Clarion DXZ365MP User manual

Contents
1. FEATURES 2
2. CONTROLS 3
MAIN UNIT 3
3. BUTTON TERMINOLOGY 4
Names of the Buttons and their Functions 4
Major Button Operations when external equipment
is connected to this unit 5
4. PRECAUTIONS 7
5. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS 8
6. DCP
(Detachable Control Panel) 9
7. REMOTE CONTROL 10
Inserting the Battery 10
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
11
8. OPERATIONS 12
Basic Operations 12
Radio Mode Operations 14
CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations 16
Operations Common to Each Mode
21
9. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES 23
CD Changer Operations 23
TV Operations 24
10. TROUBLESHOOTING ~ 26
11. ERROR DISPLAYS 28
12. SPECIFICATIONS 29
•Flip-down detachable faceplate
•MP3 and
WMA compatible with ID3-TAG display
•"Z-ENHANCER" sound customization &"MAGNA BASS EX" dynamic bass enhancement
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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
[OPEN] button
•Deeply push in [OPEN] button to unlock the flip
down panel.
[ADJ] button
•Press the button to switch to the ADJ 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 aCD while
in the CD/MP3IWMA
mode.
[SENSOR]
•Receiver for remote control unit.
•Operating range: 30°
in all directions.
[lSR] button
•Recall ISR radio station in memory.
•Press and hold for 2seconds or longer: Store
current station into ISR memory (radio mode
only).
[0] button
•Switch the display indication (Main display, Title
display, Clock display).
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to enter the display adjustment mode.
[Z] button
•Press the button to select one of the 3types
of
sound characteristics already stored in
memory.
[T] button
•Press the button to input atitle in the Radio
mode.
•Press the button to input atitle in the CD
mode.
•Press the button to switch the usertitles ortrack
titles, while
in the CD/MP3IWMA mode.
•Press the button to scroll the title during the CD-
text
play, while in the CD/MP3IWMA mode.
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[BND] button
•Switch the band, orseektuning or manual tuning
while
in the radio mode.
•
Playa first track while in the CD/MP3IWMA
mode.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to perform multi-session.
•Press the button to change the character.
[UP], [ON] buttons
•Select the Folder. (MP3IWMA disc only)
[ROM] button
•Perform random play while in the CD/MP3IWMA
mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to perform folder random play while
in the MP31
WMA mode.
[RPT] button
•Repeat play while in the CD/MP3IWMA mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to perform folder repeat play while
in the MP31
WMAmode.
[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 folder scan play while
in the MP31
WMA mode.
[DIRECT] buttons
•Store astation into memory or recall it directly
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.
[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
[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.
[ 1<lllI<lllI , ~~I] lever
•Select astation while in the radio mode orselect
atrack when listening to a
CD. This lever is used
to make various settings.
•Press the lever upward or downward and hold
in position for 1second or longer to enter the
fast-forward or fast-backward mode.
[A] button
•Eject aCD when it is loaded into the unit.
[CD SLOT]
•CD insertion slot.
Major Button Operations when external equipment is
connected to this unit
When the CD/DVD changer is
connected
*
For details, see the section "CD changer opera-
tions".
For the DVD changer, refer to the Owner's
Manual provided with the
DVD changer.
[~II] button
•Play or pause a CD, DVD.
[0] button
•Press the button to display the title.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to enter the display adjust mode.
[T] button
•Press the button switches the usertitles ortrack
titles, etc. while
in the CD changer mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to input atitle
in the CD changer mode.
•Press the button to scroll the title during CD-text
play.
[BND] button
•Move the next disc in increasing order.
[UP], [ON] buttons
•Select the disc.
[ROM] button
•Perform random play. Press and hold the button
for 1second
or longer to perform disc random
play.
[RPT] button
•Perform repeat play. Press and hold the button
for 1second or longer to perform disc repeat
play.
[SCN] button
•Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each
track.
Press and hold the button for 1second orlonger
to perform disc scan play.
[ 1<lllI<lllI , ~~I] lever
•Select atrack when listening to adisc.
•Press the lever upward or downward and hold
in position for 1second or longer to enter the
fast-forward or fast-backward mode.
When theTV is connected
*
For details, see the section "TV Operations".
[ ~II] button
•Perform preset scan while in the TV mode.
Press and hold the button for 2seconds or
longer to perform auto store.
[BND] button
•Switch the band.
Press and hold the button for 1second or longer
to switch to the seek tuning or manual mode.
[DIRECT] buttons
•Store astation into memory or recall it directly.
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Major Button Operations when ex-
ternal equipment is connected to
this unit
[ADJ] button
•Press the button to switch to the ADJ mode.
•Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer to switch to the TV picture mode or VTR
(external) picture mode.
[I ........ , ~~I] lever
•Select astation.
When the Satellite Radio Receiver
is connected
*For details, refer to the Owner's Manual provided
with the Satellite Radio Receiver.
[ ~II] button
•Perform category scan while in the Satellite
mode. Press and hold the button for 2seconds
or longer to perform preset scan.
[lSR] button
•Select acategory.
[DIRECT] buttons
•Store astation into memory or recall it directly
while
in the Satellite mode.
[SRC] button
•Press the button to switch the operation mode
among the Satellite mode, etc.
[I ........ , ~~I] lever
•Select astation.
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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.
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 interfer-
ence will not occur
in aparticular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
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 radiofTV technician for help.
MODEL DXZ36SMP clarion
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AM 530-1710kHzlFM 87.9-107.9MHz
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION
IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
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APPLICABLE AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
CLARION CO.,LTD.
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This product includes technology owned by
Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed
without a license from MSLGP
MANUFACTURED:
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.
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
l'tll#.J;II~e~'.[.1t.'#.';IU.i#;;t
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT NOTAPPROVED BYTHE MANU-
FACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.
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SERIAL No.
PE-2802B
286-6792-00
Clarion Co.,Ltd.
MADE IN MALAYSIA
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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.
No
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.
Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or
any heat source.
Proper way to hold
the compact disc
Removing the disc
Roughness
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.
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.
This unit has been.
designe~ specificgH}!T for R!.fJ.l;
back of compact discs beanng the ffi]o~[Ql or ffi]o~[Ql
mark. No other discs can be playecf.'GITALAUDID IDIGI~~UDII
To remove the compact discfrom its storage case,
press down on the center of the case and lift the
disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.
Note:
•Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These
mayget caught
in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.
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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.
Removing the DCP
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1second or longer
to switch off the power.
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2. Press in the [OPEN] button.
* Jf the flip down panel does not open fully, gently
open it with your hand.
[OPEN] button
3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.
4. Close the HOLD FLAP.
HOLD
Be sure to close the HOLD FLAP for safety
when removing
the DCP.
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.
•The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks.
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 result in damage to the DCP. So close
the FLIP DOWN PANEL or remove the DCP
to store into the case.
•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.
Note:
•If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with asoft, dry
cloth only.
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Inserting the Battery
1. Turn over the 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
upwards.
3. Press the battery in the direction indicated bythe
arrow so that it slides into the compartment.
4. Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks
into place.
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Notes:
Misuse may result in rupture ofthe battery, producing
leakage of fluid and resulting
in personal injury or
damageto surrounding materials. Always follow these
safety precautions:
•Use only the designated battery.
•When replacing the battery, insert properly, with
+/- polarities oriented correctly.
•Do not subjectbatteryto heat, ordispose of
in fire or
water. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
•Dispose of used batteries properly.

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, Satellite radio receiver, CD/MP3IWMA, CD changer,
DVD changer
and TV.
[BND] Switch reception
band. Play the
fi rst track.
Top play.
Move the next disc in Switch reception
increasing order. band.
[!] , [,] Increase and decrease volume (in all modes).
[~] ,[~] Move preset chan- Move tracks up and down.
nels up and down. Press and hold the button for 1second or
longer: Fast-forward/fast-backward.
Move preset chan-
nels up and down.
[~II] No function. Switch between playback and pause. No function.
[MUTE] Turn mute on and off.
[lSR] Recall ISR radio station in memory.
Press and hold for 2seconds or longer: Store current station into ISR memory (radio mode
only).
[DISP] Switch among main display, title display, clock display.
[SeN] Preset scan.
Press and hold the
button for 2seconds
or longer: Auto store.
Scan
play. Scan play.
Press and hold the Press and hold the
button for 1second button for 1second
or longer to perform or longer: Disc scan
folder scan play while play.
in the MP3IWMA
mode.
Preset scan.
Press and hold the
button for 2seconds
or longer: Auto store.
[RPT]
[ROM]
No function.
No function.
Repeat
play.
Press and hold the
button for 1second
or longer to perform
folder repeatplay
while
in the MP3/
WMA mode.
Random play.
Press and hold the
button for 1second
or longer to perform
folder random play
while
in the MP3/
WMAmode.
Repeat play. No function.
Press and hold the
button for 1second
or longer: Disc repeat
play.
Random
play. Switch between TV
Press and hold the and VTR.
button for 1second or
longer: Disc random
play.
*Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.
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Note:
•
If the GD 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
[0] button, the display
switches
in the following order:
Main
display -+Title 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.
* When you have entered atitle in aGD/MP3IWMA,
it appears
in the title display. If you have not en-
tered atitle, "NO TITLE" appears in the title display
instead.
For information on how to enter atitle, refer to the
subsection "Enteringtitles"
in section "Operations
Common
to Each Mode".
Adjusting the volume
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise increases
the volume; turning it counter-clockwise decreases
the volume.
*The volume level is from 0(minimum) to 33 (maxi-
mum).
Audio mode adjustments
1. Press the [A-M] button to selectthe adjustment
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 se-
lected audio mode.
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.
Selecting a mode
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the operation
mode.
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the op-
eration mode changes
in the following order:
Radio mode -+ Satellite mode -+ CD/MP31
WMA mode -+CD changer mode -+ DVD
changer mode -+TV mode -+Radio mode ...
*External equipment not connected with GeNET is
not displayed.
Note:
Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of
chapter
"2. CONTROLS" on page 3.
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
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 remem-
bers its last operation mode and will au-
tomatically switch to display that mode.
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1second
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.
Notes:
•System check
The first time this unit
is turned on after the wire
connections are completed, it must
be checked
what equipment
is connected. When the power is
turned on, the "SYSTEM CHK" appears in the dis-
play, then the unit returns to the clock display mode.
The system check starts within the unit. When the
system check
is complete, press the [SRC] button
again.
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Basic Operations
BASS (Bass) :Adjustment range: -6 to +7
TREB (Treble): Adjustment range:
-6 to +6
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.
Setting the Z-Enhancer
This unit are provided with 3types of sound tone
effects stored
in memory. Select the one you
prefer.
*The factory default setting is "Z-EHCR OFF".
Each time you press the [Z] button, the tone effect
changes
in the following order:
"Z-EHCR OFF" -7 "BASS BOOST" -7 "IMPACT"
-7 "EXCITE"-7 "Z-EHCR OFF" ...
•BASS BOOST: bass emphasized
•IMPACT :bass and treble emphasized
•EXCITE :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-
sizes the sound from the right speaker; turning
it counterclockwise emphasizes the 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 empha-
sizes 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.
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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 [ 1<lllII<lllII , ~~I] lever upward ordownward
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, 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 [ 1<lllII<lllII , ~~I ]lever upward or downward
to start automatic station tuning.
When the lever
is pressed upward, search
will be performing
in the direction of higher
frequencies. When the lever is pressed
downward, 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
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 the [I<lllII<lllII, ~~I] lever upward or downward
and hold
in position for 1second or longerto begin
station tuning.
•Step tuning:
Press the [I<lllII<lllII ,~~I] lever upward or downward to
perform manual tuning.
Preset memory function
Preset memory function can store up to 24
stations:
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<lllII<lllII ,~~I ]leverto tune into adesired
station.
3. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] button for
2seconds or longerto store the current station
into preset memory.
Auto store
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6stations
that are automatically tuned in sequentially.
If 6receivable stations cannot be received, a
previously 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 [PSI AS] button for 2
seconds or longer. The stations with good
reception are stored automaticallyto 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 [PS/AS] button.
2. When adesired station is tuned in, press the
[PS/AS] button again to continue receiving that
station.
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Radio Mode Operations
Note:
• Be careful not to press and hold the [PS/AS] button
for 2seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store
function is engaged and the unit starts storing sta-
tions.
Recalling a preset station
Atotal of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2,
6-FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio
stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding
[DIRECT] 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 longer to 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 operates
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 [ISR] button for 2seconds
or longer.
•Recalling a station with ISR
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on the
radio function and tune the selected radio station.
"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
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 datacompression
to about 12 percent of its initial size with ahigh
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 isWMA?
WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media
Audio, an audiofile 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 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 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, unclick the
Check box for RECORD PROTECTED
MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files. Personally
constructed WMA files are used at your own
responsibility.
• Precautions when creating MP3IWMA
disc
•Usable sampling rates and bit rates:
1. MP3: Sampling rate 11.025 kHz-48 kHz,
Bit rate: 8kbps-320 kbpsNBR
2. WMA: Bit rate 48 kbps-192 kbps
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CD/MP3JWMA Mode Operations
•File extensions
•Always add afile extension ".MP3" or ".WMA"
to MP3 orWMA 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.
•Logical format (File system)
1. When writing MP3IWMAfile 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.
•Folder structure
1. Adisc with a folder having more than 8
hierarchical levels will be impossible.
•Number of files or folders
1. Up to 255 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 512 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-DAlMP3JWMA 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
multisession 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-DA type is selected, display will
show "M-SESS CD". When MP3IWMA type
is
selected, display will show "M-SESS MP3".
5. CD-DA/MP3IWMA selection 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 more than 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.
~g
Set to CD Set
to MP3IWMA
Mixed with CD Play CD Play
MP3/wMA
and MP3/wMA
type tracks
CD type track only Play CD Play CD
MP3/wMA type Play MP3/ Play
MP3/wMA
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
MP3/wMA
type, the CD cannot be played normally in some
cases.
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 cellophanetape 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.
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CD/MP3JWMA Mode Operations
1. Press the [OPEN] button to open the FLIP
DOWN PANEL.
Note:
•If the FLIP DOWN PANEL will not open far enough,
open it gently with your hand.
2. Press the
[A] button. Remove the disc after it
is ejected.
3. Close the FLIP DOWN PANEL.
Notes:
•Always close the FLIP DOWN PANEL once you
take out the disc.
•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/MP31
WMAmode.
When the unit enters the CD/MP3IWMA mode,
play starts automatically.
Ifthere is no disc loaded, the indication "NO DISC"
appears in the title display.
*The mode changes each time the [SRC] button is
pressed. (Modes are not displayed for equipment
that
is not connected.)
Radio -+ (Satellite) ~ CD/MP3IWMA -+ (CD
changer)
-+ (DVD changer) -+ (TV) -+ Radio...
Loading 8em CD
* No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD.
*Insert the 8 cm CD into the center of the insertion
slot.
3. Close the FLIP DOWN PANEL.
Be careful not to catch your hand or fingers
while closing the FLIP DOWN PANEL.
Notes:
•If the FLIP DOWN PANEL does not open fully,
gently open with your hand.
•After loading a
CD, always close the FLI P DOWN
PANEL.
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.
Displaying CD titles
This unit can display title data for CD-textlMP31
WMA disc and user titles input with this unit.
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:
•CD-TEXT data
Usertitle (disc) -+ CD-text title (disc) -+ Artist name
-+ CD-text title (track) -+ User title (disc)...
Loading a CD
1. Press the [OPEN] button to access the CD
SLOT behind the FLIP DOWN PANEL.
2. Insert aCD into the center of the
CD SLOT
with the labeled side facing up.
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.
rllCOMPACT
rllCOMPACT lJlJO~[lli
•Discs not bearing the ~U~1~ or I"GI~~;U0II mark and
CD-ROMs cannot
be played by this unit.
•Some CDs recorded
in CD-R/CD-RW mode may
not
be usable.
•MP3IWMA disc
Folder -+ Track -+ Album TAG -+ Artist TAG
-+ Title TAG -+ Folder...
Notes:
•If the CD playing is not aCD-text data or no user
title has been input, "NO TITLE" appears
in the
display.
•
If MP3IWMA disc is not input TAG, "NO TAG" ap-
pears
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 forWMA, the information
written into the extension header
is displayed.
•Only ASCII characters can
be displayed in Tags.
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
Display selection
1. You can choose the displaytype for MP3IWMA
CD by pressing the [0] button.
To select the next type, press the [0] button
again.
The arrangement is shown below.
I F03<ITOSI
(Folder No., track No.)
\11
IT02···· ••• 02 •• :1·.·s·.1
(Track No., play time)
\11
IFOLDER I
(Folder)
*Refer to "Title Display Mode"
\11
IAM.10:ool
Title display mode
1. There are 5types of displayfor theTitle Display
mode.
2.
To select the next type, press the [T] button for
less than 1second.
The arrangement is shown below.
After 2seconds
C[FOLDER]- [FolderTitle]
C[TRACK
]- [TrackTitle ]
(ALBUM ) ~ (Album Tag )
C
c[ARTIST ]- [Artist Tag 1
(TITLE ) ~ (Title Tag)
3. The displayed item can be scrolled by pressing
the [T] button for more than 1second.
4. If a MP3IWMA file does not support for 103
TAG, the display will
show "NOTAG"
5. If aMP3IWMAfile encode with 103 TAG header
but no 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 ID3
TAG ver 2
by default, if ID3TAG ver 2is unavailable, ID3TAG
ver 1will be decoded.
•UNICODE ID3 (Chinese, Japanese and etc) is not
supported.
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Selecting a track
•Track-up
1. Press the [~~I] lever upward to move to the
beginning of the next track.
2. Each time the [~~I ]lever is pressed upward,
playback proceeds to another track in the
advancing direction.
•Track-down
1. Press the [I<lllII<lllII] lever downward to move the
beginning of the current track.
2. Press the [I<lllII<lllII] lever downward twice to move
to the beginning of the previous track.
Fast-forward/fast-backward
•Fast-forward
Press the [~~I] lever upward and hold in position for
1second or longer.
•Fast-backward
Press the [I<lllII<lllII] lever downward and hold in posi-
tion 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.
MP3IWMA playing order
When selected for play folder up down functions,
files and folders are accessed
in the order in which
they were written bythe CD-ROM writer. 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 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.

CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
Example of amedium's folder/file hierarchy
o
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Root V Folder [:m File
Folder s~lect
This function allows you to select a folder
containing 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.
Root folder
t
m
UP
CD
*Press the [UP] button while in the final folder
to shift to the first folder.
* Folder without an MP3IWMA file is not selectable.
2. To select atrack, press the [I ...... , ~~I] lever
upward or downward.
Top function .
The top function resets the CD player to the first
track of the disc. Press the [BNO] 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
This function allows you to locate and play the first
10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on adisc.
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
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 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
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.
•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.
The indications "ALL ..."and "RPT" light in the
display.
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CD/MP3IWMA Mode Operations
•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.
The indication "ROM" lights in the display.
•Folder 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 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
selected.
Operations Common to
Each Mode
To change display setting
1. Press and hold the [0] button for 1second or
longer to switch to the adjustment selection
display.
2. Press the [ 1<lllI<lllI , ~~I ]lever upward ordownward
to select the "item name".
"CLOCK(E)"~ "SCREEN SVR" ~"MSG
INP(E)" ~ "AUTO SCROL" ~"DIMMER"
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to selectthe "desired
setting value".
* In the case of item names appearing with the
"E" suffix, after the item name, the [~II] button
must be pressed to display the setting value.
*After completing settings, press the [0] button
to return to the previous mode.
•Setting the clock
2-1. Select "CLOCK <E>".
3-1. Press the [~II] button.
3-2. Press the [ 1<lllI<lllI , ~~I] lever upward or
downward to select the hour or the minute.
3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct
time.
*The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.
3-4. Press the [~II] button to store the time into
memory.
Note:
• You cannot set the clock when it is displayed with
only the ignition on. If you drain or remove the car's
battery ortake outthis unit, the clock is reset. While
setting the clock, if another button or operation is
selected, the clock set mode is canceled.
• Turning the screen saver function on
or off
This unit is provided with the screen saverfunction
which allows you to showvarious kinds of patterns
and characters in the operation status indication
area ofthe display in arandom order. You can turn
on and off this function.
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.
*The factory default setting is "ON".
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