Clarion DB365USB User manual

Contents
1. FEATURES 2
2. CONTROLS 3
MAIN UNIT 3
DISPLAY 3
3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY 4
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions 4
4. PRECAUTIONS 6
5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS 7
6. DCP (Detachable Control Panel) 8
7. REMOTE CONTROL 9
Inserting the Battery 9
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons 10
8. OPERATIONS 11
Basic Operations 11
Radio Mode Operations 13
CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations 14
USB Mode Operation 16
Operation Common to CD and USB Drive 18
Operations Common to Each Mode 21
9. TROUBLESHOOTING 22
10. ERROR DISPLAYS 24
11. SPECIFICATIONS 24
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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
•Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the
detachable panel.
[A] button
•Press the button to switch to the ADJ mode.
[ 1'llII'llII, ~I] buttons
•Selectastation while in the Radio mode orselect
atrack when listening to aCD/USB. These
buttons is used to make various settings.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to enter the fast-forward or fast-backward in
CD/USB mode.
[A-M] button
•Press the button to switch to the Audio mode
(Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader).
•Press and hold for 1second or longerto turn on
or off the M-B EX mode.
[BND] button
•Switch the band, seek tuning or manual tuning
while
in the Radio mode.
•
Playa first track while in the CD/MP3IWMA or
USB mode.
[lSR] button
•Recall ISR radio station in memory.
•Press and hold for 2seconds or longer: Store cur-
rent station into ISR memory (Radio mode only).
[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.
[0] button
•During Radio/CD mode, switch the display
indication (Main display, Clock display).
•During MP3IWMAlUSB mode, switch the display
indication
in the following order:
Track No.lPlay time
-+ Folder No./Track No.
-+ Title Display -+ Clock Display -+ Track No.1
Play time ...
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[Z] button
•Press the button to select one of the 3types
of sound characteristics already stored in
memory.
[T] button
•Press the button to switch the track titles, while
in the MP3IWMAlUSB mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to scroll the title during title display, while
in the
MP3IWMAor USB mode.
[UP], [ON] buttons
•Select the Folder (MP3/WMA disc or USB
drive).
•Press the button to select CD-DAor MP3IWMA
on amulti-session disc.
[ROM] button
•Perform random playwhile in the CD/MP3IWMA
or USB mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to perform folder random play while
in the MP3/
WMAor USB mode.
[SCN] button
•Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track
while
in the CD/MP3IWMAor USB mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second
or
longer to perform folder scan play while in the
MP3IWMAor USB mode.
[RPT] button
•Repeat play while in the CD/MP3IWMAor USB
mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to perform folder repeat play while
in the MP3/
WMA or USB mode.
[DIRECT] buttons
•Store astation into memory or recall it directly
while
in the Radio mode.
[USB PORT]
•USB drive insertion port.

Names of the Buttons and Their
Functions
[~] button
•Eject aCD when it is loaded into the unit.
[CD SLOT]
• CD insertion slot.
[SENSOR]
•Receiver for remote control unit.
•Operating range: 30°
in all directions.
[ ~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 a track while
in the CD/MP31
WMA or USB mode.
[ROTARY] knob
•Adjustthe volume byturning the knob clockwise
or counterclockwise.
•Use the knob to perform various settings.
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During extreme cold temperatures, condensa-
tion mayform on the disc and/or the optical part
of the player. If the disc exhibits condensation,
carefully wipe off the disc with asoft cloth.
In
the event the disc still does not play properly,
eject the disc and allow the condensation to
disappear naturally from the optical parts of
the player. Radio, Auxiliary and USB functions
can still be during this time which may take up
to
an hour.
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.
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads may cause
the
CO 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.
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MANUFACTURED: CLARION MALAYSIA
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SERIAL No.
PE-2872B
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276-0080-00
Clarion Co.,Ltd.
MADE IN MALAYSIA

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.
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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 compact discsthat have large scratch-
es, are misshapen,
or cracked, etc. Use of such
discs will cause mlsoperation or damage.
Do not use any solvents such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to
clean compact discs.
No
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
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Removing the disc
This unit has been designed specifi II for play-
back of compact discs bearing the mark. No
other discs can be played.
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.
Do not expose compact discsto direct sunlight or
any heat source.
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.
Roughness
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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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DCP case
DCP
Note:
•If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with asoft, dry
cloth only.
•TheDCP can easily be damaged by impact.
After removing it, be careful not to drop it
or SUbject it to strong shocks.
•If the FLIP DOWN PANEL is kept open, the
DCP may drop due to vibration of the car.
This may result in damage to the DCP. So
close the FLIP DOWN PANEL or remove the
DCP and store in the case.
•Theconnectorconnecting themain
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 DCP, in the orientation as shown in the
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP
case. (Ensure the DCP is
in the correct orienta-
tion.)
3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.
*The DCP is unlocked.
Attaching the DCP
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main
unit.
2. Insert the left side of the DCP to attach into
the main unit.
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1second or longer
to switch off the power.
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.
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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 DCP with you when
leaving the car.
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Inserting the Battery
1. Turn overthe remote control unit 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 up-
wards.
3. Press the battery
in the direction indicated by
the arrow so that it slides into the compart-
ment.
4. Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks into
place.
Notes:
Misuse may result in rupture of the battery, produc-
ing 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 not subject batteryto heat, ordispose 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
Press the button to power on.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer: Power off.
Switch among Radio, CO/MP3IWMA, USB and AUX.
[BND]
Switch reception band. Play the first track.
Top play.
[!], [T]
Increase and decrease volume (in all modes).
[I~~], [~~I]
[~II]
[MUTE]
Move preset channels up
and down. Move tracks up and down.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer: Fast-
forward/fast-backward.
Switch between playback and pause.
[lSR]
Recall ISR radio station in memory.
Press and hold for 2seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR memory (radio
mode only).
[DISP] Switch among main display and clock display. Switch among main dis-
play, title display and clock
display.
[SeN]
[RPT]
[ROM]
Preset scan.
Press and hold the button
for 2seconds or longer:
Auto store.
No function.
No function.
Scan play.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer to
perform folder scan play while
in the MP3IWMAor USB
mode.
Repeat play.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer to
perform folder repeat play while
in the MP3IWMA or USB
mode.
Random play.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer to
perform folder random play while
in the MP3IWMA or
USB mode.
*Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.
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Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page
3.
Basic Operations
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 on/off the power
Note:
•Be careful about using this unit for along time
without running the engine. If you 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. 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 a mode
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 ~ CDIMP3IWMA mode ~
(USB mode) ~ AUX mode ~ Radio
mode...
Notes:
•Ifthe CD mode is selected when no disc is inserted,
the display shows "NO DISC".
•If no USB drive is inserted, USB mode will not be
displayed.
Switching the display
Press the [0] button to select the desired display.
Each time you press the
[0] button, the display
switches
in the following order:
•Radio/CD Mode:
Main display ~ Clock display ~ Main display
•MP3IWMAlUSB Mode:
Main-1 display (Track No., play time) ~ Main-
2Display (Folder No., Track No.) ~ Title
Display ~ Clock Display ~ Main-1 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.
*The volume level is from 0(minimum) to 33 (maxi-
mum).
Audio mode adjustments
1. Press the [A-M] button to selecttheAdjustment
mode. The mode switches as follows each time
the [A-M] button is pressed:
BASS ~ TREB ~ BAL ~ FAD ~ Previous
mode
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the
selected Audio mode.
BASS (Bass) :Adjustment range :-7 to +7
TREB (Treble): Adjustment range: -7 to +7
BAL (Balance): Adjustment range: L13 to R13
FAD (Fader) :Adjustment range: F12 to R12
*The display returns to the previous mode 7
seconds after the adjustment.
Note:
•Bass and Treble can only be adjusted when the
"Z-Enhancer" is off.
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Basic Operations
Setting
the Z-Enhancer
This unit are provided with 3types of sound tone
effects stored in memory. Select the one you pre-
fer.
*The factory default setting is "Z-EHCR OFF".
Each time you press the [Z] button, the tone ef-
fect changes in the following order:
"Z-EHCR OFF" ~ "Z-EHCR 1" ~ "Z-EHCR 2"
"Z-EHCR 3" ~ "Z-EHCR OFF" ...
• Z-EHCR 1 : bass emphasized
• Z-EHCR 2 : bass and treble emphasized
•Z-EHCR 3 : bass and treble emphasized
mid de-emphasized
•Z-EHCR OFF :no sound effect
Adjusting the balance
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "BAL 0".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise empha-
sizesthe sound from the right speaker; turning
itcounterclockwise emphasizesthe sound from
the left speaker.
*The factory default setting is "SAL 0".
(Adjustment range: L13 to R13)
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the Function
mode is reached.
Adjusting the fader
1. Press the [A-M] button and select "FAD 0".
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise em-
phasizes the sound from the front speakers;
turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the
sound from the rear speakers.
*The factory default setting is "FAD 0".
(Adjustment range: F12 to R12)
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the
[A-M] button several times until the Function
mode is reached.
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.
*The factory default setting is off.
1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1second or
longerto turn on the MAGNA BASS EX effect.
"M-B EX" lights in the display.
2. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1second or
longerto turn off the MAGNA BASS EX effect.
"M-B EX" goes off from the display.
AUX function
This system has external input jacks so you can
listen to sounds and music from external devices
connected to this unit.
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the AUX
mode to activate the AUX function.
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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]
button, then select one of the preset bands
such as FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM. Every time
the [BND] button
is pressed, the display will
change as:
FM1-+FM2 -+ FM3 -+
AM -+ FM1 ...
3. Press the [I~~, ~I] button to tune in the
desired station.
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired
band (FM orAM).
*If "MANU" is lit in the display, press and hold
the [BND] button for 1second or longer.
"MANU"
in the displaygoes off and seek tuning
is now available.
2. Press the [ I~~ , ~~I ]button to start automatic
station tuning.
When the
[~I] button is pressed, search will
be performing
in the direction of higher fre-
quencies. When the [ I~] 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 lit in the display and manual tuning
is now available.
2. Tune into a station.
• Quick tuning:
Press and hold the [I~, ~I] button for 1second
or longer to begin station tuning.
•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 FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM.
Manual memory function
1. Press the [BND] button, to select aband you
want to store
in the memory.
2. Press the [ I~ , ~~I] button to tune into adesired
station.
3. Press and hold one ofthe [DIRECT] buttons for
2seconds or longerto 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.
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.
Note:
• Be careful not to press and hold the [ ~II ]button
for 2seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store
function is,engaged and the unit starts storing sta-
tions.
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Radio Mode Operations
Recalling apreset station
Atotal of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio sta-
tions
in memory. Pressing the corresponding [DI-
RECT] button recalls 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.
*Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons
for 2seconds or longerto store that station into
preset memory.
Instant station recall (lSR)
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. Selectthe 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 USR] 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 returnto 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:
•If you playa file with DRM (Digital Rights Manage-
ment) for WMA remaining ON, no audio
is output.
•Windows Media™, 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 8, click
on TOOLS
~ OPTIONS ~ COpy MUSIC
tab, then under COPY SETTINGS unclick the
check box for PROTECT CONTENT. Then,
reconstruct files.
2. When using Windows Media Player 9, click
on TOOL
~ OPTIONS ~ MUSIC RECORD
tab, then under Recording settings, unclickthe
checkbox for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC.
Then, reconstruct files.
3. When using Windows Media Player 10, clickon
TOOL
~ OPTIONS ~ RIP MUSIC tab, then
under Rip settings, unclick the check box for
COpy PROTECT MUSIC. Then, reconstruct
files. Personally constructed
WMA files are
used at your own responsibility.
• Precautions when creating MP3IWMA
disc
Please refer to the usable sampling rates and
bit rates of chapter "11. SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 24.
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
•File extensions
•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 can-
not be played.
•Logical format (File system)
1. When writing MP3IWMA file on aCD-R disc or
CD-RWdisc, 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 mustbe within 28 single byte alphabeti-
cal letters and numerals (including an exten-
sion).
3. Do not affix aname to afile inside afolder
having the
same name.
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 neverinsertforeign
objects into the slot.
•Do
not insert discs where adhesive comes
out from cellophane tape or arental CD
label, or discs with markswherecellophane
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.
•Folder structure
1. Adisc with afolder having more than 8hierar-
chical levels will be impossible.
•Number of files or folders
1. Up to 255 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 255 files can be played.
Note:
•The company will not guarantee any unexpected
result caused by exceeding the files limitation.
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 occurdepending 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 MP3IWMA files is being inserted, usercan
select either
CD-DA or MP3IWMA files to be
played.
Note:
•CD-DA files will always be the first to be played
while MP3IWMA files will be playing subsequent-
ly.
2. Press the [UP] button will move to the next
folder and
MP3IWMA files to be played. Press
the [ON] button atthe time will return to
CD-DA
playing files.
Backup eject function
Just pressing the [~] button ejects the disc even
if the power to the unit was not turned on. Re-
move 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).
• 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to remove
it when ejected.
Listening to a disc already loaded
in
the unit
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/M P31
WMAmode.
When the unit enters the CD/MP3IWMA mode,
play starts automatically.
If there is no disc loaded, the indication "NO
DISC" appears in the title display.
Radio ~ CDIMP3IWMA ~ (USB) ~ AUX ~
Radio...
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
Loading aCD
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:
•Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
•If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be an-
other CD in the mechanism or the unit may require
service.
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•DIscs not beanng the DIGITALAUDID mark and CD-ROMs
cannot be played by this unit.
•Some CDs recorded
in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not be usable.
Loading 8cm compact discs
*No adapter is required to play an 8cm CD.
*Insert the 8cm CD into the center of the insertion
slot.
For CD/MP3IWMAplayback, please refer to "Op-
erations Common to CD and USB Drive".
USB Mode Operation
What is USB?
USB is the abbreviation of Universal Serial Bus,
an external bus standard that supports data
transfer rates of 12Mbps. The main unit is USB
2.0 compatible. (It is compliant with Universal Se-
rial Bus Revision 1.1 specification, which is Full
Speed supported but not running at High-Speed).
This means that the transfer rates only supports
until 12Mbps, which is the maximum speed of
USB1.1. USB also support hot plugging, which is
the ability to add and remove devices to amain
unit while the unit is running and automatically
recognize the change.
Supported audio files playback
Only MP3 and WMA files are currently support-
ed. For further information on MP3IWMA play-
back, please refer to "Operations Common
To
CD and USB Drive".
Hot plugging function
When the unit is power on, this function allows
you to start playing the tracks automatically when
the USB drive
is inserted.
•Do not try to put your hand or fingers in
the USB insertion port. Also never insert
foreign objects into the port.
•Do not insertUSB devices other than "USB
mass storage class" as this will have no
function to the main unit or deviceand may
have unexpected result.
•Themain unit cannotbeconnected with the
personal computer or laptop.
•USB drive that contains WMA files with
DRM protected will not beread by the main
unit.
•Reading time for aUSB drive may differ
depends on the contents of the data.
•USB driveinsertion may resultin protruding
as it might be dangerous to the user while
driving. Forsafetypurposes, it is advisable
to use an USB extension cable to connect
between the USB drive and the USB port
on the main unit.
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USB Mode Operation
•USB drives may have different shape de-
pends on brands. Some USB drives may
not be able to plug into the port due to the
shape design. Please use an extension
cable instead.
•The company will not guaranteethat every
USB drive brands will be able to work with
the main unit.
•Please remove your USB drive while you
are not inside your vehicle because USB
drive may not have automotive specifica-
tion and it will be damaged by overheating
environment.
• Electrostatic may result data loss in the
USB drive.
•The company will not responsible for any
data losswhen using the USB drive with the
main unit. Please backup your data before
proceeding.
•Please make sure that the total supported
files limitation in the USB drive, which are
255 files. The company will not guarantee
anyunexpected resultcaused byexceeding
the files limitation.
Listening to a track with USB drive
already plug into the unit
Press the [SRC] button to select the USB mode.
When the unit enters the
USB mode, track will
start to play automatically.
If there is no USB drive inserted, USB mode will
not be shown for selection.
*The mode changes each time the [SRC] button is
pressed.
Radio -+ CDIMP3IWMA -+ (USB) -+ AUX -+
Radio ...
Plugging in aUSB drive
Plug the USB drive into the port with the correct
direction.
Note:
•Do not forcibly plug the USB drive to the port with
incorrectdirection as this will damagethe USB drive
as well as the USB port.
Unplug the USB drive
Just pull out the USB drive from the port during
USB mode, the unitwill revert to Radio mode au-
tomatically.
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Operation Common to CD and USB Drive
Pausing play
1. Press the [ ~II] button to pause play. "PAUSE"
appears
in the display.
2. To resume track play, press the [~II] button
again.
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for MP3IWMA.
1. Press the [0] button to display the title.
2. Each time you press the [T] button, the title
display changes
in the following order:
•MP3IWMA disc
Folder ~ Track ~ Album TAG ~ Artist TAG ~
Title TAG ~ Folder ...
Notes:
•If MP3IWMA disc is not input TAG, "NO TAG" ap-
pears
in the display.
•For MP3, supports 103 Tags V2.4/2.3/2.2/1.1/1.0.
•
Tag displays give priority to V2.4/2.3/2.2.
•
In the case of album Tags for WMA, the information
written into the extension header is displayed.
•Only ASCII characters can be displayed
in Tags.
Display selection
1. You can choose the displaytype for MP3IWMA
by pressing the [D] button.
To select the next type, press the [D] button
again.
The arrangement is shown below.
1 ..... 2Q_=181
(Track No., play time)
\11
1F7(')~mS51
(Folder No., track No.)
\11
IEII_PEERl
(Folder)
*Refer to "Title Display Mode"
\11
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Title display mode
1. There are 5types ofdisplayfor the Title Display
mode.
2. To select the nexttype, press the [T] button for
less than 1second.
The arrangement
is shown below.
After 2seconds
C[FOLDER] -[FolderTitle]
C
[TRACK] -[Track Title]
(ALBUM) -----. (Album Tag)
CC(ARTIST ) -----. (ArtistTag )
( TITLE) -----. (Title Tag)
3. The displayed item can be scrolled by pressing
the [T] button for more than 1second.
4. If aMP3IWMA file does not support for ID3
TAG, the display will show "NO TAG"
5. If aMP3IWMAfile encode with ID3 TAG header
but not consist of any
TAG information, the
display will show nothing.
Notes:
•The folder name will be displayed as "ROOT"which
the file allocates
in the root folder.
•The MP3 player decodes each file
103 TAG ver 2
bydefault, if
103 TAG ver2is unavailable, 103 TAG
ver 1will be decoded.
•UNICODE
103 (Chinese, Japanese and etc) is not
supported.
Selecting a track
•Track-up
1. Press the [ ~~I] button to move to the begin-
ning of the next track.
2. Each time the [ ~~I ]button is pressed, playback
proceeds to another track
in the advancing
direction.
•Track-down
1. Press the [I~~] button to move the beginning
of the
cu rrent track.
2. Press the [I~~] button twice to move to the
beginning of the previous track.

Operation Common to CD and USB Drive
Fast-forwardlfast-backward
•Fast-forward
Press and hold the [ ~~I] button for 1second or
longer.
•Fast-backward
Press and hold the [ I ... ]button for 1second or
longer.
*ForAudio CD mode pressing the [1<l1li<l1li ,~~I] button
for 1second or longer will move forward or back-
ward 5times faster than normal play, and pressing
it for 3seconds or longer will do the operation 30
times faster.
*For MP3IWMAmode pressing the [1<l1li<l1li, ~~Il button
for 1second or longer will move forward or back-
ward 5times faster than normal play, and pressing
it for 3seconds or longer will do the operation 10
times faster:
MP3IWMA playing order
When selected for playing folder up down func-
tions, files and folders are accessed in the order
in which they were written by the CD-ROM writer
or USB drive. Because of this, the order in which
they are expected 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/USB drive with their file names
beginning with play sequence numbers such as
"01" to "99", depending on your CD writer.
For example, amedium with the following folder/
file hierarchy is shown below.
Example of amedium's folder/file hierarchy.
o
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
( II Root V Folder [?J File)
Folder Select
This function allows you to select afolder con-
taining MP3IWMAfiles 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.
Root folder
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Operation Common to CD and USB Drive
*Press the [UP] button while in the final folder to
shift to the first folder.
*Folder without an MP3IWMA file is not select-
able.
2. Press the [I ........ , ~~I] button to select atrack.
Top function
Press the [BNO] button, then the CD/USB will
start playing from the first song (track number
1 ).
Other various play functions
•Scan play
CO-OA:
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded
on a
disc.
MP3IWMA:
This function allows you to locate and play the
first
10 seconds of all the tracks in current folder.
1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play.
The indication "SCN" lights
in the display.
*Scan play starts from the next track after the
track currently being played.
•Folder scan play
MP3IWMA:
This function allows you to locate and play the
first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders
on
an MP3IWMA disc/USB drive.
1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1second
or longer to perform folder scan play.
The indications
"ALL ..."and "SCN" light in the
display.
*Folder scan play starts from the next track after
the track currently being played.
•Repeat play
CO-OA, MP3IWMA :
This function allows you to play the current track
repeatedly.
1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat
play.
The indication "RPT" lights in the display.
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•Folder repeat play
MP3IWMA:
This function allows you to play all tracks in the
MP3IWMA folder repeated
Iy.
1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1second
or longer to perform folder repeat
play.
The indications "ALL ..."and "RPT" light in the
display.
•Random play
CO-OA:
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.
The indication "ROM" lights
in the display.
•Folder random play
MP3IWMA:
This function allows you to play all the tracks of
all the folders recorded
on an MP3IWMA discI
USB drive
in arandom order.
1. Press and hold the [ROM] button for 1second
or longer to perform folder random play.
The indications
"ALL ..."and "ROM" light in the
display.
• To cancel play
1. Press the operating button previously se-
lected.