OWNER'S MANUAL
We appreciate your purchase of this receiver.
Please read through this manual for correct operation.
We suggest that after reading it you keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
ESN E5 High-Power "Customize" CD/MS Receiver
with MP3/ATRAC3 Decoder and Remote
MODEL CD5444
For your safety in using the
CD5444
Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted
throughout this manual as well as on the CD5444. They show safe
and correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personal
injury to you, others and to avoid property damage.
Before reading through the manual, take time to read through and
learn the important information listed in this section.
This sign indicates a situation in which
incorrect handling or disregard of this sign
might result in death or serious personal injury.
This sign indicates a situation in which
incorrect handling or disregard of this sign
might result in personal injury or may result
solely in damage to property.
• Do not modify this system for use other than that specified
herein. Also, do not deviate from the installation procedures
described herein; Eclipse will not be held liable for damages
including, but not limited to serious injury, death or property
damage resulting from installations that enable unintended
operation.
• This unit is intended for operation in DC 12-volt, negativegrounded vehicles only. Never use it in 24-volt vehicles such as
heavy trucks or diesel cars with cold-region specifications.
• Do not change CDs or Memory Sticks while driving. Doing so
may result in an accident.
Warning
Caution
Warning
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• Do not place the vinyl storage bag over a person. It may cause
a serious accident or death by suffocation.
• Do not adjust the controls while driving the car. To adjust the
controls, stop the car in a safe location.
• To prevent accidents, store batteries for the remote control out
of the reach of small children. In case a child swallows a
battery, consult a physician immediately.
• Do not disassemble or rebuild this product. Doing so may
cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• When it is necessary to replace the fuse, always use a fuse of
the correct rating (number of amperes). Use of fuses with
higher amperage ratings may cause a fire.
• Do not operate the product in a malfunctioning condition, for
instance, when the audio does not play. Doing so may result in
an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• If an abnormal situation occurs, such as foreign matter entering
or liquid splashing on the product, or smoke or a strange odor
emitting from the unit, shut off the product immediately and
consult the dealer from whom you purchased it. Continued
operation may cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• Do not install this product in locations where it may obstruct the
driver's view, or where it may endanger passengers in the
vehicle. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.
• To prevent damaging the vehicle, confirm the locations of
hoses, electrical wiring, and the fuel tank prior to drilling holes
to install this product. Also, take care so that the product does
not interfere, not come in contact with them. Otherwise, a fire
may result.
• Do not install this product in locations where it may interfere
with the operation of the steering wheel, shift lever, brake
pedal, etc. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.
• When installing this product, never use existing nuts or bolts
that secure parts of the fuel tank, or the steering or braking
systems. Otherwise improper steering or braking or a fire may
result.
Warning
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• To prevent a short circuit from occurring, disconnect the
battery's negative terminal before installing this product.
Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may result.
• When using an existing nut and/or bolt from the vehicle to
ground this product, do not use any that secure parts of the
steering or braking systems. Otherwise, an accident may result.
• Bundle cables and harnesses with electrical tape or wire ties to
prevent them from interfering with moving parts. If they should
entangle the steering wheel, shift lever or brake pedal, an
accident may result.
• Never supply power to another electrical appliance by splicing
or tapping into this product's power lead (wire). Otherwise, the
current capacity of the wire will be exceeded, resulting in a fire
or electric shock.
• Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product.
Otherwise, an accident, fire or electric shock may result.
• When replacing fuses, be sure to use fuses of the specified
capacity (amperage). Otherwise, damage to the unit, fire or an
electric shock may result.
• When installing the product into a vehicle with a passenger
side air bag, do not secure it to the air bag's cover or in places
where it may impede air bag deployment. Otherwise, proper air
bag operation may not be ensured in the event of an accident,
causing injury or death.
• When making holes using a drill or similar tool, be sure to wear
protective eyewear. Otherwise, an injury such as loss of
eyesight may result.
• Exposed wires must be insulated with electrical tape.
Otherwise, a short circuit, fire, or electric shock may result.
Warning
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• Play the audio at a moderate volume level that permits you to
hear sounds from outside the car. Driving without being able to
hear outside sounds may result in an accident.
• Keep foreign objects out of the disc slot. They may cause fire
or electrical shock. Another possibility is that discs may be
damaged or become stuck.
• Be careful not to catch your hand/finger when opening/closing
the front panel. Doing so may cause personal injury.
• Do not stick your fingers or hands into the disc slot. Doing so
may cause personal injury.
• This product must be operated only as on-board equipment, or
it may cause electrical shock or injury.
• Do not play distorted sounds for long periods of time;
the speakers may overheat and cause a fire.
• This product uses an invisible laser light. In case a problem
develops, be sure to consult the dealer from whom you
purchased the product. Do not disassemble or rebuild the unit;
rebuilding it may expose you and others to a dangerous laser
emission (which would damage eyesight) or cause an
accident.
• Never use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix new
and old cells. Doing so may cause a fire or personal injury due
to a battery explosion or chemical leaks.
• Pay attention to the (+) and (
-
) polarity of the battery when
installing them in the product. Incorrect installation may cause
personal injury or product damage spoilage due to a battery
explosion or chemical leakage.
• For best results, this product should be installed by a
professional installer.
Contact the dealer whom you purchased the product for an
appointment.
• When installing this product, be sure to use the supplied
mounting hardware. If parts other than those supplied are
used, the unit may be damaged internally, or may not be held
in place securely and become dislodged.
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• Avoid installing this product in places where it may get wet,
such as near windows, or in places that are moist or dusty.
Presence of liquid, moisture or dust inside this product can
cause short circuiting, resulting in smoke or fire.
• Do not install this product in locations where it cannot be
fastened securely, such as places subject to frequent vibration.
Otherwise, it may become dislodged and cause an accident or
injury.
• Do not block this product's vent or heat sink. If either is
blocked, excessive heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.
• If this product is not connected properly, a short circuit, fire or
accident may occur.
• When routing cables, use care so they do not contact sharp
metal parts such as brackets or screw tips. Otherwise, a short
circuit, electric shock, fire or accident may result.
• Do not obstruct the vent on this product. If blocked, excessive
heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.
Caution
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Table of Contents
Operating precautions ..............................................12
Notes on operation .......................................................................12
About compact discs ....................................................................13
About cleaning a CD ....................................................................15
About Memory Sticks ...................................................................16
About cleaning the Memory Sticks ...............................................18
Names of controls and parts ....................................19
ESN security operating procedure...........................20
About ESN....................................................................................20
How to switch the security type (Key CD security/
Memory Stick Security) ................................................................21
How to operate the ESN (Key CD)security ..................................22
How to program the Key CD ..................................................22
How to cancel the Key CD .....................................................23
How to change the Key CD....................................................24
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out) .....24
What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?........................25
How to operate the ESN (Memory Stick) security ........................26
How to record a security code ..............................................26
How to cancel the Memory Stick security ..............................28
How to change the Memory Stick ..........................................30
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out) .....31
What happens if a Memory Stick or security code
is incorrect?............................................................................34
How to operate the ACC security .................................................36
How to turn the security indicator on/off .......................................36
How to read the Electronic Serial Number ...................................37
Basic operation..........................................................38
Turning the power on and off .......................................................38
Listening to a CD..........................................................................39
Listening to MG Memory Stick .....................................................40
Listening to the tuner....................................................................41
Adjusting audio volume ................................................................42
Switching audio control modes.....................................................43
VOL (VOLUME) Mode ...........................................................43
BASS Mode ...........................................................................43
TREB (TREBLE) Mode ..........................................................44
BAL (BALANCE) Mode ..........................................................44
FAD (FADER) Mode ..............................................................44
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NON-F (NON-FADER) Mode.................................................44
SVC (Source Volume Control) Mode .....................................45
Enabling the loudness control ......................................................46
Making changes with Display Adjustment Mode ..........................47
Contrast adjustment...............................................................48
Changing illumination color....................................................48
Making changes with Function Mode ...........................................49
Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation)..........50
Clock display on/off................................................................50
Setting the Time.....................................................................51
Others...........................................................................................52
Enabling E-COM feature........................................................52
Operation assist function .......................................................52
How to operate the CD player..................................53
Listening to CDs ...........................................................................53
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of
the track being played ..................................................................54
Fast Forward/Rewind ...................................................................54
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) .......................................54
Repeating the same track (REPEAT)...........................................55
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) .................................55
Ejecting the disc ...........................................................................56
Creating a title for a CD................................................................57
Changing a previously set title .....................................................59
Deleting a previously created title ................................................60
Displaying CD TEXT ....................................................................61
How to operate the MP3 player ................................62
About MP3....................................................................................62
What is MP3?.........................................................................62
Playable MP3 file standards ..................................................62
ID3 tags..................................................................................62
Media .....................................................................................63
Format of discs ......................................................................63
File names .............................................................................64
Multi-sessions ........................................................................64
Playing MP3...........................................................................64
MP3 playing time display .......................................................64
Display order of MP3 file/folder names ..................................64
Listening to MP3 file .....................................................................65
Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to the beginning of
the track (file) being played ..........................................................66
Skipping to the next or previous folder .........................................66
Return to the root directory of the CD ..........................................66
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Playing the beginning of files (SCAN) ..........................................67
Repeating the same file (REPEAT)..............................................67
Playing files in random order (RANDOM) ....................................68
Displaying title ..............................................................................68
How to operate the Memory Stick player.................69
Listening to MG Memory Stick .....................................................69
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the
track being played ........................................................................70
Fast Forward/Rewind ...................................................................70
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) .......................................70
Repeating the same track (REPEAT)...........................................71
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) .................................71
Ejecting the Memory Stick............................................................72
Recording on Memory Stick .........................................................73
Selecting tracks to be recorded....................................................74
Setting sound quality ....................................................................75
Deleting recorded file ...................................................................76
Formatting MG Memory Stick (quick format)................................77
How to operate the tuner ..........................................78
Tuning to a station........................................................................78
Entering stations into memory automatically
(The automatic preset mode: ASM) .............................................79
Manually setting stations into memory .........................................80
Preset station scan.......................................................................81
Setting a station name..................................................................82
Deleting a station name................................................................84
Changing the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning ..........85
Changing the radio band location.................................................86
FM reception characteristics ........................................................87
FM reception differs from AM.................................................87
Fading out ..............................................................................87
Reception area of FM broadcasts..........................................88
Multipath ................................................................................88
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode .........89
About Sound Adjustment Mode....................................................89
Position selector.....................................................................89
DSP........................................................................................89
Graphic equalizer...................................................................90
Parametric equalizer ..............................................................90
Crossover...............................................................................92
Time alignment ......................................................................94
Multi-harmonizer ....................................................................95
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Non-fader phase ....................................................................95
E-iSERV sound effect customizations ...................................95
Operations during Normal Mode ..................................................96
DSP setting ............................................................................97
Position selector setting (POSITION) ....................................98
Non-fader phase selection (NON-FADER) ............................99
Operations during Advance Mode..............................................100
Equalizer adjustment (EQ)...................................................101
Simplified time alignment settings (T-ALIGN) ......................106
Crossover adjustment (X-OVER).........................................111
Multi-harmonizer settings (HARMONIZER) .........................112
Non-fader phase selection (NON-FADER) ..........................113
Reading sound quality data .................................................114
How to use the Card remote control......................116
Precautions in use of the remote control....................................116
Cleaning the remote control .......................................................116
Turning the power on/off ............................................................117
Adjusting the audio volume ........................................................117
Muting the volume................................................................117
Switching playback modes .........................................................118
How to play the tuner .................................................................118
Selecting the FM/AM band...................................................118
Selecting a station (manually or automatically)....................119
Selecting preset stations......................................................119
How to play CDs ........................................................................119
Switching disc modes ..........................................................119
Advancing to the next track or returning to the
beginning of the track being played .....................................120
Skipping to the next or previous disc ...................................120
Enabling the optional E-COM feature.........................................120
Replacing the battery .................................................................121
How to use an optional NOB remote control ........122
Turning the power on/off ............................................................122
Adjusting the audio volume ........................................................122
Muting the volume................................................................122
Switching playback modes .........................................................123
How to play the tuner .................................................................123
Selecting the FM/AM band...................................................123
Selecting a station (manually or automatically)....................124
Selecting preset stations......................................................124
How to play CDs.........................................................................124
Switching disc modes ..........................................................124
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Advancing to the next track or returning to the
beginning of the track being played .....................................125
Skipping to the next or previous disc ...................................125
Illuminating the NOB remote control ..........................................125
Enabling the optional E-COM feature.........................................125
Replacing the battery .................................................................126
How to operate the receiver with an optional
CD changer connected............................................128
Listening to a CD........................................................................128
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of
the track being played ................................................................128
Fast Forward/Rewind .................................................................128
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) .....................................129
Repeating the same track (REPEAT).........................................129
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) ...............................130
Skipping to the next or previous CD...........................................130
Specifying a CD to play ..............................................................131
Others .......................................................................132
Connecting Portable Audio Players to the AUX Jack.................132
If you have a question:............................................133
Displayed information (for troubleshooting)................................134
Specifications ..........................................................138
Before installation....................................................139
Components ...............................................................................139
Installation angle ........................................................................139
Mounting instruction ...............................................140
Mounting the main unit ...............................................................140
Names of lead wires and destinations .......................................142
System .......................................................................................143
How to contact customer service ..........................148
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Operating precautions
<Your CD5444 will perform well over a long period of time through correct
handling and care.>
• For your safety, play only at volume levels that allow outside sounds to be
heard.
• We recommend using with this player a disc with
the logo shown to the left.
• You can play music CDs(CD-R/CD-RW) on this
player. Be sure to use discs that have been
properly processed.
Depending on the editing equipment used, some
discs may not play properly.
• Do not insert anything other than a CD and a
Memory Stick into the disc slot.
Do not insert any foreign objects, such as coins or
credit cards, into the disc slot. Be especially
watchful of children’s mischief in this regard.
• Avoid severe mechanical shock.
When the player is subjected to severe vibration
while traveling over a rough surface, playback
may be intermittent. When a situation like this
occurs, resume playback after returning to a
smoother road.
• About dew condensation.
In cold or rainy weather, just as the interior glass
surface gets fogged, dew (water condensation)
may also settle on the deck. When this occurs,
disc playback may become intermittent or
impossible. Dehumidify the air in the vehicle for a
while before resuming playback.
• Cleaning the disc slot.
The disc slot tends to get dusty. Clean it
occasionally to prevent accumulated dust from
scratching the discs.
Notes on operation
Operating precautions
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Operating precautions
• The signal recorded on a compact disc is read by a laser beam, so
nothing touches the disc surface. A scratch on the recorded surface or a
badly warped disc may cause deteriorated sound quality or intermittent
playback. Observe the following precautions to ensure high quality sound
performance:
• Do not leave an ejected disc in the disc slot
for very long; the disc may warp. Discs
should be stored in their cases and kept
away from high temperature and humidity.
• Do not stick a piece of paper or tape on, nor
write on or scratch either side of a disc.
• Discs spin at a high speed inside the deck.
Keep cracked or warped discs out of the
player to avoid damaging it.
• Avoid touching the recorded surface when
handling a disc; handle discs by their edges.
About compact discs
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Operating precautions
About CD accessories
• Do not use accessories
(stabilizers, protective seals, laser
lens cleaners, etc.) sold for
“improving sound performance”
or “protecting CDs.” The changes
in CD thickness or outside
dimensions made by these
accessories may cause problems
in the player.
About brand new CDs
• You may notice that some brand
new discs are rough around the
center hole or outside edge.
Remove the rough edges with
the side of a ballpoint pen, etc.
Rough edges may prevent
proper loading in the deck.
Flakes from the rough edges
may also stick to the recorded
surface and interfere with
playback.
Rough Edges
Ballpoint
pen
Flakes
Recorded surface
Rough
Edges
• Please be sure NOT to attach any
ring-shape protector (or other
accessory) to your discs. Those
protectors are commercially
available and said to protect disc
and to improve sound quality
(and antivibration effect), but they
can do more harm than good in
regular uses. The most common
problems are disc insertion, disc
ejections, and won't play problems
due to the protector ring that came
off in the disc mechanism.
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Operating precautions
About borrowed CDs
• Do not use a CD with glue or
remnants of adhesive tape or
labels. They may cause the CD
to get stuck inside or damage
the deck.
How to remove CDs
• When removing the ejected disc,
pull it straight out along the slot.
Pressing downward in the
process may scratch the
recorded surface of the disc.
OKAY
NO GOOD
About irregularly-shaped CDs
• Specially-shaped CDs, like
heart-shaped or octagonal CDs,
cannot be played. Do not
attempt to play them, even with
an adapter, since they may
damage the player.
• Use a commercially available compact disc
cleaner to clean a CD, wiping lightly from the
center to the edge.
• Do not use benzine, thinner, LP record spray
or other cleaners on CDs. They may damage
a CD’s finish.
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About cleaning a CD
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Operating precautions
• Do not store Memory Sticks in places that are
subject to static electricity and electrical
interference, otherwise the data they contain may
become corrupted.
• In order to protect the player, the player's
functions will be stopped automatically if a
problem occurs. If the player cannot be operated
even after following the instructions that appear
on the screen, the unit is malfunctioning, and you
should ask the place of purchase for further
advice.
• If using a Memory Stick Duo, you will need to use
it with a Memory Stick Duo adapter.
• Only Memory Sticks with a capacity of up to 128
MB can be used in the unit.
• Memory Stick PRO types of Memory Stick cannot
be used.
• If MG Memory Stick is not being used for
prolonged time, remove it from the deck.
• MG Memory Sticks bearing one of the marks at
the left can be used.
• Memory Sticks bearing one of the marks at the left
can be used for writing and reading data other
than music data.
• If the write protection switch on a MG Memory
Stick or Memory Stick is at the lock position, audio
recordings and other data cannot be saved onto it.
• Do not remove a MG Memory Stick while it is
being accessed for playback or recording,
otherwise the data on the MG Memory Stick may
become corrupted. If the data becomes
corrupted, it can no longer be retrieved.
• Please format the MG Memory Stick on this deck.
A MG Memory Stick formatted by another this
deck may not be playback or record data.
• When a Memory Stick is formatted, all data on that
Memory Stick will be erased. (Included Memory
Stick security recorded data and sound quality
data)
MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
About Memory Sticks
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Operating precautions
• Do not use Memory Sticks with labels that are
peeling off or that have name tags (labels)
attached.
• Store Memory Sticks in places away from direct
sunlight and high humidity, otherwise the Memory
Sticks may become unusable.
• Place Memory Sticks in their protective cases
during transportation and storage.
• Do not touch the terminals with your hands or with
metallic objects.
• When removing the ejected Memory Stick, pull it
straight out along the slot. Pressing downward in
the process may scratch the recorded surface of
the Memory Stick.
• It may not be possible to use MG Memory Sticks
that have just been purchased. If this happens,
use the unit to format the MG Memory Stick. Refer
to "Formatting MG Memory Stick (quick format)"
on page 77 for instructions on formatting MG
Memory Sticks.
• Some recordings and other data may not be
played back or writing/reading, depending on the
device that was used to save the data.
OKAY
NO GOOD
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Operating precautions
About cleaning the Memory Sticks
• In order to maintain good audio performance from
Memory Sticks, periodically wipe the cartridge
clean of any dust and other contamination with a
dry cloth.
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Names of controls and parts
Never place an object or rest your hands or the like on the front
panel.
Names of controls and parts
⑭
⑧
⑦⑨⑩⑪
⑫
⑬
①②③
⑮⑯
⑤⑥⑦④④
Front view
With the
front open
Caution
[DISC] button
[E-COM] button*
[OPEN] button
Buttons [1] to [6]
[SOUND] button
[DISP] button
[SEEK /FAST ] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
[FUNC] button
[RESET] button
[PWR] button
[FM AM] button
[AUDIO CONTROL] button
Disc slot
Memory Stick slot
*: Double function button "E-COM" & "MUTE" functions
Switches disc modes and switches to AUX mode.
Activates and deactivates mute.
Opens/closes front panel.
Selects radio preset channels and performs disc mode
functions.
Turns the sound adjustment mode ON/OFF.
Turns screen adjustment mode ON/OFF and switches screen
display.
Automatically finds radio reception and fast forward/rewind.
Selects radio stations and CD tracks.
Returns to previous screen.
Turns function mode ON/OFF.
Resets deck functions to default settings.
Turns deck power ON/OFF.
Switches to radio mode and switches radio bands.
Adjusts volume and performs other functions.
Inserts compact discs.
Inserts and ejects Memory Stick.
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ESN security operating procedure
About ESN
ESN security operating procedure
This deck is equipped with ESN (ECLIPSE Security Network). A preregistered music CD (Key CD), four-digit security code, or a Memory
Stick on which a all unit functions will not operate, even by turning
the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position or reconnecting the
battery after turning the ignition switch off or disconnect the battery
during maintenance.
ESN can be set or cancelled using any of the following methods:
• Key CD security (See page 22)
You can record a specific CD that you have as a "key CD" with the
deck, and this CD can then be used to set and cancel the security
settings.
• Memory Stick security (See page 26)
You can record a Memory Stick and a secret code (security code)
with the deck, and this Memory Stick or secret code (security
code) can then be matched with the deck to set and cancel the
security settings.
• ACC security (See page 36)
This method can only be used when Memory Stick security has
already been set. When ACC security is set, button operations are
disabled when the ignition switch is turned to OFF and then back
to ACC.
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ESN security operating procedure
[FUNC] button
Button [3]
How to switch the security type (Key CD
security/Memory Stick security)
You can switch the type of security being used (Key CD security or
Memory Stick security). The initial setting is for Key CD security to be
used.
Check that the Power is OFF.
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Press and hold button [3], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for the more than two seconds.
2
Security type will switch from Key CD security (DISC SEC) ←→
Memory Stick security (MS SEC) in order each time the button
is pressed.
If a security is activated, switching the security type is not
available.
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security
[FUNC] button
Button [6] [OPEN] button
Check that the Power is OFF.
Press and hold button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
A [SEC] message appears, in two seconds it will change to
[DISC].
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Press the [OPEN] button.
The front panel opens; The CD5444 is now ready for your
Key CD in the CD slot.
Insert the CD into the slot.
A [SEC] message appears, then the Key CD is ejected.
Press the [OPEN] button.
The front panel closes.
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How to program the Key CD
•If a CD has already been inserted, a [SEC] message appears,
and then the front panel opens and the CD is ejected.
•If a security is activated, programming the Key CD is not
available.
•If there is a problem with the inserted CD, an [ERR] message
will appear for two seconds and the CD will be ejected. Reinsert
the ejected CD.
•If a CD causes the [ERR] message to appear twice in a row, a
[CHANGE] message will appear for two seconds. Try another CD.
•CD-R/RWs, CCCDs (Copy Control CDs) and MP3/WMA CD-ROM
cannot be programmed for Key CD security.
•The Security indicator will flash whenever the vehicle's ignition
is switched off.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
Press the [OPEN] button.
The front panel closes.
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Check that the Power is OFF.
Press and hold button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will
change to [DISC].
Press the [OPEN] button.
The front panel opens; The CD5444 is now ready to your
Key CD in the CD slot.
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How to cancel the Key CD
Insert your Key CD into the slot.
A [CANCEL] message appears, then the Key CD is
ejected.
The Key CD is cancelled.
4
If a CD has already been inserted, a [SEC] message appears,
and then the front panel opens and the CD is ejected.
•This process cancels the protection for ESN deck.
•If power to the ESN deck is disconnected, the reconnected, a Key
CD will not need to be inserted in order to return the unit to normal
operation.
•Inserting a CD other than the Key CD will not cancel the
protection. Instead, the display [ERR] for two seconds, then the
normal CD playback mode will activate.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
First, cancel the existing Key CD.
Refer to "How to cancel the key CD".
Next, program a new Key CD.
Refer to "How to program the Key CD".
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How to change the Key CD
If power is disconnected while ESN security is active (a Key
CD was programmed), operation is disabled until power is
restored and the unit unlocked. Follow this procedure to
resume normal operation.
When the power is turned on after disconnecting the
battery power, a [SEC] message will appear for two
seconds. Thereafter, message changed to [DISC] and
the press the [OPEN] button, then the CD5444 is ready
to accept your Key CD into the slot.
Insert your Key CD.
If the correct CD is inserted, an [OK] message will appear
for two seconds and the CD will begin playing.
2
1
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)
•If the correct CD is inserted, an [ERR_] ("ERR" and error
number) message will appear for two seconds, after which the
CD will be ejected.
•If [ERR5] (the 5th time an error has occurred) appears, [HELP]
will appear, after which the CD will be ejected. When [HELP]
appears, carry out the operations for an ESN security lock out
by following the procedure in "What happens if an incorrect CD
is inserted?" on page 25.
•You must be use the same CD used for Key CD programming;
a duplicate CD may not work properly.
[FUNC] button
Button [6] [OPEN] button
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
O Note O
If after 5 tries the correct Key CD is not inserted, the display
reads [CALL800]; the unit must be returned to Eclipse to be
reset. In this case, please contact your Eclipse dealer for
assistance. For country-specific customer service information,
refer to "How to contact customer service" on page 148.
Your Key CD can be easily forgotten. Write the
album name in a reminder note (See page 151).
After the 5th incorrect attempt, the display reads [HELP]
for five seconds.
After the [HELP] message will appear for five seconds,
serial number will appear.
Press button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and hold them
for five seconds.
After the [SEC] message will appear for two seconds,
rolling code (six digit) will appear.
Press [FUNC] button.
A [DISC] message appears.
You will have five more attempts the correct disc.
Insert the key CD into the slot.
If the correct CD is inserted, an [OK] message will appear
for two seconds and the CD will begin playing.
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What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?
•If an incorrect CD is inserted, an [ERR_] ("ERR" and error
number) message will appear for two seconds, after which the
CD will be ejected.
•This process cancels the protection for ESN deck.
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
[FUNC] button
Buttons [1] to [4]
How to operate the ESN (Memory Stick) security
Check that the Power is OFF.
Press and hold button [1], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
A [SEC] message appears, in two seconds it will change to
[MS].
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1
How to record a security code
•If a Memory Stick has already been inserted, a [MS EJECT]
message appears. In this case, eject the Memory Stick and
insert again. (Refer to "Ejecting the Memory Stick" on page 72
for details on ejection of the Memory Stick.)
•If a security is activated, recording the security code is not
available.
Insert the Memory Stick into the slot.
A [- - - -] (security code input display) appears.
(Refer to "Listening to MG Memory Stick" on page 40 for
details on insertion of the Memory Stick.)
Input a security code by pressing buttons [1] to [4].
Enter a four-digit security code using digits 0 to 9, A to F.
The number (shown on the display) changes in ascending
order between 0 and 9, A and F each time the button is
pressed. Each button number (1 to 4) corresponds to each
digit (first to forth) of the security code.
4
3
ATTENTION
27
ESN security operating procedure
Press the [FUNC] button for more than one second.
The security code is registered in the deck and security is
set.
The registered security code is encrypted and then written
to Memory Stick.
5
ATTENTION
When the security code is registered using a Memory Stick that
contains several kinds of data, such as music, etc., be careful
not to clear the recorded data by formatting the Memory Stick.
Eject the Memory Stick.
Refer to "Ejecting the Memory Stick" on page 72.
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ESN security operating procedure
[FUNC] button
Buttons [1] to [4]
The security function can be canceled when the security code
that has been recorded with the deck is entered and verified.
Canceling the security function can be done by entering the
security code into the deck, or by using the Memory Stick.
Canceling the security function by entering the security code
Check that the Power is OFF.
Press and hold button [1], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will
change the [- - - -] security code input display.
Input a security code by pressing buttons [1] to [4].
Enter a four-digit security code using digits 0 to 9, A to F.
The number (shown on the display) changes in ascending
order between 0 and 9, A and F each time the button is
pressed. Each button number (1 to 4) corresponds to each
digit (first to forth) of the security code.
Press the [FUNC] button.
If a security code is entered and the deck verifies that it is
correct, [CANCEL] will appear on the display and the
security function will be canceled.
4
3
2
1
How to cancel the Memory Stick security
If the security code that is entered does not match the code that
is recorded by the deck, [ERR] will appear on the display for two
seconds and operation will continue as normal without the
security function being canceled.
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
Button [1]
[DISC] button
Canceling the security function using a Memory Stick
Check that the Power is OFF.
Press and hold button [1], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will
change the [- - - -] security code input display.
Press the [DISC] button.
A [MS] message will appear. To change the [- - - -] security
code input display, press the [DISC] button again.
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If a Memory Stick has already been inserted, a [MS EJECT]
message appears. In this case, eject the Memory Stick and
insert again. (Refer to "Ejecting the Memory Stick" on page 72 for
details on ejection of the Memory Stick.)
[FUNC] button
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
Insert the Memory Stick and close the front panel.
The recorded data will be read from the Memory Stick.
If the contents recorded in the Memory Stick match the
information recorded by the deck, [CANCEL] will appear
on the display.
The security function will be canceled and the deck will
return to normal operation.
5
4
•If a reading error occurs or if an incorrect Memory Stick is
inserted, [ERR] will appear on the display for two seconds, and
then the display will change to [EJECT]. If this happens, eject
the Memory Stick and check it.
•Security setting cannot be canceled by this procedure if the
Memory Stick containing the security code is formatted.
Eject the Memory Stick.
Refer to "Ejecting the Memory Stick" on page 72.
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You can change the Memory Stick and security code that have
been recorded by the deck to a different Memory Stick and
security code.
Cancel the security code that has been recorded with
the deck.
Refer to "How to cancel the Memory Stick security" on page
28.
Re-record the new Memory Stick and security code that
you would like to use.
Refer to " How to record a security code" on page 26.
2
1
How to change the Memory Stick
ATTENTION
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ESN security operating procedure
[FUNC] button
Buttons [1] to [4]
If power is disconnected while ESN security is active (a
security code was recorded), operation is disabled until power
is restored and the unit unlocked. Follow this procedure to
resume normal operation.
ESN security lock can be canceled by directly entering the
security code into the deck, or by using the Memory Stick that
was being used when the security code was recorded.
Canceling ESN security lock using security code entry
When the power is turned on after disconnecting the
battery power, a [SEC] message will appear for two
seconds. Thereafter, message changed to [- - - -]
security code input display.
Input a security code by pressing buttons [1] to [4].
Enter a four-digit security code using digits 0 to 9, A to F.
The number (shown on the display) changes in ascending
order between 0 and 9, A and F each time the button is
pressed. Each button number (1 to 4) corresponds to each
digit (first to forth) of the security code.
2
1
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)
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ESN security operating procedure
Press the [FUNC] button for more than one second.
If the security code matches the code recorded by the
deck, [OK] will appear on the display and the security
function will be canceled.
3
•If the security code does not match the information recorded
by the deck, [ERR_] (ERR and the error number) will appear on
the display for two seconds, and then [- - - -] (security code
entry display) will appear. If this happens, check the security
code and repeat the procedure from step 2.
•If [ERR5] (the 5th time an error has occurred) appears, [HELP]
will appear. When [HELP] appears, carry out the operations for
an ESN security lock out by following the procedure in " What
happens if a Memory Stick or security code is incorrect?" on
page 34.
[DISC] button
Canceling ESN security lock using Memory Stick
After the battery is connected and the deck's power is
turned on, [SEC] will appear on the display for two
seconds. After this, [- - - -] (security code entry display)
will appear.
Press the [DISC] button.
[MS] will appear on the display. If you press the [DISC]
button once more, the display will return to [- - - -] (security
code entry display).
2
1
If a Memory Stick has already been inserted, a [MS EJECT]
message appears. In this case, eject the Memory Stick and
insert again. (Refer to "Ejecting the Memory Stick" on page 72 for
details on ejection of the Memory Stick.)
[FUNC] button
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
33
ESN security operating procedure
Insert the Memory Stick that has been recorded, and
then close the front panel.
The recorded data will read form the Memory Stick.
3
If the contents recorded in the Memory Stick match the
information recorded by the deck, [OK] will appear on
the display for two seconds, and then the deck will
return to normal operation.
4
ATTENTION
•If the contents recorded in the Memory Stick do not match the
information recorded by the deck, [ERR_] (ERR and the error
number) will appear on the display for two seconds, and then [-
- - -] (security code entry display) will appear. If this happens,
check the Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2.
•If [ERR5] (the 5th time an error has occurred) appears, [HELP]
will appear. When [HELP] appears, carry out the operations for
an ESN security lock out by following the procedure in " What
happens if a Memory Stick or security code is incorrect?" on
page 34.
•ESN security lock cannot be canceled by this procedure if the
Memory Stick containing the security code is formatted.
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ESN security operating procedure
After the 5th incorrect attempt, the display reads [HELP]
for five seconds.
After the [HELP] message will appear for five seconds,
serial number will appear.
Press and hold button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
After the [SEC] message will appear for five seconds,
rolling code (six digit) will appear.
Press the [FUNC] button.
A [MS] message will appear. You will have five more
attempts the correct Memory Stick.
Insert the Memory Stick that has been recorded, and
then close the front panel.
If the contents recorded in the Memory Stick match the
information recorded by the deck, [OK] will appear on
the display for two seconds, and then [EJECT] will
appear. After you remove the Memory Stick, the deck
will return to normal operation.
If the recorded contents of the Memory Stick do not match
the information recorded by the deck, [ERR_] (ERR and the
error number) will appear on the display, and then [EJECT]
will appear. If this happens, eject the Memory Stick and try
reinserting it.
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[FUNC] button
Button [6]
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ESN security operating procedure
O Note O
If after 5 tries the correct Memory Stick is not inserted, the
display reads [CALL800]; the unit must be returned to Eclipse
to be reset. In this case, please contact your Eclipse dealer for
assistance. For country-specific customer service information,
refer to "How to contact customer service" on page 148.
Your security code and Memory Stick can be easily
forgotten. Write the security code and Memory
Stick title in a reminder note (See page 151).
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ESN security operating procedure
[FUNC] button
Button [5] Button [2]
How to operate the ACC security
ACC security involves using Memory Stick security to record a
security code, and then when the ignition switch is turned to OFF
and back to ACC, the operation of all buttons is disabled.
Check that the Power is OFF.
1
Once a security code has been recorded, press button
[5] and the [FUNC] button simultaneously for more than
two seconds.
2
The ACC security function will be activated. Press button [5]
and the [FUNC] button simultaneously for two seconds or more
again to cancel the ACC security function.
•If the vehicle's battery is disconnected at times such as during
servicing, ACC security will be canceled.
•When ignition switch is turned OFF and back to ACC, the
operation of all buttons is disabled. If this happens, resume
normal operation. (Refer to "How to resume normal operation
(ESN security lock out)" on page 31.)
How to turn the security indicator on/off
Once ESN security is activated, the indicator flashes whenever the
vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, warning potential thieves that
the unit is protected. However, if do not want this visible deterrent, it
may be turned off.
With the power OFF, press button [2], then [FUNC]
button and hold both for more than one second.
1
[IND. FLASH] or [IND.-----] appears on the display.
2
[IND. FLASH] means the security indicator will flash when the
vehicle's ignition switch is off, and [IND.-----] means it will not.
Repeat the above steps to reactivate the flash mode.
ATTENTION
37
ESN security operating procedure
[FUNC] button
Button [4]
How to read the Electronic Serial Number
Check that the Power is OFF.
1
Press and hold button [4], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
2
[ESN] appears on the display, followed by an eight-digit
number; this number is your electronic serial number (ESN).
You may use this number to identify your Eclipse CD5444 in
the event it recovered after being stolen.
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Basic operation
Turning the power on and off.
When the power is turned on, the state used when the power was
turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored.
When the vehicle has no ACC position on the ignition switch, care is
needed when turning off the deck. Follow Step 2 or Step 3 when
turning off the power.
Turning the power on and off
When power is OFF, press [PWR] button.
1
The power will come ON.
This section covers basic operating procedures. For additional
details, please refer to the sections on specific functions.
Basic operation
[PWR] button
When power is ON, press the [PWR] button for less than
two seconds.
2
The power will go OFF and the deck will be in Standby.
If you press the [PWR] button again for more than one second,
the power will go completely off.
When power is ON, press the [PWR] button for more
than two seconds.
3
The power will go completely OFF.
If a car is not equipped with an ACC position (for example, a
European car), press the [PWR] button for more than two
seconds.
When the deck's power is turned on for the first time or if the
battery terminals have been disconnected because of a reason
such as vehicle maintenance and the power is then turned back
on, the deck will start up in FM1 mode. After this, the broadcast
stations will be searched for automatically and stored in buttons
[1] to [6].
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Listening to a CD
Press the [OPEN] button.
1
The front panel opens.
Insert a CD into the disc slot, label side up.
2
•A CD cannot be ejected when the front panel is closed, even
after pressing button [1].
•When a CD is already loaded, press the [DISC] button to switch
to the CD mode.
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Basic operation
[OPEN] button[DISC] button
Button [1]
The CD will immediately start playing.
When press the button [1], CD is ejected.
Do not press the [OPEN] button while CD is being inserted. This
could cause an injury and damage to the front panel.
Press the [OPEN] button.
3
The front panel closes.
ATTENTION
Warning
40
Basic operation
[OPEN] button[DISC] button
Listening to MG Memory Stick
Press the [OPEN] button.
1
The front panel opens.
Insert a MG Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot.
2
Do not press the [OPEN] button while the MG Memory Stick is
being inserted. This could cause an injury and damage to the
front panel.
Press the [OPEN] button.
3
The front panel closes.
MG Memory Stick will start playing.
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the Memory Stick
mode.
4
•Insert the MG Memory Stick with the mark facing inwards and
press MG Memory Stick into place until a clicking sound is
heard. Do not press forcefully when the MG Memory Stick
makes contact with the internal stopper because it cannot be
inserted any further. (The MG Memory Stick should be
protruding a few millimeters from the Memory Stick slot.)
•Use a Memory Stick Duo adapter when inserting the Memory Stick
Duo. (If the Memory Stick Duo is inserted without the adapter, it
will not be ejected from the unit.)
•When the MG Memory Stick is already loaded, press the [DISC]
button to switch to the Memory Stick mode.
ATTENTION
Warning
Listening to the tuner
Press the [FM AM] button.
1
This will turn the tuner on.
Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or
AM bands.
2
Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in
order each time the button is pressed.
Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to tune to a
station.
3
If stations have been stored in memory, pressing a button
from [1] to [6] will directly select a station. (Refer to the section
“Manually setting stations into memory” on page 80)
Turn to the right: Tunes to higher frequencies.
Turn to the left: Tunes to lower frequencies.
Press the [SEEK /FAST ] button to start the automatic
station search.
4
[SEEK ] button: Starts searching toward higher frequencies.
[FAST ] button: Starts searching toward lower frequencies.
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Basic operation
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
Buttons [1] to [6]
[FM AM] button
[SEEK ] button
ATTENTION
42
Basic operation
Adjusting audio volume
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
1
Turn to the right: Increases the volume.
Turn to the left: Decreases the volume.
Press the [E-COM] button for more than one second if E-COM is
connected and less than one second if E-COM is not connected
to cut the volume or restore it instantly.
Do not adjust the volume or other controls while driving the
vehicle. Do so only while parked in a safe location.
[E-COM] button
[AUDIO CONTROL] button
ATTENTION
Warning
43
Basic operation
Various audio control modes may be fine-tuned using this
procedure.
Modes will switch in the order shown below each time the
button is pressed.
Switching audio control modes
Press the [AUDIO CONTROL] button for less than one
second to select the item to be adjusted.
1
Adjusts volume.
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Turn to the right: Increases the volume.
Turn to the left: Decreases the volume.
VOL (VOLUME) Mode
Adjusts bass level. Bass mode can be adjusted for each
source (CDP/CDC, Memory Stick, FM and AM).
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Turn to the right: Emphasizes low sounds.
Turn to the left: Softens low sounds.
BASS Mode
*1: When the sound adjustment mode is in normal mode, this
adjustment is not available. (Refer to page 96.)
*2: If the position selector is "ON", this adjustment is not available.
(Refer to page 98 and 107.)
*3: NON-FADER output does not reflect BASS, TREBLE, LOUDNESS
and EQUALIZER settings.
*4: Setting cannot be made in FM mode.
[AUDIO CONTROL] button
1
VOL TREBBASS
*
4
*
NON-FSVC
1
*
3
*
FAD
BAL
2
*
2
*
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Basic operation
Adjusts left/right speaker balance.
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Turn to the right: Emphasizes right speakers.
Turn to the left: Emphasizes left speakers.
BAL (BALANCE) Mode
Adjusts front/rear speaker balance.
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Turn to the right: Emphasizes front speakers.
Turn to the left: Emphasizes rear speakers.
FAD (FADER) Mode
Adjusts non-fader level (for connected sub-woofers, etc.).
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Turn to the right: Increases level.
Turn to the left: Decreases level.
NON-F (NON-FADER) Mode
Adjusts treble level. Treble mode can be adjusted for each
source (CDP/CDC, Memory Stick, FM and AM).
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Turn to the right: Emphasizes high sounds.
Turn to the left: Softens high sounds.
TREB (TREBLE) Mode
[AUDIO CONTROL] button
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Basic operation
[AUDIO CONTROL] button
You can set different volume levels for each audio mode. The
volume for the initial FM mode (default value: 40) is used as a
reference for storing the differences in volume that have been
set for each audio mode. When SVC is set, the volume level
can change as shown in the example settings in the table
below.
SVC (Source Volume Control) Mode
FM AM CD
Memory Stick
Audio mode
Reference
(40)
*:The volume levels can be set to a maximum of 80 and a
minimum of 0. If you try to go past the maximum or minimum
volume level, the level will not change. For the CD changer,
SVC adjusts the volume using the setting value for the CD
player.
0
(40)
0
(40)
0
(40)
Default value
(Volume level)
Reference
(40)
SVC setting
value
+15 (55)
SVC setting
value
-10 (30)
SVC setting
value
+5 (45)
SVC setting
(Volume level)
45
55 ➔ 60 30 ➔ 35 45 ➔ 50
When volume level in
FM mode is adjusted
from 40 to 45
45 ➔ 70 60 ➔ 80*
60
50 ➔ 75
When volume level in
CD mode is adjusted
from 35 to 60
70 ➔ 5
20
60 ➔ 0* 75 ➔ 10
When volume level in
AM mode is adjusted
from 80 to 20
5 ➔ 30 20 ➔ 45 0 ➔ 20
35
When volume level in
Memory Stick mode
is adjusted from 10
to 35
Setting examples:
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Basic operation
To disable the loudness feature, repeat the above procedure to
display the [LOUD OFF] indication.
The loudness control may be turned on to emphasize low and high
frequencies at low volume levels.
Loudness compensates for the apparent weakness of low and high
frequencies at low volume by boosting the bass and treble levels.
Enabling the loudness control
Press and hold the [AUDIO CONTROL] button until the
[LOUD ON] display appears on the screen.
1
If the battery terminals have been disconnected because of a
reason such as vehicle maintenance, the SVC settings will return
to their default values. If this happens, you will need to make the
settings again.
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Turn to the right: Increases the SVC setting value.
Turn to the left: Decreases the SVC setting value.
The volume difference can be set within a range of -10 to +20.
[AUDIO CONTROL] button
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
47
Basic operation
This function allows adjustment of display contrast and changing
illumination colors.
The display adjustment mode is activated.
Making changes with Display Adjustment Mode
Press the [DISP] button for less than one second.
1
[SEL] button
[DISP] button
When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the
following order.
Turn the [SEL] button in either direction to display setting
items for selection.
2
CONTRAST ILL COLOR
48
Basic operation
Adjust the display contrast to the best level in accordance with
the angle of viewing.
Turn the [SEL] button to select CONTRAST.
Press the [SEL] button.
Enters contrast adjustment mode.
Turn the [SEL] button to adjust contrast.
When the button is turned, the contrast level changes in the
following order.
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in display
adjustment mode.
Press the [DISP] or [RTN] button to exit display
adjustment mode.
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2
1
Contrast adjustment
Turn the [SEL] button to select ILL COLOR.
Press the [SEL] button.
The screen for changing the illumination color will appear.
Turn the [SEL] button to select GREEN or RED.
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in display
adjustment mode.
Press the [DISP] or [RTN] button to exit display
adjustment mode.
5
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1
Changing illumination Color
[SEL] button[RTN] button
[DISP] button
(Level)1 3245
49
Basic operation
A variety of settings can be changed.
The function mode is activated.
When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the
following order.
Making changes with Function Mode
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second.
1
Turn the [SEL] button in either direction to display setting
items for selection.
2
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
*1:Cannot make settings other than for CD or CD changer
operation.
(Refer to page 57 for details on CD operation.)
*
2:
Cannot make settings other than for tuner operation.
(Refer to page 82 for details on tuner operation.)
*
3:
Settings cannot be adjusted during recording.
(Refer to page 69 for details on Memory Stick operation.)
*
4:
Refer to page 114 for details on sound adjustment operation.
DISC TITLE *
CLOCK ADJ
1
STATION *
CLOCK DISP
2
MS *
3
DATA READ *
GUIDE TONE
4
50
Basic operation
The receiver is set at the factory to emit a beep tone in
response to button operation. The guide tone feature may be
disabled in the following procedure:
Turn the [SEL] button to select GUIDE TONE.
Press the [SEL] button.
The Guide Tone Mode will be switched ON/OFF.
Turn the [SEL] button to select ON or OFF.
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in
function mode.
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
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2
1
Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation)
Switches the clock display to ON/OFF.
Turn the [SEL] button to select CLOCK DISP.
Press the [SEL] button.
The clock display ON/OFF mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select ON or OFF.
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in
function mode.
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
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Clock display on/off
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
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Basic operation
This receiver uses the 12-hour display notation.
Turn the [SEL] button to select CLOCK ADJ.
Press the [SEL] button.
The clock adjustment mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to display the item to be selected
for adjustment.
Hours, minutes or exact hour will be switched each time the
button is turned.
Press the [SEEK /FAST ] button.
[SEEK ] button: Turns the time forward.
[FAST ] button: Turns the time back.
To set the clock to 0 minutes, 0 seconds (an exact hour),
press the [SEEK /FAST ] button.
For example:
At 3:29:
Pressing the [SEEK /FAST ] button returns to 3:00.
At 3:30:
Pressing the [SEEK /FAST ] button advances to 4:00.
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in
function mode.
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
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3
2
1
Setting the Time
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
[FUNC] button
[SEEK ] button
[RTN] button
52
Basic operation
Others
Enabling E-COM feature
Press the [E-COM] button for more than one second.
Pressing the button will switch the E-COM feature on or off.
1
Buttons to be used will flash and operation order will be shown
when in display adjustment mode, function mode or sound
adjustment mode.
Operation assist function
[E-COM] button
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How to operate the CD player
Listening to CDs
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the CD player mode.
1
First press the [DISC] button to switch to the disc mode. It is
assumed here that a CD has already been loaded into the unit.
How to operate the CD player
[DISC] button
This starts CD play.
Disc mode will switch from CD player ➔ Memory Stick player in
order each time the button is pressed.
If an external CD changer is connected, each additional press
of the [DISC] button will switch modes from CD changer 1 ➔
CD changer 2 ➔ Memory Stick player ➔ CD player.
A changer or player with no discs loaded will be skipped.
•Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD
or when the recorded side is dirty.
•Only two external CD changers may be connected.
Caution
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How to operate the CD player
Advancing to the next track or returning to
the beginning of the track being played
Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right.
1
Turn to the right: Advances to the next track.
Turn to the left: Returns to the beginning of the track being
played. (Repeat turning for previous tracks.)
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN)
Press button [4].
1
Pressing the button causes the player to move up to the next
track and play it for 10 seconds, then move up to the next track
and play it for 10 seconds, and so on until the button is
pressed again.
•To continue playing a desired track, press the button again to
stop scanning.
•After the entire disc is scanned once, ordinary playback starts
from the point where scanning started.
Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played.
[SEEK ] button: Fast forward.
[FAST ] button: Rewind.
Fast Forward/Rewind
Press and hold the [SEEK ] or [FAST ] button.
1
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
[SEEK ] button
Button [4]
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How to operate the CD player
Repeating the same track (REPEAT)
Press button [5] to repeat the track being played.
1
To cancel, press button [5] again.
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM)
Press button [6] to play the tracks in random order.
1
To cancel, press button [6] again.
•During random playback, press button [5] to repeat the track
being played. To cancel repeat play (go back to random play),
press button [5] again.
During playback of a particular track: The track being played is
played repeatedly.
While searching: The following track is played repeatedly.
•Occasionally the same track happens to be played (selected)
two or more times in a row; this is normal operation and is no
sign of a problem.
•When any of the functions - “Playing the beginning of tracks,”
“Repeating the same track” and “Playing tracks in random
order” - is selected, a message such as [SCN], [RPT] or
[RAND] appears on the display to verify the current function.
Buttons [5] and [6]
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How to operate the CD player
[OPEN] button
Ejecting the disc
Press the [OPEN] button for less than one second.
1
The front panel opens.
Press the button [1].
2
Disc is ejected.
•Do not drive with the front panel open. The panel may cause
unexpected personal injury during a panic stop, or the like.
•Do not attempt to close the front panel by hand. Doing so may
damage the panel.
Remove the disc and press the [OPEN] button.
3
The front panel closes. If left alone for 15 seconds after the
disc ejection, the front panel closes after the BEEP sound.
Button [1]
Caution
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How to operate the CD player
Creating a title for a CD
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second while
in the Disc mode.
1
Press the [SEEK ] button to select the character type.
4
Pressing the button will switch types from [ABC] (alphabet
characters) to [123] (numeric characters) and then [!&?]
(symbols).
Press either [SEL] or [FAST ] button to select the
position in which to enter the character.
5
The character will be inserted where the cursor is flashing:
[SEL] button: Moves the cursor to the right.
[FAST ] button: Advances the cursor to the left.
A CD title may be created, attached and displayed for your discs. If
external CD changers are connected, a title for a CD will be created
in the same way. It is assumed here that the CD to be titled is
playing.
No CD text disc can be set.
Turn the [SEL] button to select DISC TITLE.
2
The disc title setting mode is activated.
Press the [SEL] button.
3
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
[FUNC] button
[SEEK ] button
[RTN] button
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How to operate the CD player
Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to select
characters.
6
Turn to the right: Advances the character forward in its type.
Turn to the left: Moves the character backward in its type.
[Symbol] Initial value [!] [Right direction]
! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ ´ _
[Upper-case alphabet characters] Initial value [A] [Right direction]
A B C
...
X Y Z
[Numeric characters] Initial value [1] [Right direction]
1 2 3
...
8 9 0
•To change the type of character to be entered, repeat steps 3
and 4.
•A maximum of 12 characters may be entered per title.
•30 titles can be stored.
•If the number of discs that can be memorized is exceeded, the
information about the disc whose playing time is oldest is
deleted.
Press the [RTN] button.
7
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
8
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
The CD title is now memorized.
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
ATTENTION
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How to operate the CD player
Changing a previously set title
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second while
in the Disc mode.
1
Press either [SEL] or [FAST ] button to move the cursor
to the position in the title for inserting or changing
characters.
4
[SEL] button: Moves the cursor to the right.
[FAST ] button: Advances the cursor to the left.
Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to select
characters.
5
Turn to the right: Advances the character forward in its type.
Turn to the left: Moves the character backward in its type.
If external CD changers are connected, a previously set title for a CD
will be changed in the same way. It is assumed here that the disc
mode is selected.
Turn the [SEL] button to select DISC TITLE.
2
The disc title setting mode is activated.
Press the [SEL] button.
3
To leave a space blank, follow these steps.
1.Select and flash the space to be blank.
2.Turn the [SEL] button to make a blank space flashing.
3.Press the [SEL] button to move.
Press the [RTN] button.
6
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
7
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
[FUNC] button [RTN] button
ATTENTION
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How to operate the CD player
Deleting a previously created title
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second while
in the Disc mode.
1
Hold button [6] down for more than two seconds.
4
The title has now been deleted.
If external CD changers are connected, a previously created title for
a CD will be deleted in the same way. It is assumed here that the
disc mode is selected.
Turn the [SEL] button to select DISC TITLE.
2
The CD title being played at this point will be deleted.
Press the [SEL] button.
3
Press the [RTN] button.
5
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
6
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
Button [6]
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
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How to operate the CD player
Displaying CD TEXT
Press the [DISP] button for more than one second.
1
Pressing the [DISP] button while text is displayed scrolls the
display in the order DISC title ➔ TRACK title, and then the
display stops with the TRACK title.
Only the built-in CD player supports CD TEXT. It can not be
displayed with the optional CD changer. If the CD came with a logo
shown below, it is recorded with a disc title and track titles. These
information will be displayed during playback.
[DISP] button
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How to operate the MP3 player
How to operate the MP3 player
About MP3
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) is a standard format for audio compression
technology. By using MP3, a file can be compressed to one-tenth the size
of the original.
This deck has limitations on MP3 file standards and recorded media and
formats that can be used.
MP3 files have an "ID3 Tag" that allows input of information so that data
such as song title and artist can be saved.
This deck supports ID3v.1.0, ID3v1.1 and ID3v2* tags.
*: If the ID3v2 tag is present, the ID3v1.0 or ID3v1.1 tag will have priority.
What is MP3?
Playable MP3 file standards
ID3 tags
The making of MP3 files by recording from sources such as
broadcasts, records, recordings, videos and live performances
without permission from the copyright holder for uses other than
personal enjoyment is prohibited.
• Supported standards: MPEG-1 Audio Layer III, MPEG-2 Audio Layer III
• Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Supported bit rate: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)
* Supports VBR. (64~320kbps)
* Does not support free format.
• Supported channel modes: stereo
ATTENTION
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How to operate the MP3 player
Media capable of playing MP3 includes CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Compared to CD-ROM media commonly used for music discs, CD-R discs
are fragile in high temperature/high humidity environments and one section
of the CD-R may become incapable of playback. Fingerprints or scratches
on the disc may prevent playback or cause skipping during playback.
Sections of a CD-R may deteriorate if left inside a vehicle for long periods of
time. It is also recommended that CD-R discs be kept in a light-blocking
case because the discs are vulnerable to ultra-violet light.
The format of discs to be used must be ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2.
Control items for this standard are as follows:
• Maximum directory layers: 8 layers
• Maximum characters for folder names/file names: 32 (including "." and 3
letter file extension)
• Allowable characters for folder names/file names:
A~Z, 0~9, _ (underscore)
• Number of files/folders possible on a single disc: 512
• Total number of folders possible on a single disc: 255
• Maximum folders this deck can recognize: 256*
*: A root directory is counted as one folder.
F2
Root directory (F1)
F158
Folder 2
Folder 158
Folder 159
F255
Folder 255
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
004.txt
005.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
F159
[Configuration example for CD supporting MP3]
Number of files/folders possible on a single
disc is 512.
Files aside from MP3 files (Example: 004.txt)
also count as single files.
Media
Format of discs
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How to operate the MP3 player
Only files with the MP3 file extension ".mp3" can be recognized as MP3 and
played. Be sure to save MP3 files with the ".mp3" file extension. The "MP"
letters of the file extension will be recognized whether entered as
uppercase letters or lowercase letters.
Multi-sessions are supported, and playing of CD-R and CD-RW discs with
annotated MP3 files is possible. However, when "Track at once" has been
written, close the session or process the warning message. Standardize the
format of each session without changing the format.
When a disc with recorded MP3 files is inserted, the deck first checks all the
files on the disc. No sound is output while the deck is checking the files on
the disc. It is recommended that the disc be recorded without files other
than MP3 files and without unnecessary folders in order to speed up the
checking of disc files by the deck.
It is possible that playing time will not be correct, depending on the writing
condition of the MP3 file.
* It is possible that playing time will not be correct when VBR Fast Up/Down
is operated.
Names of MP3 folders and files within the same level are displayed in the
following order.
1. MP3 folders displayed first, by ascending order of numbers, letters.
2. Files displayed next, by ascending order of numbers, letters.
If the ".mp3" file extension is attached to a file other than an MP3
file, that file will be mistakenly recognized by the deck as an MP3
file and played, resulting in loud noise output that can damage
the speakers. Be sure to avoid attaching the ".mp3" file extension
to files that are not MP3 files.
File names
Playing MP3
MP3 playing time display
Multi-sessions
Display order of MP3 file/folder names
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How to operate the MP3 player
Listening to MP3 file
[DISC] button
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the CD player mode.
1
This starts MP3 file play.
Disc mode from CD player ➔ Memory Stick player in order
each time the button is pressed.
If an external CD changer is connected, each additional press
of the [DISC] button will switch modes from CD changer 1 ➔
CD changer 2 ➔ Memory Stick player ➔ CD player.
A changer or player with no discs loaded will be skipped.
•Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD
or when the recorded side is dirty.
•Only two external CD changers may be connected.
Note
When music data recorded in the normal way (CD-DA) is
present on the same disc with MP3 music files, the normally
recorded music data will be played. To listen to the MP3 music
files, press button [3] for more than one second.
Button [3]
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How to operate the MP3 player
Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to
the beginning of the track (file) being played
Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right.
1
Turn to the right: Advances to the next track (file).
Turn to the left: Returns to the beginning of the track (file)
being played.
Repeat turning for previous tracks (files).
Skipping to the next or previous folder
Press button [1] or [2].
1
Button [1]: Selects the next folder.
Button [2]: Selects the next lower folder.
Return to the root directory of the CD
Press the [RTN] button.
1
In the root directory, when a file cannot replay, the system will return
to the first file that can perform a replay. (In the configuration
example, the file is returning to 001.mp3. See page 63.)
[RTN] button
[SEL] button
Buttons [1] and [2]
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How to operate the MP3 player
Press the button briefly to play just the first 10 seconds of each
song for all the files in the same layer of the folder being
played.
Pressing the button until [FOLD SCAN] is displayed will play
just the first 10 seconds of the first song in each folder.
Playing the beginning of files (SCAN)
Press button [4].
1
Press the button briefly to repeat the file being played.
Pressing the button until [FOLD RPT] is displayed will repeat all
the files in the same layer as the folder being played.
To cancel, press button [5] again.
Repeating the same file (REPEAT)
Press button [5].
1
•To continue playing a desired file, press the button again to
stop scanning.
•After the entire disc is scanned once, ordinary playback starts
from the point where scanning started.
Buttons [4] and [5]
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How to operate the MP3 player
•During random playback, press button [5] to repeat the file
being played. To cancel repeat play (go back to random play),
press button [5] again.
During playback of a particular file: The file being played is
played repeatedly.
While searching: The following file is played repeatedly.
•Occasionally the same file happens to be played (selected) two
or more times in a row; this is normal operation and is no sign of
a problem.
Press the button briefly to randomly play the files in the same
layer as the folder being played.
Pressing the button until [ALL RANDOM] is displayed will
randomly play the files in all the folders.
To cancel, press button [6] again.
Playing files in random order (RANDOM)
Press button [6].
1
Each time the button is pressed, the following will be displayed
in order.
Folder Name/File Name* ➔ Tag
*: The display area shows a maximum of 10 characters and
then scrolls to display the remaining characters.
After the folder name is displayed, the file name will be
displayed by scrolling. After the file name is scrolled, the
display will be fixed.
Displaying title
Press the [DISP] button for more than one second.
1
Buttons [5] and [6] [DISP] button
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How to operate the Memory Stick player
Music data recorded on "MG Memory Stick" with ATRAC3 (an audio
compression technology) can be played on this deck. Recording from
music CD to the MG Memory Stick is also possible. The following
explanation for the operation is made assuming that the MG Memory Stick
has already been inserted.
First press the [DISC] button to switch to the disc mode. It is assumed here
that a MG Memory Stick has already been loaded into the deck.
How to operate the Memory Stick player
•Artist name and music title (track titles) can be displayed when
they are recorded on the MG Memory Stick. A maximum of 10
characters (1 byte alphabets, numeric or symbols) can be
displayed.
•Music data recorded with MP3 and ATRAC3 Plus cannot be
played.
Listening to MG Memory Stick
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the Memory Stick
player mode.
1
Disc mode will switch from CD player ➔ Memory Stick player
in order each time the button is pressed.
If an external CD changer is connected, each additional press
of the [DISC] button will switch modes from CD changer 1 ➔
CD changer 2 ➔ Memory Stick player ➔ CD player.
A changer or player with no discs loaded will be skipped.
[DISC] button
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How to operate the Memory Stick player
Advancing to the next track or returning to
the beginning of the track being played
Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right.
1
Turn to the right: Advances to the next track.
Turn to the left: Returns to the beginning of the track being
played. (Repeat turning for previous tracks.)
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN)
Press button [4].
1
Pressing the button causes the player to move up to the next
track and play it for 10 seconds, then move up to the next track
and play it for 10 seconds, and so on until the button is
pressed again.
•To continue playing a desired track, press the button again to
stop scanning.
•After the entire disc is scanned once, ordinary playback starts
from the point where scanning started.
Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played.
[SEEK ] button: Fast forward.
[FAST ] button: Rewind.
Fast Forward/Rewind
Press and hold the [SEEK ] or [FAST ] button.
1
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
[SEEK ] button
Button [4]
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How to operate the Memory Stick player
Repeating the same track (REPEAT)
Press button [5] to repeat the track being played.
1
To cancel, press button [5] again.
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM)
Press button [6] to play the tracks in random order.
1
To cancel, press button [6] again.
•During random playback, press button [5] to repeat the track
being played. To cancel repeat play (go back to random play),
press button [5] again.
During playback of a particular track: The track being played is
played repeatedly.
While searching: The following track is played repeatedly.
•Occasionally the same track happens to be played (selected)
two or more times in a row; this is normal operation and is no
sign of a problem.
•When any of the functions - “Playing the beginning of tracks,”
“Repeating the same track” and “Playing tracks in random
order” - is selected, a message such as [SCAN], [RPT] or
[RAND] appears on the display to verify the current function.
Buttons [5] and [6]
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How to operate the Memory Stick player
Ejecting the Memory Stick
Press the [OPEN] button.
1
The front panel opens.
Eject the Memory Stick.
2
Lightly press the Memory Stick one time.
Press the [OPEN] button.
3
The front panel closes.
Memory Stick will not eject by itself. Lightly press the Memory
Stick to eject.
•Do not drive with the front panel open. The panel may cause
unexpected personal injury during a panic stop, or the like.
•Do not attempt to close the front panel by hand. Doing so may
damage the panel.
•Do not eject the Memory Stick while the Memory Stick access
indicator illuminated.
[OPEN] button
ATTENTION
Warning
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How to operate the Memory Stick player
Recording on Memory Stick
Insert the MG Memory Stick to be recording the track
and music CD.
1
Press the [FUNC] button for more than one second.
2
Using ATRAC3 audio compression technology, this deck compresses
the music data played on the built-in CD player and records the data
on the MG Memory Stick. Only recording from music CDs is possible.
If the recorded CD data has no interval, track may not be split
properly. As this deck supports SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System), MG Memory Stick recording from media (such as CD-R and
CD-RW) digitally recorded from music CDs is not possible Recording
data of copy-proof music CDs is not possible either.
A music CD playback and recording starts.Press the [FUNC]
button for more than one second to stop the recording.
•Unrecorded contents, deleted music and vocal data caused by
problems, malfunctions and defects of this deck will not be
warranted.
•Use of your recordings other than for the personal
entertainment is strictly prohibited by the copyright law without
permission from the copyright holder.
•Unreprodusable recordings should be test recorded first in
order to ensure all music and vocal data are recorded properly.
•Do not turn ON/OFF the this deck or ignition switch while
recording. The recording will be interrupted and data may be
damaged.
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
•A track is not recorded if recording is stopped in the middle of
the track.
•In case 1 TRACK was selected at the "Selecting tracks to be
recorded" on next page step, select tracks using the [SEL]
button and start recording.
•A MG Memory Stick formatted by another this deck may not be
able to record data.
Caution
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How to operate the Memory Stick player
Selecting tracks to be recorded
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second.
1
Turn the [SEL] button to select MS.
2
The track to be recorded can be selected.
Press the [SEL] button.
3
The Memory Stick setting mode is activated.
The function mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select REC MODE.
4
Press the [SEL] button.
5
The REC mode selection mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select ALL or 1 TRACK.
6
The selection item is highlighted.
ALL: Records all tracks in the disc.
1 TRACK: Records only the selected track.
Press the [RTN] button.
8
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
Press the [RTN] button.
7
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in Memory
Stick setting mode.
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
9
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
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Setting sound quality
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second.
1
Turn the [SEL] button to select MS.
2
The recording sound quality (the recording bit rate) can be set. The
recording bit rate may be selected from 66k, 105k and 132k. Sound
quality and data size increases as the bit rate increases.
Press the [SEL] button.
3
The Memory Stick setting mode is activated.
The function mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select REC QUALITY.
4
Press the [SEL] button.
5
The REC quality selection mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select 66kbps, 105kbps or
132kbps.
6
Press the [RTN] button.
8
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
9
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
Press the [RTN] button.
7
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in Memory
Stick setting mode.
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How to operate the Memory Stick player
Deleting recorded file
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second, when
the recording file being played back.
1
Turn the [SEL] button to select MS.
2
The recorded files being played can be deleted.
Press the [SEL] button.
3
The Memory Stick setting mode is activated.
The function mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select DELETE.
4
Press the [SEL] button.
5
The file delete mode is activated, then [OK] message will
appear.
Press the [SEL] button for more than two seconds.
6
The recorded files being played back will be deleted.
Press the [RTN] button.
8
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
9
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
Press the [RTN] button.
7
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in Memory
Stick setting mode.
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Formatting MG Memory Stick (quick format)
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second.
1
Turn the [SEL] button to select MS.
2
MG memory stick can be formatted.
Press the [SEL] button.
3
The Memory Stick setting mode is activated.
The function mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select FORMAT.
4
Press the [SEL] button.
5
The format mode is activated, then [OK] message will appear.
Press the [SEL] button for more than two seconds.
6
MG Memory Stick will be formatted.
Press the [RTN] button.
8
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function mode.
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
9
•Do not turn ON/OFF the power or the ignition switch while formatting.
The formatting will be interrupted and the data may be damaged.
•When a Memory Stick is formatted, all data on that Memory
Stick will be erased. (Included Memory Stick security recorded
data and sound quality data)
•New MG Memory Stick may not be used without formatting. In
that case, format (quick format) the stick on this deck so music
can be recorded (Hi-Fi directory format). The Memory Stick
formatted on a deck other than exclusive MG Memory Stick
deck may not be usable on this deck.
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
Press the [RTN] button.
7
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in Memory
Stick setting mode.
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How to operate the tuner
Tuning to a station
First, press the [FM AM] button to start tuner operation.
There are automatic and manual methods for setting stations in
memory. The receiver will accept up to 24 stations in memory: six in
AM and 18 in FM (6 each for FM1, FM2 and FM3.) (Initial setting)
Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or
AM bands.
1
How to operate the tuner
Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to tune to a
station.
2
Turn to the right: Tunes to higher frequencies.
Turn to the left: Tunes to lower frequencies.
Press the [SEEK /FAST ] button to start the automatic
station search.
3
[SEEK ] button: Starts searching toward higher frequencies.
[FAST ] button: Starts searching toward lower frequencies.
At times, it may be difficult to maintain optimum reception
because the antenna affixed to your vehicle is in motion
constantly (relative to the broadcast antenna), encountering
continuous variation in the received radio signals’ strength. Other
factors affecting reception include interference from natural
obstacles, sign posts, etc.
Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in
order each time the button is pressed.
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
[FM AM] button
[SEEK ] button
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How to operate the tuner
Press the [SEL] button for more than one second until a
beep is heard.
2
The automatic preset mode starts.
The [ASM ON] indicator on the screen flashes, and stations are
automatically entered in memory under buttons [1] to [6].
These buttons are called preset buttons.
•Press any numbered button to select the station whose
frequency is indicated right above the button.
•When a new station is set in memory, the station previously set
in memory will be deleted.
•If there are fewer than six receivable stations, the stations set in
the remaining buttons will be retained.
Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or
AM bands.
1
Entering stations into memory automatically
(The automatic preset mode: ASM)
Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in
order each time the button is pressed.
[SEL] button
Buttons [1] to [6]
[FM AM] button
ATTENTION
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Manually setting stations into memory
Press the [FM AM] button to switch between FM and AM.
1
Turn the [SEL] button to the right or left to tune to the
station to be entered in memory.
2
This section covers the setting of stations in memory under the
numbered buttons.
Select any button, from [1] to [6], and press it for more
than two seconds.
3
The tuned station is now memorized and set in the button
selected. Repeat the procedure to set additional manually
tuned stations in memory, in turn, for buttons [1] to [6]. These
buttons are called the preset buttons.
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected (for repairs to the
vehicle or for removing the receiver), all stations in memory will
be lost. In such a case, set stations in memory again.
[SEL] button
Buttons [1] to [6]
[FM AM] button
Caution
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Preset station scan
Press the [SEL] button for less than one second.
1
[P SCAN] will appear at the display, and stations stored under
preset buttons [1] through [6] will be played for five seconds
each.
To stop the preset scan mode at a desired station, press
the [SEL] button again.
2
The receiver will stay tuned to the desired station.
This function enables reception of all the stations in the preset
buttons for five seconds each.
[SEL] button
Buttons [1] to [6]
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Setting a station name
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second while
in the tuner mode.
1
Turn the [SEL] button to select STATION.
2
Press the [SEL] button.
3
Press the [SEEK ] button to select the character type.
4
Pressing the button will switch types from [ABC] (upper-case
alphabet characters) to, [123] (numeric characters) and then
[!&?] (symbols).
The station name setting mode is activated.
Press either [SEL] or [FAST ] button to select the
position in which to enter the character.
5
The character will be inserted where the cursor is flashing:
[SEL] button: Moves the cursor to the right.
[FAST ] button: Advances the cursor to the left.
Station name settings can be changed.
[SEL] button
[FAST ] button
[FUNC] button
[SEEK ] button
[RTN] button
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Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to select
characters.
6
Turn to the right: Advances the character forward in its type.
Turn to the left: Moves the character backward in its type.
•To change the type of character to be entered, repeat steps 3
and 4.
•A maximum of 10 characters may be entered per station name.
•A maximum of 100 station names may be stored.
Press the [RTN] button.
7
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
8
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
[Upper-case alphabet characters] Initial value [A] [Right direction]
A¡ B ¡C ¡
[Numeric characters] Initial value [1] [Right direction]
1 ¡2 ¡3 ¡
[Symbol] Initial value [!] [Right direction]
!¡ " ¡# ¡ $ ¡ % ¡ & ¡ ’ ¡ ( ¡) ¡ * ¡ + ¡ , ¡ – ¡. ¡ / ¡ : ¡ ; ¡ < ¡ = ¡> ¡ ? ¡ @ ¡ ´ ¡ _
...
X¡ Y ¡Z
...
8 ¡9 ¡0
ATTENTION
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Deleting a station name
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second while
in the tuner mode.
1
Hold the [6] button down for more than two seconds.
4
The station name has now been deleted.
Turn the [SEL] button to select STATION.
2
Press the [SEL] button.
3
The station name that is displayed at this point will be deleted.
Press the [RTN] button.
5
Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
6
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function
mode.
[FUNC] button
[SEL] button
[RTN] button
Button [6]
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Button [1]
Changing the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning
Turn OFF the power.
1
Press and hold the [FM AM] button, then button [1], and
hold both for more than three seconds.
2
The mode switches between AUTO mode and DX mode each
time the buttons are pressed.
The deck lets you select the reception sensitivity to be used for
automatic scanning of stations. The two sensitivity modes available
for this deck are AUTO mode and DX mode.
AUTO Mode
During automatic scanning, the reception sensitivity
switches automatically to one of two levels. Initially the
reception sensitivity is set to the low level so that only
stations with strong signals are received. If no stations
could be received, the reception sensitivity is increased
so that stations with weaker signals can also be
received.
DX Mode
Because the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning
is set to the high level from the start, even stations with
weaker signals can be received. (Signal crossover may
result in some stations being hard to hear.)
[FM AM] button
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Turn OFF the power.
1
Press and hold the [FM AM] button, then button [3], and
hold both for more than three seconds.
2
The radio band switches between USA and OTHERS each time
the buttons are pressed.
After changing the location, the power will turn on in FM1
mode. After this, the broadcast stations will be searched for
automatically and stored in buttons [1] to [6].
Changing the radio band location
You can switch the location for the radio bands used between the
North American region and the Asia/Australia region. The default
setting is USA (North America).
Button [3] [FM AM] button
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FM reception characteristics
A characteristic of transmitted signals is that lower frequencies
travel further. FM frequencies are much higher than AM’s
(similar to a ray of light): they won’t bend but they will reflect.
Often, they will be interrupted by tall buildings, mountains, etc.,
taking direct and indirect paths to your vehicle’s antenna. The
distance at which FM stations can be received satisfactorily is
usually not nearly as far as that which AM stations can be
received.
In weak signal or “fringe” reception areas, FM stations may
fade out completely, or fade in and out. When driving in weak
signal areas, such as near hills, through valleys or tunnels,
among tall buildings, etc., you may encounter unusual noise
interference. THIS IS NOT A TUNER PROBLEM. In this case,
you can only wait until you are in a better reception area, tune
to a stronger station, or reduce the treble level.
In general, FM has much better tonal quality than AM. However, FM
and FM stereo reception encounter several characteristic problems
not encountered with AM. FM is more difficult to receive than AM in a
moving vehicle. The following are explanatory notes on what to
expect from FM reception and on how to get satisfactory
performance.
Ionosphere Ionosphere
AM Radio Waves FM Radio Waves
FM reception differs from AM
Fading out
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A home receiver can catch weak FM stereo signals through the
use of a tall, directional or ultra-sensitive antenna. In a moving
vehicle, the area for good reception is limited because of
varying conditions encountered while driving, including the
types and heights of broadcast antenna structures, signal
strength, engine noise, etc. For best reception with manual
antenna, extend the antenna mast as far as possible.
Reception quality varies depending on the power of the FM
station, natural and artificial barriers,weather conditions, etc.
Transmitting Antenna 100 Meters High
Effective Radiation Power 1kW
FM Stereo Auto Radio 12.4 miles
FM Monaural Auto Radio 31 miles
Home FM Stereo Receiver 62 miles
Reception area of FM broadcasts
The reflection characteristics of FM waves cause another
problem called multipath–FM wave signals reflecting off of
buildings, mountains, etc. When the antenna receives direct
and reflected waves at the same time, distortion of sound in the
treble range often occurs, such as static or harsh-sounding
voices. THIS IS NOT A TUNER PROBLEM. Only moving to
another area with a clearer signal path can remedy the
situation.
REFLECTED
WAVE
REFLECTED
WAVE
DIRECT
WAVE
Multipath
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About Sound Adjustment Mode
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode
Normal mode Advance mode
×
○ (See page 101)
Graphic equalizer
×
(Simplified)
○ (See page 106)
Time alignment
×
○
(See page 111)
Crossover
×
○ (See page 112)
Multi-harmonizer
○ (See page 99) ○ (See page 113)
Non-fader phase
×○
BASS/TREBLE
×
○
(See page 95)
E-iSERV sound effect
customizations
×
○
(See page 104)
Parametric equalizer
This deck is equipped with two different sound adjustment modes:
normal mode and advance mode.
Refer to the table below and to the operations for each mode for
details of each mode.
The following adjustments can be made in normal mode and
advance mode respectively.
○ (See page 98)
○
Position selector
○ (See page 97)
×
DSP
When the position of the listener's seat is selected, the time
taken for the sound to travel from the speakers to the listener
can then be adjusted in order to obtain a more natural sound
orientation. This unit allows up to four different positions to be
set.
Position selector
The DSP function reproduces the sensation of various factory
set performance environments by adding reverberation to the
music being played.
DSP
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A variety of materials are used inside a vehicle to manufacture
the seats and windows, and because these materials absorb
and reflect sound in different ways, the parametric equalizer
lets you adjust the peaks and dips of the frequency
characteristics inside the vehicle to compensate for this.
An "equalizer" is a function that corrects these peaks and dips
in order to flatten the frequency characteristics. However with a
normal graphic equalizer, the median frequency and the Q
(sharpness and band width) are fixed, so that when
neighboring bands are corrected, there is a limit to the amount
by which distortion in the peak and dip characteristics can be
corrected.
A "parametric equalizer" lets you adjust the median frequency,
Q (sharpness and band width) and gain to variable levels, so
that you can make fine adjustments to spot areas of the
frequency band.
Parametric equalizer
High
Low
[Sound pressure]
Low High
Dip
Peak
[Frequency]
The graphic equalizer lets you select from six preset equalizer
modes in accordance with the genre and instruments of the
music being played, and also lets you make fine adjustments
within each mode.
Graphic equalizer
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When this deck is in advance mode, a single parametric
equalizer function is available in addition to the 13-band
graphic equalizer, so that points that cannot be adjusted using
the graphic equalizer can be corrected using the single-band
parametric equalizer.
①. Median frequency can be varied.
[Parametric equalizer characteristics]
②. Gain can be varied.
③. Q (sharpness/band width) can be varied.
High
Low
[Sound pressure]
Low High[Frequency]
High
Low
[Sound pressure]
Low High[Frequency]
High
Low
[Sound pressure]
Low High[Frequency]
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For example, when adjusting the HPF, frequencies that are
lower than the specified frequency are progressively
dampened, rather than simply not being played back at all.
The "slope" adjustment function is the function that is used to
adjust these dampening characteristics.
The slope characteristics of a filter are such that with larger
slope values (for example 12 dB/oct), the slope becomes
steeper, and so the amount of sound mixing in with
neighboring bands becomes less so that only the target band
is played back. However, it also causes the merging of sound
between speakers to become poorer and can result in greater
distortion.
20Hz
-3dB
Bass range
20kHz
fc1(LPF) fc2(HPF) fc3(LPF)
fc*: Cutoff frequency
fc4(HPF)
The frequency band that is stored by audio media such as CDs
is a fairly wide range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and it is difficult for
a single speaker to be able to play back all frequencies in such
a wide range.
Because of this, several speakers can be used, with different
frequency bands (such as treble, medium and bass) allotted to
each speaker so that wide frequency ranges can be played
back.
The "Crossover" function is used to allot the frequency ranges
that are to be played back by each speaker in accordance with
the installed speaker units and the layout of the speakers, in
order to obtain the maximum level of performance from the
speakers and to provide the most stable frequency
characteristics.
The crossover function includes a high-pass filter (HPF) for
playing back treble sounds, and a low-pass filter (LPF) for
playing back bass sounds. In addition, the HPF and LPF are
used in combination in order to play back sounds in the
medium range.
Crossover
Medium range
Treble range
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• The crossover function is a filter that allocates specified
frequency bands.
• A high-pass filter (HPF) is a filter that cuts out frequencies
that are lower than the specified frequency (bass range) and
allows higher frequencies (treble range) to pass through.
• A low-pass filter (LPF) is a filter that cuts out frequencies that
are higher than the specified frequency (treble range) and
allows lower frequencies (bass range) to pass through.
• The slope is the signal level at which frequencies that are one
octave higher or one octave lower are dampened.
The larger the slope value, the greater is the slope. In
addition, when "PASS" is selected, the slope is eliminated
(sound does not pass through the filters), so that the
crossover function has no effect.
20Hz
Bass range
(woofers)
Medium range (Front and rear speakers)
20kHz
fc(LPF/HPF)
63-200Hz
When this deck is in advance mode, it corresponds to basic
speaker systems which comprise front speakers, rear speakers
and an added sub-woofer if necessary. In such cases, the
crossover can be used to apply the HPF to the front and rear
speakers and the LPF to the sub-woofer so that the sound from
all speakers merges properly.
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With vehicle audio systems, the installation position of the
speakers and the position of the listener mean that the
distances from the listener to the left and right speakers are
almost always different. These differences in the distance from
the listener to each speaker in turn means that the time taken
for the sound to reach the listener is different for each speaker.
The result of this is that the phases of each speaker (biases)
become mismatched and the sound becomes unnatural, as
though the sound stage is not wide enough.
The "time alignment" function corrects the time taken for the
sound waves to reach the listener in order to set the optimum
phase for the listening position so that the sound becomes
more expansive as though it is being listened to on a sound
stage.
The basic adjustment method involves measuring the actual
distances to each speaker and calculating the differences in
distance relative to the most distant speaker in order to derive
the delay time for the sound from each speaker.
When this deck is in advance mode, a simplified time
alignment function is available. You can use this function to
adjust only four parameters (position selector, vehicle type,
tweeter settings and rear speaker position settings), and so
you can make basic time alignment settings without measuring
the actual distances to each speaker.
Time alignment
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When original sounds are converted to MP3, ATRAC3 format,
frequency ranges that are not normally audible to the human
ear are compressed. The multi-harmonizer can be used to play
back these compressed sounds at as close to their original
form as possible so that clear and powerful sound can be
enjoyed.
Multi-harmonizer
The sounds that are output from woofers include sounds that
are in the same frequency ranges that are output from the front
and rear speakers, and under the various conditions that can
occur inside vehicle compartments, some of these sounds may
cancel each other out. This phenomenon can be eliminated by
changing the phase of the woofer.
The phase of the woofer can be set to normal timing (in which
the output timing between the front and rear speakers and the
woofer is the same) or reverse timing (in which the output
timing between the front and rear speakers and the woofer is
different), depending on the vehicle compartment conditions.
Non-fader phase
E-iSERV sound effect customizations
The time alignment and crossover functions that are included
with this deck can also be adjusted in the same way by means
of the ECLIPSE web site (ADVANCE mode only). The
procedure for doing this is displayed on the screen, and
adjustment is comparatively easy using this method. Access
the ECLIPSE web site and follow the instructions that appear
on the screen. After doing this, download the adjusted data for
the Memory Stick and write it into this deck. (Refer to "Reading
sound quality data" on page 114 for details on reading the
adjustment data.)
URL: http://www.eclipse-web.com/
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Operations during Normal Mode
Turn the [SEL] button to select a setting item.
3
When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the
following order.
Press the [SOUND] button for less than one second.
1
The mode will change to sound adjustment mode.
Press the [SOUND] button for more than two seconds.
2
The mode switches between normal mode and advance mode
each time the button is pressed. During normal mode,
"ADVANCE OFF" and the scroll display appear in the display.
•The default setting is normal mode.
•If you press the [SOUND] button during sound adjustment
mode, the adjustment mode is canceled and the mode returns
to normal music mode.
[SEL] button
[SOUND] button
ATTENTION
DSP NON-FADERPOSITION
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[SEL] button[RTN] button
[SOUND] button
The DSP feature adds reverberations to simulate ambience in
different types of surroundings (room size).
Turn the [SEL] button to select DSP.
Press the [SEL] button.
The DSP mode is activated.
Turn the [SEL] button to select the room size.
When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the
following order.
321
DSP Setting
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in normal
mode.
Press the [SOUND] or [RTN] button to exit sound
adjustment mode.
5
4
CONCERT
LIVE
CATHEDRAL
STADIUM
DEFEAT
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When the position of the listener's seat is selected, the time
taken for the sound to travel from the speakers to the listener
can then be adjusted in order to obtain a more natural sound
orientation. This deck allows up to four different positions to be
set.
Turn the [SEL] button to select POSITION.
Press the [SEL] button.
The mode will change to position selector setting mode.
Turn the [SEL] button to select the setting item.
When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the
following order.
3
2
1
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in normal
mode.
Press the [SOUND] or [RTN] button to exit sound
adjustment mode.
5
4
If the position selector has been set (to a setting other than OFF),
the BAL (balance) and FAD (fader) settings will be canceled.
[SEL] button[RTN] button
[SOUND] button
Position selector setting (POSITION)
OFF F-LEFT F-RIGHT FRONT REAR
ATTENTION
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[SEL] button[RTN] button
[SOUND] button
The merging of sound between the front and rear speakers and
the woofer can be improved by selecting the phase.
Switch the phase to a phase which lets the speakers combine
without any disharmony.
Turn the [SEL] button to select NON-FADER.
Press the [SEL] button.
The mode will change to phase selection mode.
Turn the [SEL] button to select NORMAL or REVERSE.
NORMAL: Normal phase
REVERSE: Reverse phase
Press the [RTN] button.
At this time, other adjustments can also be made in normal
mode.
Press the [SOUND] or [RTN] button to exit sound
adjustment mode.
543
2
1
Non-fader phase selection (NON-FADER)
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Operations during Advance Mode
Turn the [SEL] button to select a setting item.
3
When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the
following order.
Press the [SOUND] button for less than one second.
1
The mode will change to sound adjustment mode.
Press the [SOUND] button for more than two seconds.
2
The mode switches between normal mode and advance mode
each time the button is pressed. During advance mode,
"ADVANCE ON" and the scroll display appear in the display.
If you press the [SOUND] button during sound adjustment mode,
the adjustment mode is canceled and the mode returns to
normal music mode.
[SEL] button
[SOUND] button
ATTENTION
EQ
NON-FADER
T-ALIGN X-OVER
HARMONIZER
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