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2 * Depending on version • Blue lead A5 (Electronic/Motor Aerial) : This radio can provide a 12V signal for the control of an automatic motor aerial or the supply of an electronic aerial by connection. Do not use this connection for the supply lead of the aerial motor! • Orange lead A6 (Pilot light) : Connect to the dashboard illumination wirin[...]
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3 * Depending on version OTHERS CONNECTIONS (fig.2) Line-output * • Y ou can connect a pow er amplifier (with 2 additional loudspeaker) to this set with the RCA cable. – Connect Red socket to Right channel and white socket to Left channel. – Connect Blue wire to Amplifier Remote on/off. Wired Remote Control Y ou can connect a wired remote con[...]
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4 * Depending on version LEGEND Briefly press the key . Press and hold the ke y . Press the key until you hear a confirmation beep. T urn the rotar y knob. Useful tips ENVIRONMENT This booklet is printed on low-chlorine recyclable paper that can be used for recycling. CHECK BEFORE REQUESTING SER VICE There may be times when you suspect that your ca[...]
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5 * Depending on version SECURITY For theft protection this set is provided with the following security features : DET ACHABLE FRONT T ake the detachab le front with you when leaving the car . K eep it in its protective cov er . Alwa ys replace the detachable front before starting to drive. REMO VING THE FRONT • Open the front (1). • Push the b[...]
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6 * Depending on version INITIAL SETTINGS It is possible to modify many of the set's initial settings according to your preferences. • Enter the Initial Settings menu. • Select one of the option you want to modify • Alter the Choice. • Leave the Initial Settings menu : The set automatically leaves the Initialisation mode about 1 minute[...]
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7 * Depending on version SCAN [5, 10, 15] Select the scan time (station or track). TIME * [24H, 12H] Select desired clock f or mat. (See 'SETTING THE CLOCK'). CLK * [MAN, A UTO] Select 'A UTO' to activ ate RDS clock or 'MAN' to set cloc k manually . (See 'SETTING THE CLOCK'). T A [0, +1, +2, +3, +4] V olume l[...]
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8 * Depending on version CLOCK * This set has a clock that can either be manually set by you or can be automatically updated via the RDS signal. SETTING THE CLOCK (MANU ALL Y) • Enter the Initial Settings menu. • Select option 'CLK'. • Alter the Choice to 'MAN'. , – Display shows e.g. '00:00' (24 hour format) o[...]
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9 * Depending on version STORE A SPEED Ensure in 'INITIAL SETTINGS' option 'SPD' is set either to 'KM/H' or 'MPH'. 1. Drive at the desired speed. 2. T o record the speed e.g. 80KM/H (50MPH) : Display briefly shows '80 KM/H' and flag ' ' turn on. When the recorded speed is exceeded, display[...]
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10 * Depending on version A UDIO ADJUSTMENT ON/OFF • Switch the set on or off : Y ou can use the set ev en when the car ignition is switched off . See 'INST ALLA TION'. V OLUME Please make sure you can still hear the traffic (horns, sirens........) • Adjust the volume : SOUND • Select one of the pre-defined sound styles: – BASS-TR[...]
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11 * Depending on version RADIO W A VEBAND • Select the desired waveband : The display shows : FM1 or FM2, MW1, or MW2, or L W (when Choice is 'EUROPE' under 'RADIO' option; see INITIAL SETTINGS). FM1, FM2, AM1, or AM2 (when Choice is 'AMERICA' or 'ASIA' under 'RADIO' option; see INITIAL SETTINGS)[...]
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12 * Depending on version MANU AL TUNING (if y ou know the frequency of the required station) • T o s witch to manual tuning : • T une to the desired frequency : After about 1 minute with a beep the radio automatically switches back to search tuning MANU ALL Y STORING ST A TIONS IN A PRESET Y ou can manually store 20 FM stations (on the FM1 ban[...]
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13 * Depending on version RADIO D A T A SYSTEM (RDS) ON FM Many FM stations broadcast RDS information. This set uses the RDS information to offer you many advantages including : DISPLA Y OF ST A TION-NAME The set displays the name of the station instead of its frequency . Useful tips Display shows frequency (not station name). • Set is tuned to n[...]
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14 * Depending on version Useful tips Display sho ws 'NO T A', and set beeps at inter vals. • The tuned station becomes too weak to enable the reception of T raffic Announcements. Use search tuning to find another station. • If the T A mode is switched on, search tuning only selects stations which enable the reception of T raffic Anno[...]
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15 * Depending on version CASSETTE PLA YER (CR2100/ CR2200) PLA YBA CK 1 Open the front. 2 Slide the cassette, with the open side to the right into the cassette opening. 3 Close the front. The display briefly shows 'T APE CR' if a metal or chromium cassette is inserted. Playback starts. • If a cassette is already inserted : Select casse[...]
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16 * Depending on version PREVIOUS / NEXT TRACK Select the desired track. • Previous tracks : • Next tracks : – Playback resumes with the chosen track. F AST B A CKW ARD / FORW ARD T o quickly mov e through the disc • Backwards : • Forward : – Normal playback resumes when you release the ke y . SCAN TRAC K The scan function enables you [...]
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17 * Depending on version Useful tips Display shows 'CD ERROR' and set beeps. • Check that the discs have been inserted the correct way and that you have not inserted a damaged or dirty disc. Distorted sound during playback. • Player unable to read disc. CD damaged or dirty . Display shows 'NO CD'. • Check that the CD mech[...]
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18 * Depending on version A wired remote control can be connected to this set. See your dealer f or more information. The remote control allows you to carry out some of the main functions of the set, without the need to take y our ey es off the road while driving. This increases your saf ety . A UDIO • V olume : Adjust the volume b y tur ning the[...]
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19 * Depending on version Choose what the display shows : In Radio mode : Station name. Programme type (If available and (if available) RDS is active). Frequency Clock * T emperature (if sensor connected and activated) In Cassette mode (CR2100 / CR2200) : Depending on Clock * T emperature (if current operation. sensor connected and activated) In CD[...]