Eclipse CD3424 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
We appreciate your purchase of this receiver.
Please read through this manual for correct operation.
We suggest that after reading it you keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
ESN E3 High-Power CD Receiver with
MP3 Decoder and Remote
MODEL CD3424

For your safety in using the
CD3424
Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted
throughout this manual as well as on the CD3424. They show safe
and correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personal
injury to you and others and to avoid property damage.
Before reading through the manual, take time to read through and
learn the important information listed in this section.
This sign indicates a situation in which
incorrect handling or disregard of this sign
might result in death or serious personal injury.
This sign indicates a situation in which
incorrect handling or disregard of this sign
might result in personal injury or may result
solely in damage to property.
• Do not modify this system for use other than that specified
herein. Also, do not deviate from the installation procedures
described herein; Eclipse will not be held liable for damages
including, but not limited to serious injury, death or property
damage resulting from installations that enable unintended
operation.
• This unit is intended for operation in DC 12-volt, negative-
grounded vehicles only. Never use it in 24-volt vehicles such as
heavy trucks or diesel cars with cold-region specifications.
• Do not change CDs while driving. Doing so may result in an
accident.
Warning
Caution
Warning
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• Do not place the vinyl storage bag over a person. It may cause
a serious accident or death by suffocation.
• Do not adjust the controls while driving the car. To adjust the
controls, stop the car in a safe location.
• To prevent accidents, store batteries for the remote control out
of the reach of small children. In case a child swallows a
battery, consult a physician immediately.
• Do not disassemble or rebuild this product. Doing so may
cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• When it is necessary to replace the fuse, always use a fuse of
the correct rating (number of amperes). Use of fuses with
higher amperage ratings may cause a fire.
• Do not operate the product in a malfunctioning condition, for
instance, when the audio does not play. Doing so may result in
an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• If an abnormal situation occurs, such as foreign matter entering
or liquid splashing on the product, or smoke or a strange odor
emitting from the unit, shut off the product immediately and
consult the dealer from whom you purchased it. Continued
operation may cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• Do not install this product in locations where it may obstruct the
driver's view, or where it may endanger passengers in the
vehicle. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.
• To prevent damaging the vehicle, confirm the locations of
hoses, electrical wiring, and the fuel tank prior to drilling holes
to install this product. Also, take care so that the product does
not interfere, not come in contact with them. Otherwise, a fire
may result.
• Do not install this product in locations where it may interfere
with the operation of the steering wheel, shift lever, brake
pedal, etc. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.
• When installing this product, never use existing nuts or bolts
that secure parts of the fuel tank, or the steering or braking
systems. Otherwise improper steering or braking or a fire may
result.
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• To prevent a short circuit from occurring, disconnect the
battery's negative terminal before installing this product.
Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may result.
• When using an existing nut and/or bolt from the vehicle to
ground this product, do not use any that secure parts of the
steering or braking systems. Otherwise, an accident may result.
• Bundle cables and harnesses with electrical tape or wire ties to
prevent them from interfering with moving parts. If they should
entangle the steering wheel, shift lever or brake pedal, an
accident may result.
• Never supply power to another electrical appliance by splicing
or tapping into this product's power lead (wire). Otherwise, the
current capacity of the wire will be exceeded, resulting in a fire
or electric shock.
• Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product.
Otherwise, an accident, fire or electric shock may result.
• When replacing fuses, be sure to use fuses of the specified
capacity (amperage). Otherwise, damage to the unit, fire or an
electric shock may result.
• When installing the product into a vehicle with a passenger
side air bag, do not secure it to the air bag's cover or in places
where it may impede air bag deployment. Otherwise, proper air
bag operation may not be ensured in the event of an accident,
causing injury or death.
• When making holes using a drill or similar tool, be sure to wear
protective eyewear. Otherwise, an injury such as loss of
eyesight may result.
• Exposed wires must be insulated with electrical tape.
Otherwise, a short circuit, fire, or electric shock may result.
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• Play the audio at a moderate volume level that permits you to
hear sounds from outside the car. Driving without being able to
hear outside sounds may result in an accident.
• Keep foreign objects out of the disc slot. They may cause fire
or electrical shock. Another possibility is that discs may be
damaged or become stuck.
• Do not stick your fingers or hands into the disc slot. Doing so
may cause personal injury.
• This product must be operated only as on-board equipment, or
it may cause electrical shock or injury.
• Do not play distorted sounds for long periods of time;
the speakers may overheat and cause a fire.
• This product uses an invisible laser light. In case a problem
develops, be sure to consult the dealer from whom you
purchased the product. Do not disassemble or rebuild the unit;
rebuilding it may expose you and others to a dangerous laser
emission (which would damage eyesight) or cause an
accident.
• Never use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix new
and old cells. Doing so may cause a fire or personal injury due
to a battery explosion or chemical leaks.
• Pay attention to the (+) and (
- ) polarity of the battery when
installing them in the product. Incorrect installation may cause
personal injury or product damage spoilage due to a battery
explosion or chemical leakage.
• For best results, this product should be installed by a
professional installer.
Contact the dealer whom you purchased the product for an
appointment.
• When installing this product, be sure to use the supplied
mounting hardware. If parts other than those supplied are
used, the unit may be damaged internally, or may not be held
in place securely and become dislodged.
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• Avoid installing this product in places where it may get wet,
such as near windows, or in places that are moist or dusty.
Presence of liquid, moisture or dust inside this product can
cause short circuiting, resulting in smoke or fire.
• Do not install this product in locations where it cannot be
fastened securely, such as places subject to frequent vibration.
Otherwise, it may become dislodged and cause an accident or
injury.
• Do not block this product's vent or heat sink. If either is
blocked, excessive heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.
• If this product is not connected properly, a short circuit, fire or
accident may occur.
• When routing cables, use care so they do not contact sharp
metal parts such as brackets or screw tips. Otherwise, a short
circuit, electric shock, fire or accident may result.
• Do not obstruct the vent on this product. If blocked, excessive
heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.
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Table of Contents
Operating precautions ............................................ 11
Notes on operation ..................................................................... 11
About compact discs .................................................................. 12
About cleaning a CD .................................................................. 14
Names of controls and parts .................................. 15
ESN security operating procedure ......................... 16
About ESN .................................................................................. 16
How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security ............................... 17
How to program the Key CD ................................................ 17
How to cancel the Key CD ................................................... 18
How to change the Key CD .................................................. 19
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out) ... 19
What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted? ...................... 20
How to turn the security indicator on/off ..................................... 21
How to read the Electronic Serial Number ................................. 21
Basic operation ........................................................ 22
Turning the power on and off ..................................................... 22
Listening to a CD ........................................................................ 23
Listening to the tuner .................................................................. 24
Adjusting audio volume .............................................................. 24
Switching audio control modes ................................................... 25
VOL (VOLUME) Mode ......................................................... 25
BASS Mode ......................................................................... 25
TREB (TREBLE) Mode ........................................................ 25
BAL (BALANCE) Mode ........................................................ 26
FAD (FADER) Mode ............................................................ 26
NON-F (NON-FADER) Mode ............................................... 26
XO-FR (Front/Rear) Mode ................................................... 26
XO-NF (NON-FADER) Mode ............................................... 27
NF-PH (NON-FADER PHASE) Mode .................................. 27
Enabling the loudness control .................................................... 27
Making changes with Function Mode ......................................... 28
Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation) ........ 28
Setting the time .................................................................... 29

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How to operate the CD player ................................. 30
Listening to CDs ......................................................................... 30
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the
track being played ...................................................................... 31
Fast Forward/Rewind ................................................................. 31
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) ..................................... 31
Repeating the same track (REPEAT) ......................................... 32
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) ............................... 32
Ejecting the disc ......................................................................... 33
Displaying CD TEXT .................................................................. 33
How to operate the MP3 player ............................... 34
About MP3 .................................................................................. 34
What is MP3? ....................................................................... 34
Playable MP3 file standards ................................................ 34
ID3 tags ................................................................................ 34
Media ................................................................................... 35
Format of discs .................................................................... 35
File names ........................................................................... 36
Multi-sessions ...................................................................... 36
Playing MP3 ......................................................................... 36
MP3 playing time display ..................................................... 36
Display order of MP3 file/folder names ................................ 36
Listening to MP3 file ................................................................... 37
Advancing to the next track (file) or
returning to the beginning of the track (file) being played .......... 38
Fast Forward/Rewind ................................................................. 38
Skipping to the next or previous folder ....................................... 38
Return to the root directory of the CD ........................................ 38
Playing the beginning of files (SCAN) ......................................... 39
Repeating the same file (REPEAT) ............................................ 39
Playing files in random order (RANDOM) .................................. 40
Displaying title ............................................................................ 40
How to operate the tuner ........................................ 41
Tuning to a station ...................................................................... 41
Entering stations into memory automatically
(The automatic preset mode: ASM) .......................................... 42
Manually setting stations into memory ....................................... 43
Preset station scan ..................................................................... 44
Switching the display .................................................................. 44

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Changing the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning ........ 45
Changing the radio band location ............................................... 45
FM reception characteristics ...................................................... 46
FM reception differs from AM ............................................... 46
Fading out ............................................................................ 46
Reception area of FM broadcasts ........................................ 47
Multipath .............................................................................. 47
How to use a Card remote control ......................... 48
Precautions in use of the remote control .................................... 48
Cleaning the remote control ....................................................... 48
Turning the power on/off ............................................................ 49
Adjusting the audio volume ........................................................ 49
Cutting the volume instantly (muting) ................................... 49
Switching playback modes ......................................................... 50
How to play the tuner ................................................................. 50
Selecting the FM/AM band ................................................... 50
Selecting a station (manually or automatically) .................... 51
Selecting preset stations ...................................................... 51
How to play CDs ......................................................................... 51
Switching disc mode ............................................................ 51
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning
of the track being played ...................................................... 52
Skipping to the next or previous disc ................................... 52
Replacing the battery ................................................................. 53
How to use an optional NOB remote control ........ 54
Turning the power on/off ............................................................ 54
Adjusting the audio volume ........................................................ 54
Cutting the volume instantly (muting) ................................... 54
Switching playback modes ......................................................... 55
How to play the tuner ................................................................. 55
Selecting the FM/AM band ................................................... 55
Selecting a station (manually or automatically) .................... 56
Selecting preset stations ...................................................... 56
How to play CDs ......................................................................... 56
Switching disc mode ............................................................ 56
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning
of the track being played ...................................................... 57
Skipping to the next or previous disc ................................... 57
Replacing the battery ................................................................. 58

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How to operate the receiver with an optional
CD changer connected............................................. 60
Listening to a CD......................................................................... 60
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of
the track being played ................................................................. 60
Fast Forward/Rewind .................................................................. 60
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) ...................................... 61
Repeating the same track (REPEAT).......................................... 61
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) ................................ 62
Skipping to the next or previous CD............................................ 62
Specifying a CD to play ............................................................... 63
Switching the display................................................................... 63
If you have a question: ............................................ 64
Displayed information (for troubleshooting) ................................ 65
Specifications .......................................................... 68
Before installation .................................................... 69
Components ............................................................................... 69
Installation angle ........................................................................ 69
Mounting instruction ............................................... 70
Mounting the main unit ............................................................... 70
Names of lead wires and destinations ........................................ 72
System ....................................................................................... 73
How to contact customer service .......................... 78

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Operating precautions
<Your CD3424 will perform well over a long period of time through correct
handling and care.>
• For your safety, play only at volume levels that allow outside sounds to be
heard.
• We recommend using with this player a disc with
the logo shown to the left.
• You can play music CDs(CD-R/CD-RW) on this
player. Be sure to use discs that have been
properly processed.
Depending on the editing equipment used, some
discs may not play properly.
• Do not insert anything other than a CD into the
disc slot.
Do not insert any foreign objects, such as coins or
credit cards, into the disc slot. Be especially
watchful of children’s mischief in this regard.
• Avoid severe mechanical shock.
When the player is subjected to severe vibration
while traveling over a rough surface, playback
may be intermittent. When a situation like this
occurs, resume playback after returning to a
smoother road.
• About dew condensation.
In cold or rainy weather, just as the interior glass
surface gets fogged, dew (water condensation)
may also settle on the deck. When this occurs,
disc playback may become intermittent or
impossible. Dehumidify the air in the vehicle for a
while before resuming playback.
• Cleaning the disc slot.
The disc slot tends to get dusty. Clean it
occasionally to prevent accumulated dust from
scratching the discs.
Notes on operation
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Operating precautions
• The signal recorded on a compact disc is read by a laser beam, so
nothing touches the disc surface. A scratch on the recorded surface or a
badly warped disc may cause deteriorated sound quality or intermittent
playback. Observe the following precautions to ensure high quality sound
performance:
• Do not leave an ejected disc in the disc slot
for very long; the disc may warp. Discs
should be stored in their cases and kept
away from high temperature and humidity.
• Do not stick a piece of paper or tape on, nor
write on or scratch either side of a disc.
• Discs spin at a high speed inside the deck.
Keep cracked or warped discs out of the
player to avoid damaging it.
• Avoid touching the recorded surface when
handling a disc; handle discs by their edges.
About compact discs

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Operating precautions
About CD accessories
• Do not use accessories
(stabilizers, protective seals, laser
lens cleaners, etc.) sold for
“improving sound performance”
or “protecting CDs.” The changes
in CD thickness or outside
dimensions made by these
accessories may cause problems
in the player.
About brand new CDs
• You may notice that some brand
new discs are rough around the
center hole or outside edge.
Remove the rough edges with
the side of a ballpoint pen, etc.
Rough edges may prevent
proper loading in the deck.
Flakes from the rough edges
may also stick to the recorded
surface and interfere with
playback.
Rough Edges
Ballpoint
pen
Flakes
Recorded surface
Rough
Edges
•Please be sure NOT to attach any
ring-shape protector (or other
accessory) to your discs. Those
protectors are commercially
available and said to protect disc
and to improve sound quality
(and antivibration effect), but they
can do more harm than good in
regular uses. The most common
problems are disc insertion, disc
ejections, and won't play
problems due to the protector
ring that came off in the disc
mechanism.

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Operating precautions
About borrowed CDs
•Do not use a CD with glue or
remnants of adhesive tape or
labels. They may cause the CD
to get stuck inside or damage
the deck.
How to remove CDs
•When removing the ejected disc,
pull it straight out along the slot.
Pressing downward in the
process may scratch the
recorded surface of the disc.
OKAY
NO GOOD
About irregularly-shaped CDs
•Specially-shaped CDs, like
heart-shaped or octagonal CDs,
cannot be played. Do not
attempt to play them, even with
an adapter, since they may
damage the player.
•Use a commercially available compact disc
cleaner to clean a CD, wiping lightly from the
center to the edge.
•Do not use benzine, thinner, LP record spray
or other cleaners on CDs. They may damage
a CD’s finish.
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Names of controls and parts
Names of controls and parts
Switches disc modes.
Ejects compact disc.
Selects radio preset channels and performs disc mode
functions.
Inserts compact discs.
Switches screen display.
Automatically finds radio reception and fast forward/rewind.
Selects radio stations and CD tracks.
Turns function mode ON/OFF.
Returns to previous screen.
Resets deck functions to default settings.
Turns deck power ON/OFF.
Switches to radio mode and switches radio bands.
Adjusts volume and performs other functions.
[DISC] button
[ (EJECT) ] button
Buttons [1] to [6]
Disc slot
[DISP] button
[SEEK /FAST ] button
[SEL] button
[FUNC] button
[RTN] button
[RESET] button
[PWR] button
[FM AM] button
[AUDIO CONTROL] button
① ② ④ ⑤ ⑥③
⑫⑪ ⑩ ⑨⑧⑥
⑦
⑬
③

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ESN security operating procedure
ESN security operating procedure
About ESN
This deck incorporates ESN (ECLIPSE Security Network). The ESN is
a security system which disables all deck functions when the power
is restored if the deck is stolen from the vehicle. Turning the power of
the deck off or switching the vehicle's ignition switch off activates the
security feature.
Setting or canceling of the security feature can be done with a "Key
CD". It is necessary to register an music CD as the "Key CD"in
advance.

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ESN security operating procedure
ATTENTION
•If there is a problem with the inserted CD, an [ERR] message
will appear for two seconds and the CD will be ejected. Reinsert
the ejected CD.
•If a CD causes the [ERR] message to appear twice in a row, a
[CHANGE] message will appear for two seconds. Try another
CD.
•The Security indicator will flash whenever the vehicle’s ignition
is switched off.
ATTENTION
If a CD has already been inserted, a [SEC] message appears,
and then the CD is ejected.
[FUNC] button
Button [6]
How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security
Check that the Power is OFF.
Press and hold button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will
change to [DISC].
The CD3424 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD
slot.
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Insert the CD into the slot.
A [SEC] message appears, then the Key CD is ejected.
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How to program the Key CD

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ESN security operating procedure
ATTENTION
•This process cancels the protection for the ESN deck.
•If power to the ESN deck is disconnected, then reconnected, a
Key CD will not need to be inserted in order to return the unit to
normal operation.
•Inserting a CD other than the Key CD will not cancel the
protection. Instead, the display [ERR] for two seconds, then the
normal CD playback mode will activate.
ATTENTION
If a CD has already been inserted, a [SEC] message appears,
and then the CD is ejected.
Insert your Key CD into the slot.
A [CANCEL] message appears, then the Key CD is
ejected.
The Key CD is cancelled.
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Turn OFF the Power.
Press and hold button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and
hold both for more than one second.
A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will
change to [DISC].
The CD3424 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD
slot.
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How to cancel the Key CD
[FUNC] button
Button [6]

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ESN security operating procedure
ATTENTION
•If an incorrect CD is inserted, an [ERR_] ("ERR" and error
number) message will appear for two seconds, after which the
CD will be ejected.
•If [ERR5] (the 5th time an error has occurred) appears, [HELP]
will appear, after which the CD will be ejected. When [HELP]
appears, carry out the operations for an ESN security lock out
by following the procedure in "What happens if an incorrect CD
is inserted?" (See next page).
•You must use the same CD used for Key CD programming; a
duplicate CD may not work properly.
First, cancel the existing Key CD.
Refer to “How to cancel the Key CD.”
Next, program a new Key CD.
Refer to “How to program the Key CD.”
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How to change the Key CD
If power is disconnected while ESN security is active (a Key
CD was programmed), operation is disabled until power is
restored and the unit unlocked. Follow this procedure to
resume normal operation.
When the power is turned on after disconnecting the
battery power, a [SEC] message will appear for two
seconds. Thereafter, the message changes to [DISC]
and the CD3424 is ready to accept your Key CD into the
slot.
Insert your Key CD into the slot.
If the correct CD is inserted, an [OK] message will appear
for two seconds and the CD will begin playing.
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How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)

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ESN security operating procedure
ATTENTION
•If an incorrect CD is inserted, an [ERR_] ("ERR" and error
number) message will appear for two seconds, after which the
CD will be ejected.
•This process cancels the protection for the ESN deck.
After the 5th incorrect attempt, the display reads [HELP]
for five seconds.
[HELP] will appear for five seconds, after which the serial
number will appear.
Press button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and hold them
for five seconds.
After the [SEC] message will appear for two seconds,
rolling code will appear.
Press the [FUNC] button.
A [DISC] message appears.
You will have five more attempts the correct disc.
Insert your Key CD into the slot.
If the correct CD is inserted, an [OK] message will appear
for two seconds and CD will be ejected.
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What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?
Note 
If after five tries the correct Key CD is not inserted, the display
reads [CALL800]; the unit must be returned to Eclipse to be
reset. In this case, please contact your Eclipse dealer for
assistance. For country-specific customer service information,
refer to "How to contact customer service" on page 78.
Your key CD can be easily forgotten. Write the
album name in a reminder note (See Page 81).
[FUNC] button
Button [6]