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    Owner ’ s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalación CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER LECTEUR CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEPTOR CD/USB/MP3/WMA[...]

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    2 English[...]

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    3 English 1. FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 4 Expanding Systems ........................................................................................................... 4 2. PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................[...]

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    4 English 1. FEA TURES HD Radio™ and XM Radio Ready Compatible with iPod ® /iPhone™ via USB 4ch/2V RCA Output with Subwoofer Control and BEAT-EQ with 3 Band Parametric Equalizer MP3/WMA compatible with ID3-TAG display Expanding Systems Note: Items outside of the frames are commercially av ailable. 4-channel amplier iPod/ iPhone USB memory P[...]

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    5 English 2. PRECAUTIONS For your safety, the driver should not operate the controls while driving. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard. 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 pla[...]

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    6 English Front Panel For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions. • Do not allow any liquids on the set. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry. • Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way. Doing so may result in damage. • Do not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so may damage or deform the body. • If a[...]

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    7 English The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detached, keep it in a safe place where it will not be subject to scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car. 1. Press the [ ] button (2 sec.) to turn off the power. 2. Depress the [ OPEN ] button to unlock the DCP. 3. Grab the edge that pops out and remove[...]

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    8 English [ / SRC] button • Power/Toggle the audio source [BAND] button • Select tuner band [MENU] button • System menu [ ] button • Eject the disc in the unit. [ , ] button • Previous (Next)/Search [OPEN] button • Unlock the front panel. [PS / AS] button • Preset scan/Auto memory store [SOUND] button • Sound effect setting [VOLUME][...]

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    9 English Remote Control Using the Remote Control Inserting the battery 1. Slide remote control unit’s rear cover in the direction shown. 2. Insert battery (CR2025) into insertion guides with printed side (+) up. 3. Press battery into compartment as shown. 4. Replace and slide cover until it clicks into place. 1. Aim the remote control at the rem[...]

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    10 English Handling Discs Handling • New discs may have some roughness around the edges. If such discs are used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a pen or similar tool to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc. Pen Roughness • Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. • N[...]

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    11 English 5. OPERA TIONS Basic Operations Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter “3. CONTROLS.” CAUTION Before turning off the unit, return the volume to a lower level. Restarting playback with the volume at maximum increases the possibility of damage to the speakers or your hearing. Power on/off Notes: • Start the engin[...]

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    12 English Select tuner as playing source Press the [ SRC ] button once or more to enter radio mode. Select one radio band Press the [ BAND ] button on the panel or [ BND ] button on the remote control to select one radio band among FM1, FM2, FM3, AM. Manual tuning During manual tuning, the frequency will be changed in steps. Press the [ ]/[ ] butt[...]

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    13 English Satellite Radio Mode Listeners can subscribe to XM ® Radio on the Web by visiting www.xmradio.com, or by calling (800) 967-2346. Customers should have their Radio ID ready (see “Displaying the Identication (ID) Code”). Customers can receive a limited number of free-to-air channels without activation. Listeners can subscribe to Si[...]

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    14 English HD Radio Operations About HD Radio ™ technology HD Radio technology allows CD-quality digital broadcasting of your local AM and FM radio stations. HD Radio broadcasts can include multiple channels on the same frequency, which is called multicasting. With multicasting, you can receive up to eight additional multicast channels: HD1–HD8[...]

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    15 English iTunes ® Tagging The CZ300 offers iTunes ® Tagging, which allows the user to “Tag” songs playing on HD Radio ™ stations for purchase later through iTunes. When you press the [ ISR ] button, the unit stores the title and artist song information that can then be transferred to your iPod when connected to the unit. A list titled “[...]

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    16 English (including an extension). 3. Do not afx a name to a le inside a folder having the same name. Folder structure A disc with a folder having more than eight hierarchical levels cannot be used. Number of les or folders 1. Up to 999 les can be recognized per folder. Up to 3000 les can be played. 2. Tracks are played in the orde[...]

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    17 English CD/MP3/WMA Operations • Discs not bearing the TEXT or TEXT mark and CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit. • Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable. Pausing play 1. Press the [ 4 / ] button to pause play. “PAUSE” appears in the display. 2. To resume CD play, press the [ 4 / ] button again. Displaying CD titles Thi[...]

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    18 English MP3/WMA: 1. Press the [ RPT ] button to perform repeat play, “TRACK RPT” appears on the display, and “RPT” lights. 2. For MP3/WMA les, press the [ RPT ] button again, “FOLDER RPT” appears on the display for folder repeat play. 3. Press [ RPT ] button twice to cancel repeat playback, “RPT OFF” appears on the display, an[...]

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    19 English Press the [ SRC ] button on the panel or remote control to select AUX. AUX is just for Audio content with 3.5 mm Jack connector plugged into audio-in socket on the front panel. AUX input sensitivity setting 1. Press the [ ADJ ] button. 2. Turn the [ VOL/SEL ] knob to select “AUX MID”. 3. If the output level of connected external audi[...]

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    20 English Press the [ SOUND ] button to enter sound effect setting mode. First press shows current EQ. Rotate the [ VOLUME ] knob to change the options in the following order: OFF -> B-BOOST -> IMPACT -> EXCITE -> CUSTOM Press the [ SOUND ] button, then press [ , ] to select USER preset including: BALANCE -> FADER -> M-B EX ->[...]

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    21 English 6. TROUBLE SHOOTING DISC player Problem Cause Measure Disc cannot be loaded. Another disc is already loaded. Eject the disc before loading the new one. There is a foreign object already in place. Eject the foreign object forcibly. Sound skips or is noisy. Compact disc is dirty. Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth. Compact disc is he[...]

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    22 English 7. ERROR DISPLA Y Display Cause Measure ERROR 3 Disc is inserted incorrectly. Eject the disc then reload it properly. The disc format is not supported. Try another disc. ERROR 5 This is a failure of deck’s mechanism. Consult your store of purchase. If an error occurs, one of the following errors is displayed. Take the measures describe[...]

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    23 English FM tuner Frequency range: 87.9-107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity: 8 dBμ Frequency response: 30 Hz-15 kHz Stereo separation: 30 dB (1 kHz) Signal/noise ratio: >55 dB AM tuner Frequency range: 530-1,710 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N=20 dB): 30 dBμ CD System: Disc digital audio system Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz Signal/noise ratio: >7[...]

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    24 English 9. INST ALLA TION / WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE 1. This set is exclusively for use in cars with a negative ground 12 V power supply. 2. Read these instructions carefully. 3. Be sure to disconnect the battery terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuits during installation. (Figure 1) 2) Package Contents 3) General Cautions 1. Do[...]

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    25 English 4) Cautions on Installation 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the source unit before starting. 2. Install the unit within 30° of horizontal. (Figure 2) 3. If you have to do any work on the car body, such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer beforehand. 4. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws [...]

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    26 English Notes on installation 1. Before installation, please make sure that all connections have been properly made and the unit operates normally. Improper connection may result in damage to the unit. 2. Use only accessories designed and manufactured for this unit. The use of other unauthorized accessories may result in damage to the unit. 3. B[...]

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    27 English Method B 1. Insert this unit directly to the opening of the dashboard. 2. Place M5×6 cylindrical screw through the holes of the mounting frame located inside the opening to holes of the unit and fasten the screws to left & right. T rim ring installation Attach the trim ring around the front panel. Disassemble trim ring 1. Push the t[...]

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    28 English 7) Wiring and Connections USB connector Black SAT BUS SAT L (White) White Black Red Black White Gray Red Left Right Front audio output terminal 4-channel amplier Rear audio output (Left) Subwoofer output 1 Rear audio output (Right) Subwoofer output 2 (Black) ANTENNA Refer to the next page. HD BUS SAT R (Red) (Black) (Black) HD RADIO X[...]

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    29 English • Connecting to the external amplier External ampliers can be connected to the 4 channel RCA output connections. Ensure that the connectors are not grounded or shorted to prevent damage to the unit. 8) Connecting the Accessories Front right Front left Rear right Rear left Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Purple Purple/Black Gree[...]

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