User manual CLARION DB156

Owner's 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. English Contents DB156 CD receiver · · 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 · · · · Detachable Control Facepanel with Blue Negative LC Display Z-ENHANCER for Sound Creation MAGNA BASS EX for Dynamic Bass Tuning, Volume Level Dependent 2-Channel RCA Line Level Output Be sure to unfold and read the next page. 2 DB156 2.CONTROLS / Source unit / / / 3. NOMENCLATURE Note: · Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page 3 (unfold). English English Names of the Buttons and their Functions [RELEASE] button · Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the DCP. [BND] button · Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual tuning while in the radio mode. · Play a first track while in the CD mode. [ROTARY] knob · Adjust the volume by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise. · Use the knob to perform various settings. [SRC] button · Press the button to turn on the power. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power. · Switches the operation mode among the radio and CD mode. [CD SLOT] · CD insertion slot. [D] button · Switch the display indication (Main display, Clock display). · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to enter the adjust mode. [A-M] button · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to switch the MAGNA BASS EXTEND on/off. · Use the button to switch to the audio mode (bass, treble, balance, fader). Display Items / / MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication [Q] button · Eject a CD when it is loaded into the unit. Operation status indication (Frequency, clock) [DIRECT] buttons · Store a station into memory or recall it directly while in the radio mode. [Z] button · Use the button to select one of the 3 types of sound characteristics already stored in memory. Z-Enhancer indication [RPT] button · Repeat play while in the CD mode. [a],[d] 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. · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to switch the fast-forward/fastbackward. [RDM] button · Perform random play while in the CD mode. [SCN] button · Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track while in the CD mode. [ISR] button Mute indication Preset channel indication (1 to 6) [ ] button Stereo indication Random indication Manual indication Repeat indication · Recall ISR radio station in memory. · Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Store current station into ISR memory (radio mode only). · 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, auto store is performed. Scan indication Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter. 3 DB156 4 DB156 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 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. 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. English 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 DB156 5 Handling Compact Discs English Use only compact discs bearing the mark. Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially shaped compact discs. Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable. · Do not use compact discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs may cause misoperation or damage. · 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. · 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. · New discs may have Ball-point pen some roughness around the edges. If Roughness such discs are used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a ballpoint pen or the like 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. · 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. Storage · Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat source. · Do not expose compact discs to excess humidity or dust. · 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. · Do not use any solvents, such as 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. 6 DB156 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. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car. English 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.) Removing the DCP 1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or longer to switch off the power. 2. Press in the [RELEASE] button. [RELEASE] button DCP DCP case 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 car's 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 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 The DCP is unlocked 3. Remove the DCP. DCP Attaching the DCP 1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main unit. 2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main unit. 2. DCP connector Main unit connector Note: · If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry cloth only. DCP 1. DB156 7 6. OPERATIONS Basic Operations CAUTION 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. Note:Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page 3 (unfold). English Setting the Z-Enhancer This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer. The factory default setting is "Z-EHCR OFF". Turning on/off the power Note: · Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine. If you drain the car's battery too far, you may not be able to start the engine and this can reduce the service life of the battery. 1. Press the [SRC] button. 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"... 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: BASS TREB BAL FAD Previous mode When the Z-Enhancer function is turned on, BASS (bass) and TRE (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 or longer to turn off the power for the unit. 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: Radio mode CD mode Radio mode... Note: · If the CD mode is selected when no disc is inserted, the display shows "NO DISC". 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the selected audio mode. BASS (bass): Adjustment range: ­7 to +7 TREB (treble): Adjustment range: ­7 to +7 BAL (balnce): Adjustment range: L13 to R 13 FAD (fader): Adjustment range: F12 to R12 3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached. 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. The factory default setting is off. 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). Switching the display Press the [D] button to select the desired display. Each time you press the [D] button, the display switches in the following order: Main display Clock display Main display... 1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to turn on the MAGNA BASS EXTEND effect. "M-B EX" lights in the display on or off. 8 DB156 Basic Operations Turning the screen saver function on or off This unit is provided with the screen saver function. You can turn on or off this function. 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. 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. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select "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: SS OFF SS ON .... 4. Press the [D] button to return to the previous mode. Radio Operations English Listening to the radio 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: F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) F3 (FM3) AM F1 (FM1)... 3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the desired station. Seek tuning 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired band. If "MANU" is lit in the display, press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer. "MANU" in the display goes off and seek tuning is now available. Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select "CLOCK ". 3. Press the [ ] button. 4. Press the [a] or [d] button to select the hour or the minute. 5. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to set the correct time. The clock is displayed in 12-hour format. 6. Press the [ ] button to store the time into memory. 7. Press the [D] button to return to the previous mode. Note: · 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. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically seek a station. When the [d] button is pressed, the station is sought in the direction of higher frequencies; if the [a] button is pressed, the station is sought in the direction of lower frequencies. Manual tuning 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired band. If "MANU" is not lit in the display, press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer. "MANU" is lit in the display and manual tuning is now available. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to manually tune in a station. Recalling a preset station A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6FM3, 6-AM) exist to store individual radio stations in memory. Pressing the corresponding [DIRECT] button recalls the stored radio frequency automatically. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired band. 2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to recall the stored station. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store that station into preset memory. 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. DB156 9 Radio Operations CD Operations Loading a CD Insert a CD into the centre of the CD SLOT with the labeled side facing up. "LOADING" appears in the display, the CD enters into the slot, and the play starts. For CD (12 cm) For single CD (8 cm) CD SLOT English Manual memory 1. Select the desired station with seek tuning, manual tuning or preset tuning. 2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory. 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. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired band. 2. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds or longer. The stations with good reception are stored automatically to the preset channels. If auto store is performed in the FM bands, the stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1 or FM2 was chosen for storing stations. Preset scan 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 [ ] button. 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 for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store function is engaged and the unit starts storing stations. Notes: · Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT. · If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be another CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service. mark and CD-ROMs · Discs not bearing the cannot be played by this unit. · Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable. Loading 8 cm compact discs No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD. Insert the 8 cm CD into the centre of the insertion slot. 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 DISC" appears in the display. Pausing play 1. Press the [ ] button to pause play. "PAUSE" appears in the display. 2. To resume CD play, press the [ ] button again. Ejecting a CD 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. ISR memory 1. Select the station that you wish to store in ISR memory. 2. Press and hold the [ISR] button for 2 seconds or longer. Recalling a station with ISR In any mode, press the [ISR] button to turn on the radio function and tune the selected radio station. "ISR" appears in the display. Press the [ISR] button again to return to the previous mode. 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. If a CD (12 cm) is left in the ejected position for 15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded (Auto reload). 8 cm CDs are not auto reloaded. Be sure to remove it when ejected. Selecting a track Track-up 1. Press the [d] button to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. 2. Each time you press the [d] button, the track advances ahead to the beginning of the next track. 10 DB156 CD Operations English Track-down 1. Press the [a] button to move back to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press the [a] button twice to move to the beginning of the previous track. 2. To cancel the scan play, press the [SCN] button again. "SCN" goes off from the display and the current track continues to play. Repeat play The repeat play continuously plays the current track. This function continues automatically until it is cancelled. 1. Press the [RPT] button. "RPT" lights in the display and the current track is repeated. 2. To cancel the repeat play, press the [RPT] button again. "RPT" goes off from the display and normal play resumes. Fast-forward/fast-backward Fast-forward Press and hold the [d] button for 1 second or longer. Fast-backward Press and hold the [a] button for 1 second or 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. 1. Press the [RDM] button. "RDM" lights in the display, an individual track is selected randomly and play begins. 2. To cancel the random play, press the [RDM] button again. "RDM" goes off from the display and normal play resumes. 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. The scan play is useful when you want to select a desired track. 1. Press the [SCN] button to start scan play. "SCN" lights in the display. 7. SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Frequency Range: 87.0 MHz to 108.0 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 11 dBf 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 Audio Maximum Power Output: 204 W (51 W 4 ch) 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 AM Tuner Frequency Range: 531 kHz to 1629 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 25 µV General Power Supply Voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative ground Current Consumption: Less than 15 A Speaker Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable) Weight / Source unit: 1.1 kg Dimensions / Source unit: 178 mm Width 50 mm Height 155 mm Depth 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. DB156 11 8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Problem Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) General CD CD English Cause Fuse is blown. Measure Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Consult your store of purchase. Turn off the power, then press the [RELEASE] button and remove the DCP. Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with a thin rod. Reset button Incorrect wiring. Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not accurate. The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc. DCP or main unit connectors are dirty. Compact disc cannot be loaded. Sound skips or is noisy. Another compact disc is already loaded. Compact disc is dirty. Compact disc is heavily scratched or warped. Sound is bad directly after power is turned on. Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with cleaning alcohol. Eject the compact disc before loading the new one. Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth. Replace with a compact disc with no scratches. Water droplets may form on Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on. the internal lens when the 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 ERROR 3 Cause A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is not ejected. A CD cannot be played due to scratches, etc. Measure This is a failure of CD deck s mechanism and consult your store of purchase. 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. 12 DB156 Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004: Clarion Co., Ltd. 2004/12 (Y·C) PE-2724K 280-8134-00