RIPSpeed CMR-i3000 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CMR-i3000
Mobile Entertainment
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CDE VERSION
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1. NOTE OF DISCS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
NOTES ON CDs
P. 2
P. 3
P. 4
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P. 6
P. 7
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NOTES ON DISCS
There are paste residue.
Ink is sticky (P.5).
Stickers that are beginning
to peel away, leaving a
sticky residue (P.6).
Labels are attached (P.7).
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit.
Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for
about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc
clean, do not touch the surface (P.1).
If you use the discs explained below, the
sticky residue can cause the CD to stop
spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin
your discs.
Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that
have a sticky residue on the surface (for
example, from peeled-off stickers or from
ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers).
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc (P.2).
Before playing, clean the discs with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the centre out (P.4).
Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner,commercially available cleaners, or
antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car (P.3).
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that
are beginning to peel off.
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
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Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
Be sure to use round shape CDs only for
this unit and do not use any special shape
CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause
the unit to malfunction.(P.8).
Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
Only for this unit.
RECORDABLE
REWRITABLE
P. 8
CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not
undergone finalization processing cannot
be played. (For more information on
finalization processing, refer to the manual
for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or
CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally,
depending on the recording status, it may
prove impossible to play certain CDs
record on CD-R or CD-RW.
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2. INSTALLATION
Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected
up properly and the unit and 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 angle 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 heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive
vibration.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be property 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 A and B.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation the unit
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
After inserting the half sleeve into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the holder in place.
3. Screw
1
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61. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5x25mm)
5. Screw
6. Support Strap
Be sure to use the support strap to secure
the back of the unit in place. The strap can
be bent by hand to the desired angle.
7. Plain washer
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DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.
1. Select a position where the screw
holes of the bracket and the screw
holes of the main unit become
aligned (are fitted) and tighten the
screws at 2 places on each side.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket.
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not used for method
B installation.
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a. Frame
b. Insert fingers into the groove in the
front of frame and pull out to remove
the frame. (When re-attaching the
frame, point the side with a groove
down wards and attach it.)
c. Insert the levers supplied with the
unit into the grooves at both sides of
the unit as shown in figure until they
click. Pulling the levers makes it
possible to remove the unit from the
dashboard.
Trim Plate Installation:
Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted.
You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached.
Removing the unit
a
b
c
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3. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).
1. Turn the power off
2. Press the D.C.P. release button
3. Remove the D.C.P.
PANEL RELEASE
BUTTON
B
A
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Attaching the DCP
CAUTION
1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with
point B on the main unit touching point A on the
D.C.P. (As shown on the diagram).
2. Then press the left side of D.C.P. onto the main
unit until a “click” sound is heard.
DO NOT insert the D.C.P from the left side. Doing so may damage it.
The D.C.P can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case and be careful not
to drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause it to fall. To
prevent damage to the D.C.P, always store it in a protective case after detaching it.
The rear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important part. Be careful not to
damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft,
dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked
in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the
back of the D.C.P.
Socket
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RESETTING THE UNIT:
After releasing the front panel, use a pencil or any non-metalic object to press & hold the
reset button for five seconds to reset the unit.
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FUSE
L-CH
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R-CH
L-CH
R-CH
ISO
CONNECTOR
4. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
(See Figure 1)
PIN(B8) GREEN/BLACK
PIN(B1) VIOLET
PIN(B4) GREY/BLACK
PIN(B2) VIOLET/BLACK
PIN(B3) GREY
PIN(A4) YELLOW
PIN(A7) RED PIN(A5) BLUE PIN(A8) BLACK
PIN(B7) GREEN
PIN(B6) WHITE/BLACK
PIN(B5) WHITE
ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN
FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL
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Figure 2
CONNECTOR B CONNECTOR A
FUNCTION/LABEL
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
18 RED
17 WHITE
16 BLACK
15 YELLOW
20 WHITE
19 BLACK
14 BLUE
CHASSIS GROUND
BATTERY(+)
POWER ANTENNA
1 GREY/BLACK
7 GREEN/BLACK
4 VIOLET/BLACK
12 WHITE/BLACK
8 RED
6 GREEN
2 GREY
3 VIOLET
11 WHITE
10 RED
9 BLACK
5
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IGNITION(ACC)
WIRE COLOR
PIN
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
B2 VIOLET/BLACK
GREEN/BLACK
GREY/BLACK
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN
GREY
WHITE
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8 LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART
WIRE COLOR
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
VIOLET
PIN
A4
A5
A7
A8
B1
FUNCTION/LABEL
POWER ANTENNA
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
IGNITION(ACC)
BATTERY(+)
GROUND
BLUE
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iPod
ANTENNA
JACK
ANTENNA
EXTENDER
CABLE
SUB WOOFER
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
WHITE
BLUE
SUB
WOOFER
AMP
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
GREY
REAR LINE OUT
BLACK
FRONT LINE OUT
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
WHITE
iPod ready cable

5.PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION
This unit is equipped with the most advanced full logic motorized slide down system. You can
enjoy this advance technology with just a single press of the “OPEN” button Please read
carefully the following operation instruction before operating the unit.
OPEN / CLOSE THE PANEL:
Press the Open button to slide down (open) a closed panel or to slide up (close) an opened
panel.
LOADING A CD
When the panel is in the slide down position, the disc slot becomes accessible.
Insert a CD through the disc slot, the CD will be automatically loaded and the panel will also
close automatically & playback will begin.
If no CD is inserted, press Open button again to slide up(close) the panel.
EJECTING A CD
Press Open button to slide down the panel, if a CD is loaded, it will be ejected automatically.
No further key press is needed.
If the ejected CD is not being removed, after 10 seconds it will be reloaded automatically. And
the panel will automatically slide up after disc has been reloaded.
Warning : If the ejected disc remains in the slot, the Open button will not function, so closing
the panel by using Open button is prevented unless the disc is removed or reloaded.
CAUTION:
A) Please always use the “OPEN” button to slide up/ down the front panel. Please never try to
slide up or down the front panel manually, this will cause serious & permanent damage to
the slide down mechanism, and this will void the warranty.
B) Please do not try to detach / remove the front panel ( by pressing the detach button ) or
attach the front panel when the panel is in the slide down position. This may cause serious &
permanent damage to the unit & panel. Only attach or detach the front panel when the panel
is in the slide up position.
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6. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION
OPERATIONS:
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KEY
SYSTEM TUNER
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2Pane l Ope n & Cl ose
Audio Menu
Mod e
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Display
Seek
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Panel Release button
Encode r Vol ume
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Menu
Tune
Up
Seek
Down
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Band
CD/MP3/WMA
ID3
Enter
Fold er In tro
Folder Repeat
Folder Random
Eject
Pause/P la y
Intr o
Repeat
Random
iPod
Pause/Play
Album Repeat
Shuffl e Album Shuffle
iPod
inform ation
Short
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Long
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Short
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Long
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Short
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Long
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Short
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Long
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Repeat
Fast
Forward
Tune
Down
Fast
Backw ard
Track /File
Up
Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
Folder
Down
Folder
UP
File/
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iPod
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Enter
Fast
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File Up
Track /File
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5) MODE BUTTON (MODE)
Press this button to remove the control panel.
7. BASIC OPERATIONS
3) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL)
6) ENCODER VOLUME BUTTON
To increase the volume, rotate the volume control clockwise. To decrease the volume,
rotate the volume control counter clockwise. When volume is adjusted, the volume level
will be shown on the display panel as a number ranging from 0 (lowest) to 46 (highest).
18) DISPLAY (D)
1) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON ( )
Press POWER button or any other button on the front of the radio (except Open/Eject)
to turn the unit on. And press POWER button again to turn the unit off.
7) MUTE BUTTON (MUTE)
Press the mute button momentarily to mute the audio volume, and "Mute" will flash in the
display. Press the mute button again to restore volume to the previous setting.
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IGNITION OFF CLOCK RECALL
The user can recall to display the clock time by press DISPLAY button, even when ignition is off.
Press MODE button to select a different mode of operation as indicated on the display
panel. Available modes include Tuner, CDP, iPod .
Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to select the following different Display options:
Spectrum mode 1 > Spectrum mode 2 > Spectrum mode 3 > Default Display.
Default Display
True Spectrum Analyzer mode 1
True Spectrum Analyzer mode 2
True Spectrum Analyzer mode 3
The selected DISPLAY will appear in the display when the unit is turned on.
8) SUB-WOOFER (SUB-W)
Long press the SUB-W button to activate the Sub-woofer function On, and “Sub-woofer”
will appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds. press the SUB-W button again to turn off the
Sub-woofer function.
Please refer to the related description in “Audio Operation of Sub-woofer”
for details operation of the Sub-woofer control !
The Subwoofer Level and Low Pass Filter control will only appear in the Audio Menu
only if the Subwoofer function is currently activated 'On”.
10) iX-BASS BUTTON (iX-Bass )
Long press the iX-Bass button to turn on the IX-Bass function, and “iX-Bass” will appear in
the LCD display for 3 seconds. Press the iX-Bass button again to turn off the IX-Bass
Please refer to the related description in “Audio Operation of iX-Bass” for details
operation of iX-Bass control !
The IX-Bass Boost Level control will only appear in the Audio Menu only if the iX-Bass
function is currently activated 'On”.

Contrast
The contrast level of the display is set at "CONTRAST 05" by default. Rotate the volume
control, To adjust the contrast level from 00 to 10.
Clock Format
This option allows selection of a 12 hour or 24 hour clock format. "CLK FORMAT 12H" is the
Default setting. Rotate the volume control to change to the 24 hour clock format.
Time Set
The time on the clock will be set to 12:00 as the default. Program the current time by
rotating the volume control clockwise to adjust the minutes and counterclockwise to adjust
the hours.
Programmable Turn-on Volume (VOL PGM)
Beep Tone
This option allows selection of the volume level the radio will automatically assume when
first turned on. "VOL PGM 12 " is the default setting, which will turn the radio on at the
volume level selected when the unit was last turned off.
To program a specific volume level for the radio to turn on at, rotate the volume control to
select "VOLUME LEVEL”. Within 5 seconds.
The beep tone feature allows the selection of an audible beep tone to be heard each time a
button is pressed on the face of the radio. "BEEP TONE On" is the default display. Rotate
the volume control to select the "BEEP TONE Off" option.
22) MENU FUNCTION LIST (MENU)
Press MENU button to access the menu. will appear in the display
momentarily. Navigate the menu by pressing MENU button momentarily to move forward
to the next option. The menu can also be navigated by using the Tuning Up or Tuning
Down Button to move to the next or previous option. Once the desired option appears in
the display, adjust that option by rotating the volume control within 5 seconds. The
following options are adjusted through this menu feature.
8.MENU OPERATION
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Dimmer
The dimmer feature of the display is set to "DIMMER High" by default. Rotate the volume
Control to turn the dimmer to the Iow setting.
AREA (TUNER FREQUENCY SPACING)
This option allows the selection of the frequency spacing appropriate for your area. "AREA
Europe." is the default setting. Rotate the volume control to select the U.S.A. Latin America,
Europe or Oirt options.
Local / Distance Select
This feature is used to designate the strength of the signals at which the radio will stop during
automatic tuning. "Distance" is the default, allowing the radio to stop at a broader range of
signals. To set the unit to select only strong local stations during automatic tuning, rotate the
volume control until "Local" appears in the display.
Regional On/Off (Region)
REGIONAL “OFF” will be displayed by default. The user now has 5 seconds to adjust by
using volume up/down button from “off” to “On” . If “on” is selected when the AF search or
PI seek, it will implement to station which have all the PI codes which are the same as
current station.. If “off” is selected, when AF search or PI seek the regional code in the
format PI code will be ignored. A regional station is possible to be received.
The Regional function On/Off Setting is valid when the “AF” function is “on”

9. DUAL ZONE OPERATION
This unit is equipped with the advance feature “Dual Zone”. This function is useful if the user
want to select different modes of the audio output source for Front and Rear Speakers. The
details operation as follow.
On/Off operation
“Off” is the default setting.
Long press the “2-Zone” button on the control panel between Dual Zone On or Off. The “2-
Zone” icon will appear on the LCD after Dual Zone is selected “on”.
TO Select Front / Rear Sources
Once “ON” is selected, Short Press the “AUDIO” button repeatedly to change between the
F-Zone (Front ) and the R-Zone (Rear) sources.
If Front Zone “F-Zone” is selected, user have 10 seconds to use the volume button to
navigate through different modes:
Tuner> CD> iPod are available for selection for Front Speakers Audio Output.
If Rear Zone “R-Zone” is selected, user have 10 seconds to use the volume button to
navigate through different modes:
Tuner> CD> iPod are available for selection for Rear Speakers Audio Output
If no selection is being made within 5 seconds, the unit will resume to the pervious mode.
Function of Front / Rear Sources
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The Front Panel & Remote control , is defaulted to control the FRONT source's function /
operation.
When DUAL ZONE is turned “ON”, the Mode button is used to change between the Front
Source & Rear Source. Press mode button repeatedly to change between Front and Rear
mode.
The LCD will display the Rear Source mode for 10 seconds. User has 10 seconds to make the
desired operation on the Rear Source's function on Front Panel or Remote.
The LCD will automatically switch back to the Front Source after 10 seconds. And the Front
Panel and Remote now is resumed to operate for Front Source's function again.
The Default Setting When Dual Zone is “ON” Mode
When DUAL ZONE is turned on, the audio output will be muted for about 1 second.
The default Volume level is “12” for both Front & Rear ZONE audio output. (or the Volume Level
set as VOL PGM Level set in the Menu)
The LCD display is defaulted to display the Front Mode.
When Dual Zone is “ON”, some of the AUDIO FUNCTION WILL NOT BE FUNCTIONAL, THESE
FUNCTION ARE: Bass / Treble / Middle / Balance / Fader / Sub-woofer / iX-bass
The Default Setting When Dual Zone is “OFF” Mode
The default audio output reverts to what the user selected for the FRONT Zone source when
DUAL ZONE IS “On”. For example: When the DUAL Zone is “ON “, user has selected CDP
for Front ZONE & Tuner for Rear ZONE. Once DUAL ZONE is tuned “OFF”, Audio Output for
all 4 speakers becomes “CDP” mode.

10. AUDIO OPERATION
Short Press “AUDIO“ button to access the Audio Menu. User can navigate thru the Audio Menu
items by pressing the “AUDIO” button repeatedly, or by pressing the Tuning Up or Tuning Down
Button. Once the desired menu item appears on the display, adjust that option by using the Volume
Up or Down button within 5 seconds. The following menu items can be adjusted as described
above. The unit will automatically exit the Audio Menu after five seconds of inactivity.
Audio Menu
VOLUME (Volume Level)
Use have 5 seconds to use the Volume button to adjust the desire volume level, the volume
level will be shown on the LCD display as a number ranging from 00 (lowest) to 46
SUBWOOFER (Sub-woofer Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Knob to adjust the Sub-woofer lever from '00' to '12'.
The Sub-woofer level control is only applicable if the unit is equipped with the optional sub-
woofer line out, and only if connected to an optional sub-woofer speaker.
The Sub-woofer level control option will only appear in the Audio Menu if the “Sub-woofer”
function is activated “ON” by pressing the “Sub-w” button on control panel.
SUB-W LPF (Sub-woofer Low Pass Filter)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to select the 3 different Low
Pass filter to Flat, 80Hz, 120Hz or 160Hz.
The Sub-woofer LPF control is only applicable if the unit is equipped with the optional sub-
woofer line out, and only if connected to an optional sub-woofer speaker.
The Sub-woofer LPF option will only appear in the Audio Menu if the “Sub-woofer” function
is activated by pressing the “Sub-w” button on control panel.
iX-BASS (iX-Bass Level)
User have 5 seconds to use the Volume Knob to select the 3 different Bass Boost level:
Low, Mid, or High.
BASS (Bass Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass level
range from -6 to +6.
BASS -CFQ (Bass Center Frequency).
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass
Center Frequency to 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or 200Hz.
The iX-Bass option will only appear in the Audio Menu if the “iX-Bass” feature is currently
activated “ON” by pressing the “iX-Bass” button on control panel.
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BASS-Q: (Bass Quality Factor)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass
Quality Factor to 2N, 1N, 1W or 2W.
Figure 1 shows the Bass Quality factor (Curve characteristics) of each step.
MIDDLE (Middle Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle level
range from -6 to +6.
MID-CFQ (Middle Center Frequency)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle Range
Center Frequency to 500Hz, 1KHz, 1.5KHz, or 2.5KHz.
MIDDLE-Q (Middle Quality Factor)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle
Quality Factor to 2N, 1N, 1W or 2W.
Figure 2 shows the middle Quality factor (Curve characteristics) of each step.
TREBLE (Treble Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble level
range from -6 to +6.
TRE-CFQ (Treble Center Frequency)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble
center frequency to 10KHz, 12.5KHz, 15KHz, or 17.5KHz.
BALANCE
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the Balance between
the right and left speakers from R12 (full right) to L12 (full left). “C00” represents an equal
balance between the right and left speakers.
FADER
User has 5 seconds to use Volume Up or Down button to adjust the Fader between the front
and rear speakers from R12 (full rear) to F12 (full front). “C00” represents an equal balance
between the front and rear speakers.
Level
(dB)
Frequency (Hz)
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
2.5
0.0
5.0
10.0 100.0 1.0K 10.0K
2W
1W
1N
2N
Figure 1
Level
(dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 2
0
5
10
15
10 100
1.10
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1.10
4
1.10
5
2W
1W
1N
2N
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Manual Tuning
Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button for more than 3 seconds to move the radio
frequency number up or down one step.
Auto Seek Tuning
Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button once to move to next station automatically.
11. TUNER OPERATION
Recall a Station
Select a band (if needed). Press a preset button to select the corresponding stored station.
20-21) TUNING UP/DOWN BUTTON ( )
12-17) PRESET STATIONS BUTTONS
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for each band.
Store a Station
Select a band (if needed), then select a station. Hold a preset button for 3 seconds. The
preset number will appear in the display.
Automatically Store
Automatically select 6 strong stations and store them in the current band. Select a band (if
needed). Press AS/PS button for more than three seconds. The new stations replace
stations already stored in that band.
Preset Scan
Scan stations stored in the current band. Select a band (if needed). Press AS/PS button for
less than 3 seconds. The unit will pause for ten seconds at each preset station. Press
AS/PS button again to stop scanning when the desired station is reached.
STEREO
The unit will automatically pick up a stereo signal, when available. When in stereo mode,
the ST icon appears in the display. When no stereo signal is available, the unit will
automatically revert to mono operation, and no icon will be displayed.
11) AUTOMATICALLY STORE / PRESET SCAN (AS/PS)
19) BAND BUTTON (BAND/SEARCH)
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Press BAND to change between FM bands and AM(MW) bands.
23) LOCAL / DISTANCE SELECTOR
Short press the LO/DX button to select between Local or Distant model. This feature is
used to designate the strength of the signals at which the radio will stop during automatic
tuning. "Distance" is the default, allowing the radio to stop at a broader range of signals. To
set the unit to select only strong local stations during automatic tuning,press this button
until "LOC" icon appears in the display.

RDS functions
- AF Alternative Frequencies
- CT Clock Time
- EON Enchanced other Network
- PI Program identifications
- PS Program service name
- PTY Program Type
- REG Regional Change
- TA Traffic Announcement
- TP Traffic program
By pressing AF button < 3 seconds to select AF ON/OFF. “AF ON” or “AF OFF” will show &
remain on the LCD segment for 5 seconds.. Under AF “On” mode, if the tuned in station
signal is getting weak, the unit will automatically switches to a different frequency on the
same network with stronger signal.
Note1: Regardless of AF & TA is ON or Off, from MW Tuner mode switches to CDP modes,
the unit auto switched to FM mode.
Note2: Factory Default setting is “AF ON”
12. RDS OPERATION
1. AF Function
2. TA Function
By pressing TA button < 3 seconds, turn switch on TA standby mode. “TA ON” will show &
remain on the LCD segment for 5 seconds & the TA icon will light up on the LCD. In the
stand by mode, when a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement
broadcast will be received as top priority regardless of the function mode. When a traffic
announcement starts, “TRAFFIC INFO” will show on the LCD, press the TA button can
cancelled the broadcast reception while a traffic announcement broadcast is being received.
The unit will go back to the previous mode and TA goes into stand by mode again. When
the TP icon is not light up for 60 seconds. A beep Alarm tone is heard and the LCD will show
“Lost TP, TA”. TA seek will automatic activate and searches to another TA station.
3. PTY Function
Pressing PTY button < 3 seconds to goes into PTY select mode. “PTY” icon will light up on
the LCD. The LED around encoder volume will starts blinking. The user now has 5 seconds
to select the desired PTY item by using volume up/down button. Once selected the PTY
item, user have 5 seconds to press “SELECT” or “TUNE UP or TUNE DOWN” buttons < 3
seconds to seek for the selected PTY item. The LCD will display “PTY SEEK”. If no station
with the selected PTY broadcast can be received, the LCD will display “No Match PTY” and
blinks for 5 seconds then returns to the previous mode.
The unit is equipped with the following RDS function:
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User can store his favor PTY into the preset memory M1 to M6. After selected a PTY item,
long press any one of the preset memory button can store the selected PTY. To recall the
stored PTY item by switching on PTY mode then press preset memory < 3 seconds, the unit
will automatically search the stored PTY station in the preset memory
Note: Factory default stored for PTY preset memory.
M1/News, M2/Information, M3/Pop Music, M4/Sports, M5/Classics, M6/Finance.
Music Group Speech Group
POP , ROCK NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED
JAZZ, COUNTRY
EASY, LIGHT SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
NATION, OLDIES SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
FOLK TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
WEATHER,FINANCE, CHILDREN
CLASSICS, OTHER

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13. CD /MP3/WMA OPERATION
INSERT AND EJECT CD
Insert a CD label-side up with the unit turned on, and the disc will begin to play. Press the Eject
button to stop CD play and eject the CD. The unit does not have to be turned on to eject
the CD.
CD-DA OPERATION
12) PAUSE BUTTON
Press the pause button to suspend disc play. Press the pause button again to resume
disc Play.
Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) for less than one second to advance
to the next track on the CD, The selected track number will appear on the display. Press
and hold the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) for more than one second to fast
forward or fast reverse through the disc. CD play starts when the button is released.
20-21) TRACK SELECT
14) REPEAT BUTTON
Press REPEAT BUTTON during disc play to continuously repeat the track. Press REPEAT
BUTTON again to stop Repeating.
15) RANDOM BUTTON
Press RANDOM BUTTON during disc play to play all tracks on a CD in random, shuffled
order. Press RANDOM BUTTON again to stop random play.
13) INTRO SCAN BUTTON
During disc play, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON to play the first 10 seconds to each track
on the disc. When the desired track is reached, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON again to end
the scan and play the selected track.
MP3/WMA OPERATION
MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are audio compression format. This unit can
play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW.
Notes on MP3/WMA Play
This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). However, the MP3 recording media and
accepted formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions.
Acceptable Medium Formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of
characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are
indicated in parentheses.
ISO 9660 Level 1 (11 characters)
ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
Joliet (31 characters)
Romeo (31 characters)
Notes on Disc Play
Depending on the media type and recording method, some CD-R/RW's may be incompatible
with this unit. The unit supports playback of MP3/WMA and CDDA (CDA), Mixed-Mode CDs and
CD-Extra (including multi-session discs), but discs on which the session has not been closed
will not play. The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R and
CD-RW. When using CD-RW, use full format rather than quick format to prevent malfunction.

Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available
characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section “Entering File and
Folder Names” below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
Maximum number of nested folders: 8
Maximum number of files per disc: 999
Maximum number of files per media device: 2000
Maximum number of folders per disc: 255
MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their
file names or folder names may not be properly displayed.
MP3/WMA Encoder and CD Writer Settings
Use the following settings when compressing audio data in MP3 data with the MP3 encoder.
Transfer bit rate : 32- 320 kbps
Sampling frequency : 32,44.1,48 kHz(WMA) 16,22.05,24,32,44.1, 48kHz (MP3)
When using a CD writer to record MP3/WMA up to the maximum disc capacity, disable
additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check
disc at once.
Entering ID3 Tag
This unit supports ID3 tag versions 1.0 and 1.1.
The unit also supports CD-TEXT encoded discs for Album, Track and Artist Title information.
Entering File and Folder Names
Names using the code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be
entered and displayed. Using any other character will cause the file and folder names to be
displayed incorrectly. The unit recognizes and plays only files with the MP3/WMA extension.
A file name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.
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Writing Files into a Media
When a media containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all data. If the media
contains many folders or non-MP3/WMA files, MP3/WMA play will be delayed, it may take time
for the unit to move to the next file, and searches may not be performed smoothly. Loading
such a media may produce loud noise and cause damage to the speakers. Do not attempt to
play a media containing a non-MP3/WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension or a media
containing non MP3/WMA files.
Bit Rates
The unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.

Files Playing Order
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, files and folders are
accessed in the order in which they were written by the PC writer. Because of this, the order in
which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually
played. For example, a media with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search,
File Search or Folder Select as shown below.
ROOT
01
04
05
06
07
08
02
03
X
X
X
X
09
1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL
001.MP3
002.MP3
003.MP3
004.MP3
“NOT DISPLAY”
“NOT DISPLAY”
“NOT DISPLAY”
“NOT DISPLAY”
009.MP3
010.MP3
011.MP3
012.WMA
013.WMA
014.WMA
015.MP3
016.MP3
017.MP3
018.MP3
019.MP3
020.MP3
005.MP3
006.MP3
007.MP3
008.MP3
021.WMA
022.WMA
023.WMA
An outline of a Media with MP3/WMA is shown below. Subfolders are shown as folders in the
folder currently selected.
The equipment assigns folder
numbers. The user can not assign
folder numbers.
It is not possible to check folders that
do not include MP3/WMA files.
(These folders will be skipped without
displaying the folder number and
name)
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FILE/FOLDER PLAY
There are three different play methods as following:
Press M2 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc for “intro play” all
files of the current folder. Intro play should restart from the first song of the current folder,
after all files in the current files have been intro-played.
To disable current folder “intro play”, long press M2 button more than 3 seconds
Press M2 button less than 3 seconds is “intro play” all files on the disc. Intro play should
re-start at the very first file of the disc after all files in the disc has been intro played.
To disable all files “intro play”, press M2 button less than 3 seconds
File/Folder Intro play:

Press M3 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc for “repeat play” all
files of the current folder. And keep on repeat playing the current folder until “repeat play” is
disabled.
To disable current folder “repeat play”, long press M3 button more than 3 seconds
File/Folder Repeat play :
Press M4 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc to “random play” all
files of the current folder.
To disable current folder “random play”, long press M4 button more than 3 seconds
File/Folder Random play:
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Press M5 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Down
Press M6 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Up
Folder Up / Down Play
MP3/WMA File or Folder Search
Direct File Number Searching
Folder / Files Navigate Searching
Press BAND button. The LCD will display "Number", and the illumination around the select
knob will blink. Rotate the knob to select the desired track number, then press in on the knob
to confirm and play the selected file.
Press BAND button twice. The LCD will display "Navigate", and the illumination around the
select knob will blink. Rotate the knob to navigate through all folders and sub-folders on the
disc. The folder names will be displayed on the LCD. Press the select knob for more than three
seconds to play the first file in the folder. Press the select knob for less than three seconds to
access the sub-folders or files. Rotate the select knob to navigate, then press the select knob
to confirm and begin file play. During navigation search, press AS/PS or rotate the select knob
counter-clockwise to move back to the last upper level of a folder.
ID3 INFORMATION DISPLAY
If any MP3/WMA file recording with ID3 Tag information. The ID3 information such like Album
title, Track title, Artist Title will be displayed and automatic scrolling through the LCD while the
file is playing. User also allows pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly to view the ID3 tag
information manually.
NOTE OF ID3 ICONS ON DISPLAY
Press M3 button less than 3 seconds to “repeat play” the current file. And keep on repeat
Playing the current file until the “repeat play” is disabled.
To disable current file “repeat play”, press M3 button less than 3 seconds
Press M4 button less than 3 seconds is “random play” all files on the disc.
To disable all file “ random play”, press M4 button less than 3 seconds.
ICON DESCRIPTION
FOLDER ICON
FILE ICON
TRACK ICON
ARTIST ICON
ALBUM ICON

14. iPod OPERATION
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This unit is equipped with iPod Ready function which allow end user to have direct control of the
iPod on the front panel control button and display iPod song information on the unit's LCD display.
Pls read below for more details operation
iPod Compatibility Chart
This unit is support following iPod software version
iPod 1G Not Supported
iPod 2G Not Supported
iPod 3G Firmware Version 2.2
iPod Mini All versions
iPod 4G All versions
iPod Photo All versions
iPod Nano All versions
iPod 5G(Video) All versions
Connect the iPod to this unit
About Video File
This unit is NOT ABLE to select any VIDEO FILE OR VIDEO ALBUM which contained in the iPod
Video. This unit will only automatically select Music Album or File regardless the connected Video
iPod last playing is a Video File or Album.
Turning iPod Power On and Off
The iPod power turns on automatically as soon as it is connected to the 30 Pin Connector and as
long as the vehicle's ignition is turned ON. The iPod power can be turned OFF by removing the
iPod from the 30 Pin Connector or if the vehicle's ignition is turned OFF. Under this condition the
iPod will go into pause mode and goes into sleep mode about 2 minutes later
While the iPod is connected, the power cannot be turned on or off from the iPod itself.
“ ” to disconnect will be shown in the iPod's display while it is connected to the unit .
Tips
iPod Battery Charging
While connected to the unit, the iPod will automatically start re-charging as long as the vehicle's
ignition key is turn to ACC or ON.
Switch to iPod Mode
When the Head unit is power on and iPod is connected to the 30 pin connector, press the
mode button to change to iPod mode and the unit will display for a while then
starts the music files contained in the iPod and the playback will automatically
start. Press Mode button repeatedly to change to other modes or switch back to iPod mode.
OK to disconnect
iPod
photo iPod iPod mini iPod nano
HEAD UNIT
8 Din iPod Ready Cable
iPod Cable