CONTENTS
Precautions & Maintenance P3
Quick Start Guide P3
Dashboard Installation P4
Removal / Re-Attachment of the Face P5
Connecting the System P6
Basic Operations P7
Audio Functions P8
System Menu P9
Radio Operation P10
RDS Operation P10
iPod / iPhone Operation P11
Media Playback (USB/SD/Aux In) P12
Additional Media Playback Options P14
Troubleshooting P16
How To Reset The Unit P16
RDS Program Types & Descriptions P17
Product Specifications P17
Supported File Types P18
Licensing P18
Warranty P20-27
Register Your Product P19
Warranty P20-27
PRECAUTIONS &
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
• When cleaning the vehicle, do not get water or cleaning
fluids on the unit.
• Do not attempt to open the unit chassis. There are no
user servicable parts or adjustments inside.
• This unit has been tested with all compatible authentic
iPod/iPhone models under normal expected operating
conditions, free from any pre-existing defects in either the
unit or iPod/iPhone and with unmodified or “jailbroken”
software.
• No Responsibility can be taken for use of the unit other
than under normally expected operating conditions
in conjunction with fully functional and undamaged
iPod/iPhone units which have been manufactured and
authorised by Apple Inc.
• Ensure that only a Apple sync iPhone/iPod cable is used
for connection to this unit.
QUICK START GUIDE
TUNER REGION SETTING
When the unit is powered up for the first time (or the
battery is disconnected or runs flat), you will need to set
your tuner region.
1. When you press the power button to turn on the unit
[OCEANIA] will be displayed on the LCD screen as the
default Tuner region.
2. Rotate the Encoder Volume Control to select an option:
OCEANIA (Australia / New Zealand), USA, EUROPE or
RUSSIA.
3. Press the Encoder Volume Control to store your selection
and exit to the Tuner mode.
If you make the wrong selection, you may not be able to tune
in to your desired stations. This setting can be easily changed
from the SYSTEM MENU — see page 9.
SELECTING THE MUSIC SOURCE
Press the source button to cycle through the following
sources (if available) — Radio > USB > SD > AUX
RGB 32K+ COLOUR SELECTION
The initial colour setting for this unit is Colour Scan. To
quickly enter the 32K+ RGB colour menu, press and hold
the ESC/RGB button
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You can then rotate the Encoder Volume Control to select
from the following pre-set display colours:
WHITE: GREEN1: GREEN2: GREEN3: AMBER: PINK1:
PINK2: PURPLE1: PURPLE2: BLUE1: BLUE2: USER
COLOUR: ORANGE
Press the ESC/RGB button to confirm your selection.
See Page 10 for details on how to set the USER COLOUR
STORE DEMO MODE
When you connect the unit for the
first time and press the Mute/Power
button the unit will operate in
Demo Mode. To exit Demo Mode ,
press the Mute/Power Button again.
See Page 10 to turn Demo Mode off.
DASHBOARD
INSTALLATION
The following illustration shows a typical installation.
If you have any questions or require information regarding
installation kits, consult your car audio retailer.
If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it
installed by a qualified installer.
REMOVAL/RE-ATTACHMENT
OF THE FACE
1. Press the Panel OPEN button.
2. Hold the left-hand side of the Face and pull forward
2. After flipping down the front panel, push it to the right (A),
3. Pull the Face towards you (1) to disengage it from the chassis (2).
then draw the left of the front panel outwards (B)
3. To re-attach the face, please complete the above steps in
reverse.
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CONNECTING THE SYSTEM
6. DISP - DISPLAY
a) In MP3/WMA playback mode, press to display ID3
information: Track number and elapsed play Time - > File
- > Album - > Title - > Artist.
b) In iPod/iPhone playback mode, press to display Album
-> Title -> Artist
7. NUMERIC BUTTONS
a) In the Tuner mode, press the Numeric buttons to recall
the preset stations. Press and hold these buttons for 2
seconds to store stations.
b) In Media playback mode, Press the Numeric buttons to
perform the operations below:
8. SUBWOOFER – DIRECT SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL
When a subwoofer is connected; use the DSLC buttons to
adjust the subwoofer level up or down.
9. EQ
Press this button to select the preset equaliser settings:
FLAT->POP->USER->DANCE->ROCK->CLASSIC-
>JAZZ->VOCAL
WIRING DIAGRAM
NOTE
RCA splitters
may be required
for subwoofer
amplifier
connection
BASIC OPERATIONS
1. OPEN
Press this button detach the control panel.
2. ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL
Rotate the encoder volume to increase and decrease the volume.
3. iPod/iPhone INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTROL
Press this button to switch between iPod/iPhone control
from either the unit or from the device itself.
4. ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL AUDIO/ENTER FUNCTIONS
a) AUDIO. Press this button to enter the Audio Menu mode.
b) ENTER. In Media playback mode and Menu functions,
press this button to confirm a selection (ENTER).
5. MUTE – POWER ON/OFF
a) Press this button to turn Mute ON or OFF
b) Press this button to turn the unit on.
Press and hold to turn the unit off.
6. DISP - DISPLAY
a) In MP3/WMA playback mode, press to display ID3
information: Track number and elapsed play Time - > File
- > Album - > Title - > Artist.
b) In iPod/iPhone playback mode, press to display Album
-> Title -> Artist
7. NUMERIC BUTTONS
a) In the Tuner mode, press the Numeric buttons to recall
the preset stations. Press and hold these buttons for 2
seconds to store stations.
b) In Media playback mode, Press the Numeric buttons to
perform the operations below:
8. SUBWOOFER – DIRECT SUBWOOFER LEVEL CONTROL
When a subwoofer is connected; use the DSLC buttons to
adjust the subwoofer level up or down.
9. EQ
Press this button to select the preset equaliser settings:
FLAT->POP->USER->DANCE->ROCK->CLASSIC-
>JAZZ->VOCAL
10. ESC/RGB
a) ESC – ESCAPE. Press to quick return previous menu
or mode rather than having to cycle through all of the
options in the menu.
b) RGB – 32K+ RGB COLOUR. Press and hold this button to
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access the 32k+ variable colour setting mode. See Page 10
AUDIO FUNCTIONS
All Audio functions are easily accessable on the CA-ML600.
AUDIO MENU. Press the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL
to access the Audio Menu mode. Then press ENTER or
TUNE UP to select the Audio Function to be adjusted,
then rotate the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL to select
the desired setting. You can always return to the previous
Audio Function by pressing the TUNE DOWN button.
REMINDER
In the AUDIO MENU, or in any menu, you can quickly exit the menu
by pressing the ESC/RGB button
EBX ON/OFF: Turn ON or OFF the EBX (Encounter Bass
Xtender) Bass Boost.
BAS Adjust the Bass level between -7 to +7.
TRE Adjust the Treble level between -7 to +7.
BAL (Balance) Adjust the balance between the right and left
speakers from 12R (full right) to 12L (full left).
FAD (Fader) Adjust the fader between the front and rear
speakers from 12R (full rear) to 12L (full front).
(SUBWOOFER)
SW ON/OFF Turn On or Off the Subwoofer RCA output.
SW LPF Subwoofer low pass crossover: 80/120/160Hz
SWAM ON/OFF In AM mode, turn ON or OFF the Sub output.
EQUALISER OPERATION
When you activate the Equaliser, the Pre-Set Equaliser settings
override your existing Bass, Midrange & Treble Settings.
Press the Equaliser button repeatedly to cycle through
the following pre-sets: FLAT->POP->USER->DANCE-
>ROCK->CLASSIC->JAZZ->VOCAL
To return to the Bass & Treble settings that were in use before
the EQ was selected, please select the USER setting.
SYSTEM MENU
Press (MENU) to access the System Menu and press
again to select the item be adjusted, then rotate Encoder
Volume Knob to select a value / option. To exit this menu at
any time, press the ESC/RGB button
STORE (Auto store)
While in Tuner mode, press the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL
to activate Auto Store. The six strongest stations of the selected
band will be saved in the preset channels automatically
RDS ON/OFF
While in Tuner mode, this selection turns On or Off RDS.
RDS Functions are explained in more detail on Page 8. If
RDS is set to OFF, then the RDS Functions indicated below
with an * will not appear in the System Menu
PTY* (Program Type)
Press the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL to enter program
AF* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the Alternate Frequencies function.
TA* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the Traffic Announcement function.
REG* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the Set Region for Alternate Frequencies function
CT* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the CT function.
LOC* ON/OFF
(Local/Distance). Use this setting to Auto Seek to strong
local stations (Local) or all stations regardless of their
strength (Distance).
AREA
Select your country/region for the tuner:
OCEANIA (Australia/New Zealand); USA; EUROPE;
RUSSIA & press ESC/RGB to save.
CLK (Clock)
To set the clock, rotate the Encoder Volume Control to set
the hours (Note “A” or “P” will be displayed in the top-right
hand of the LCD display indicating AM or PM if the Clock
is in 12H mode – see below). Press the Encloder Volume
control to select “minutes” then rotate the control to set.
CLK 12H/24H (Clock Format)
Select the time format 12H or 24H
for more information
11. BAND/SEARCH
a) In Tuner mode, press this button to cycle through Bands:
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 (MW1) or AM2 (MW2).
b) In Media playback mode, press to access the folder / file
search mode.
c) In iPod/iPhone playback mode, press this button to
access the iPod/iPhone search functions.
12. MENU
Press to access the system menu. See Page 9 for menu
options.
13. TUNE UP/DOWN, FILE & TRACK UP/DOWN & FAST
FORWARD/BACK
a) TUNE UP/DOWN. In tuner mode, press this button to
Auto Seek to the next station or press and hold this button
to manually tune in to your desired station.
b) FILE & TRACK UP/DOWN. In CD or USB/SD media
playback mode, press these buttons to skip a chapter,
track or file.
c) FAST FORWARD/BACK. In USB/SD media playback
mode, press and hold momentarily to fast forward/rewind.
14. SOURCE BUTTON
Press the Source Button to cycle through the following
sources if available: Radio: CD: USB: SD: AUX
AUDIO FUNCTIONS
All Audio functions are easily accessable on the CA-ML600.
AUDIO MENU. Press the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL
to access the Audio Menu mode. Then press ENTER or
TUNE UP to select the Audio Function to be adjusted,
then rotate the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL to select
the desired setting. You can always return to the previous
Audio Function by pressing the TUNE DOWN button.
REMINDER
In the AUDIO MENU, or in any menu, you can quickly exit the menu
by pressing the ESC/RGB button
EBX ON/OFF: Turn ON or OFF the EBX (Encounter Bass
Xtender) Bass Boost.
BAS Adjust the Bass level between -7 to +7.
TRE Adjust the Treble level between -7 to +7.
BAL (Balance) Adjust the balance between the right and left
speakers from 12R (full right) to 12L (full left).
FAD (Fader) Adjust the fader between the front and rear
speakers from 12R (full rear) to 12L (full front).
(SUBWOOFER)
SW ON/OFF Turn On or Off the Subwoofer RCA output.
SW LPF Subwoofer low pass crossover: 80/120/160Hz
SWAM ON/OFF In AM mode, turn ON or OFF the Sub output.
NOTE
If the Subwoofer RCA output is set to “OFF”, then the SW LPF &
SWAM functions will not be displayed.
EQUALISER OPERATION
When you activate the Equaliser, the Pre-Set Equaliser settings
override your existing Bass, Midrange & Treble Settings.
Press the Equaliser button repeatedly to cycle through
the following pre-sets: FLAT->POP->USER->DANCE>ROCK->CLASSIC->JAZZ->VOCAL
To return to the Bass & Treble settings that were in use before
the EQ was selected, please select the USER setting.
SYSTEM MENU
Press (MENU) to access the System Menu and press
again to select the item be adjusted, then rotate Encoder
Volume Knob to select a value / option. To exit this menu at
any time, press the ESC/RGB button
STORE (Auto store)
While in Tuner mode, press the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL
to activate Auto Store. The six strongest stations of the selected
band will be saved in the preset channels automatically
RDS ON/OFF
While in Tuner mode, this selection turns On or Off RDS.
RDS Functions are explained in more detail on Page 8. If
RDS is set to OFF, then the RDS Functions indicated below
with an * will not appear in the System Menu
PTY* (Program Type)
Press the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL to enter program
type, then rotate the ENCODER VOLUME CONTROL to
select the category.
AF* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the Alternate Frequencies function.
TA* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the Traffic Announcement function.
REG* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the Set Region for Alternate Frequencies function
CT* ON/OFF
Turn On or Off the CT function.
LOC* ON/OFF
(Local/Distance). Use this setting to Auto Seek to strong
local stations (Local) or all stations regardless of their
strength (Distance).
AREA
Select your country/region for the tuner:
OCEANIA (Australia/New Zealand); USA; EUROPE;
RUSSIA & press ESC/RGB to save.
CLK (Clock)
To set the clock, rotate the Encoder Volume Control to set
the hours (Note “A” or “P” will be displayed in the top-right
hand of the LCD display indicating AM or PM if the Clock
is in 12H mode – see below). Press the Encloder Volume
control to select “minutes” then rotate the control to set.
CLK 12H/24H (Clock Format)
Select the time format 12H or 24H
BEEP ON/OFF
Select On or Off to activate button confirmation beep tones.
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