Denver CAD-451 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAR STEREO CD/CDR/CDRW/MP3 PLAYER
WITH PLL FM STEREO RADIO
RDS
USB / SD / MMC CARD INPUT
BLUETOOTH FUNCTION
FLIP DOWN/DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
CAD-451 BLUETOOTH
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
SCN
A/PS
MU
MD
1 PAU 2 INT 3 RPT 4 RDM 5 6 PTY TA AF
OPEN
BND
DISP

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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
1. POWER ON/OFF ( )
2. FUNCTION SELECT BUTTON: BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/
FADER / TA SEEK/MASK DPI/RETUNE/AUDIO DSP/
LOUDNESS/ESP/CD MULTI/BEEP/SEEK/STEREO/LOCAL
(SEL)
3. VOL UP/VOL DOWN FOR BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/
FADER / TA SEEK/MASK DPI/RETUNE/AUDIO DSP/
LOUDNESS/ESP/CD MULTI/BEEP/SEEK/STEREO/LOCAL
4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)
5. 'AF' function (ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)
6. 'TA' function (TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT)
7. 'PTY' function (PROGRAM TYPE)
8. DISPLAY BUTTON (DISP)
9. MODE BUTTON (MD)
10. BAND BUTTON (BND)
11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING
(FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN /
CD TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON
12. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING (A/PS)
13. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCN)
14. MUTE BUTTON (MU)
15. LCD DISPLAY
16. PANEL RELEASE BUTTON ( )
17. CD SLOT
18. CD EJECT BUTTON ( )
19. PAUSE BUTTON
20. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)
21. REPEAT BUTTON
22. RANDOM BUTTON
23, 24. + 10 TRACK SEARCH UP/DOWN
25. USB PORT
26. MULTI-MEDIA CARD (MMC) / SD CARD SLOT
27. REMOTE SENSOR
POWER
2
INT
3
RPT MP3
1
PAUSE
MODE
DISP
5 64
RDM
AS/PS
BAND
SEL
ENTER
VOL
VOL
TUNE/SEEK
1
11
10
4
2 93
242123 22
19 20 12 8
(1-6)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
SCN
A/PS
MU
MD
1 PAU 2 INT 3 RPT 4 RDM 5 6 PTY TA AF
OPEN
BND
DISP
4(1-6)
15 16 26111327 8 101 2 312
914 19 20 21 22 23 24 7 6 5 25
18 17

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INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the normal
driving functions of the driver.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from
direct sunlight or hot air from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or
excessive vibration.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
• Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
NOTE : Inclination angle for car radio installation must not
exceed 30˚ otherwise the front panel will not open.
Note: Keep the release key in the safe place as you may need it in future to remove the unit
from the car.
Bend these
claws, if necessay
release screw and
bracket
53mm
182mm
3
2
182mm
53mm
1
2
13
4
ISO CONNECTOR
RCA Jack Line Out: RCA Jack Line In:
: Red (right) : Red (right)
: White (left) : White (left)
CONNECTOR A
1.
2.
3.
4. MEMORY +12V
5. AUTO ANTENNA OUTPUT
6.
7. +12V (TO IGNITION KEY)
8. GROUND
Note: (connector A no. 7) must be connected by car ignition key in order to avoid that car
battery becomes weak when the car will be not used for long period.
CONNECTOR B
1. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER (+)
2. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER (-)
3. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (+)
4. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (-)
5. FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (+)
6. FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (-)
7. REAR LEFT SPEAKER (+)
8. REAR LEFT SPEAKER (-)
Maintenance
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after the
replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this case, consult your nearest repairing center.
Warning
Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious
damage.
B
12
34
56
78
12
34
56
78
A

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TO SUPPORT THE UNIT
Detaching and attaching the front panel
The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen.
FOLDING DOWN AND DETACHING/ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the PWR button (1) OFF first.
Then press the REL button (16), let the Front Panel arrive in horizontal position and detach
the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.
Notes:
• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. It can be easily attached
by pressing it lightly against the unit.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.
• Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel
when attaching it to the unit.
1. UNIT
2. RELEASE CASE
3. DASH BOARD
4. HEX NUT
5. LOCK WASHER
6. PLAIN WASHER
7. CAR BODY
8. REAR SUPPORT STRAP
9. TAPPING SCREW
10.M5 X 15 HEX BOLT
Dashboard
10
7
1
2
34
4
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
1
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1. POWER ON/OFF (PWR)
By pressing this key, the unit is on and off.
This unit is turned on by pressing any key.
2,3.
FUNCTION SELECT BUTTON: BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER / TA SEEK/MASK DPI/RETUNE/
AUDIO DSP/LOUDNESS/ESP/CD MULTI/BEEP/SEEK/STEREO/LOCAL (SEL)
Turning the VOL knob Right or Left (3), you can adjust VOL/BASS/TREB/BAL/FAD. To select other
functions, press the SEL (2) button shortly until the desired functions is shown on the display. Figure
1 shows how control functions are selected using the SEL button.
Fig. 1 Selection of sound control functions
1. VOL 2. SEL 3. BAS 4. TRE 5. BAL 6. FAD
Turning the VOL knob Right or Left. Increase or decrease the volume by turning
VOL
or
VOL
.
These buttons can be used to adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADER.
TA SEEK/TA ALARM (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these
function.
TA SEEK Mode or TA ALARM mode is selected by
VOL
or
VOL
.
- TA SEEK mode:
When newly turned station does not receive TP information for 5 sec., the radio retunes to next station
which has not the same station (PI) as the last station, but has the TP information.
In TA seek mode, the current station can be changed to the completely different station because the
unit searches TP station when the field strength of the current station is very weak, or the current
station has no TP signal.
- TA ALARM mode:
Any automatic retune mode is not activated, just can hear Beep sound.
MASK DPI (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these
function.
MASK DPI: masked only the AF which has different PI.
MASK ALL: masked the AF which has different PI and NO RDS signal with field strength.
RETUNE L / S CONTROLS (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting Retune mode.
RETUNE L: Select 90 seconds as the initial time of automatic TA search.
RETUNE S: Select 30 seconds as initial time.
AUDIO DSP CONTROLS (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these
function.
1 3
24 25 26 22
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
TA SEEK / TA ALARM
VOL
TA SEEK
SEL MASK DPI SEL
2 sec.
MASK DPI / MASK ALL
VOL
TA SEEK
SEL RETUNE SEL
MASK DPI
SEL
2 sec.
RETUNE L / RETUNE S
VOL
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL DSP ONMASK DPI SEL RETUNE
SEL
POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS M --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF
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LOUDNESS CONTROLS (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these function.
LOUD ON/OFF mode is selected by
VOL
or
VOL
. The bass and treble response will be boosted.
ESP MODE (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as 12 sec. or 45 sec. of ESP mode
can be selected.
MULTI CD SECTION MODE (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these function.
CD MULTI ON/OFF mode is selected by
VOL
or
VOL
. CD MULTI ON: Read multi section CD.
CD MULTI OFF: Read first section only.
BEEP MODE (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these function.
BEEP ON: BEEP sound can be heard from speaker when the buttons are pressed.
SEEK MODE (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these function.
SEEK 1: When SEEK 1 mode is activated, AUTO SEEK SCAN is stopped when station is detected
even user still push SEEK button.
SEEK 2: Auto SEEK SCAN is not stopped even station is detected if user push SEEK button. When
release this SEEK button, then stop when station is detected.
STEREO/MONO (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these function.
When FM stations are weak and are disturbed, listening can be improved by selecting MONO.
LOCAL/DX (2)
When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these
function.
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL LOUD
SEL
MASK DPI
SEL SEL
RETUNE DSP
SEL ESP
CD MULTI ON/OFF
SEL MULTI
VOL
ESP
ESP12 / ESP 45
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL SEL
MASK DPI
SEL RETUNE DSP
SEL LOUD SEL
VOL
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL SEL
MASK DPI
SEL RETUNE DSP
SEL LOUD ON/OFF
SEL
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL LOUD
SEL
MASK DPI
SEL SEL
RETUNE DSP
SEL ESP
SEL MULTI LOCAL/DX
LOCAL
SEL
STEREO
SEL
SEL SEEK
BEEP
VOL
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL LOUD
SEL
MASK DPI
SEL SEL
RETUNE DSP
SEL ESP
SEL MULTI ON/OFF SEL BEEP
VOL
SEL
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL LOUD
SEL
MASK DPI
SEL SEL
RETUNE DSP
SEL ESP
SEL MULTI SEL SEEK1 / SEEK 2SEEK
BEEP
VOL
SEL
TA SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL LOUD
SEL
MASK DPI
SEL SEL
RETUNE DSP
SEL ESP
SEL MULTI STEREO/MONO
STEREO
SEL
SEL SEEK
BEEP
VOL

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“Local” position in areas with strong signals to let radio stop at only strong stations during manual
tuning (LOC appears). Press to Distant position in areas with weak signals to listen to all stations.
4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)
(A) RADIO MODE:
When pressed short, these keys select a preset station directly. When pressed longer than 1 sec.,
current station is stored in preset memory bank. When PTY mode is selected, the PTY switch is
shared as follows:
PTY music group ---- PTY speech group ---- OFF
MUSIC SPEECH
1. POP M, ROCK M 1. NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
2. EASY M, LIGHT M 2. SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
3. CLASSICS, OTHER M 3. CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED
4. JAZZ, COUNTRY 4. WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN
5. NATION M, OLDIES 5. SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
6. FOLK M 6. TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
(B) CD/MP3 PLAYER MODE:
1. PAUSE 2. INT 3. RPT 4. RDM
USING THE RDS FUNCTION
What is RDS?
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a digital information system developed by the EBU (European Broadcast
Union). Piggy-backed on normal FM broadcasts, RDS offers a variety of information services and automatic
retuning functions for RDS-compatible car stereos.
In 1988, RDS became available in the United Kingdom, France, West Germany, Ireland and Sweden.
Test transmissions are being conducted in many other european countries. It is expected that RDS will be
available in most western european countries in the near future.
5. 'AF/REG' function (ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)
When pressed short, AF/REG switching mode is selected.
When AF/REG switching mode is selected, the radio checks the signal strength of the AF all the time.
When pressed long, it is activated as regional mode ON/OFF.
– Regional mode ON:
AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented to the station which have all PI codes same as current
station. REG segment is turned on, in LCD display.
– Regional mode OFF
The regional code in the format of PI code is ignored when AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented.
6. 'TA' function (TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT)
When pressed short, it is activated as TA mode on or off
When TA mode is on and traffic announcement is transmitted
– When the unit is CD/MP3 mode, it will switch to radiomode temporarily.
– If the volume level was under the threshold point, it will be raised to the threshold point.
– When TP station is received, TP segment is turned on in LCD display.
7. 'PTY' function (PROGRAM TYPE)
PTY MUSIC ---- PTY SPEECH ---- PTY OFF
While selecting PTY type, its selection is implemented by preset buttons as described in preset key.
When PTY is selected, the radio starts to search corresponding PTY information, and stops if the
corresponding PTY information is detected.
8. DISPLAY (DISP)
When this key is pressed, it is operated as the conversion of each display mode as follow.
1) In case of receiving RDS station.
RADIO MODE
PS ---- CT ---- FREQ ---- PTY
CD/MP3 PLAYER MODE
CDP ---- CT ---- PS ---- FREQ ---- PTY
2) In case of receiving NON RDS station
RADIO MODE
FREQ ---- CLOCK ----NO PTY

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CD/MP3 PLAYER MODE
CDP ---- FREQ ---- CLOCK ---- NO PTY
Each display time is several seconds, and come back to 1’st position after several seconds.
Notes: • CT = clock time • FREQ = frequency • CDP = CD Player
9. MODE BUTTON (MD)
By pressing this key, user can select. AUX/TUNER/CD-MP3/USB or MMC/SD mode.
10. BAND BUTTON (BND)
Each band is toggled cyclically by pressing this key FM1---FM2---FM3.
11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )
(A) RADIO MODE
When pressed short, these keys are operated as MANUAL tuning mode.
When pressed longer than 1 sec., they are operated as SEEK tuning mode.
(B) CD/MP3 PLAYER MODE
When pressed short, they are operated as TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN mode.
When pressed longer than 1 sec., they are operated as CUE or REVIEW mode.
12. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING (A/PS)
By pressing shortly, the radio searches for each preset station.
When field strength level is bigger than the threshold level of stop level, the radio is holding at that
preset number for 5 sec. with releasing mute, and then searches again.
By pressing longer than 1 sec, and then 6 strongest stations are preset to the corresponding preset
number. When AS operation is finished, the radio executes the preset scan.
13. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCN)
This key is operated as RADIO SCAN. The operation is similar as normal search but different thing is
holding 5 seconds on every station detected in RADIO SCAN mode.
14. MUTE BUTTON
Press this button to mute the sound at once. Press again to return to previous volume level.
15. LCD DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display will display the current state of the unit.
16. OPEN THE FRONT PANEL
Press OPEN button and the front panel will open.
CD CONTROL LOCATION OF PARTS
11. TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON
FORWARD AND REVERSE TRACK SEARCH (or changing songs)
Press the SKIP button ( or ) during play to go to the desired track(song).
....REVERSE ....FORWARD
Press and hold the SKIP button ( or ) during play to scan the disc at high speed. When the
desired music section of the disc is found, release the button. Normal play will resume.
17. CD SLOT
18. CD EJECT BUTTON
Press the EJECT button to remove the CD.
19. PAUSE BUTTON
During “PLAY”, press (19) ‘PAUSE’ button to “PAUSE”. Press it again to resume play.
20. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)
When this button is pressed, ‘INT ON’ indication is displayed and the first several seconds of each
track of the disc are played. Press again to stop intro and listen to track.
21. REPEAT BUTTON
When this button is pressed, ‘RPT ON’ indication is displayed and play of the selected track will be
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22. RANDOM BUTTON
When this button is pressed, ‘RDM ON’ indication is displayed and each track of the disc are played in
random instead of normal progression. To cancel RANDOM mode, press ‘RANDOM’ button (22) again.
23, 24. 10 TRACK UP/DOWN SELECT: (In case of MP3 files)
M5: 10 Track down / M6: 10 Track up
HOW TO SELECT MP3 FILES
1. Searching Track:
• Press “A/PS”, then searching track is activated.
• Press “SEL”, then the first digit is blinking.
• With “VOL
VOL
/ VOL
VOL
” knob, select first digit you want.
• Press “SEL”, then the first digit is fixed and second digit is blinking.
• With “VOL
VOL
/ VOL
VOL
” knob, select 2’nd 3’rd respectively.
• Then automatically the song you selected will start.
2. Searching File Name:
• Press “A/PS” twice, then file search is activated.
• Press “SEL”, then the first directory is displayed.
• With “VOL
VOL
/ VOL
VOL
” knob, you can select the directory you want.
• Press “SEL” again, then the directory is fixed and the first file name is displayed.
• With “VOL
VOL
/ VOL
VOL
” knob, you can select the file you want.
• Press “SEL”, then the song you selected will start.
3. Searching Character:
• Press “A/PS” 3 times, then character search mode is activated.
• Press enter “SEL” button, then “A” character is displayed.
• With “VOL
VOL
/ VOL
VOL
” knob, you can select the letter you want.
• Press enter “SEL” key longer than 2 sec.
• The song which has same character you selected is displayed.
• With “VOL
VOL
/ VOL
VOL
” knob, you can select the song you want.
• Press enter “SEL” key, then the song you selected will start.
Connecting it to Portable MP3 Player
25. USB Port
Using USB cable to connect Your Portable MP3 Player.
26. MULTI-MEDIA CARD (MMC) / SD CARD SLOT
Support MP3 ID3 format music only.
* IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
BECAUSE OF THE GREAT VARIETY OF PRODUCTS WITH USB,SD AND MMC CARD PORTS AND
THEIR SOMETIMES QUITE MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS WE CAN NEITHER GUARAN-
TEE THAT ALL DEVICES WILL BE RECOGNIZED NOR THAT ALL OPERATING OPTIONS THAT ARE
POSSIBLE IN THEORY WILL ACTUALLY WORK
HOW TO USE BLUETOOTH IN YOUR CAR AUDIO
1. You need to connect your mobile phone and car audio by pairing.
A. Press(+)buttonin Bluetooth Remote Boxlongerthan6seconds.TheLEDin Remote
Box will blink fast. This mode is Pairing mode stage.
Note: To deactivate Pairing, Press (+) again longer than 3 seconds. LED will stop
blinking.
B. TurnontheBluetooth connection ofthemobilephone. PerformAddBluetoothdevice.
Themobilewill search for anyBluetoothdeviceswithinthe range. Select“NAME_HF”
andenterPasskey:“0000”toconnect to the car audio. (Please refer to theinstruction
manual of your mobile phone for Bluetooth Pairing. Your mobile phone should have
Bluetooth function otherwise can not do the pairing).
2. After successful pairing, the LED in Bluetooth Remote will blink 1-2 times every 4 sec. This unit is in
active mode waiting for incoming call.
3. You can hear ring tone from the car’s speaker if there’s an incoming call. Press TALK button once to
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4. You can talk through Bluetooth Remote Mic and listen through car’s speaker and not through your
mobile. When talking, the LED in Bluetooth Remote is always on. You can adjust speaker’s volume
level using VOL +/- button.
5. To hang up, press TALK button once. Unit switch back to active mode again.
6. In active mode, press TALK button twice will redial last outgoing called number.
• RESET
Reset button is placed on the housing.
The reset button is to be activated for the following reason:
• Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.
• All the function button do not operate.
• Error symbol on the display. RESET
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CD/MP3 PLAYER SECTION
Signal to Noise Ratio > 60dB
Channel Separation > 50 dB (1kHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20 kHz
TUNER (FM)
Frequency range 87.5-108 MHz
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity 2.8 µV
Stereo separation 35 dB
Signal to noise ratio 55 dB
Channel step 50 kHz
LINE-OUT
Output 350mV
Impedance 10kOhm
GENERAL
Power Supply 13.8V DC
(10.8-15.6V allowable)
Speaker impedance 4 or 8 ohm
Output power 40W x 4CH
Note: Specification and the design are subject to possible modification without notice due to improvements.
Instructions on environment protection
Do not dispose of this product in the usual household garbage at the end of its lifecycle; hand it over at a collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use
or the packing will inform about the methods for disposal.
The materials are recyclable as mentioned in this marking. By recycling, material recycling or other forms of re-
utilization of old appliances, you are making an important contribution to protect our environment.
Please inquire at the community administration for the authorized disposal location.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
COPY RIGHT DENVER ELECTRONICS A/S
www.denver-electronics.com
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