Audiovox Prestige P953ESP User's Manual
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1. P 953ESP POWER IN Unt gear 7 Wa y O Q Q 19 259 399 Soon 6o BAN uh AM FM MPX RADIO WITH FOLD DOWN DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL COMPACT DISC PLAYER AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT MP3 CD PLAYBACK EUMEACT CD CHANGER CONTROLS WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIO AND QUARTZ CLOCK OANER S Released 7 25 03 128 6880 1 of 20 INDEX Page Operating Instructions 3 9 or sedile du 9 CD Player Error nudos toto he Lebe RENAL MURS 9 10 CD Changer Controls 11 CD Changer Error Codes 12 Wireless Remote Control Operation 13 Playing MP3 Music e 14 Notes On DISCS EDU 17 Care Maintenance 18 19 128 6880 2 of 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 19 27 31 32 11 20 21 37 38 BEHIND PANEL 34 X CD R RW MP3 PLAYBACK gt MN in uwuwusge 2 um Nim Qm mp en QU o o to J 4 sur 5 xs BaD e 22 23 39 POWER ON OFF ILLUMINATION PWR ILL BUTTON Pr2. sure the front panel is positioned correctly when slid ing it into the front mounting plate as it cannot be attached when up side down Use moderate pressure to fully seat the panel into position 2 To verify correct panel installation swing the panel as sembly up into position until it locks easily into place If any resistance is encountered re check panel orienta tion in chassis mounting plate 3 When taking the front panel with you please use the sup plied carrying case to protect the panel from dirt and damage Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the electrical terminals on the back of the panel as this could cause intermittent operation or other malfunctions 128 6880 8 of 20 NOTES ON USE OF REMOTE RCA INPUT JACKS EDO RESET BUTTON DISC SLOT 32 The remote RCA input jacks provide the user option of applying 19 an external audio source to the radio The audio jacks are compatible with most CD and cassette players or an MP3 digital audio playback unit When the external source is connected only that media is played by the radio when the AUX input 1 MOUNTING PLATE selected by the MODE button no other input sources radio or CD GUIDE 2 PLACES areoperative PANEL MOUNT CD EJECT ING PLATE BUTTON 27 c FRONT PANEL SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Switch the vehicle ignition and radio on 2 Press the Display T F button to call the time display then press and hold the button until a beep tone occu
3. Such chemicals can irreparably damage the disc s surface e Discs should be kept in their storage cases when not in use e Donotexpose discs to direct sunlight high temperatures or high humidity for extended periods e Donotstick paper tape or labels on the disc surfaces nor write on them with any type of marker 18 128 6880 18 of 20 12 24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to automotive radios radio tape players radio CD players CD changers power amplifiers equalizers and accessories AUDIOVOX CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below The warranty period will be extended to 24 months from the date of original purchase if the product is installed by an authorized Prestige Audio dealer To claim warranty service during this extended period the bill of sale must specify that the product was installed
4. The preset number will appear on the display panel and a beep will sound indicating that the station is now set into that preset memory position The station can now be recalled at any time by pressing that button 128 6880 5 of 20 4 Repeat the above procedure for the remaining 5 pre sets on that band and for the other 3 bands on the unit 09 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VFD The Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD panel displays the frequency time and activated functions using one of three illumination levels as selected by the PWR ILL button 1 D POWER LEVEL METER DISPLAY This display consists of a left and right six bar graph which provides a visual representation of the audio signal level As the signal increases the number of illuminated segments will increase and vice versa MODE SELECTOR MODE This button is used to select the radio CD player auxiliary AUX input or CD changer if installed playback mode Each press of the button will select a different mode as indicated on the display panel During CD player operation this button may be used to change to radio CD player AUX input MP3 or external CD player or CD changer mode without ejecting the disc The amp indication will remain on the display panel to show that the CD player changer is operating Press the button again to return to return to the desired mode 09 pisc sLoT With the front panel in the fold down position gently insert the disc into the
5. by an authorized Prestige Audio dealer This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to correction of antenna problems to costs incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product or to damage to tapes compact discs speakers accessories or vehicle electrical systems This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expre
6. it represents alphanumeric characters M N O 5 Preset 6 This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 except it represents alphanumeric characters P Q R 6 MODE This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 except it represents alphanumeric characters U 7 MANU SKIP Down This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 except it represents alphanumeric characters V W X 8 MANU SKIP Up This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 except it represents alphanumeric characters Y Z Space 9 Select SEL This button is used in conjunction with the MP3 button and AUDIO CONTROL knob to confirm selection of the alphanumeric character when choosing a specific Directory Album and or song title Time Frequency T F This button functions in the same man ner as Preset 1 except it represents symbol numeric characters 0 2 14 AUDIO CONTROL Up Down The AUDIO CONTROL buttons per form the same function as the other alphanumeric buttons when choosing a specific Directory Album and or song title it allows quick selection and entry of sequential Alghanumeric characters when used in conjunction with the SEL button which confirms each se lected character before moving on to the next one NOTE The D DN Preset 5 and D UP Preset 6 buttons also enable track selection in 10 track steps during normal CD play and when searching for files or directories LOADING AN MP3 DISC As
7. play of the selected track will continue SCN will disappear from the display panel The Track Scan mode will also be canceled by activating the Repeat or Shuffle Play functions When the SCN button is pressed and held the DSN indication will appear on the display panel and the first 10 seconds of the first track on each disc in the magazine will be played When a desired disc is reached press the SCN button again and play of the selected disc will continue DSN will disappear from the display panel The Disc Scan mode will also be canceled by activating the Repeat Play or Shuffle Play functions DISC TRACK REPEAT PLAY RPT When the RPT button is pressed the RPT indication will appear on the display panel and play of the selected track will be continually repeated until the Track Repeat mode is canceled by pressing the RPT button twice or by activating the Scan or Shuffle Play functions When the Repeat button is pressed and held the DRT indication will appear on the display panel and play of the selected disc 11 128 6880 11 of 20 will be continually repeated until the Disc Repeat mode is canceled by pressing the RPT button again or by activating the Scan or Shuffle Play functions DISC TRACK SHUFFLE PLAY SHF When the SHF button is pressed the SHF indication will appear on the display panel and the tracks on the disc willbe playedina random shuffled order The Track Select button will also select tracks in the sh
8. slot label surface facing up until the soft loading mechanism engages and pulls the disc in The S CDP indication will appear on the display panel for 5 seconds The GP indication illuminates and becomes animated the symbol lights and the track number appears on the display panel CAUTION This unit is designed for play of standard 5 12cm compact discs ONLY Do not attempt to use 3 8cm CD Singles in this unit either with or without an adapter as damage to the player and or disc can occur Such damage will not be covered by the Warranty on this product TRACK SELECT 144 The Track Select function of the TUNE SEEK TRACK buttons are used to quickly access the beginning of a particular track when a disc is in play Each time the Forward TRACK Select PP side of the button is pressed the next higher track number will be selected as shown on the display panel Similarly each time the Backward TRACK Select 1 side of the button is pressed the next lower track number will be selected as shown on the display panel e CUE REVIEW FUNCTIONS 1 1 4 High speed audible search to any section of the disc can be made by the Cue and Review functions Press and hold the Cue PP side of the button to advance rapidly in the forward direction the advancing disc playing time will be shown on the display panel except for discs formatted with audio or the Review 1 button to advance rapidly in the backwar
9. the MP3 button until only a blinking character position X appears 2 Then press the desired buttons or use the AUDIO ADJUST control with the SEL button to enter characters of the directory or file name Up to 8 alpnanumeric characters can be entered for search 3 Press the ENTER BAND LOUD button to access the directory NOTE If the Directory File is entered incorrectly or does not exist NOT FOUND vwill be displayed momentarily 4 Then continue the search within the directory for the song title by using the P 144 buttons but use the 19 button first 5 When the title is accessed press the ENTER button again to begin play of the selected song NAVIGATING FROM A ROOT DIRECTORY To search for a desired song from a root directory on the MP3 CD pro ceed as follows 1 With the MP3 CD in play mode press the MP3 button until the root name is displayed for a secondand the first directory or file name is displayed selected 2 If the selected name is in the directory go into the selected direc tory by pressing the ENTER BAND LOUD button 3 Then continue the search within the directory for the song title by using the P 144 buttons but use the 149 button first 4 When the song title is accessed press ENTER again to begin play of the selected song NAVIGATING FROM A CURRENT DIRECTORY To search for a desired song from the current directory on the MP3 CD proceed as follows 1 With the MP3 CD in play mode press t
10. using this button you can quickly jump to a Directory Album and then navigate within that area to locate and play a specific song track 2 BAND LOUD The BAND LOUD button is also labeled ENTER for MP3 CD playback purposes its function permits entry to the desired Directory Album or Track after being accessed by the MP3 AS PS button 3 Preset 1 During MP3 disc play pressing this button in conjunc tion with the button will select track number 1 or a track number containing this numeral When a Directory or song title search is being made this button also represents alphanumerical INFRARED REMODE characters A B C 1 Pressing the button consecutively scrolls through the characters 4 Preset 2 This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 except it represents alphanumeric characters F 2 5 Preset 3 This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 17 FAR SIDE except it represents alphanumeric characters G H I 3 14 128 6880 14 of 20 10 11 12 13 P 953ESP CD R RW MP3 PLAYBACK 2 POWER LEVEL METER Preset 4 This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 except it represents alphanumeric characters J K L 4 Preset 5 This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1 except
11. wire 15 AMP Switched Red wire 0 5 AMP Sensitivity AM 20uV FM lt Output Power 160 watts maximum 40 watts x 4 channels FM Stereo Separation 25 kHz Output Wiring Floating ground type designed CD Frequency Response 20Hz 20 kHz for 4 speaker use Front and rear channels CAN NOT gt be combined bridged for use with CD pidnel Nowe Matia 90 08 2 speakers TM gt RCA low level outputs front and CD Channel Separation 2 50 dB rear channels CD Dynamic Range gt 60 dB Specifications are subject to change without notice 10 128 6880 10 of 20 CD CHANGER CONTROLS Built into this radio are controls to operate an optional CD changer Please check with your Prestige Audiovox car stereo specialist or call 1 800 645 4994 for recommendations of the models that will work with this radio Adjustment of the audio functions volume tone balance and fader for the CD changer operate in the same manner as they do for radio play The following controls will operate the CD changer when itis installed and connected to this radio Refer to the owner s manual included with the CD changer for instructions on the installation and correct loading and use of the CD magazine CHANGER MODE SELECTOR MODE During radio or CD play press this button to select operation of the CD changer as shown by CDC on the display panel Disc play will begin and the disc and track number will be shown on the displ
12. with a normal music CD when an MP3 disc is initially loaded S CDP appears on the display for 5 seconds The indication illumi nates and becomes animated the symbol lights then T and the track number momentarily appear followed by the ID Tag if sup ported and READING on the display 15 128 6880 15 of 20 ACCESSING THE ID TAG To access the ID tag when supported proceed as follows 1 Press the MP3 AS PS button until the ID Tag if supported is displayed NOTE The ID TAG can specify the Songname Artist Album Year and or Comments 2 If no ID TAG is available NO ID3 will appear on the display follow ing Comments SEARCHING THE TRACK DIRECTLY To search for a desired track directly proceed as follows 1 With the MP3 CD in the play mode press the MP3 AS PS button MP3 T appears on the display followed by a flashing character position X then press the direct numeric key or combination thereof to access the appropriate track 2 If the desired track number consists of two digits or less the player will wait a few seconds for the ENTER BAND LOUD button to be pressed otherwise the player will begin searching for the track automatically 3 When the track is accessed the track number appears on the dis play followed by the song name SEARCHING FOR A DIRECTORY OR FILE To search for a desired directory or file on the MP3 CD proceed as follows 1 With the MP3 CD in play mode press
13. ay panel When the magazine is loaded into the changer play will begin from the first track of the first disc in the magazine 69 DISC SELECT D UP D DN These buttons are used to select the desired disc for play To advance to a higher number disc press the D UP button To return to a lower number disc press the D DN button The number of the disc in play will be shown on the display panel 67 TRACK SELECT p gt 1 1 lt lt The Track Select functions are used to quickly access the beginning of a particular track Each time the Forward Track Select gt gt I button is pressed the next higher track number will be selected as shown on the display panel Similarly each time the Backward Track Select I lt button is pressed the next lower track number will be selected as shown on the display panel 63 CUE REVIEW FUNCTIONS 1 144 High speed audible search to any section of the disc can be made by the Cue and Review functions Press and hold the Cue PI side of the button to advance rapidly in the forward direction disc play symbol rotation on the display panel will increase or the Review I side of the button to advance rapidly in the backward direction 9 TRACK DISC SCAN SELECTOR SCN When the SCN button is pressed the SCN indication will appear onthe display panel and the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played in order When a desired track is reached press the SCN button again and
14. d direction the decreasing disc playing time will be shown on the display panel except for discs formatted with MP3 audio 128 6880 6 of 20 PAUSE PAU BUTTON The Pause function is used to freeze disc play when the CD player or optional CD changer is in use S PAUSE will appear on the display Press this button again to resume disc play from the point at which it was stopped and S PAUSE will disappear TRACK SCAN SCN SELECT During disc play press this button to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc S SCN will appear on the display panel When a desired track is reached press the SCN button again to cancel the function S SCN will disappear from the display panel and play of the selected track will continue Scan mode will also be canceled by activating Repeat Play or Shuffle Play Q9 e REPEAT PLAY RPT SELECT During disc play press this button to repeat the play of the selected track S RPT will appear on the display panel Play of the track will continue to repeat until the button is pressed again and the S RPT indication disappears from the display panel Repeat Play mode will also be canceled by activating the Track Scan or Shuffle Play functions e SHUFFLE PLAY SHF SELECT During disc play press this button to play the tracks on the disc in a random shuffled order S SHF will appear on the display panel In Shuffle Play mode the TRACK Select function will also select tracks in th
15. e load the magazine and check for proper operation You may also try activating the RESET button on the unit but this will also erase the time and pre set memories If the suggested measures do not solve the problem contact an approved warranty station near you for further assistance 12 128 6880 12 of 20 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The wireless remote control supplied with this model is capable of operating most of the features of the unit from a remote location Each button on the remote control functions in the same way as the referenced button on the main unit For optimal operation of the remote control always aim it toward the Remote Sensor on the front panel of the main unit POWER See Main Unit 2 VOLUME LEVEL CONTROL See Main Unit 5 and 7 except press VOL to increase level and press VOL to decrease level 3 SELECT BUTTON S See Main Unit and 1 PRE SET SCAN AUTO STORE TUNING Main Unit 5 Aue BAND SELECTOR BAND ENTER See Main Unit 19 UP DOWN TUNE SEEK TRACK 9 8 See Main Unit MANUAL SEEK TUNING See Main Unit 17 except press gt gt 1 to seek upward and press 14 to seek downward CD TRACK SELECT See Main Unit 0 and 6 except press pp to select a higher track number press I to se lect a lower track number CD CUE REVIEW See Main Unit and except press P for Cue function and press I for Review
16. e random order instead of the normal progression The Shuffle Play mode can be canceled by pressing the button again S SHF indication will disappear from the display panel or by activating the Repeat Play or Track Scan 3 functions DISC SELECT UP DOWN D UP D DN These buttons are used to select the desired disc for play during CD changer operation To advance to a higher number disc press the D UP button and to return to a lower number disc press the D DN button The number of the disc in play will be shown on the display panel Q DISC EJECT A Disc play is stopped and the disc is ejected when the front panel is folded down and this button on the rear of the panel is pressed Radio or CD changer operation will automatically resume depending on which mode was in operation prior to disc play If the disc is not removed from the unit within 15 seconds of being ejected it will automatically be re loaded into the unit to prevent it from being accidentally damaged Ci will appear on the display panel to indicate that a disc is loaded in the player Play of the disc can be resumed by using the MODE button choose the CD player function e TIME FREQUENCY T F DISPLAY BUTTON During radio operation press this button to call the time display on the incorporated quartz clock The current time will appear together with an AM or PM indication The display will return to the radio frequency indication after 5 seconds During disc p
17. es will be played back and other data including CD data is skipped ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION ESP The CD Player inthis unitis equipped with Electronic Skip Protection ESP circuits This capability enables the CD Player projectdisc play approximately 10 seconds ahead ofits current play position As a result ifa severe road bump is encountered during Player operation play of the current track will not be interrupted or result in a skip 17 128 6880 17 of 20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE The radio section of your new sound system does not require any maintenance We recommend you keep this manual for reference on the many features found in this unit as well as how to set the clock The compact disc player section also requires no routine mainte nance but proper understanding of its use and handling will help you obtain maximum enjoyment of its capabilities The following points should be observed e When cleaning the interior of the vehicle do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit e The CD player is a precision instrument and will not operate properly in extreme hot or cold In case of such conditions wait until the interior temperature of the vehicle reaches a normal temperature before using the player e f the temperature inside the player gets too hot a protective circuit will automatically stop play of the disc In this case allow the unit to cool off before operating the player again e Never insert anything o
18. ess this button to turn the unit on or off If the ignition switch is the unit will also turn on automatically when a compact disc is inserted or if any other switch is pressed When the unit is on each time the button is momentarily pressed and released the VFD display panel back lighting intensity will change from low to medium to high and then back to low thereby providing three different intensity settings Press and hold the PWR ILL button for 2 seconds to turn the unit off when the unit is turned off the time of day is continuously displayed 2 AUDIO CONTROL v BUTTONS To increase the volume level press the button The volume will increase and the level will be shown on the display panel from a minimum of VOL 00 to a maximum of VOL 100 To decrease the volume level press the w button The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last volume EE E T 2s9 9 14 12 24 25 26 18 8 40 41 36 35 10 15 adjustment or when another function is activated These control buttons are also used in conjunction with the Select SEL button 3 to adjust the bass treble balance and fader levels as described in 4 and PUSH SELECT CONTROL BUTTON SEL This button is used to select the audio function volume bass treble balance or fade whose setting is adjusted using the AUDIO CONTROL buttons 2 Pressing the SEL button once will set the un
19. f signals including weaker more distant stations FM MONO STEREO BUTTON MONO During FM radio operation this button is used to select mono or stereo reception of the broadcast signal Under normal reception conditions the unit should be left in the stereo mode as indicated by the ST indication on the display panel when tuned to an FM stereo signal If the stereo signal is too noisy for comfortable listening press the MONO button to switch to mono reception the ST indication will disappear from the display panel and MONO will be displayed To return to stereo reception mode press the button again so that the ST indication reappears in the display LOCAL STATION SCAN SCAN BUTTON Press this button momentarily to commence a scan of the nearby local stations whose signal strengths are the strongest the station number will appear flashing on the display panel during station search Press the button again momentarily to stop the Scan operation and remain on the current local frequency To return to one of the frequencies preset into the current band press the desired pre set button 9 STATION PRE SET MEMORIES To set any of the 6 pre set memories in each band use the following procedure 1 Turn the radio on and select the desired band 2 Select the first station to be pre set using the Manual TUNE or Automatic SEEK Controls 1 3 Press the pre set button to be set and continue to hold it in for approximately 2 seconds
20. function 7 RADIO PRE SET MEMORY 1 6 See Main Unit DISC UP SELECT D UP See Main Unit 69 9 Disc DOWN SELECT D DN See Main Unit d9 TRACK DISC REPEAT RPT See Main Unit and TRACK DISC SHUFFLE SHF See Main Unit and 2 TRACK DISC PAUSE PAU See Main Unit TRACK DISC SCAN SCN See Main Unit and 4 MODE SELECTOR MODE 7 See Main Unit and TIME FREQUENCY SELECT BUTTON 0 See Main Unit 08 INFRARED SENDER Emits infrared signal to radio which is detected by the sensor D BATTERY COMPARTMENT Holds AAA batteries for remote wireless control operation 13 128 6880 13 of 20 PLAYING MP3 MUSIC FILES MP3 Moving Picture Experts Group Layer 3 are digital audio files that are compressed to about 1 10th the size of a CD recording As a result you can compress a CD song that has 50 megabytes of data into an that has only 4 or 5 megabytes The P 953ESP can play MP3s directly from files contained on a CD R RW by using the MP3 buttons on the radio or Remote Control MP3 CONTROLS The following buttons represent control inputs characters and or num bers dedicated to the access of files on your MP3 CD 1 AS PS The AS PS button also labeled MP3 is used to search and or access the Track Number and Directory Album title addi tional presses will momentarily access the disc serial number if applicable and display the current Directory Album title By
21. he MP3 button until the root name is displayed for a second and the currently playing file name is displayed selected 2 If the displayed name is the desired directory or the file in the direc tory go into the selected directory and play the file by pressing the ENTER BAND LOUD button 3 Otherwise continue the search within the directory for the song title by using the gt I buttons but use the 19 button first 4 When the song title is accessed press ENTER again to begin play of the selected song 16 128 6880 16 of 20 NOTES ON DISCS Attempting to use non standard shape discs e g square start heart may damage the unit Be sure to use round shape CDs only in this unit NOTES ON CD Rs Recordable CDs CD RWs Rewriteable CDs COMPACT 1 sure to use discs with the following marks only for play in this unit 2 The unit cannot play a CD R or CD RW that is not finalized Please refer to the manual of your CD R CD RW software for more information on the finalization process 3 Depending on the recording status conditions of the disc and the equipment used for the recording some CD Rs CD RWs may not be played on this unit NOTES ON MULTI SESSION DISCS 1 If the first track of the first session is audio CD data then the unit will play only the audio CD data 2 When the first track of the first session in not audio CD data but and file is included on the disc then only the fil
22. it for volume adjustment VOL on the display Pressing the button additional times will select bass adjustment BAS on the display treble adjustment TRB on the display balance BAL or fader FAD The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated NOTE If the BAS or TRB functions are set while the Equalizer function Q9 is active the Equalizer function will automatically revert to the FLAT setting 128 6880 3 of 20 Bass cConTROL To adjust the bass level Equalizer function inactive first select the Bass mode by pressing the SEL button 3 so the BAS indication appears on the display panel Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass mode press the w AUDIO CONTROL button to decrease the bass response or the AUDIO CONTROL button to increase it as desired The level will be shown on the display panel from a minimum BAS 10 to a maximum of BAS 10 BAS 00 indicates flat response The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated 5 TREBLE CONTROL To adjust the treble level Equalizer function inactive first select the Treble mode by pressing the SEL button 3 so the TRB indication appears on the display panel Within 5 seconds of choosing the Treble mode press the AUDIO CONTROL button 2 to decrease the treble response or the AUDIO CONTROL button
23. lay pressing this button will call the time display The display will return to the disc indication after 5 seconds EQUALIZER BUTTON EQ The EQ button applies preset sound effects to the unit s audio output signal The EQ button when pressed will activate one of the following operating modes CLASSICS POP M JAZZ DSP OFF or FLAT Even though the EQ function is active as displayed on the panel if the bass and or treble level is set the EQ function automatically returns to the FLAT mode Conversely when the Equalizer function is not active the unit returns to the user set bass and treble levels 7 128 6880 7 of 20 PRE SET SCAN PS AUTO STORE TUNING AS Press this button momentarily to scan the stations pre set into the AM band or the six memories of each FM band The unit will stop at each pre set station for 5 seconds before continuing to the next pre set station the pre set number on the display panel will flash during Pre Set Scan operation Press the button again momentarily to stop Pre Set Scan operation and remain on the selected frequency Pressing and holding the button for longer than 2 seconds will activate the Auto Store Tuning feature which will automatically scan and enter up to 6 stations into the pre set memories of each FM band and the AM band If you have already set the pre set memories to your favorite stations activating the Auto Store Tuning feature will erase those stations and enter
24. rs and the time display flashes 3 While the display is flashing press the Up TUNE SEEK TRACK button to adjust the hours and AM or PM indication or the Down TUNE SEEK TRACK 19 button to adjust the minutes to the correct time 4 Five seconds after the last hour or minute adjustment is made the time will be set in the unit and the display will return to the normal indication CD PLAYER ERROR CODES If a problem should develop while operating the CD player an error code ER 1 ER 2 ER 3 etc may appear on the display panel This can indicate a number of problems with the unit including a mechanical error or an error in the microprocessor control of the player If an error code should appear try ejecting and reloading the disc into the player While the disc is out of the unit make sure it is clean undamaged and loaded correctly label surface up You may also try activating the RESET button 2 on the unit but this will also erase the time and pre set memories If the suggested measures do not solve the problem contact an approved warranty station near you for further assistance 9 128 6880 9 of 20 SPECIFICA TIONS Output Impedance Compatible with 4 8 ohm speakers Low Level Output 0 7 Volt Size 7 Wx 2 H x 6 1 4 D 178 mm x 50 mm x 158 mm Tuning Range AM 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz step Operating Voltage 12 volts DC negative ground FM 87 5 107 9 MHz 200 kHz step Fuse Ratings Constant Yellow
25. shown on the display panel from FAD 10R full rear to FAD 10F full front When the level between the front and rear speakers is equal FAD FzR will be shown on the display panel The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated LOUDNESS CONTOUR LOUD When listening to music at low volume levels this feature will boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the characteristics of human hearing Press and hold the BAND LOUD button for 2 seconds to activate this feature the unit will beep and LOUD ON will appear on the display for 5 seconds Pressing the button again for 2 seconds will deactivate the feature the unit will beep and LOUD OFF will appear on the display panel for 5 seconds 9 AUDIO MUTE SELECTOR MUTE Press this button momentarily to mute the volume from the system MUTE will appear blinking on the display panel Pressing the button again or activating any other button function will return to the volume level setting in use before the Mute function was activated During 4 128 6880 4 of 20 disc play pressing this button will mute disc audio During this time the indication will remain on the display panel to show that a disc is still loaded in the unit 00 AM FM BAND SELECTOR BAND Each time the BAND LOUD button is pressed momentarily the radio band is changed The indication AM F1 F2 or F3 will appear on
26. ssed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state U S A AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1 800 645 4994 a CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA 128 5843 128 6880 19 of 20 For Customer Service Visit Gur Website At www audiovox com rochuct Information Photos FAG s Owners Manuals 2003 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP HAUPPAUGE NY Printed in China 128 6880 20 128 6880 20 of 20
27. the display panel according to your selection UP DOWN TUNE SEEK TRACK gt 144 BUTTONS manually select radio station momentarily press the Up Tuning gt gt I button to tune the unit higher or the Down Tuning I button to tune lower within the selected band The radio will automatically tune to the next strong station and stop on this frequency If the LOCAL mode is in effect the radio will seek the next local station and stop at that frequency Pressing either button for longer than 2 seconds will cause MANUAL to appear on the display accompanied by a beep tone thereby entering the seek mode Pressing a button in this mode will cause the radio to rapidly tune in the up or down direction and stop when the button is released The radio will then remain at that frequency Five seconds after Manual tune is inactive AUTO will momentarily appear for 1 second thereby reverting to the normal tuning mode LOCAL LOC BUTTON This feature is used to select the strength of the signals at which the radio will stop during Automatic Seek Tuning Pressing this button will select the Local setting LOCAL will appear on the display panel for 3 seconds and only strong local stations will be received LOC will remain displayed Pressing the button again will select the normal Distant setting LOC will disappear from the display panel and Dx will be displayed instead for 3 seconds The radio will then stop at a wider range o
28. the new ones This feature is most useful when traveling in a new area where you are not familiar with the local stations 6 THEFT DETERRENT LED Located on the chassis behind the front panel a light emitting diode LED will flash when the panel is physically removed The flashing light serves as a visual warning to the would be thief that the unit has been disabled by removal of the front panel 62 RESET BUTTON The RESET button is located to the right of the theft deterrent LED The reset circuitry should only be activated under the following circumstances as it will erase the time and pre set memories 1 Upon initial installation after all wiring is completed 2 If there is a malfunction of any of the switches on the unit pressing the RESET button may clear the system and return to normal operation 63 FRONT PANEL RELEASE BUTTON OPEN This button is used to release the mechanism that holds the front panel to the chassis To detach the front panel press the button so that the panel drops to the lowered position Grasp the panel at the middle and pull it off of the chassis To re attach the panel press it straight onto the chassis until the mechanism locks it into place REMOTE SENSOR The sensor to detect the infrared signal from the wireless remote control is located behind the VFD display lens For optimum operation of the remote control always aim the control at the VFD display NOTES ON USE OF FRONT PANEL 1
29. ther than a 5 12 cm compact disc into the player as the mechanism can be damaged by foreign objects e Donotattemptto use 3 8 cm CD Single discs in this unit either with or without an adaptor as damage to the player and or disc may occur Such damage will not be covered by the Warranty on this product e When not using the disc player always remove the compact disc e When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp conditions moisture may condense on the lens of the disc player Shouldthis occur the player will not operate properly until the moisture has evaporated e Theunitis designed with a vibration dampening CD mechanism to minimize interruption of disc play due to normal vibration in a moving vehicle When driving on very rough roads however occasional sound skips may occur This will not scratch or damage the disc and normal play will resume when the rough conditions cease HANDLING COMPACT DISCS Dirt dust scratches and warpage can cause skips inthe playback and deterioration of sound quality Please follow these guidelines to take care of your compact discs COMPACT e Use only compact discs with the mark picitacaunio e Fingerprints dust and dirt should be carefully wiped off the disc s playing surface shiny side with a soft cloth Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc e Never use chemicals such as record sprays household cleaners or thinner to clean compact discs
30. to increase it as desired The level will be shown on the display panel from a minimum TRB 10 to a maximum of TRB 10 TRB 00 indicates flat response The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated LEFT RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL To adjust the left right speaker balance first select the Balance mode by pressing the SEL button 3 so the BAL indication appears on the display panel Within 5 seconds of choosing the Balance mode press the w AUDIO CONTROL button 2 to adjust the stereo balance to the left channel speakers or the AUDIO CONTROL button to adjust it to the right channel speakers The balance position will be shown on the display panel from BAL 10L full left to BAL 10R full right When the volume level between the left and right speakers is equal BAL LzR will be shown on the display panel The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated FRONT REAR FADER CONTROL To adjust the front rear speaker balance first select the Fader mode by pressing the SEL button 3 so the FAD indication appears on the display panel Within 5 seconds of choosing the Fader mode press the w AUDIO CONTROL button 2 to adjust the front rear speaker balance to the front speakers or the AUDIO CONTROL button to adjust it to the rear speakers The fader position will be
31. uffled order instead of the normal progression The Random Track mode can be canceled by pressing the SHF button or by activating the Scan or Repeat Play functions When the SHF button is pressed and held the DSF indication will appear on the display panel and the discs in the magazine will be played in a random shuffled order as well as the tracks on each disc After playing all tracks selected at random from a disc in the magazine the unit will select another disc at random and play all the tracks on it in a random shuffled order This will continue from disc to disc until the Random Disc mode is canceled by pressing the SHF button again or by activating the Scan or Repeat Play functions CD CHANGER ERROR CODES If a problem should develop while operating the CD changer the following error codes may appear on the display panel ER 1 Indicates that there is no magazine loaded in the CD changer ER 2 ER 3 ER 4 ER 5 ER 6 ER 7 Indicates an error in the disc loading function Indicates an error in the magazine position Indicates an error in the laser pick up position Indicates an error in the laser focus on the disc Indicates a problem with the magazine eject function Indicates an error in the disc unloading function In any of these error situations try ejecting the CD magazine from the changer and make sure the discs are clean undamaged and loaded correctly refer to the Owner s Manual of the CD changer R
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