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General| Type | CD Receiver |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Tuner | AM/FM |
| CD Playback | Yes |
| Playback Formats | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| WMA Playback | Yes |
| USB Port | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Detachable Faceplate | Yes |
| EQ | Yes |
| Preset EQ | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| DIN Size | 1 DIN |
| Max Power Output | 52 W |
| Preamp Outputs | 2 pairs |
Guidance on condensation forming inside the unit due to moisture, advising to wait for evaporation before operation.
Instructions for handling CDs to ensure optimum sound, including cleaning and avoiding damage from heat or stickers.
Details on discs to avoid, such as those with sticky residue, old labels, or non-standard shapes, to prevent malfunction.
Information on playing CD-Rs and CD-RWs, noting potential compatibility issues with recordable discs and unfinalized CDs.
Procedure to reset the unit before first use or after battery replacement, which erases clock settings and memorised functions.
Initial settings required for operating the unit, ensuring the front panel is enabled and the unit is usable.
Instructions for powering the unit on by pressing SOURCE or inserting a CD, and turning it off.
Explains how to use the menu system by selecting items using directional buttons on the remote commander.
Step-by-step guide to manually set the 24-hour digital clock using the MENU and directional buttons.
Instructions for playing a CD using the main unit, including inserting and ejecting discs.
Guide on operating connected optional CD or MD units, including source selection and mode settings.
Details on how to cycle through display items like disc number, track, time, and CD TEXT information.
Enables automatic scrolling of disc names, artist names, or track names when information exceeds display capacity.
Instructions on using Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) to skip tracks or locate specific ones on a disc.
Guide on using Manual Search to find a specific point within a track by rotating and holding the control.
Procedure for selecting a specific disc from a connected CD/MD unit using the preset buttons.
Options for repeating a single track (Repeat 1) or an entire disc (Repeat 2) in the CD player.
Modes for random playback: Shuf 1 (current disc), Shuf 2 (optional unit), and Shuf All (all units).
Enables assigning personalized names (up to eight characters) to discs for easier identification and track selection.
How to view the assigned disc memo names or track names by pressing the DSPL/PTY button.
Procedure to delete personalized disc names using the MENU and ENTER buttons.
Function to find and play discs that have been assigned custom names via the LIST button.
Allows setting specific tracks to 'Play' or 'Skip' for customized playback order within a disc.
Enables playing only the tracks marked for 'Play' using the Bank settings.
Best Tuning Memory function automatically selects and stores stations with the strongest signals for each band.
Allows manual presetting of stations to specific number buttons, offering control over station storage.
Instructions on how to access stored radio stations using preset number buttons or sequential selection.
Guidance for situations where preset stations cannot be tuned, including manual tuning and local seek mode.
Introduction to Radio Data System (RDS) features like automatic retuning, traffic announcements, and station locating.
How the station name appears in the display when tuned to an FM station transmitting RDS data.
Alternative Frequencies function automatically selects the strongest signal for continuous programme listening.
How to switch between different RDS display items like AF status and TA status by pressing the AF/TA button.
Using the 'REG on' function to stay tuned to regional programmes without switching to other regional stations.
Allows selection of local stations in the area, even if not stored on number buttons, by re-pressing the station's number.
Enables automatic tuning to FM stations broadcasting traffic announcements, with 'TP' and 'TA' indicators.
Instructions on how to turn off the TA function or cancel current traffic announcements.
Allows pre-setting the volume level for traffic announcements to ensure they are heard clearly.
Automatic switching to emergency announcements regardless of the current audio source when AF or TA is active.
Applies the same AF or TA function setting (on/off) to all preset stations simultaneously.
Allows individual AF or TA function settings for each preset station.
Uses CT (Clock Time) data from RDS transmission to automatically set the unit's clock.
Introduction to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) as a CD-quality multimedia system with enhanced signal reception.
Covers searching for DAB ensembles and services, selecting ensembles, and receiving memorised services.
Procedure to receive preset DAB services after presetting, with indicators for reception quality.
Best Tuning Memory automatically picks DAB ensembles and assigns services to preset numbers (up to 40).
Allows manual presetting or deletion of DAB services to the unit's memory (up to 40 services).
Operations for replacing, adding, or erasing services within the preset DAB memories.
Manual tuning procedure to listen to a DAB programme by selecting ensemble, service, and component.
Details on how the ensemble list is updated automatically during BTM or tuning operations.
Allows selection between main/sub channels and enables/disables Dynamic Range Control (DRC) for DAB audio.
Uses the PTY function to tune into programmes based on their selected programme type category.
Instructions on attaching appropriate labels to the rotary commander based on its mounting orientation.
Explains how to operate the unit and control optional CD/MD units using the rotary commander's buttons.
Using the rotary control to locate tracks, specific points, or tune stations automatically.
Using the push-and-rotate control to receive memorised stations or change discs.
How to reverse the control direction of the rotary commander if it's mounted on the opposite side.
Guides on adjusting bass, treble, balance, and fader levels, with options to store levels independently.
Pressing the ATT button to temporarily reduce volume, with an option for automatic attenuation with a car telephone.
Enables clear and powerful bass sound by boosting low and high frequency signals with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost.
Displays sound signal level on a spectrum analyser, allowing selection of patterns 1-6 or automatic display mode.
Allows control of an optional equalizer preamplifier to add effects to the sound field of the currently selected source.
Instructions for replacing the unit's fuse, emphasizing using the correct amperage rating and checking for internal malfunctions.
Guidance on replacing the CR2025 battery in the card remote commander when its range becomes shorter.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the unit from its mounting, including opening the front panel.
Common issues like no sound, erased memory, or noisy sound, with their respective causes and solutions.
Solutions for problems such as disc loading errors, playback failures, or auto-ejection.
Addresses problems like preset tuning failures, weak signals, or 'ST' indication flashing.
Solutions for SEEK delays, lack of traffic announcements, or PTY displaying 'None'.
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