Clarion DB166 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.  
Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.  
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment).  
Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual.  
Contents  
1. FEATURES.................................................................................................................................. 2  
2. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................ 3  
3. NOMENCLATURE ...................................................................................................................... 4  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions .................................................................................. 4  
4. PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 5  
Handling Compact Discs ............................................................................................................. 6  
LCD Screen ................................................................................................................................. 6  
5. DCP ............................................................................................................................................. 7  
6. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 8  
Basic Operations ......................................................................................................................... 8  
Radio Operations ......................................................................................................................... 9  
CD Operations ........................................................................................................................... 10  
7. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 11  
8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ........................................................................................................ 12  
9. ERROR DISPLAYS ................................................................................................................... 12  
1. FEATURES  
• High contrast blue negative display (13 x 8 Digits) with screen saver  
• “Z-ENHANCER” sound customisation & “MAGNA BASS EX” dynamic bass enhancement  
• Rotary volume control  
Be sure to unfold and read the next page.  
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2.CONTROLS/  
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Source unit /  
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[
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[
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CD SLOT  
ROTARY  
[
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DIRECT  
[
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[ ]  
Z
RELEASE  
[
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ISR  
[
[
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RPT  
[
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]
RDM  
[
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A-M  
[
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SCN  
[
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[
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[
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M-B  
[
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BND  
[ ]  
D
[
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SRC  
Display Items /  
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Operation status indication (Frequency, clock)  
Z-Enhancer indication  
Preset channel indication (1 to 6)  
MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication  
Stereo indication  
Random indication  
Manual indication  
Repeat indication  
Scan indication  
Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.  
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3. NOMENCLATURE  
Note:  
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “2. CONTROLS” on page 3 (unfold).  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions  
[RELEASE] button  
[M-B] button  
Press the button to switch the MAGNA BASS  
EXTEND on/off.  
Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the  
DCP.  
[ROTARY] knob  
Adjust the volume by turning the knob  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
[D] button  
Switch the display indication (Main display,  
Clock display).  
Use the knob to perform various settings.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to enter the adjust mode.  
[CD SLOT]  
CD insertion slot.  
[BND] button  
Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual  
tuning while in the radio mode.  
[Z] button  
Use the button to select one of the 3 types of  
sound characteristics already stored in  
memory.  
Play a first track while in the CD mode.  
[SRC] button  
Press the button to turn on the power.  
[Q] button  
Eject a CD when it is loaded into the unit.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to turn off the power.  
[DIRECT] buttons  
Store a station into memory or recall it  
directly while in the radio mode.  
Switches the operation mode between the  
radio and CD mode.  
[
] button  
[ISR] button  
Recall ISR radio station in memory.  
Play or pause a CD while in the CD mode.  
Perform preset scan while in the radio mode.  
When the button is pressed and held for 2  
seconds or longer, auto store is performed.  
Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Store  
current station into ISR memory (radio mode  
only).  
[A-M] button  
[RPT] button  
Use the button to switch to the audio mode  
(bass, treble, balance, fader).  
Repeat play while in the CD mode.  
[RDM] button  
Perform random play while in the CD mode.  
[å], [] buttons  
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.  
[SCN] button  
Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each  
track while in the CD mode.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to switch the fast-forward/fast-  
backward while in the CD mode.  
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4. PRECAUTIONS  
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 player and proper  
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which  
cause severe vibration may cause the sound  
to skip.  
3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even  
in the event that trouble arises, never open  
the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate  
the rotating parts.  
playback may not be possible. If moisture  
forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth.  
If moisture forms on the optical parts of the  
player, do not use the player for about one  
hour. The condensation will disappear  
naturally allowing normal operation.  
CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT  
BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE  
EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT  
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE  
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO  
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE  
WARRANTY.  
Bottom View of Source Unit  
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Handling Compact Discs  
Do not use compact discs that have large  
scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of  
such discs may cause misoperation or damage.  
Use only compact discs bearing the  
mark.  
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other  
specially shaped compact discs.  
To remove a compact disc from its storage case,  
press down on the center of the case and lift the  
disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.  
Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode  
may not be usable.  
• Do not use commercially available CD  
protection sheets or discs equipped with  
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc  
or cause breakdown of the internal  
mechanism.  
Handling  
Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and  
CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high  
temperature and humidity and some of CD-R  
and CD-RW discs may not be played. Therefore,  
do not leave them for a long time in the car.  
Storage  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct  
sunlight or any heat source.  
• New discs may have  
some roughness  
Ball-point pen  
• Do not expose compact discs to excess  
humidity or dust.  
around the edges. If  
such discs are used,  
the player may not  
work or the sound  
may skip. Use a ball-  
point pen or the like  
Roughness  
• Do not expose compact discs to direct heat  
from heaters.  
Cleaning  
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.  
to remove any roughness from the edge of the  
disc.  
Never stick labels on the surface of the compact  
disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.  
• Do not use any solvents, such as  
• Never play a compact disc with any  
cellophane tape or other glue on it or with  
peeling off marks. If you try to play such a  
compact disc, you may not be able to get it  
back out of the CD player or it may damage  
the CD player.  
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.  
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.  
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5. DCP  
The control panel can be detached to prevent  
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it  
in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)  
case to prevent scratches.  
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case  
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the  
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP  
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct  
orientation.)  
We recommend taking the DCP with you when  
leaving the car.  
DCP  
Removing the DCP  
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch off the power.  
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.  
DCP case  
[RELEASE] button  
CAUTION  
The DCP can easily be damaged by  
shocks. After removing it, be careful not to  
drop it or subject it to strong shocks.  
When the [RELEASE] button is pressed  
and the DCP is unlocked, the cars  
vibrations may cause it to fall. To prevent  
damage to the DCP, always store it in its  
case after detaching it. (See figure above.)  
The DCP is unlocked  
3. Remove the DCP.  
The connector connecting the main unit  
and the DCP is an extremely important  
part. Be careful not to damage it by  
pressing on it with fingernails, pens,  
screwdrivers, etc.  
DCP Rear Panel  
Main Unit Front  
DCP  
Attaching the DCP  
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
DCP  
connector  
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
Main unit connector  
Note:  
2.  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
DCP  
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6. OPERATIONS  
Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of  
Basic Operations  
chapter 2. CONTROLSon page 3 (unfold).  
Setting the Z-Enhancer  
CAUTION  
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone  
effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer.  
Be sure to lower the volume before  
switching off the unit power or the ignition  
key. The unit remembers its last volume  
setting. If you switch the power off with the  
volume up, when you switch the power back  
on, the sudden loud volume may hurt your  
hearing and damage the unit.  
The factory default setting is Z-EHCR OFF.  
1. Each time you press the [Z] button, the tone  
effect changes in the following order:  
Z-ENHANCER 1(bass emphasized)  
Z-ENHANCER 2(treble emphasized)  
Z-ENHANCER 3(bass and treble  
emphasized) Z-EHCR OFF(no sound  
effect) Z-ENHANCER 1...  
Turning on/off the power  
Note:  
Be careful about using this unit for a long time  
without running the engine. If you drain the cars  
battery too far, you may not be able to start the  
engine and this can reduce the service life of the  
battery.  
Audio Mode Adjustments  
1. Press the [A-M] button to select the  
adjustment mode. The mode switches as  
follows each time the [A-M] button is pressed:  
1. Press the [SRC] button.  
BASS TREB BAL FAD Previous  
mode  
When the Z-Enhancer function is turned on,  
BASS (bass) and TREB (treble) cannot be  
selected.  
2. The illumination and display on the unit light  
up. The unit automatically remembers its last  
operation mode and will automatically switch  
to display that mode.  
3. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1 second  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.  
selected audio mode.  
BASS (bass): Adjustment range: 7 to +7  
TREB (treble): Adjustment range: 7 to +7  
BAL (balnce): Adjustment range: L13 to R13  
FAD (fader): Adjustment range: F12 to R12  
Selecting a mode  
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the  
operation mode.  
2. Each time you press the [SRC] button, the  
operation mode changes in the following  
order:  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
Radio mode CD mode Radio mode...  
Note:  
If the CD mode is selected when no disc is  
inserted, the display shows NO DISC.  
The display returns to the previous mode 7  
seconds after the adjustment.  
Adjusting MAGNA BASS EXTEND  
The MAGNA BASS EXTEND does not adjust the  
low sound area like the normal sound adjustment  
function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound  
area to provide you with a dynamic sound.  
Adjusting the volume  
Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
increases the volume; turning it  
counterclockwise decreases the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33  
(maximum).  
The factory default setting is off.  
1. Press the [M-B] button to turn on or off the  
MAGNA BASS EXTEND effect. M-B EX”  
lights in the display on or off.  
Switching the display  
Press the [D] button to select the desired display.  
Turning the screen saver function  
on or off  
This unit is provided with the screen saver  
function.  
Each time you press the [D] button, the display  
switches in the following order:  
Main display Clock display Main display...  
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Basic Operations  
Radio Operations  
You can turn on or off this function.  
Listening to the radio  
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.  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio  
mode. The frequency appears in the display.  
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio  
band. Each time the button is pressed, the  
radio reception band changes in the following  
order:  
The factory default setting is on.  
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) F3 (FM3) AM F1  
(FM1)...  
3. Press the [å] or [] button to tune in the  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
desired station.  
SCRN SVR.  
3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the  
setting. Each time you turn the [ROTARY]  
knob, the setting changes in the following  
order:  
Seek tuning  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band.  
If MANUis lit in the display, press and hold  
the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.  
MANUin the display goes off and seek  
tuning is now available.  
SS OFF  
SS ON  
4. Press the [D] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to  
automatically seek a station.  
Setting the Clock  
When the [] button is pressed, the station is  
sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if  
the [å] button is pressed, the station is  
sought in the direction of lower frequencies.  
1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch to the adjustment selection  
display.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to select  
CLOCK <E>.  
Manual tuning  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band.  
4. Press the [å] or [] button to select the  
hour or the minute.  
If MANUis not lit in the display, press and  
hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.  
MANUis lit in the display and manual tuning  
is now available.  
5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct  
time.  
The clock is displayed in 12-hour format.  
2. Press the [å] or [] button to manually  
6. Press the [  
memory.  
] button to store the time into  
tune in a station.  
7. Press the [D] button to return to the previous  
mode.  
Note:  
Recalling a preset station  
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
FM3, 6-AM) exist to store individual radio  
stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding  
[DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio  
frequency automatically.  
If you select another operation mode while you  
are setting the clock, the clock setting operation  
will be canceled.  
If you remove the vehicle's battery for a check or  
repair, the clock will be reset, so you must set it  
again.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band.  
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to  
Illumination dimmer function  
When the illumination line of this unit is  
connected with the car-side illumination signal  
line, the display illumination of this unit dims in  
connection with turning on the car-side  
illumination.  
recall the stored station.  
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store that station  
into preset memory.  
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Radio Operations  
CD Operations  
Manual memory  
Loading a CD  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with  
the labeled side facing up. LOADINGappears  
in the display, the CD enters into the slot, and  
the play starts.  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
For CD (12 cm)  
For single CD (8 cm)  
CD SLOT  
Auto store  
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6  
stations that are automatically tuned in  
sequentially. If 6 receivable stations cannot be  
received, a previously stored station remains  
unoverwritten at the memory position.  
Notes:  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.  
desired band.  
If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be  
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may  
require service.  
2. Press and hold the [  
] button for 2  
seconds or longer. The stations with good  
reception are stored automatically to the  
preset channels.  
Discs not bearing the  
mark and CD-ROMs  
cannot be played by this unit.  
Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may  
not be usable.  
Preset scan  
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.  
Preset scan receives the stations stored in  
preset memory in order. This function is useful  
when searching for a desired station in memory.  
1. Press the [  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
] button again to continue receiving that  
station.  
Note:  
Be careful not to press and hold the [  
] button.  
Listening to a CD already inserted  
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD mode.  
Play starts automatically. If no CD is loaded in  
the unit, NO DISCappears in the display.  
[
] button  
Pausing play  
1. Press the [  
for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store  
function is engaged and the unit starts storing  
stations.  
] button to pause play.  
PAUSEappears in the display.  
2. To resume CD play, press the [  
] button again.  
Instant station recall (ISR)  
Instant station recall is a special radio preset  
that instantly accesses a favorite radio station at  
a touch of a button. The ISR function even  
operates with the unit in other modes.  
Ejecting a CD  
1. Press the [Q] to eject the CD. Take it out  
from the ejected position.  
Note:  
If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this  
can damage the CD.  
GISR memory  
1. Select the station that you wish to store in ISR  
memory.  
If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for 15  
seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded (Auto reload).  
2. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2 seconds  
8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to remove  
it when ejected.  
or longer.  
GRecalling a station with ISR  
In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on the  
radio function and tune the selected radio station.  
ISRappears in the display. Press the [ISR]  
button again to return to the previous mode.  
Selecting a track  
GTrack-up  
1. Press the [] button to move ahead to the  
beginning of the next track.  
2. Each time you press the [] button, the track  
advances ahead to the beginning of the next track.  
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CD Operations  
GTrack-down  
1. Press the [SCN] button to start scan play.  
SCNlights in the display.  
1. Press the [å] button to move back to the  
beginning of the current track.  
2. To cancel the scan play, press the [SCN]  
button again. SCNgoes off from the display  
and the current track continues to play.  
2. Press the [å] button twice to move to the  
beginning of the previous track.  
Repeat play  
Fast-forward/fast-backward  
The repeat play continuously plays the current  
track. This function continues automatically until  
it is cancelled.  
GFast-forward  
Press and hold the [] button for 1 second or  
longer.  
1. Press the [RPT] button. RPTlights in the  
GFast-backward  
display and the current track is repeated.  
Press and hold the [å] button for 1 second or  
2. To cancel the repeat play, press the [RPT]  
button again. RPTgoes off from the display  
and normal play resumes.  
longer.  
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.  
Random play  
The random play selects and plays individual  
tracks on a disc in no particular order. This function  
continues automatically until it is cancelled.  
Scan play  
The scan play locates and plays the first 10 seconds  
of each track on a disc automatically. This function  
continues on the disc until it is cancelled.  
1. Press the [RDM] button. RDMlights in the  
display, an individual track is selected  
randomly and play begins.  
2. To cancel the random play, press the [RDM]  
button again. RDMgoes off from the  
display and normal play resumes.  
The scan play is useful when you want to select a  
desired track.  
7. SPECIFICATIONS  
FM Tuner  
Frequency Range: 87.0 MHz to 108.0 MHz  
Audio  
Maximum Power Output: 180 W (45 W 4 ch)  
Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf  
Continuous Average Power Output:  
17 W 4, into 4 , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 1%THD  
Bass Control Action (100 Hz): 14 dB  
Treble Control Action (10 kHz): 14 dB  
Line Output Level (CD 1 kHz): 1.7 V  
50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf  
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB  
Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB  
Frequency Response ( 3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz  
General  
Power Supply Voltage:  
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative  
ground  
AM Tuner  
Frequency Range: 531 kHz to 1629 kHz  
Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV  
Current Consumption: Less than 15 A  
Speaker Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable)  
Weight / Source unit: 1.1 kg  
Dimensions / Source unit:  
178 (W) 50 (H) 155 (D) mm  
CD Player  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
Usable Discs: Compact disc  
Frequency Response ( 1 dB): 10 Hz to 20 kHz  
Signal to Noise Ratio (1 kHz): 100 dB IHF-A  
Dynamic Range (1 kHz): 93 dB  
Harmonic Distortion: 0.03%  
Note:  
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.  
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8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
Problem  
Cause  
Fuse is blown.  
Measure  
Power does not turn  
on.  
(No sound is pro-  
duced.)  
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If  
the fuse blows again, consult your store of  
purchase.  
Incorrect wiring.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
Nothing happens  
when buttons are  
pressed.  
The microprocessor has  
Turn off the power, then  
malfunctioned due to noise, press the [RELEASE]  
etc.  
button and remove the  
DCP.  
Press the reset button for  
about 2 seconds with a  
thin rod.  
Display is not accu-  
rate.  
Reset button  
DCP or main unit connec-  
tors are dirty.  
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with  
cleaning alcohol.  
Compact disc cannot Another compact disc is al- Eject the compact disc before loading the new  
be loaded.  
ready loaded.  
one.  
Sound skips or is noi- Compact disc is dirty.  
sy.  
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.  
Compact disc is heavily  
scratched or warped.  
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.  
Sound is bad directly Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
after power is turned the internal lens when the  
on.  
car is parked in a humid  
place.  
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  
Measure  
A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is This is a failure of CD deck s mechanism  
not ejected.  
and consult your store of purchase.  
ERROR 3  
A CD cannot be played due to scratches,  
etc.  
Replace with a non-scratched,  
non-warped-disc.  
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.  
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