Clarion DB358RMP User Manual

Owners manual / Mode demploi  
Bedienungsanleitung / Istruzioni per luso  
Gebruiksaanwijzing / Manual de instrucciones  
Bruksanvisning / Manual de instruções  
CD/MP3 RECEIVER  
RADIO CD/MP3  
CD/MP3-RECEIVER  
RICEVITORE PER CD/MP3  
CD/MP3-RECEIVER  
RADIO CD/MP3  
CD/MP3-LÄSARE  
RECEPTOR CD/MP3  
Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.  
Please read this owners manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.  
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).  
Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.  
CAUTIONS:  
OBS!  
This appliance contains a laser system and  
Apparaten innehåller laserkomponenten  
som avger laserstrålning överstigande  
gränsen för laserklass 1.  
is classified as  
a
“CLASS  
1
LASER  
PRODUCT”. To use this model properly, read  
this Owner’s Manual carefully and keep this  
manual for your future reference. In case of  
any trouble with this player, please contact  
your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station”.  
To prevent direct exposure to the laser  
beam, do not try to open the enclosure.  
VAROITUS  
Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää  
laserdiodin, joka lähettää näkymätöntä  
silmille vaarallista lasersäteilyä.  
!CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S  
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
022619  
542612  
ADVARSEL.  
Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på  
apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder  
med laserstråler af klasse 1, hvilket betyder,  
at der anvendes laserstråler af svageste  
klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets  
yderside kan blive udsat for utilladelig  
kraftig stråling.  
APPARATET BØR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK  
MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER  
MED LASERSTRÅLER!  
Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her  
gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer  
imod at foretage sådanne indgreb  
i
apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsaætte  
sig for laserstråling.  
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DB358RMP  
Handling Compact Discs  
Contents  
This unit has been designed specifically for  
playback of compact discs bearing the  
mark. No other discs can be played.  
1. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3  
Note on compact discs  
Never stick labels on the surface of the com-  
pact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or  
Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................ 4  
2. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................... 5  
To remove the compact disc from its storage  
case, press down on the center of the case  
and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the  
edges.  
pen.  
3. NOMENCLATURE ......................................................................................................................... 6  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions .................................................................................... 6  
Display Items .................................................................................................................................. 7  
LCD Screen .................................................................................................................................... 7  
No  
Proper way to hold  
the compact disc  
Removing the disc  
4. REMOTE CONTROL (Optional item) .......................................................................................... 8  
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons .................................................................................... 9  
5. DCP  
10  
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6. OPERATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 11  
Basic Operations .......................................................................................................................... 11  
Radio Operations ......................................................................................................................... 13  
RDS Operations ........................................................................................................................... 15  
CD Mode Operations ................................................................................................................... 17  
MP3 Mode Operations ................................................................................................................. 18  
Do not use any solvents such as commercially  
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner  
to clean compact discs.  
No  
Always handle the compact disc by the edges.  
Never touch the surface.  
7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY .......................................................................................................... 21  
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ..................................................................................................................... 21  
9. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 22  
To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft  
cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the cen-  
ter of the compact disc to the circumference.  
No  
Do not use compact discs that have large  
scratches, are misshapen, or cracked, etc. Use  
of such discs will cause misoperation or dam-  
1. PRECAUTIONS  
age.  
No  
1. When the inside of the car is very cold and  
the player is used soon after switching on the  
heater moisture may form on the disc or the  
optical parts of the player and proper play-  
back may not be possible. If moisture forms  
on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If mois-  
ture forms on the optical parts of the player,  
do not use the player for about one hour. The  
condensation will disappear naturally allow-  
ing normal operation.  
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which  
cause severe vibration may cause the sound  
to skip.  
New discs may have some roughness around  
the edges. The unit may not work or the sound  
may skip if such discs are used. Use a ball-point  
pen, etc. to remove roughness from the edge of  
the disc.  
3. This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel ve-  
hicle purpose only. Use for tractor, fork truck,  
bulldozer, off road vehicle, 2 or 3 wheel motor  
bicycle, marine boat or other special purpose  
vehicle is not appropriate.  
Ball-point pen  
Roughness  
Do not expose compact discs to direct sun-  
light or any heat source.  
No  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFAC-  
TURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.  
Note:  
Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These  
may get caught in the internal mechanism and damage the disc.  
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Bitte ausbreiten und die nächste Seite lesen. / Assicurarsi di aprire e leggere la pagina successiva.  
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Glöm inte att vika ut och läsa nästa sida. / Não deixe de abrir e ler a próxima página.  
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CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI  
REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS  
3. NOMENCLATURE  
2.  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).  
Main unit / Appareil principal / Hauptgerät / Apparecchio principale  
Hoofdtoestel / Unidad principal / Huvudenhet / Unidade principal  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions  
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DIRECT button  
RELEASE button  
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• Press the RELEASE button to unlock the DCP.  
• Stores a station into memory or recall it directly  
while in the radio mode.  
[
]
button  
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TA button  
• Plays or pauses a CD while in the CD mode.  
• To enter various setting.  
• Performs preset scan while in the radio mode.  
When the button is pressed and held, auto store  
is performed.  
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• Use the button to set the TA Traffic Announce-  
)
ment standby mode.  
• Long press to enter RDS mode.  
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T button  
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SENSOR button  
• Switches MP3 TITLE display.  
• Receiver for remote control unit.  
• Operating range: 30° in all directions.  
• Press and hold for 1 second to scroll display  
data.  
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]
BND button  
[
]
CD SLOT  
• CD insertion slot.  
• Switches the band, or seek tuning or manual  
tuning while in the radio mode.  
• Plays a first track while in the CD mode.  
[
]
button  
• Ejects a CD when it is loaded into the unit.  
• Press and hold the button to select between  
CD-DA playback and MP3 playback in  
Multisession CD.  
[ ]  
D button  
• Switch the display indication (Main display,  
[
]
ROTARY knob  
clock display).  
• Adjust the volume by turning the knob clock-  
wise or counterclockwise.  
MP3 FUNCTION-DISPLAY SELECTION  
• Display changes in the following order:  
Track No. / Play time Æ Folder No. / Track No.  
ÆTitle Display Æ Clock Display ÆTrack No. /  
Play time...  
• Use the knob to perform various settings.  
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]
SRC button  
• Long press to enter adjustment mode.  
• Press the button to turn on the power.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer  
to turn off the power.  
• Switches the operation mode among radio and  
CD/MP3 mode.  
[
]
SCN button  
• Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each  
track while in the CD mode.  
[
]
RPT button  
• Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode.  
[
]
A-M button  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer  
to switch the MAGNA BASS EX on/off.  
[
]
RDM button  
• Performs random play while in the CD mode.  
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• Use the button to switch to the audio mode bass/  
)
treble, balance/fader  
[
]
UP button  
[ ]  
Z button  
• Play first track of next folder which contain MP3  
• Use the button to select one of the three types of  
sound characteristics already stored in memory.  
Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.  
files.  
Remarque: Veuillez déplier cette page et vous référer aux schémas quand vous lisez chaque chapitre.  
Hinweis: Bitte diese Seite ausfalten und beim Lesen der einzelnen Kapital die Frontdiagramme beachten.  
Nota: Assicurarsi di aprire questa pagina e fare riferimento a questi diagrammi quando si legge ciascun capitolo.  
Opmerking: Vouw deze pagina uit en zie tevens de afbeeldingen van het voorpaneel tijdens het doorlezen van de volgende hoofdstukken.  
Nota: Cuando lea los capítulos, despliegue esta página y consulte los diagramas.  
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Key function only available after MP3 indicator turned  
Z-Enhancer  
on.  
[
] [  
]
,
button  
[
] button  
DN  
• Selects a station while in the radio mode or  
• Play first track of previous folder which contain  
Observera: Vik ut denna sida för att kunna se figurerna över bilstereons framsida medan du läser de olika kapitlen.  
Nota: Certifique-se de abrir esta página e consulte os diagramas frontais conforme realiza a leitura de cada capítulo.  
selects a track when listening to a CD.  
MP3 files.  
• Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer  
to switches the fast-forward/fast-backward.  
Key function only available after MP3 indicator turned  
on.  
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Display Items  
LCD Screen  
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal.  
The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.  
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4. REMOTE CONTROL Optional item  
If you buy the RCB-172-200 sold separately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote Control function.  
Inserting the Battery  
1. Turn over the remote control unit and slide the  
cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in  
the illustration.  
Notes:  
Misuse may result in rupture of the battery, producing  
leakage of fluid and resulting in personal injury or  
damage to surrounding materials. Always follow these  
safety precautions:  
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)
( )  
2. Insert the battery CR2025 into the insertion  
guides, with the printed side + facing upwards.  
• Use only the designated battery .  
3. Press the battery in the direction indicated by  
the arrow so that it slides into the compartment.  
• When replacing the battery, insert properly, with +/  
- polarities oriented correctly.  
4. Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks into  
place.  
• Do not subject battery to heat, or dispose of in fire  
or water. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.  
• Dispose of used batteries properly.  
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DB358RMP  
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons  
Mode  
Radio  
CD  
MP3  
Button  
Turns power on and off. When press and held for 1 second: Turns power off.  
Switches between radio and CD/MP3.  
[
]
SRC  
[
]
Switches reception band.  
Plays the first track.  
Top play.  
Plays the first track of the  
current folder.  
BND  
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]
[
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,
Increases and decreases volume in all modes .  
[
]
Moves preset channels  
up and down.  
Moves tracks up and down.  
When pressed and held for 1 second: Fast-forward/  
fast-backward.  
[
]
Turns mute on and off  
Turns mute on and off.  
Switches between playback and pause.  
Switches between playback and pause.  
[
]
MUTE  
[
]
TA  
Recalls ISR radio station in memory.  
Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Stores current station into ISR radio mode only .  
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]
DISP  
Switches among main display, clock display.  
Switch among main  
display, folder number  
display, TITLE display,  
clock display.  
[
]
PS/AS  
Preset scan.  
Scan play.  
When pressed and held  
for 1 second: Auto store.  
Scan play.  
When pressed and held for  
1 second: Folder scan.  
[
]
AF  
No function  
Repeat play.  
Repeat play.  
When pressed and held for  
1 second: Folder repeat.  
[
]
PTY  
Random play.  
No function  
Random play.  
When pressed and held for  
1 second: Folder random.  
Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions.  
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5. DCP  
The control panel can be detached to prevent  
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it  
Storing the DCP in the DCP case  
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the  
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP case.  
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in the DCP Detachable Control Panel case to  
prevent scratches.  
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)
Ensure the DCP is in the correct orientation.  
We recommend taking the DCP with you when  
leaving the car.  
DCP  
Removing the DCP  
[
]
1. Press the SRC button for 1 second or longer  
to switch off the power.  
[
]
2. Press in the RELEASE button.  
DCP case  
[
]
RELEASE button  
CAUTION  
!
• The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks.  
After removing it, be careful not to drop it or  
subject it to strong shocks.  
• When the Release button is pressed and the  
DCP is unlocked, the car’s vibrations may  
cause it to fall. To prevent damage to the  
DCP, always store it in its case after detach-  
The DCP is unlocked  
3. Remove the DCP.  
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)
ing it. See figure above.  
• The connector connecting the main unit and  
the DCP is an extremely important part. Be  
careful not to damage it by pressing on it  
with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.  
Main Unit Front  
DCP  
DCP Rear Panel  
Attaching the DCP  
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
Main unit connector  
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
DCP  
connector  
Note:  
2.  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
DCP  
1.  
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6. OPERATIONS  
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of  
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)
chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 5 unfold .  
Basic Operations  
Setting the Z-Enhancer  
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone ef-  
CAUTION  
!
Be sure to lower the volume before switching  
off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit  
remembers its last volume setting. If you  
switch the power off with the volume up, when  
you switch the power back on, the sudden loud  
volume may hurt your hearing and damage the  
unit.  
fects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.  
The factory default setting is Z-EHCR OFF.  
[ ]  
Each time you press the Z button, the tone ef-  
fect changes in the following order:  
Z-ENHANCER 1 Æ Z-ENHANCER 2 Æ Z-EN-  
HANCER 3 Æ Z-EHCR OFF Æ Z-ENHANCER 1...  
• Z-ENHANCER 1 : bass emphasized  
• Z-ENHANCER 2 : treble emphasized  
• Z-ENHANCER 3 : bass and treble emphasized  
Turning on/off the power  
Note:  
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time with-  
out running the engine. If you drain the car’s bat-  
tery too far, you may not be able to start the engine  
and this can reduce the service life of the battery.  
• Z-EHCR OFF  
: no sound effect  
Audio mode adjustments  
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1. Press the SRC button.  
[
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1. Press the A-M button to select the adjustment  
2. The illumination and display on the unit light  
up. The unit automatically remembers its last  
operation mode and will automatically switch  
to display that mode.  
mode. The mode switches as follows each time  
[
]
the A-M button is pressed:  
BASS Æ TREB Æ BAL Æ FAD Æ Previous mode  
When the Z-Enhancer function is turned on, BASS  
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3. Press and hold the SRC button for 1 second  
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)
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Bass and TREB Treble cannot be selected.  
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.  
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]
2. Turning the ROTARY knob to adjust the  
selected audio mode.  
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BASS Bass : Adjustment range: -7 to +7  
Selecting a mode  
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TREB Treble : Adjustment range: -7 to +7  
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1. Press the SRC button to change the opera-  
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)
tion mode.  
BAL Balance : Adjustment range: L13 to R 13  
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2. Each time you press the SRC button, the op-  
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)
FAD Fader  
: Adjustment range: F12 to R12  
eration mode changes in the following order:  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
Radio mode Æ CD mode Æ Radio mode...  
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A-M button several times until the function.  
Note:  
• If the CD mode is selected when no disc is inserted,  
the display shows “NO DISC”.  
Adjusting the volume  
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]
Turning the ROTARY knob clockwise increases  
the volume; turning it counterclockwise decreases  
the volume.  
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The volume level is from 0 minimum to 33 maxi  
)
mum .  
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Basic Operations  
ADJ mode adjustment  
Turning on/off MAGNA BASS EX  
The MAGNA BASS EX does not adjust the low  
sound area like the normal sound adjustment func-  
tion, but emphasizes the deep bass sound area  
to provide you with a dynamic sound.  
[ ]  
1. Press D button more than 1 second at POWER  
ON mode to enter ADJ mode, the previous se-  
lected ADJ items will be called out.  
[ ]  
2. Press D button again at ADJ mode will cancel  
The factory default setting is off.  
ADJ mode and return to previous display.  
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]
Press and hold the A-M button for 1 second or  
longer to turn the MAGNA BASS EX and “M-B EX”  
in the display lights on or off.  
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3. Press SRC button will also release ADJ mode.  
4. ADJ mode will also be released when current  
(
source mode is changed. Mode changes of  
LOADING, EJECT, interruption and interrup-  
)
tion release  
Switching display  
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] [  
]
Press the D button to select the desired display.  
5. Press  
items,  
/
button to switch the ADJ mode  
A-SCROLL TELSW  
The display switches in the following order:  
SCRN SVR  
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Main Display Æ Clock  
Display Æ  
CT  
Main Display …  
6. The ADJ Mode Title will be display for 2 sec-  
onds before showing the ADJ Mode setting.  
If the display is changed by other button operation  
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when the clock  
is displayed, the clock display  
CT  
returns automatically after the operation.  
Adjusting screensaver setting  
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1. Press the  
D
button and press  
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)
CT  
function  
Clock Time  
button to select "SCRN SVR".  
The CT function enables you to display clock time  
only when CT data is received.  
2. "SS ON" or "SS OFF" will be display after 2  
seconds.  
[ ]  
Press the D button, the display switches to CT  
Clock Time  
When no CT data is received, “CT––:––” appears  
in the display.  
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3. Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise to turn on  
the screensaver or counterclockwise to turn off  
the screensaver.  
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4. If Screensaver setting is set to on, Screensaver  
will be activated after 30 seconds of no key op-  
eration.  
Note:  
• There are some countries and stations where clock  
time data are not transmitted. In some areas, the  
CT may not be displayed correctly.  
Adjusting auto-scroll setting  
[ ]  
[
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/
]
1. Press the D button and press  
button  
Illumination dimmer function  
to select "A-SCROLL".  
When the illumination line of this unit is connected  
with the car-side illumination signal line, the dis-  
play illumination of this unit dims in connection  
with turning on the car-side illumination.  
2. "SCRL ON" or "SCRL OFF" will be display  
after 2 seconds.  
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3. Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise to turn on  
the auto-scroll or counterclockwise to turn off  
the auto-scroll.  
4. If Auto-Scroll setting is set to on, the MP3 Title  
will scroll continuously in MP3 Title Display  
Mode.  
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Basic Operations  
Radio Operations  
Adjusting telephone interrupt setting  
Listening to the radio  
1. Press the SRC button and select the radio  
mode. The frequency or PS appears in the dis-  
play.  
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/
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1. Press the D button and press  
button  
to select "TEL-SW".  
2. "TEL ON" or "TEL OFF" will be display after  
2 seconds.  
PS: Programme service name  
2. To select a preset band, press the BND but-  
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3. Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise to turn on  
the Tel Interrupt or counterclockwise to turn  
off the Tel Interrupt.  
ton, then select one of the preset bands such  
as FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM. Every time the BND  
button is pressed, the display will change as:  
F1ÆF2 ÆF3 ÆAM ÆF1...  
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]
During telephone interrupt, the display shows  
"TEL".  
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3. Press the  
desired station.  
or  
button to tune in the  
This unit requires special wiring to mute the au-  
dio signal automatically when a cellular telephone  
rings in the car.  
Tuning  
This function is not compatible with all cellular tele-  
phones. Contact your local authorized Clarion  
dealer for information on proper installation and  
compatibility.  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek  
tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
The factory default setting is “TEL OFF”.  
Seek tuning  
There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and  
LOCAL SEEK.  
DX SEEK can automatically tune in to receivable  
broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK can tune in to  
only broadcast stations with a good reception sen-  
sitivity.  
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1. Press the BND button and select the desired  
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))  
band FM or AM MW, LW .  
2. Tune into a station.  
If “MANU” is lit in the display, press and hold  
[
]
the BND button for 1 second or longer.  
If “TA” is lit in the display, TP stations are auto-  
matically sought.  
DX SEEK  
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Press the  
a station.  
or  
button to automatically seek  
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When the  
button is pressed, the station is  
sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if  
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]
the  
button is pressed, the station is sought in  
the direction of lower frequencies.  
When seek tuning starts, “DX” appears in the dis-  
play.  
LOCAL SEEK  
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If you press and hold the  
or  
button for 1  
second or longer, local seek tuning is carried out.  
Broadcast stations with good reception sensitiv-  
ity are selected.  
When local seeking starts, “LO” appears in the dis-  
play.  
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Radio Operations  
Manual tuning  
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step  
tuning.  
Auto store  
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations  
that are automatically tuned in sequentially. If 6  
receivable stations cannot be received, a previ-  
ously stored station remains unoverwritten at the  
memory position.  
When you are in the step tuning mode, the fre-  
quency changes one step at a time. In the quick  
tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired  
frequency.  
Notes:  
• The only FM band that can store the stations will  
automatically be stored in FM3.  
• When the auto store is performed, the station pre-  
viously stored in the memory at that position is over-  
written.  
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1. Press the BND button and select the desired  
(
(
))  
band FM or AM MW/LW .  
If “MANU” is not lit in the display, press and hold  
[
]
the BND button for 1 second or longer. “MANU”  
is lit in the display and manual tuning is now  
available.  
• If there are fewer than 6 stations with good recep-  
tion, the stations previously stored at the remaining  
[
]
DIRECT buttons are not overwritten.  
2. Tune into a station.  
[
]
• A station already stored in one of DIRECT but-  
Quick Tuning:  
[
]
tons cannot be stored in another DIRECT buttons.  
[
]
[
]
Press and hold the  
or  
button for 1  
[
]
1. Press the BND button and select the desired  
))  
second or longer to tune in a station.  
(
(
band FM or AM MW/LW .  
Step Tuning:  
[
]
2. Press and hold the  
button for 1 second  
[
]
[
]
Press the  
or  
button to manually tune  
or longer. The stations with good reception are  
stored automatically to the preset channels.  
in a station.  
If auto store is performed in the FM bands, the  
stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2  
was chosen for storing stations.  
Recalling a preset station  
(
A total of 24 preset positions 6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
)
FM3, 6-AM exists to store individual radio sta-  
[
tions in memory. Pressing the corresponding DI-  
Preset scan  
Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset  
memory in order. This function is useful when  
searching for a desired station in memory.  
]
RECT button recalls the stored radio frequency  
automatically.  
[
]
1. Press the BND button and select the desired  
))  
(
(
band FM or AM MW/LW .  
[
]
1. Press the  
button.  
[
]
2. Press the corresponding DIRECT button to  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
recall the stored station.  
[
]
button again to continue receiving that  
station.  
Note:  
• Be careful not to press and hold the  
[
]
Press and hold one of the DIRECT buttons for  
1 second or longer to store that station into pre-  
set memory.  
[
]
button for  
1 second or longer, otherwise the auto store func-  
tion is engaged and the unit starts storing stations.  
Manual memory  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
[
]
2. Press and hold one of the DIRECT buttons  
for 1 second or longer to store the current sta-  
tion into preset memory.  
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RDS Operations  
Setting the TA standby mode  
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)
RDS Radio Data System  
[
]
If you press the TA button when only “TP” is lit in the  
display, “TP” and “TA” light in the display and the unit  
issetintotheTAstandbymodeuntilatrafficannounce-  
ment is broadcast. When a traffic announcement  
broadcast starts, “TRA INFO” appears in the display.  
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that  
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data.  
This system can display the name of the broad-  
cast station being received PS and can auto-  
matically switch to the broadcast station with the  
best reception as you move long distances AF  
switching .  
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)
[
]
If you press the TA button while a traffic announce-  
mentbroadcastisbeingreceived, thetrafficannounce-  
ment broadcast reception is cancelled and the unit  
goes into the TA standby mode.  
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)
Also, if a traffic announcement or programme type  
is broadcast from an RDS station, no matter what  
mode you are in, this broadcast is received.  
Cancelling the TA standby mode  
With "TP" and "TA" lit in the display, press the  
Additionally, if EON information is received, this  
information enables automatic switching of other  
preset stations on the same network and inter-  
ruption of the station being received with traffic  
information from other stations TP . This func-  
tion is not available in some areas.  
[
]
TA button. The "TA" in the display goes off and  
the TA standby mode is cancelled.  
[
]
* If “TP” is not lit, pressing the TA button searches  
for a TP station.  
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)
Searching for a TP station  
[
]
When “TP” is not lit, if you press the TA button,  
When using the RDS function, always set the ra-  
dio to FM mode.  
-
TA” in the display lights and the unit automati  
cally receives a TP station.  
• AF  
• PS  
• PTY  
• EON  
• TP  
: Alternative Frequency  
: Programme Service Name  
: Programme Type  
: Enhanced Other Network  
: Traffic Programme  
Note:  
• If a TP station is not received, the unit continues the  
[
]
search operation. Pressing TA button again goes  
off “TA” in the display and stops TP station search-  
ing.  
RDS interrupt does not function during AM radio  
reception.  
RDS MODE adjustment  
[
]
Press and hold the TA button for 1 second or  
longer to select the RDS MODE.  
Manually tuning a regional station in  
the same network  
1. This function is valid when the AF function is  
ON and the REG function is OFF.  
[
]
The mode switches as follows each time the  
[
]
or  
buttons are pressed:  
1
PTY ON  
PTY-S<E>  
REG ON 2 ....  
AF ON  
Note:  
• This function can be used when a regional broad-  
cast of the same network is received.  
[
]
Press RDS button to exit RDS MODE.  
[
]
2. Press any one of the DIRECT buttons to call  
Note:  
1
out the regional station.  
"PTY-S<E>" only available when "PTY ON".  
"REG ON" only available when "AF ON".  
2
3. If the reception condition of the called out sta-  
[
]
tion is bad, press the DIRECT button of the  
same number. The unit receives a local sta-  
tion on the same network.  
TA (  
)
Traffic Announcement  
In the TA standby mode, when a traffic announce-  
mentbroadcaststarts, thetrafficannouncementbroad-  
cast is received as top priority regardless of the func-  
tion mode so you can listen to it. Traffic programme  
(
)
TP automatic tuning is also possible.  
This function can only be used when “TP” is lit in  
the display. When “TP” is lit, this means that the  
RDS broadcast station being received has traffic  
announcement programmes.  
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RDS Operations  
Adjusting PTY  
PTY preset memory  
[
]
This function enables you to listen to a broadcast  
of the selected programme type when it starts  
even if the unit is on a function mode other than  
radio.  
1. Press the TA button for 1 second or longer  
] [  
[
]
and press  
/
button to select "PTY-  
to enter PTY selection  
[
]
S<E>". Press  
mode.  
Some countries do not yet have PTY broadcast.  
[
]
2. Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise or coun-  
terclockwise to select the desired PTY.  
In the TA standby mode, a TP station has priority  
over a PTY broadcast station.  
The 29 types of PTY below can be selected.  
[
]
1. Press the TA button for 1 second or longer  
] [  
button to select "PTY ON"  
PTY item  
[
]
and press  
or "PTY OFF".  
/
ENGLISH  
NEWS  
Contents  
News  
[
]
2. Turning the ROTARY knob clockwise to "PTY  
ON"; or counterclockwise to "PTY OFF".  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
Today’s events  
Information  
Sports  
PTY selection  
SPORT  
[
]
1. Press the TA button for 1 second or longer  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
Education  
Drama  
[
] [  
/
]
and press  
button to select "PTY-  
to enter PTY selection  
[
]
S<E>". Press  
mode.  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Culture  
Science  
[
]
2. Press any one of the DIRECT buttons. Alter-  
[
]
natively, turn the ROTARY knob clockwise  
Variety  
or counterclockwise to select the desired PTY.  
POP M  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Easy music  
Light music  
Classics  
Below are the factory default settings stored for  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
[
]
the DIRECT buttons.  
PTY item  
Contents  
News  
Preset  
number  
ENGLISH  
NEWS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Other music  
Weather  
Finance  
INFO  
Information  
Pop Music  
Sport  
POP M  
SPORT  
For children  
Social  
CLASSICS Serious Classical Music  
EASY M Easy Listening Music  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Religion  
Phone in  
Travel  
3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automati-  
cally 7 seconds after a PTY is selected.  
Leisure  
Jazz  
PTY seek  
1. Select desired PTY item.  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
Country  
Nation music  
Oldies  
[
]
[
]
2. Press the  
or  
button, the unit seeks a PTY broadcast  
moving up the frequencies; if you press the  
button. If you press the  
[
]
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
Folk music  
Documentaries  
[
]
button, it seeks moving down the fre-  
quencies.  
[
]
3. If you press and hold any one of the DIRECT  
buttons for 2 seconds or longer, the selected  
PTY is stored into that preset channel memory.  
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RDS Operations  
CD Mode Operations  
Adjusting AF  
Loading a CD  
The AF function switches to a different frequency  
on the same network in order to maintain opti-  
mum reception.  
Insert a CD into the center of the CD insertion slot with  
the labeled side facing up. “LOADING” appears in the  
display, the CD enters into the slot and start playing.  
The factory default setting is “ON”.  
Notes:  
[
]
1. Press the TA button for 1 second or longer  
] [  
button to select "AF ON"  
• Do not put your hand, fingers, or foreign objects  
into the CD insertion slot.  
[
]
and press  
or "AF OFF".  
/
• If a CD has already been loaded, another CD can-  
not be inserted. Do not insert another one force  
fully.  
[
]
2. Turning the ROTARY knob clockwise to "AF  
-
ON"; turning it counterclockwise to "AF OFF".  
If the reception of the current broadcast station  
deteriorates, “SEARCH” appears in the display  
and the radio searches for the same programme  
on another frequency.  
• Discs not bearing the  
with the unit. CD-ROMs cannot be played.  
mark cannot be played  
• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
Adjusting REG  
Listening to the disc already inserted  
When the REG function is ON, the optimum re-  
gional station can be received. When this func-  
tion is OFF, if the regional station area switches  
as you drive, a regional station for that region is  
received.  
[
]
Press the SRC button to select the CD mode,  
the CD will start playing.  
(
)
Stopping Pausing playback  
The factory default setting is “OFF”.  
[
]
While the CD playing, pressing the  
button  
[
]
1. Press the TA button for 1 second or longer  
] [  
button to select "REG ON"  
will stop the CD and “PAUSE” indicate.  
[
]
and press  
/
[
]
Press the  
back.  
button again to resume play-  
or "REG OFF".  
[
]
2. Turning the ROTARY knob clockwise to "REG  
ON"; turning it counterclockwise to "REG OFF".  
Ejecting the CD  
[
]
Press the  
button, then the CD will be ejected.  
Emergency broadcast  
Note:  
If an emergency broadcast is received, all the func-  
tion mode operations are stopped.  
• If the ejected CD is left as it is, it will be reloaded  
after 15 seconds.  
ALARM” appears in the display and the emer-  
gency broadcast can be heard.  
Cancelling an emergency broadcast  
Top function  
[
]
If you press the TA button, emergency broad-  
[
]
Press the BND button, then the CD will start play-  
cast reception is cancelled.  
(
)
ing from the first song track number 1 .  
For MP3 mode, it will start playing from the first song  
of current folder.  
Volume setting of TA, emergency  
broadcast ALARM and PTY  
(
)
The volume for TA, ALARM and PTY interrupts  
can be set during TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt.  
The factory default setting is “15”.  
During a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt, turn the  
[
]
ROTARY knob clockwise or counterclockwise to  
(
)
set the volume to the desired level 0 to 33 .  
When the TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt ends, the  
volume returns to the level it had before the inter-  
rupt.  
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CD Mode Operations  
MP3 Mode Operations  
Selecting tracks (Songs)  
What is MP3?  
[
]
[
]
Press the  
or  
button.  
MP3 is an audio compression method and clas-  
sified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This  
audio compression method has penetrated into  
PC users and become a standard format. This  
MP3 features the original audio data compres-  
sion to about 12 percent of its initial size with a  
high quality sound. This means that about 10  
music CDs can be recorded on a CD-R disc or  
CD-RW disc to allow a long listening time with-  
out having to change CDs.  
:
:
Playback will start from the next track.  
Playback will start from the beginning of  
the track currently playing. When this but-  
ton is pressed again, the CD will play from  
the previous track.  
For MP3 mode, track selection is only valid in cur-  
rent folder.  
Fast-forward and fast-backward  
Precautions when creating MP3 disc  
[
]
[
]
Press and hold the  
or  
button.  
File extensions  
:
:
To fast-forward  
To fast-backward  
• Always add a file extension ".MP3" to MP3 file by  
using single byte letters. If you add a file extension  
other than specified or forget to add the file exten-  
sion, the file cannot be played.  
[
]
[
]
For Audio CD mode pressing the  
or  
button for 1 second or longer will move forward  
or backward 5 times faster than normal play, and  
pressing it for 3 seconds or longer will do the op-  
eration 30 times faster.  
(
)
Logical format File system  
• When writing MP3 file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW  
disc, please select "ISO9660 level 1, 2, 3 or JOLIET  
or Romeo" as the writing software format. normal  
play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on  
another format.  
[
]
[
]
For MP3 mode, pressing the  
for 1 second or longer will move forward or back-  
ward 10 times faster than normal play.  
or  
button  
The folder name and file name can be displayed  
as the title during MP3 play but the title must be  
Scan play (  
At Audio CD press the SCN button, the “SCN” is  
lit & display shows "TRK SCN", then the CD will  
play the first 10 seconds of each track of the whole  
)
Intro Music Scan  
(
)
(
)
within 16 Folder Name or 28 File Name single  
(
[
]
byte alphabetical letters and numerals excluding  
)
an extension  
Number of files or folders  
[
]
disc. Press the SCN button again to disengage  
• The MP3 recording media reproducible on this unit  
has the following limitations :  
the unit from scan play.  
1. Maximum number of files : 254  
2. Maximum number of folders : 128  
A scan play will start from the track following the  
one currently playing.  
3. Some noise may occur depending on the type of  
encoder software used while recording.  
Repeat play  
At Audio CD press the RPT button, the “RPT” is  
lit & display shows "TRK RPT", then the track cur-  
rently playing will be played repeatedly. Press the  
[
]
Folder up down function  
1. This function enables you to search for a folder  
on the MP3 CD. The LCD will show the target  
MP3 CD folder.  
[
]
RPT button again to disengage the unit from re-  
peat play.  
[
]
UP – Folder up  
[
]
DN – Folder down  
Random play  
2. When a desired folder is selected, the MP3  
CD player will play 1st track of target folder.  
[
]
At Audio CD press the RDM button, the “RDM”  
is lit & display shows "TRK RDM", then the entire  
tracks on the disc will be played at random. Press  
Note:  
• The folder which contents of no MP3 file will be  
skipped.  
[
]
the RDM button again to disengage the unit from  
random play.  
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MP3 Mode Operations  
MP3 playing order  
Random MP3 CD  
1. This function enables you to play all the tracks  
in the MP3 folder or on the disc in random or-  
der.  
When selected for play folder up down functions,  
files and folders are accessed in the order in which  
they were written by the CD-ROM 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. You may be able  
to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by  
writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R with  
their file names beginning with play sequence  
numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your  
CD writer.  
2. There are 2 types of random play accessible  
for MP3 CDs; Random track and Random all  
folders.  
Display  
Random  
access  
Function  
Indicator  
Press the  
Random  
"TRK  
RDM"  
"RDM"  
[
]
RDM button track in  
current  
folder only  
less than 1  
second  
For example, a medium with the following folder/  
file hierarchy is shown below.  
Press the  
Random  
"FLDR "ALL"&  
"RDM"  
[
]
RDM button track in all RDM"  
folders  
more than 1  
second  
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy  
3. Each time the button is pressed, random play  
turns on or off.  
Repeat MP3 CD  
1. This function enables you to replay the track  
or folder you are listening to.  
2. There are 2 types of repeat play accessible  
for MP3 CD; Repeat track and Repeat current  
folder.  
Repeat access Function Display Indicator  
"TRK  
RPT"  
Press the  
Repeat  
current  
song  
"RPT"  
[
]
RPT button  
less than 1  
second  
"FLDR  
RPT"  
Press the  
Repeat  
current  
folder  
"ALL"&  
"RPT"  
[
]
RPT button  
more than 1  
second  
3. Each time the button is pressed, repeat play  
turns on or off.  
Scan MP3 CD  
1. This function enables you to play the first 10  
seconds of each track in the MP3 folder or the  
first track of each folder.  
2. There are 2 types of scan play accessible for  
MP3 CD; Scan track and Scan all folders.  
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MP3 Mode Operations  
3. The displayed item can be scrolled by press-  
Repeat access Function Display Indicator  
[ ]  
ing the T button for more than 1 second.  
"TRK  
SCN"  
Press the  
Scan in  
current  
folder  
"SCN"  
4. If a MP3 file does not support for ID3 TAG, the  
[
]
SCN button  
display will show "NO TAG"  
less than 1  
second  
5. If a MP3 file encode with ID3 TAG header but  
no consist of any TAG information, the display  
will show nothing.  
"FLDR  
SCN"  
Press the  
Scan  
"ALL"&  
"SCN"  
[
]
SCN button  
first track  
of each  
folder  
more than 1  
second  
Note:  
• The folder name will be displayed as "ROOT" which  
the file allocates in the root folder.  
• The MP3 player decodes each file ID3 TAG ver 2  
by default, if ID3 TAG ver 2 is unavailable, ID3 TAG  
ver 1 will be decoded.  
3. Each time the button is pressed, scan play  
turns on or off.  
(
)
• UNICODE ID3 Chinese, Japanese and etc is not  
supported.  
Display selection  
1. You can choose the display type for MP3 CD  
[ ]  
by pressing the D button.  
[ ]  
To select the next type, press the D button  
CD-DA/MP3 selection on  
Multi-Session CD  
1. If a multi-session CD which contains CD-DA  
and MP3 files is being inserted, user can se-  
lect either CD-DA or MP3 files to be played.  
again.  
The arrangement is shown below.  
MAIN-1 ..... T02 02 :18  
(
)
Track No., play time  
2. Default setting for files to be played on multi-  
session CD is CD-DA files.  
MAIN-2 ..... F03 T05  
(
)
Folder No., track No.  
[
]
3. Press the BND button for more than 1 sec-  
ond will toggle between selection of CD-DA  
and MP3 files to be played.  
TITLE ..... FOLDER  
(
)
Folder  
*Refer to "Title Display Mode"  
4. When CD-DA type is selected, display will  
show "M-S CD". When MP3 type is selected,  
display will show "M-S MP3".  
CLOCK ..... AM 10: 00  
5. CD-DA/MP3 Selection function can only be  
performed in CD/MP3 mode. It will only acti-  
vate after re-insert CD. For example, current  
Title display mode  
1. There are 5 types of display for the Title Dis-  
play mode.  
[
]
setting is CD-DA type. Press BND button for  
more than 1 second to set MP3 type. User has  
to eject CD and re-insert it again as to play  
MP3 files.  
[ ]  
2. To select the next type, press the T button  
for less than 1 second.  
The arrangement is shown below.  
6. Types of recording that can be played are as  
follows.  
After 2 seconds  
Setting  
Set to CD Set to MP3  
Disc  
FOLDER  
TRACK  
Folder Title  
Track Title  
Album Tag  
Artist Tag  
Title Tag  
Mixed with CD and Play CD  
MP3 type tracks  
Play MP3  
ALBUM-T  
ARTIST-T  
TITLE-T  
CD type track only  
Play CD  
Play CD  
MP3 type track only Play MP3 Play MP3  
7. When a mixed mode CD is loaded and CD is  
set, the track to be played first is MP3 file data  
and no sound is heard.  
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7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Power does not turn on.  
Fuse is blown.  
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If  
the fuse blows again, consult your store of  
purchase.  
(
)
No sound is produced  
Incorrect wiring.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
Compact disc cannot be  
loaded.  
Another compact disc is  
already loaded.  
Eject the compact disc before loading the new  
one.  
Sound skips or is noisy.  
Compact disc is dirty.  
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.  
Compact disc is heavily  
scratched or warped.  
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.  
Sound is bad directly after  
power is turned on.  
Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
the internal lens when the car  
is parked in a humid place.  
[
]
Nothing happens when  
button are pressed.  
Display is not accurate.  
The microprocessor has  
malfunctioned due to noise,  
etc.  
Turn off the power, then press the RELEASE  
button and remove the DCP.  
Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with  
a thin rod.  
DCP or main unit connectors  
are dirty.  
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with  
cleaning alcohol.  
8. ERROR DISPLAYS  
To protect the system, this unit has been equipped with self diagnostic functions. If a fault arises, a  
warning is issued by various error displays. Follow the corrective measures and remove the fault.  
Error Display  
Corrective Measure  
This error display indicates that a fault has arisen in the  
ERROR 2  
(
mechanism of the source unit for example, the disc cannot be  
)
ejected .  
Æ Check the source unit.  
This error display indicates that the pickup focus is off because  
of a scratched disc or some other factor during source unit play.  
Æ Check the compact disc.  
ERROR 3  
ERROR 6  
(
)
This indicates that the CD’s TOC table of contents cannot be  
read, for example because the selected disc is upside-down.  
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9. SPECIFICATIONS  
FM tuner  
Frequency Range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Audio  
Maximum Power Output: 204 W (51 W X 4 ch)  
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf  
Continuous Average Power Output:  
25 W X 4, into 4 , 20 Hz to 20 kHz,1%THD  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf  
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz  
Bass Control Action (100 Hz): 14 dB  
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): 14 dB  
Line Output (with A/C 1 kHz, 10 k): 1.8 V  
General  
AM tuner  
Power Supply Voltage:  
14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.6 V allowable), nega-  
tive ground  
Frequency Range:  
MW 531 kHz to 1602 kHz  
LW 153 kHz to 279 kHz  
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A  
Speaker Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable)  
Weight: 2.42 lb. (1.1 kg)  
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV  
CD player  
Dimensions:  
178 mm Width X 50 mm Height X 152 mm  
Depth  
System: Compact disc audio system  
Usable Discs: Compact disc  
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz) IHF-A  
Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz)  
178 mm  
50 mm  
Harmonic Distortion: 0.01%  
MP3  
Decode Format: MPEG 1,2 and 2.5 -Layer 3  
188 mm  
58 mm  
Sampling rate (kHz): MPEG-1:  
MPEG-2:  
32,44.1,48  
Notes:  
16,22.05,24  
• Specifications comply with JEITA Standards.  
MPEG-2.5: 8,11.025,12  
Bit-rate (kbps): 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80,  
96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192,224  
256, 320, VBR  
• Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice for further improvement.  
• Please make sure when connecting external power  
amplifier, that you properly, to the car chassis,  
ground the amplifier.  
CD-ROM Format: ISO9660 Level 1, 2, Romeo  
and Joliet  
• If this is not done, severe damage to the source  
unit may happen.  
Folder Level Limit: No limitation  
Folder Support: 128  
File Support: 254  
Folder Name: Maximum 16 characters  
File Name: Maximum 28 characters  
DB358RMP  
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Clarion Co., Ltd.  
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004: Clarion Co., Ltd.  
PE-2738E  
Printed in Malaysia / Imprimé en Malaisie / Gedruckt in Malaysia / Stampato in Malaysia  
Gedrukt in Maleisi / Impreso en Malasia / Tryckt i Malaysia / Impresso na Malásia  
280-8150-00  

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