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D8ZBSUS8
CD/USB/MP3IWMA RECEIVER
AUTORADIO CD/USB/MP3IWMA
RECEPTOR CD/USB/MP3IWMA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in aresidential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
Cet appareil aete teste ot
Juge conforme aux lirnltes des appareils numeriques de Classe B. aux teimes de la
Section 15 des Reglements FCC.
Ces limites ont pour but d'assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interferences parasites
clans une
installation residentielle.
Cet appareli engendre utilise et peut emeltre une energle radioelectnque et, s'il ,,'est pas installe et utilise
en
stricte conformite avec cos instructions, il peut provoquer des interferences parasites sur les liaisons
radiophon!ques.
Ced ne garantit par pour autant qu'une installation particuliere ne provoquera aucune
Interference.
Si l"appcm3!1 engendre des interferences sur 113 reception dr;jS andes radio, co qui peul etre verifle en mettant
!'appare!l hors tension puis sous tension, I'utilisateur est Invite aconsulter son revendeur
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exprimente
en radio pour lui dernander conseil.
Este equipo ha side probado y
se ha comprobado que cumple con los Ifmites de un dispositivo digital de clase
B, segun 10 indicado en la Parte 15 de las Normas de FCC.
Estos Ifmites se han establecido para ofrecer una protecci6n razonable contra interferencias perjudiciales
en
instalaciones residenciales.
Este equipo genera, emplea, ypuede radiar energfa de radiofrecuencia
y, si no se instala yemplea de
acuerdo con las instrucciones, puede causar interferencias perjudiciales
en las radiocomunicaciones. Sin
embargo, no se garantiza que las interferencias no ocurran
en una instalaci6n en particular.
Si este equipo causa interferencias perjudiciales en la recepci6n de radio, 10 cual podra determinarse
conectando ydesconectando la alimentaci6n del equipo, se aconseja
al usuario que consulte al abastecedor
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un tecnico en radio experimentado.
MODEl IIclarion
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE t-IARMFUlINTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEP rANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPEr.,ATION
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Contents
1. FEATURES 4
2. PRECAUTIONS 4
Handling Compact Discs 5
3. CONTROLS 6
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions 6
Display Items 8
Display Screen 8
4. DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) 9
5. REMOTE CONTROL 10
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons 10
Inserting the Battery
11
6. OPERATIONS 12
Basic Operations 12
Radio Operations 15
CD/MP3IWMA Operations 17
Operations Common to Each Mode
21
7. ACCESSORIES 23
USB Operations 23
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 25
9. ERROR DISPLAYS 27
10. SPECIFICATIONS 28
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1. FEATURES
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•Front USB Slot
•4ch/2V RCA Output
•Front Panel 3.5mm Auxiliary Input
2. PRECAUTIONS
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1. When the inside of the car is very cold and
the player is used soon after switching
on the
heater moisture may form
on the disc or the
optical parts of the player and proper
playback may not be possible. If moisture
forms
on the disc, wipe it off with asoft cloth.
If moisture forms on the optical parts of the
player, do not use the player for about one
hour. The condensation will disappear
naturally allowing normal operation.
2. Driving
on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause the sound
to skip.
3. This unit uses aprecision mechanism. Even
in the event that trouble arises, never open
the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate
the rotating parts.
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USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN,
MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED
BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT
EXPRESSLY APPROVED
BY THE
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE
COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
INFORMATION FOR USERS:
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED
BY THE
MANUFACTURER
WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY AND
WILL VIOLATE FCC
APPROVAL.

Handling Compact Discs
Use only compact discs bearing the rillD~fQl or
DIGITAL AoolO
ffi]~@ mark.
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Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other
specially shaped compact discs.
Some CDs recorded
in CD-R/CD-RW mode
may not be usable.
Handling
•Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and
CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high
temperature and humidity and some of CD-R
and CD-RW discs may not be played.
Therefore, do not leave them for along time
in the car.
•New discs may Ball-point pen
have some
roughness Roughness
around the -~-~'--'""~""'""-
edges. If such
discs are used,
the player may
not work or the
sound may
skip. Use aball-point pen or the like to
remove any roughness from the edge of the
disc.
•Never stick labels
on the surface of the
compact disc or mark the surface with a
pencil or pen.
•Never
playa compact disc with any
cellophane tape or other glue
on it or with
peeling off marks. If you try to play such a
compact disc, you may not be able to get it
back out of the CD player
or it may damage
the CD player.
•Do not use compact discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use
of such discs may cause misoperation or
damage.
•To remove acompact disc from its storage
case, press down on the center of the case
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the
edges.
•Do not use commercially available CD
protection sheets or discs equipped with
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc
or cause breakdown of the internal
mechanism.
Storage
•Do not expose compact discs to direct
sunlight or any heat source.
•Do not expose compact discs to excess
humidity or dust.
•Do not expose compact discs to direct heat
from heaters.
Cleaning
•To remove fingermarks and dust, use asoft
cloth and wipe
in astraight line from the
center of the compact disc to the
circumference.
•Do not use any solvents, such as
commercially available cleaners, anti-static
spray, or thinner to clean compact discs.
•After using special compact disc cleaner, let
the compact disc dry off well before playing it.
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Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
3. CONTROLS
.~--'-- [AUX]
[SeN]
[RPT]
[ROM]
[ISR]---'
[ROTARY]
[DISP]
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[RELEASE] button
•Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the
DCP.
[DISP] button
•Switch the display indication.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to enter the adjust mode.
[~J~] button
•Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.
When the button is pressed and held, auto
store
is performed.
•Play or pause atrack while in the CD/MP31
WMA mode.
•Confirm various settings.
[IR RECEIVER]
•Receiver for remote control unit. (Operating
range: 30°
in all directions)
[CD SLOn
•CD insertion slot.
[USB SLOn
•USB memory insertion slot.
[AUX] input jack
•The input jack for connecting an external
device.
[SOUND] button
•Use the button to switch to the sound adjust
mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to turn on or off the MAGNA BASS
EXTEND mode.
[UP], [ON] buttons
•Select the folder while in the MP3IWMA
mode.
•Use the buttons to perform various settings.
[DIRECT] buttons
•Store astation into memory or recall it directly
while in the radio mode.
[ROM] button
•Perform random play while in the CD/MP31
WMA mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to perform folder random play while in
the MP3IWMA mode.
[RPn button
•Perform repeat play while in the CD/MP31
WMA mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to perform folder repeat play while
in
the MP3IWMA mode.
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Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
[SCN] button
•Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each
track while
in the CO/MP3IWMA mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to perform folder scan play while
in the
MP3IWMA mode.
[ROTARY] knob
•Adjust the volume by turning the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise.
[ISR] button
•RecalliSR radio station in memory.
•Press and hold the button for 2seconds or
longer: Store current station into ISR memory
(radio mode only).
[BND] button
•Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual
tuning while
in the radio mode.
[SRC] button
•Press the button to turn on the power.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to turn off the power.
•Switch the operation mode among the radio
mode, etc.
[ ......... ], [~~] buttons
•Select astation while in the radio mode or
select atrack while
in the CO/MP3IWMA
mode.
This button is used to make various settings.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to enter the fast-forward or fast-
backward mode.
[~] (EJECT) button
•Eject adisc when it is loaded into the unit.
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Display Items
Operation status indication
Frequency, titles, clock, etc. are displayed.
MANU
MUTE indication
Manual indication
p.I=' :Preset channel indication (1 to 6)
(DO :Enter indication
MP3 :MP3 indication
WMA :WMA indication
Display Screen
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal.
The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.
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DCP Rear Panel
OCP case
DCP
connector
A CAUTION
Note:
•Ifthe DCPis dirty, wipe off the dirt with asoft, dry
cloth only.
• The DCP can easily be damaged by
shocks. After removing it, be careful not to
drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
•When the [RELEASE] button is pressed
and the DCP is unlocked, the car's
vibrations may cause it to fall. To prevent
damage to the DCP, always store it in its
case after detaching it.
•
The connector connecting the main unit
and the DCP is an extremely important
part. Be careful not to damage it by
pressing on it with fingernails, pens,
screwdrivers, etc.
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case
Hold the OCP, in the orientation as shown in the
figure below, and put it into the supplied OCP
case. (Ensure the OCP is in the correct
orientation.)
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* The DCP is unlocked
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the right side of the OCP into the main
unit.
2. Insert the left side of the OCP into the main
unit.
3. Remove the OCP.
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1second or
longer to switch off the power.
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.
?C: [RELEASE] button
The control panel can be detached to prevent
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it
in the OCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)
case to prevent scratches.
We recommend taking the OCP with you when
leaving the car.
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5. REMOTE CONTROL
*If you buy the RCB-176-200 sold separately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote Control function.
Functions ofRemote Control Unit Buttons
*Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main
unit.
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•Shared modes
[SRC] button
•Press the button to turn on the power.
Press and hold the button for 1second or
longerto turn off the power.
•Use to alternate operation mode among the
various modes.
L.], [T] buttons
•Increases and decreases volume.
[MUTE] button
•Turns mute function on and off.
[ISR] button
•Recalls ISR radio station stored in memory.
•Press and hold the button for 2seconds or
longer to store current station in ISR memory
(radio mode only).
[DISP] button
•Press to select the desired display.
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•Radio mode
[BND] button
•Switches reception band.
[~], [~~] buttons
•Moves preset channels up and down.
[SCN] button
•Press to perform preset scan.
•Press and hold the button for 2seconds
or
longer to perform auto store.

Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
Insertion guide
•CDIMP31WMA modes
[BND] button
•Press to play the first track.
[~], [~] buttons
•Press to move the tracks up and down.
•Press and hold the button for 1second
or
longer to perform fast-forward/fast-backward.
[~II] button
•Switches between playback and pause.
[SeN] button
•Press to perform scan play.
•When in MP3IWMA mode, press and hold the
button for 1second or longerto perform folder
scan play.
Inserting the Battery
CD Turn over the remote control unit and slide
the cover in the direction indicated by the
arrow
in the illustration.
®Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion
guides, with the printed side (+) facing
upwards.
@) Press the battery in the direction indicated by
the arrow so that it slides into the
compartment.
@Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks
into place.
Notes:
Misuse may result
in rupture of the battery,
producing leakage
of fluid and resulting in
personal injury or damage to surrounding
materials. Always follow these safety precautions:
•
Use only the designated battery.
•
When replacing the battery, insert properly, with
+/- polarities oriented correctly.
•Do notsubject battery
to heat, or dispose of in
fire
or water. Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery.
•Dispose
of used batteries properly.
[RPT] button
•Press to perform repeat play.
•When
in MP3IWMA mode, press and hold the
button for 1second or longerto perform folder
repeat play.
[ROM] button
•Press to perform random play.
•When in MP3IWMA mode, press and hold the
button for 1second or longerto perform folder
random play.
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6. OPERATIONS
Note:
•Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "3. CONTROLS" on page 6.
Basic Operations
Be sure to lower the volume before
switching off the unit power or the ignition
key. The
unit remembers its last volume
setting.
If you switch the power off with the
volume up, when you switch the power back
on, the sudden loud volume may
hurt your
hearing and damage the unit.
Turning on/off the power
Note:
•Be careful aboutusing this unit for along time
without running the engine. Ifyou drain the car's
battery too
far, you may not be able to start the
engine
and this can reduce the service life of the
battery.
1. Press the [SRC] button.
2. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1
second or longer to turn off the power for the
unit.
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Selecting amode
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the
operation mode.
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the
operation mode changes
in the following
order:
Radio" CO/MP3IWMA .. USB .. AUX ..
Radio ...
Adjusting the volume
1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
increases the volume; turning it
counterclockwise decreases the volume.
*The volume level is from 0(minimum) to 33
(maximum).
Switching the display
Press the [DISP] button to select the desired
display.
* If the button operation is performed with the
screen saver function on, the operation display
corresponding to the button operation is shown
for about 30 seconds and the display returns to
the screen saver display.
For details, refer to the subsection
"Displaying
the settings" in section "Operations Common
to Each Mode".

Basic Operations
Sound Adjustment
You can adjust asound effect or tone quality to
your preference.
To change sound setting
1. Press the [SOUND] button to switch to the
so'und adjustment selection display.
*The factory default sound setting is "Z-
EHCR+".
2. Then press the [~] or [~] button to
select the sound adjustment mode.
Each time you press the [
........ ] or [~]
button, the sound adjustment mode
changes as following order:
"Z-EHCR+"
~ "BASS" ~ "TREBLE" ~
"BALANCE" ~ "FADER" ~ "NF VOL"
* In the case of display blinking "ENT", you
can press the [rJ:] button to adjust the
setting value.
*The sound adjustment mode will be
displayed for 2seconds before showing the
sound setting.
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
selected audio mode.
4. After completing settings, press the
[SOUND] button to return to the previous
mode.
• Setting the Z-Enhancer Plus
This unit is provided with 4types of sound tone
effects stored in memory.
Select the one you prefer.
*The factory default setting is "OFF".
2-1. Select "Z-EHCR+".
3-1. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob,
the tone effect changes in the following
order:
"OFF"
~ "B-BOOSr' ~ "IMPACT' ~
"EXCITE" ~ "CUSTOM"
OFF :no sound effect
B-BOOST :bass emphasized
IMPACT :bass and treble emphasized
EXCITE :bass and treble emphasized
mid emphasized
CUSTOM :user custom
When "B-BOOST/IMPACT/EXCITE" is set:
3-2. Press the [rJ:] button.
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
setting in the range of
-3 to +3.
*The factory default setting is "0".
3-4. Press the [rN
1
:] button to return to the
previous mode.
When "CUSTOM" is set:
3-2. Press and hold the [rJ:] button for 1
second or longer. Bass/treble
characteristics become flat and
"FLA r' is
show in the display.
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to change to the
"OFF" mode.
• Adjusting the bass
This adjustment can be performed only when
the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to
"CUSTOM".
2-1. Select "BASS".
3-1. Press the
[rJ:J button.
3-2. Press the
[~] or [~] button to select as
following order.
"B<G 0>"
~ "B<F 60>" ~ "Q 1"
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
gain, the F(center frequency) and the
Q.
B<G 0> :The factory default setting is "0".
(Adjustment range: +7 to -7)
B<F 60> :The factory default setting is
"60".
(Adjustment range: 60/80/100/
200)
Q 1 :The factory default setting is "1".
(Adjustment range: 1/1.25/1.5/2)
3-4. Press the
[rJ:] button to return to the
previous mode.
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Basic Operations
•Adjusting the treble
This adjustment can be performed only when
the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to "CUSTOM
".
2-1. Select "TREBLE".
3-1. Press the
[~~:] button.
3-2. Press the
[~] or [~] button to select as
following order.
"T<G 0>" -"T<F 10k>"
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
gain, the F(center frequency) and the
Q.
T<G 0> :The factory default setting is "0".
(Adjustment range: +7 to
-7)
T<F 10k>: The factory default setting is
"10k".
(Adjustment range:
101</12.51</
151</17.5k)
3-4. Press the [~~:] button to return to the
previous mode.
•Adjusting the balance
2-1. Select "BALANCE".
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
balance
of the right and left speakers.
*The factory default setting is "CENTER"
(center). (Adjustment range: RIGHT12 to
LEFT12 (right
12 to left 12»
•Adjusting the fader
2-1. Select "FADER".
3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
balance of the rear and front speakers.
*The factory default setting is "CENTER"
(center). (Adjustment range: FRONT12 to
REAR12 (front
12 to rear 12»
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•Adjusting the non fader output
volume
You can adjust the volume output from the unit's
non fader output terminal.
2-1. Select "NF VOL".
3-1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
increases the output volume; turning it
counterclockwise decreases the output
volume.
*The factory default setting is "0".
(Adjustment range: +6 to -6)
Note:
•During SOUND adjustment mode,
if no
operation
is performed for more than 10
seconds, this mode can be cancelled and return
to previous mode.
Setting the MAGNA BASS EXTEND
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust
the low frequencies like the normal sound
adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep
bass frequencies to provide you with adynamic
sound.
*The factory default setting is "OFF" (off).
1. Press and hold the [SOUND] button for 1
second or longer to turn on the
MAGNA
BASS EXTEND effect. "M-B EX" appears in
the display for 2seconds.
2. Press and hold the [SOUND] button for 1
second or longer to turn off the MAGNA
BASS EXTEND effect. "M-B OFF" appears
in the display for 2seconds.

Radio Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio
mode. The frequency appears in the display.
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio
band. Each time the button
is pressed, the
radio reception band changes in the
following order:
F1 (FM1) ~ F2 (FM2) ~ F3 (FM3) ~ AM ~
F1 (FM1 ) ...
3. Pressthe[~]or[~]buttontotuneinthe
desired station.
Tuning
There are 3types of tuning mode available,
seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM).
* If "MANU" is lit in the display, press and hold
the [BND] button for 1second or longer.
"MANU"
in the display goes off and seek
tuning
is now available.
2. Press the [~] or [~] button to
automatically seek astation.
When the
[~] button is pressed, the station
is sought in the direction of higher
frequencies; if the [~] button is pressed,
the station is sought in the direction of lower
frequencies.
Manual tuning
There are 2ways available: Quick tuning and
step tuning.
When you are
in the step tuning mode, the
frequency changes one step at atime.
In the
quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the
desired frequency.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM).
* If "MANU" is not lit in the display, press and
hold the [BND] button for 1second or longer.
"MANU"
is lit in the display and manual tuning
is now available.
2. Tune into astation.
•Quick tuning
Press and hold the
[~] or [~] button for 1
second or longer to tune
in astation.
•Step tuning
Press the [~] or [~] button to manuallytune
in astation.
Recalling apreset station
Atotal of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio
stations in memory. Press the corresponding
[DIRECT] button to recall the stored radio
frequency automatically.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM).
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to
recall the stored station.
Note:
•Press and holdone of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2
seconds or longer to store that station into preset
memory.
Manual memory
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning or
manual tuning.
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2seconds or longer to store the current
station into preset memory.
Auto store
Auto store is afunction for storing up to 6
stations that are automatically tuned in
sequentially. If 6receivable stations cannot be
received, apreviously stored station remains
unoverwritten at the memory position.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the
desired band (FM or AM).
2. Press and hold the [rJ~] button for 2seconds
or longer. The stations with good reception
are stored automatically to the preset
channels.
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Radio Operations
Preset scan
Preset scan receives the stations stored in
preset memory in order. This function
is useful
when searching for adesired station
in memory.
1. Press the [rNln button.
2. When adesired station is tuned in, press the
[r~~] button again to continue receiving that
station.
Note:
•Be careful not
to press and hold the [r~~} button
for 2seconds
or longer, otherwise the auto store
function
is engaged and the unit starts storing
stations.
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Instant station recall (lSR)
Instant station recall is aspecial radio preset
that instantly accesses afavorite radio station at
atouch of abutton. The ISR function even
operates with the unit
in other modes.
elSA memory
1. Select the station that you wish to store in
ISR memory.
2. Press and hold the [ISA] button for 2
seconds or longer.
eAecalling astation with ISA
In any mode, press the [ISA] button to turn on
the radio function and tune the selected radio
station. "ISA" appears
in the display. Press the
[ISA] button again to return to the previous
mode.

CDIMP31WMA Operations
MP3/WMA
What is MP3?
MP3 is an audio compression method and
classified into audio layer 3of MPEG standards.
This audio compression method has penetrated
into
PC users and become astandard format.
This MP3 features the original audio data
compression to about 10 percent of its initial
size with ahigh sound quality. This means that
about 10 music CDs can be recorded
on aCD-R
disc or CD-RW disc to allow along listening time
without having to change CDs.
What is WMA?
WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media
Audio, an audio file format developed by
Microsoft Corporation.
Notes:
•Ifyou playa file with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) for
WMA remaining ON, no audio
is output (The WMA indicator blinks).
•Windows Media
TM, and the Windows ®logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks
of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
•To disable DRM (Digital Rights
Management)
1. When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11 ,
click
on TOOL ~ OPTIONS ~ MUSIC
RECORD tab, then under Recording
settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD
PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct
files.
Personally constructed WMA files are used
at your own responsibility.
Precautions when creating MP31
WMA file
•Usable sampling rates and bit rates
1. MP3: Sampling rate 8kHz-48 kHz,
Bit rate: 8kbps-320 kbps /VBR
2. WMA: Bit rate 48 kbps-192 kbps
•File extensions
1. Always add afile extension ".MP3" or
".WMA" to MP3 or WMA file by using single
byte letters. If you add afile extension other
than specified or forget to add the file
extension, the file cannot be played.
2. Files without MP3IWMA data will not play.
The indication
"- -:- -" appears in the play
time display if you attempt to play files
without MP3IWMA data.
•Logical format (File system)
1. When writing MP3IWMA file on aCD-R disc
or CD-RW disc, please select "IS09660 level
1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo" as the writing
software format. Normal play may not be
possible if the disc is recorded on another
format.
2. The folder name and file name can be
displayed as the title during MP3IWMA play
but the title must be within 64 single byte
alphabetical letters and numerals (including
an extension).
3. Do not affix aname to afile inside afolder
having the same name.
•Number of files or folders
1. Up to 256 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 578 files can be played.
2. Tracks are played in the order that they were
recorded onto adisc. (Tracks might not
always be played
in the order displayed on
the PC.)
3. Some noise may occur depending on the
type of encoder software used while
recording.
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CDIMP31WMA Operations
Disc-In-Play function
As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or
ACC position, this function allows you to turn the
power to the unit and start playing the disc
automatically when the disc is inserted even if
the power is not turned on.
•Do not try to put your hand or fingers in
the
disc insertion slot. Also never insert
foreign objects
into the slot.
•Do
not insert discs where adhesive comes
out from cellophane tape or arental CD
label, or discs with marks where
cellophane tape
or rental CD labels were
removed.
It may be impossible to extract
these
discs from the unit and they may
cause the
unit to break down.
Backup Eject function
Just pressing the [~] button, ejects the disc
even if the power to the unit was not turned on.
1. Press the [~] button. Remove the disc after
it
is ejected.
Notes:
•Ifyou force aCD into before auto reloading, this
can damage the
CD.
·If aCD (12 cm) is left in the ejectedposition for
15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded
(Auto reload).
Listening to adisc alreadyloaded in
the
unit
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP31
WMAmode.
When the unit enters the CO/MP3IWMA mode,
play starts automatically.
If there is no disc loaded, the indication
"NO
DISC" appears in the title display.
The mode changes each time the [SRC] button
is pressed.
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Radio ...
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Loading a CD
1. Insert aCD into the centre of the CD SLOT
with the labeled side facing up. "LOADING"
appears in the display, the CD enters into the
slot, and the play starts.
Notes:
•Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
•If the CD is not inserted easily, there may
be
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may
require service.
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•Discs not bearing the ~~j or •mark and
CD-ROMs cannot be played by tfi/s unit.
•Some CDs recorded in CD-RICD-RWmode
may
not be usable.
Pausing play
1. Press the [rJ~] button to pause play.
"PAUSE" appears in the display.
2. To resume CD play, press the [rJ~] button
again.
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for CD-textlMP31
WMA disc and user titles input with this unit.
1. Each time you press the [DISP] button to
change the title display.
•CD-TEXT disc
Track .. Disc" Artist .. Track ...
•MP3IWMA disc
Track" Folder" Title" Album .. Artist ..
Track ...
Notes:
•If the CD playing is notaCD-text CD
or no user
title has been input, "NO
rlTLE" appears in the
display.
·If MP31WMA disc is notinput TAG, "NO TITLE"
appears in the display.
•For MP3, supports
103 Tags V2.3/2.2/1.1/1.0.
•Tag displays give priority to V2.3/2.2.
• In the case of album Tags for WMA, the
information written into the extension headeris
displayed.
.'S08859-1, ASCII, S-JIS characters can be
displayed in Tags.
UNKNOW characters can be turned
to IS08859-
1characters.
•Titles
up to 32 bytes can be displayed in COl
MP31WMA mode.

CDIMP31WMA Operations
Selecting a track
•Track-up
1. Press the [~] button to move ahead to the
beginning of the next track.
2. Each time you press the [~~] button, the
track advances ahead to the beginning of the
next track.
• Track-down
1. Press the [~] button to move back to the
beginning of the current track.
2. Press the [~] button twice to move back to
the beginning of the previous track.
Fast-forwardlfast-backward
•Fast-forward
1. Press and hold the [~] button for 1second
or longer.
•Fast-backward
1. Press and hold the [~] button for 1second
or longer.
* For MP3IWMA discs, it takes some time until the
start
of searching and between tracks. In addition,
the playing time may have amargin
of error.
Folder Select
This function allows you to select afolder
containing MP3IWMA files and start playing
from the first track
in the folder.
1. Press the [UP] or [ON] button.
Press the [UP] button to move the next
folder. Press the [ON] button to move the
previous folder.
2. To select atrack, press the [~] or [~]
button.
Other various play functions
•Scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a
disc.
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.
"TRK SCN" appears
in the display for 2
seconds.
* Scan play starts from the next track after the
track currently being played.
• Folder scan play
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders
on an MP3IWMA disc.
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1
second or longer to perform folder scan play.
"ALL SCN" appears in the display for 2
seconds.
*Folder scan play starts from the next folder
after the folder currently being played.
•Repeat play
This function allows you to play the current track
repeatedly.
1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat
play.
"TRK
RPT' appears in the display for 2
seconds.
• Folder repeat play
This function allows you to playa track currently
being played in the MP3IWMA folder
repeatedly.
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1second
or longer to perform folder repeat play.
"ALL RPT' appears in the display for 2
seconds.
•Random play
This function allows you to play all tracks
recorded on adisc in arandom order.
1. Press the [ROM] button to perform random
play.
"TRK ROM" appears
in the display for 2
seconds.
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CDIMP31WMA Operations
eFolder random play
This function allows you to play all the tracks of
all the folders recorded on an MP3IWMA disc in
arandom order.
1. Press and hold the [ROM] button for 1
second or longer to perform folder random
play.
"ALL ROM" appears in the display for 2
seconds.
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eTo cancel play
1. Press the operating button previously
selected.
*The various play mode is canceled and the
various playoff mode appears
in the display for 2
seconds.
*When the error display indication "- -:- -"
appears in the display, the various play (Scan/
RepeaVRandom) functions can
be canceled in
play mode.