Sanyo FXCD-500 User Manual

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

FXCD-500

Full Panel Detachable

FM Stereo/AM Receiver
Auto Reverse Cassette Player
Compact Disc Player
with CD Changer Controller
IS0 Mounting with Removable Trim Ring

(English)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

(Espafiol)

LIBRITO DE INSTRUCCIONES

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SANYO MOBILE AUDIO

MODEL FXCD-500

LIMITED WARRANTY

OBLIGATIONS

In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Factory Service Center at the user’s
expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained
by calling the toll-free number listed below.

For product operation, authorized service center referral, service assistance or problem resolution, call

For accessories and/or parts not available from an authorized dealer, call

THIS WARRANTY ISVALIDONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED STATESOFAMER­ICA THIS WARRANTYAPPLIESONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL USER, AND DOES NOTAPPLY TO PRODUCTS USED
FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE OR
SALES SLIP MUST BE SUBMIlTED TO THE AUTHORIZED SANYO SERVICE CENTER AT THE TIME WARRANTY SER­VICE IS REQUESTED

Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO FISHER COMPANY (SFC) warrants this SANYO product against defects
in materials and workmanship for the periods specified below SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail

to conform to this warranty The warranty period commences on the date the product was Rr.4 purchased at retail

This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated conhols as explained in the appropriate model’s instruction manual, or

(B) the repair of any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed

This warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, knobs or routine maintenance
This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installadon, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation of the product after repair
This warraniy does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFC including, but not limited to, any

malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished
instructions, shipping or transit accidents, modiiication or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line voltage, fire,

flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear
The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation
or liability
THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPUED BY LAW (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT­ABlLllY AND FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WAR!+INl-Y IN NO EVENT SHAlL SFC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY
DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBUGATIONS UNDER THIS WAFfFlANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPUED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOE LlMlTATlONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY

NOT APPLY TO YOU

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO

STATE

For your protection in rile event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for your own personal records

Model No

Date of Purchase

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1-800-421-5013

Weekdays 8:OO AM - 590 PM Pacific Time

PARTS ORDER INFORMATION l-800-726-9662

Weekdays 8:OO AM - 5:OO PM Pacific Time

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EXCLUSIONS

AlTENTlON

Serial No
(Located on back or bottom side of unit)

Purchase Price

Where Purchased

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE

CONTENTS

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COMPACT DISC CARE 3
DIGITAL DISPLAY 5
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL 6

GENERAL OPERATION 7

RADIO OPERATION 9
TAPE OPERATION 11
CD OPERATION 14
CD CHANGER OPERATION 16
ERROR SIGNS 16
CLOCK 19
HINTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION 20
TROUBLESHOOTING 21
ACCESSORIES AND HARDWARE

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INSTALLATION 23
UNIT REMOVAL 26
ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS 27
LINE OUT/CD CHANGER CONNECTIONS 26
SPECIFICATIONS 29

ACAUTION

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This unit is designed to operate on 12 volts DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems only

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When fuse replacement is necessary, use only a 15 amp fuse Do not replace with a higher rated fuse If the
fuse blows often, carefully check all electrical connections for any short circuits and have your car’s voltage

regulator checked also

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Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or hot air discharged from the car heater

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Do not expose the unit to water or moisture

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To avoid damaging the unit, never insert anything other than a compact disc into the disc slot

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This unit should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel

If servicing is required, return the unit to an authorized SANYO mobile audio dealer

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Use of Controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in

hazardous radiation exposure

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Changesormodifications notexpresslyapproved by Sanyo mayvoidthe user’sauthoritytooperatethisequip­ment

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For CD player section:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rutes Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation

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Thisequipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, If not
installedand used inaccordancewiththeinstructions, maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radiom technician for help

COMPACT DISC CARE

Dirt, dust, scratches and warpage can cause a deterioration in the sound or intermittent skipping some tracks
during play

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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This unit has been designed to play compact
discs bearing the identification logo shown
onthe left Discs bearingothertypesofiden­tification logos may not play properly

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CD-R and CD-RW discs cannot be used

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Do not use non-conventional discs such as ’
heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc

The player could be damaged

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Fingerprints and dust should be carefully

wiped from the signal surface of the disc

(glossy side) with a soft cloth
Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to
the outside of the disc Unlike conventional

records, the compact disc has no grooves to
collect dust and debris Small dust particles
will have no effect on reproduction quality

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Do not insert a disc which is cracked into the

unit

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Do not apply paper or write anything on the
surface of the disc

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To prevent warping the disc, do not expose

it to direct sunlight, high humidity or high
temperaturesfor extended periods

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Never use chemicals such as record clean­ing sprays, antistatic sprays or fluids, ben-

zene or thinner to clean compact discs
These chemicals will permanently damage
the plastic surface of the disc

ing spray

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When not using the disc player for extended

periods, remove the compact disc and re­turn it to the plastic storage case This will

protect the disc from dust and exposure to
the sun

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DIGITAL DISPLAY

Automatic Music Select System (AMSS)

Metal Display

Auto Travel Preset (ATP)

Tape playing direction

Disc in BASSXPANDER

Radio Frequency, Time,

FM Bands

*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

CD Track Number,
Audio Control Selection,
Scan Play, Repeat Play,
Shuffle Play, Error Signs,
CD In (CD player and
CD changer), CD Eject,
Tape In, Tape Eject

Dolby Noise
Reduction

Disc Number

Preset Channel,

Auto Travel

Preset Channel

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

This Compact Disc Player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards

It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U S

and Human Services

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Department of Health

DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

The front panel is designed to be removable for antitheft purposes

It is recommended that you remove and carry the front panel with you when you leave your car

A carrying case is provided with the unit for this purpose

HOW TO DETACH THE FRONT PANEL RELEASE KNoB

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Press the release knob (REL) to release the front
panel

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Pull the entire panel to remove it from the unit

HOW TO REPLACE THE FRONT PANEL

Align the right side of the panel with the stopper,

FRONT PANEL

and then push the left side of the panel into the

unit until it clicks

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The unit will not operate if it is installed incorrectly

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rm CAUTION

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Do not

attempt to remove the

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When installing the panel, do not force it into the unit

. Do not touch the connection terminals of the panel or the unit

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Use a clean, dry cloth when cleaning the terminals

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Keep the panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures

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Prevent the panel from coming into contact with benzene, thinner, or insecticides

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Do not drop the panel

panel

in a manner other

than that described above

It may cause poor contact

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GENERAL OPERATION

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TURNING THE POWER ON

install the front panel and press the ON/OFF button 0 when ACC is on

TURNING THE POWER OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press the ON/OFF button 0 to stop the current operation

The button dims when the power is off (ACC on)

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press the SEL button Q to select the audio functions as shown in the table below
To adjust the volume, press the $ or 8 buttons 0 while in the volume mode
To adjust the bass, treble, balance or fader, press the SEL button to select the desired operation, then press the

0 or G3 buttons

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While no other mode is displayed, the $ and 8 buttons function as a volume control

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MODE 8 (Min) cI3 (Max)

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ELECTRONIC CONTROL RESET

Press the SEL button 0 for about 3 seconds until the unit beeps, the audio controls, except for vol-

ume, will be reset

BASSXPANDER (BASX) - l/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BASSXPANDER is a dual-mode sound equalization feature Press button @ to select the BASSXPANDER
modes as follows;

,-- b-l - b-2 - OFF 1

BASSXPANDERofferstwopresetmodes: b-l enhancesthelowand highfrequencieswhile b-2enhancesthe
low frequencies and reduces the high frequencies

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RADIO SELECTION BUTTON (BND) . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Press the BND button 0 to switch from tape, CD player or CD changer* mode to radio
Each time the button is pressed, the function changes as shown below

FM1 - FM11 - AM

TAPE SELECTION BUlTON . . . . . . . ..“.....“.“...“.......

Press the TAPE button @with a tape inserted in the tape slot to switch from radio, CD player or CD changer*

mode to tape mode

* If a CD changer is connected

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* If a CD changer is connected

CD PLAYER OR CD CHANGER* SELECTION BUTTON

(CD/CD-CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...*....

Press the CD/CD-CH button 0 with a CD inserted in the disc slot to switch from radio or tape mode to CD player

or CD changer mode
Pressing the button will change the mode as follows:

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When a CD is loaded in the CD player and a CD changer is not connected;

Radionape - CD player - CD player pause 1

* If a CD changer is connected

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When a CD is not loaded in the CD player and a CD changer is connected,

Radionape - CD changer - CD changer pause

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When a CD is loaded in the CD player and a CD changer is connected,

Radio/Tape - CD player - CD changer 1

CLOCK BUlTON (DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press the DISP button @ to switch between the clock and audio display When an audio function is performed
while the time display is selected, the audio display will appear for 5 seconds, then the display will return to the

time mode

TO CANCEL THE BEEP TONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0 To cancel all beep tones, press TAPE button @for more than 3 seconds with no tape in the slot, and then

bEE ~/zFFisdisplayed

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To turn on the beep tones again, perform the same procedure The beep tones are set and j-, E E p /o ,-, is

disolaved

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RADIO OPERATION

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SELECTING RADIO MODE

Press the BND button 0 to switch from tape, CD or CD changer* mode to the radio
Each time the BND button is pressed, the selected band changes as shown below

FM1 - FM11 - AM

RADIO TUNING

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Automatictuning Press the TUNE/SEEK/TRACK @ or 8 button @ for more than 1 second until it

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Manualtuning To select higher frequency stations, press the @ button for less than 0 5 seconds

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beeps twice if the beep tones are on
When the button is released, the system will start automatic tuning and stop at the
next receivable station

To select lower frequency stations, press the 0 button for less than 0 5 seconds
To quickly scan up or down in frequency, press
thebuttonwhen thedisplayapproachesthedesiredfrequency, thenpressand release
the button repeatedly until the desired frequency is displayed

In FM mode a flashing decimal point in the frequency display indicates that the system
is receiving a station 50 kHz higher than the displayed frequency

STORING PRESET STATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The preset buttons @ can be used to store 6 stations in each band (FMI, FMII, and AM) for convenient access
to your favorite stations

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Programmingstations q Select the desired band, then tune in the station you want to store in memory

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Quick tuning Select the desired band, then press one of the six preset buttons

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Press and hold one of the preset buttons for more than 2 seconds
Repeat steps q and q to program additional stations

* If a CD changer is connected

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and hold the @ or 8 button Release

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ATP (AUTO TRAVEL PRESET) OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Auto Travel Preset function searches for and memorizes the 6 strongest stations in one of the two bands

(FM I, AM) in order of signal strength
This feature is useful when you are driving in an unfamiliar location and want to memorize local stations without
changingthe standard preset stations

A total of 12 stations (6 FM and 6 AM) can be programmed

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To set the stations

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Quick Tuning of ATP Stations

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To scan programmed stations

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Select the desired band

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Press and hold the ATP button @for more than 2 seconds ‘ATP” ap­pears in the display
When the stations have been memorized, scanning stops and the
strongest station is selected

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Select the desired band

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Press the ATP button if the “ATP” indicator does not appear in the dis­play

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Press button @for less than 1 second to select the desired ATP preset
Each time the ATP button is pressed, the next ATP preset is selected
If a total of six stations cannot be preset “- - -“will be displayed for the
empty channels

See “PRESET-SCAN OPERATION”

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If no station can be received, “- - -’ appears in the display

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If fewer than 6 stations can be received, the system will memorize as many stations

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as possible, then select the one memorized first

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If ATP mode is selected in FM

PRESET-SCAN OPERATION (using BND button) . . . . . . . . . .

This function scans each of the preset stations stored in the selected band (both manual preset and auto travel

resets)

1 Press the BND button 0 for FMI, FMII, or AM Press the ATP button @for less than 0 5 seconds to select

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the desired band or ATP mode

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Press the BND button @for more than 2 seconds The system will select and receive each preset station for

5 seconds

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To stop scanning and retain the station currently selected, press the BND button 0 again during thisfive-se­cond period

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band, FM I ATP mode is selected

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TAPE OPERATION

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LOADING AND EJECTING THE TAPE

Insert a cassette into the tape slot 0 and the tape player will start
Press the eject button 0 to eject a tape

The system will return to the last mode

rn CAUTION

Only cassette
90 minutes are thin and may easily break

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tapes

that play no longer than 90 minutes should be used Tapes exceeding

SELECTING TAPE MODE

lnsertingacassette into the tape slot as stated above will start the tape player
is in operation with a tape loaded, press the TAPE button 0 to switch to tape mode

SWITCHING THE TAPE DIRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press the TAPE button 0

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When the tape reaches the end of one side, the unit will automatically switch to the opposite side of the tape

FAST FORWARD AND REWIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press the FF button @I to fast forward and press the REW button 0 to rewind the tape
Pressing the TAPE button 0 during fast forward and rewind operation resumes tape playing

If radio, CD player or CD changer*

* If a CD changer is connected

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LOCATING THE BEGINNING OF A PROGRAM (AMSS) . . . .

This system is equipped with a function that allows you to skip forward or backward to locate the beginning of
a particular selection on the tape (Automatic Music Select System : AMSS)

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Press the AMSS button @ “AMSS T;qpE ” is displayed

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Press the FF button @to skip forward up to 9 selections from the current location on the tape

e g ) With ‘iAMSS T;=(‘pE ” displayed, press button @I three times ‘i*MSS F 3” is displayed

The system will search for 3 blank spaces between selections in the forward direction, then begin
playing the third selection from the starting point

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Press the REW button 0 to skip backward to the beginning of the current selection, or up to 8selectionsfrom

the current location on the tape

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e g ) With ‘IAMss TRf2E displayed, press button 0 five times liAWE

The system will search for 5 blank spaces between selections in the backward direction, then begin
playingthe forth selection from the starting point (The blank space before the current selection counts
as one blank space )

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To cancel AMSS mode, press button @again

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If AMSS detects 15 seconds of blank space, it will automatically advance the tape to

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the next selection

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AMSS may not operate properly if

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A tape was recorded at low level

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A tape has long, silent intervals

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A tape is a live recording

METAL PLAY MODE . . . . . ..*.*.......................... 7

If a metal or high-position tape is used, press the MTL button 0 to make the player in metal play mode MTL is
indicated

DOLBY B NOISE REDUCTION BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To play back a tape encoded with Dolby* NR, press button @ When Dolby* NR is activated, the indicator lights

To play other tapes not encoded with Dolby* NR, press the button to switch Dolby* NR off The indicator goes
out

*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

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SCAN MODE

Scan helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each selection

’ Press the SCN button @ during play to start scan operation “sc ,-, ” is displayed

To cancel scan, press the SCN button @again

RPTISCN may not operate properly if

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A tape was recorded at a low level

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A tape has long, silent intervals

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REPEAT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This operation makes it possible to listen repeatedly to a selection
Pressthe RPT button@duringplay “;pEr m “is displayed, the selection playing will continue until RPT is pressed

again

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CD OPERATION

LOADING AND EJECTING THE CD . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . 1,

insert a disc into the CD slot 0 and the CD player will start

Press the eject button 0 to eject a disc

pm CAUTION

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This CD player is not designed for 8 cm CDs

Please do not use an 8 cm CD nor 8 cm CD adaptor

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If the unit is already loaded with a CD, please do not attempt to insert another disc, which

may result in damage to both of the discs and the unit

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SWITCHING TO CD MODE

Press the CD button 0 to switch from radio, tape or CD changer* mode to CD player mode Pressing the button

willchangethemodeasexplainedinsection”CDPLAYERORCDCHANGERSELECTlONBUTTON(CD/CD-

CH)” in page 8
WhentheCD modeisswitched on whileadiscisloaded, playresumesfromthepointatwhichplaywasstopped
When the entire disc has played, the unit returns to the first track and play resumes
The CD player continues playing the disc until the ON/OFF button is pressed, the other mode is selected, or
the disc is ejected

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* If a CD changer is connected

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SKIPPING TRACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press the TRACK $ button 6% to skip to the beginning of the next track
Press the TRACK 0 button 0 to skip to the beginning of the track currently playing
Press the TRACK 8 button 0 twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track
Pressand holdtheTRACK @or@buttonformorethanl 5secondstosearchquickly(withsound)intheforward
or reverse direction The elapsed time is displayed

When the button is released, the CD resumes normal play

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SHUFFLE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.................

This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order

Press the SHF button @ to begin shuffle play
Press the TRACK @ or 8 button to select another random track

To cancel this mode, press the SHF button @ again or eject the CD

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If a disc is already loaded under the following conditiions, shuffle play will resume from
the point at which play was stopped

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If the vehicle ignition is turned off, then on again

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If the power is switched off, then on again wish the ON/OFF button

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REPEAT MODE

Press the RPT button 0 to play the current track repeatedly
To cancel this mode, press the RPT button 0 again or eject the CD

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Note

If a disc is already loaded under the following conditions, repeat play will resume

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If the vehicle ignition is switched off, then on again

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If the power is switched off, then on again with the ON/OFF button

SCAN MODE (PLAYING THE BEGINNING
OF EACH TRACK)

This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track sequentially

Press the SCN button @I to begin the scan mode

The system will remain in this mode until it comes to the track where the scan mode started

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To cancel this mode, press the SCN button $0 again

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Scan mode will be cancelled when the vehicle ignition is turned off, when any other key
operations are performed except time and audio adjustments, or when the disc is ejected

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CD CHANGER OPERATION

THE UNIT CAN BE USED TO CONTROL THE FUNCTIONS OF THE AX-300, AX-500 OR
OTHER COMPATIBLE SANYO CD CHANGERS

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SELECTING CD CHANGER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Press the CD/CD-CH button 0 to switch from radio, tape or CD player mode to CD changer mode
Pressing the button will change the mode as explained in section “CD PLAYER OR CD CHANGER

SELECTION BUlTON (CD/CD-CH)” in page 8

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SELECTING A DISC

Press the DISC $ button 0 to select the next disc
Press the DISC @ button @ to select the preceding disc

SKIPPING TRACKS

Press the TRACK $ button @ to skip to the beginning of the next track
Press the TRACK 8 button 0 to skip to the beginning of the track currently playing
Press the TRACK 8 button 0 twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track

Press and hold the TRACK @ or 8 button for more than 2 seconds to search quickly (with sound) in the forward
or reverse direction
When the button is released, the CD resumes normal play

SHUFFLE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This function plays the tracks on one CD or all CDs in the magazine in random order

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Shuffle-playing tracks;

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Shuffle-playing discs, Press the SHF button @ for more than 2 seconds “,-i 5 H;Z ” is dis-

To cancel the track shuffle or disc shuffle mode, press the SHF button @again
The system will remain in this mode until it is cancelled

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Press the SHF button 8 to play tracks on the current disc in random
order “r v c ” is displayed

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played The system selects a disc at random and plays all tracks on
that disc When all tracks have been played, the next disc is selected
and shuffle-play is repeated

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REPEATMODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Repeat tracks Press the RPT button 0 to play the current track repeatedly

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Repeat discs Press the RPT button Ofor more than 2 seconds to play the current

disc repeatedly

To cancel the track repeat or disc repeat mode, press the RPT button 0 again
The system will remain in this mode until it is cancelled

SCAN MODE (PLAYING THE BEGINNING

OF TRACKS OR DISCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..m....

This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track or disc sequentially

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Playing the beginning of tracks Press the SCN button @to play the first 10 seconds of each track on

(Track Scan) the current disc in order

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Playing the beginning of discs Press the SCN button @ for more than 2 seconds to play the first 10

(Disc Scan) seconds of each disc in the magazine

To cancel the track scan or disc scan mode, press button @again
The system will remain in this mode until it is cancelled

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Scan mode will be cancelled when the vehicle ignition is turned off, when any other key
operations are performed except time and audio adjustments, or when the disc is ejected

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CD Player
If a problem should occur while operating the built-in CD player, one of the following error signs
may be displayed

Error Sign

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CD Changer

If a problem should occur while operating the connected CD changer, one of the following error

signs may be displayed

Error Sign 1 Cause

Abnormal mechanism function

The disc is inserted incorrectly
The disc is dirty Clean the disc
The disc is defective
There is condensation on the optical Leave the disc player off for an hour

lens or so, then try again
Internal connection check error Turn the power off and then on again

Abnormal mechanismfunction

The disc was inserted incorrectly

The disc is dirty

The disc is defective

There is condensation on the optical

lens

Excessive temperature has been de-

tected in the vehicle

Cause

Remedy

Press the eject button

Turn the power off and then on again

If it is not corrected, contact the place
of Durchase

Eject the disc and insert it properly

Use another disc

If it is not corrected, contact the place
of purchase

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Contact the place of purchase

Insert the disc properly
Clean the disc
Use another disc
Leave the disc player off for an hour

or so, then try again
Refer to the instructions supplied with

the CD changer
Allow the car to cool

Remedy

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n o c d

The magazine is not fully inserted into Completely insert the magazine into
tNhoedc~%he magazine

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the changer until it clicks into place
Load discs into the magazine

CLOCK

1

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DISPLAY MODE CHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The display on the unit can be changed by pushing button 0 Press the DISP button 0 to switch between the
clock and audio display When a radio, tape or CD function is performed while the time display is selected, the
audio display will appear for 5 seconds, then the display will return to the time mode

ADJUSTING THE TIME ..~..............~.~.......,.,.,..

To adjust the time, press the DISP button 0 for more than 2 seconds The time display blinks
To adjust the minute, press the FF+ button 0
To adjust the hour, press the -REW button 0
To advance the time rapidly, hold the 8 or $ button continuously

Press DISP button 0 again to start the clock

CLOCK RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Press DISP button 0 for more than 2 seconds and the time display blinks While blinking, press preset button

6 @to skip to the nearest half-hour as follows:

Example 3 00-3 29 + 3 00

3 30-3:59 + 4:oo

1

1,293

194

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This unit uses a 12-hour clock

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The clock function and radio presets are retained in memory when the power is

switched off

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HINTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION

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Condensation
Moisturecan condense on the optical lens of the CD player during humid or rainy days, or after the car heater
is turned on If this occurs the disc player may not function properly To remedy the situation, remove the disc

from the unit and wait approximately one hour This should allowthe moisture to evaporate and restore normal

operation

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TemperatureConsideration
Theunit may not operate correctly in extremely hot or cold temperatures Avoid exposing the unittoextremely

high or low temperatures

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interruptions in the sound (skipping)
Whenthecar is driven on very rough surfaces, the sound from the CD player may skip and be interrupted This
will not cause any damage to the disc or the player If this occurs, wait for the road surface to improve before

using the CD player

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Safety
Forsaferdriving, keepthevolumeat amoderateleveltoenableyou to hearoutsidesounds (suchasemergen­cy vehicle sirens)

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Cleaning the unit
Cleantheunitwithasoft,drycloth Stainsshould beremoved bywipingthesurfaceswithasoftclothimmersed
in lukewarm water and wrung dry Never use strong chemicals or solvents These will damage thefinish of the
unit

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Disc care

When not using the disc player for extended periods, remove the compact disc and return it to the plastic stor-

age case Do not leave a disc partially ejected from the player

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Servicing
Shoulda problem develop, do not open the unit or try to repair it yourself If servicing is required, bring the unit

to a Sanyo Authorized Service Center

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Sometimes a simple operational error or a mistake in the wiring can appear to be a problem with

the unit Before having the unit serviced, refer to the troubleshooting chart below

Symptom Cause Solution

The compact disc does not The volume control is Turn up the volume control
play when inserted into the turned down
unit

No power The vehicle ignition is Switch the ignition to the “ON” or

The unit does not work The microcomputer has Eject the disc, then insert it again

properly (Eject, Load, been affected by electrical
Play)

The sound from the CD The road surface is rough Wait for the road surface to

player skips improve before playing a disc

No radio reception The antenna cable is not Insert the antenna cable firmly

The radio does not stop on The signals are weak Select a station using manual
any stations when tuning
automatic tuning is used

The power connections are Check the +I 2V and ground

not wired correctly connections

switched off “ACC” position
The fuse is blown Replace the fuse with another

15A fuse

noise

The unit is not mounted Install the unit securely
securely

The disc is defective Try another disc

If it plays properly, the first disc
may be defective

The disc is dirty Clean the disc as explained on

pages 3-4

connected into the antenna jack on the unit

ACCESSORIES AND HARDWARE

INSTALLATION

Mounting Bracket Rear Strap

(Half Sleeve) x 1 (Brace) x 1

MountingGrommet

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Mounting Screw M5

SECURITY OF FRONT PANEL

Screw M2 x 8

Xl

Screw M5 x 14

xl

x2

Hex bolt M8 x 6

Removable

SET REMOVAL

Unlock Levers

x2

x4

INSTALLATION

1. BEFORE INSTALLATION

When mounting the unit in a car, keep the unit as level as
If the unit must be mounted at an angle, due to the design of the

vehicle, make sure the unit does not tilt by more than 30”

2. IS0 MOUNTING WITH REMOVABLE TRIM RING

When mounting the unit into a DIN-standard cutout (182 x 53 mm) in the dashboard or console,

attach the provided Removable Trim Ring to the unit

DASHBOARD

OR CONSOLE

REMOVABLE TRIM RING

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3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

1) Installation with Mounting Kit

DASHBOARD

DASHBOARD
OR CONSOLE

TRIM RING

MOUNTING SCREW

1 Inset-t the mounting bracket into the DIN-standard cutout (182 x 53 mm) in the dashboard or console

2 Bend the mounting bracket stopper outward until the bracket fits snugly in the cutout

- If the rear strap is used
3 Push the unit into the mounting bracket until it locks in place
4 Secure the rear strap to the audio unit and vehicle dashboard

- If the mounting screw is used
3 Install the supplied mounting screw (M5) in the audio unit

Cover the mounting screw with the supplied mounting grommet

4 Push the unit into the mounting bracket until it locks in place

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TRIM

2) Installation to TOYOTA/NISSAN Vehicles

Install the unit using the existing TOYOTA/NISSAN Mounting Bracket and Screws Use the mounting holes
in the unit chassis ‘7” or “N” is engraved next to each mounting hole Use 7” holes for Toyota vehicles and

“N” holes for Nissan vehicles

TOYOTA/NISSAN

ONLY USE M8 x 6 SCREW (IN­CLUDED WITH THIS UNIT) AS
ILLUSTRATED ABOVE USE

Screw

OF ANY OTHER SCREW OR
HARDWARE MAY RESULT
DAMAGE TO HEAD UNIT

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UNIT REMOVAL

UNLOCK LEVERS

1 Remove the front panel by pressing the release knob

2 Insert the unlock levers into the slots as illustrated

Note

The jagged side of the key should face outward

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3 Slide down keys outward and pull to remove the audio unit

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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- - P-speaker System - - -

I-- -

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(Ga

: (Gray/Bl&

0

(Green)

i (Green/Bw
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(vi-

i (Violet/Black)B
\ - - - - - - - -

+ 12V Constant Power Supply (Yellow)
3 -I- 12VAccessoryDwitched (Red)
4 Ground Wire (Black)

5 Power Antenna (Blue/Red)
6 Amplifier Turn On (BluejWhite)

Left
Speaker

Right
Speaker

Do Not
Connect

Do Not

Connect

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DO NOT connect any speaker wires to the metal body or chassis of the vehicle

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Connect each speaker wire directly to each speaker terminal

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All speaker common (-) wires must remain floating

1 Antenna socket

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lnserttheplugfromtheantennainstallecl in yourvehicleintothissocket (Ifyourvehiclehasadualantenna

system, a dual antenna to single antenna cable adaptor may be required )

2 +12V Constant Power Supply (Yellow)

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Connect this wire to the +12V power terminal which receives power continuously

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Connect to location drawing 10 A amperage or more

3 +12VAccessory/Switched (Red)

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Connectthis wire to the terminal which receives power while the ignition switch is at ON or ACCESSORY
position

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If the ignition switch does not have an ACC position, connect this wire to a +12V power terminal which re-

ceives power continuously (Same as item 2 )

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Connect to location drawing 100 mA amperage or more

4 Ground wire (Black)

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Connect this wire to the vehicle chassis

5 Power Antenna (Blue/Red)

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Connect this wire to the control terminal of a Power Antenna

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When not using a Power Antenna, this wire is not connected

6 Amplifier Turn On (Blue/White)

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Connect this wire to an external amplifier

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When not using an external amplifier, this wire is not connected

Notes

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When using a two-speaker installation, the Green, Green/Black, Violet, violet/Black wires, which

are used for a four-speaker installation, are not used The ends of these wires must be covered

with electrical tape to prevent them from shorting to the unit or the vehicle chassis

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When using a two-speaker installation, set

the FADER control to the center position

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When fuse replacement is necessary re­move the blown fuse by using pliers Then
install the new 15 amp fuse

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LINE OUT/CD CHANGER CONNECTIONS

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The unit has a built-in CD changer controller and line output terminals You can use a compatible Sanyo CD
changer and a separate rear channel amplifier to upgrade your system

RCA Line-out Jacks

CD Changer DIN Sot

Red

(Right)

wlite

(Len)

External

Amplifier

Rear Speaker

CD Changer DIN Socket

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Connectthe&pinDINcable,which issuppliedwith theAX-300,AX-500orothercompatibleSanyoCDchang­er, to the DIN socket on the back of the unit

RCA Line-out Jacks (For Rear Speakers)

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Connect a patch cable (not supplied) from the White (left rear channel) and Red (right rear channel) RCA
line output jacks to the line input terminals of the external amplifier

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FM

TUNER SECTION

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Frequency Range
Usable Sensitivity
50dB Quieting Sensitivity
Frequency Response ( f 3dB)
I F Rejection
Image Rejection

5MHz - 107 9MHz

15dBf
30dBf

50Hz - 12 5kHz

1 OOdB

65dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60dB
Selectivity
Stereo Separation

65dB

27dB
Capture Ratio 2dB
Antenna Impedance

9M TUNER SECTION

Frequency Range
Usable Sensitivity (S/N 20dB)
I F Rejection

Image Rejection
SIN Ratio
Antenna Impedance

rAPE SECTION

Wow & Flutter
S/N Ratio (Normal)
S/N Ratio (with Dolby)
Separation
Frequency Response

ZD SECTION

530kHz - 171 OkHz

50Hz-15kHz

75Q

2opv

80dB
75dB
50dB

75Q

01%
52dB
62dB
50dB

Disc size 5”
Channels 2channel stereo
Sampling frequency
D/A converter

44 1 kHz

Twin, 1 -bit
Pickup Optical 3-beam semiconductor laser
Digital filter

4 fs

Frequency response 5Hz- 2OkHz

Total harmonic distortion

Dynamic range

01% (1 kHz)

85dB

Signal-to-noise ratio 90dB

Wow and flutter
Channel separation (1 kHz)

Below measurable limits

85dB

AUDIO SECTION

RMS Power Rating (3% THD)
RMS Power Rating (10% THD)
Maximum Output Power

2OWx4 (144V)
24Wx4 (144V)

45Wx4CH (15OV)

Load Impedance

GENERAL

Operating Voltage
Operating Current Maximum

12V(105-15OV)

13A

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Because its products are subject to continuous improvement, SANYO reserves the right to modify prod­uct designs and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation

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