Concertone ZX300 User manual

ZX300
CD/MP3/AM/FM/WEATHER BAND
HIGH POWER DIGITAL ENTRAINMENT SYSTEM
CONCERTONE®
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents
Brief Introduction of this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 02
FrontPanel..................................Page04
RemoteControl ..............................Page06
Basic Control of all Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 08
DiscPlayer..................................Page09
AM/FMReception.............................Page10
ConnectingtheUnit...........................Page12
Specications ................................Page13
Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 14
Warranty....................................Page15
WallPlates..................................Page16

Brief Introduction of this Unit
This unit is microprocessor controlled and features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior performance and operation. All the functions will be
thoroughly explained in the following sections of this manual to help you have an
overall and basic understanding of the different features, functions and operations of
this unit.
CD/MP3 Disk Player
This unit is compatible to play CD and MP3 disc with diameter of 5” 12cm.
Built-In AM/FM Tuner
The FM frequency range of this unit is from 87.9MHz to 107.9MHz; (27 preset
stations)
The AM frequency range of this unit is from 530 KHz to 1,710 KHz. (9 preset stations)
Built-In Weather Band Tuner
This unit can receive the latest weather forecasting reports that are broadcast on 7
different frequencies. The unit will always auto seek the strongest signal. Each of the
7 different frequencies can be selected manually with the radio preset pushbuttons.
Three Audio Outputs
This unit supplies HI-FI class high power audio outputs to three different rooms
through seperate digital ampliers.
The Main Room A
This is Bi-amplied with a separate subwoofer amplier with 4 seperate ampliers
for stereo front and back speakers. Rooms B and C, always play full-range-response
from 2 channel audio outputs.
Inputs (Audio)
This unit has a AUDIO-IN to allow the use of Audio sources such as Satellite Radio,
iPod, or other Audio sources. These sources must be connected through the two
inputs on the back of the unit or through an accessory wall plates.
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Separate Speaker On-Off Control for Each Room
Separate front panel and remote control buttons are provided to turn on or off the
[A], [B], and [C] rooms separately. The audio in any room can be turned On or Off
separately by pushing the [A], [B], or [C] buttons.
Sound Equalization Control
To control the Bass, Treble, or Balance push the [SOUND] button. You will nd a sub-
menu to adjust the equalization or balance. To adjust press the [SOUND] button and
you will be able to adjust what is shown on the digital display. After VOLUME BASS
will appear next, then TREBLE and BALANCE.
Use the [ VOLUME p] up or [VOLUME q] down to raise or lower the BASS and
TREBLE or the left to right balance.
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Front Panel
1. POWER Press to turn on or off the unit
2. VOLUME UP pPress to increase the volume for all 3 rooms
3. VOLUME DOWN qPress to decrease the volume for all 3 rooms
4. MUTE Press to mute all the audio outputs of all three rooms
5. SOUND Press to select BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE
6. A SPEAKER Press to turn on or off the audio output to Room A
7. B SPEAKER Press to turn on or off the audio output to Room B
8. C SPEAKER Press to turn on or off the audio output to Room C
9. EJECT Press to eject disc from the unit
10. Radio tOne minimum step lower frequency
11. Radio uOne minimum step higher frequency
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12. Disc Player tt| Select previous track of the disc
Radio Search one available station lower
13. Disc Player uu| Select next track of the disc
Radio Search one available station higher
14. PLAY-PAUSE u|| Press to play disc or pause playback of disc
Fast Key to start Disc Player function 1
5. STOP nPress to stop playback of disc. Press Play [u||] to
continue the playback
Fast Key to stop Disc Player function
16. Disk Player tt Select different levels of Fast Reverse. Press Play [u||] to
return to Play
Radio Select previous preset station
17. Disk Player uu Select different levels of Fast Forward. Press Play [u||] to
return to Play
Radio Select next preset station
18. DIGITAL DISPLAY Show status of the unit for all functions
19. DISC OPENING Slot for loading or removing disc from the unit
20. FUNCTION Press to switch between main functions of DISC, RADIO
and INPUT
21. BAND Press to switch between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM or
Weather Band
Fast Key to get into Radio function
22. LOC/DX Press to select sensitivity of Radio for Local or Distance
23. ST/MO Press to select in FM Radio Stereo or Mono
24. SETUP Press quickly to set AUTOSEEK function of radio
Press and hold to set AUTOSCAN function of radio and to
auto set the preset buttons.
25. 0-9 NUMBERS Press to choose preset station numbers of Radio, or
tracks of Discs
26. 100+ Press to choose numbers larger than 100 for le number
of MP3 disc or reset to defalt after holding for 5 seconds
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Remote Control
1. POWER Press to turn on or off the unit
2. EJECT Press to eject disc from the unit
3. DISC Press to select Disc Function
4. RADIO Press to select Radio function
5. BAND Press to select FM1, FM2, FM3, AM or Weather Band
6. INPUT Press to select INPUT function
7. RESET Press and hold to set all functions back to Factory Default
8. A Press to turn on or off the audio output to Room A
9. B Press to turn on or off the audio output to Room B
10. C Press to turn on or off the audio output to Room C
11. 0 and 1-9 NUMBERS
Radio Press to recall a preset stations
Disk Press to select one track, le of disc
12. 100+ Works together with numbers 0-9 to select le of MP3
disc above 100
Note: On radio front panel and when the in Radio mode,
pressing and holding this button will reset the unit back to
Factory default.
13. DIM Press to select 3 levels of brightness of Digital Display
14. TUNING + - Press to select the next minimum frequency higher or
lower
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EJECT
STANDBY
DISC RADIO BAND INPUT
RESET A B C
TUNING
SOUND SETUP
PREV NEXT
REPEAT PAUSE PLAY STOP
FB FF PREVIOUS NEXT
RANDOM LOC/DX ST/MO SLEEP
VOLUME
MUTE
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PRESET
DIM 100+
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EJECT
STANDBY
DISC RADIO BAND INPUT
RESET A B C
TUNING
SOUND SETUP
PREV NEXT
REPEAT PAUSE PLAY STOP
FB FF PREVIOUS NEXT
RANDOM LOC/DX ST/MO SLEEP
VOLUME
MUTE
+
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PRESET
DIM 100+
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15. SOUND Press to select sub-menu for sound control of VOLUME,
BASS, TREBLE or BAL.
VOLUME Press for 40 steps of volume control for all rooms
BASS Press for 14 levels of bass control for all rooms (boost or
cut)
TREBLE Press for 14 levels of treble control for all rooms (boost or
cut)
. BALANCE Press for 14 steps of Left to Right level selection
16. SETUP Press quickly to set Autoseek
Press and hold to set AUTOSCAN to auto set preset
pushbuttons
17. PRESET rs Press to select the next Higher or Lower preset stations
CLUSTER BUTTONS
18. VOLUME + pPress to increse Audo level in all rooms
19. VOLUME - qPress to decrese Audo level in all rooms
20 MUTE Press to mute the audio outputs in all the rooms
21. PREVIOUS tPress to select the previous or lower preset sttion
22. NEXT uPress to select the next or higher preset station
23. RANDOM Push STOP and Push RANDOM then Push PLAY. The
unit will take about 10 seconds to shufe the order of
tracks of the disc. The unit will then play the tracks in the
new order when it starts to play. Press STOP to release
RANDOM shufe play.
24. LOC/DX Press to select Radio sensitivity for Local or Distance
25. ST/MO Press to select FM Radio mode for Stereo or Mono.
26. SLEEP Press to select the Timing Preset to turn off the unit
automatically with options at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
and 0 minutes
27. REPEAT lPush to select REPEAT ONE, REPEAT ALL or REPEAT
OFF
28. PAUSE || Push to pause playback. Press again to continue playback
29. PLAY uPush to start playback
30. STOP nPress to stop playback of a disc
31. FAST REVERSE tt
Disc Press to select different levels of Fast Reverse. Press
Play [u||] to return to Play
Radio Press to select the next lower preset station
32. FAST FORWARD uu
Disc Press to select different levels of Fast Forward. Press
Play [u||] to return to Play
Radio Press to select the next higher preset station
33. PREVIOUS |tt
Disc Press to select the previous track of hte disc
Radio Press to select the next minimum frequency lower
34. NEXT uu|
Disc Press to select the next track of the disc
Radio Press to select the next minimum frequency higher
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Basic Control of all the Functions
Changing Functions
When the unit is turned on, pressing the [FUNCTION] button on the front
panel will switch the unit between the main functions as follows:
DISC]RADIO]INPUT
DISC for Disc Playing CD or MP3 disc
RADIO for playing AM, FM or Weather radio programs
INPUT for playback of Audio programs from external source
Or, with remote control: (Fast Keys)
Press [DISC] button to switch directly into Disc Player function;
Press [RADIO] button to switch directly into Radio reception function;
Press [INPUT] button to select [INPUT] function.
Additional Fast Keys
[BAND] is the fast key to get into Radio function;
[uu||] is the fast key to get into Disc Play function;
The digital readout on the display will show the current function selected
A Fast Way to Play a Disc
No matter which function is playing, when a disc is inserted into the unit, it will
switch directly into Disc Play function.
To Eject Disc From Unit
Regardless of which function is playing, pressing the [EJECT] button on the
front panel or the remote will eject the current disc with out changing the
function.
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Disc Player
Load and Eject a Disc
When the unit is in Disc Play mode, if the [EJECT] button on the front panel or the
remote control is pushed, the unit will stop playing and eject the disc. The unit will
keep the disc in the slot with [EJECT] showing on the Digital Display.
If there is no disc inside the unit, a disc placed in the slot will be taken inside
automatically with [LOADING] showing on the Digital Display.
REMARK:
When unit ejects the disc and the disc isn’t removed after 1 minute, the unit will
automatically reload the disc. This feature protects the disc from being dropped and
damaged.
Play/Pause u||
Normally, when the unit accepts a disc with no Playback Control, The unit will play
the disc from the beginning. When a Playback Control exists, the user needs to push
the [u||] button to start to play the disc. If the user pushes this button again, the unit
will pause the disc. To release Pause, push this button again, and play will continue.
Stop n
When the unit is playing, push the [n] button to stop playing the disc.
Fast Forward uu/Fast Reverse tt
Regardless of whether you use Fast Forward or Fast Reverse, there are 6 different
speeds to select from: 1X_2X_4X_8X_16X_32X
To select a normal speed, push the [u||] button. The unit will immediately play the
disc at a normal speed. On the unit the [u||] button must be pressed a second time
to Play from Pause
Previous |tt / Next uu|
Pushing the [ |tt] button, the unit will play the disc from the beginning of the
previous track;
Pushing the [uu|] button, the unit will play the disc from the beginning of the next
track.
Repeat
The [REPEAT] button on the remote control offers three options:
1. Push the button once, and the unit will play the current track continuously.
2. Push the button again, and the unit will play the whole disc from the beginning to
the end continuously.
3. Pushing the button for the third time, the unit will play the disc untill the end.
How to Use the Cluster Buttons and Enter on the Remote Control.
UP pPush to increase the Volume
DOWN qPush to decrease the Volume
LEFT tPush to select the previous track
RIGHT u Push to Select the next track
ENTER Push to Mute the audio in all rooms
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AM/FM Reception
It is very important to understand what is shown on the digital readout:
1. Preset Number Indicator
Shows which preset station that has been selected.
2. Band Indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to. AM, FM 1, 2, 3 or Weather Band
3. Frequency Indicator
Shows which frequency the radio is tuned.
REMARK:
The radio has been divided into four bands; FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM. There are 9
positions available for each band to preset favorite stations. Each of the three FM
bands are shown as FM1, FM2 or FM3. However, it doesn’t mean the FM has been
divided into three equal frequency ranges.
How to select the Radio Reception Mode
Push the [RADIO] or [BAND] button and the unit will switch to Radio immediately. Or,
push the [FUNCTION] button until [RADIO] shows on the digital readout.
How to preset the desired station to the selected pushbutton
To preset 89.3 MHz at No.6 of FM3 band
The user needs to switch to FM3 band rst and push [UP] or [DOWN] tuning button
to tune to 89.3 MHz. Then pushe and hold the No. [6] button until 6 FM3 89.3 MHz
ashes twice on the digital readout. The station has now been preset
How to recall the preset stations
If one station has been preset at No. 5 position at the band of FM2, and this station
is desired, then push the [BAND] button until FM2 shows on the digital readout, and
then push the No [5] button.
Auto search for an available station
Push [|tt] or [uu|] to auto search or the cluster [tt] or [uu] buttons.for an
available station at a lower or higher frequency near the current station. When this
function is selected, the unit will stay at the selected station until another function is
selected.
Auto Seek through all the ranges of the FM or AM bands
Push the [SETUP] button.quickly and the unit will keep searching until the next
available station from lower to higher frequency is found. When a station is found,
the unit will play it for 5 seconds to let the user have the option of keeping it or not.
When the unit is auto searching, pushing any button will release the unit from this
function.
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Auto Scan
Push and Hold [SETUP] button longer than 3 seconds, the unit will select AUTO
SCAN function.
The difference between Auto Seek and Auto Scan is that, under Auto Scan , the unit
will automatically preset any available station in order from low to high until all the
preset positions have been led, but the Auto Seek function will not store stations.
Note: To prevent the loss of favorite preset stations by pushing [SETUP] in error
the Auto Scan function can only be set if the [SETUP] button is held more than 3
seconds
LOCAL/DISTANCE (LOC/DX)
This unit is able to automatically determine whether the signal from a radio station is
too strong or not.
When the signal is too strong, the audio output may become distorted. With this unit,
the signal is automatically reduced to keep the output clean. LOC will be shown on
the digital display.
When the signal is normal, the unit does not need to reduce the signal. LOC will not
be shown if set automatically. Local can manually be set with the LOC/DX button
ST/MONO
This function is to allow the user to determine whether to play the FM station
in stereo or mono. Normally, in FM, when the program of a selected station is
broadcasting in stereo with a week signal. Setting Mono may help with a clearer
signal. Press this button to select between Stereo and Mono.
Weather Band Reception
Press the [BAND] button to choose the Weather Band.
Once the unit is set on the Weather Band function, it will automatically search for
an available station among the 7 preset US Weather Bureau frequencies. When
the signal is not strong enough to receive the last weather band station, the unit will
automatically search for another weather band station again within 15 seconds.
The users can also manually select a whether band station by pressing any of
the 1-7 numbers which have already been factory preset to the 7 Weather Band
frequencies.
INPUT Function
This unit has one input to allow the users to enjoy Audio entertainment from other
sources such as Satellite Radio, iPod,or another external audio source which has
been connected to the unit through the inputs on the back of the unit.
To use these Inputs, press the [INPUT] button on the remote control or the
[FUNCTION] button on the front panel until INPUT is shown on the Digital Display.
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CONNECTING THE UNIT
Very Important Notice:
It is strongly suggested that this unit be installed by an authorized, professional
technician. Incorrect installation may cause serious damage to this unit, and possible
danger to human life and your vehicle.
Each lead and cable is color coded to help in recognition of the functions and
difference of each input or output. All the other components must be connected to
this unit correctly. Again, if done incorrectly, serious damage may be caused to this
unit.
Becuse this radio uses DIGITAl ampliers the speaker output leads can NOT be
connect to ground or the vechical negitve or ground system. The + and - speakers
leads must be connected directly to the speakers
Before turning on the power of this unit, make sure the unit has been connected
correctly. SHORT CIRCUIT of this unit is one of the most important issues to be
concerned with during installation of the cables, leads, etc.
With [100+] Radio preset button. Push and hold this button to reset the system of
the unit back to Factory settings. Or press the [BC] button on the remote to reset the
unit to the factory default settings.
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CONNECTION
FOLLOW THE DIAGRAMS SHOWN
BELOW WHEN MAKING CONNECTIONS.
TO PREVENT DAMAGING THIS AUDIO
SYSTEM, THE SPEAKER MUST NOT
BE CONNECTED TO ANY METAL
PARTS OF THE VEHICLE’S BODY, OR
TO THE VEHICLE’S GROUND LEADS.
CHOKE 12V/20A RED
CONSTANT 12 VOLT SOURCE +
BLACK CHASSIS GROUND -
ORANGE B LEFT +
ORANGE / BLACK C LEFT -
LIGHT BLUE B RIGHT +
LIGHT BLUE/BLACK B RIGHT -
PURPLE C RIGHT +
PURPLE / BLACK C RIGHT -
PINK C LEFT +
PINK / BLACK C LEFT -
YELLOW RIGHT FRONT +
YELLOW / BLACK RIGHT FRONT -
GREEN LEFT REAR +
GREEN / BLACK LEFT REAR -
DARK BLUE SUB 1 +
DARK BLUE / BLACK SUB 1 -
GRAY RIGHT REAR +
GRAY / BLACK RIGHT REAR -
WHITE LEFT FRONT +
WHITE / BLACK LEFT FRONT -
RADIO ANTENNA CONNECTOR
IR REPEATER CONNECTOR
INPUT AUDIO LEFT WHITE
INPUT AUDIO RIGHT RED
BLACK GROUND -
RED 6V/1A OUTPUT +
2P
8P 2P
14P
DARK BLUE SUB 2 +
DARK BLUE / BLACK SUB 2 -
FUSE REPLACEMENT
The fuse is in the fuse filter box.
Replace with 15 AMP ATC Fuse.

Specication
General
Dimension 6 5/8” 170mm (W) X 9 3/8” 240mm (H) X 4
1/2” 125mm (D)
Net Weight 6 lbs 3.35Kg
Voltage 14.4V DC (10.8V – 15.1V allowable)
Maximum Current Consumption 15A
Audio 10 separate Digital Ampliers
Maximum Power Output 50W x 10 at 4 Ω
Continuous Power Output 25W x 10 at 4 Ω
Load Impedance 4 Ω (4-8 Ω allowable)
Frequency Response 10Hz – 20,000Hz +/-1dB
Audio Signal against Noise Ratio 90dBA
Cross Talk Ratio for Stereo 75dBA
Audio Distortion 60dB
Video
Video Output Level 1V P_P +/-0.2V
Video Output Resolution More than 500 lines
Tone Control
Bass +12dB (100Hz)
Treble +7dB (10K Hz)
FM Frequency Range 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
AM Frequency Range 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz
This unit has has a 6 Volt 1 Amp DC output to power the iPod Wallplate.
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WARNING
· To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover (or open unit). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE parts inside. Refer servicing to QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
· The design and manufacture of this player takes personal safety into
consideration. However, any improper operation may result in electrical shock,
re, or other hazard.
Due to the dangerous voltage inside this player, DO NOT open the cabinet by
yourself to prevent electrical shock. Please contact professional technician to
perform any service needed. Please use the components recommended by
CONCERTONE when replacement is necessary.
· Please turn unit off when not in use.
· Use a dry, soft cloth to clean face when unit is turned off.
PRECAUTION
· Moisture may cause lens of loader in this unit to malfunction. To remedy the
problem, turn unit on eject disc, and run for 1-2 hours to vaporize moisture inside
the unit.
· Do not repeatedly turn unit off and on. After turning unit off, wait 10 seconds
before turning on again.
· Do not use broken, scratched, or twisted discs in player. This could result in
damage to the unit.
· Use only 5” 12cm discs in this unit.
FCC COMPLIANCE
15.19Labelling requirements.
(a) In addition to the requirements in part 2 of this chapter, a device subject to
certication, or verication shall be labeled as follows:
(1) Receivers associated with the operation of a licensed radio service, e.g., FM
broadcast under part 73 of this chapter, land mobile operation under part 90, etc.,
shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
(2) A stand-alone cable input selector switch, shall bear the following statement in a
conspicuous location on the device:
This device is veried to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules for use with cable
television service.
(3) All other devices shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location
on the device: 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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WARRANTY
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
CONCERTONE® warrants to the original retail purchaser of this unit that it or any
part therein, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or
workmanship within 1 year from the date of original purchase, such defect/s will be
repaired or replaced at CONCERTONE’S® option without charge for parts and repair
labor.
This warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or
noise, to the correction of antenna generated noise or to the cost incurred to correct
this noise. The warranty does not cover the removal reinstallation of this unit or
damage to any CD’s speakers, accessories, or the vehicle’s electrical system.
This warranty does not cover the cabinet appearance or apply to the unit or any part
of the unit which, in the opinion of CONCERTONE®, has been damaged through
alterations, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident, THE
EXTENT OF CONCERTONE®’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED
TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE, AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL CONCERTONE®’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
THE ORIGINAL BUYER FOR THE UNIT.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the unit and is not
transferable.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last, and some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specic legal rights.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this warranty, the radio is to be
delivered with proof of purchase with a description of the defect(s), freight prepaid, to
the original dealer or to:
CONCERTONE®
1803 Century Drive
Goshen, IN 46528
574-534-3167
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ZW100 XM WALL PLATE
The ZW100 Wall Plate is an optional plate to be used
with the Delphi SKY-Fi or SKY-Fi II XM Radio Satellite
Receivers.
To use push and the cradle will tilt forward so that the
satellite receiver can be loaded.
Once in the cradle push downward to make a positive
connection.
Push the top of the satellite receiver and cradle back
into the wall plate until it locks into place. Use the
FUNCTION BUTTON on the ZX300 and select INPUT
to listen to XM Radio through your entertainment
system
ZW150 iPOD WALL PLATE
The ZW150 Wall Plate is an optional plate that can
be used with the any “dockable” iPod Audio or Video
player.
To use your iPod with the ZW150 wall plate select one
of the included carriers to t your iPod player. This
carrier is designed to allow your iPod to t rmly into
the wall plate.
With your iPod mounted in the carrier push the cradle
as shown and it will tilt forward so that the iPod player
with the carrier can be loaded.
Once in the cradle push downward to make a positive
connection.
Push the top of the iPod player and cradle back into
the wall plate until it locks into place.
Use the FUNCTION BUTTON on the ZX300 and
select INPUT to listen to music or videos from your
iPod player.
WALL PLATES
The following accessories are optional equipment for the ZX300.
REMOVAL
To remove the SKY-Fi
Receiver, or iPod player
push at the top center
of the unit until the lock
releases with a click.
Allow the receiver or
player to tilt forward. Lift
the receiver or player
straight out of the wall
plate.

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DVD/CD/MP3/TV/AM/FM/WEATHER BAND
HIGH POWER DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONCERTONE®
1803 Century Drive
Goshen, IN 46528
574-534-3167