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Installation
and Operations
Manual
COMPACT DISC AUTO CHANGER
U.S. Patent No. D486,815
EAX540
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CONTENTS
HINTS FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION 2
HOW TO USE THE MAGAZINE 3
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING DISCS 4
INSTALLATION PARTS 5
WIRING 5
RESET FUNCTION 5
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT 6
• Transport Lock Screws 6
• Installation and Wiring Precautions 6
• Position of the built-in anti-vibration Board 7
INSTALLATION 8
• Procedure for Installation on Carpet (Horizontal Position) 8
• Procedure for Installation on Carpet (Vertical Position) 9
• Procedure for Installation on Carpet (At a 45° angle) 10
• Procedure for Installation (Suspended Position) 11
HANDLING THE DISCS 12
TROUBLE SHOOTING 12
HINTS FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION
This CD Changer is designed to be operated only on +12 volt DC negative ground
systems. The unit cannot be used on +24 volt or positive ground systems.
The unit may not operate correctly in extremely hot or cold temperatures. The unit is
equipped with a built in self-protection circuit. When the temperature reaches a preset
level, the protection circuit halts all unit operations. If this should happen, open a
window and allow the car to cool.
Condensation
Moisture can condense on the laser lens of the CD changer during rainy and humid
days, or right after the heater is turned on in the car. If this should happen the unit
will not operate correctly. To remedy the situation, remove the magazine from the unit
and wait approximately one hour. During this time the moisture will evaporate and the
unit will operate normally.
Remove the magazine from the unit when it is not being used during hot weather and
the CD changer is not used for long periods of time.
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HOW TO USE THE MAGAZINE
Loading a disc
1. Pick the tab on the magazine’s disc tray
and pull out only of the trays.
2. Place the disc on the tray with its play
surface facing down (label surface facing up).
• Each tray can accommodate only one disc.
3. Press the tab on the disc tray to store
the tray back in the magazine.
• Up to ten discs can be loaded.
Installing the magazine
1. Slide the door toward the right.
2. First check that the magazine with the
discs has its top side facing up and it is
pointed in the right-direction for
installation. Push it in until clicks into
place, indicating that it is now locked.
• When the magazine is used for the first
time, it will not lock into place unless the
power supply has been connected.
• Ejecting the magazine
The magazine is ejected by pressing the
eject button ( ).
Label side up
Play side down
Notes:
Be absolutely sure to close the door after
having inserted or ejected the magazine.
Dust or dirt finding its way inside may
cause malfunctioning of the unit.
Eject button
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PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING DISCS
With new discs
The symptoms described below
sometimes occur when new discs
are used:
• The disc is not played even
when it is loaded.
• Operation changes to the next
disc before the first disc has a
chance to be played.
• The same disc is played over
and over again.
• The designated disc is not
played.
These symptoms occur when
there are burrs on the center
hole or outside circumference
of the disc and, as a result, the
disc has not been loaded properly
or the disc catches on something
inside the magazine. In cases like
these remove the burrs using a ball
point pen or similar implement, as
shown in the figure on the right.
Burrs
Remove all plastic particles of burr from
surfaces of disc before loading in
magazine.
Center
hole
Burrs
Outside
circmference
WARNING
Although protective film is being marketed as CD accessories, use of these products
will result in malfunctions and should absolutely be avoided.
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INSTALLATION PARTS
Bracket (A)
x 2
Tapping Screw
(M5 x 12)
x 4
WIRING
Bracket (B)
x 2
DIN 8
Pin Cable
x 1
Hexagonal Bolt
(M6 x 12)
x 4
Seal
x 1
Truss Screw
(M4 x 5)
x 4
Double
Sided Tape
x 2
RESET FUNCTION
Reset button
Connect this cable to the terminal of the
CD player.
The reset button must be activated with
either a ball point pen or thin metal object.
It is to be activated for the following reason:
• Initial installation of the unit when all
wiring is completed.
• Some functions do not operate.
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BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT
Transport Lock Screws
The mechanism in the CD changer is
“locked” into place during shipment by
the transport screws.
Be sure to remove the screws prior to
installation.
Caution
After removing the transport lock screws, place the supplied seals over the screw
holes.
These seals are used to keep dust, which could cause a malfunction, out of the unit.
Installation and Wiring Precautions
1. To prevent a short-circuit.
• Be sure to turn off the ignition and remove the negative (–) battery cable prior to
installation.
Note
If the changer is to be installed in a car equipped with an on-board drive or
navigation computer, do not disconnect the battery cable. If the cable is
disconnected, the computer memory may be lost. Under these conditions, use
extra caution to avoid causing a short circuit during installation.
2. Do not install the unit in the following locations.
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight.
• Where hot air is discharged from the car-heater.
• When proper installation is not possible and where
a great deal of vibration is generated.
3. • Be sure to use the supplied brackets and screws.
• When installing the unit, do not use any screws that are part of the brake or
steering system.
4. This unit cannot be installed in any way except that which is authorized (on its side,
on its end, at a 45° angle or suspended). Installing it with its side facing down
upside down can cause malfunctioning.
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Position of the built-in anti-vibration board
This unit can be installed horizontally (suspended), vertically, and at a 45° angle.
Once the installation position has been decided, it’s necessary to set the position of
the built-in anti-vibration board inside the unit. Please do this before performing the
procedure listed below. Vibration may cause the disc to skip if the unit is used before
properly setting the anti-vibration board.
• At the time of shipping, the built-in anti-vibration board is set for horizontal installation
“0”.
• There are built-in anti-vibration boards on both the left and right sides.
• Set the anti-vibration board position with a screwdriver before attaching the brackets.
For use when unit is installed horizontally or suspended:
Confirm that the built-in anti-vibration board is set to position “0”.
For use when unit is installed vertically:
The built-in anti-vibration board should be set to position “90”.
For use when unit is installed at a 45° angle:
The built-in anti-vibration board should be set to position “45°”.
45°
0
45
90
90
45
0
45
0
90
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INSTALLATION
Procedure for Installation on Carpet (Horizontal Position)
• Confirm that the built-in
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anti-vibration boards on both the left
and right sides are set to the
horizontal installation position “0”.
• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5).
• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
to their respective brackets (B) using
the hexagonal bolts (M6 x 12) and
the hexagonal nuts (M6).
Built-in anti-vibration
board position
Hexagon bolts
(M6 x 12)
Hexagonal
bolts
(M4 x 5)
• Pull back the carpet and determine
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where to attach the unit.
• Stick the supplied double-sided
tape to the bottom of the brackets
(B) and peel off the paper backing.
• Affix the unit to the floor by pressing
in place.
• Using a knife, cut “X”s in the carpet
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directly above the brackets (B) bolts.
• Return the carpet to its original
position allowing the bolts to stick
through.
• Remove the hexagonal nuts and
take off the changer.
• Once more, use the hexagonal nuts
to attach the changer on top of the
carpet.
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INSTALLATION
Procedure for Installation on Carpet (Vertical Position)
• Set that the built-in anti-vibration
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boards on both the left and right
sides are set to the vertical
installation position “90”.
• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5).
• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
to their respective brackets (B) using
the hexagonal bolts (M6 x 12) and
the hexagonal nuts (M6).
Built-in anti-vibration
board position
Hexagon bolts
(M6 x 12)
Hexagonal
bolts
(M4 x 5)
• Pull back the carpet and determine
2 3
where to attach the unit.
• Stick the supplied double-sided
tape to the bottom of the brackets
(B) and peel off the paper backing.
• Affix the unit to the floor by pressing
in place.
• Using a knife, cut “X”s in the carpet
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directly above the brackets (B) bolts.
• Return the carpet to its original
position allowing the bolts to stick
through.
• Remove the hexagonal nuts and
take off the changer.
• Once more, use the hexagonal nuts
to attach the changer on top of the
carpet.
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INSTALLATION
Procedure for Installation on Carpet (at a 45° angle)
• Set the built-in anti-vibration boards
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on both the left and right sides to
the 45° installation position “45°”.
• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5).
• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
to their respective brackets (B) using
the hexagonal bolts (M6 x 12) and
the hexagonal nuts (M6).
Built-in anti-vibration
board position
Hexagon bolts (M6 x 12)
Hexagonal
bolts
(M4 x 5)
• Pull back the carpet and determine
2 3
where to attach the unit.
• Stick the supplied double-sided
tape to the bottom of the brackets
(B) and peel off the paper backing.
• Affix the unit to the floor by pressing
in place.
• Using a knife, cut “X”s in the carpet
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directly above the brackets (B) bolts.
• Return the carpet to its original
position allowing the bolts to stick
through.
• Remove the hexagonal nuts and
take off the changer.
• Once more, use the hexagonal nuts
to attach the changer on top of the
carpet.
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INSTALLATION
Procedure for Installation (Suspended Position)
• Confirm that the built-in
1
anti-vibration boards on both the left
and right sides are set to the
horizontal installation position “0”.
• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5).
Hexagonal Bolts
Built-in anti-vibration
board position
Hexagonal Bolts
• Determine the mounting location
2 3
and drill four mounting holes.
3.6ø
• Attach the CD changer with the
tapping screws (M5 x 12).
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HANDLING THE DISCS
Dirt, dust, scratches and warpage cause sound skips during playback and a
deterioration of sound qualit
1. Use compact discs that have the mark shown on the right.
2. Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s signal surface (glossy
side) with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional
grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wipe with a soft cloth
should
remove most particles. Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the
outside
of the disc. Small dust particles or light stains will have absolutely no effect
on
reproduction quality.
3. Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or fluid, benzene or
thinner to clean compact discs. Such chemicals would ir
disc’s plastic surface.
4. Discs should be put back in their cases after to avoid serious scratches that could
cause sound skip.
5. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures for
extended
6. Do not stick paper or write anything with a ball point pen on the disc surface.
periods of time. Long exposure to high temperatures can warp the disc.
y. How to take care of your disc:
records, the compact disc has no
reparably damage the
TROUBLESHOOTING
An error made in operation or in the connections is sometimes mistaken for a failure
or b
reakdown. Perform the checks described in the following table before calling in
the servicing enginee
Symptom Cause Remedy
r.
No powe
Magazine cannot
be installed.
CD is not played.
Noise is hea
during playback
or sound is
intermittent
r. Improper connection. Check connections.
inserted is wrong.
rd Large scratches on disc or Compare sound with another
is acceptable, first disc is
. defective.
Direction in which it is Insert it in proper direction.
Disc has been loaded Load disc with play side facing
upside down
warped disc. disc. If sound from second disc
Ext
remely dirty disc. Clean disc.
Transit screws still in place. Remove screws (x 3) on bottom
Built-in anti-vibratio
boa
rd is installed in wrong (Refer to “installation” in
di
rection. Operating Instructions.)
. up.
of unit and then use.
n Install board in proper direction.
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EAX540-UM 6-29-07
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