Panasonic CQ-C8803U User Manual

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Récepteur/lecteur CD avec lecture WMA/MP3

Reproductor de CD, WMA y MP3/receptor

Model: CQ-C8803U

Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

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¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product

and keep this manual for future reference.

¡Prière de lire attentivement ces instructions (y compris la “Garantie limitée” et le “Répertoire des services à la clientèle”) avant

d’utiliser ce produit et conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer ultérieurement.

¡Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.

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Safety Information

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Warning

Observe the following warnings when using this unit.

❑

The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before watching the display or operating the system.

❑

Use the proper power supply.

This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.

❑

Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.

Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.

❑

Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

❑

Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

❑

Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.

❑

The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.

If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffic accident.

❑

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.

Observe the following warnings when installing.

❑

Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery terminal before installation.

Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit. Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

❑

Never use safety-related components for installation, grounding, and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.

❑

Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.

❑

Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items before installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if possible.

❑

Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision.

❑

Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment with power.

❑

After installation and wiring, you should check the normal operation of other electrical equipment.

The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.

❑

In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before installation.

❑

Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in and out of the vehicle.

❑

Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in severe injury or death.

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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.

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This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system properly.

Warning

This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in injury or material damage.

Caution

English

Safety Information

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Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this unit.

❑

Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving.

❑

Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit.

To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for infants.

❑

This unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.

❑

Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the engine turned off will drain the battery.

❑

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.

❑

Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.

Observe the following cautions when installing.

❑

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation of the unit.

❑

Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the product could cause an accident or fire.

❑

Take care not to damage the leads.

When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.

❑

Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to install the product. The use of parts other than those supplied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit. Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or fire.

❑

Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to overheat and will result in fire or other damage.

❑

Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.

❑

Installation Angle

The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30˚. The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may be restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed. Consult your dealer for further details.

❑

Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is completed before installation.

❑

To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power connector until the whole wiring is completed.

❑

Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

Observe the following cautions when handling the battery for the remote control unit.

●

Use only specified battery (CR2025).

●

Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks in the battery case.

●

Replace dead battery as soon as possible.

●

Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not using it for an extended period of time.

●

Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or covering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.

●

Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.

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Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire or water.

In case of battery leakage

●

Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and insert new battery.

●

If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.

●

If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with plenty of water and get immediate medical attention.

Safety Information

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Caution

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS ILASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The following applies only in the U.S.A.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.

Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners. We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

The instruction manual consists of 2 books. One is “Operating Instructions” describing the operations of the main unit. The other is “System Upgrade Guidebook” describing the optional devices such as CD changer.

Before Reading These Instructions

English

Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions

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Accessories

SEL

SRC

BAND

MUTE

VOL

Remote Control Unit

(including a battery) (CR2025)

Mounting Collar

Trim PlatePower Connector

(EUR7641010)

Q'ty: 1

(YEFX0217314)

Q'ty: 1

(YEFC051013)

Q'ty: 1

(YGAJ021009)

Q'ty: 1

Lock Cancel Plate Mounting Bolt

(5 mmø)

Tapping Screw

(5 mmø x 16 mm)

Notes:

¡ The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory

part name is the part number for maintenance and service.

¡ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to

modification without prior notice due to improvements.

¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the

main unit at shipment.

Hex. Nut

(5 mmø)

(YEP0FZ5739)

Q'ty: 1 set

Rear Support Strap

(YEFG04026)

Q'ty: 1

Operating Instructions

(YEFM285766)

System Upgrade Guidebook

(YEFM262687)

Installation Instructions

(YEFM294125)

Owners Information Card

Removable Face Plate Case

Instruction kit

Q'ty: 1 set

(YEFA134145)

Q'ty: 1

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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POWER SOURCE

SEL

SEL SRC

SRC

VOL

SET

BAND MUTE

BAND

MUTE

2 31

231

RANDOM

SCAN REPEAT

TUNE TUNE

DISP

NUMBER

CAR AUDIO

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

OO-OOOOO

Before Reading These Instructions

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Customer Services Directory

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877833-8855

Accessory Purchases:

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Contact Us” on

www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Link : “Servicentres

locator” under “Customer sup-

port”

Panasonic Factory Service:

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Toronto

Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418

Vancouver

Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627

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U.S.A.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211PANA (7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes

damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer’s Record Model

No. Serial

No. Dealer’s

No. Code

No. Dealer’s

Address Date of

Purchase

CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR

(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

Categories Parts Labor

Audio Components (except items listed below)

One (1) Year One (1) Year

MXE Series Audio Components (except items listed below)

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable

Accessories (in exchange for defective items)

Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Limited Warranty

Before Reading These Instructions

English

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Features

Hands-Free Phone System

Connection of the optional Hands-Free Phone System (HandsFree Kit featuring Bluetooth

technology: CY-BT100U) allows users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone if the phone supports Bluetooth.

Note: This unit is designed only for receiving calls. It cannot send calls.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade name are those of their respective owners.

Expansion Module (hub unit)

Connection of the Expansion Module (hub unit, CY-EM100U) allows users to connect up to 4 optional devices shown below. Even simultaneous connection of the Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio is feasible.

Wide array of components for system upgrade

Various optional components allow users to obtain availability of wide range of system upgrade. Upgrading the system delivers relaxed AV space in a car. For further information, refer to the separate System Upgrade Guidebook.

¡ DVD Changer

The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the optional Panasonic DVD changer unit (CX-DH801U).

¡ CD Changer

The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the optional Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880).

¡ iPod

The optional adapter (Direct Cable for iPod: CA-DC300U) allows you to connect the optional iPod series.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

¡ XM Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD-1000) with optional Digital Adapter. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the XM receiver.

¡ Sirius Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional Sirius Satellite radio receiver (SIR-PAN1).

Sound Control

SQ (Sound Quality)

You have six preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your settings for these and save them for instant recall.

SQ9

This is 9-band equalizer with 62.5, 125, 250, 500, 1 k, 2 k, 4 k, 8 k, and 16 kHz (default). Each band is adjustable between – 12 dB and 12 dB in steps of 2 dB.

D M

(a page 23)

Customize

Initially stored moving images and still images are editable to taste. IMAGE STUDIO* allows you to process images from a digital camera or other devices without difficulty. (a page 34)

This software is downloadable from Panasonic Web site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/customize/index.html).

Full Digital CD Receiver

The CQ-C8803U uses Radio DSP for digital conversion and processing of FM/AM signals, and a digital amp to provide amplification of the digital data. With this technology, Panasonic achieves full digital processing of radio and CD signals from input to speaker output. This means faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Radio DSP

By digitally converting and processing FM/AM broadcast signals, this greatly reduces adjacent interference and multipath distortion.

A radio’s IF filter has the job of preventing neighboring broadcast frequencies from interfering with reception of your desired station. Panasonic’s Radio DSP uses an advanced algorithm to perform this task with digital control. It maintains the optimum balance between noise suppression and sound quality by automatically adjusting the IF filter bandwidth in response to the changing interference characteristics as you drive.

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Contents

¡Safety Information 2 ¡Before Reading These Instructions 4 ¡Features 8 ¡Controls Layout 10 ¡Preparation (Clock adjustment etc.) 12 ¡General 14 ¡Sound Control 18

¡Radio 21 ¡CD Player 24 ¡MP3/WMA Player 26

¡Audio Setting 30 ¡Function Setting (Security Function Setting etc.) 32 ¡Display Setting 33 ¡Customize the Display (Customize Function) 34 ¡Troubleshooting 36 ¡Error Display Messages 39 ¡Notes on Discs 40 ¡Maintenance 40 ¡Specifications 41

English 2

Français 42 Español 82

CommonEach

Source

As Needed

Controls Layout

Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)

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Main Unit

Disc slot

When Face Plate

Opens

/5Pause/Play

(a page 24, 26)

BAND (a page 21) SET (a page 32, 33) APM Auto Preset Memory

(a page 21)

SRC Source (a page 16) PWR Power (a page 14)

SQ Sound Quality

(a page 19)

MENU (a page 32, 33) DIM Dimmer (a page 17)

VOLUME (a page 15) PUSH SEL Select

(a page 30, 31)

SRS CS (a page 18) TUNE (a page 21) TRACK (FILE)

(a page 24, 26)

P·SET Preset (a page 21) DISC (a System Upgrade

Guidebook)

FOLDER (a page 26)

DISP Display (a page 17)

Release (a page 14)

u (eject) TILT (a page 15) OPEN (a page 15)

MUTE (a page 15) SBC-SW Super Bass

Control-Subwoofer (a page 20)

D·M Direct Memory (a page 23)

Remote Control Sensor

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English

Although most of the functions of this unit are executable with both the main unit and remote control, the following functions are excluded.

Operations executable only with main uni

¡ Face panel’s opening, closing, tilting, and removal

actions (a page 15)

¡ Disc ejection (a page 15) ¡ Dimmer (a page 17) ¡ CS AUTO on, off, and adjustment (a page 18) ¡ SQ on, off, and adjustment (a page 19) ¡ Direct memory setting and calling (a page 23)

Operations executable only with remote control

¡Preset station calling with one-touch operation

(a page 21)

¡ Direct access to tracks on CDs (a page 25, 27) ¡ Random and repeat play with one-touch operation

(a page 25, 27)

¡ Scan playback (a page 25, 27)

Controls Layout

Remote Control UnitOperations executable only with main unit/

operations executable only with remote control

SEL

SRC

BAND

MUTE

VOL

POWER SRC (SOURCE)

MUTE SBC-SW Super Bass

Control-Subwoofer

BAND

Pause/Play

SET APM

Auto Preset

Memory

SEL Select MENU

VOL Volume

}:Up {:Down

DISP Display

Number Buttons

–

Number

RANDOM

0 to 9

SCAN

REPEAT

TUNE TRACK (FILE)

P·SET

(Preset)

DISC (FOLDER)

NUMBE

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEA

POWER

SOURCE

SEL

SRC

SET

BAND MUTE

BAND

RANDOM

TUNE TUNE

NUMBER

VOL

MUTE

2 31

231

SCAN REPEAT

DISP

CAR AUDIO

Preparation

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Cancellation of demonstration screenRemote Control Preparation

Preparation Before Initial Use

Pull the insulation film out from the backside of remote control gently.

Battery Replacement

q Remove the battery holder

with the remote control unit placed on a flat surface. q Stick your thumbnail into

the groove, and push the holder in the direction of the arrow, and at the same time.

w Pull it out in the direction

of the arrow using a tough pointed object.

w Put a battery in the case

with (+) side facing up.

e Put the case back.

Tough pointed object

Back side

Insulation film

Warning

Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek immediate medical attention.

Cautions

¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately. ¡Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not

throw a battery into a fire or water.

¡Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery. ¡Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an

explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.

Note: Battery Information:

Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)

(Included in the remote control)

Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use

(at room temperature)

For the first use, the following screen may appear repeatedly.

Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or On position.

The demonstration screen appears.

Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).

Press [MENU] to display the menu display.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

Press []] or [[] to display the DISPLAY menu.

Press [{] or [}] to select “DEMONSTRATION”.

Press [BAND] (SET) to select “OFF”

Press [MENU].

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

Note: This unit is operable as usual even if the

demonstration screen is activated. The demonstration screen automatically appears if no operation is executed for 1 minute.

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English

Note: Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the display.

Press [MENU] to display the menu display.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

Press []] or [[] to display the DISPLAY menu.

Press [{] to select “CLOCK ADJ”.

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the display.

Adjust the setting value.

[[]

Adjusting minutes

[]]

Adjusting hours

[}]

Forward

[{]

Backward

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the adjustment.

Press [MENU].

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

You may need to set the following depending on the devices to be connected.

Using Subwoofer

¡ Subwoofer level adjustment (a page 31) ¡ Subwoofer low pass filter (a page 31)

Connecting an AV device (TV, VTR)

If you connect TV to AUX1 terminal, set the AUX1 setting to TV.

Press [SRC] (Source) to select the AUX1 mode. (a page 16)

Press [MENU] to display the menu display.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU] for 2 sec. or more.

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

: For connection of other than a TV (default) : For connection of a TV

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjustment.

Note: Other settings are required when a Sirius receiver, an XM receiver, or a Hands-Free Phone System is connected. (a System Upgrade Guidebook)

The following functions are activated when the Security Function is ON. (a page 32)

¡ The security indicator lights up when removing the

face plate.

¡ The alarm sounds and the message appears on the

screen to warn you to remove the face plate at ACC off.

Security Indicator

Preparation

Security Function

Setting

Other SettingsClock adjustment

Power on

Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).

Power off

Hold down [SRC] (PWR: Power) until you hear a beep, then release it.

General

This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc.

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You can remove the face plate to prevent it from being stolen.

Removing

Turn off the power (a page 14)

Press [] (Release).

(The face plate disengages with a click when it is removed.)

The face plate automatically closes after a lapse of 5 seconds while it is open.

The power is automatically turned off while the unit is active.

Put the face plate in the case.

Mounting

Slide the left side of the face plate in place.

Press the right end of the face plate until “click” is heard.

Cautions:

¡ It is recommended to remove or mount the face

plate when the plate is at the closed position. Do not remove or mount the face plate when the plate is in motion.

¡ This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to

water or excessive moisture.

¡ Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.

¡ Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or

nearby areas where the temperature rises to high levels.

¡ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or on the

main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contacts.

¡ If dirt or other foreign substances get on the con-

tacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth.

¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it

down or place objects on it while it is open.

Power On/off

(PWR: Power)

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

(Anti-Theft System)

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Open/Eject

Press [u] (OPEN).

When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automatically be ejected.

Press [u] (OPEN).

Tilt

The display angle changes among 4 levels as follows every time you hold down [u] (TILT) for 1 sec. or more and release.

Note: The last selected angle is memorized even after turning off the power.

Notes:

¡ The volume level can be set independently for each

source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one volume setting for all FMs)

¡ The volume is not adjustable while an error display is

on the monitor. (a page 39)

¡ This unit memorizes individual volume levels for each

source. Make volume adjustments of each source appropriately to prevent large volume fluctuation when the source is changed.

q Up w Down

Setting Range: 0 to 40 Default: 18

Volume off (down)

Press [MUTE].

Cancel

Press [MUTE] again.

Note:

Volume-down range can be specified.

(apage 32)

General

Face Plate Motion (Open/Close, Tilt)

(OPEN/CLOSE, TILT)

Volume Adjustment

(VOLUME)

Temporary Volume Off (Down)

MUTE (ATT: Attenuation)

Cautions:

¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it

down or place objects on it while it is open.

¡ Do not pinch your finger or hand in the face plate. ¡ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slots. ¡ For the following cases, the face plate automatical-

ly closes. Use caution not to catch your finger.

¡ After a lapse of 20 seconds ¡ When a disc is inserted ¡ When the face plate is removed (a page 14) ¡ When ACC is set to off

TILT 1 TILT 2 TILT 3

TILT OFF

OPEN

General

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Radio

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (a page 21)

Source Selection

(SOURCE)

The source changes as follows every time [SRC: Source] is pressed.

Player

When loading CD (a page 24)

When loading MP3/WMA disc (a page 26)

AUX 1

Device connected to the AUX terminal of the this unit

System-up Connector

Device connected to the System-up Connector of the this unit

When optional devices are connected:

Shift to connected devices

When an expansion module is connected:

The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated in sequence after shifting to AUX2 (devices connected to the AUX terminal of the expansion module).

Note: For information about connectable devices, refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manual for each device.

When connecting DVD Changer

When connecting CD Changer

When connecting iPod Player

When connecting XM Receiver

When connecting Sirius Receiver

When connecting Expansion Module

When connecting a TV (a page 13)

When connecting other than a TV

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General

English

The display changes as follows every time [D] (DISP: DISPLAY) is pressed. Note: The graphic pattern and still image are selectable. (a page 33)

At power-off:

Clock display (default)

Mode

Folder hierarchy (MP3/WMA mode only.)

Ordinary display + graphic pattern

Ordinary display + still image

Ordinary display + clock

Display OFF All displays disappear in 5 seconds.

At power-on:

Off

Only still image

Display Change

(DISP: Display)

The dimmer level changes as follows every time you hold down [MENU] (DIM: Dimmer) for 2 sec. or more.

Dimmer Control

(DIM: Dimmer)

Note: This setting is not adjustable with the remote control.

Brighter (default)

Medium

Darker

Only graphic pattern

Sound Control

This unit is equipped with CS AUTO technology as well as conventional tone adjustment. Select your favorite sound world.

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CS AUTO Setting

(CS AUTO Menu Display)

CS AUTO allows your car interior to change to a splendid audio room in a moment. Every speaker can be finetuned.

You can toggle the CS Auto function on and off every time you hold down [VOLUME] (SRS CS) for 2 sec or more.

Note: If you enable CS AUTO, the following functions are automatically disabled:

SQ, POSITION, BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE/FADER, SUBWOOFER LEVEL, LPF, HPF, SBC-SW

You can make a fine adjustment to CS AUTO.

Set the CS AUTO mode to on.

Hold down [SQ] for 2 sec. or more to display the audio menu display.

Press [}] or [{] to select a function to be adjusted.

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

Press [D] (DISP: DISPLAY) to confirm the adjustment.

CS AUTO MODE

Three-dimensional natural sound field is reproduced with clarity in response to sound.

: Music

(default in other than the AM mode)

: Cinema

: Monaural (default in the AM mode)

Lights when CS AUTO is activated.

At CS Auto ON

Available items

¡ Mode selectable from among MUSIC/CINEMA/

MONO (a page 18)

Adjustable items in audio setting (a page 30) FRONT-TruBass, REAR-TruBass, SUB.W-TruBass,

FRONT-FOCUS, REAR-FOCUS, F-R MIX

At CS Auto OFF

The following items are available only at CS AUTO off.

Available items

¡ SQ (mode selectable from among

FLAT/ROCK/POP/VOCAL/JAZZ/CLUB) (a page 19)

¡ SQ advanced setting/POSITION (a page 19) ¡ SBC-SW (a page 20)

Adjustable items in audio setting (a page 31) Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Subwoofer level adjustment,

Subwoofer Low Pass Filter, High Pass Filter

Sound controlCS Auto

(Circle Surround

Automotive )

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

CS Auto technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Sound Control

The equalizer curve is selectable from among preset 6 types (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, and CLUB) depending on your listening category.

Note: SQ is not changeable when CS AUTO is enabled. (a page 18)

SQ changeover

The SQ category is changed every time [SQ] (Sound Quality) is pressed.

Note: Setting of SQ, bass/treble and volume are influenced one another. If the influence mentioned above causes distortion to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume. (a page 31)

Lights when activated.

SQ is adjustable in accordance with your taste.

Hold down [SQ] (Sound Quality) for 2 sec. or more when CS AUTO is disabled.

Press [}] or [{] to select a function to be adjusted.

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

Adjust the setting value.

Press [DISP] to confirm the adjustment.

SQ ADJUSTMENT (SQ9)

(Band: 62.5, 125, 250, 500, 1 k, 2 k, 4 k, 8 k, and 16 kHz (default), Setting range: –12 dB to 12 dB, in 2 dB steps)

You can make a fine adjustment to the currently selected SQ presetting in each type.

[]][[]: Frequency band selection

qw: Frequency selection

[

}][{]: Level up/down

Note: If you hold down [BAND] for 2 sec. or more, the presetting that is called up can be turned into the default.

POSITION

You can make the optimal sound field in accordance with your seat.

[]][[]: Selection

( ): Disabled (default)

( ): Right side of front seat

( ): Left side of front seat

( ): Both sides of front seat

( ): Both sides of rear seat

SQ Selection Based on Genre

(SQ: Sound Quality)

SQ adjustment

(USER)

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Sound Control

The rear speaker can be used as a substitutional subwoofer when a subwoofer is not connected.

Holding down [MUTE] (SBC-SW) for 2 sec. or more toggles SBC-SW on and off.

Lights when activated.

Off (default)

Notes:

¡ If ON is selected, the settings of subwoofer level

adjustment and subwoofer low pass filter are activated. (a page 31)

¡ SBC-SW is not changeable when CS AUTO is enabled.

(a page 18)

Substitutional Subwoofer

(SBC-SW: Super Bass Control·Subwoofer)

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Radio

English

Radio

This chapter explains how to listen to the radio.

Press [SRC] (Source) to select the radio mode.

Press [BAND] to select a band.

Select a station.

Frequency adjustment

[]] (TUNE): Lower [[] (TUNE): Higher

Note: Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release

for station search.

Preset station selection

[{] (P·SET: Preset): Lower preset number [}] (P·SET: Preset): Higher preset number

Note: Direct selection can be executed with [1] to [6] buttons on remote control.

Operation Flow

Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3 respectively.

Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [}] (P·SET) or [{] (P·SET).

Notes:

¡ Direct selection can be executed with [1] to [6] but-

tons on remote control.

¡ You can switch between 6 and 18 for FM presetting

stations. (EACH BAND/ALL BAND)

¡ Preset stations are changeable. (Preset Swap)

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

Stations with good receiving conditions automatically preset.

Select a band.

Hold down [BAND] (APM) for 2 sec. or more.

The preset stations under best receiving conditions are received for 5 sec. each after presetting the stations (SCAN). To stop scanning, press [}] or [{].

Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Manual station preset

Tune in to a station.

Hold down [}] or [{] for 2 sec. or more.

Select a preset number by pressing

[}] or [{].

Note: If [BAND] is pressed while receiving an FM

station, FM broadcasting is changeable among FM 1 to FM 3.

Hold down [BAND] (SET) for 2 sec. or more to determine the selection.

Notes:

¡ In step 2, a station can be registered by holding down

the numeric button [1] to [6] for 2 sec. or more.

¡ To stop presetting stations, press

[D] (DISP:

Display).

¡ The operation above allows users to replace the cur-

rent station with the station preset in the selected number while selecting a preset station.

Sound Control

Station Preset

(APM: Auto Preset Memory, P·SET: Preset)

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Radio

Band

Frequency

Preset Number

Radio Mode Display

Lights when LOCAL is activated. (a page 22)

Lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.

Lights when MONO is activated. (a page 22)

In the AM mode, only AUDIO FILTER and LOCAL can be selected.

Press [MENU] to display the menu display.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL](MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be adjusted.

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjustment.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

MONO (Monaural)

Noise reduction when the signal strength decreases

: Receiving in stereo (default)

: Receiving in mono and reducing the noise level

LOCAL

Setting when searching for a station

: Searching even for a relatively low-intensity

radio wave station (default)

: Searching only for a high-intensity radio wave

station

AUDIO FILTER

IF filter setting for noise suppression

: Wide range

: Middle range (default)

: Narrow range

PRESET

You can select 6 or 18 stations for FM presetting with the use of APM.

Presets 6 stations with good reception to the selected band from FM1 to FM3. This function is useful for presetting stations in different areas in different bands. (default)

Presets 6 stations to FM1 to FM3 respectively, that is, 18 stations in total at the same time. This function is useful for presetting more than 6 stations.

Radio Menu Display

English

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Radio

You can assign your favorite broadcasting station to the [D·M] button. As the result of doing that, your favorite broadcasting station can be received even if the unit is in the CD mode or other modes. (Default: FM 87.9 MHz) Note: For the use of an FM transmitter, it is useful for users to register applicable frequencies on D·M (Direct Memory).

D·M station Calling

Press [D·M] (Direct Memory).

D·M station Setting

q Select a station you would like to preset. w Hold down [D·M] (Direct Memory) for 2 sec. or

more.

Note: If the unit is turned off during receiving a broadcasting station via DM, the unit starts again receiving the broadcasting station via DM by turning on the unit.

Press [MENU] to display the menu display.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be adjusted.

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjustment.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

RADIO AUDIO FILTER

You can select the reception status (band) of FM stations registered on D·M.

: OFF (default)

: High cut level 1

: High cut level 2

D•M Menu Display Direct Memory

CD Player

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When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (Source) to select the CD mode.

Press [u] (OPEN) to open the face plate.

When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc will automatically be ejected.

Load a disc with the printed side facing up.

The face plate closes automatically, and the unit recognizes the disc and starts playing automatically, too.

Note: The panel automatically closes after 20 seconds.

Select a desired portion.

Track selection

[7] (TRACK): Next track [6] (TRACK): Preceding track (press twice) Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press [BAND] (

Press again to cancel.

Press [u] (OPEN) to eject the disc.

Operation FlowCD Mode Display

Printed side

Track number Time

Lights when the disc is loaded.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

CD-TEXT display Notes:

¡ For scrolling text, hold down [D] (DISP: DISPLAY)

for 2 sec. or more.

¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information

on the disc.

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CD Player

Cautions:

¡ This unit does not support 8 cm (3”) discs. ¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. (a page 40) ¡ Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached. ¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or

place objects on it while it is open.

¡ Do not pinch your finger or hand in the face plate when the

face plate is in motion.

¡ Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.

¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM,

CD-R, CD-RW)” (a page 40).

¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing

both CD-DA and MP3/WMA data). In case of using such a CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic playback.

Random and Repeat play can be set.

Press [MENU] to display the menu display.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be adjusted.

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjustment.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

RANDOM

: Off (default)

: Random playback

REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current track repeatedly

TEXT (CD-TEXT)

: Enabled (default)

: Disabled

Play Mode Selection

One-touch operation is available for selecting a track playing style by use of [RANDOM] or [REPEAT].

RANDOM

Press [RANDOM]. Press again to cancel.

REPEAT

Press [REPEAT]. Press again to cancel.

SCAN play

You can find your favorite file by playing first 10-sec. of each track.

Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel.

Direct Access

A track can be directly selected.

Example: track number 5

Press [#] (NUMBER).

Press [5].

Press [SET].

Note: To suspend direct selection, press [DISP] (Display).

Functions Only by

Remote Control Unit

Random, Repeat Play (CD Menu Display)

(RANDOM, REPEAT)

MP3/WMA Player

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Operation Flow

When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (Source) to select the MP3/WMA mode.

Press [u] (OPEN) to open the face plate.

When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc will automatically be ejected.

Load a disc with the printed side facing up

The face plate closes automatically, and the unit recognizes the disc and starts playing automatically, too. (It may take several minutes to start for a disc that has a lot of files.)

Note: The panel automatically closes after 20 seconds.

Select a desired portion.

Folder selection

[}] (FOLDER): Next folder [{] (FOLDER): Preceding folder

File selection

[7] (TRACK): Next file [6] (TRACK): Preceding file (press twice)

Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press [BAND] (

Press again to cancel.

Press [u] (OPEN) to eject the disc.

MP3/WMA Mode Display

Printed side

Folder number

Time

Lights when the disc is loaded.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

Information Display

Notes:

¡ For scrolling text, hold down [D] (DISP: DISPLAY)

for 2 sec. or more.

¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information

on the disc.

¡ ID3/WMA tag information is displayed for the album

name and title/artist name.

File number

File type indicator

(Folder Random)

(Folder Repeat)

(Folder Scan)

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MP3/WMA Player

Notes:

¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” (a page 28) ¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing both CD-DA and MP3/WMA data). In case of using such a CD,

problems may occur such as anacoustic playback.

Random and Repeat play can be set.

Press [MENU] to display the menu display.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be adjusted.

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjustment.

For using the remote control, hold down [SEL] (MENU) for 2 sec. or more.

RANDOM

: Off (default)

: Random playback (disc)

FOLDER RANDOM

: Off (default)

: Random playback (folder)

REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current file repeatedly

FOLDER REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current folder repeatedly.

TEXT

: Folder name/File name (default)

: Album/Title (tag information)

: No display

Play Mode Selection

One-touch operation is available for selecting a file playing style by use of [RANDOM] or [REPEAT].

RANDOM, REPEAT

Press the button. Press again to cancel.

FOLDER RANDOM, FOLDER REPEAT

Hold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Hold down again to cancel.

SCAN play

You can find your favorite file by playing first 10-sec. of each file.

SCAN (All files)

Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel.

FOLDER SCAN (1st file in each folder)

Hold down [SCAN] for 2 sec. or more. Hold down again to cancel.

Direct Access

A file in the current folder can be directly selected.

Example: file number 5

Press [#] (NUMBER).

Press [5].

Press [SET].

Notes:

¡ For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#]

(NUMBER) twice.

¡ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP] (Display).

Random, Repeat Play (MP3/WMA Menu Display)

(RANDOM, REPEAT)

Functions Only by

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What is MP3/WMA?

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media

Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using these compression formats, you can record the contents of about 10 music CDs on a single CD media (This figures refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).

Note: MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom-

mended for high quality sounds.

¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended

because playing time is not displayed properly and sound may be skipped.

¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the

encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of your own encoding software and writing software.

MP3

¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or

more” and “fixed”.

WMA

¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or

more” and “fixed”.

¡ Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file

to enable this unit to play back.

Display Information

Displayed items

Displayable characters

¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 64

characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by half in the number of displayable characters.)

¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the stan-

dard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing software for details.

¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-

guage can be displayed.

ASCII character set

A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:

(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ

_ ` { | } ~

Notes:

¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files

have been encoded, the character information may not be displayed properly.

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be convert-

ed into an asterisk (

Caution:

Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3/WMA format. This may not only produce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing.

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name File name

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name Title name/artist name

¡ WMA (WMA tag)

Album name Title name/artist name

Notes on MP3/WMA

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MP3/WMA Player

¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of

making a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files.

¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA

files, the songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs may not play at all.

¡ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same

disc, use different folders for each data.

¡ Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and

unnecessary folder on a disc.

¡ The name of an MP3/WMA file should be added by

rules as shown in the following descriptions and also comply with the rules of each file system.

¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files

or displaying the information of MP3/WMA files recorded with certain writing software or CD recorders.

¡ The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be

assigned to each file depending on the file format.

¡ This unit does not have a play list function. ¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the

use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.

Supported file systems

ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet, Romeo

Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not supported.

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 192 kbpsWindows Media Audio Ver. 2, 7, 8, 9*

16, 22.05, 24 kHzYes8 k – 160 kbpsMPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 320 kbpsMPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)

Sampling frequencyVBRBit rateCompression method

Compression formats

(Recommendation: “Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the previous page)

Folder selection order/file playback order

Maximum number of files/folders

¡ Maximum number of files: 511 (files + folders) ¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255 ¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8 ¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is

included.)

Notes:

¡ You can shorten the duration between data read and

playback by decreasing the quantity of files or folders, or the depth of the hierarchy.

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of

the presence or absence of an MP3/WMA file.

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA

files, the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of playback will be played.

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA

players even if the same disc is used.

¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder

name.

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself personally.

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of December 2005. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA.

Notes on MP3/WMA (continued)

* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.

Root Folder (Root Directory)

Folder Selection

File Selection

t y

–In the order

(Max.)

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

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Audio Setting

Main volume adjustment

(Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)

q : Up w : Down

FRONT FOCUS

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

10 and OFF, Default:

q : Up w : Down

REAR FOCUS

(Setting range:

10 and OFF, Default:

q : Up w : Down

FRONT-TruBass

(Setting range:

10 and OFF, Default:

q : Up w : Down

REAR-TruBass

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

10 and OFF, Default:

q : Up w : Down

SUB.W-TruBass

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

10 and OFF, Default:

q : Up w : Down

F-R MIX (Front to Rear Mixing)

(Setting range:

10 and OFF, Default:

q : Up w : Down

Audio Setting (when CS AUTO activated)

Set the CS AUTO mode to on.

(a page 18)

Press [VOLUME] (

PUSH SEL

: Select) to display the menu display.

Press

[VOL-

UME] (

PUSH

SEL

: Select)

to select a mode to be adjusted.

Turn [VOLUME] clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust.

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 10 sec. in the audio menu (2 sec. in Main volume adjustment), the display returns to the regular mode.

Notes:

¡ TruBass

TruBass is an audio technology to which the technique of bass sound reproduction used in pipe organs is electrically applied, and in which an equalizer is not used at all and bass sound from the speakers to be used is richly reproduced.

¡ FOCUS

Focus is an audio technology that moves the sound image of playing sound vertically to reproduce the sounds of instruments and voices clearly.

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