INTRODUCTION
Before Starting
Thank you for purchasing this VDO Dayton product which has been designed and manufactured
according to applicable Safety Regulations,
following the highest standards and subjected to
rigorous testing. Kindly familiarise yourself with
the product by reading this user manual carefully. Use the product as intended, and keep this
manual handy in your car for future reference.
Environment
This booklet is printed on low-chlorine recyclable
paper.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
To ensure good connection between the set and
the detachable front, it is advisable to clean the
connectors with a cotton swab slightly moistened
with cleaning fluid or alcohol periodically.
CONTENT PAGE
INTRODUCTION ..................................... 8
Before Starting ......................................... 8
Environment ............................................. 8
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............... 8
CONTENT PAGE..................................... 8
GENERAL INFORMA TION...................... 9
Disclaimer ................................................ 9
Class 1 Laser Product.............................. 9
FEATURES .............................................. 9
RDS (Radio Data System) ....................... 9
Notes on audio CDs ................................. 9
Notes on MP3 files ................................. 10
Notes on Folders.....................................11
INST ALLATION ..................................... 12
Installation .............................................. 12
Connection in vehicles equipped with
standard ISO connectors ....................... 12
Connection in vehicles without stan- dard
ISO connectors ...................................... 12
Preparation............................................. 12
Connectors (fig. C) ................................. 12
Electronic or Motorised Antenna ............ 12
MOUNTING ........................................... 13
Metal Sleeve (fig. F and G ) ................... 13
Connecting the Radio (fig. C)................. 13
Mounting the Radio (fig. G and H) ......... 13
Removing the Radio (using the two
removal keys supplied) (fig. J) ............... 13
Replacing the Fuse (fig. C) .................... 13
Interference Suppression ....................... 13
FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL
13
Front Panel and Remote Control
Function(s) ............................................. 13
SECURITY ............................................. 14
Removing the Front (fig. A/B and J)....... 14
Replacing the Front (Fig. J and L) ......... 14
GENERAL OPERA TION........................ 15
Switching On/Off .................................... 15
Setting the Start-up Volume ................... 15
Selecting a Source ................................. 15
Sound Controls ...................................... 15
RADIO OPERATION.............................. 16
Select a waveband................................. 16
Select a station....................................... 16
FM Stereo Operation (Remote Control
only) ....................................................... 16
Memorising Radio Stations .................... 16
RADIO DA TA SYSTEM (RDS)............... 16
Display of Station Name (PS)................. 17
Automatic frequency (AF) ...................... 17
Traffic Announcements (T A)................... 17
Advanced RDS Settings ........................ 17
Programme Type Selection (PTY) ......... 18
CD OPERA TION.................................... 18
Electronic Shock Protection (ESP) ........ 18
Loading CD in the CD player ................. 19
Displaying playback time........................ 19
Pausing a CD ......................................... 19
Ejecting a CD ......................................... 19
CD playback........................................... 19
Compressed Audio playback.................. 19
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW..................... 19
Playing a “copy protected” non-con-forming
audio CD ................................................ 19
Listening to CD/MP3 .............................. 19
Track/File Selection................................ 19
Pausing .................................................. 20
File Selection ......................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 21
Symptoms Cause/Remedy .................... 21
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer
Designs and specifications are subject to
changes without prior notice.
Class 1 Laser Product
z If there are earth connections on the chassis,
insert toothed washers. Remove paint and
dirt first, if necessary.
z Use only the parts included with the unit to
ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
z 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.
FEATURES
Any inappropriate use of the device may expose
the user to invisible laser rays. Which exceed
the limits for Class 1 laser products.
Caution:
Any inappropriate use of the device may
expose the user to invisible laser rays.
Which exceed the limits for Class 1 laser
products.
Important Information
z Only trained specialists may install the sys-
tem.
z Observe the automotive industry quality
standards.
z Fire hazard. During drilling, be careful not to
damage hidden cable harness, the fuel tank
and fuel lines.
z Never drill into supporting or safety-relevant
chassis parts.
It is essential to observe the following when
installing components in the passenger compartment:
z Ensure that the driver has a clear all-round
view.
z Increased risk of injury in the event of an
accident. Do not install components in the
inflation range of the airbag or in areas where
the head or knees may knock against them.
z Do not damage cables of the safety systems
(airbag etc.). (Lines are normally specially
marked, e.g. by labels.)
z Do not use inspection lamps to test the volt-
age, since excessively high currents can
damage / destroy electronic components.
z Do not use any pinch or cut connectors. Sol-
der all cable connections. Insulate all solder
points with shrinkable hose or insulating tape.
RDS (Radio Data System)
Many VHF stations transmit RDS information.
The navigation radio evaluates the RDS telegram and offers the following advantages:
z PS (Program Service name): Display of sta-
tion name.
z Radio text: Display of additional information
concerning the radio station.
z PTY (Program TYpe): St ation selection by
program type.
z AF (Alternative Frequency): Automatic re-
tuning to best alternative frequency.
z TA (Tra ffic Announcement): Traffic announce-
ments.
z EON (Enhanced Other Networks): Automatic
fade-in of traffic announcements of other
stations.
z NEWS: Fading in of messages and items of
news.
Notes on audio CDs
You can play 12 cm CDs on your CD player. The
use of 8 cm CDs (with or without adapter) and of
CDs with irregular shapes is not recommended.
CD formats
The following CD formats are supported by the
CD player:
z CD Audio (CD-DA in accordance with the
Red Book Standard);
A maximum of 22 CD Text titles is displayed
in the title list.
z CD-ROM (in accordance with Yellow Book)
z CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1, in accordance
with Green Book)
z CD-R/RW (in accordance with Orange Book,
part 2/3)
z CD Text with CD Audio (in accordance with
Red Book)
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