Clarion DB179MP User manual

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TO READ THIS MANUAL
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LEER ESTE MANUAL
Owner's manual
Manual de instrucciones
DB179MP
DB279
USB
CD/MP3IWMA RECEIVER
RECEPTOR CD/MP3IWMA

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Contents
1. FEATURES 2
2. CONTROLS 3
MAIN UNIT 3
3. NOMENCLATURE 4
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions 4
Display Items 5
LCD Screen 5
4. PRECAUTIONS 6
5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS 7
6. DCP (Detachable Control Panel) 8
7. OPERATIONS 9
Basic Operations 9
Radio
Mode Operations 12
CD/MP3/WMA Mode Operations 13
8. OTHER OPERATIONS 19
9. TROUBLESHOOTING 21
10. ERROR DISPLAYS 22
11. SPECIFICATIONS 23
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'1. FBAJIElBS
•High Visibility Single Line Display
•2ch/2V
RCA Output
•Front Panel 3.5mm Auxiliary Input
•Front Panel
USB Input
Note:
Only for the model
DB279USB
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2.CONTROLS/CONTROLES
MAIN UNIT! UNlOAD PRINCIPAL
[RELEAS
[CD SLOT]
I
..----[SRC]
[ROTARY]
[RPT]
[DIRECT] [ROM]
I I
[SCN]
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[O]----.;~
[J']----:~
[ISR]-~~
[ON]
Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.
Nota: Cuando lea los capitulos, despliegue esta pagina yconsulte los diagramas.
The functions of your audio equipment to variant according at model acquired with your distributed.
Las funciones de su equipo de audio varian de acuerdo al modelo adquirido con su distribuidor.
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3. NOMENGLATURE
Note:
Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page 3.
•
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
RELEASE] button
Rress the [RELEASE] button to unlock the
detachable panel.
[~] button
•Eject aCD when it is loaded in the unit.
[0] button
•During Radio mode, switch the display
indication
in the following order:
Main Display
~Clock Display ~ Main Display ...
•During CD/AUX mode, switch the display
indication (Main Display, Clock Display).
•During MP3IWMA mode, switch the display
indication
in the following order:
Track No./Play Time
~ Folder No.lPlay Time
~Track Name ~Folder Name ~Title Tag ~
Album Tag ~ Artist Tag ~ Clock Display ~
Track No.lPlay Time ...
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer
to enter the Adjustment mode.
[J'] button
•Use the button to enter to the Sound mode.
(Z-Enhancer, Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader).
•Press and hold for 1second or longer to turn
on or off the M-B EX mode.
[ISR] button
•Recall ISR radio station in memory.
•Press and hold for 2seconds or longer: Store
current station into ISR memory (Radio mode
only).
[DIRECT] buttons
•Store astation into memory or recall it directly
while
in the Radio mode.
[SCN] button
•Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track
while
in the CD/MP3IWMA mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer
to perform all scan play while in the
MP3IWMA mode.
[RPT] button
•Repeat play while in the CD/MP3/WMA mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer
to perform all repeat play while in the
MP3/WMA mode.
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[ROM] button
•Perform random play while in the CD/MP31
WMA mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to perform all random play while
in the
MP3IWMA mode.
[UP], [ON] buttons
•Select the folder (MP3IWMA disc only).
[ ..... ], [~I] buttons
•Seek astation while in the Radio mode or
select atrack when listening
to aCD. These
buttons are used
to make various settings.
•Press and hold the button for 1second orlonger
to enter the fast-forward or fast-backward in
CD/MP3IWMA mode.
[ ~ II] button
•Perform preset scan while in the Radio mode.
Press and hold the button for 2seconds or
longer to perform auto store.
•Play or pause atrack while
in the CD/MP31
WMA mode.
•Perform second level adjustment or selection.
[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, CD/MP3IWMA mode and AUX mode.
[BND] button
•Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual
tuning while
in the Radio mode.
•Play the first track while
in the CD/MP3IWMA
mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to select CD-DA or MP3IWMA on a
Multi-session disc.
[ROTARY] knob
•Adjust the volume by turning the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise.
•Use the knob to perform various settings.

Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
CD SLOT]
CD insertion slot.
Display Items
[AUX] input
•Auxiliary jack insertion.
Operation status indication
Main Display, Clock, etc. are displays
Preset channel
indication
(1 to 6)
LCD Screen
:WMA indication
:
Z- Enhancer indication
USB USB indication
mIJ Enter indication
III STili: Stereo indication
MANU :Manual indication
VII. :All tracks indication
ROM: Random indication
RPT :Repeat indication
SeN: Scan indication
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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4. PRECAUTIONS
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.
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 aresi-
dential 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 communica-
tions. However, there
is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur
in aparticular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer
or
an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
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2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which
cause severe vibration may cause
the sound
to skip.
3. This unit uses a precision mechanism.
Even in the event that trouble arises, never
open the case, disassemble the unit, or
lubricate the rotating parts.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS,
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN,
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
THECOMPACTDISCPLAYERSHOULD NOT
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCTNOTAPPROVEDBYTHEMAN~
FACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

Note on compact discs
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact
disc or mark the surface with apencil or pen.
Do not use any solvents such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to
clean compact discs.
No
Do not use compact discs that have large scratch-
es, are misshapen, or cracked. etc. Use of such
discs will cause misoperation or damage.
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
Removing the disc
This unit has been designed specifically for
playback of compact discs bearing the
ru'JO~@
mark. No other discs can be played. DOG,,,,,",,.
To remove the compact disc from its storage
case, press down
on the center of the case and
lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
Always handle the compact disc by the edges.
Never touch the surface.
To remove fingermarks and dust, use asoft cloth,
and wipe
in astraight line from the center of the
compact disc to the circumference.
New discs may have some roughness around
the edges. The unit may not work or the sound
may skip
if such discs are used. Use aball-point
pen, etc. to remove roughness from the edge of
the disc.
Ball-point pen II
Roughness
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or
any heat source.
Note:
•Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may
get caught
in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.
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OCP case .. _.../
DCP Rear Panel
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 orienta-
tion
.)
Main Unit Front
•The DCP can easily be damaged by impact.
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. (See figure above.)
•The
connector connecting the main unitand
the DCP is an extremely important part. Be
careful
not to damage it by pressing on it
with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
•If the OCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft. dry
cloth only.
•To remove the front panel OCP. is important that
left side should be lift slightly to avoid stucking.
The control panel can be detached to prevent
theft. When detaching the control panel, store
it
in the DCP (Detachable Control Panel) case to
prevent scratches.
We recommend taking the OCP with you when
leaving the
car.
*The OCP is unlocked
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1second or longer
to switch off the power.
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.
/, ... [RELEASE] button
!
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i~
3. Remove the OCP.
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main
unit.
2. Insert the left side of the OCP to attach into the
main unit.
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Clarion
Inserting the Battery
1. Turn over the remote control until and slide the
cover
in the direction indicated by the arrow in
the illustration.
2. Insert the
battery (CR2025) into the insertion
guides, with the printed side (+) facing
upwards.
3. Press the battery in the direction indicated by the
arrow so that it slides into the compartmet.
4.
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 surround materials. Always follow these
safety precaution:
•Use
only the designate battery.
•When replacing the battery, insert properly, with
+/- polarities oriented correctly.
•
Do not subject battery to heat, or dispose of in fire or
water. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
•Dispose
of used batteries properly.
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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
~
Radio
CD MP3
Button
[SRC] Turns power on and off When press and held for 1second: Turns power off.
Switches between radio and CD/MP3.
.[BND] Switches reception band. Plays the first track. Plays the first track of
the
Top play. current folder
---
[! ], IT ]Increases and decreases volume
(in all modes).
._------
O~~], ~]
Moves preset channels up Moves tracks up and down.
and down. When pressed and held for 1second: Fast-forward/fast-
backward.
._---------
[~II ]No function Switches between playback and pause I
I
~-_ .. _." ... _---, .... _." .. :;
[MUTE]
Turns mute on and off.
Switches between playback and pause I
---~l
[ISR] Recalls ISR radio station
in memory
Press and hold for 2seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR (radio mode O~~_) _
[DISP] Switches between main display and clock display. Switch among main
a/spray.
folder number display,
TITLE display, clock display
[SCN] Preset scan. Scan
play.
Scan play.
When pressed and held for 2When pressed and held
for
seconds: Auto store. 1second: Folder scan
[RPT] No function Repeat play. Repeat play.
When pressed and held tor
1second: Folder repeat.
[RDM]
No function Random play. Random play.
When pressed and held for
1second: Folder random
*Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.
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Basic Operations Note:
Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page 3.
Be sure to lower the volume before switch-
ing 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 sud-
den loud volume may hurt your hearing and
damage the unit.
Turning onloff the power
Note:
•
Be careful about using this unit for along time
without running
the engine. If you drain the car's
battery
too much, 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. The illumination and display on the unit light
up. The unit automatically remembers its last
Operation mode and will automatically switch
to display that mode.
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1second
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.
Selecting amode
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the Opera-
tion mode.
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the Op-
eration mode changes
in the following order:
Radio mode ~ CD/MP3IWMA mode ~
AUX mode ~ Radio mode ...
Note:
•
If the CD mode is selected when no disc is inserted,
the display shows "NO DISC".
Switching the display
Press the [D] button to select the desired display.
Each time you press the [D] button, the display
switches
in the following order:
USB Mode
Main display ~ clock display ~ Main display
Note: This function only apply for model DB279USB
•
Radio mode
Main Display ~ Clock Display ~ Main Display ...
• CD mode
Main Display (Track No., Play Time) ~
Clock Display ~ Main Display ...
•
MP3IWMA mode
Main-1 Display (Track No., Play Time) ~
Main-2 Display (Folder No., Play Time) ~
Track ~ Folder ~Title ~ Album ~ Artist ~
~ Clock Display ~ Main-1 Display ...
•
AUX mode
Main Display ~ Clock Display ~ Main Display ...
*Once selected, the preferred display becomes the
display default. When afunction adjustment such
as volume is made, the screen will momentarily
switch
to that function's display, then revert back
to the preferred display several seconds after the
adjustment.
Adjusting the volume
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise increases
the volume; turning
it counterclockwise decreas-
es the volume. "VOL XX" will
be displayed where
"XX"
is the volume level from 0(minimum) to 33
(maximum).
* The factory default setting for volume is 'VOL
13".
Sound mode adjustments
1. Press the [J'] button to enterthe Sound Adjust-
ment mode.
2. Press the [ ~ , ~~] button to select the
"item name".
"Z-EHCR"
t
"BASS"
t
"TREBLE"
t
"BALANCE"
t
"FADER"
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Basic Operations
• B-BOOST: b~ emphasized
(€~ indicator lights in the display)
•IMPACT :
ba~s and treble emphasized
(~ indicator lights in the display)
~pr'
•EXCITE :bass and treble emphasized mid
de-emphasized
(~) indicator lights in the display)
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Setting the Z-Enhancer
This unit is provided with 3types of sound tone
effects stored
in memory. Select the one you pre-
fer.
2-1. Press the [~, ~~I] button and select "Z-
EHCR".
3-1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to change to the
following sound tone effect.
3. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
selected Sound mode.
Z-EHCR
Selection type :OFF
~ B-BOOST ~
IMPACT~EXCITE ~OFF ...
BASS
Adjustment range: -7 to +7
TREBLE
Adjustment range : -7 to +7
BALANCE:
Adjustment range: LEFT 12 to RIGHT 12
FADER
Adjustment
range: FRONT 12 to REAR 12
Notes:
• If no operation is performed for more than 10 sec-
onds, the Audio mode is cancelled and returns to
the previous mode.
•Bass and Treble can only be adjusted when the
"Z-EHCR" is off.
Adjusting the bass
2-1. Press the [J'] button and select "BASS
with
[~, .... ]button.
3-1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise
em
phasizes the bass; turning it counterclock
wise attenuates the bass.
"BASS XX" will be displayed where
"XX'· is
the value from -7 to +7.
Note:
• The factory default setting is "BASS 0".
Adjusting the treble
2-1. Press the [J'] button and select "TREBLE",
with [ ~ , .... ]button.
3-1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the bass; turning
it counterclock-
wise attenuates the bass.
"TREB XX" will be displayed where "XX"
is
the value from -7 to +7.
Note:
• The factory default setting is "TREB 0".
Adjusting the balance
2-1. Press the [J' ]button and select "BALANCE'.
with [ ~ , .... ]button.
3-1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the right speaker;
turning
it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the left speaker.
The display changes as follows:
"RIGHT XX" will be displayed where "XX"
is
the value from 1to 12.
"LEFT XX" will be displayed where "XX"
is
the value from 1to 12.
Notes:
• When Balance is 0, "CENTER" will be displayed
instead.
•
The factory default setting is "CENTER".
:no sound effect
"OFF"
t
"B-BOOST"
t
"IMPACT"
t
"EXCITE"
•OFF
Note:
• The factory default setting is "OFF".
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Basic Operations
Adjusting the fader
2-1. Press the [J' ]button and select "FADER".
with [ ..... , ~ ]button.
3-1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the front speakers;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the rear speakers.
The display changes as follows:
"FRONT XX" will be displayed where "XX" is
the value from 1to 12.
"REAR XX" will be displayed where "XX" is
the value from 1to 12.
Notes:
•When Fader is 0, "CENTER' will be displayed
instead.
•The factory default setting is "CENTER".
Adjusting MAGNA BASS EX
The MAGNA BASS EX does not adjust the low
sound area like the normal sound adjustment
function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound
area to provide you with adynamic sound.
1. Press and hold the [J' ]button for 1second
or longer to turn on the MAGNA BASS EX ef-
fect.
~
M~ indicator lights in the display.
2. Press and hold the [J' ]button for 1second
or longer to turn off the MAGNA BASS EX ef-
fect. indicator goes off from the display.
Note:
•The factory default setting is "OFF".
AUX function
This system has an external jack input in the front
panel where you can listen to sounds and music
from external devices connected to this unit.
1. Connect the external music playerto the [AUX]
input.
2. Press the [SRC] button and select the AUX
mode to activate the AUX function.
Notes:
• Use only the 3.5mm stereo jack for the AUX jack
input.
• Volume can be adjusted through the unit. If you
face difficulties of hearing sound even after volume
has been adjusted, please refer section "Selecting
AUX IN sensitivity" on page 19 for details.
USB Function
This sistem has an external Jack input in the
front panel wehre you can listen to sunds and
music from external devices connected to this
unit.
1. Connect the external music player to the USB
input.
2. Press the SRC buttom and select the USB
mode to activate the USB function.
Note: The function USB apply only for the model
DB279USB
According at your model acquired with your
distributor.
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Radio Mode Operations
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the Radio
mode. then the radio will be on.
2. To select apreset band. press the [BND] but-
ton, and then select one of the preset bands
such as FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
Every time the [BND] button is pressed. the
band switches in the following order:
F1 ~ F2 ~ F3 ~ AM ~ F1 ...
3. Press the [, .......... , ~~,] button to tune in the
desired station.
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired
band (FM or AM)
* If MANU" is lit in the display. oress and hold
the [BND] button for 1second or longer.
"MANU" in the display goes off and seek tuning
is now available.
2. Press the [, .......... , ~~I] button to start automatic
station tuning.
When the [~~,] button is pressed. search will
be performing in the direction of higher fre-
quencies. When the [, .......... ]button is pressed,
search will be performed 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 fre-
quency 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 !It in the display and manual tuning
is now available.
2. Tune into astation
• Quick tuning:
Press and hold the [, .......... . ""~I Jbutton for 1sec-
ond or longer to begin static·rJ tuni!'Q.
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• Step tuning:
Press the [I ........... ~~I ]button to perform manual
tuning.
Preset memory function
Preset memory function can store up to 24 sta-
tions
Six stations for each of FM 1, Ffvl2, FM3 and AM.
Manual memory function
1. Press the [BND] button and to select 3. band
you want to store in th9 memory.
2. Press the [,~ ...... ~~] button to tune Into a
desired station.
3. 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 6stations
that are automatically tuned in sequentially. If 6
receivable stations cannot be received. aprevi-
ously stored station remains un-overwritten at
the memory position.
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired
band (FM or AM).
2. Press and hold the [~ II] button for 2seconds
or longer. The stations with good reception are
stored automatically to the preset channels
"A-STORE" will be displayed.
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 [~II] button.
2. When adesired station is tuned in, press the
[~II] button again to continue receiving that
station. "P-SCN" will be displayed and "SeN"
indicator lights in the display.
Note:
• Be careful not to press and hold the r~ IIJ button
for 2seconds or longer. otherwise the auto store
function is engaged and the unit starts storing sta-
tions.

Radio Mode Operations
Recalling apreset station
Atotal of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2,
6-FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio
stations
in memory. Pressing the correspond-
D!RECT] button reca!!s the stored radio fre-
quency 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.
Instant station recall (ISR)
Instant station recall is aspecial radio preset that
instantly accesses afavorite radio station at a
touch of abutton. The ISR function even oper-
ates with the unit
in other modes.
•ISR memory
1. Select the station that you wish to store in ISR
memory.
2. Press and hold the USR] button for 2seconds
or longer.
•Recalling astation with ISR
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on the
radio function and tune the selected radio sta-
tion. "ISR" appears
in the display. Press the USR]
button again to return to the previous mode.
CD/MP3IWMA Mode
Operations
What is MP3?
MP3 is an audio compression method and clas-
sified 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 compres-
sion to about
12 percent of its initial size with a
high quality sound. 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 Au-
dio,
an audio file format developed by Microsoft
Corporation.
Notes:
• WMA file with DRM (Digital Rights Management)
will be skipped from being playback and jump to
the next track.
•Windows Media
TM, and the Windows® logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.
Note:
•Personally constructed WMA files are used at your
own responsibility.
•Precautions when creating MP3/WMA
disc
•Usable sampling rates and bit rates:
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
•Folder structure
1. Adisc with afolder having more than 8hierar-
chical levels will be impossible.
•File extensions
•Always add afile extension ".MP3" or ".WMA"
to MP3 or
WMA file by using single characters
letters. If you add afile extension other than
specified
or forget to add the file extension, the
file cannot be played.
•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 dis-
played as the title during
MP3IWMA play but
the title must be within 28 single byte alphabeti-
cal letters and numerals (including an exten-
sion) respectively.
3. Do not affix aname to afile inside afolder
having the same name.
•Number of files or folders
1. Up to 254 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 254 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.
CD-DAlMP3IWMA selection on
multi-session CD
1. If amulti-session CD which contains CD-DA
and MP3IWMAfiles
is being inserted, usercan
select either CD-DA
or MP3IWMA files to be
played.
2. Default setting for files to be played on multi-
session
CD is CD-DA files.
3. Press the [BND] button for more than 1second
will toggle between selection of CD-DA and
MP3IWMA files to be played.
4. When CD-DAtype is selected, displaywill show
"M-SESS" then "CD". When
MP3IWMA type
is selected, display will show "M-SESS" then
"MP3".
5. CD-DA/MP3IWMAselection function can only
be performed in
CD/MP3IWMA mode. It will
only activate after re-insert CD.
For example,
current setting is CD-DA type. Press
[BND]
button for morethan 1second to set MP3IWMA
type. User has to eject CD and re-insert again
as to play MP3IWMA files.
6. Types of recording that can be played are as
follows.
D~ng Set to CD Set to MP3IWMA
Mixed with CD-DA Play CD- Play MP3IWMA
and MP3IWMA DA
type tracks
CD-DA type track Play CD- Play CD-DA
only
DA
MP3IWMA type Play MP31 Play MP3IWMA
track only WMA
7. When aMixed mode CD is loaded and CD is
set, the track to be played first is
MP3IWMA
file data and no sound is heard.
Note:
• When playing aCCCD (Copy Control CD), set the
setting to
CD type. When this is set to MP3IWMA
type, the
CD cannot be played normally in some
cases.
: 8 Level
:128
:254
:Max. 28 Characters
:Max. 28 Characters
MP3
....
..
Decode Format MPEG 1, 2and 2.5 -Layer 3
Sampling Rate MPEG-1 :32, 44.1,
48
(kHz)
MPEG-2 : 16, 22.05, 24
MPEG-2.5 :
8, 11.025, 12
Bit-rate (kbps) MPEG-1 :32 -320
MPEG-2 : 8 - 160
MPEG-2.5 : 8 - 160
VBR
WMA
:.
.'
..
... ,.
Sampling rate 48,44.1,32
(kHz)
Bit-rate (kbps) 32 -192
Folder Level Limit
Max. Folder Support
Max. Files Support
Folder Name
File Name
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode 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 yourhand or fingers in the
disc insertionslot. Also neverinsertforeign
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.
•This
unit is designed for play of 12cm com-
pact
disc only. Do not attempt to use Bcm
CD singles in this unit, eitherwith or without
an adaptor, as damage
to the player and/or
disc can occur. Such damage will not be
covered
by the warranty on this product.
Backup eject function
Pressing the [ ~ ]button ejects the disc even if
the power to the unit was not turned on. Remove
the disc after it is ejected.
Notes:
• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this
can damage the CD.
• If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for 15
seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded (Auto
reload).
Listening to a disc already loaded
in the unit
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP31
WMA mode. "CD/MP3" will be displayed.
When the unit enters CD/MP3/wMA mode, play
starts automatically.
Note:
•The default display is Main Display (Track No.1 Play
Time).
Loading a CD
Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with
the labeled side facing up. "LOADING" appears
in the display, the CD plays automatically after
loading.
Notes:
•When the unit enters the CD/MP3IWMA mode,
"FILEREAD" will be displayed to check the disc
type and its contents.
• If the inserted disc is aCD-DA format, "CD" will be
displayed for awhile. However, if the inserted disc
is aMP3IWMA format, "MP3" will be displayed for
awhile. MP3IWMA indicator will be lit on according
to type of file detected.
e~, indicator will be lit on if MP3 file is detected.
Q:indicator will be lit on if WMA file is detected.
""'>""" Then, the first track will be played automati-
cally.
• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be an-
other CD in the mechanism or the unit may require
service.
• Discs not bearing the ~ITQ~~ mark cannot be played
by this unit.
•Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
Ejecting the CD
Press the [ ~ ]button, then the CD will be eject-
ed.
Notes:
• If the CD is not removed after ejecting, CD will
be automatically reloaded after 15 seconds and
this will not automatically switch to CD/MP3IWMA
mode.
Pausing play
1. Press the [ ~ II] button to pause play. "PAUSE"
appears in the display.
2. To resume CD play, press the [ ~ II] button
again.
Display selection
1. You can choose the display type for CD-DA or
MP3/wMA disc by pressing the [D] button.
To select the next type, press the [Dj button
again.
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
The arrangement is shown below.
•CD-DA disc
Main-1 Display (Track No., Play Time) ~
Clock Display ~ Main-1 Display ...
r*o--/- d !~/~' d f::
i:
;'51
~,_._---'*""_-#
Title display
1. There are 5 types of display for the Title Dis-
play.
The arrangement is shown below.
After 2seconds
(Folder No., Play Time)
+
(Track no., Play Time)
+
(Folder Title)
(~~:;:~ "'<M~~y:
i; I1 I. ;.... !--+
\ __ ~_ .• ,l ,-. __ .. __ "_~~" .. ,.~._ ,,
+ (Title Tag)
i'-_._-·-_-----·--"'\ .---- : - ".
i--:: Ei: :t:; ;. -+ rlJi~./ _rr~:{::· .J:' .11
»~_...:.~ «,l
+ (Album Tag)
;-1 i-r' TI ,~j TJ --+ (~~-C.-J
(Artist Tag)
2. If aMP3IWMAfile does notsupport for 103TAG
or the file is encoded with 103TAG header that
does not consist of any TAG information, the
display will
show "NO TITLE".
Notes:
•The folder name will be displayed as "ROOT" which
the file allocates
in the root folder.
•For MP3, it supports
103 Tags V2.4/2.3/2.2/1.1/
1.0.
•The MP3 player decodes each file 103 TAG ver 2
by default, if 103 TAG ver 2 is unavailable, 103 TAG
ver 1will be decoded.
•UNICODE
103 (Chinese, Japanese and etc) is not
supported. Only ASCII characters can be displayed
in Tags.
•
If 103 has Japanese or Chinese character. "*, will
be displayed as substitution.
TITLE
DISPLAY
rf:; t :i -'--tcfZ-;l
l<..,,>.~ .. __ . ",-:
(Clock)
eTC] c!-TI7FTfn
(Track no., Play Time)
+
•MP3IWMA disc
Main-1 Display (Track No., Play Time)~
Main-2 Display (Folder No., Play Time) ~
Track ~ Folder ~ Title Tag ~ Album Tag ~
Artist Tag ~ Clock Display ~ Main-1 Display ...
where Track, Folder, Title Tag, Album Tag and
Artist Tag are called Title Display.
[H --,_. ::CL.~.~.:.~.·.·.-.;J
'1:. __ "'_""',.. ....... :..-, __ ~"" ~~ .. "....v
(Clock)
Note:
•Each of the items in Title Display will display
"TRACK", "FOLDER", "TITLE",
"ALBUM" or" ART
1ST" respectively for 2seconds before showing
related title information.
Selecting a track
• Track-up
1. Press the [~ ]button to move to the begin-
ning of the next track.
2. Each time the [~] button is pressed, play-
back proceeds to another track in the advanc-
ing direction.
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
Track-down
1. Press the [ ~] button to move the beginning
of the current track.
2. Press the [~] button twice to move to the
beginning of the previous track.
Fast-forward/fast-backward
•Fast-forward
Press and hold the [~] button for 1second or
longer.
•Fast-backward
Press and hold the [~] button for 1second or
longer.
*ForAudio CD mode pressing the[ ..... ,~] button
for 1second or longer will move forward or back-
ward 5times faster than normal play.
*For MP3IWMAmode pressing the{ ..... ,~] button
for 1second or longer will move forward or back-
ward 5times faster than normal play.
MP3IWMA playing order
When selected for play folder up down functions,
files and folders are accessed in the order in
which they were written by the CD-ROM writer.
Because of this, the order in which they are ex-
pected to be played may not match the order in
which they are actually played. You may be able
to set the order in which MP3IWMA are to be
played by writing them onto amedium such as
aCD-R with their file names beginning with play
sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depend-
ing on your CD writer.
For example, amedium with the following folder/
file hierarchy is shown
below.
Example of amedium's folder/file hierarchy
.----, L@-B®
(iJ~[m®
,---' (;) ---!f1'1 ®
L...:=:...J ®
..--V§J-~
I----[m®
I---[m®
I----[m@
t----IJO --~ ®
1----1/0 --@J CD
1----
lf
6
, 0
level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4
[ fJ Root V Folder @J File J
Folder select
This function allows you to select afolder con-
taining MP3IWMA files and start playing from the
first track in the folder.
1. Press the [ON] or the [UP] button.
Press the [ON] button to move the previous
folder. Press the [UP] button to move the next
folder.
o
Root folder
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
* Press the{UP] button while in the final folder to
shift to the first folder.
* Folder without an MP3IWMA file is not selectable.
* Folder name will be displayed for a while.
2. Press the [~,~] button to select atrack.
Top function
The top function resets the CD player to the first
track of the disc. Press the [BND] button to play
the first track (Track
No.1) on the disc.
* In case of MP3IWMA, the first track of afolder being
played will be returned.
Other various play functions
Scan play CD-DA:
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.
"TRK SCN" appears
in the display while the
"SCN" indicator lights
in the display.
* Scan play starts from the next track after the
track currently being played.
* Scan play will proceed to next folder after all
the tracks in the current folder have been
scanned.
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• Repeat play
CD-DA, MP3IWMA:
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 while the
"RPT" indicator lights
in the display.
• All repeat play
MP3IWMA:
This function allows you to play all tracks
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 while the
"r.:.1B" indicator light in the display
•
Random play
CD-DA:
This function allows you to play all tracks record-
ed on adisc
in arandom order.
MP3IWMA:
This function allows you to play all tracks of cur-
rent folder in arandom order.
1. Press the [ROM] button to perform random
play.
• All random play
MP3IWMA:
This function allows you to play all the tracks of
all the folders recorded on
an MP3/WMA disc in
arandom order.
1. Press and hold the [ROM] button for 1second
or longer to perform folder random play.
"ALL ROM" appears in the display while the
"~" and "ROM" indicators light in the dis-
•
To cancel play
1. Press the operating button previously se-
lected.
play.