Clarion XMA1 User Manual

Owner’s manual
XMA1
AM/FM CASSETTE
Contents
1. PRECAUTIONS................................. 2
2. FEATURES ........................................ 2
3. CONTROLS....................................... 3
5. WIRED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
OPERATIONS.................................... 4
6. CASSETTE PRECAUTIONS AND
CARE................................................. 5
7. OPERATION ...................................... 5
8. TROUBLESHOOTING....................... 9
9. SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 10
Simple Guide .................................. 11
WITH CD CHANGER CONTROL
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1.PRECA UTIONS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab le pro­tection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra­dio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THE CASSETTE PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REP AIRED BY ANY ONE EXCEPT PROPERL Y QU ALIFIED SER­VICE PERSONNEL.
MODEL
AM 530-1710kHz/FM 87.9-107.9MHz
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDI­TIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFER­ENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDE-
SERIAL No.
12V GROUND
Clarion Co.,Ltd.
MADE IN CHINA
Bottom view of source unit
INFORMATION FOR USERS:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.
2.FEATURES
Z-Enhancer with 3 Mode Sound Selector
AM/FM Bands-1 AM, 3 FM/18 FM/6 AM Touchbutton Memory
Full Logic Tape Transport with True Function
Auto Reverse with Dual Azimuth Adjust
Auto Metal Tape EQ
Multi-Color LC Display
4-Channel RCA Line Level Output with Fader Control
180 W (45 W × 4) Maximum Power Output
Wire-Remote Controller Capability
Water Resistance Escutcheon
®
FM Reception System
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3.CONTROLS
Source Unit
4.BUTTON TERMINOLOGY
1 VOL (Volume) up and Down Button 2 Power Button
FUNC (Function) Button
3 Eject (Q) Button 4 Reset Button 5 Preset Buttons (1 to 6)
Direct Button (1 to 6)
6 SCN (Scan) Button
PS/AS (Preset Scan/Auto Store) Button
7 RPT (Repeat) Button
BLS(Blank Skip)Button
8 RDM (Random) Button 9 Hook
0 Door ! Play / Pause (s) Button
MUTE Button
@ SRCH (Search) Left and Right (a and d) Button # A-M (Audio Mode) Button
LOUD (Loudness) Button
$ BAND Button
PROG(Program) Button MAG (Magazine) Button
% D (Display) Button ¥ ISR (Instant Station Recall) Button & Z (Z-enhancer) Button
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5.WIRED REMO TE CONTR OL UNIT OPERATIONS
XMA1 following operations are enabled by remote control with the Wired Remote Control Unit M101RC (sold separately).
WIRED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PWR / FUNC Button
Turning on and off the power
Press the PWR button 1 to turn the power on and press and hold it for 1 second or longer to turn the power off.
Changing the operation mode
Each time the FUNC button 1 is pressed, the mode switches in the following order:
Radio Tape CD changer
Notes:
• If the above equipment is not connected, corresponding mode
cannot be selected.
• In tape mode, if no cassette tape is loaded in XMA1, “CASS” flashes
on the display and the radio mode is selected.
VOLUME Up (w) / Down (z) Buttons
Adjusting the volume
Press the VOLUME Up button 2 to increase the volume and press the VOLUME Down button 2 to decrease the volume.
BAND / PROG / DISC Up Button
Changing the band (in Radio mode)
Each time the BAND button 3 is pressed, the band switches in the following order:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM ➜ FM1.....
Switching the Program (direction of tape travel) (in Tape mode)
Press the PROG button 3. The tape starts playing in the opposite direciton, and the tape travel indicators turn in the opposite direction.
Changing the disc (in CD changer mode)
Each time the DISC Up button 3 is pressed, the disc switches in the following order:
1 ➜ 2 ➜ 3 ➜ 4 ➜ 5 ➜ 6 ➜ 1.....
1
2
3
1 PWR (Power) Button
FUNC (Function) Button
2 VOLUME Up (w) / Down (z) Bbuttons 3 BAND Button [
PROG (Program) Button [ DISC Up Button [
4 Play/Pause (s) Button [
MUTE Button [
5 SEARCH Up(
] : In Radio Mode
[ [
] : In Tape Mode
[
] : In CD Changer Mode
]
]
]
] Buttons
]
) / Down ( ) Buttons
CAUTION
Be careful about adjusting the volume, as turning on the power while the volume is raised to its maximum may harm y our hear­ing.
Play/Pause (
Pause (in Tape mode or CD changer mode)
Press the Play/Pause button 4. Playback pauses. To resume play­back, press the Play/Pause button 4 again.
Mute (in Radio mode)
Press the MUTE button 4. The sound is m uted immediately . T o can­cel, press the MUTE button 4 again.
SEARCH Up ( ) / Down ( ) Buttons
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding (In Tape mode)
Press SEARCH Up button 5 to fast-forward the tape. Press SEARCH Down button 5 to rewind the tape.
APC (Auto Program Control) (In Tape mode)
Press SRCH Up button 5 twice to move ahead to the beginning of the next selection. Press SRCH Down button 5 twice to move bac k to the beginning of the current selection.
* Pressing and holding the button for 1 second or longer will move forward or
backward 3 times faster than normal play, and pressing and holding it for 3 seconds or longer will do the operation 30 times faster.
Selecting tracks (in CD changer mode)
Press the SEARCH Up button 5 to start playback from the begin- ning of the following track. Press the SEARCH Down button 5 to start playback from the beginning of the current track. If pressed again, the track moves to the previous one.
Fast-forward and fast-backward (in CD changer mode)
Press and hold the SERCH Up button 5 to fast-forward the disc. Press and hold the SERCH Down button 5 to fast-backward the disc.
Changing preset stations (in Radio mode)
Each time the SEARCH Up/Down buttons 5 are pressed, the pre­set station switches in the following order:
1 ➜ 2 ➜ 3 ➜ 4 ➜ 5 ➜ 6 ➜ 1.....
or
6 ➜ 5 ➜ 4 ➜ 3 ➜ 2 ➜ 1 ➜ 6.....
s
) / MUTE Button
4
5
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6. CASSETTE PRECAUTIONS AND CARE
1. Tape slack can lead to operating difficulties. Remove tape slack
before inserting a cassette, particularly when using C-90 or pre­recorded cassettes.
2. Use C-30 to C-90 cassettes. Avoid use of
C-120 or longer cassettes (The very thin tape may stretch or break).
3. Clean the head periodically with a good commercial head cleaner.
Avoid touching the head with magnetic or hard objects.
4. Do not oil the cassette mechanism.
5. Always remove the cassette from the mechanism when not in use. Exposure to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures or high humidity may damage cassettes.
6. The cassette tape will automatically eject from the mechanism if it is damaged. Always ensure that cassette tapes are in good con­dition prior to use.
7. OPERATION
Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter 3. CONTROLS on page 3 (unfold).
Basic Operations
CAUTION
When this unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine of a boat with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearing. Be careful about adjusting the volume.
IMPORTANT
Door must be totally closed to prevent water go into the set!
Adjusting the Treble
1) Press A-M button # and select “TREB”.
2) Press volume button 1 w to emphasizes the treble; press z to attenuates the treble.
* The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: –6 to +6)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A-M button # several times until the function mode is reached.
Adjusting the Balance
1) Press A-M button # and select “BAL”.
2) Press volume1 w to emphasizes the sound from the right speaker; press z to emphasizes the sound from the left speaker.
The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: L9 to R9)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A-M button # several times until the function mode is reached.
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1) Press the POWER button 2.
To turn the power off, press the POWER button for at least 1 second.
2) Press the FUNC button 2 to select the operation mode . The mode switches as follows each time the FUNC button is pressed: Radio T ape ➜ CD changer ➜ Radio
If a component is not connected, that operation mode cannot be se-
lected.
CASS” appears when no tape is loaded in the source unit, and “DISC”
appears when no disc is loaded in the CD changer.
3) Use the volume button 1 to adjiust the volume.
w: Increases the volume. z: Decreases the volume.
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33 (maximum).
Audio Mode Adjustments
Press the A-M button # to select the adjustment mode. The mode switches as follows each time the A-M button is pressed: BASS TREB ➜ BAL ➜ FAD ➜ Previous mode
Adjusting the Bass
1) Press A-M button # and select “BASS”.
2) Press volume button 1 w to emphasizes the bass; press z to attenuates the bass.
The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: –6 to +6)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A-M button # several times until the function mode is reached.
Adjusting the Fader
1) Press A-M button # and select “FAD”.
2) Press volume1 w to emphasizes the sound from the front speaker; press z to emphasizes the sound from the rear speakers.
The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: F9 to R9)
3) When the adjustment is complete, press A-M button # several times until the function mode is reached.
Setting the Z-enhancer
This unit comes with three types of sound tone effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer. The factory default setting is “Z-EHCR OFF”. Each time you press Z-EHCR button &, the tone effect changes in the following order. “Z-ENHANCER 1” “Z-ENHANCER 2” “Z-ENHANCER 3” “Z­EHCR OFF” “Z-ENHANCER 1”...
• Z-ENHANCER 1: bass emphasized
• Z-ENHANCER 2: treble emphasized
• Z-ENHANCER 3: bass and treble emphasized
• Z-EHCR OFF: no sound effect
Loudness Function
Press the LOUD button # for at least 2 seconds to turn the loud­ness function on and off.
Switching the Display
Press the DISP button % to enter the clock display mode. Operation mode display Clock displa y Operation mode displa y
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Setting the Clock
1) Press the DISP button % to enter the clock display mode.
2) Press the DISP button % for 2 seconds or more. This enables clock editing.
The editable fields will be indicated by flash.
3) To mov e between the hour and minute fields, use the SRCH Left (hour) and Right (minute) buttons @.
4) To confirm the clock setting, press the DISP button %.
Notes:
• If you select another operation mode before completing the abo ve
procedure, the clock setting operation will be canceled.
• Removing the battery for a check or repair causes the clock to be
reset. Set the cloc k again in such a case.
Tape Operation
Loading T apes
Open the door by push up the hook.
Insert the cassette tape into the Cassette insertion slot with the side on which the tape is exposed facing the right. Playback starts auto­matically.
The metal tape setting is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is
loaded.
When the end of the cassette tape is reached, the auto rev erse mechanism
is activated and the other side of the tape begins playing automatically.
Listening to a tape which is already loaded
Press the FUNC button 2 to select the tape mode. Pla yback begins automatically.
Stopping Playback Temporarily
Press the Play/Pause button !. Press the button again to resume playback.
Ejecting Cassette Tapes
Open the door by push the hook. Press the Eject button 3. The cassette tape is ejected.
The radio mode is set automatically 4 seconds after the eject button is
pressed.
Switching to the Other Side of the Tape
Press the PROG button $. Pla yback is s witched to the other side of the cassette tape.
FF Scan Function (Intro Music Scan)
When the SCN button 6 is pressed, “SCN” appears on the display, and the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the cassette tape are played. Press the SCN button again to stop scanning.
Repeat Function (Repeat Play)
When the RPT button 7 is pressed, “RPT” appears on the display and the current track is played repeatedly. Press the RPT button again to cancel the repeat mode.
Blank Skip Function
Use this function to automatically skip to the beginning of the next recorded section when there is a blank section of 12 seconds or more on the tape. When the BLS button 7 is pressed for 1 second or longer , the blank skip mode is set and “BLS” appears on the display. Press the BLS button 7 again for 1 second or longer to cancel the blank skip mode.
Notes:
The APC, scan, repeat and blank skip functions will not work with the following types of tapes:
• Tapes on which the recording level is low
• Tapes on which there is less than 4 seconds of blank space be­tween selections
• Tapes on which there are long pauses in the middle of selections
• Tapes on which there is much noise between selections
Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding
Use the SRCH Left and Right buttons @.
d: Press this to fast-forward the tape. a: Press this to rewind the tape.
APC (Auto Program Control)
Press the SRCH Left or Right button @ twice.
d: Press this twice to move ahead to the beginning of the next
selection.
a: Press this twice to move back to the beginning of the current
selection.
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Radio Operation
FM Reception
For enhanced FM performance the ® tuner includes sig­nal actuated stereo control and Multipath noise reduction circuits.
Instant Station Recall (ISR) Function
This function allows you to recall a specific radio station from any mode. Use it to find stations quickly when you want to hear specific information (such as traffic announcements) while driving. The ISR station is set to 87.9 MHz upon shipment from the factory.
Listening to the Radio
1) Press the FUNC button 2 and select the radio mode. The radio turns on.
2) To tune in a preset station, first press the “BAND” button $ and select FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM. The “BAND” changes as follows each time the “BAND” button is pressed: FM1 FM2 FM3 AM FM1
3) Use the Preset buttons 5 to select the desired station.
Mute
Use this function to turn off the sound immediately. Press the MUTE button !. The sound turns off and “MUTE” ap­pears on the display. Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute mode.
Seek T uning
1) Press the “BAND” button $ and select the desired band.
2) Press the SRCH Left or Right button @. Seek tuning automati­cally stops when a station is found.
Manual T uning
1) Press the “BAND” button $ and select the desired band.
2) Press the “BAND” button again for more than 2 seconds . “MANU” lights in the display and the manual tuning mode is set.
3) Use the SRCH Left and Right buttons @ to tune in the desired frequency.
Presetting Stations
A total of 24 stations can be preset, 6 each for the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM bands.
Note:
• When a station is preset, the station previously stored in the memory
at that position is cleared.
Presetting stations manually
1) Press the “BAND” button $ to select the band at which to store the station.
2) Use the SRCH Left and Right buttons @ to tune in the station to be preset.
3) Press the Preset button 5 at which you want to store that station for at least 2 seconds.
Auto store function (Automatic Station Store)
1) Press the “BAND” button $ to select the band at which to store the stations.
2) Press the AS button 6 for at least 2 seconds. Stations with good reception are automatically stored at Preset buttons 5 1 to 6.
If there are fe wer than 6 stations with good reception, the stations pre vi-
ously stored at the remaining buttons are not cleared.
Setting the ISR station
1) Press the FUNC button 2 to select the radio mode.
2) Tune in the station to be set as the ISR station.
3) Press the ISR button ¥ for more than 2 seconds to store that station in the memory as the ISR station.
Recalling the ISR station
Press the ISR button ¥ from any mode. “ISR” appears on the dis­play and the set station is tuned in. To cancel, press the ISR button again.
Area Change Function
Use this to listen to the radio outside of the United States.
Switchable frequency spacing
This boat stereo is initially set to tune in frequency intervals of 10 kHz for AM and 200 kHz for FM, the standard calibrations in the U .S. When using the unit outside the U.S., use the f ollowing procedure to switch the frequency steps and frequency range:
1) Turn the power on and set the tuner mode.
2) Keep the “BAND” button $ pressed and while pressing the but­ton, press the SRCH Left button @.
3) Release the buttons. This procedure changes the factory setting to 9 kHz steps for AM and 50 kHz steps for FM, the standard calibrations for countries other than the U.S.
T o change the AM/FM setting bac k to the U.S . standard frequencies:
1) Set the tuner mode.
2) While pressing the “BAND” button $, press the SRCH Right but­ton @.
3) Release the buttons. Your boat stereo will once again be calibrated to receive standard U.S. transmissions.
The chart below lists the frequency specifications for the U.S. and other countries.
AM
FM
Frequency spacing
Frequency range
Frequency spacing
Frequency range
Initial Setting
(U.S. standard)
10 kHz 530 to
1,710 kHz
200 kHz
87.9 to
107.9 MHz
New Setting
(outside U.S.)
9 kHz 531 to
1,629 kHz
50 kHz
87.5 to 108 MHz
Preset Scanning (Preset Station Scan)
When the PS button 6 is pressed, the preset memory numbers flash and the stations are tuned in for 7 seconds each in the order in which they were stored. Press the PS button again to cancel the preset scanning mode.
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CD Changer Operation
When a separately sold CD changer is connected, it can be con­trolled from the source unit.
Notes:
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R mode may not be usable.
• Even when recorded in CD-RW mode , some CDs may not be us­able.
Listening to the Disc
Press the FUNC button 2 and select the CD changer mode, then the CD starts playing.
Stopping (pausing) Playback
Press the Play/Pause b utton !. Press the Play/Pause button ! again to resume playback.
Selection of CDs
Press the Direct button 5 to select 1 to 6, then select the CD you wish to play.
Selecting T racks (songs)
Press the SRCH Left and Right buttons @.
d: Playback will start from the next track. a: Playback will start from the beginning of the track currently
playing. When this button is pressed again, the CD will play from the previous track.
Random Play
Press the RDM button 8, then the display will show “RDM, then the entire tracks on the disc will be played at random. Press the RDM button 8 again to disengage the unit from disc ran­dom play.
Disc random playback
Press and hold the RDM button 8 for 2 seconds or longer , then the display will show both the “ of all the discs in the CD changer will be played at random.
Press the RDM button 8 again to disengage the unit from disc play.
” and “RDM”, then the entire tr ac ks
Switching Magazine
This function can be used only when the connected CD changer can store a multiple number of magazines. Every time the MAG button $ is pressed, the next magazine will be selected.
Fast-Forward and Fast-Backward
Press and hold the SRCH Left and Right buttons @.
d: To fast-forward a: To fast-backward
Pressing the SRCH Left / Right button for 1 second or longer will move
forward or backward 5 times faster than normal play, and pressing it for 3 seconds or longer will do the operation 30 times faster.
Scan Play (Intro Music Scan)
Press the SCN button 6, then the display shows “SCN”, then the CD will play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks of all CDs. Press the SCN button 6 again to disengage the unit from scan play.
A scan play will start from the track following the one currently playing.
Disc scan play
Press and hold the SCN button 6 for 2 seconds or longer, then the display will show “ of the first tracks of all the CDs in the CD changer. Press the SCN button 6 again to disengage the unit from disc play.
A scan play will start from the first tracks of next CDs following the one
currently playing.
” and “SCN”, and plays the first 10 seconds
Repeat Play
Press the RPT button 7, then the display shows “RPT”, then the track currently playing will be pla yed repeatedly. Press the RPT but­ton 7 again to disengage the unit from repeat play.
Disc repeat play
Press and hold the RPT button 7 for 2 seconds or longer, then the display shows both the “ being played will be played repeatedly. Press the RPT button 7 again to disengage the unit from disc re­peat play.
” and “RPT”, then the disc currently
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8.TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Measure
Power does not turn on. (or no sound is produced.)
Fuse is blown.
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage as the old fuse.
Sound quality is poor. No sound while unit can be operated.
Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not accurate.
Connections are improper.
Playback head is dirty. Power ANT lead is shorted to the ground.
Microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc.
Read the attached “Installation/Wire Connec­tion Guide” once again and wire properly.
Use a cleaning tape, etc. to clean the head. Turn the unit off, first.
Remove all connecting wires from the power ANT lead, and turn the unit on, then re-con­nect a wire one by one to the power ANT lead. When sound is muted again, check the unit with a wire connected last.
Turn off the power, then open the door 0 by up the hook 9. Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with a thin rod.
Reset Button
This unit is equipped with a number of self-diagnosis functions to protect the system. If a prob lem should occur, the user is warned through various error displays. Eliminate the problem using the procedures shown below.
Error Display Cause Measure
The cassette tape does not play normally due to tape cut.
The cassette tape does not play normally due to tape jam.
The mode detection switch is not normally activated due to mechanism failure.
The cassette tape is jammed and cannot be ejected due to some reason.
If a display other than one of the displays above appears, press the reset button. If the problem persists, turn the power off and contact your store of purchase.
Eject the cassette tape.
Remove the cassette tape which has been jammed or gotten caught in the mechanism.
Repair the mechanism or replace it.
Remove the jammed tape.
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9.SPECIFICATIONS
FM T uner
Frequency Range : 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity : 11 dBf 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity : 17 dBf Alternate Channel Selectivity : 75 dB Stereo Separation (1 kHz) : 35 dB Frequency Response (±3 dB) : 30 Hz to 15 kHz
AM T uner
Frequency Range : 530 kHz to 1,710 kHz Usable Sensitivity : 25 µV
Tape
Wow & Flutter (WRMS) : 0.08% Channel Separation (1 kHz) : 45 dB Signal to Noise Ratio : 70 µs (CrO2, FeCr, Metal) : 58 dB Frequency Response (±3 dB) 120 µs (normal) : 30 Hz to 18 kHz 70 µs (CrO2, FeCr, Metal) : 30 Hz to 20 kHz
Power Amplifier
Maximum Power Output : 180 W (45 W × 4ch) Continuous Aver age Power Output : 16 W × 4, into 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1% THD
Pre-Amplifier
Bass Control Action (30 Hz) : ±13 dB Treble Control Action (10 kHz) : ±10 dB Line Output (with A/C 1 kHz, 10 kΩ)……1.8 V
General
Power Supply Voltage : 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.6 V allowable) Current Consumption : Less than 15 A Speaker Impedance : 4 (4 to 8 allowable) Weight : 5.5lb (2.5kg) Dimensions : 7" (178mm) width × 2"(50mm) Height × 6" (152mm) Depth Escutcheon section : 9" (232mm) width × 4" (94mm) Height × 1-1/2" (27mm) Thickness
7" (178mm)
9" (232mm) 4" (94mm)
Notes:
• Specifications comply with EIA Standards.
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.
2" (50mm)
6" (152mm)
1-1/2" (27mm)
2000/3 (DC)
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Clarion Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2000: Clarion Co., Ltd.
Printed in China
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280-7481-00
IMPORTANT
DOOR MUST BE TOTALLY CLOSED TO PREVENT WATER GO INTO THE SET!
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LOADING T APES OPEN THE DOOR BY PUSH THE HOOK.
PRESS THE RESET BUTTON FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS WITH A THIN ROD .
Reset Button
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