Eclipse Fujitsu Ten CD3403 User Manual

MODEL

CD3403

ESN E3 High-Power CD Receiver with

MP3 Decorder

OWNER'S MANUAL

We appreciate your purchase of this receiver.

Please read through this manual for correct operation.

We suggest that after reading it you keep this manual

in a safe place for future reference.

For your safety in using the

CD3403

Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted

throughout this manual as well as on the CD3403. They show safe

and correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personal

injury to you and others and avoid damage to property.

Before reading through the manual, take time to read through and

learn the important information listed in this section.

This sign indicates a situation in which

incorrect handling through disregard of a sign

might result in death or serious personal injury.

Warning

This sign indicates a situation in which

incorrect handling through disregard of a sign

Caution

might result in personal injury or may result

solely in damage to property.

Warning

• Do not modify this system for use other than that specified

herein. Also, do not deviate from the installation procedures

described herein; Eclipse will not be held liable for damages

including, but not limited to serious injury, death or property

damage resulting from installations that enable unintended

operation.

• This unit is intended for operation in DC 12-volt, negative-

grounded vehicles only. Never use it in 24-volt vehicles such as

heavy trucks or diesel cars with cold-region specifications.

• Do not change CDs while driving. Doing so may result in an

accident.

Warning

• Do not place the vinyl storage bag over a person. It may cause

a serious accident or death by suffocation.

• Do not adjust the controls while driving the car. To adjust the

controls, stop the car in a safe location.

• To prevent accidents, store batteries for the remote control out

of the reach of small children. In case a child swallows a

battery, consult a physician immediately.

• Do not disassemble or rebuild this product. Doing so may

cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.

• When it is necessary to replace the fuse, always use a fuse of

the correct rating (number of amperes). Use of fuses with

higher amperage ratings may cause a fire.

• Do not operate the product in a malfunctioning condition, for

instance, when the audio does not play. Doing so may result in

an accident, fire or electrical shock.

• If an abnormal situation occurs, such as foreign matter entering

or liquid splashing on the product, or smoke or a strange odor

emitting from the unit, shut off the product immediately and

consult the dealer from whom you purchased it. Continued

operation may cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.

• Do not install this product in locations where it may obstruct the

driver's view, or where it may endanger passengers in the

vehicle. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.

• Do not install this product in locations where it may interfere

with the operation of the steering wheel, shift lever, brake

pedal, etc. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.

• When installing this product, never use existing nuts or bolts

that secure parts of the fuel tank, or the steering or braking

systems. Otherwise improper steering or braking or a fire may

result.

Warning

• To prevent a short circuit from occurring, disconnect the

battery's negative terminal before installing this product.

Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may result.

• When using an existing nut and/or bolt from the vehicle to

ground this product, do not use any that secure parts of the

steering or braking systems. Otherwise, an accident may result.

• Bundle cables and harnesses with electrical tape or wire ties to

prevent them from interfering with moving parts. If they should

entangle the steering wheel, shift lever or brake pedal, an

accident may result.

• Never supply power to another electrical appliance by splicing

or tapping into this product's power lead (wire). Otherwise, the

current capacity of the wire will be exceeded, resulting in a fire

or electric shock.

• Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product.

Otherwise, an accident, fire or electric shock may result.

• When installing the product into a vehicle with a passenger

side air bag, do not secure it to the air bag's cover or in places

where it may impede air bag deployment. Otherwise, proper air

bag operation may not be ensured in the event of an accident,

causing injury or death.

• When making holes using a drill or similar tool, be sure to wear

protective eyewear. Otherwise, an injury such as loss of

eyesight may result.

• Exposed wires must be insulated with electrical tape.

Otherwise, a short circuit, fire, or electric shock may result.

Caution

• Play the audio at a moderate volume level that permits you to

hear sounds from outside the car. Driving without being able to

hear outside sounds may result in an accident.

• Keep foreign objects out of the disc slot. They may cause fire

or electrical shock. Another possibility is that discs may be

damaged or become stuck.

• Do not stick your fingers or hands into the disc slot. Doing so

may cause personal injury.

• This product must be operated only as on-board equipment, or

it may cause electrical shock or injury.

• Do not play distorted sounds for long periods of time;

the speakers may overheat and cause a fire.

• This product uses an invisible laser light. In case a problem

develops, be sure to consult the dealer from whom you

purchased the product. Do not disassemble or rebuild the unit;

rebuilding it may expose you and others to a dangerous laser

emission (which would damage eyesight) or cause an

accident.

• Never use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix new

and old cells. Doing so may cause a fire or personal injury due

to a battery explosion or chemical leaks.

• Pay attention to the (+) and (-) polarity of the battery when

installing them in the product. Incorrect installation may cause

personal injury or product damage spoilage due to a battery

explosion or chemical leakage.

• For best results, this product should be installed by a

professional installer.

Contact the dealer whom you purchased the product for an

appointment.

• When installing this product, be sure to use the supplied

mounting hardware. If parts other than those supplied are

used, the unit may be damaged internally, or may not be held

in place securely and become dislodged.

Caution

• Avoid installing this product in places where it may get wet,

such as near windows, or in places that are moist or dusty.

Presence of liquid, moisture or dust inside this product can

cause short circuiting, resulting in smoke or fire.

• Do not install this product in locations where it cannot be

fastened securely, such as places subject to frequent vibration.

Otherwise, it may become dislodged and cause an accident or

injury.

• Do not block this product's vent or heat sink. If either is

blocked, excessive heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.

• If this product is not connected properly, a short circuit, fire or

accident may occur.

• When routing cables, use care so that they do not contact

sharp metal parts such as brackets or screw tips. Otherwise, a

short circuit, electric shock, fire or accident may result.

• Do not obstruct the vent on this product. If blocked, excessive

heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.

Table of Contents

Operating precautions ............................................. 10

Notes on operation ..................................................................... 10

About compact discs .................................................................. 11

About cleaning a CD .................................................................. 13

Names of controls and parts .................................. 14

ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure ........ 15

How to program the Key CD ...................................................... 15

How to cancel the Key CD ......................................................... 16

How to change the Key CD ........................................................ 17

How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out) ........ 17

What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted? ............................ 18

How to turn the security indicator on/off ..................................... 19

How to read the Electronic Serial Number ................................. 19

Basic operation ........................................................ 20

Turning the power on and off ..................................................... 20

Listening to a CD ........................................................................ 21

Listening to the tuner .................................................................. 22

Adjusting audio volume .............................................................. 22

Switching audio control modes ................................................... 23

Enabling the loudness control .................................................... 24

Making changes with Function Mode ......................................... 25

How to operate the CD player ................................. 27

Listening to CDs ......................................................................... 27

Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the

track being played ...................................................................... 28

Fast Forward/Rewind ................................................................. 28

Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) ..................................... 28

Repeating the same track (REPEAT) ......................................... 29

Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) ............................... 29

Ejecting the disc ......................................................................... 30

Displaying CD TEXT .................................................................. 30

How to operate the MP3 player ............................... 31

About MP3 .................................................................................. 31

Listening to MP3 file ................................................................... 34

Advancing to the next track (file) or

returning to the beginning of the track (file) being played .......... 35

Fast Forward/Rewind ................................................................. 35

Skipping to the next or previous folder ....................................... 35

Return to the root directory of the CD ........................................ 35

Playing the beginning of files (SCAN) ......................................... 36

Repeating the same file (REPEAT) ............................................ 36

Playing files in random order (RANDOM) .................................. 37

Displaying title ............................................................................ 37

How to operate the tuner ........................................ 38

Tuning to a station ...................................................................... 38

Entering stations into memory automatically

(The automatic preset mode: ASM) .......................................... 39

Manually setting stations into memory ....................................... 40

Preset station scan ..................................................................... 41

Switching the display .................................................................. 41

FM reception characteristics ...................................................... 42

How to use an optional Card remote control ........ 44

Precautions in use of the remote control .................................... 44

Cleaning the remote control ....................................................... 44

Turning the power on/off ............................................................ 45

Adjusting the audio volume ........................................................ 45

Switching playback modes ......................................................... 46

How to play the tuner ................................................................. 46

How to play CDs ......................................................................... 47

Replacing the battery ................................................................. 49

How to use an optional NOB remote control ........ 50

Turning the power on/off ............................................................ 50

Adjusting the audio volume ........................................................ 50

Switching playback modes ......................................................... 51

How to play the tuner ................................................................. 51

How to play CDs ......................................................................... 52

Replacing the battery ................................................................. 54

If you have a question: ............................................ 56

Displayed information (for troubleshooting) ................................ 57

Specifications ........................................................... 60

Before installation ................................................... 61

Components ............................................................................... 61

Installation angle ........................................................................ 62

Mounting instruction ............................................... 63

Mounting the main unit ............................................................... 63

Names of lead wires and destinations ........................................ 65

System ....................................................................................... 66

Operating precautions

<Your CD3403 will perform well over a long period of time through correct

handling and care.>

Notes on operation

• For your safety, play only at volume levels that allow outside sounds to be

heard.

• We recommend using with this player a disc with

the logo shown to the left.

• You can play music CDs(CD-R/CD-RW) on this

player. Be sure to use discs that have been

properly processed.

Depending on the editing equipment used, some

discs may not play properly.

• Do not insert anything other than a CD into the

disc slot.

Do not insert any foreign objects, such as coins or

credit cards, into the disc slot. Be especially

watchful of children’s mischief in this regard.

• Avoid severe mechanical shock.

When the player is subjected to severe vibration

while traveling over a rough surface, playback

may be intermittent. When a situation like this

occurs, resume playback after returning to a

smoother road.

• About dew condensation.

In cold or rainy weather, just as the interior glass

surface gets fogged, dew (water condensation)

may also settle on the deck. When this occurs,

disc playback may become intermittent or

impossible. Dehumidify the air in the vehicle for a

while before resuming playback.

• Cleaning the disc slot.

The disc slot tends to get dusty. Clean it

occasionally to prevent accumulated dust from

scratching the discs.

Operating precautions

About compact discs

• The signal recorded on a compact disc is read by a laser beam, so

nothing touches the disc surface. A scratch on the recorded surface or a

badly warped disc may cause deteriorated sound quality or intermittent

playback. Observe the following precautions to ensure high quality sound

performance:

• Do not leave an ejected disc in the disc slot

for very long; the disc may warp. Discs

should be stored in their cases and kept

away from high temperature and humidity.

• Do not stick a piece of paper or tape on, nor

write on or scratch either side of a disc.

• Discs spin at a high speed inside the deck.

Keep cracked or warped discs out of the

player to avoid damaging it.

• Avoid touching the recorded surface when

handling a disc; handle discs by their edges.

Operating precautions

About brand new CDs

About CD accessories

• You may notice that some brand

new discs are rough around the

center hole or outside edge.

Remove the rough edges with

the side of a ballpoint pen, etc.

Rough edges may prevent

proper loading in the deck.

Flakes from the rough edges

may also stick to the recorded

surface and interfere with

playback.

• Do not use accessories

(stabilizers, protective seals, laser

lens cleaners, etc.) sold for

“improving sound performance”

or “protecting CDs.” The changes

in CD thickness or outside

dimensions made by these

accessories may cause problems

in the player.

Rough Edges

Ballpoint

pen

• Please be sure NOT to attach any

ring-shape protector (or other

accessory) to your discs. Those

protectors are commercially

available and said to protect disc

and to improve sound quality

(and antivibration effect), but they

can do more harm than good in

regular uses. The most common

problems are Insert/Eject related

problems and "No playback"

problems due to the protector

ring that came off in the disc

mechanism.

Rough

Edges

Flakes

Recorded surface

Operating precautions

About borrowed CDs

About irregularly-shaped CDs

• Specially-shaped CDs, like

heart-shaped or octagonal CDs,

cannot be played. Do not

attempt to play them, even with

an adapter, since they may

damage the player.

• Do not use a CD with glue or

remnants of adhesive tape or

labels. They may cause the CD

to get stuck inside or damage

the deck.

How to remove CDs

• When removing the ejected disc,

pull it straight out along the slot.

Pressing downward in the

process may scratch the

recorded surface of the disc.

OKAY

About cleaning a CD

• Use a commercially available compact disc

cleaner to clean a CD, wiping lightly from the

center to the edge.

• Do not use benzine, thinner, LP record spray

or other cleaners on CDs. They may damage

a CD’s finish.

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Names of controls and parts

①②

③

④

③

⑤⑥

⑦

⑬

⑫⑪

⑩⑨⑧⑥

Switches disc modes and switches.

Ejects compact disc.

[DISC] button

[

(EJECT) ] button

Selects radio preset channels and performs disc mode

functions.

Buttons [1] to [6]

Inserts compact discs.

Disc slot

Switches screen display.

[DISP] button

[SEEK /FAST ] button

[SEL] button

Automatically finds radio reception and fast forward/rewind.

Selects radio stations and CD tracks.

Returns to previous screen.

[RTN] button

Turns function mode ON/OFF.

[FUNC] button

[RESET] button

[PWR] button

[FM AM] button

Resets deck functions to default settings.

Turns deck power ON/OFF.

Switches to radio mode and switches radio bands.

Adjusts volume and performs other functions.

[AUDIO CONTROL] button

ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure

Button [6]

[FUNC] button

How to program the Key CD

Check that the Power is OFF.

Press and hold button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and

hold both for more than one second.

A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will change

to [DISC].

The CD3403 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD

slot.

Insert the CD into the slot.

A [SEC] message appears, then the Key CD is ejected.

•If there is a problem with the inserted CD, an [ERR] message

will appear for two seconds and the CD will be ejected. Reinsert

ATTENTION

the ejected CD.

•If a CD causes the [ERR] message to appear twice in a row, try

another CD.

•The Security indicator will flash whenever the vehicle’s ignition

is switched off.

ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure

Button [6]

[FUNC] button

How to cancel the Key CD

Turn OFF the Power.

Press and hold button [6], then the [FUNC] button, and

hold both for more than one second.

A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will change

to [DISC].

The CD3403 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD

slot.

Insert your Key CD into the slot.

A [CANCEL] message appears, then the Key CD is ejected.

The Key CD is cancelled.

•This process cancels the protection for the ESN deck.

•If power to the ESN deck is disconnected, then

ATTENTION

reconnected, a Key CD will not need to be inserted in order

to return the unit to normal operation.

•Inserting a CD other than the Key CD will not cancel the

protection. Instead, the normal CD playback mode will

activate.

ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure

How to change the Key CD

First, cancel the existing Key CD.

Refer to “How to cancel the Key CD.”

Next, program a new Key CD.

Refer to “How to program the Key CD.”

How to resume normal operation

(ESN security lock out)

If power is disconnected while ESN security is active (a Key CD was

programmed), operation is disabled until power is restored and the

unit unlocked. Follow this procedure to resume normal operation.

When the power is turned on after disconnecting the

battery power, a [SEC] message will appear for two

seconds. Thereafter, the message changes to [DISC]

and the CD3403 is ready to accept your Key CD into the

slot.

Insert your Key CD.

If the correct CD is inserted, an [OK] message will appear for

two seconds and the CD will begin playing.

•If an incorrect CD is inserted, an [ERR] message will appear

for two seconds, after which the CD will be ejected.

ATTENTION

•You must use the same CD used for Key CD programming;

a duplicate CD may not work properly.

ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure

Button [6]

[FUNC] button

What happens if an incorrect CD is

inserted?

An [ERR] message will be appear, then change to a

flashing [DISC], then the CD will be ejected.

You will have five uninterrupted attempts to insert the correct

CD.

After the 5th incorrect attempt, the display reads [HELP].

If [HELP] appears on the screen, press button [6], then

the [FUNC] button, and hold them for five seconds.

Press the [FUNC] button.

You will have five more attempts the correct disc.

Number of errors: Numbers indicated the number of errors that

occurred.

ATTENTION

O Note O

If after 10 tries the correct Key CD is not inserted, the display

reads [CALL800]; the unit must be returned to Eclipse to be

reset. In this case, please contact your Eclipse dealer for

assistance or call Eclipse directly at (800) 233-2216.

Your key CD can be easily forgotten. Write the

album name in a reminder note (See Page 69).

ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure

Button [2]

Button [4]

[FUNC] button

How to turn the security indicator on/off

Once ESN security is activated, the indicator flashes whenever the

vehicle’s ignition is turned off, warning potential thieves that the unit

is protected. However, if you do not want this visible deterrent, it may

be turned off.

With the power OFF, press button [2], then the [FUNC]

button and hold both for more than one second.

[IND. FLASH] or [IND. -----] appears on the display.

[IND. FLASH] means the security indicator will flash when the

vehicle’s ignition is off, and [IND. -----] means it will not. Repeat

the above steps to reactivate the flash mode.

How to read the Electronic Serial Number

Turn OFF the Power.

Press button [4], then the [FUNC] button, and hold both

for more than one second.

[ESN] appears on the display, followed by an eight-digit

number; this number is your electronic serial number (ESN).

You may use this number to identify your Eclipse CD3403 in

the event it is recovered after being stolen.

Basic operation

[PWR] button

This section covers basic operating procedures. For additional

details, please refer to the sections on specific functions.

Turning the power on and off

Turning the power on and off.

When the power is turned on, the state used when the power was

turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored.

When the vehicle has no ACC position on the ignition switch, care is

needed when turning off the deck. Follow Step 2 or Step 3 when

turning off the power.

When power is OFF, press [PWR] button.

The power will come ON.

When power is ON, press the [PWR] button for less than

two seconds.

The power will go OFF and the deck will be in Standby.

When power is ON, press the [PWR] button for more

than two seconds.

The power will go completely OFF.

If a car is not equipped with an ACC position (for example, a

European car), keep the [PWR] button depressed for more than

ATTENTION

two seconds.

Basic operation

[DISC] button

Listening to a CD

Insert a CD into the disc slot, label side up.

The CD will start playing.

When a CD is already loaded, press the [DISC] button to switch

to the CD mode.

ATTENTION

Basic operation

Buttons [1] to [6]

[FM AM] button

[SEEK ] button

[SEL]

button

[AUDIO CONTROL] button

[FAST ] button

Listening to the tuner

Press the [FM AM] button.

This will turn the tuner on.

Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or

AM bands.

Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in

order each time the button is pressed.

Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to tune to a

station.

Turn to the right: Turnes to higher frequencies.

Turn to the leftt: Turnes to lower frequencies.

Press the [SEEK /FAST ] button to start the automatic

station search.

[SEEK ] button: Starts searching toward higher frequencies.

[FAST ] button: Starts searching toward lower frequencies

If stations have been stored in memory, pressing a button

from [1] to [6] will directly select a station. (Refer to the section

ATTENTION

“Manually setting stations into memory” on page 40)

Adjusting audio volume

Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Increases the volume.

Turn to the left: Decreases the volume.

Do not adjust the volume or other controls while driving the

vehicle. Do so only while parked in a safe location.

Warning

Basic operation

[AUDIO CONTROL] button

Switching audio control modes

Various audio control modes may be fine-tuned using this

procedure.

Press the [AUDIO CONTROL] button for less than one

second to select the item to be adjusted.

Modes will switch in the order shown below each time the

button is pressed.

VOL

BASS

TREB

BAL

FAD

VOL (VOLUME) Mode

Adjusts volume.

Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Increases the volume.

Turn to the left: Decreases the volume.

BASS Mode

Adjusts bass level.

Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Emphasizes low sounds.

Turn to the left: Softens low sounds.

TREB (TREBLE) Mode

Adjusts treble level.

Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Emphasizes high sounds.

Turn to the left: Softens high sounds.

Basic operation

[AUDIO CONTROL] button

BAL (BALANCE) Mode

Adjusts left/right speaker balance.

Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Emphasizes right speakers.

Turn to the left: Emphasizes left speakers.

FAD (FADER) Mode

Adjusts front/rear speaker balance.

Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Emphasizes front speakers.

Turn to the left: Emphasizes rear speakers.

Enabling the loudness control

The loudness control may be turned on to emphasize low and high

frequencies at low volume levels.

Loudness compensates for the apparent weadness of low and high

frequencies at low volume by boosting the bass and treble levels.

Press and hold the [AUDIO CONTROL] button until the

[LOUD ON] display appears on the screen.

To disable the loudness feature, repeat the above procedure to

display the [LOUD OFF] indication.

ATTENTION

Basic operation

[SEL]

button

[FUNC] button

[RTN] button

Making changes with Function Mode

A variety of settings can be changed.

Press the [FUNC] button.

The function mode is activated.

Turn [SEL] button in either direction to display setting

items for selection.

Setting items will be displayed in the following order when the

[SEL] button is turned to the right.

GUIDE TONE

CLOCK ADJ

Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation)

The receiver is set at the factory to emit a beep tone in

response to button operation. The guide tone feature may be

disabled in the following procedure:

Turn [SEL] button to select GUIDE TONE.

Press the [SEL] button.

The Guide Tone Mode will be switched ON/OFF.

Turn [SEL] button to select ON or OFF.

Press the [RTN] button.

At this time, other adjustments can also be made in

Function Mode.

Press the [FUNC] button to exit Function Mode.

Basic operation

[SEEK ] button

[SEL]

button

[FAST

button

]

[FUNC] button

[RTN] button

Setting the Time

This receiver uses the 12-hour display notation.

Turn [SEL] button to select CLOCK ADJ.

Press the [SEL] button.

The clock adjustment mode is activated.

Turn [SEL] button to display the item to be selected for

adjustment.

Hours, minutes or exact hour will be switched each time the

button is turned.

Press the [SEEK /FAST ] button.

[SEEK ] button: Turns the time forward.

[FAST ] button: Turns the time back.

To set the clock to 0 minutes, 0 seconds (an exact hour),

press the [SEEK /FAST ] button.

For example:

At 3:29: Pressing the [SEEK /FAST ] button returns to 3:00.

At 3:30: Pressing the [SEEK /FAST ] button advance to 4:00.

Press the [RTN] button.

At this time, other adjustments can also be made in

Function Mode.

Press the [FUNC] button to exit Function Mode.

How to operate the CD player

[DISC] button

First press the [DISC] button to switch to the disc mode. It is

assumed here that a CD has already been loaded into the unit.

Listening to CDs

Press the [DISC] button.

This starts CD play.

Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD or

when the recorded side is dirty.

Caution

How to operate the CD player

Button [4] [SEEK ] button

[SEL]

button

[FAST ] button

Advancing to the next track or returning to

the beginning of the track being played

Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Advances to the next track.

Turn to the left: Returns to the beginning of the track being

played. (Repeat turning for previous tracks.)

Fast Forward/Rewind

Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played.

Press and hold the [SEEK ] or [FAST ] button.

[SEEK ] button: Fast forward.

[FAST ] button: Rewind.

Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN)

Press button [4].

Pressing the button causes the player to move up to the next

track and play it for 10 seconds, then move up to the next track

and play it for 10 seconds, and so on until the button is

pressed again.

•To continue playing a desired track, press the button again to

stop scanning.

ATTENTION

•After the entire disc is scanned once, ordinary playback starts

from the point where scanning started.

How to operate the CD player

Buttons [5] and [6]

Repeating the same track (REPEAT)

Press button [5] to repeat the track being played.

To cancel, press button [5] again.

Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM)

Press button [6] to play the tracks in random order.

To cancel, press button [6] again.

•Doing random playback, press button [5] to repeat the track

ATTENTION

being played. To cancel repeat play (go back to random play),

press button [5] again.

During playback a particular track: The track being played is

played repeatedly.

During searching: The following track is played repeatedly.

•Occasionally the same track happens to be played (selected)

two or more times in a row; this is normal operation and is no

sign of a problem.

•When any of the functions - “Playing the beginning of tracks,”

“Repeating the same track” and “Playing tracks in random

order” - is selected, a message such as [SCAN], [REPEAT] or

[RANDOM] appears on the display to verify the current function.

How to operate the CD player

[

(EJECT)] button

[DISP] button

Ejecting the disc

Press the [ (EJECT)] button.

Disc is ejected.

Displaying CD TEXT

Only the built-in CD player supports CD TEXT. If the CD came with a

logo shown below, it is recorded with a disc title and track titles.

These information will be displayed during playback.

Press the [DISP] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the following will be displayed

in order.

Elapsed time ➔ Disc title/Track title* ➔ Clock

*: The display are shows a maximum of 10 characters and then scrolls

to display the remaining characters.

After the disc title is displayed, the track title will be displayed by

scrolling. After the track title is scrolled the display will be fixed.

How to operate the MP3 player

About MP3

The making of MP3 files by recording from sources such as

broadcasts, records, recordings, videos and live performances

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without permission from the copyright holder for uses other than

personal enjoyment is prohibited.

What is MP3?

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) is a standard format for audio compression

technology. By using MP3, a file can be compressed to one-tenth the size

of the original.

This deck has limitations on MP3 file standards and recorded media and

formats that can be used.

Playable MP3 file standards

• Supported standards: MPEG-1 Audio Layer III

MPEG-2 Audio Layer III

MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer III

• Supported sampling frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

• Supported bit rate: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160,

192, 224, 256, 288, 320 (kbps)

* Supports VBR.

* Does not support free format.

• Supported channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel, monaural

ID3 tags

MP3 files have an "ID3 Tag" that allows input of information so that data

such as song title and artist can be saved.

This deck supports ID3v.1.0 and ID3v.1.1 tags.

How to operate the MP3 player

Media

Media capable of playing MP3 includes CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Compared to CD-ROM media commonly used for music discs, CD-R discs

are fragile in high temperature/high humidity environments and one section

of the CD-R may become incapable of playback. Fingerprints or scratches

on the disc may prevent playback or cause skipping during playback.

Sections of a CD-R may deteriorate if left inside a vehicle for long periods of

time. It is also recommended that CD-R discs be kept in a light-blocking

case because the discs are vulnerable to ultra-violet light.

Format of discs

The format of discs to be used must be ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2.

Control items for this standard are as follows:

• Maximum directory layers:

8 layers

• Maximum characters for folder names/file names: 40 (including "." and 3

letter file extension)

• Allowable characters for folder names/file names: A~Z, 0~9, _ (underscore)

• Number of files/folders possible on a single disc: 512

[Configuration example for CD supporting MP3]

Root Directory (F1)

Folder 2

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.txt

Number of files/folders possible on a single

disc is 512.

005.mp3

Files aside from MP3 files (Example: 004.txt)

also count as single files.

Folder 158

Folder 159

F158

F159

001.mp3

002.mp3

Folder 255

F255

• Total number of folders possible on a single disc: 255

• Maximum folders this deck can recognize:

*: A root directory is counted as one folder.

255*

How to operate the MP3 player

File names

Only files with the MP3 file extension ".mp3" can be recognized as MP3 and

played. Be sure to save MP3 files with the ".mp3" file extension. The "MP"

letters of the file extension will be recognized whether entered as

uppercase letters or lowercase letters.

If the ".mp3" file extension is attached to a file other than an

MP3 file, that file will be mistakenly recognized by the deck as

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an MP3 file and played, resulting in loud noise output that can

damage the speakers. Be sure to avoid attaching the ".mp3" file

extension to files that are not MP3 files.

Multi-sessions

Multi-sessions are supported, and playing of CD-R and CD-RW discs with

annotated MP3 files is possible. However, when "Track at once" has been

written, close the session or process the warning message. Standardize the

format of each session without changing the format.

Playing MP3

When a disc with recorded MP3 files is inserted, the deck first checks all the

files on the disc. No sound is output while the deck is checking the files on

the disc. It is recommended that the disc be recorded without files other

than MP3 files and without unnecessary folders in order to speed up the

checking of disc files by the deck.

MP3 playing time display

It is possible that playing time will not be correct, depending on the writing

condition of the MP3 file.

* It is possible that playing time will not be correct when VBR Fast Up/Down

is operated.

Display order of MP3 file/folder names

Names of MP3 folders and files within the same level are displayed in the

following order.

1. MP3 folders displayed first, by ascending order of numbers, letters.

2. Files displayed next, by ascending order of numbers, letters.

How to operate the MP3 player

[DISC] button

Button [3]

Listening to MP3 file

Press the [DISC] button.

This starts MP3 file play.

Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD or

when the recorded side is dirty.

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ꢀ Note ꢀ

When music data recorded in the normal way (CD-DA) is

present on the same disc with MP3 music files, the normally

recorded music data will be played. To listen to the MP3 music

files, press button [3].

How to operate the MP3 player

[SEEK ] button

Buttons [1] and [2]

[SEL]

button

[FAST

button

]

[RTN] button

Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to

the beginning of the track (file) being played

Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right.

Turn to the right: Advances to the next track (file).

Turn to the left: Returns to the beginning of the track (file)

being played.

Repeat turning for previous tracks (files).

Fast Forward /Rewind

Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played.

Press and hold the [SEEK ] or [FAST ] button.

[SEEK ] button : Fast forward.

[FAST ] button : Rewind.

Skipping to the next or previous folder

Press button [1] or [2].

Button [1] : Selects the next folder.

Button [2] : Selects the next lower folder.

Return to the root directory of the CD

In the root directory, when a file cannot replay, the system will

return to the first file that can perform a replay. (In the

configuration example, the file is returning to 001.mp3. See

page 32.)

Press the [RTN] button.

How to operate the MP3 player

Buttons [4] and [5]

Playing the beginning of files (SCAN)

Press button [4].

Press the button briefly to play just the first 10 seconds of each

song for all the files in the current folder being played.

Pressing the button until [ALL SCAN] is displayed will play just

the first 10 seconds of the first song in each folder.

•To coutinue playing a desired track, press the button again to

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stop scanning.

•After the entire disc is scanned once, ordinary playback starts

from the point where scanning started.

Repeating the same file (REPEAT)

Press button [5].

Press the button briefly to repeat the file being played.

Pressing the button until [ALL REPEAT] is displayed will repeat

all the files in the current folder being played.

To cancel, press button [5] again.

How to operate the MP3 player

Buttons [5] and [6]

[DISP] button

Playing files in random order (RANDOM)

Press button [6].

Press the button briefly to randomly play the files in the current

folder being played.

Pressing the button until [ALL RANDOM] is displayed will

randomly play the files in all the folders.

To cancel, press button [6] again.

•Occasionally the same file happens to be played (selected) two

or more times in a row; this is normal operation and is no sign of

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a problem.

•Doing random playback, press button [5] to repeat the file

being played. To cancel repeat play (go back to random play),

press button [5] again.

During playback a particular file: The file being played is played

repeatedly.

During searching: The following file is played repeatedly.

Displaying title

Press the [DISP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the following will be displayed

in order.

Elapsed Time ➔ Folder Name/File Name* ➔ Tag ➔ Clock

*: The display area shows a maximum of 10 characters and

then scrolls to display the remaining characters.

After the folder name is displayed, the file name will be

displayed by scrolling. After the file name is scrolled, the

display will be fixed.

How to operate the tuner

[SEEK ] button

[SEL]

button

[FM AM] button

[FAST ] button

First, press the [FM AM] button to start tuner operation.

There are automatic and manual methods for setting stations in

memory. The receiver will accept up to 24 stations in memory: six in

AM and 18 in FM (6 each for FM1, FM2 and FM3.) (Initial setting)

Tuning to a station

Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or

AM bands.

Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in

order each time the button is pressed.

Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to tune to a

station.

Turn to the right: Tunes to higher frequencies.

Turn to the left: Tunes to lower frequencies.

Press the [SEEK /FAST ] button to start the automatic

station search.

[SEEK ] button: Starts searching toward higher frequencies.

[FAST ] button: Starts searching toward lower frequencies.

At times, it may be difficult to maintain optimum reception

because the antenna affixed to your vehicle is in motion

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constantly (relative to the broadcast antenna), encountering

continuous variation in the received radio signals’ strength. Other

factors affecting reception include interference from natural

obstacles, sign posts, etc.

How to operate the tuner

Buttons [1] to [6]

[SEL]

button

[FM AM] button

Entering stations into memory automatically

(The automatic preset mode: ASM)

Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or

AM bands.

Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in

order each time the button is pressed.

Press the [SEL] button for more than two seconds until a

beep is heard.

The automatic preset mode starts.

The [ASM ON] indicator on the screen flashes, and stations are

automatically entered in memory under buttons [1] to [6].

These buttons are called preset buttons.

•Press any numbered button to select the station whose

frequency is indicated right above the button.

ATTENTION

•When a new station is set in memory, the station previously set

in memory will be deleted.

•If there are fewer than six receivable stations, the stations set in

the remaining buttons will be retained.

How to operate the tuner

Buttons [1] to [6]

[SEL]

button

[FM AM] button

Manually setting stations into memory

This section covers the setting of stations in memory under the

numbered buttons.

Press the [FM AM] button to switch between FM and AM.

Turn the [SEL] button to the right or left to tune to the

station to be entered in memory.

Select any button, from [1] to [6], and press it for more

than two seconds.

The tuned station is now memorized and set in the button

selected. Repeat the procedure to set additional manually

tuned stations in memory, in turn, for buttons [1] to [6]. These

buttons are called the preset buttons.

If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected (for repairs to the

vehicle or for removing the receiver), all stations in memory will

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be lost. In such a case, set stations in memory again.

How to operate the tuner

[DISP] button

Buttons [1] to [6]

[SEL]

button

Preset station scan

This function enables reception of all the stations in the preset

buttons for five seconds each.

Press the [SEL] button for less than one second.

[P SCAN] will appear at the top of the display, and stations

stored under preset buttons [1] through [6] will be played for

five seconds each.

To stop the preset scan mode at a desired station, press

the [SEL] button again.

The receiver will stay tuned to the desired station.

Switching the display

Press the [DISP] button.

Each press of the button switches the display the clock and

current frequency.

How to operate the tuner

FM reception characteristics

In general, FM has much better tonal quality than AM. However, FM

and FM stereo reception encounter several characteristic problems

not encountered with AM. FM is more difficult to receive than AM in a

moving vehicle. The following are explanatory notes on what to

expect from FM reception and on how to get satisfactory

performance.

FM RECEPTION DIFFERS FROM AM

A characteristic of transmitted signals is that lower frequencies

travel further. FM frequencies are much higher than AM’s

(similar to a ray of light): they won’t bend but they will reflect.

Often, they will be interrupted by tall buildings, mountains, etc.,

taking direct and indirect paths to your vehicle’s antenna. The

distance at which FM stations can be received satisfactorily is

usually not nearly as far as that which AM stations can be

received.

AM Radio Waves

Ionosphere

FM Radio Waves

Ionosphere

FADING OUT

In weak signal or “fringe” reception areas, FM stations may

fade out completely, or fade in and out. When driving in weak

signal areas, such as near hills, through valleys or tunnels,

among tall buildings, etc., you may encounter unusual noise

interference. THIS IS NOT A TUNER PROBLEM. In this case,

you can only wait until you are in a better reception area, tune

to a stronger station, or reduce the treble level.

How to operate the tuner

RECEPTION AREA OF FM BROADCASTS

A home receiver can catch weak FM stereo signals through the

use of a tall, directional or ultra-sensitive antenna. In a moving

vehicle, the area for good reception is limited because of

varying conditions encountered while driving, including the

types and heights of broadcast antenna structures, signal

strength, engine noise, etc. For best reception with manual

antenna, extend the antenna mast as far as possible.

Transmitting Antenna 100 Meters High

Effective Radiation Power 1kW

FM Stereo Auto Radio 20 km

FM Monaural Auto Radio 50 km

Home FM Stereo Receiver 100 km

Reception quality varies depending on the power of the FM

station, natural and artificial barriers,weather conditions, etc.

MULTIPATH

The reflection characteristics of FM waves cause another

problem called multipath–FM wave signals reflecting off of

buildings, mountains, etc. When the antenna receives direct

and reflected waves at the same time, distortion of sound in the

treble range often occurs, such as static or harsh-sounding

voices. THIS IS NOT A TUNER PROBLEM. Only moving to

another area with a clearer signal path can remedy the

situation.

DIRECT

WAVE

How to use an optional Card remote control

Precautions in use of the remote control

• Be careful when handling the control, especially because it is

small and light. Dropping or striking it hard may damage it,

wear out the battery or cause a malfunction.

• Keep the remote control free of moisture, dust and water. Do

not subject it to shock.

• Do not place the remote control unit where it will get hot, such

as on the dashboard or near a heater vent. Allowing the

remote control unit to overheat may warp its case or cause