”.

8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the STANDARD displa y.

Professional mode/VSE operations

Note:

• The adjustment made in professional mode is not

reflected in the adjustment in standard mode. On the contrary, the adjustment made in standard mode is not reflected in the adjustment in professional mode.

VSE effect ON/OFF

∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [VSE ON/OFF] key to select “on” and “off”.

3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the on and off statuses are switched alternately.

4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

Note:

• If the VSE eff ect is set to OFF, the adjustment made

in “VSE operations” is not reflected in the music source.

Calling VSE BASIC Pattern/USER Pattern

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [VSE B ASIC] and [VSE USER] key to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display.

3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one of pattern key to call corresponding VSE pattern.

In this display, pressing the No. button in corresponding to the [DIRECT] key can also call the VSE pattern.

∗ After selecting the VSE pattern, touch the

[MEMO] key to copy the selected pattern to the USER pattern.

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∗ Touch the [EDIT] key to show VSE adjusting dis-

play , in which the properties of currently selected pattern can be adjusted.

∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-

tern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display you can switch between the two patterns, BASIC and USER.

4. After the selecting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times to return to the STANDARD display.

Setting and storing VSE Properties/ Memory into USER Pattern

1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 of the previous procedure (Calling VSE BASIC Pattern/USER pattern) to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display.

2. Touch the [EDIT] ke y to sho w the VSE adjusting display.

3. Select an item to be adjusted by touching [ITEM] key in the VSE adjusting display.

The VSE adjustment contents are as follows:

●“CAR LENGTH”

Compensates for the length of the car‘s interior (longitudinal direction).

●“CAR WIDTH”

Compensates for the width of the car’ s interior (lateral direction).

●“DIFFUSE”

Compensates for special impression.

4. Touch the [w] or [z] k ey to mak e the adjustment.

The adjustment range is to 1 to 10 for each time.

5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern by repeating the steps 3 and 4, touch the [RTN] key to change over to the BASIC/USER pattern selection/memory display.

6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the adjusted VSE pattern to the USER memory.

7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN- PUT] key.

∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section

“Entering titles”.

8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the STANDARD display.

Professional mode/P.EQ operations

P.EQ effect ON/OFF

∗ The factory default setting is “ON”.

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [P.EQ ON/OFF] key to select “on” and “off”.

3. Each time the [ON/OFF] key is touched, the on and off statuses are switched alternately.

4. After the setting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

Note:

• If the P.EQ effect is set to OFF , the adjustment made

in “P.EQ operations” is not reflected in the music source.

Calling P.EQ BASIC Pattern/USER Pattern

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [z] ke y to select “P.EQ BASIC” and “P.EQ USER” mode.

T ouch the [P .EQ B ASIC] and [P .EQ USER] key to show BASIC pattern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display.

3. In the pattern selecting display, touch the one of pattern key to call corresponding P.EQ pattern. In this display, pressing the No. button in corresponding to the [DIRECT] key can also call the P.EQ pattern.

∗ After selecting the P.EQ Pattern, touch the

[MEMO] key to copy the select pattern to the USER pattern.

∗ Touch the [EDIT] key to show P.EQ adjusting

display, in which the properties of currently selected pattern can be adjusted.

∗ By pressing the [BAND] button in BASIC pat-

tern selecting display or USER pattern selection/memory display you can switch between the two patterns, BASIC and USER.

4. After the selecting, press the [A-M] button again or touch the [RTN] key two times to return to the STANDARD display.

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Setting and storing P.EQ Properties/Memory into USER Pattern

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1. In the Basic adjustment display or in the User setting display , press the [A-M] b utton to show the AUDIO-MODE display.

2. Touch the [EDIT] ke y to show the P.EQ adjusting display.

3. Select an item to be adjusted by touching [ITEM] key in the P.EQ adjusting display.

4. Touch the [ITEM] key to set each adjusting value.

The P.EQ adjustment contents are as follows:

●“FRONT/REAR”

●“BAND”

Select the channel to be compensated (front or rear).

●“FREQUENCY”

Select the center frequency that you want to compensate from the range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. (1/3 octave step, 31 points)

●“GAIN”

Adjust the gain (output level) in the range of 12 dB to +12 dB. (1 dB step, 25 points)

●“Q”

Set the sharpness of the Q-curve to one of the parameters: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 20.

5. After making adjustments to a desired pattern by repeating the operations of items 3 and 4, touch the [RTN] key to change o ver to the BASIC/USER pattern selection/memory display .

6. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the adjusted P.EQ pattern to the USER memory.

7. To set a title of the stored USER pattern, touch the [TITLE] key to change into the [TITLE IN- PUT] key.

∗ For title inputting method, refer to the section

“Entering titles”.

8. Press the [A-M] button to change into the STANDARD display.

Operation

●Play/Still operation

Pressing and holding the [s] button for about 1 second or longer switches to the desired mode (play, still (pause)).

Each time the button is pressed and held for about 1 second or longer, the mode is s witched sequentially .

When the [d] button is kept pressed during the still mode, slow play (1/2 pla y) is performed so f ar as the button is pressed.

●Chapter up/down operation (FF/FB opera-

tion)

Press the right side of [SEARCH] button for 1 second or shorter to increment chapters.

Hold down the right side of [SEARCH] button for 1 second or longer to fast forward.

Press the left side of [SEARCH] button for 1 second or shorter to decrement chapters.

Hold down the left side of [SEARCH] button for 1 to fast backward.

Woofer level adjustment

Y ou can adjust an output sound le vel of subwoof er.

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [WOOFER VOL] key to show the woofer level adjusting display.

3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the level (-6 to +3)

4. After adjustment, touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

Center level adjustment

You can adjust an output sound level of center speaker.

1. Press the [A-M] button to show the AUDIOMODE display.

2. Touch the [CENTER VOL] key to show the center level adjusting display.

3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust the level (0 to -6)

4. After adjustment, touch the [RTN] key to return to the STANDARD display.

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1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AUDIO-MODE display .

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2. Touch the [BAL/FAD] key when the AUDIO- MODE screen is being displayed to show the BALANCE/FADER adjustment screen.

3. Touch the [Î] or [Å] key to adjust to the desirable balance. Adjusting range of the balance: left 13 to right 13

4. Touch the [w] or [z] k e y to adjust to the de-

5. When adjustment is finished, touch the [RTN] key on the BALANCE/FADER adjustment screen to return to the AUDIO-MODE screen.

Touch the [RTN] key on the AUDIO-MODE screen to return to the STANDARD display.

∗ To return from the BALANCE/F ADER mode dis-

play to the STANDARD displa y, press the [A-M] button once again.

sirable fader . Adjusting range of the fader: front 12 / rear 12

11. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

Problem Cause Measure

Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.)

Nothing happens when buttons are pressed.

Display is not accurate.

GENERAL

Fuse is blown.

Incorrect wiring. The microprocessor has

malfunctioned due to noise, etc.

Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase.

Consult your store of purchase. Turn off the power, then press the [RELEASE] lever

and remove the DCP. Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with a thin rod.

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The Reset button The Reset button

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The remote controller does not work.

Compact disc cannot be loaded.

Sound skips or is

noisy.

Sound is bad directly after power is turned on.

Direct rays of the sun fall on the light-receptive part of the remote controller.

The batteries of the remote controller unit are dead or there is no battery in the remote controller unit.

Another compact disc is already loaded.

There is a disc other than a CD or foreign matter already in place.

Compact disc is dirty. Compact disc is heavily

scratched or warped. Water droplets may form on

the internal lens when the car is parked in a humid place.

When direct rays of the sun fall on the light-receptive part of the remote controller, it may not work.

Check the batteries of the remote controller unit.

Eject the compact disc before loading the new one.

The foreign matter is forcibly ejected.

Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth. Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.

Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.

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Problem Cause Measure

The image is not displayed.

The display is dark.

The color of the display is light or a shade of color is not good.

When the VTR is connected, the image is disturbed.

When the TV tuner is connected, the image gets unclear.

The TV tuner has a double or triple image.

The TV tuner has spots or stripes in the image.

There are red, green, and blue points in the display.

The parking brake is not pulled.

The brightness control is too low.

The operating condition is not good.

The headlight of the vehicle is lit.

The color is not adjusted adequately.

Improper NTSC/PAL setting

Bad receiving condition

Presence of jamming

Check that the parking brake is applied.

Adjust the brightness properly.

The temperature inside the vehicle may be 0˚C or less. Set to an appropriate temperature (25˚C or so) and check it again.

The display is made dark at night to prevent the glare (When the headlight of the vehicle is lit in the daytime, the display gets dark).

Check that COL and HUE are adjusted properly.

Set the NTSC/PAL properly according to the VTR.

A radio wave may not reach sufficiently due to obstruction of mountains or buildings. Check it again at a place where a radio wave can be received properly.

It may be under the influence of radio wave reflected by mountains or buildings. Check it again after changing place or direction.

It may be under the influence from automobiles, streetcar, power cable, neon sign, and so forth. Check it again after changing place.

This is not a failure, but a phenomenon peculiar to a liquid crystal panel (The LCD panel is produced according to technology with very high precision. Note that, though there are effective pixels of

99.99% or more, pixel missing or normally lit pixels account for 0.01%).

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12. ERROR DISPLAYS

If an error occurs, one of the following displa ys is displayed. Take the measures described to eliminate the problem.

Error Display Cause Measure

ERROR 2

ERROR 3

ERROR 6

ERROR 2

ERROR 3

ERROR 6

CD CHANGERMD CHANGER

ERROR H

ERROR 2

ERROR 3

ERROR 6

A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected.

A CD cannot be played due to scratches, etc.

A CD is loaded upside-down inside the CD deck and does not play.

A CD inside the CD changer is not loaded.

A CD inside the CD changer cannot be played due to scratches, etc.

A CD inside the CD changer cannot be played because it is loaded upside-down.

Displayed when the temperature in the MD changer is too high and playback has been stopped automatically.

An MD inside the MD changer is not loaded.

An MD inside the MD changer cannot be played due to scratches, etc.

An MD inside the MD changer cannot be played because it is loaded upside-down.

Displayed when a non-recorded MD is loaded in the MD changer.

This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult your store of purchase.

Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped-disc.

Eject the disc then reload it properly.

This is a failure of CD changer’s mechanism and consult your store of purchase.

Replace with a non-scratched, nonwarped-disc.

Eject the disc then reload it properly.

Lower the surrounding temperature and wait for a while to cool off MD changer.

This is a failure of MD changer’s mechanism and consult your store of purchase.

Replace with a non-scratched, nonwarped-disc.

Eject the disc then reload it properly.

Load a pre-recorded MD in the MD changer.

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If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the RESET b utton. If the problem persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.

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6-3/4" (172 mm)

7" (178 mm)

1-15/16" (50 mm)

1-1/2"

(37.5 mm)

7" (178 mm)

6-1/2" (165 mm)

1-3/16" (30 mm)

8-1/4 " (209.5 mm)

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13. SPECIFICATIONS

FM T uner

Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz

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Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf Alternate Channel Selecitivity: 70 dB Stereo Separation(1 kHz): 35 dB Frequency Response(+/-3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz

AM T uner

Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV

CD player

System: Compact disc digital audio system Frequency Response: 17 Hz to 20 kHz (± 1 dB) Signal to Noise Ratio: 98 dB (1 kHz) IHF-A Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz) Distortion: 0.02%

Audio Amplifier

Rated power output:

17 W × 4 (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1%, 4 Ω)

Maximum power output: 180 W

(45 W × 4•JEITA)

Speaker impedance: 4 Ω (4 to 8 Ω)

Input

Audio input:

130 ±60mVrms (input impedance 10kΩ or greater)

Video input:

1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p (input impedance 75 Ω)

General

Power source voltage:

14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable) Ground: Negative Current consumption: 4.0 A (1 W) Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA less Dimensions of the Main Unit:

7" Width (178 mm) × 1-15/16" Height (50 mm) × 6-1/2" Depth (165 mm)

Dimensions of the Tuner Amp Unit:

7" Width (178 mm) × 1-1/2" Height

(37.5 mm) × 8-1/4" Depth (209.5 mm) Weight of the Main Unit: 2.0 kg Weight of the Tuner Amp Unit: 1.1kg Dimensions of the Remote Control Unit:

1-3/4" Width (44 mm) × 4-5/16" Height

(110 mm) × 1-1/16" Depth (27 mm) Weight of the Remote Control Unit:

30 g (including battery)

Video output

Video output:

1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p (output impedance 75 Ω)

LCD Monitor

Screen Size: 7-inch wide type

6" Width (152 mm) × 3-5/16" Height (85 mm )

Display method:

Transmission type TN liquid crystal display

Drive method: TFT (thin-film transistor)

active matrix driving

Pixels: 336,960 (1440 × 234)

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Notes:

• Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.

• Specifications and design are subject to change

without notice for further immprovement.

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■ Contents

1. BEFORE STARTING ............................................................... 47

2. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 47

3. GENERAL CAUTIONS ............................................................ 48

4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION .............................................. 48

5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT ................................................. 49

6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT .................................................. 51

7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING.......................................................... 51

8. WIRE CONNECTION .............................................................. 52

9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS ................................................................ 55

1. BEFORE STARTING

1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a negative ground 12 V power supply.

2. Read these instructions carefully.

3. Be sure to disconnect the battery “v” terminal before starting. This is to pre vent short circuits during installation. (Figure 1)

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2. PACKAGE CONTENTS

1 Main unit 2 Tuner Amp unit 3 Manuals

Owner’s manual & Installation manual Warranty card

4 Power supply lead (For the tuner amp unit) 5 Connection cord (Main unit ↔ Tuner amp

unit)

6 Antenna extension cord 7 Bag for accessories of the main unit (No. 1)

Flat head screw (M5 × 8) ............................ 4

Sems hexagonal bolt (M5× 8) ..................... 5

Electro tap

Machine screw (M4× 3)............................... 4

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8 Bag for accessories of the main unit (No. 2)

Hook plate................................................... 2

Cord clamp Spacer Special screw

9 Bag for accessories of tuner amp unit

Maunting bracket......................................... 2

Canoe clip ................................................... 4

Machine screw (M4 × 8).............................. 4

0 Universal mounting bracket ! Remote control unit @ Battery

(for remote control unit)

# Outer Escutcheon $ DCP Case

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3. GENERAL CAUTIONS

1. Do not open the case. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If you drop an ything into

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the unit during installation, consult your dealer or an authorized CLARION service centre.

4. CAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION

1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the main unit before starting.

2. This model is used with the LCD panel slid forwards (shell loading system). On some types of cars, the LCD panel may touch the dashboard or shift lever, in which case it cannot be installed. Check that the set will not hamper operation of the shift lever bef ore choosing the place of installation.(Figure 2)

Dashboard

Shift lever (check that it does not touch the LCD.)

3. Install the unit within 30° of the horizontal plane. (Figure 3)

Figure 2

Shift lever

2. Use a soft, dr y cloth to clean the case. Never use a rough cloth, thinner, benzine, or alcohol, etc. For tough dirt, apply a little cold or warm water to a soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gently.

5. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws can cause damage. (Figure

Chassis Chassis

Damage

Max. 8 mm

Figure 4

6. The source unit has mounting screw holes for NISSAN (N marks) and TOYOTA (T marks) vehicles.

Figure 5

Max. 30˚

Figure 3

4. If you have to do any work on the car body, such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer beforehand.

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5. INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT

■ Universal Mount

1. Place the universal mounting bracket into the instrument panel, use a screwdriver to bend each stopper of the universal mounting brack et inward, then secure the stopper as shown in Figure 6.

2. Wire as shown in Section 8.

3. Inser t the main unit into the universal mounting bracket until it locks.

4. Mount the outer escutcheon so that all the hooks are locked.

• Console opening dimensions

7-3/16" (182 mm)

Notes:

1) Some car models require special mounting kits for proper installation. Consult y our Clarion dealer for details.

2) Fasten the front stopper securely to prevent the main unit from coming loose.

Rear fastening hole (of vehicle)

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Hole

Screwdriver

Outer escutcheon

2-1/16" (53 mm)

Main unit

Note:

Set the outer escutcheon so that its metallic part on the back side fits the upper edge of the main unit.

Instrument panel

Hole

Stoppers

Rubber cap

Universal mounting bracket

Stoppers

2-Spring

Figure 6

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■ Fixed Mount (TOYOTA, NISSAN and other ISO/DIN equipped vehicles)

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This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard.

If the vehicle is equipped with a factory-installed radio, install the main unit with the parts and

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screws marked (∗). (Figure 8) If the vehicle is not equipped with a factory-in-

stalled radio, obtain an installation kit to install the main unit in the following procedure.

1. Remove the screws from both side of the main unit. Then, at either side, lift the leaf spring until the engaging claws are released from the holes, and slide the spring to the direction of

arrow to remove it. Repeat the same for the other side to remove the springs from the both sides. (Figure 7)

2. Secure the mounting brackets to the chassis as shown in Figure 8. Holes are pre-tapped f or TOYOTA and NISSAN vehicles; modification, such as drilling new holes, of the mounting brackets may be required for other models.

3. Wire as shown in Section 8.

4. Secure the unit in the dashboard, and then reassemble the dashboard and the centre panel.

Main Unit

2-Spring

Screwdriver

4-Hexagonal screw ∗ (M5 × 8)

Centre Panel (Note 1)

∗: The parts and screws with this mark

are used to install radio or included in the installation kit.

★:The parts and screws with this mark

are used to install radio or included in the installation kit.

2-Screw

Figure 7

Mounting bracket ∗ (1 pair for the left and right sides)

Main Unit

Pocket

Note 2

Figure 8

Engagin claw

Note 1: In some cases, the centre panel may require

some modification (trimming, filling, etc.).

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Note 2: If a hook on the installation bracket inter-

feres with the unit, bend and flatten it with a nipper or a similar tool.

6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT

Fuse

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1. When the rear of the main unit has been secured with the method shown in Figure 6 unfasten the special screw.

2. Remove the outer escutcheon.

3. Inser t the hook plate between the spring and the universal mounting brack et, fit tab B of the spring into hole A of the hook plate, then pull

Universal mounting bracket

2-Hook plate

Outer escutcheon

Figure 9

7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING

the main unit out by the hook plate. (Insert both the right and left edges of the hook plate.) (Figure 9)

Note:

Keep the hook plate. You cannot remove the main unit without disengaging the hook plate.

Instrument panel

Main Unit

Spring

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1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring.

2. Be particular ly careful where you route the wires.

Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires.

3. If the fuse should blow, check to see if the wiring is correct.

If it is, replace the fuse with a new one with the same amperage rating as the original.

4. When any fuse is to be replaced, pull out the fuse (15A) at the rear of the tuner amp unit and put in a new one (Fig.10).

CAUTION

After the connection, fix the lead by a clamp or insulation tape for protection.

5. To replace the fuse, release the catch on the main unit side, remove the old fuse and insert the new one. (Figure 11)

Note: There are various types of fuse holder. Do not

let the battery side touch other metal parts.

Rear view of the tuner amp unit

Fuse (15A)

Figure 10

Figure 11

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8. WIRE CONNECTION

Securely connect to the metal part of the car with a

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screw, etc.

Black

Earth (ground) cord

Subwoofer output terminal

L+R (RCA)

Front audio output (input)

terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4

Rear audio output (input)

terminal L+R (RCA) ∗4

Reset switch

DSP select switch (∗3)

Yellow

CeNET cable (provided with this unit)

Tuner amp unit

∗1

Top view of the tuner amp unit

Choke coil

Fuse

CeNET cable (Sold separately)

Power supply lead

Main power supply cord

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∗6

VISUAL 1 input (RCA)/TV TUNER input (RCA) DVD input (RCA) VISUAL 1 audio input terminal L+R (RCA)

VIDEO output (RCA) ∗5

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Purple/Black

Purple

Green/Black

Blue/White

Green

Brawn

Glay

Grass-green

Glay/Black

Orange/White

White/Black

Red

White

Yellow

Black

(∗1

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No. Description

1 REAR RIGHT 2 REAR RIGHT 3 FRONT RIGHT 4 FRONT RIGHT 5 FRONT LEFT 6 FRONT LEFT 7 REAR LEFT 8 REAR LEFT 9 +12 V MAIN POWER 0 AUTO ANTENNA ! ILLUMINATION @ +12 V ACCESSORY # GROUND $ CCD/M.LOCK terminal % VISUAL 2 terminal ¥ Radio antenna jack (∗2) & CeNET terminal * Spare terminal (Black) ( Phone mute (Brown) (∗1) ) Spare terminal (Yellow) ¡ Parking brake (Grass-Green)

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B v

v B v

B v

∗1: Connecting the PHONE MUTE Terminal

The lead included with the unit must be connected to the specified position of the vehicle’s connector in order to use the “triggered audio mute for cellular telephones” function.

∗2: Use the attached extension lead when necessary. (Provided with this unit)

Note : Before making any installation, disconnect the car battery - (negative) cable.

∗3: When connecting a DSP (sold separately), set the normal DSP select switch to “D”. Then, the

AUDIO OUT (IN) terminal of the Tuner Amp Unit is only available for audio input, not outputting the audio.

∗4: Connect to a separately sold external antenna, DSP, etc. with a separately sold RCA cord (L,R). ∗5: Connect to a TV/VTR/DVD video for the rear seat. ∗6: Connect to separately sold VTR equipment.

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■ Connecting the Accessories

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• Connection to the external amplifier

The external amplifier cannot be connected unless the DSP is connected. For detailed information,

refer to the instruction manual of the DSP.

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• Connection to the security camera for vehicle

The rear vision camera for vehicle can be connected to the system expansion terminal on the main

unit. For detailed information, refer to the instruction sheet or manual for the rear vision camera.

Notes:

• A power supply box (sold separately) is required for connection of the main unit and the security camera.

• While the CCD camera is used, the navigation cannot be turned on.

• The power supply box for camera CAA147 cannot be used. Please use the CAA188 instead.

• If the specified lead of the cellular phone is connected to the phone mute lead of the source unit, the audio mute is available when the cellular telephone is used.

• DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

When the DAB is to be connected, use the CeNET connector. For detailed information, refer to the

instruction manual of the DAB.

For DAB connection, the DAH913 can only be connected. The DAH9500Z cannot be connected.

• TV T unner

When the TV TUNER is to be connected, connect the CeNET connector and RCA PIN (yellow). For

detailed information, refer to the instruction manual of the TV TUNER.

■ Connecting the parking brake lead

Connect the lead to parking brake lamp earth in the meter panel.

Notes:

• Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp earth

allows you to watch TV/VTR/DVD video when the parking brake is engaged.

• When the parking brake lead is not connected,

the monitor will stay off.

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Parking brake lamp

- cord parking brake signal lead

Parking brake

+ lead to battery

Connect these three leads.

Parking brake lead (bright green)

9. SAMPLE SYSTEMS

■ Sample System 1

MAIN UNIT

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(S-TV)

∗ AMP built-in

DAB ANT.

Rear view

monitor

TV ANT.

CeNET

COMPOSITE (RCA)

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AMP REMOTE

RDI OUT

∗DAH 9500Z cannot be connected.

CDC655z/655Tz/

1255z/DCZ625

(CD CHANGER)

MDC655z

(MD CHANGER)

DAH913

(DAB TUNER)

CeNET

TTX7501z

CeNET

TTX7503z/TTX7504z

(CeNET TV TUNER)

DVS9755z

(DVD video deck)

CeNET

CCA-519-500

RCA (F)

External amplifier

∗ When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,

CCA-519-500 is required.

RCA (R)

RCA (W, C)

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■ Sample System 2

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AMP REMOTE

MAIN UNIT

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∗ AMP built-in

(S-TV)

COMPOSITE

(RCA)

CeNET

DAB ANT.

CeNET

CDC655z/655Tz/

1255z/DCZ625

(CD CHANGER)

MDC655z

(MD CHANGER)

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RDI OUT

CCA-519-500

∗ When two CD changers or MD changers are connected,

CCA-519-500 is required.

DAH913

(DAB TUNER)

∗ DAH9500Z cannot

be connected.

∗ DP

be c

TV ANT.

TTX7501z

TTX7503z/TTX7504z

(CeNET TV TUNER)

CeNET

COMPOSITE

(RCA)

CCA-389

REAR

MONITOR

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7500Z cannot

onnected.

DPH910

(DIGITAL SOUND

PROCESSOR)

RCA(F)

RCA(R)

AMP.

VTR

RCA(SUB)

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