Marquant MCR-1295 User manual

MCR-1295
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Video System
DVD Player with Radio
4.3 Inch Touch Screen Monitor
RDS (Radio Date System) Function
USB Interface
SD/MMC Card Interface
Remote Control
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................3
DISC NOTES......................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................7
USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL......................................................10
CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................11
LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE PLAYER ..............................................12
LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL...........................13
BASIC OPERATION...........................................................................................16
MENU OPERATION............................................................................................18
RADIO OPERATION...........................................................................................................18
DVD OPERATION ..............................................................................................................21
USB/CARD OPERATION...................................................................................................28
AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION .......................................................................................28
BACK SIGHT OPERATION................................................................................................29
SETUP OPERATION..........................................................................................................29
TROUBLE SHOOTING.......................................................................................31
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................33
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Use This Product Safely
This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric
shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit protect you if you observe the following
procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit doesn’t contain any parts that can be repaired by the
user.
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions.
When Car Washing
Do not expose the product to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical shorts, fire or other
damage.
When Parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your vehicle. Give the interior a chance
to cool down before starting playback.
Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with a 12 volt DC, negative ground battery system the regular system.
Protect the Disc Mechanism
Avoid inserting any foreign objects into the slot of this player.
Failure to observe this may cause malfunction due to the precise mechanism of this unit.
Use Authorized Service Centers
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision product. Please refer to the Service Center list
included with this product for service assistance.
For Installation
The unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more
than 30
0
.
Protect the Monitor Mechanism
The front panel with the monitor can be adjusted to different positions for your need. It is operated
automatically. Do not turn it upward or downward manually. Otherwise, the mechanism construction may be
harmed to some degree.
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CAUTION:
MOBILE DVD PLAYER ISA CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS MOBILE DVD PLAYER USES A
VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF
DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE MOBILE DVD PLAYER CORRECTLYAS INSTRUCTED.
USE OF CONTROLS ORADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERSAND - DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
Region Management Information
Region Management Information: This Mobile DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the
Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the
DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD Player
cannot play this disc.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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DISC NOTES
Disc formats supported by this player
DVD
12 cm disc
(Single-sided disc only)
Video CD
12 cm disc
CD
12 cm disc
MP3
12 cm disc
Handling and Cleaning
Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs will cause wrong operation.
Do not place stickers or make scratches on discs.
Do not warp discs.
A disc should always be kept in its case when not in use to prevent from damage.
Do not place discs in the following places:
1. Direct sunlight.
2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas.
3. Near car heaters.
4. On the seats or dashboard.
Disc Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface. If the disc is quite dirty, using a soft cloth slightly dip with isopropyl
(rubbing) alcohol. Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner or conventional record cleaners as they may
mar the surface of the disc.
Note:
A disc may become somewhat scratched (although not enough to make it unusable) depending on the way it
is handled and conditions in the usage environment. Note these scratches are not an indication of any
problem with the player.
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DISC NOTES
Preparing New Discs with Rough Spots
A new disc may have rough edges on its inside and outside edges. If a disc with rough edges is used, the
proper setting will not be performed and the player will not play the disc. Therefore, remove the rough edges
in advance by using a ballpoint pen or pencil as shown on the right. To remove the rough edges, press the
side of the pen or pencil against the inside and outside edges of the disc.
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INSTALLATION
Notes:
Choose the mounting location where the unit
will not interfere with the normal driving function
of the driver.
Before 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.
Use only the parts included with the unit to
ensure proper installation. The use of
unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation
requires the drilling of holes or other
modifications of the vehicle.
Install 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.
If installation angel exceeds 30°from horizontal,
the unit might not give its optimum
performance.
Avoid 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
“removing 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 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.
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Take out screw
before installation.
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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
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 “installing 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.
Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull it out to
remove it.
4. 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.
Outer Trim Ring
Front Panel
L Key Sleeve
R Key
INSTALLATION
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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.
INSTALLATION
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To Detach the Front Panel
1. Press the release button , then the right-hand
side of the panel will be ejected.
2. Remove the front panel by pulling its left-hand
side outward.
3. For safekeeping, you can store the front panel
into the case after being removed.
To Reinstall the Front Panel
1. Push the front panel into the main body. A ‘click’
sound should be heard.
2. Note that if the front panel fails to lock in position
properly, press control button may not function
and TFT display may be missing some segments.
Pressing the release 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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CONNECTIONS
Line No. Line color Function (terminal color)
1 Black Auxiliary input right (RED)
2 Black Auxiliary input left (WHITE)
3 Black Auxiliary video input (YELLOW)
4 Green Rearview input (YELLOW)
5 Grey Video output 1 (YELLOW)
6 Grey Video output 2 (YELLOW)
7 Grey Rear RCA out right (RED)
8 Grey Rear RCA out left (WHITE)
9 Brown Front RCAout right (RED)
10 Brown Front RCAout left (WHITE)
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LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE PLAYER
1. (power on/off button): Press to turn the unit on/off.
2. MOD: Press to select the desired mode, such as DVD, RADIO,AUX in … etc.
3. (Mircorphone optional for BT): For this unit without Bluetooth function, it is invalid.
4. LOU/AF: Press shortly to switch loudness on or off.
Press it for several seconds to switchAF mode on or off in RDS mode.
5. SEL: Repeatedly press to select the audio mode to adjust, such as VOL, BASS, TREB, BAL,
FADE.
6. +: Press to increase the volume level.
7. : Press to play/pause the playback.
8. RST: Reset button.
9. AUX: You can connect the auxiliary device through this jack.
10. : Press to turn the monitor up to the desired position to your need and turn the monitor
down to normal position.
11. -: Press to decrease the volume level.
12. 4.3 inch TFT monitor: display the current information on the screen.
13. IR (remote sensor): receive signal from the remote control to control the unit.
14. : Press to mute the sound, press it again to resume the sound.
15. : Press to eject the disc that in the disc slot of the unit.
16.ST/PTY: Press it shortly to select mono or stereo mode in radio mode.
Press it for several seconds to select PTY programs in RDS mode.
17. EQ: Press to set the equalization mode.
18&19. / : Seek the radio stations, select the track backward/forward, how to operation
please refer to the contents below.
20. BND/TA: Press it shortly to select radio band mode.
Press it for several seconds to select TA on or off in RDS mode.
21. (panel release button): Press to release the front panel.
22. USB interface: Provide the interface for USB player.
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LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
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1.
Press it to turn on the unit. When the unit is on,
press it to turn the unit off.
2. MODE
When the unit is on, press it to select the different
mode, such as RADIO, DVD,AUX in, USB/Card
mode.
For your need, some modes are for optional.
3. BND/SYS
In radio mode, press it shortly to select the
desired band, such as FM1, FM2, FM3,AM1
(MW1) and AM2 (MW2).
In DVD mode, press to change between AUTO,
NTSC and PAL.
4. / , /
In case of menu mode, the buttons served as
cursor buttons to select item left/right, up/down.
5. ENTER
Press to confirm your selection.
6.
In DVD/USB/Card mode, press it to stop the play
and return to the DVD logo.
7. AMS/RPT
In radio mode, press to activate auto seek/preset
store function.
In media play mode, press to switch the repeat
mode of programs.
8. ST/PROG
In media play mode, press to enter into program
mode to play the track in your desired sequence.
In radio mode press to set the reception between
mono mode or stereo mode.
9. LOC/RDM
Press to play all tracks in random order.
In radio mode, press it shortly to select between
local and distant stations.
10. VOL+/VOL-
Press to increase/decrease the volume level.
11. PBC
It can be used to change between PBC ON and
PBC OFF on the VCD disc.
12. OSD
In media play mode, press to display OSD (the
on-screen display) information.
13. 0-9
Numeric buttons.
14.
Press to play/pause the playback.
15.
Press to mute the sound, press it again to resume
the sound.
16. Title
Press to display the title menu of the DVD disc.
17. Sub-T
Press to display the subtitle information of the
DVD disc.
18. Setup
In media play mode, press to enter into the DVD
setup menu.
19. Angle
Press to change the view angle on multi-angle
DVD disc.
20. Slow
For some discs, press to start slow forward
function.
21. ZOOM
Press to allow the picture to be increased in size.
22. SEL
Press to enter into the audio selection mode, such
as VOL, BASS, TREB, BAL, FADE.
23. SEEK- / SEEK+
Press shortly to skip to the previous/next track.
Press and hold it to activate fast reverse/forward
function.
In radio mode, press it shortly to search the
frequency backward/forward manually. Press and
hold it to seek the frequency automatically.
LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
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24. Audio
Press to display the audio information of the
DVD/VCD disc.
25. 10+
Digital selecting button for track, cooperatively
used with numeric buttons.
26. GOTO
GOTO (Disc search button) used in media play
mode, cooperatively used with numeric buttons.
Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure that the
positive and negative terminals of the batteries
are oriented as indicated.
3. Close the cover.
Battery: One button cell lithium
battery (CR2025).
Using the Remote Control
Point the remote control towards the remote control
signal receiver on the player front face.
Operation angle:About ±30 degree in each the
direction of the front of the remote sensor.
LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING ON/OFF THE UNIT
Press button on the front panel or on the remote control to turn the unit on. When the unit is on, press
button on the front panel or on the remote control will turn the unit off.
PANEL RELEASE/REINSTALL/ANGLE ADJUST
To Release the Front Panel
Press the release button on the front panel, then the right-hand side of the panel will be ejected. Remove
the front panel by pulling its left-hand side outward. For safekeeping, you can store the front panel into the
case after being removed.
To Reinstall the Front Panel
Push the front panel into the main body from the left position then the right position.A ‘click’ sound should be
heard. Note to let the front panel lock in position properly.
To adjust the angle of the Front Panel
The front panel can be adjusted to the desired position to your need by using button on the front panel.
You can also press button to turn the front panel down to the normal position.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Repeatedly press SEL button on the front panel of the unit or on the remote control to select the desired
adjustment mode. The adjustment mode will change in the following order:
VOL BASS TREB BAL FADE BRI CONT COL
After selecting your desired mode, you can adjust the current mode being displayed by using +/- buttons on
the front panel or VOL+/VOL- buttons on the remote control. Note: When P-EQ mode is activated (not in
EQ OFF mode), press SEL button to select the modes. And Bass /Treble modes are invalid. (Shown as
below)
VOL BAL FADE BRI CONT COL
REMOTE SENSOR
There is a remote sensor IR on the front panel. You can point the remote control to the remote sensor and
press functions keys on the remote control to control the unit.
Note to operation it within the certain operation angle.
VOLUME LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
Pressing the volume +/- buttons on the front panel of the unit or VOL+/VOL- buttons on the remote control to
adjust the volume level. You can also adjust the volume level by tapping the volume bar displayed on the
screen.
MUTE FUNCTION
Pressing button on the front panel or on the remote control will mute the sound. Press it again will
resume the sound.
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MODE SELECTION
Press MOD button on the front panel or MODE on the remote control to select the desired mode to enjoy.
BRAKE FUNCTION
If the brake wire (pink wire) isn’t connected to the ground (when driving), the picture will not be shown on the
screen in DVD/AUX in mode for safety purpose. Only the audio will be heard.
Note: Only when parking, the DVD/AUX in picture can be seen on the screen. When driving, the warning
information will be displayed.
RESET FUNCTION
The reset button RST is on the front panel of the unit.
It must be activated with either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object. The reset button is to be activated for the
following reasons:
1. Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.
2. All the function buttons do not work.
3. Error symbol on the display.
BASIC OPERATION
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MENU OPERATION
MAIN MENU
When the unit is on, the following picture will appear. If in other mode, press return icon on the right-top of the
screen to return to the main menu.
Click the different icon on the interface to enter into the desired mode. The following contents will introduce
the different functions the unit provides.
Note: Click some icons will be invalid if the unit doesn’t with the function. For example IPOD function, GPS
function. If there isn’t any disc in the disc slot, click [DVD] will be invalid.
1. RADIO OPERATION
In the main menu click [RADIO] icon to enter into the radio interface:
(1) (2)
Touch the right zone position or the other black zone except the operation icons in interface (1) to enter into
the following picture (2):
※BAND --- Click BAND icon to select the different band.
You can also press BND/TA button on the front panel or BND/SYS on the remote control to select
desired band. The reception band will change in the following order: FM1 FM2 FM3AM1
(MW1)AM2 (MW2).
※/ --- click to select channel downward or upward manually.
Press / buttons on the remote control or click / on the screen to adjust frequency
manually.
During radio mode, hold press / on the remote control or / icons on the screen to activate
automatic seek function. The frequency is updated correspondingly on display.
※MUT--- click to mute or resume the sound.
※LOUD--- click to switch loudness on or off.
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※APS--- click to start automatic memory storing/program scanning function.
- Automatic memory storing
Press and hold AMS button on remote control or APS icon about several seconds, the radio searches
from the current frequency and checks the signal strength until one cycle search is finished.And then
stations are stored into the preset number button in turn according to the strength of the stations. When
auto seek is finished, it will enter into preset scan mode automatically.
- Program scanning
Shortly press AMS button or APS icon to scan all station presets saved in memory. And it will hold at
each station for several seconds.
※STATION STORING
The preset buttons (numeric buttons 1~6) on remote control and M1~M6 bar displayed on touch screen
can be used to store 6 stations in each band for convenient access to your favorite stations. The stations
might be FM1, FM2, FM3,AM1 (MW1),AM2 (MW2) band. The operation is as below:
Programming stations
1. Select the desired band, then tune in the station you want to store in memory.
2. Press and hold one of the preset buttons or M1~M6 bar for several seconds, the current station
will be stored to the location button. Repeat steps 1. and 2. to program additional stations.
Quick tuning
Select the desired band, then press one of the six preset buttons on
remote control or tap M1~M6 bar displayed on screen will retrieve the corresponding station which
had been stored in the memory.
※MONO/STEREO
You can press ST button on remote control or click ST icon on the screen to select mono or stereo
mode. You can sometimes improve reception of distant stations by selecting mono operation.
※LOCAL/DISTANCE
Press LOC button on the remote control or click LOC icon on the radio menu to select between local
and distant stations.
Local setting for reception of strong station, and a distant setting for reception of weaker stations.
When search station in local mode, if there is no station available, it will switch to distant mode and
search station automatically. If there is no station available too it will stop searching and return to local
mode.
When search station in distant mode, if there is no station available, it will stop searching in distant
mode.
※EQUALIZATION
EQ--- click to change the equalization mode, such as EQ OFF, POP, ROCK, CALS, JAZZ, FLAT and
VOCAL.
MENU OPERATION
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※RDS OPERATION
(1) (2)
Touch the right zone position or the other black zone except the operation icons in interface (1) to enter
into the following picture (2):
a) Click AF icon on the screen or press LOU/AF button on the front panel for several seconds to switch
AF function on or off.
b) Click TA icon on the screen or press BND/TA button on the front panel for several seconds to switch
TA on or off. When TA on, the unit will search Traffic Announcement automatically. When received a
Traffic Announcement station, the unit will change to the Traffic Announcement station automatically.
Click TA to exit TA mode.
c) Click PTY icon on the screen or press ST/PTY button on the front panel for several seconds to select
program.
PTY icon or ST/PTY button is operated as follows:
While selecting PTY engagement, its selection is implemented by preset buttons (M1-M6).
According to above two allotted group, the preset number is used for PTY selection as follows:
MUSIC group:
M1: POP M, ROCK M
M2: EASY M, LIGHT M
M3: CLASSICS, OTHER M
M4: JAZZ, COUNTRY
M5: NATION M, OLDIES
M6: FOLK M
When PTY is selected, the radio starts to search corresponding PTY information, and stops if the
corresponding PTY information is detected.
If corresponding PTY information is not existed any more, PTY engaging is automatically exit to
normal mode.
Notes:
AF: Alternative Frequencies
Frequency list of broadcasting stations transmitting the same program
SPEECH group:
M1: NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
M2: SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
M3: CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED
M4: WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN
M5: SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
M6: TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
MENU OPERATION
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