Vdo dayton CD 1204 User Manual

BEFORE YOU START...

Thank you for purchase this product which
has been designed and manufactured to the
highest standards and subjected to rigorous
testing.

IMPORTANT

This device has been designed and
produced according to applicable Safety
Regulations. Please read carefully the
instruction manual and use the device as
intended.
Keep this manual handy in your car for
future reference.

CONTENTS

Connection ................................................4

Hints for correct and safe operation..........5

Installation .................................................5

Using the detached panel .........................6

General operation ......................................8

Radio operation .........................................8

RDS operation ...........................................9

Advanced RDS settings ............................10

CD operation ..............................................11

Maintenance ..............................................11

Specification ..............................................13

Trouble shooting ......................................14

HINTS FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERA TION

If this should happen, open a window and
allow the car to cool.

INSTALLATION

Notes:

 Choose the mounting location where the

unit will not interfere with the normal
driving function of the driver.

 Before finally installing the unit, connect

the wiring temporarily and make sure it is
all connected up properly and the unit and
the system work properly.

 Use only the parts included with the unit to

ensure proper installation. The use of
unauthorized parts can cause
malfunctions.

 Consult your nearest dealer if installation

requires drilling of holes or other
modifications of the vehicle.

 If the installation angle exceeds 30°

from horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.

 If for any reason, the fuse is blown, only

replace with an automotive blade fuse of
the same rating.

 Avoid installing the unit where it would be

subject to high temperature, such as from
direct sunlight, or from hot air, from the
heater, or where it would be subject to
dust, dirt or excessive vibration.

English

This unit is designed to be operated only
+12 volt DC negative ground systems.
The unit cannot be used on +24 volt or
positive ground systems.

The unit may not operate correctly in
extremely hot or cold temperatures.
The unit is equipped with a built in
self-protection circuit. When the
temperature reaches a presser level, the
protection circuit halts all unit operation.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properly installed either
from “Front”(conventional DIN Front-menu)
or “Rear”(JIN or Japanese) mounting.
For details, refer to the following illustrated
installation methods.

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