Clarion VXZ756 User Manual

Owner’s manual

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

VXZ756

DVD/VCD/CD/WMA/MP3 Receiver/ CeNET Control

•

Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.

English

∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this unit. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer and TV tuner connected via the

CeNET cable. The CD changer and TV tuner have their own manuals, but no explanations for operating them are described.

Contents

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

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

Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................. 3

3. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 4

4. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 5

5. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6

Names of the Buttons and their Functions ...................................................................................... 6

Major Button Operations When External Equipment is Connected to This Unit .............................. 7

Display Items ................................................................................................................................... 8

LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 8

6. DCP ................................................................................................................................................. 9

7. REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................................... 10

Buttons Used in the DVD Mode ..................................................................................................... 10

Inserting the Batteries ..................................................................................................................... 11

Functions of the Remote Control Unit Buttons .............................................................................. 12

8. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 13

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

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

DVD Operations ............................................................................................................................ 17

DVD-Video Operations .................................................................................................................. 18

Watching a video CD (V-CD) ......................................................................................................... 22

Listening to a CD ........................................................................................................................... 25

Listening to an MP3/WMA ............................................................................................................. 26

Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc. ................................................................ 31

Common Operations ..................................................................................................................... 40

9. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 43

CD Changer Operations ................................................................................................................ 43

TV Operations ............................................................................................................................... 45

10. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................................................................................ 47

11. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 48

12. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 49

1. FEATURES

• DVD VIDEO/VCD/CD Playback

• 5.1ch DTS/Dolby Digital Built-in Decoder

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

• 24 Bit Digital to Analog Converter

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

• MOS-FET High Power 52W x 4

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2. PRECAUTIONS

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1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear

CAUTION

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

THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER and MINI DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Handling Compact Discs

Use only compact discs bearing the or mark. Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially shaped compact discs. Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable.

Handling

• Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and CD-RW

discs are both easily affected by high temperature and humidity and some of CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be played. Therefore, do not leave them for a long time in the car.

• New discs may have some roughness around the

edges. If such discs are used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc.

• Never stick labels on the

surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.

• Never play a compact

disc with any cellophane tape or other glue on it or with peeling off marks. If you try to play such a compact disc, you may not be able to get it back out of the 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.

Ball-point pen

Roughness

naturally allowing normal operation.

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

3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.

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

INFORMATION FOR USERS:.

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

•To remove a compact disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc or cause breakdown of the internal mechanism.

Storage

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

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

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

Cleaning

•To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center of the compact disc to the circumference.

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

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

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3. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM

DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music.

● DVD Video Features

This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video.

Notes:

• The functions described in the section, “Features”, for example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ with the DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions provided with the DVD video.

• Some disc functions may operate differently than described in this manual.

● Multi-sound function

DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one film; select the language of your preference.

• The languages stored on the disc are indicated by the icon as shown.

● Multi-angle function

A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles allows you to select the angle of choice.

• The number of recorded angles are indicated by the icon as shown.

● Subpicture (subtitles) function

A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32 languages and you can select the language of the subtitles you wish to see.

• The number of recorded subtitle languages are indicated by the icon as shown.

● Multi-story function

When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film, you can select the story you wish to enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the disc; observe the instructions for selecting a story provided during playback.

● Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital enables up to 5.1 independent multi-channel audio reproduction, the same type of surround system that is also used in movie theaters.

● DTS

DTS (Digital Theater System) is a sound system that differs from the Dolby Digital system. DTS provides a larger amount of data than Dolby Digital enabling high-quality surround playback and incorporates a DTS-CD software for music like a DVD software allows 5.1 channel independent multichannel audio reproduction.

● Menu screens

Menus can be called up during DVD video playback to perform menu setting.

Discs

● Playable discs

This DVD video player can play the following discs.

Note:

• When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first session will be recognizesd.

Main Menu

Playable disc

DVD video discs

Audio CDs

video CDs

MP3 ID3 TAG

WMA

● About CD Extra discs

A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the second session Data session. Your personally-created CDs with more than second data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player.

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About playing a CD-R/CD-RW, DVD± R/RW disc

This player can play CD-R/CD-RW, DVD±R/RW discs previously recorded in music CD format or video CD format.

● Discs that cannot be played back

This DVD video player cannot play back DVD-Audio, DVDRAM, Photo CDs, etc.

Notes:

• It may also not be possible to play back CDs recorded on a CD-R unit and CD-RW unit. (Cause: disc characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on player’s lens, etc.)

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If a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized is played, it will take a long time to start playing. Also, it may not be possible to play depending on its recording conditions.

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You cannot play Super Audio CDs. Playback of the CD layer is not supported even if it is a hybrid disc.

● Note on region numbers

The DVD video system assigns a region number to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales area.

This player can play “ALL” and “3” or “4” (and those inclusive). For information checking on the recognition of “3” and “4”, see page 34 “Country code list”.

video region number is marked on the disc jacket as shown.

● TV color system

This DVD player plays NTSC discs and PAL discs only and cannot be used for playback of SECAM discs.

The DVD

ALL

NTSC

PAL

● About MP3/WMA playback

This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3/ WMA music data have been recorded. For a detailed information, see the page entitled “Listening to an MP3/WMA”.

About the registered marks etc.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tecnology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,

• “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.U.S. Pat. No’s. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Be sure to unfold and read the next page. /

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PAL

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4. CONTROLS / /

Source unit / /

IR-Receiver

[

RELEASE

[PS/AS] , [ ]

[a], [d]

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

[

ADJ]

]

[

A-M]

[

SRC]

ROTARY

]

[DVD/CD SLOT]

[

BND

[

]

DISP

]

[

TITLE

[

ISR

[Q]

[Z+]

[

SCN

[MENU]

[

RPT

[

RDM

[

DIRECT

[

P.LIST]

[

DN]

[UP]

]

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5. NOMENCLATURE

Note:

• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “4. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).

Names of the Buttons and their Functions

[RELEASE] button

• Deeply push in the button to unlock the DCP.

IR-Receiver

• Receiver for remote control unit. (Operating range: 30˚ in all directions)

[ROTARY] knob

•Turn to adjust the volume.

• Performs various settings.

[DVD/CD SLOT]

• Ejects a disc loaded in the unit.

[Q] button

• Eject a disc when it is loaded into the unit.

[Z+] button

• Use the button to select one of the 4 types of sound characteristics already stored in memory. Press and hold for 1 second or longer to return to “FLAT” the default value.

[SCN], [MENU] button

• Performs scan play for 10 seconds of each track while in the DVD mode.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play while an MP3/WMA disc is playing.

• The DVD menu is displayed while a DVD is playing. Pressing and holding for 1 second or longer also displays the DVD title screen.

• The VCD MENU is displayed while a Video CD is playing (when PBC is ON).

[RPT] button

• Repeats play while in the DVD mode.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to perform folder repeat play while an MP3/ WMA disc is playing.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to repeat the title while a DVD is playing .

[RDM] button

• Performs random play while in the DVD mode.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to perform folder random play while an MP3/ WMA disc is playing.

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[DIRECT] buttons

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

[P.LIST] button

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

[UP], [DN] buttons

• Selects the folder while an MP3/WMA disc is playing.

• Selects the play list while in the play list mode.

[ISR] button (Instant station recall)

• Recalls ISR radio station in memory.

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

[TITLE] button

• Switches the titles.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to input or scroll the title.

[BND] button

• Switches the band.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to switch seek or manual tuning.

• Returns to a first scene or track while in the DVD mode.

[DISP] button

• Switches the display indication (main display, clock display).

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

[SRC] button

• Press to turn on the power.

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

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

[A-M] button

• Switches to the audio mode (CENTER-VOL, SUB-WOOF VOL, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, Z-Enhancer Plus).

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

Names of the Buttons and their Functions

[ADJ] button

• Switches to the adjust mode.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to display the setup main menu while in the DVD mode.

[a] / [d] buttons

• Select a station while in the radio mode or select a scene or a track while in the DVD mode.

• These buttons are used to make various settings.

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

[PS/AS], [ ] button

• Plays or pauses a CD or DVD while in the DVD mode.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer in the DVD mode to stop playback.

• Performs preset scan in the radio mode.

• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer to perform auto store in the radio mode.

• Confirms various settings.

Major Button Operations When External Equipment is Connected to This Unit

English

● When the CD changer is connected

∗ For details, see the section “CD changer

Operations”.

[SCN] button

• Performs scan play for 10 seconds of each

track.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to

perform disc scan play.

[RPT] button

• Performs repeat play.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to

perform disc repeat play.

[RDM] button

• Performs random play.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to

perform disc random play.

[UP], [DN] buttons

• Selects the disc.

[TITLE] button

• Switches the titles.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to

input or scroll the title.

[BND] button

• Advances to next disc.

[DISP] button

• Switches the display indication (main display,

clock display).

[a] / [d] buttons

• Repeats or advances a track when listening to a disc.

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

[ ] button

• Plays or pauses a CD.

● When the TV is connected

* For details, see the section “TV

Operations”.

[DIRECT] buttons

• Stores a station into memory or recalls it directly.

[BND] button

• Switches the band.

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to switch seek or manual tuning.

[ADJ] button

• Press and hold for 1 second or longer to switch the TV picture mode or VTR (external) picture mode.

[a] / [d] buttons

• Selects a station.

[PS/AS] button

• Performs preset scan in the TV mode.

• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer to perform auto store in the TV mode.

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Display Items

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MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication

Function indication

Operation status and function mode indication Titles, clock, and the names of the mode being selected etc. are displayed.

: Stereo indication : Manual indication : Mute indication : MP3 indication : WMA indication

Z-Enhancer Plus indication

Playback time indication, Frequency indication

: Disc (folder) Scan etc. : Scan indication : Repeat indication : Random indication

: Reception band indication

: Tr ack number indication

: Preset channel indication (1 to 6)

: Disc number indication (1 to 12)

LCD Screen

In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal. The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.

6. DCP

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The control panel can be detached to deter theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to prevent scratches.

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

Removing the DCP

1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or longer to switch off the power.

2. Press the [RELEASE] button deeply to open the DCP.

[

RELEASE] button

3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.

DCP

Attaching the DCP

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

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

CAUTION

• The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks.

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

• If the [RELEASE] button is pressed and the

DCP is not locked into place, it may fall out from vibration of the car. This can break the DCP, so after removing it, either install it on the unit or put it in its DCP case.

• The connector connecting the unit and the

DCP is an extremely important part. Be careful 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.

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7. REMOTE CONTROL

Buttons Used in the DVD Mode

[POWER][SRC]

[DISC UP][BND]

[MUTE]

[VOLUME]

[0~9]

(Ten-key)

[SEARCH MODE]

[RTN]

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

[ENT]

[SET UP]

[a ] [ d]

[SCN] [PS/AS]

[RPT]

[AUDIO]

[SUB TITLE]

[P.TIME] button

Used to switch among play time displays

[0-9] buttons (Ten-key buttons)

Used to input numbers.

[MENU] button

V-CD (with PBC):Displays the PBC menu. DVD VIDEO:Displays the menu screen.

[RTN] button

Returns to the previous menu.

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[P.TIME]

[DISP]

[ ]

[MENU]

[DVD TITLE]

[ISR]

[PBC] [RDM][TV/VTR] [SLOW] [ANGLE]

[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] buttons (cursor buttons)

When selecting the menu items shown in the monitor screen, use the cursor buttons to move the cursor up and down, left and right.

[ENT] button

Press this button to enter the setup item.

[DVD TITLE] button

DVD VIDEO:Displays the title screen.

[SET UP] button

Displays the setup screen of the unit.

[PBC] button

Turns on/off the playback control (PBC) function for V-CDs equipped with it.

[AUDIO] button

DVD VIDEO:Switches among languages for audio (for DVDs with two or more languages).

V-CD:Switches among audio output methods.

[SUB TITLE] button

Switches among languages for the subtitle.

[ANGLE] button

Switches among angles while in DVD playback.

(This button is available only on multiple angles DVDs.)

[SLOW] button

While the button is kept pressed, slow play is performed.

[SEARCH MODE] button

After this button is pressed, enter numbers using Ten-key buttons.

DVD-VIDEO: Performs searching with a title/

chapter number.

MP3/WMA: FOLDER/TRACK number.

V-CD (key inputs are accepted only when the

PBC is turned off.): TRACK number

CD: TRACK number.

Buttons Used in the DVD Mode

Receiver for remote control unit

Operationg range : 30° in all directions

Signal transmitter

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Inserting the Batteries

1. Open the rear battery cover.

Rear cover

2. Insert the two supplied size AA (SUM-3, R6/

1.5V) batteries orienting the plus and minus poles of the batteries as shown by the + and

- symbols inside the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.

Notes:

Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take note of the following points:

• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries

with new ones.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.

• Dispose of spent batteries properly.

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Functions of the Remote Control Unit Buttons

English

Mode

Button

[SRC]

[DISC UP],

[BND]

[VOLUME]

[ ] , [ ]

[ ]

[MUTE]

[ISR]

[DISP]

[SCN],

[PS/AS]

[RPT]

[RDM],

[TV/VTR]

Radio

Switches among radio, DVD (CD/MP3/WMA), CD changer, TV and AUX.

Switches reception band.

Increases and decreases volume (in all modes).

Moves preset channels up and down.

No function.

Tu r ns mute on and off.

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

Switches among main display and clock display. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer : Switches the title (except in the radio and TV mode).

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

No function.

DVD

(CD/MP3/WMA)

Plays the first track. Top play.

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

Switches between playback and pause. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer to stop play.

Scan play. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Folder scan play (MP3/WMA disc).

Repeat play. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Folder repeat play (MP3/WMA disc).

Random play. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Folder random play (MP3/WMA disc).

CD changer

Moves the next disc in increasing order.

Switches between playback and pause.

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

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

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

Switches reception band.

Moves preset channels up and down.

No function.

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

No function.

Switches between TV and VTR.

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

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8. OPERATIONS

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Basic Operations

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

CAUTION

Be sure to lower the volume before switching off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit remembers its last volume setting. If you switch the power off with the volume up, when you switch the power back on, the sudden loud volume may hurt your hearing and damage the unit.

System check and speaker setting

During the initial power up of this unit, it will go through a system check procedure.

This procedure verifies any devices connected through CeNET. Any additional CeNET devices plugged into the unit after the initial power up will initiate the system check procedure.

When the power is turned on, “SYSTEM CHK” appears in the display if the wire connections were modified.

The system check starts automatically within the unit.

When the system check is complete, “SP- SETTING” appears in the display. Perform the speaker setting.

1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the speaker system. ∗ The factory default setting is “2ch”.

(Adjustment 2ch/5.1ch)

2. Press the [ ] button. ∗ The setting is complete and the power

turns off.

Turning on/off the power

Note:

• Be careful about using this unit for a long time

without running the engine. If you drain the car’s battery too far, you may not be able to start the engine and this can reduce the service life of the battery.

1. Press the [SRC] 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 [SRC] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power for the unit.

of chapter “4. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).

Selecting a mode

1. Press the [SRC] button to change the operation source mode.

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

Radio mode ➜ DVD mode ➜ CD changer mode ➜ TV mode ➜ AUX mode ➜ Radio mode...

∗ External equipment not connected with

CeNET is not displayed.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the volume.

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

(maximum).

Switching the display

● When the power is turned on

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

Main display ➜ Clock display ➜ Main display ...

∗ Once selected, the preferred display becomes

the display default. When a function adjustment such as volume is made, the screen will momentarily switch to that function’s display, then revert back to the preferred display several seconds after the adjustment.

Setting the Z-Enhancer Plus

This unit is provided with 4 types of sound tone effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as follows:

“Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system

is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played. ∗ The factory default setting is “Z+ OFF”. Each time you press the [Z+] button, the tone effect changes in the following order:

“Z+ OFF” ➜ “BASS BOOST” ➜ “IMPACT” ➜

“EXCITE” ➜ “CUSTOM” ➜ “Z+ OFF”...

• BASS BOOST: bass emphasized

• IMPACT: bass and treble emphasized

• EXCITE: bass and treble emphasized, mid de-

emphasized

• CUSTOM: user custom

• Z+ OFF: no sound effect

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Basic Operations

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Adjusting the Z-Enhancer Plus

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

1. Press the [Z+] button and select the Z- Enhancer Plus mode to adjust.

2. Press the [A-M] button and turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the setting.

●When “B-BOOST 0” selected, you can

adjust the bass in the range of -3 to 3.

●When “IMPACT 0” selected, you can adjust

the bass and treble in the range of -3 to 3.

●When “EXCITE 0” selected, you can adjust

the bass and treble in the range of -3 to 3.

∗ When Z-Enhancer Plus is selected, press

and hold the [Z+] button for 1 second or longer to change to the “CUSTOM” mode.

Bass/treble characteristics become flat and

the indication “Z+ FLAT” is shown in the display.

Adjusting the tone

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being

played. Press the [A-M] button and select the item to adjust. Each time you press the [A-M] button, the item changes as following order:

● When “BASS BOOST” is set

“CTR-VOL 0” ➜ “SW-VOL 0” ➜ “B-BOOST

0” ➜ “BAL 0” ➜ “FAD 0” ➜ Last function

mode.

● When “IMPACT” is set

“CTR-VOL 0” ➜ “SW-VOL 0” ➜ “IMPACT 0”

➜ “BAL 0” ➜ “FAD 0” ➜ Last function

mode.

● When “EXCITE” is set

“CTR-VOL 0” ➜ “SW-VOL 0” ➜ “EXCITE 0”

➜ “BAL 0” ➜ “FAD 0” ➜ Last function

mode.

● When “CUSTOM” is set

“CTR-VOL 0” ➜ “SW-VOL 0” ➜ “BASS” ➜

“TREBLE” ➜ “BAL 0” ➜ “FAD 0” ➜ Last

function mode.

● When “Z+ OFF” is set

“CTR-VOL 0” ➜ “SW-VOL 0” ➜ “BAL 0” ➜

“FAD 0” ➜ Last function mode.

∗ “CTR-VOL” does not appear when the speaker

system is set to “2ch”. ∗ The display automatically returns to the

previous mode when no operation is

performed.

Adjusting the center speaker

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when the

center speaker output is set to “OFF” or the speaker system is set to “2ch”. For details on how to set the center speaker, refer to the subsection “Turning on/off speakers” in the section “Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.”.

∗ The factory default setting is “CTR-VOL 0”.

1. Press the [A-M] button and select “CTR-VOL 0”.

2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from -4 to +8 or OFF.

3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached.

Adjusting the subwoofer

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when the

subwoofer output is set to “OFF”. For details on how to set the subwoofer, refer to the subsection “Turning on/off speakers” in the section “Changing Initial Settings such as Menu Language, etc.”.

∗ The factory default setting is “SW-VOL 0”.

Press the [A-M] button and select “SW-VOL 0”.

2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from -6 to +6 or OFF.

3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached.

Adjusting the bass (Gain, Frequency, Q-curve)

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

∗ This adjustment can only be performed when

the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.

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

2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the bass.

∗ The factory default setting is “B

0Î“. (Adjustment range: -6 to +6)

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3. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “B 60Î“.

Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the frequency. ∗ The factory default setting is “B

(Adjustment 60/100/200 Hz)

4. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “B 1Î“. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the Q- curve. ∗ The factory default setting is “B

(Adjustment 1/1.25/1.5/2)

5. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached.

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Adjusting the treble (Gain, Frequency)

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

∗ This adjustment can only be performed when

the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM”.

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

2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the treble.

∗ The factory default setting is “T

0Î“. (Adjustment range: -6 to +6)

3. Press the [a]/[d] button to select “T 15kÎ“.

Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the frequency. ∗ The factory default setting is “T

(Adjustment 10 kHz/15 kHz)

4. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached.

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Basic Operations

Adjusting the fader

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

1. Press the [A-M] button and select “FAD 0”.

2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the balance of the front and rear speakers. ∗ The factory default setting is “FAD 0”.

(Adjustment range: F12 to R12)

3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached.

Adjusting MAGNA BASS EXTEND

The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust the low sound area like the normal sound adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound area to provide you with a dynamic sound.

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

∗ The factory default setting is “OFF”.

1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to turn on the MAGNA BASS EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” appears in the display.

2. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the MAGNA BASS EXTEND effect. “M-B EX” goes off from the display.

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Adjusting the balance

∗ This function cannot be adjusted when as

follows: “Pro Logic” is set to “ON”, the speaker system is set to “5.1ch”, DVD/DTS-CD is being played.

1. Press the [A-M] button and select “BAL 0”.

2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the balance of the left and right speakers. ∗ The factory default setting is “BAL 0”.

(Adjustment range: L13 to R13)

3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached.

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Radio Operations

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Listening to the radio

1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio

mode. The frequency appears in the display.

2. Press the [BND] 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 [a]/[d] button to tune in the de-

sired station.

Tuning

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

Seek tuning

1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired

band (FM or AM).

∗ If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold

the [BND] button for 1 second or longer. “MANU” in the display goes off and seek tuning is now available.

2. Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically

seek a station. When the [d] button is pressed, the station is sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if the [a] button is pressed, the station is sought in the direction of lower frequencies.

Manual tuning

There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning.

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

1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired

band (FM or AM).

∗ If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and

hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer. “MANU” is lit in the display and manual tuning is now available.

2. Tune into a station.

● Quick tuning:

Press the [a]/[d] button for 1 second or longer to tune in a station.

● Step tuning:

Press the [a]/[d] 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 [BND] 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.

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 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 [BND] button and select the desired band (FM or AM).

2. Press and hold the [PS/AS] button for 2 sec- onds or longer. The stations with good reception are stored automatically to the preset channels.

Preset scan

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

1. Press the [PS/AS] button.

2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the [PS/AS] button again to continue receiving that station.

Note:

• Be careful not to press and hold the [PS/AS] but-

ton for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store function is engaged and the unit starts storing stations.

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