Dynex IN-CS101 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio System
RE G
yPLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
yDigital Compact Disc Player/MP3 Player/WMA Player
yAutomatic Memory Storing
yFold Down Detachable Panel
yPreset Equalization
yElectronic Shockproof (ESP) Function
yUSB Interface
yCD Changer Control (FOR CD CHANGER VERSION ONLY)
yAuxiliary Input Function (FOR AUX IN VERSION ONLY)
yRemote Control (OPTIONAL)
88-C2177-00

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CONTENTS
Installation...........................................3
Take out screw before installation.........3
DIN Front-Mount (Method A)................. 3
Installing the unit ...............................3
Removing the unit .............................4
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B) .................5
Using the detachable front panel ......6
Wiring Connection ..............................7
For 4 x 25W or 4 x 40W system............ 7
For 4 x 7W or 2 x 25W system..............8
ISO connection .....................................9
Operation.............................................10
Location of keys....................................10
Switching on/off the unit (For LCD
version only) .........................................11
Switching on/off the unit and
illuminating (For VFD Version only) ......11
Faceplate release .................................11
Sound adjustment.................................11
Loudness ..............................................11
Set the clock .........................................11
Mute......................................................11
Equalization ..........................................11
Subwoofer (Optional)............................11
Liquid crystal display (For LCD
version only) .........................................11
Vacuum fluorescent display (For VFD
version only) .........................................11
Flashing LED ........................................12
Remote sensor (Optional).....................12
ESP function .......................................12
Reset function....................................... 12
Radio operation ....................................12
Switching to radio mode .................... 12
Selecting the frequency band............ 12
Selecting station................................12
Local/distance ...................................12
Automatic memory storing&
program scanning .............................12
Station storing ...................................12
Mono/stereo ......................................12
Scan.................................................. 13
CD operation ........................................ 13
Switching to CD mode ...................... 13
Selecting tracks................................. 13
Pausing playing................................. 13
Previewing all tracks ......................... 13
Repeating the same track ................. 13
Playing all tracks in random .............. 13
Ejecting a disc................................... 13
CDC operation (For CDC
version only) ......................................... 13
Switching to CDC mode.................... 13
Selecting tracks................................. 13
Pausing playing................................. 13
Previewing all tracks ......................... 13
Repeating individual tracks or
whole CDs......................................... 14
Playing all tracks in random .............. 14
Selecting disc.................................... 14
MP3 operation ...................................... 14
Switching to CD (MP3) mode............ 14
Ejecting a disc................................... 14
Selecting tracks in single step........... 14
Selecting directory up/down .............. 14
Pausing playing................................. 14
Previewing all tracks ......................... 14
Repeating the same track ................. 14
Playing all tracks in random .............. 14
Selecting tracks by
AMS/MP3 button............................... 14
Display information ........................... 16
WMA operation ..................................... 16
USB play operation............................... 16
Record operation .................................. 16
Mixed-CD operation (For with mixed-CD
operation version only) ......................... 17
Supported MP3/WMA
decoding modes ................................... 17
SD/MMC operation (optional) ............... 17
Disc notes............................................. 18
Specification ....................................... 19
Trouble shooting ................................ 20

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INSTALLATION
Notes:
yChoose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
yBefore finally installing the unit,
connect the wiring temporarily and
make sure it is all connected up
properly and the unit and the system
work properly.
yUse only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation. The
use of unauthorized parts can cause
malfunctions.
yConsult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of holes
or other modifications of the vehicle.
yInstall the unit where it does not get in
the driver’s way and cannot injure the
passenger if there is a sudden stop,
like an emergency stop.
yIf installation angel exceeds 30°from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
yAvoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or from hot air,
from the heater, or where it would be
subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properly installed either
from “Front” (conventional DIN
Front-mount) or “Rear”(DIN Rear-mount
installation, utilizing threaded screw holes
at the sides of the unit chassis). For details,
refer to the following illustrated installation
methods.
TAKE OUT SCREW BEFORE INSTALLATION
Before install the unit, please remove the
two screws.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard
having an opening as shown below:
Installing the unit
Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Press the release button on the front
panel and remove the control panel
(see the steps of “to detach the front
panel”).
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.
5. The two supplied keys release tabs
inside the unit’s sleeve so you can
remove it. Insert the keys as far as
30
53mm
182mm
Take out screw
before installation.

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INSTALLATION
they will go (with the notches facing up)
into the appropriate slots at the middle
left and right sides of the unit. Then slide
the sleeve off the back of the unit.
6. Mount the sleeve by inserting the
sleeve into the opening of the
dashboard and bend open the tabs
located around the sleeve with a
screwdriver. Not all tabs will be able to
make contact, so examine which ones
will be most effective. Bending open the
appropriate tabs behind the dashboard
to secure the sleeve in place.
Tabs
Screwdriver
Sleeve
Dashboard
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables.
8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
9. To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. Use the
supplied hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm)
and Spring Washer) to attach one end of
the strap to the mounting bolt on the
back of the unit. If necessary, bend the
metal strap to fit your vehicle’s mounting
area. Then use the supplied hardware
(Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and Plain
Washer) to attach the other end of metal
strap to a solid metal part of the vehicle
under the dashboard. This strap also
helps ensure proper electrical grounding
of the unit.
Note to install the short threading
terminal of the mounting bolt to the back
of the unit and the other long threading
terminal to the dashboard.
Mounting Bolt
Spring Washer
Plain Washer
Tapping Screw
Hex Nut
Metal Strap
10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install
the unit’s front panel (see the steps of
“to install the front panel”).
Removing the unit
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, then
disconnect the cable from the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).
3. Press the release button to remove the
front panel.
Outer Trim Ring
Front Panel
L Key
Sleeve
R Key

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INSTALLATION
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull
it out to remove it.
5. Insert both of the supplied keys into the
slots at the middle left and right sides of
the unit, then pull the unit out of the
dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota), N
(Nissan) located on both sides of the unit to
fasten the unit to the factory radio mounting
brackets supplied with your vehicle.
Dashboard or Console
Screw
Factory Radio
Mounting Bracket
Side View showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N
Screw
To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
Align the screw holes on the bracket with
the screw holes on the unit, and then
tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side.
Note: the outer trim ring, sleeve and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.

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To Detach the Front Panel
1. Press the (open) button, then the
front panel will be folded down.
OPEN
2. To remove the front panel, lift it up at a
little angle from horizontal position, then
first pull out the right side and then pull
out the left side.
Front Panel
The right side
3. For safekeeping, store the front panel in
the supplied protective case
immediately after being removed.
To Install the Front Panel
1. To install the front panel, first insert the
left side into proper position then insert
the right side into place.
The left side
Front Panel
The right side
2. When the two sides fixed into place,
push the front panel into main unit.
3. Note that if the front panel fails to lock in
position properly, pressing control button
may not function and the display may be
missing some segments. Press the
(open) button and then reinstall the front
panel again.
Precautions when handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when detaching or
re-installing the front panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front
panel or on the main unit body. It may
result in poor electrical contact.
4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.
6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from
touching the surface of the front panel
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the front
panel.
USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

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WIRING CONNECTION
SPEAKER
REAR Lch
BACK-UP (B+)
GROUND (B-)
ANTENNA
SPEAKER
FRONT Lch
IGNITION
FOR 4x25W OR 4x40W SYSTEM
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
SWITCH (ACC+)
POWER
MEMORY
REAR Rch
SPEAKER
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
FRONT Rch
SPEAKER
Lch WHITE
Rch RED
(FOR CD CHANGER VERSION ONLY)
CONNECTOR
CD CHANGER
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
SOCKET
(GREY)
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
WHITE
-
+
+
-
BLUE
(FOR RCA LINE OUT VERSION ONLY)
GREY/BLACK
VIOLET/BLACK
VIOLET
REAR RCA CABLE
GREY
-
+
+
-
MAIN UNIT
YELLOW
RED
BLACK
FUSE
FUSE SUBWOOFER CABLE
(FOR SUBWOOFER VERSION ONLY)
FRONT RCA CABLE
AUX IN CABLE
(FOR AUX IN VERSION ONLY)
(BROWN)
(GREEN)
(BLACK)
(BLACK)

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WIRING CONNECTION
FOR 4x7W OR 2x25W SYSTEM
2.For 2-speakers system, keep the fader indicater at center position to maintain the
1.For 2-speakers system, green, violet, white/black and grey/black wire leads are
GREEN/BLACK
2-SPEAKERS SYSTEM
BACK-UP (B+)
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
SWITCH (ACC+)
Note:
+
Lch
SPK. -
POWER
ANTENNA
GROUND (B-)
MEMORY
IGNITION
existing volume level.
(FOR CD CHANGER VERSION ONLY)
(FOR RCA LINE OUT VERSION ONLY)
Rch RED
2-SPEAKERS SYSTEM
VIOLET/BLACK
Lch WHITE
CONNECTOR
CD CHANGER
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
Lch WHITE
Rch RED
SOCKET
4-SPEAKERS SYSTEM
unconnected and isolated.
WHITE
REAR
Lch SPK.
FRONT
Lch SPK.
GREEN/BLACK
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN
+
-
WHITE
+
-
BLUE
BLACK
YELLOW
RED
FUSE
FUSE
4-SPEAKERS SYSTEM
VIOLET/BLACK
GREY/BLACK
VIOLET +
-
GREY +
-
REAR
Rch SPK.
Rch SPK.
FRONT GREY
SUBWOOFER CABLE
(FOR SUBWOOFER VERSION ONLY)
REAR RCA CABLE
FRONT RCA CABLE
(FOR AUX IN VERSION ONLY)
(GREY)
(BROWN)
(GREEN)
MAIN UNIT
AUX IN CABLE
(BLACK)
(BLACK)
Rch
+
-SPK.

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WIRING CONNECTION
ISO CONNECTION
(GREEN)
Speaker
+
(GREEN) +
(WHITE)
(GRAY)
(GRAY/BLACK)
(WHITE/BLACK)
(VIOLET/BLACK)
+12V Accessory/Switch (Red)
Power Antenna/Amplifier Turn On (Blue)
+12V Constant Power Supply (Yellow)
Ground Wire (Black)
(VIOLET) (VIOLET)
Rear Right
Speaker
+
++
Speaker
Speaker
-
(GRAY/BLACK)
--
(VIOLET/BLACK)
++ Speaker
-
-
Front Right (GRAY) ++
--Rch
(WHITE/BLACK)
Front Left
Speaker
++
-- -
+
(WHITE) +
+
Lch
4-SPEAKER SYSTEM
(GREEN/BLACK)
Part C
Part B
Part A
(FOR RCA LINE OUT VERSION ONLY)
BLUE
Rear Lch WHITE
Antenna Socket
Rear Rch RED
Front Lch WHITE
Front Rch RED
(GREEN/BLACK)
Rear Left
--
2-SPEAKER SYSTEM
--
2x25W
FUSE (15A)
BROWN GREEN
(FOR SUBWOOFER VERSION ONLY)
CDC SOCKET
(FOR CDC VERSION ONLY)
GREY
(FOR AUX IN VERSION ONLY)
SUBWOOFER CABLE
AUX IN CABLE
Lch WHITE
Rch RED
Amplifier Turn On

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REG
15 11 101719 8 26
16252423142221201318632
9
17
27
28
OPERATION
LOCATION OF KEYS
54
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OPERATION
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT (FOR
LCD VERSION ONLY)
Switch on the unit by pressing any button
(except button (7) and button (4)).
When system is on, press PWR button (9)
to turn off the unit.
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT AND
ILLUMINATING (FOR VFD VERSION
ONLY)
Switch on the unit by pressing any button
(except button (7) and button (4)).
When system is on, press PWR/DIM button
(9) shortly to control the brightness of VFD.
Press it for several seconds to turn off the
unit.
FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press button (7) to detach the
removable faceplate.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press PUSH SEL button (10) to select the
desired adjustment mode. The adjustment
mode will change in the following order:
By rotating the knob (10) clockwise or
counter-clockwise, it is possible to adjust the
desired sound quality.
Press and hold the SEL button (10) for
several seconds to enter into the selection
for the situation of beep sound, then rotate
the knob (10) clockwise or
counter-clockwise to select as follows:
BEEP 2ND BEEP ALL BEEP OFF
- BEEP 2ND mode:
The beep is only generated when all
allowed double function button is
pressed long (several seconds).
e.g.
When preset button is pressed.
When BND/LOU/ENT button (13) is
pressed.
When AS/PS button (18) is pressed.
- BEEP ALL mode:
The beep is generated when every
button is pressed.
- BEEP OFF mode:
The beep is disabled.
LOUDNESS
Press BND/LOU/ENT button (13) for
several seconds to reinforce the bass
output. Press it for several seconds again
to release this function.
SET THE CLOCK
Press the DSP button (15), the clock is
shown on the display. Then hold down the
button until the clock flashes. Then press
the TUN/TRK button (17) to change
hours or TUN/TRK button (16) to
change minutes.
MUTE
Press MUT button (3) to mute down the
sound instantly. If any button is pressed in
the mute state, the mute state is released.
EQUALIZATION
Press and hold EQ/REC button (11) for
several seconds to turn on equalization
function and to select desired audio mode.
There are five kinds of mode as below:
(FOR LCD VERSION ONLY)
→FLAT→CLASSICS→POP M→ROCK M→DSP OFF
(FOR VFD VERSION ONLY)
→FLAT→CLASSICS→POP M→JAZZ→DSP OFF
SUBWOOFER (OPTIONAL)
Press MOD button (6) for several
seconds to toggle sub-woofer output.
Press it for several seconds again to
release this mode.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (FOR LCD
VERSION ONLY)
VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
(FOR VFD VERSION ONLY)
Exhibit current frequency and activated

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OPERATION
functions on the display (8).
FLASHING LED
If the front panel does not install in the main
unit, the LED (12) will be flashing.
REMOTE SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
Point the remote control handset to the
remote sensor IR (26). Press the function
keys on the handset to control the system.
ESP FUNCTION
If the unit has the electronic shockproof
function, it can be shockproof about
several tens of seconds.
RESET FUNCTION
RESET button (27) must be activated with
either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.
The RESET button is to be activated for the
following reasons:
- Initial installation of the unit when all
wiring is completed.
- All the function buttons do not operate.
- Error symbol on the display.
Note: if press RESET button (27), the unit
can’t work yet, please use a cotton swab
soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the
socket on the front panel.
RADIO OPERATION
ySWITCHING TO RADIO MODE
Press MOD button (6) shortly to select
radio mode, the radio mode appears in
the display together with the memory
band and frequency.
ySELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND
At radio mode, press BND/LOU/ENT
button (13) shortly to select the desired
band.
The reception band will change in the
following order:
→FM1→FM2 →FM3 →AM/MW →LW
ySELECTING STATION
Press TUN/TRK button (17) or
TUN/TRK button (16) shortly to
activate automatic seek function. Press
for several seconds until “MANUAL”
appears on the display, the manual
tuning mode is selected. If both buttons
have not been pressed for several
seconds, they will return to seek tuning
mode and “AUTO” appears on the
display.
yLOCAL/DISTANT
Press LOC button (1) to select between
local and distant stations. Local setting
for reception of strong station, and a
distant setting for reception of weaker
stations. This function is effect during
AUTO SEEK operation.
yAUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING &
PROGRAM SCANNING
- Automatic memory storing
Press AS/PS button (18) for several
seconds, the radio searches from the
current frequency and checks the
signal strength until one cycle search
is finished. And then 6 strongest
stations are stored into the
corresponding preset number button.
- Program scanning
Press AS/PS button (18) shortly to
scan preset station. When the field
strength level is more than the
threshold level
of stop level, the radio is holding at
that preset number for several
seconds with release mute, then
searches again.
ySTATION STORING
Press any one of the preset buttons
(14) (1 to 6) to select a station, which
had been stored in the memory. Press
this button for several seconds (until
2ND beeps come out), current station is
stored into the number button.
yMONO/STEREO
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OPERATION
stereo mode. You can sometimes
improve reception of distant stations by
selection mono operation.
ySCAN
Press SCN button (19) to set the
function to scan mode, which scanning
to higher frequency station with
receivable signal and keep on each
station for several seconds.
CD OPERATION
ySWITCHING TO CD MODE
If there is no CD inserted in the driver:
Gently insert the CD with the printed
side uppermost into the CD
compartment until you feel some
resistance. The CD is drawn into the
driver automatically. CD playback
begins.
If a CD is already inserted in the driver:
Keep pressing MOD button (6) shortly
until the CD mode display appears.
ySELECTING TRACKS
Press TUN/TRK button (16) or
TUN/TRK button (17) to move to
the previous track or the following track.
Track number shows on display.
Hold TUN/TRK button (16) or
TUN/TRK button (17) to fast
reverse or fast forward. CD play starts
from when you release the button.
yPAUSING PLAYING
Press PAU button (20) to pause CD
player. Press it again to resume play.
yPREVIEWING ALL TRACKS
Press SCN button (21) to play first
several seconds of each track on the
current disc. Press again to stop intro
and listen to track.
yREPEATING THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (22) to continuously
repeat the same track. Press it again to
stop repeat.
yPLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM
Press SHF button (23) to play all tracks
on CD in random order. Press again to
cancel the function.
yEJECTING A DISC
Press button (4) to stop CD playing
and eject the disc from the disc slot (5).
Note: When you first play a CD and when
whichever track is playing, press M5 button
(24) or M6 (25), the unit will search the disc
again and start to play the first track. Later,
there is no function of pressing M5 button
(24) or M6 button (25).
CDC OPERATION (FOR CDC VERSION
ONLY)
You can connect a CD changer to the unit
with CDC operation version only.
Information on handling CDs, inserting
CDs and operating the CD changer can be
found in the operating instructions supplied
with your CD changer.
ySWITCHING TO CDC MODE
Keep pressing MOD button (6) shortly
until the CDC mode display appears.
Playback begins with the first CD that
the CD changer detects.
ySELECTING TRACKS
Press TUN/TRK button (16) or
TUN/TRK button (17) to move to
the previous track or the following track.
Track number shows on display.
Hold TUN/TRK button (16) or
TUN/TRK button (17) to fast
reverse or fast forward. CD play starts
from when you release the button.
yPAUSING PLAYING
Press PAU button (20) to pause CD
player. Press it again to resume play.
yPREVIEWING ALL TRACKS
Press SCN button (21) shortly to play
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OPERATION
current disc. Press and hold SCN
button (21) for several seconds to play
first several seconds of the first track
on each disc in the CD magazine.
Press it again to stop intro and listen to
track.
yREPEATING INDIVIDUAL TRACKS
OR WHOLE CDs
Press RPT button (22) shortly to
continuously repeat the same track.
Press and hold RPT button (22) for
several seconds to continuously
repeat all tracks on the current disc.
Press it again to stop repeat.
yPLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM
Press SHF button (23) shortly to play
all tracks on the current disc in random
order. Press and hold SHF button (23)
for several seconds to select a disc in
random and play the selected disc in
random order. Press it again to cancel
the function.
ySELECTING DISC
Press CD- button (24) to select
previous disc and CD+ button (25) to
select next disc.
MP3 OPERATION
ySWITCHING TO CD (MP3) MODE
If there is no MP3 disc inserted in the
driver:
Gently insert the MP3 disc with the
printed side uppermost into the disc
slot (5) until you feel some resistance.
The MP3 disc is drawn into the driver
automatically. The MP3 playback
begins.
If a MP3 disc is already inserted in the
driver:
Keep pressing MOD button (6) shortly
until the CD (MP3) mode display
appears.
yEJECTING A DISC
Press button (4) to stop MP3
playing and eject the disc from the disc
slot (5).
ySELECTING TRACKS IN SINGLE
STEP
Press TUN/TRK button (16) or
TUN/TRK button (17) to move to
the previous track or the following track.
Track number shows on display.
ySELECTING DIRECTORY UP/DOWN
Press DIR button (24) or DIR
button (25) to select directory
downward or upward. If the MP3 disc
does not contain any directory, there is
no function of pressing DIR button
(24) or DIR button (25).
yPAUSING PLAYING
Press PAU button (20) to pause MP3
player. Press it again to resume play.
yPREVIEWING ALL TRACKS
Press SCN button (21) to play first
several seconds of each track on the
current disc. Press again to stop intro
and listen to track.
yREPEATING THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (22) to continuously
repeat the same track. Press it again to
stop repeat.
yPLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM
Press SHF button (23) to play all tracks
on MP3 disc in random order. Press
again to cancel the function.
ySELECTING TRACKS BY
AS/PS/D-AUD BUTTON
AS/PS button is assigned as Digital
Audio Mode selection button in MP3
operation.
When pressed, it is activated as
selecting each mode of Digital Audio.
“Searching track directly” => “Searching
Directory or File Name”=> “Navigation”
from root by TUN/TRK UP/DOWN
buttons=> “Navigation” from current

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directory by TUN/TRK UP/DOWN
buttons.
Searching Track Directly
Press AS/PS (D-AUD) button for
one time. It enters into “Searching
track directly” in Digital Audio CD.
The unit searches the track selected
by following direct numeric buttons:
M1-M6, MOD (7), TUN/TRK DOWN
(8), TUN/TRK UP (9), DSP(0).
If selected three digits, the unit
searches the tract at once. If
selected one or two digits, the unit
wait for ENT (BND/LOU) button for
seconds. The unit searches the
track after few seconds, even if the
enter button is not pressed.
Searching Directory or File Name
Press AS/PS (D-AUD) button for
two times. It enters into “Searching
Directory or File Name” in Digital
Audio CD.
The unit searches files and
directories that have the same
character which is inputted by the
user pressing the corresponding
buttons listed on the Table 1 below.
Explain as follows:
- Use the corresponding buttons
to select the characters A to Z,
blank, 0 to 9, _, -, +.
- Press PUSH SEL button to
confirm entry of each characters.
- Press BND/LOU (ENT) button to
start the title search.
In case the selected title is a
directory name, display will show (‘ ‘),
then
- Use the TUN/TRK UP/DOWN
buttons to list all songs under
this directory and select the title.
- Press BND/LOU (ENT) button to
confirm and start the play.
- Repeat the above steps if the
newly selected title is again a
directory.
Searching From Root Directory
Press AS/PS (D-AUD) button for
three times. The unit searches fire
or directory from root by TUN/TRK
UP/DOWN buttons. (D-DIR icon
turns on if the name is directory).
Display will list all available
directories and songs. Select the
desired directory/songs by using
TUN/TRK UP/DOWN buttons and
BND/LOU (ENT) button to confirm.
If the selected title is a song, it
starts to play.
If the selected title is a directory
name, display will show (‘ ‘), then
- Use the TUN/TRK UP/DOWN
buttons to list all songs under
this directory and select the title.
- Press BND/LOU (ENT) button to
confirm and start the play.
- Repeat the above steps if the
newly selected title is again a
directory.
Searching From Current Directory
Press AS/PS (D-AUD) button for
four times. The unit searches fire or
directory from current directory by
TUN/TRK UP/DOWN buttons.
(D-DIR icon turns on if the name is
directory). The current directory
name is displayed for a second and
the currently playing file name is
displayed (selected). The user can
select the directory or file in the
directory by TUN/TRK UP/DOWN
buttons. The selected file can be
played by pressing BND/LOU (ENT)
button.
“MP3” icon turns on when MP3 disc is
played and blinks when it is in
navigation mode.

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OPERATION
yDISPLAY INFORMATION
Press DSP button to show the following
information, such as the clock, ID3 TAG
(if available: song title, directory name,
artist name, other contents…) (FOR
WITH MP3 ID3 FUNCTION VERSION
ONLY) and other information.
KEY Assigned IN Searching mode (Table 1)
AS/PS Mode Select
BND/LOU ENTER
M1 A, B, C, 1
M2 D, E, F, 2
M3 G, H, I, 3
M4 J, K, L, 4
M5 M, N, O, 5/Directoty
DOWN
M6 P, Q, R, 6/Directory UP
MOD S, T, U, 7
TUN/TRK DOWN V, W, X, 8
TUN/TRK UP Y, Z, SPACE, 9
SEL CHARACTER SHIFT
RIGHT
DSP _,-,+,0
VOLUME KNOB CHARACTER SELECT
(A, B~8,9,0)
VOLUME KNOB (ENCODER) & TUN/TRK
UP/DOWN buttons:
Searching file and directory during
Navigation.
WMA OPERATION
The unit that can play the WMA disc and
the operation is the same with MP3
operation described above.
USB PLAY OPERATION
In the front panel of the unit, there is an
USB interface (28). You can connect an
USB driver through this interface (28).
For the unit with no SD/MMC interface,
when you connect an USB driver through
the interface, the unit will search the MP3
files or WMA files in the USB driver and
start to play MP3 files or WMA files
automatically. If in other mode, you can
also press MOD button to select USB
mode.
When playing the MP3 files or WMA files in
the device, the operation is the same with
the MP3 operation described above.
Note：
zThe main unit can only support the
standard USB-memory disc which is
approved by Microsoft.
zUSB MP3 player is not a standard
which means different brand name or
different models have their own
standard. So our product cannot
support every MP3 player.
zWhen connecting an MP3 player and
there has normal battery in the player
(non rechargeable battery), you should
remove the battery from the MP3
player then connect it to the USB
interface. Otherwise, it may cause
battery burst.
zWhen in USB play mode, be sure not
to remove the USB driver from the USB
interface.
RECORD OPERATION
This unit provides record function. In radio,
CDP mode, CD Changer or AUX mode,
press EQ/REC button (11) shortly to
activate RECORD mode. The unit will
record files to USB and the format of the
files is “.WMA”. The unit can find and play
the record files in the device that
connected to the unit through the USB
interface. There will be shown “file name”
during recording.
Press EQ/REC button (11) shortly again to
complete recording.

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OPERATION
Notes:
zDuring recording, be sure not to
remove the external device from the
USB interface or turn off the power or
switch off the ACC wire. Otherwise, it
may destroy the record files and the
USB interface may cause a
malfunction.
zDuring recording in one mode, be sure
not to switch to another mode (such as
radio, CD, CDC or AUX mode). You
must press EQ/REC button (11) shortly
to complete recording, then you can
change the current mode.
zWhen playing MP3/MWA disc, the unit
cannot record files to USB.
MIXED-CD OPERATION (FOR WITH
MIXED-CD OPERATION VERSION ONLY)
If available, the unit can play the mixed-CD
disc (the disc contains both CD audio
tracks and MP3 files).
When you insert a mixed-CD disc into the
CD slot, it starts to play the CD audio
tracks. And the operation is the same with
the CD operation described as above.
If you want to switch to play MP3 files, press
M5 button (24) or M6 button (25), it will
search the disc over again and start to play
the MP3 files. And the operation is the same
with the MP3 operation described as above.
If you want to revert to play CD audio
tracks, press M5 button (24) or M6 button
(25) repeatedly, when it jumps to the end
(i.e. when it selects the first directory or the
last directory), and then press M5 button
(24) or M6 button (25) again, it will start to
play the CD tracks again.
In this way, you can switch between playing
CD audio tracks or MP3 songs repeatedly.
SUPPORTED WMA DECODING MODES
The WMA (Windows Media Audio decoder
library for the embedded ARM environment
supports the following Window Media
Audio decoding modes.
Sampling
rate (kHz) Bit rate (bps) Audio type
8.0 5000,6000,8000 Mono
8.0 12000 Stereo
11.025 8000,10000 Mono
16.0 10000,12000,16000 Mono
22.05 16000 Mono
22.05 20000 Stereo
32.0 20000 Mono
44.1 32000 Mono
44.1 64000,80000,96000,
128000,160000,
192000
Stereo
CAUTION：
When there are important files in the USB
device, do not connect it to the main unit to
play. And don’t play the CD-R/RW disc that
has important files in it. Because any wrong
operation may cause files loss. And our
company assumes no responsibility for
this.
SD/MMC OPERATION (OPTIONAL)
According to the customer’s need, the unit
will add a SD/MMC interface. See below,
the SD/MMC interface is on the housing of
the unit.
When you insert a SD/MMC card in the
SD/MMC interface, the unit will search the
MP3 files or WMA files in the card and start
to play MP3 files or WMA files automatically.
The operation is the same with the MP3
operation described above. If in other
mode, you can also press MOD button to
select SD/MMC mode.
SD/MMC INTERFACE

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OPERATION
In record mode, it will record to USB first. If
USB is full, it will record to SD/MMC. The
corresponding operation and cautions
please refer to the record operation to
USB.
When there is no USB driver in the USB
interface, you cannot record to SD/MMC
directly.
When there are important files in the
SD/MMC card, do not connect it to the
main unit to play.
DISC NOTES
A. Notes on discs:
1. Attempting to use non-standard shape
discs (e.g. square, start, heart) may
damage the unit. Be sure to use round
shape CD discs only for this unit.
2. Do not stick paper or tape, etc, onto the
label side or the recording side of any
discs, as it may cause a malfunction.
3. Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs
will cause misoperation.
B. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable
CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable CDs):
1. Be sure to use discs with following
marks only for the unit to play:
2. The unit cannot play a CD-R and
CD-RW that is not finalized. (Please
refer to the manual of your
CD-R/CD-RW recorder or
CD-R/CD-RW software for more
information on finalization process).
3. Depending on the recording status,
conditions of the disc and the
equipment used for the recording, some
CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be played on
this unit. (see *1)
*1: To have more reliable play back, please
see following recommendations:
a: Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x
and write with speed 1x to 2x.
b. Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x and
write with speed 1x to 2x.
c. Do not play a CD-RW which has
been written for more than 5 times.
C. Notes on MP3 files (MP3 Version
Only):
1. The disc must be in the ISO9660 level 1
or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in
the expansion format.
2. When naming a MP3 file, be sure the
file name extension is “.MP3”.
3. For a non-MP3 file, even though the file
name extension is “.MP3”, the unit
cannot recognize it.
ReWritable

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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H)
Tone Controls
- Bass (at 100 Hz) : ±10 dB
- Treble (at 10 kHz) : ±10 dB
Maximum Output Power
- Version V : 4x7 watts or 2x25 watts
- Version Z : 4x25 watts
- Version Y : 4x40 watts
Current Drain
- Version V : 5 Ampere (max.) (For Normal Power Version)
- Version Z : 10 Ampere (max.) (For High Power Version)
- Version Y : 15 Ampere (max.) (For High Power Version)
CD PLAYER
Signal to Noise Ratio : More than 55 dB
Channel Separation : More than 45 dB
Frequency Response : 40Hz – 18 kHz
RADIO
For 3 Bands For 2 Bands For 2 Bands
(Europe) (Europe) (U.S.A.)
FM FM FM
Frequency Coverage 87.5 to 108 MHz 87.5 to 108 MHz 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF 10.7 MHz 10.7 MHz 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) 4μV 4μV 4μV
Stereo Separation >25dB >25dB >25dB
MW MW AM
Frequency Coverage 522 to 1620 kHz 522 to 1620 kHz 530 to 1710 kHz
IF 450 kHz 450 kHz 450 kHz
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 36 dBu 36 dBu 36 dBu
LW
Frequency Coverage 144 to 288 kHz
IF 450 kHz
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 38 dBu

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before going through the checklist, check wiring connection. If any of the problems
persist after checklist has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.
Symptom Cause Solution
No power. The car ignition switch is
not on.
If the power supply is
connected to the car accessory
circuits, but the engine is not
moving, switch the ignition key
to “ACC”.
The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse.
Disc cannot be
loaded or
ejected.
Presence of CD disc
inside the player.
Remove the disc in the player,
then put a new one.
Inserting the disc in reverse
direction.
Insert the compact disc with the
label facing upward.
Compact disc is extremely
dirty or detective disc.
Clean the disc or try to play a new
one.
Temperature inside the car
is too high.
Cool off or until the ambient
temperature return to normal.
Condensation. Leave the player off for an hour or
so, then try again.
No sound. Volume is in minimum Adjust volume to a desired level.
Wiring is not properly
connected.
Check wiring connection.
Sound skips. The installation angle is
more than 30 degree.
Adjust the installation angle less
than 30 degree.
The disc is extremely
dirty or defective disc.
Clean the compact disc, then try to
play a new one.
The operation
keys do not
work.
The built-in microcomputer
is not operating properly
due to noise.
Press the RESET button..
Front panel is not properly fix into
its place.
The antenna cable is not
connected.
Insert the antenna cable firmly.The radio does
not Work. The
radio station
automatic
selection does
not work.
The signals are too weak. Select a station manually.