Audiovox CDC-FDC User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CD CHANGER SYSTEMS
USED WITH FORD RADIOS
CDC-FDCCDC-FDC
CDC-FDCCDC-FDC
CDC-FDC

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
The SPS/Audiovox Six (6) Disc CD Changer system installed in
your vehicle has been designed to operate using the controls of
thefactoryradio. Ingeneral,theoperationoftheCDChangerwill
be as per the instructions for the audio equipment included with
your vehicle Owner’s Manual. However, there are a few
differencesasdescribedherein,sopleaserefertothisbookletfor
questions you may have on the system operation.
Since the CD Changer will operate through the sound system of
the vehicle, adjustment of the audio functions (volume, tone,
balance, etc.) is made by using the controls on the car stereo.
Thespecificdetailson thehandlingofdiscsandtheuseoftheCD
magazine(loading,removal,etc.)willbefoundwithintheOwner’s
Manual of the compatible changer used in the system. Please
note that the discs are loaded label side up in some changer
modelsandlabelsidedowninothermodels. Thecorrectmethod
is shown in the manual for the changer and is indicated on the
magazine itself. Make sure to load the discs correctly as the
changer will not operate if the discs are inserted up-side-down.
SETTING UP FOR OPERATION
Following the instructions in the Owner’s Manual of the CD
Changer,load thedesired numberof discsinto theCD magazine
and insert the magazine into the changer.
Withthecarstereooperating,turnontheCDChangerbypressing
the“CD”buttonontheradio.Playofthechangerwillbeginandthe
disc number and track number will appear on the radio display
panel. PlaywillbeginfromthefirstdiscifanewCDmagazinehas
beenloadedintothechangerorwillresumefromthepointatwhich
ithadpreviouslyplayedifamagazinewasalreadyinthechanger.
Adjust the volume, tone, and balance to your taste by using the
controls on the car stereo.
Whenthelasttrackonadischasplayed,theunitwillautomatically
advancetoandbeginplayofthenextdiscinthemagazine. When
thelasttrackonthelastdiscinthemagazinehasbeenplayed,the
unitwill automaticallyreturn tothe firstdisc andcontinue playing.
To return to radio operation from CD play, press the radio band
button(“AMFM”or“AM”“FM”dependingonradiotype). Toreturn
to tape operation from CD play, simply insert a tape into the
cassette deck. To return to CD Changer operation from radio or
tape play, press the “CD” button.

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DISC SELECT
Press the presets (1 thru 6) to select the desired disc for play as
indicatedonthedisplaypanel. Theunitwillloadtheselecteddisc
and begin play. To make a new disc selection, press the
corresponding preset button.
TRACK SELECT ( SEEK )
TheTrackSelectfunctionisusedtoquicklyaccessthebeginning
of a particular track. Press the Forward ( ) or Backward ( )
button to locate the desired track as shown by the track number
indication on the display panel.
NOTE:IftheBackwardTrackSelect( )ispressedbeforethefirst
5 seconds of a track have played, the unit will select the
previous track. If pressed after the first 5 seconds of the
track have played, the unit will go to the beginning of the
track in play.
FAST-FORWARD / REWIND (FF / REW)
High-speedaudiblesearchtoanysectionofthedisccanbemade
bytheFast-ForwardandRewindfunctions. PressandholdtheFF
button to advance quickly in the forward direction or press the
REWbutton toadvancerapidlyinthebackwarddirection. During
Fast-ForwardorRewindoperation,theelapsedtimewillbeshown
on the display panel. Fast-Forward will not proceed past the end
of the last track on the disc and Rewind will not proceed past the
beginningofthe first track. Playwill resume fromthat point when
the button is released.
SHUFFLE PLAY
To access Shuffle Play mode, press the MENU button once.
Defaultmode is"Shuffle Off". ToturnShuffle "On"or "Off",press
either of the SEEK buttons.
When the Shuffle feature is being used the indication “SHF” will
momentarilyappearonthedisplaypanelandthetracksonthedisc
willbeplayedin arandom, shuffledorder. TheTrackSelect
(SEEK )functionwillalsoselecttracksinshuffledorderinstead
of the normal progression.
COMPRESSION ADJUST (COMP)
Thisfeatureis notavailableonthe CDChangerinyour vehicleso
activating this button will not have any effect, although the “C”
indication will appear on the display panel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
An error made in operation or during installation of this product may be mistaken for a system malfunction. Please perform
the checks described below before contacting your dealer or service facility.
No power
Magazine cannot be
installed
CD is not played
Noise, skipping, or
intermittent sound
during playback.
Blown fuse
Incorrect connection
Magazine is inserted in wrong
direction
Disc is loaded incorrectly in magazine
Scratches on disc or warped disc
Extremely dirty disc
Mounting angle adjustment is not
correct
Possible Cause Remedy
Symptom Check fuses in vehicle fuse box and changer system.
Replace as necessary with fuse of same type and rating as
original. If fuse blows again, consult with service facility.
Check all wiring and correct as necessary.
Insert magazine in proper direction.
Load disc correctly in the magazine.
Check sound on another disc. If sound from second disc is
OK, first disc is defective.
Clean disc
Setthemountingangle adjustment to the correct position as
per the installation instructions of the CD changer.
© 1999 AUDIOVOX CORP., HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.
ERROR CODES
If a problem should develop while operating the CD Changer, the following error codes may appear on the display panel of
the radio: NO DISC: Indicatesthatthereisnomagazineinthechangerornodiscsinthemagazine. Load
discs into the magazine and insert the magazine into the changer as per the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual of the changer.
NO CD: IndicatesthattheCDChangerisnotconnectedtooris notbeingrecognizedbythe
radio. Contact an approved warranty station for further assistance.
128-5658 (CDC-FDC)