Sloping Console

This unit uses sloping console to make largescreen displays possible. When you use the sloping console, be sure to close it.

Storage

Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat source. Do not expose compact discs to excess humidity or dust. Do not expose compact discs to direct heat from heaters.

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.

CAUTION

BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET YOUR FINGERS CAUGHT WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE SLOPING CONSOLE. 1. For safetys sake, always close the SLOPING CONSOLE before leaving this unit unused for a prolonged period or switching OFF the ignition key. If you switch OFF the ignition key with the SLOPING CONSOLE tilted, the SLOPING CONSOLE does not close. 2. Before the SLOPING CONSOLE closes, there may be a braking sound from the safety mechanism. This is normal.

Cleaning

Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center of the compact disc to the circumference. Do not use any solvents, such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean compact discs. After using special compact disc cleaner, let the compact disc dry off well before playing it.
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CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS

3. NOMENCLATURE

Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter 2. CONTROLS on page 5 (unfold).
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions
English Franais Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Espaol Svenska Portugus

[FNC] button

Press the button to turn on the power. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power.
Switch the operation mode among the Radio mode, etc.

[CD SLOT]

CD insertion slot.
Main unit / Appareil principal / Hauptgert / Apparecchio principale Hoofdtoestel / Unidad principal / Huvudenhet / Unidade principal

[ROTARY] [RELEASE] [Q]

[RELEASE] button
Deeply push in the button to unlock the DCP.

When the TV/DAB is connected
For details, see the section TV Operations or DAB Operations.

[COLOR] button

Buttons color change to multicolor.

[UP], [DN] buttons

Select the disc.
Use the button to set the TA (Traffic Announcement) standby mode in the DAB mode. (This function is only DAB tuner.)
With the SLOPING CONSOLE opened / Ouvrez la CONSOLE RABATTABLE FFNUNG DER SCHRGKONSOLE / Apertura della CONSOLE INCLINATA Met het KANTELEND BEDIENINGSPANEEL geopend / Apertura de la CONSOLA INCLINABLE DEN LUTANDE KONSOLEN ppen / Com a CONSOLA INCLINVEL aberta

] button

[AF] button
Press the button to turn on or off the AF (Alternative Frequency) function. When the button is pressed and held, Regional function can select ON or OFF.
Use the button to set the PTY (Programme Type) standby mode or PTY items. Play or pause a CD while in the CD/MP3/ WMA mode.
Perform random play. Also perform disc random play when the button is pressed and held.
Press the button to turn on or off the AF (Alternative Frequency) function in the DAB mode. (This function is only DAB tuner.)
Perform repeat play. When this button is pressed and held, disc repeat play is performed.
Select a station while in the radio mode or select a track when listening to a CD. These buttons are used to make various settings. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to switch the fast-forward/fast-backward.
Switch the display indication (Main display, Clock display).

[P/A] button

Perform preset scan while in the TV mode. When the button is pressed and held, auto store is performed. (This function is only TV tuner.)

[BND] button

Move the next disc in increasing order.
Use the button to input a title in the CD mode. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to enter the adjust mode.
Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track. Disc scan play is performed when the button is pressed and held.

[DIRECT] buttons

Store a station into memory or recall it directly.

[ ] button

Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the 2-ZONE mode. Press to switch the control zone between main zone or sub zone while 2-ZONE mode on.
Perform preset scan while in the radio mode. When the button is pressed and held, auto store is performed.

3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is selected. Preset number
PTY item ENGLISH News Info Pop M Sport Classics Easy M Contents News Information Pop Music Sport Serious Classical Music Easy Listening Music
Auto store function for TP stations
You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into preset memory. If the number of TP can be received less than 6, broadcast stations already stored in memory and left without being overwritten. As TA lit in the display, press and hold the [P/ A] button for 2 seconds or longer. The TP stations with the good reception sensitivity are stored into preset memory.
Even if you select FM1 or FM2, a TP station is stored into memory for FM3.

PTY seek

1. When you press the [ ] button, the PTY select mode is turned on. 2. Select PTY. 3. Press the [a] or [d] button. If you press the [d] button, the unit seeks a PTY broadcast moving up the frequencies; if you press the [a] button, it seeks moving down the frequencies.
If no station with the selected PTY broadcast can be received, the unit returns to the previous mode.

PTY preset memory

1. When you press the [ ] button, the PTY select mode is turned on. 2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired PTY. The 29 types of PTY below can be selected. 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.
PTY item ENGLISH News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document DEUTSCH Nachrich Aktuell Service Sport Bildung Hr + Lit Kultur Wissen Unterh Pop Rock U-Musik L-Musik E-Musik - - Musik Wetter Wirtsch Kinder Soziales Religion Anruf Reise Freizeit Jazz Country Landes M Oldies Folklore Feature SVENSKA Nyheter Aktuellt Info Sport Utbildn Teater Kultur Vetenskp Underh Pop Rock Lttlyss L klass Klassisk vrig m Vder Ekonomi Fr barn Socialt Andligt Telefon Resor Fritid Jazz Country Nation m Oldies Folkm Dokument FRANCAIS Infos Magazine Services Sport Educatif Fiction Culture Sciences Divers M Pop M Rock Chansons M Cl Lg Classiq Autre M Mto Economie Enfants Socit Religion Forum Voyages Loisirs Jazz Country Ch pays Rtro Folklore Document Contents News Todays events Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Variety Pop music Rock music Easy music Light music Classics Other music Weather Finance For children Social Religion Phone in Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation music Oldies Folk music Documentaries

Emergency broadcast

If an emergency broadcast is received, all the function mode operations are stopped. ALARM appears in the display and the emergency broadcast can be heard. Cancelling an emergency broadcast If you press the [AF] button, emergency broadcast reception is cancelled.
Switching the PTY display language
You can select one of 4 languages (English, German, Swedish or French) for the PTY displayed in the display.
The factory default setting is ENGLISH.
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select LANGUAGE. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired language. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.
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 interrupt.

CD/MP3/WMA Operations

MP3/WMA

What is MP3?

MP3 is an audio compression method and classified 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 compression to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high sound quality. 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 without having to change CDs.

What is WMA?

WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media Audio, an audio file format developed by Microsoft Corporation. Notes: If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio is output. (The WMA indicator blinks.) Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management): 1. When using Windows Media Player 8, click on TOOLS OPTIONS COPY MUSIC tab, then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick the check box for PROTECT CONTENT. Then, reconstruct files. 2. When using Windows Media Player 9, click on TOOL OPTIONS MUSIC RECORD tab, then under Recording settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files. Personally constructed WMA files are used at your own responsibility.
The indication : appears in the play time display if you attempt to play files without MP3/WMA data. Logical format (File system) 1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo as the writing software format. Normal play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on another format. 2. The folder name and file name can be displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play but the title must be within 128 single byte alphabetical letters and numerals (including an extension). 3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder having the same name. Folder structure 1. A disc with a folder having more than 8 hierarchical levels will be impossible. Number of files or folders 1. Up to 255 files can be recognized per folder. Up to 500 files can be played. 2. Tracks are played in the order that they were recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not always be played in the order displayed on the PC.) 3. Some noise may occur depending on the type of encoder software used while recording.

Multisession function

When a disc contains both normal CD type tracks and MP3/WMA type tracks mixedly, you can select which type of the recorded tracks to play. Default value is CD. Each time you press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer, the mixed mode is switched between CD type or MP3/WMA type. The following indication appears in the title display when switching the track type to be played. Display when CD type track is selected:
Precautions when creating MP3/WMA disc
Usable sampling rates and bit rates: 1. MP3: Sampling rate 11,025 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR[D] 2. WMA: Bit rate 48 kbps-192 kbps File extensions 1. Always add a file extension.MP3 or.WMA to MP3 or WMA file by using single byte letters. If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension, the file cannot be played. 2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.
Display when MP3/WMA type track is selected:
1. Types of recording that can be played are as follows. Disc Setting Set to CD Set to MP3/WMA
The mode changes each time the [FNC] button is pressed. (Modes are not displayed for equipment that is not connected.) Radio (DAB) CD/MP3/WMA (CD changer)

AUX (TV)

Mixed with CD and Play CD Play MP3/WMA MP3/WMA type tracks CD type track only Play CD Play CD MP3/WMA type track only Play MP3/WMA Play MP3/WMA 2. After making these settings, remove the disc and then reinsert it. 3. When a mixed mode CD is loaded and CD is set, the track to be played first is MP3/WMA file data and no sound is heard. Note: When playing a CCCD (Copy Control CD), set the setting to CD type. When this is set to MP3/WWA type, the CD cannot be played normally in some cases.

(DVD changer)

Loading a CD
1. Press the [Q] button. The SLOPING CONSOLE opens. 2. Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with the labeled side facing up. The CD plays automatically after loading. Notes: Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT. If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be another CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.
Discs not bearing the or mark and CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit. Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable. Loading 8 cm compact discs No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD. Insert the 8 cm CD into the center of the insertion slot.

Backup Eject function

1. Press the [Q] button. The SLOPING CONSOLE opens and a CD ejects. EJECT appears in the display.
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening and closing the SLOPING CONSOLE. 2. Remove the CD and press the [Q] button to close the SLOPING CONSOLE. Notes: Be sure to close the SLOPING CONSOLE after removing the CD. The SLOPING CONSOLE closes automatically 30 seconds after removing the CD. If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for 15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded. (Auto reload) 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to remove it when ejected. If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this can damage the CD.
Be careful not to catch your hand or fingers while closing the SLOPING CONSOLE. 3. After loading a CD, the SLOPING CONSOLE closes automatically. Notes: Note that SLOPING CONSOLE closes immediately after a CD is inserted into CD insertion slot. If no CD is loaded in the SLOPING CONSOLE, it closes after 30 seconds.

Pausing play

1. Press the [ ] button to pause play. PAUSE appears in the display. 2. To resume CD play, press the [ again. ] button
Listening to a disc already loaded in the unit
Press the [FNC] button to select the CD/MP3/ WMA mode. When the unit enters the CD/MP3/WMA mode, play starts automatically. If there is no disc loaded, the indication NO DISC appears in the title display.

Displaying CD titles

This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/ WMA disc and user titles input with this unit. 1. Press the [D] button to display the title. 2. Each time you press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or longer, the title display changes in the following order:
Fast-backward Press and hold the [a] button for 1 second or longer.
For MP3/WMA discs, it takes some time until the start of searching and between tracks. In addition, the playing time may have a margin of error.
CD-TEXT disc User title(disc) (None) Artist name CD-text title (track) User title(disc) (None) MP3/WMA disc Folder File Artist TAG Title TAG File Album TAG Title TAG Folder Album TAG Artist TAG Folder File CD-text title (disc) Artist name CD-text title (track) CD-text title (disc)

Folder select

This function allows you to select a folder containing MP3/WMA files and start playing from the first track in the folder. 1. Press the [DN] or the [UP] button. Press the [DN] button to move the previous play list. Press the [UP] button to move the next play list.

Root folder

Notes: If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user title has been input, NO-TITLE appears in the display. If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, NO-TAG appears in the display. For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.3 / 2.2 / 1.1 / 1.0. Tag displays give priority to V2.3 / 2.2 In the case of album Tags for WMA, the information written into the extension header is displayed. Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags.

Selecting a track

Track-up 1. Press the [d] button to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. 2. Each time you press the [d] button, the track advances ahead to the beginning of the next track. Track-down 1. Press the [a] button to move back to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press the [a] button twice to move to the beginning of the previous track.
Press the [UP] button while in the final folder to shift to the first folder. Folder without an MP3/WMA file is not selectable.
2. To select a track, press the [a] or [d] of button.

Top function

The top function resets the CD player to the first track of the disc. Press the [BND] button to play the first track (track No. 1) on the disc.
In case of MP3/WMA, the first track of a folder being played will be returned.
Fast-forward/fast-backward
Fast-forward Press and hold the [d] button for 1 second or longer.

Scan play

This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a disc. 1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play. The indication SCN lights up in the display, and TRK SCAN (or -SCAN when searching for a track in the MP3/WMA file) appears in the title display for about 2 seconds, then scan play starts.
Scan play starts from the next track after the track currently being played.

Folder repeat play

This function allows you to play a track currently being played in the MP3/WMA folder repeatedly. 1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second or longer to perform folder repeat play. The indications FOLDER and RPT light up in the display and -REPEAT appears for about 2 seconds in the title display, and then folder repeat play starts. 2. To cancel folder repeat play, press the [RPT] button again. The play status indications such FOLDER and RPT disappear from the display and normal play resumes from the track currently being played.
2. To cancel scan play, press the [SCN] button again. The play status indication such as SCN disappears from the display and the current track continues to play.

This unit is provided with the screen saver function which allows you to show various kinds of patterns and characters in the Operation Status indication area of the display in a random order. You can turn on and off this function. If the button operation is performed with the screen saver function on, the operation display corresponding to the button operation is shown for about 30 seconds and the display returns to the screen saver display.
The factory default setting is RANDOM.
6. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the desired character. 7. Repeat step 4 to 6 to enter up to 30 characters for message. ] button for 2 8. Press and hold the [ seconds or longer to store the message in memory and cancel input message mode.
Press the [BND] button can cancel the input ] butmessage. Then press and hold the [ ton for 2 seconds or longer to store the message and the message return to default setting.
9. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select SCRN SVR PUSH ENT. 3. Press the [ ] button. 4. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob, the setting changes in the following order: OFF Pattern-1 Pattern-2 Pattern-3 MESSAGE RANDOM 5. Press the [ ] button to store the setting. 6. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.

Message display

When the unit is powered on or off, a message is displayed. The user can turn this message display ON or OFF.
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select MESSAGE. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the message display ON or OFF. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.
Entering MESSAGE INFORMATION
Message up to 30 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed for any mode.
The factory default setting is Welcome to Clarion.
Setting the method for title scroll
Set how to scroll in CD-TEXT, MP3/WMA Title.
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select MSG INPUT PUSH ENT. 3. Press the [ ] button. 4. Press the [a] or [d] button to move the cursor. 5. Press the [D] button to select a character. Each time you press the [D] button, the character changes in the following orders: Capital letters Small letters Numbers/ Symbols Umlaut Capital letters.
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select AUTO SCRL. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise and select ON or OFF. ON: To scroll automatically. OFF: To scroll just 1 time when the title was changed or the title key was pressed. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode. Note: User title cant scroll.

Selecting the CONTRAST mode
The factory default setting is 8.
Setting the external amplifier
1. Press and hold the button [T] for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select CONTRAST. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select from 118. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select AMP-CANCL. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise and select ON or OFF. ON: Use with connected AMP. OFF: Use with inside AMP. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.

Setting the Subwoofer

1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select SUB-W. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise and select ON or OFF. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.
TEL : AUX/TEL input cable is for cellular phone audio input.
If 2-ZONE is set on, mode can automatically change to AUX. If 2-ZONE is set on and connect with TEL002, TEL can be used.
4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.
Selecting AUX IN sensitivity
Make the following settings to select the sensitivity when sounds from external devices connected to this unit are difficult to hear even after adjusting the volume.
The factory default setting is MID.

Setting LOW PASS FILTER

The factory default setting is THRGH (Through).
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select SUB-W LPF. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY] knob, the setting changes in the following order: THRGH 50Hz 80Hz 120Hz 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.
1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select AUX SENS. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise as needed and select from HIGH, MID or LOW. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.

Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory.
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, Seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
Manual memory Seek tuning
1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired TV band (TV1 or TV2).
If MANU is lit in the display, press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer. MANU in the display goes off and seek tuning is now available.
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning or preset tuning. 2. Press and hold one of [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory.
2. Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically seek a station. Press the [d] button to automatically tune up the frequency band to the next available TV station; press the [a] button to automatically tune down.
Auto store selects 6 TV stations automatically and stores each one into preset memory. If there are not 6 stations with good reception, stations previously stored in memory remain and only the strong stations are stored into memory. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired TV band (TV1 or TV2). 2. Press and hold the [P/A] button for 2 seconds or longer. The stations with good reception are stored automatically to the preset channels.
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning. When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time. In the quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency.
Digital Radio/DAB Operations
DAB control function When a CeNET cable is used to connect a DAB (DAH913 or DAH923) (sold separately), all functions can be operated.
Preset scan allows the user to view each preset position before it automatically advances to the next preset. This function is useful for searching for a desired TV station in memory. 1. Press the [P/A] button. 2. When the desired station is found, press the [P/A] button again to remain tuned to that station. Note: Do not press and hold the [P/A] button for 2 seconds or longer. Doing so will trigger the auto store function and start storing stations into memory.
Listening to the DAB station
1. Press the [FNC] button to select the DAB mode. 2. When the unit receives a DAB station, the display changes in the following order: Frequency channel service label

Setting the TV area

When you select the TV area (TV reception area), the TV tuner area setting changes. 1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select TV AREA. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the reception area. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode.

Connect to 4ch power amplifier 5.1ch surround decoder (DVH923) Connect to powered center speaker Connect to powered sub-woofer
RCA pin cable (furnished with DVH923) Black ANALOG INPUT
Optical Digital cable (sold separately) DCA-005 (5 m) (furnished with DVH923) DCA-008 (1.5 m) Connect properly in accordance withcolor of connectors Set the 5.1ch surround decoders [STAND-ALONE / SLAVE] switch tothe [STAND-ALONE] position. SLAVE STAND ALONE

NOFADER

DVH943
CeNET DVD Changer (VCZ628) Gray 1-DIN Center Unit (DXZ748RMP) CeNET Cable (furnished with component to be connected)
Refer to the OWNERS MANUAL of DVH943. Connect to 4ch power amplifier 5.1ch surround decoder (DVH943) Connect to powered center speaker Connect to powered sub-woofer
Black ANALOG INPUT Optical Digital cable (sold separately)
RCA pin cable (furnished with DVH943)
DCA-005 (5 m) (furnished with DVH943) DCA-008 (1.5 m) Connect properly in accordance withcolor of connectors Set the 5.1ch surround decoders [STAND-ALONE / SLAVE] switch tothe [STAND-ALONE] position. SLAVE STAND ALONE

8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

Problem Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. Cause Fuse is blown. Incorrect wiring. Power antenna lead is shorted to ground or excessive current is required for remote-on the amplifiers or power antenna. Measure Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Consult your store of purchase. 1. Turn the unit off. 2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna lead. Check each wire for a possible short to ground using an ohm meter. 3. Turn the unit back on. 4. Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers turn off before all wires are attached, use an external relay to provide remote-on voltage (excessive current required). 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. Reset button

General

Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not accurate.
The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc.
DCP or main unit connectors are dirty. No sound heard. The speaker protection circuit is operating.
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with cleaning alcohol. 1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be restored by turning the power off and on again. (Speaker volume is reduced automatically when the speaker protection circuit operates). 2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service department. Write MP3/WMA files onto the disc properly. Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly. Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file system. Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Replace with a disc with no scratches. Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly.

No sound heard.

MP3/WMA files are absent in a disc. Files are not recognized as an MP3/WMA file. File system is not correct.

Sound skips or is noisy.

Disc is dirty. Disc is heavily scratched or warped.
Sound is cut or skipped. Noise is generated or noise is mixed with sound.
MP3/WMA files are not encoded properly.
Problem Sound is bad directly after power is turned on. Wrong filename Play list play is not performed.
Cause Water droplets may form on the internal lens when the car is parked in a humid place. File system is not correct. File name or extension is not correct.

Measure

Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.
Use ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo file system. Use alphanumeric/ASCII characters for MP3/WMA file name. Use.M3U for the file extension of a play list.

9. ERROR DISPLAYS

If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.
Error Display ERROR 2 Cause A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. A CD cannot be played due to scratches, etc. A CD is loaded upside-down inside the CD deck and does not play. A CD inside the CD changer is not loaded. Measure This is a failure of CD decks mechanism and consult your store of purchase. Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped-disc. Eject the disc then reload it properly.

CD changer

DVD changer
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the reset button. If the problem persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.

ERROR 3

ERROR 6

ERROR 2

This is a failure of CD changers mechanism and consult your store of purchase. Replace with a non-scratched, non-warped disc. Eject the disc then reload it properly.
A CD inside the CD changer cannot be played due to scratches, etc. A CD inside the CD changer cannot be played because it is loaded upside-down. A DISC inside the DVD changer cannot be played. A DISC cannot be played due to scratches, etc. A DISC inside the DVD changer cannot be played because it is loaded upside-down. Parental level error Region code error
This is a failure of DVD mechanism and consult your store of purchase. Retry or replace with a non-scratched, nonwarped-disc. Eject the disc then reload it properly

ERROR P ERROR R

Set the correct Parental level. Eject the disc and replace correct region code disc. 1. Turn down sound volume. Function can also be restored by turning the power off and on again. (Speaker volume is reduced automatically when the speaker protection circuit operates). 2. If the sound is muted again, consult our service department.

AMP GUARD

The speaker protection circuit is operating. During this operation, if any volume operation is performed, the display shows AMP GUARD.

10. SPECIFICATIONS

Radio section
Tuning System: PLL synthesizer tuner Receiving Frequencies: FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) MW : 531 to 1602 kHz (9 kHz steps) LW : 153 to 279 kHz (3 kHz steps)
D/A comverter: 24 bit, 128x oversampling, advanced multibit Output Power: W (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V) Power Supply Voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative ground Power Consumption: Less than 15 A Speaker Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable) Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA or less Weight: Main unit: 1.6 kg Remote control unit: 30 g (including battery) Dimensions: Main unit : 178 (W) 50 (H) 155 (D) mm Remote control unit : 44 (W) 110 (H) 27 (D) mm

CD player section

System: Compact disc digital audio system Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB) Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz) Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz) Distortion: 0.01%
Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.