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USER S MANUAL

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Installation General and radio control CD/CD MP3 control USB/SD Card (MP3 Playback) control Setting the clock Setting mode Specification Trouble shooting

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US599

MP3-Compatible In-Dash CD Receiver with USB And SD Memory Card Port And Front Panel AUX Input

Congratulations on your purchase of a Digital Media Receiver.

It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality, and will afford you years of listening pleasure.

Thank you for making your choice for car audio entertainment!

What s inside the box: US599 x 1 Instruction Manual x 1 Wire Harness x 1 Support Strap x 1 5mm Nut x 1 Mini USB Cable X 1 5 x 15mm Screw x 1 Unit Release Lever x 2 Remote Control x 1

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Trouble Shooting

Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check listhasbeen made, consult your nearestservicedealer.

Symptom

Cause

Solution

No power

The car ignition is not on.

If the power supply is properly connected to the car accessory terminal, switch the ignition key to ACC

Disc cannot be loaded or ejected

The fuse is blown.

Replace the fuse.

Presence of CD disc inside the player.

Remove the disc in the player, then put a new one.

Inserting the disc in reverse direction.

Insert the compact disc with the label facing upward.

Compact disc is extremely dirty or defective disc.

Clean the disc or try to play a new one.

Temperature inside the car is too high.

Cool off or until the ambient temperature returns to normal.

Condensation.

Leave the player off for an hour or so, then try again.

Volume is in minimum.

Adjust volume to a desired level.

Wiring is not properly connected.

Check wiring connection.

The operation keys do not work

No sound

The built-in microcomputer is not operating properly due to noise.

Press the RESET button. Front panel is not properly fixed into its place

Sound skips.

The installation angle is more than 30 degrees.

Adjust the installation angle to less than 30 degrees.

The disc is extremely dirty or a defective disc.

Clean the compact disc or try to play a new one.

The antenna cable is not connected.

Insert the antenna cable firmly.

The signals are too weak.

Select a station manually.

The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work.

ERROR 1

Mechanism Error

Press the reset button if the error code does not disappear, consult your nearest service dealer.

ERROR 2

Servo Error

Press the reset button if the error code does not disappear, consult your nearest service dealer.

If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)

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Handling Compact Discs

MO ISTURE CONDENSATION

NOTESONCDs

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P.6

P.7

NOTESONDISCS

Therearepasteresidue. Ink issticky (P.5).

Stickers thatarebeginning topeel away,leaving a sticky residue(P.6).

Labelsareattached(P.7).

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until themoisturehasevaporated.

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle thediscasfollows. Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean,donottouchthesurface(P.1).

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and maycausemalfunctionorruinyour discs.

Donotusesecond-hand or rentalCDsthat havea sticky residue on the surface (for example, from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking fromunderthestickers).

Donotstickpaperortape on thedisc(P.2).

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from thecenterout(P.4).

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in temperatureinsidethecar(P.3).

DonotuseCDswith old labels that arebeginning topeeloff.

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.

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Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction.(P.8).

Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

Only for this unit.

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RE WR ITA B L E

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CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not undergone finalization processing cannot be played. (For more information on finalization processing, refer to the manual for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on the recording status, it may prove impossible to play certain CDs record on CD-R or CD-RW.

Supply voltage 12V DC(11V-15V) Current consumption Less than 15A Discs played Compact disc 5 (12 cm) disc Audio Signal Output 2ch line out Characteristics (1) Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (2) S/N Ratio: 40 dB (JIS) (3) Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limits

(Europe) (Europe) (U.S.A.) FM FM FM Frequency Coverage: 87.5 to 108 Mhz 87.5 to 108 Mhz 87.5 to 107.9MHz IF 10.7 Mhz 10.7 Mhz 10.7 Mhz Sensitivity (S/N = 30dB): 20 dBu 20dBu 20 dBu

AM AM Frequency Coverage: 522 to 1620 Khz 530 to 1710 Khz IF 450 Khz 450 Khz Sensitivity (S/N = 20dB): 45 dBu 45 dBu

NOTE:

Specifications and design are subject to modification, without notice, due to improvements in technology.

Specifications

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Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected up properly and theunitandsystem work properly. Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts cancausemalfunctions. Consult withyournearestdealerif installation requires the drilling of holes orothermodifications of the vehicle. Install the unit where it does not get in the driver's way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a sudden stop, likeanemergencystop. Ifinstallationangle exceeds 30 fromhorizontal,theunit might not give itsoptimum performance.

Avoidinstalling the unit whereitwould be subject to high temperature, such asfromdirect sunlight, or fromhotair,fromheater,orwhere it would besubject todustdirtorexcessive vibration. Besureto remove thefrontpanelbefore installing the unit.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unitcan be property installed either from Front (conventionalDIN Front-mount) o

r Rear (DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details,refer to thefollowing illustrated installationmethodsAand B.

DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A) Installation the unit

1. Dashboard

2. Holder After inserting the half sleeve into the dashboard, select the appropriate tab according to the thickness of the dashboard material and bend them inwards to secure the holder in place.

3. Screw

1. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Screw (5x15mm)

4. Screw

5. Support Strap Be sure to use the support strap to secure the

back of the unit in place. The strap can be bent by hand to the desired angle.

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Installation

Setting Mode

You can make changes to the system setting in the following area: Radio Frequency Range + Enable/Disable AUX In + Clock Format The display will show TEST MOD breifly to indicate you are in

system setting area and then automatically change to Radio Frequency selection mode. At any time, you can press the > button to step through the above areas. When you are ready to leave the System Setting area, press ENTER. The unit will reboot to initialize with the new setting.

- Radio Settings The unit can operate on serveral different frequency ranges. Please see the following for these ranges. The default frequency range is

AMERICAN 2 .

To change the range to suit your location, press DOWN ARROW until the desired frequency range is hight lighted. The press > to save it and move to next setting area.

-AUX Input Enable/Disable Press DOWN ARROW to move between Enable and Disable modes. When the selection has been made, press > to save it and move to next setting area or press ENTER to leave the System Setting mode.

-Clock Format (12-hour or 24-hour) Press DOWN ARROW to move between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press > to save it and move to next setting area or press ENTER to leave the System Setting mode.

If Aux Input is disable in System Settings, any input connected will not be played.

AMERICAN 1 AMERICAN 2 EUROPE 10 EUROPE 5 MID EAST AUST (AUSTRALIA) RUSSIA JAPAN

FM:87.5-108MHz FM:87.5-107.9MHz FM:87.5-108MHz FM:87.5-108MHz FM:87.5-108MHz FM:87.5-108MHz FM:65.0-74MHz FM:76.0-90.0MHz

AM:530-1710kHz AM:530-1710kHz AM:522-1620kHz AM:522-1620kHz AM:531-1602kHz AM:522-1593kHz AM:522-1620kHz AM:522-1629kHz

BAND NAME FREQUENCYRANGE

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a. Frame b. Insert fingers into the groove in the front

of frame and pull out to remove the frame. (When re-attaching the frame, point the side with a groove down wards and attach it.)

c. Insert the levers supplied with the unit

into the grooves at both sides of the unit as shown in figure until they click. Pulling the levers makes it possible to remove the unit from the dashboard.

Trim Plate Installation:

Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted.

You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached.

Removing the unit

BATTERY(+ )

YELLOW

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER(-)

6 WHITE/BLACK

Wiring Diagram (12 Pin Harness Plug)

FUNCTION/LABEL

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER(-)

4 GREY/BLACK

LEFTREAR SPEAKER(-)

8 GREEN/BLACK

LEFTREAR SPEAKER(+ )

7 GREEN

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER(+)

1 VIOLET

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER(-)

2 VIOLET/BLACK

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER(+)

3 GREY

10 RED

IGNITION(ACC)

WIRECOLOR

FUNCTION/LABEL

CHASSISGROUND

11 BLACK

POWER ANTEN NA

9 BLU E/WHITE

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER(+)

5 WHITE

WIRECOLOR

ANT JACK

L-IN

L-OUT

R-IN

R-OUT

ANT

12-PIN AUDIO/POWERHARNESS

Pin V iew

Figure 1

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Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).

1. Turn the power off

2. Press the D.C.P. release button

3. Remove the D.C.P.

Attaching the DCP

CAUTION

1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with point B on the main unit touching point A on theD.C.P.(Asshown on thedigram).

2.Thenpress theleftside of D.C.P. onto themain unituntila

DONOTinserttheD.C.Pfrom the leftside. Doing somaydamage it. TheD.C.Pcaneasilybe damaged by shocks. Afterremoving it, placeitin a protectivecaseand be carefulnotto drop itorsubject it tostrongshocks. When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause it to fall. To prevent damage totheD.C.P,always storeitin aprotectivecase afterdetaching it. The rear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important part. Be careful not to damage itby pressing on itwithfingernails, pens, screwdrivers,etc.

Note: If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft,

dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the D.C.P.

Socket

DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL(D.C.P.)

Setting the clock

To change the clock setting, press and hold the ENTER button (4). The hour and minutes display will begin flashing.

Setting the time

After pressing ENTER, to change the time, press I<< / >>I (3) to correct the time. To switch between hour and minutes settings, press ENTER again. To enter the normal mode, press ENTER or wait few seconds.

Setting the time display mode

After pressing ENTER, to switch between 24 hour mode and 12 hour mode ( AM/PM mode), by pressing and hold ENTER until the display mode changes.

To change the clock setting, press and hold the DISPLAY button (2). The hour and minutes display will begin flashing.

Setting the time

After pressing DISPLAY, to change the time, use I<< / >>I (1) to correct the time. To switch between hour and minutes settings, press DISPLAY. To enter the normal mode, press DISPLAY or wait few seconds.

Setting the time display mode

After pressing DISPLAY, to switch between 24 hour mode and 12 hour mode ( AM/PM mode), by pressing and hold DISPLAY until the display mode changes.

On Front Panel:

By Remote Control:

click sound isheard.

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General And Radio Control

1.) VOLUME UP/DOWN KNOB (TURN) AUDIO MODE SELECTOR (PRESS)

In normal mode, use this knob to increase / decrease the volume level.

To access various sound parameters push the button (like a button) to cycle through the following adjustable settings:

VOLUME>BASS>TREBLE>BALANCE >FADER>EQUALIZER

Use volume knob to increase / decrease the setting of Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader

For Equalizer, rotate the volume knob cycle through and select response curve you wish: FLAT,POPS, ROCK or CLASSIC.

To save setting, press the knob and move on next parameter. You can exit the system by pressing until you return to VOL, or simply do nothing and the unit will return to normal mode automatically.

2.) POWER

Press Power to turn on the unit. Press and hold Power to turn off the unit.

3.) MODE Press the button repeatly to cycle through

the audio input sources: RADIO>CD>USB>SD CARD>AUX IN

4.) AUX IN

This jack is a convienent way to play music from MP3 player such as iPod throguh your car stereo.

Simply connect headphone output from MP3 player to this input jack. Press MODE to select AUX as input source and begin to play music on the MP3 player.

5.) RADIO PRESET 1-6

These button are used to store radio stations. To set a preset, tune the desire radio station, then press and hold the preset you wish to assign that station more then one second and release. To replace it with different station, repeat the precess and the new setting will override the previous one.

6.) BAND/LOUDNESS

Press briefly, repeatedly to cycle through five radio bands:

FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2

7.) TUNE/SEEK UP/DOWN BUTTON

Press this button briefly to step up or down the radio dail in single step increments. Press and hold for half second to enter SEEK mode. In this mode the tuner will stop at the next strong station avaliable.

8.) AMS (Auto Memories Scan) This is the easiest way to set up the

preset station in each radio band. If you press AMS, the radio will scan up all the strongest station and preset automatically

Pressand hold to increase bass output. Press and hold again to turn off Loudness function.

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1.) I<< and >>I (Skip back/skip forward, fast back/fast forward)

Press those buttons to skip back or ahead one track. Press and hold for fast back or fast forward.

2.) RDM (Random Play Mode) Press this button to play all MP3 files in random order. RDM ON/OFF will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

3.) STOP

Press to stop playback. Press PLAY PAUSE to begin playback on the first track (NOT the track on last play)

4.) PLAY/PAUSE Files will begin to play automatically. Press Play to pause the MP3 playback and PAUSE will be displayed. Press again to resume playback.

5.) RPT (Repeat Play Mode) Press this button to repeat all the playback automatically. PRT ONE/DIR/ALL will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

6.) NUMERIC PAD Press the number key during playback to select particular track.

For example, #45, press 4, 5, Enter and the 45th track will begin to play.

7.) SOURCE (Input select, same as MODE on head unit) Press the button repeatedly

to cycle through the 5 audio input sources in order to select either USB or SD modes.

Changing the battery in remote control The remote is held one small drawer on one edge of the remote. To open this drawer, press and hold the small button on the edge of this small drawer (as show) and slide the drawer out.

Insert the new battery and push the drawer back fully into the remote.

Release button

Battery

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P3 Playback) ControlUSB/SD Card (M

2.) STOP

Press to stop playback. Press PLAY to begin playback on the first track (NOT the track on last play)

1.) PLAY

Files will begin to play automatically. Press Play to resume playback from pause / stop.

5.) REPEAT (Repeat Play Mode) Press this button to repeat all the playback

automatically. PRT ONE/DIR/ALL will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

4.) SCAN (Intro Scan)

To audition the first 10 seconds each track, press this button. Press again to cancel and begin to play the auditioned track.

6.) RANDOM (Random Play Mode)

Press this button to play all MP3 files in random order. RDM ON/OFF will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

7.) I<< and >>I(Skip back/skip forward, fast back/fast forward)

Press those buttons to skip back or ahead one track. Press and hold for fast back or fast forward.

9.) SD CARD SLOT

Inser SD card in this slot for playback

8.) USB PORT

Insert USB drive in this port for playback

3.) PAUSE

Press to pause playback. Press PLAY to resume playback from last play

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1.) POWER Use to turn receiver on/off

2.) TUNE/SEEK Press this button briefly

to step up or down the radio dail in single step increments. Press and hold for half second to enter SEEK mode. In this mode the tuner will stop at the next strong station available.

3.) EQ (Preset Equalizer Curves) Press repeatedly to cycle through four preset curves FLAT, POPS,ROCK or CLASSIC.

4.) MUTE Press to silence the audio. Press again to return to previous volume level.

5.) VOLUME - / VOLUME + Use to increase or decrease volume level

6.) LOC (Local/Distant Select)In some areas, the reception of FM stations may be weak. Change the reception mode to LOC by pressing the button may skip the poor signal station. Press again to return to DISTANT mode.

7.) SELECT Press this button to cycle through the following adjustable settings:

VOLUME>BASS>TREBLE>BALANCE >FADER>EQUALIZER

8.) MO/ST In some areas, the reception of FM stations may be weak. Change the reception mode to MONO by pressing the button may improve the reception. Press again to return to STEREO

9.) RADIO PRESET 1-6 After you preset the stations via front panel, you can use this buttons 1-6 to select the preset stations.

10.) AMS (Auto Memories Scan) This is the easiest way to set up the preset station in each radio band. If you press AMS, the radio will scan up all the strongest station and preset automatically. Please note, all the previous preset will be lost.

11.) LOUDNESS Press to increase bass output. Press again to turn off Loudness function.

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12.)BAND Press briefly, repeatly to cycle through five radio bands:

FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2

13.) SOURCE (Input select, same as MODE on head unit) Press the button repeatly to cycle through the audio input sources:

RADIO>CD>USB>SD CARD > AUX IN

14.) CLOCK SETTING

See Setting Clock for more detail

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RESET

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CD/CD MP3 Playback Control

2.) STOP

Press to stop playback. Press PLAY to begin playback on the first track (NOT the track on last play)

1.) PLAY

Files will begin to play automatically. Press Play to resume playback from pause / stop.

5.) REPEAT (Repeat Play Mode) Press this button to repeat all the

playback automatically. PRT ONE/ DIR/ALL will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

4.) SCAN (Intro Scan)

To audition the first 10 seconds each track, press this button. Press again to cancel and begin to play the auditioned track.

P3 files in random order. RDM ON/OFF will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

6.) RANDOM (Random Play Mode)

Press this button to play all M

7.) I<< and >>I(Skip back/skip forward, fast back/fast forward) Press those

buttons to skip back or ahead one track. Press and hold for fast back or fast forward.

3.) PAUSE

Press to pause playback. Press PLAY to resume playback from last play

using remote control....

1.) I<< and >>I (Skip back/skip forward, fast back/fast forward)

Press those buttons to skip back or ahead one track. Press and hold for fast back or fast forward.

2.) RDM (Random Play Mode) Press this button to play all MP3 files in random order. RDM ON/OFF will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

3.) STOP

Press to stop playback. Press PLAY PAUSE to begin playback on the first track (NOT the track on last play)

4.) PLAY/PAUSE Files will begin to play automatically. Press Play to pause the MP3 playback and PAUSE will be displayed. Press again to resume playback.

5.) RPT (Repeat Play Mode) Press this button to repeat all the playback automatically. RPT ON/OFF will be displayed. Press again to cancel.

6.) NUMERIC PAD Press the number key during playback to select particular track.

For example, #45, press 4, 5, Enter and the 45th track will begin to play.

7.) SOURCE (Input select, same as MODE on head unit) Press the button repeatedly

to cycle through the 5 audio input sources in order to select either USB or SD modes.

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RESET

8.) CD SLOT

Insert CD into the slot.

9.) RESET

Reset the unit back to factory setting.

10.) EJECT BUTTON Eject the CD by pressing this button.

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