Eclipse CD8455 User manual

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ESN E8 High-Power "Pro Customize" CD/MS Receiver with
MP3/WMA Decoder and Remote
CD8455

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For your safety in using the
CD8455
Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted throughout this manual as
well as on the CD8455. They show safe and correct ways to handle the product so
as to prevent personal injury to you, 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.
Warning
Caution
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Warning
●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 equipment requires 12V DC and should only be installed in a
vehicle with a 12V negative ground electrical system. Any other
installation may cause a fire or other severe damage to the
equipment and the vehicle.
●Never install this equipment where it will interfere with safe
operation of the vehicle. Never block the drivers’ view. Do not
install equipment where it may interfere with operation of the
brakes, the steering or any safety equipment, including seat belts
and air bags.
●Before drilling holes in a vehicle for installation, you must confirm
the locations of pipes, tanks, electrical wiring, and other vehicle
systems and components to ensure that there will be no
interference or contact. In addition, you must also apply rust
prevention and leak prevention measures at the drilling area.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock could occur.
●When installing equipment do not remove or alter existing vehicle
fasteners, including nuts, bolts, screws, clips, and fittings. Never
detach, move or alter existing vehicle wiring, including electrical
grounds and straps. Alteration of existing vehicle components
may make vehicle unsafe to operate.
●Before installation, remove the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent shocks, electrical arcing, fires, and damage to vehicle
wiring and the equipment you are installing.
●Secure wiring with tape or plastic ties so that wires do not
interfere with vehicle operation, including brake pedal, gear
shifter and steering. Position wires so that they will not be
rubbed, abraded, or damaged by moving vehicle components,
including power seats.
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Warning
●To avoid equipment and vehicle damage, including fire, never
supply power to installed equipment in a way which will overload
the capacity of an existing vehicle circuit. Never leave a power
supply wire or connection uninsulated. Always install supplied
fuses, circuit breakers, and relays.
● Air bags are vital safety equipment. Never install equipment in a way
which will alter air bag wiring or interfere with air bag deployment.
Air bags must function properly in the event of an accident.
●When installation is complete, test all vehicle electrical systems
for proper operation, including lights, horn, brake lights, and
emergency flashers.
●For your protection, never use a power drill without safety
glasses or goggles. Debris or broken drill bits may cause severe
eye injuries, including blindness.
●Use electrical tape to insulate the ends of all wires, even if not
used. Proper insulation prevents arcs, shocks and fires.
●Some equipment uses batteries. Never install equipment where
young children can get access to batteries. If a battery is
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
●When vehicle is moving, never take your eyes off the road to
make adjustments to the equipment. You must pay attention to
the road to avoid accidents, do not let the operation or adjustment
of the equipment distract you from proper vehicle operation.
●The driver should not look at the screen while driving. Accidents
may result if you are not paying attention to the forward direction.
●Do not put foreign objects in the loading slot of Memory Stick or
disc. Fires or shocks may result.
●Do not disassemble or alter this equipment. Accidents, fires or
shocks may result.
●Do not let water or foreign objects enter the internal parts of this
equipment. Smoke, fires or shocks may result.
●Pay attention to where the remote control is left. Traffic accidents
or problems with driving may result if the remote control makes
its way under the foot pedals etc. when the vehicle is stopped or
when it goes around a corner.
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Warning
●Do not use when it is broken (the screen is not lit or no sound
comes out). Accidents, fires or shocks may result.
● Always replace fuses with fuses of identical capacity and
characteristics. Never use a higher capacity fuse than the original.
Using the wrong type of fuse may cause a fire or severe damage.
●If foreign objects or water enters the equipment, smoke comes
out, or there is a strange odor, stop using it immediately, and
contact your dealer. Accidents, fires, or shocks may result if you
continue to use it in these conditions.
● The driver should not change the Memory Stick or CD while driving.
As accidents may result if you are not paying attention to the forward
direction, first stop the car at a safe location and then proceed.
●Plastic bags and wrappings may cause suffocation and death.
Keep away from babies and children. Never put bag over your
head or mouth.
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Caution
●Wiring and installing this equipment requires expertise and
experience. Professional installation is recommended. Consult
with your dealer or a professional installer. Incorrect wiring may
damage the equipment or interfere with safe vehicle operation.
●Use only the accessory parts as specified. Using other parts may
cause damage to the equipment or cause parts to fall or fly off the
equipment.
●Do not install the unit in places where it may get dew
condensation on (around the air conditioning hose, etc.), come in
contact with water, or in condition of high moisture, dust or oily
smoke. If water, moisture, dust or oily smoke enters this unit,
smoke, fires or malfunctions may result.
●Avoid installing in places where it cannot be fastened securely or
where there are strong vibrations. Also, if you installed the unit
with double-sided tape, first wipe away dirt and wax from the
installation area. Otherwise, the unit may come loose due to
vibration while driving, causing problems for driving and
resulting in traffic accidents or injuries.
●Do not install in places with direct sunlight or where it will be hit
directly by hot air from the heater. This may increase the
temperature of the interior of this equipment, resulting in fires
and malfunctions.
●Do not block the fan, heat sink or vents of this unit. When fan,
heat sink or vent is blocked, the interior overheats, and fires may
result.
●Connect as specified in the installation manual. If not connected
normally, fires or accidents may result.
●When installing in vehicles equipped with air bags, check the
manufacturer's cautions regarding operation before operating.
Airbags may not operate properly.
●Carry out the wiring such that cords are not pinched by movable
parts such as seat rails, and screw parts of the vehicle body.
Accidents, fires and shocks may result from disconnection and
electrical shorts.
●Carry out the wiring such that the cord does not make contact
with metal parts. The cord maybe be damaged by contact with
metal parts, resulting in fire and shocks.
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Caution
●Avoid hot surfaces when wiring equipment. High temperatures
may damage wiring, causing shorts, arcing and fires.
●When changing the installation location for this equipment,
please consult the dealer where you bought it for safety reasons.
Expertise is necessary for removal and installation.
●Keep volume to a reasonable level so that you can hear sounds
from outside the vehicle, including warning sounds, voices, and
sirens. Failure to do so may cause an accident.
●Be careful that hands and fingers are not pinched when adjusting
the tilting angle or closing display. Injuries may result.
●Do not put your hands or fingers into the loading slot of Memory
Stick or disc. Injuries may result.
●Do not touch the heat dissipating part of the amp. Burns may
result from the heat of this part.
●Do not recharge dry batteries. Dry batteries may rupture,
resulting in injuries.
●Do not use batteries other than those specified. Also, do not mix
old and new batteries. Injuries or pollution to the surroundings
may result from battery ruptures and leakage.
●When inserting batteries into the equipment, be careful with the
polarity (positive/negative), and insert them as indicated. If the
battery polarities are incorrect, injuries and pollution to the
surroundings may result from battery ruptures and leakage.
●Replace used batteries as soon as possible; they may leak and
damage equipment. Battery leakage can burn your skin or your
eyes. Wash hands after handling.
●If alkaline solution from alkaline dry batteries makes contact with
your skin or clothes, flush with clean water. If any of the solution
gets in your eyes, also flush clean with water and then seek
medical attention.
●When disposing of lithium dry batteries, affix insulating tape to
the positive and negative terminals, and after they are insulated,
dispose of them according to the "Local municipal ordinances".
Shorts, fires and ruptures may result from disposal when coming
contact with other electrically conductive objects such as metal
parts, etc.
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Caution
●Do not short, disassemble or heat the batteries, or place them in
fire or water. Fire and injuries may result from battery rupture and
leakage.
●Store the remote control in a place away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, and high moisture levels. The case may change
shape, and the batteries may rupture and leak.
●Do not use this equipment except for in-vehicle use. Shocks or
injuries may result.
●Be careful of the position of the volume when turning the power
source ON. Hearing damage may result if very loud noise is
emitted when the power is turned ON.
●Do not operate under abnormal conditions such as when the
sound is broken or distorted. Fires may result.
●This equipment uses invisible laser light. Do not disassemble or
alter this equipment. If trouble occurs, contact the dealer where
you bought the equipment.
Altering this equipment may cause exposure to laser emissions
(worsening eyesight), or result in accidents, fires or shocks.
●If the equipment is dropped or the cosmetics appear broken, turn
off the power to the main unit and contact your dealer. If used in
this condition, fires or shocks may result.
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Table of Contents
Operating precautions.............................................................................. 16
Names of controls and parts.................................................................... 23
ESN security operating precedure .......................................................... 24
Basic operation ......................................................................................... 41
How to operate the CD player .................................................................. 72
How to operate the MP3/WMA player...................................................... 84
How to operate the Memory Stick player................................................ 93
How to operate the tuner........................................................................ 106
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode ...................................... 119
How to operate the AREA SHOT function (U.S.A. only) ...................... 173
How to use the remote control .............................................................. 184
How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected .... 192
How to operate the tuner with an optional HD RADIO tuner
connected (U.S.A. only) ... 196
How to operate the tuner with an optional SIRIUS satellite radio tuner
connected (U.S.A. only) ... 203
Others....................................................................................................... 209
If you have a question: ........................................................................... 213
Specifications.......................................................................................... 218
Before installlation.................................................................................. 220
Mounting instruction .............................................................................. 221
How to contact customer service.......................................................... 234
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Table of Contents
Operating precautions......................................................................... 16
Notes on operation........................................................................................................ 16
About compact discs ..................................................................................................... 17
About cleaning a CD .....................................................................................................19
About Memory Sticks .................................................................................................... 20
About cleaning the Memory Sticks................................................................................22
Names of controls and parts .............................................................. 23
ESN security operating procedure..................................................... 24
About ESN .................................................................................................................... 24
How to switch the security type (Key CD security/Memory Stick security) ................... 25
How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security ..................................................................26
How to program the Key CD................................................................................... 26
How to cancel the Key CD......................................................................................27
How to change the Key CD .................................................................................... 28
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)......................................28
What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted? ........................................................ 29
How to operate the ESN (Memory Stick) security.........................................................30
How to record a security code ................................................................................30
How to cancel the Memory Stick security...............................................................32
How to change the Memory Stick ........................................................................... 34
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)......................................35
What happens if a Memory Stick or security code is incorrect? .............................37
How to operate the ACC security..................................................................................38
How to turn the security indicator on/off........................................................................39
How to read the Electronic Serial Number ....................................................................40
Basic operation .................................................................................... 41
Turning the power on and off ........................................................................................ 41
Listening to CD .............................................................................................................42
Listening to MG Memory Stick ...................................................................................... 43
Listening to the tuner ....................................................................................................44
Adjusting audio volume ................................................................................................. 45
Switching audio control modes ..................................................................................... 46
VOL (VOLUME) Mode ............................................................................................ 46
BASS Mode ............................................................................................................ 46
MID (MIDDLE) Mode .............................................................................................. 47
TREB (TREBLE) Mode........................................................................................... 47
BAL (BALANCE) Mode........................................................................................... 47
FAD (FADER) Mode ............................................................................................... 47
NON-F (NON-FADER) Mode.................................................................................. 47
SVC (Source Volume Control) Mode...................................................................... 48
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