User manual CLARION DXZ848RMC

Owner's manual / Mode d'emploi Bedienungsanleitung / Istruzioni per l'uso Gebruiksaanwijzing / Manual de instrucciones Bruksanvisning / Manual de instruções DXZ848RMC RDS-EON FM / MW / LW RADIO CD / MP3 / WMA COMBINATION · COMBINE RADIO FM/PO/GO RDS-EON-LECTEUR DE CD/ MP3/WMA · RDS-EON UKW/MW/LW RADIO CD/MP3/WMA KOMBINATION · COMBINAZIONE DI RADIO RDS-EON FM/MW/LW E LETTORE CD/MP3/WMA · RDS-EON FM/MW/LW RADIO CD/MP3/WMA COMBINATIE · COMBINACIÓN DE RADIO RDS-EON DE FM/MW/LW Y REPRODUCTOR DE CD/MP3/WMA · KOMBINERAD FM/MV/LV-RADIO MED RDS-EON OCH CD/ MP3/WMA-SPELARE · COMBINAÇÃO DE CD/MP3/WMA COM RÁDIO FM/MW/LW RDS-EON 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. This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, DAB and TV tuner connected via the CeNET cable. The CD changer and TV tuner have their own manuals, but no explanations for operating them are described. CAUTIONS: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT". To use this model properly, read this Owner's Manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this player, please contact your nearest "AUTHORIZED service station". To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. OBS! Apparaten innehåller laserkomponenten som avger laserstrålning överstigande gränsen för laserklass 1. VAROITUS Suojakoteloa si saa avata. Laite sisältää laserdiodin, joka lähettää näkymätöntä silmille vaarallista lasersäteilyä. !CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ADVARSEL. Denne mærking er anbragt udvendigt på apparatet og indikerer, at apparatet arbejder med laserstråler af klasse 1, hvilket betyder, at der anvendes laserstråler af svageste klasse, og at man ikke på apparatets yderside kan blive udsat for utilladelig kraftig stråling. APPARATET BØR KUN ÅBNES AF FAGFOLK MED SÆRLIGT KENDSKAB TIL APPARATER MED LASERSTRÅLER! Indvendigt i apparatet er anbragt den her gengivne advarselsmækning, som advarer imod at foretage sådanne indgreb i apparatet, at man kan komme til at udsaætte sig for laserstråling. 2 DXZ848RMC Contents 1. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 3 Sloping Console .............................................................................................................................. 3 Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................. 4 2. CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................... 5 3. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 6 Names of the Buttons and Their Functions ..................................................................................... 6 Major Button Operations When External Equipment is Connected to This Unit .............................. 7 Display Items ................................................................................................................................... 8 LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 8 4. DCP ................................................................................................................................................. 9 5. REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 10 Inserting the Batteries ................................................................................................................... 10 Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons .................................................................................... 11 6. OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 12 Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................... 12 Radio Operations ........................................................................................................................... 14 RDS Operations ............................................................................................................................. 16 CD/MP3/WMA Operations ............................................................................................................. 19 MUSIC CATCHER Operations ....................................................................................................... 24 Operations Common to Each Mode .............................................................................................. 26 7. OPERATIONS OF ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................. 30 CD Changer Operations ................................................................................................................ 30 TV Operations ................................................................................................................................ 32 Digital Radio/DAB Operations ....................................................................................................... 33 8. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................................................................................ 37 9. ERROR DISPLAYS ....................................................................................................................... 38 10. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 40 English 1. PRECAUTIONS 1. This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel vehicle purpose only. Use for tractor, fork truck, bulldozer, off road vehicle, 2 or 3 wheel motor bicycle, marine boat or other special purpose vehicle is not appropriate. 2. 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. 3. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip. Sloping Console This unit uses sloping console to make largescreen displays possible. When you use the sloping console, be sure to close it. CAUTION BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET YOUR FINGERS CAUGHT WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE SLOPING CONSOLE. 1. For safety's sake, always close the SLOPING CONSOLE before leaving this unit unused for a prolonged period or switching OFF the ignition key. If you switch OFF the ignition key with the SLOPING CONSOLE tilted, the SLOPING CONSOLE does not close. 2. Before the SLOPING CONSOLE closes, there may be a braking sound from the safety mechanism. This is normal. DXZ848RMC INFORMATION FOR USERS:. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. 3 3. If you move the SLOPING CONSOLE by hand, this may create play. To correct this play, with the power on for the unit, press the [Q] button to close the SLOPING CONSOLE. 4. After a disc is ejected, the SLOPING CONSOLE automatically returns to the tilted or closed state. If there is any obstruction when the SLOPING CONSOLE tries to close, the safety mechanism is triggered and the SLOPING CONSOLE returns to the open state. If this happens, remove the obstruction, then press the [Q] button. 5. To avoid scratching the compact disk, keep the 12 or 8 cm CD level when inserting or removing them. English Handling Compact Discs Use only compact discs bearing the mark. or · 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. · 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. 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. 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 some roughness 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 to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc. Ball-point pen Roughness 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 · Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. · 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. Be sure to unfold and read the next page. / Veuillez déplier et vous référer à la page suivante. Bitte ausbreiten und die nächste Seite lesen. / Assicurarsi di aprire e leggere la pagina successiva. Volgende pagina uitvouwen en doorlezen a.u.b. / Cerciórese de desplegar y de leer la página siguiente. Glöm inte att vika ut och läsa nästa sida. / Não deixe de abrir e ler a próxima página. DXZ848RMC 4 2. CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS English Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Svenska Português 5 Main unit / Appareil principal / Hauptgerät / Apparecchio principale Hoofdtoestel / Unidad principal / Huvudenhet / Unidade principal [ROTARY] [RELEASE] [Q] [FNC] [A-M] [BND] [REC] [a], [d] [ ] [SCN] [RPT] [RDM] [PLAY LIST], [ERASE] [DIRECT] [T] [P/A] [UP] [DN] [D] [AF] [ADF] [TA] [COLOR] With the SLOPING CONSOLE opened / Ouvrez la CONSOLE RABATTABLE ÖFFNUNG DER SCHRÄGKONSOLE / Apertura della CONSOLE INCLINATA Met het KANTELEND BEDIENINGSPANEEL geopend / Apertura de la CONSOLA INCLINABLE DEN LUTANDE KONSOLEN öppen / Com a CONSOLA INCLINÁVEL aberta [CD SLOT] Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter. Remarque: Veuillez déplier cette page et vous référer aux schémas quand vous lisez chaque chapitre. Hinweis: Bitte diese Seite ausfalten und beim Lesen der einzelnen Kapitel die Frontdiagramme beachten. Nota: Assicurarsi di aprire questa pagina e fare riferimento a questi diagrammi quando si legge ciascun capitolo. Opmerking: Vouw deze pagina uit en zie tevens de afbeeldingen van het voorpaneel tijdens het doorlezen van de volgende hoofdstukken. Nota: Cuando lea los capítulos, despliegue esta página y consulte los diagramas. Observera: Vik ut denna sida för att kunna se figurerna över bilstereons framsida medan du läser de olika kapitlen. Nota: Certifique-se de abrir esta página e consulte os diagramas frontais conforme realiza a leitura de cada capítulo. DXZ848RMC 3. NOMENCLATURE Notes: · Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "2. CONTROLS" on page 5 (unfold). · MC is the abbreviation of MUSIC CATCHER. · ADF is the abbreviation of Anti Distortion Filter. English Names of the Buttons and Their Functions [RELEASE] button · Deeply push in the button to unlock the DCP. [ROTARY] knob · Adjust the volume by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise. · Use the knob to perform various settings. · This functions as the [ERASE] button in the M.CATCHER mode. Each time you press the button, the function switches in the following order: FILE ERASE FLD ERASE Normal mode. · Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer, and the unit enters the ALL ERASE mode. [Q] button · Press to eject a CD loaded in the unit. · Press to open the CD slot and insert a CD. [RDM] button · Perform random play while in the CD/MP3, MC mode. · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder random play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode. [ADF] button · Use the button to select one of the 3 types of sound characteristics already stored in memory. [RPT] button · Repeat play while in the CD/MP3, MC mode. · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder repeat play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode. [TA] button · Use the button to set the TA (Traffic Announcement) standby mode. [COLOR] button · Button's color change to multicolor. [SCN] button · Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track while in the CD/MP3, MC mode. · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode. [AF] button · Press the button to turn on or off the AF (Alternative Frequency) function. · When the button is pressed and held, Regional function can select ON or OFF. [D] button · Switch the display indication (Main display, Clock display). [ ] button [T] button · Use the button to input a title in the CD mode. · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to enter the adjust mode. · Use the button to set the PTY (Programme Type) standby mode or PTY items. · Play or pause a CD while in the CD/MP3, MC mode. · Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds or longer after selecting the ERASE mode, and the track is erased. [P/A] button · Perform preset scan while in the radio mode. When the button is pressed and held, auto store is performed. [a], [d] buttons · Select a station while in the radio mode or select a track when listening to a CD/MP3, MC mode. These buttons are used to make various settings. · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to switch the fast-forward/fast-backward. [UP], [DN] buttons · Select the Folder. (MP3/WMA disc MC mode only) [DIRECT] buttons · Store a station into memory or recall it directly while in the radio mode. [REC] button · Press the button during CD playback, and the track currently being played back is recorded onto MC. (TRACK REC) · Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer during CD playback, and all tracks are recorded onto MC. (DISC REC) [PLAY LIST], [ERASE] button · Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the play list mode. (MP3/WMA disc only) 6 DXZ848RMC Names of the Buttons and Their Functions English [BND] button · Switch the band, or seek tuning or manual tuning while in the radio mode. · Play a first track while in the CD/MP3, MC mode. · Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the MAGNA BASS EXTENED. [FNC] button · Press the button to turn on the power. Press and hold the button for 1second or longer to turn off the power. · Switches the operation mode among the Radio mode, etc. [A-M] button · Use the button to switch to the audio mode (SW-VOL, bass/treble, balance/fader) [CD SLOT] · CD insertion slot. Major Button Operations When External Equipment is Connected to This Unit When the CD/DVD changer is connected For details, see the section "CD changer operations". For the DVD changer, refer to the Owner's Manual provided with the DVD changer. [BND] button · Move the next disc in increasing order. When the TV/DAB is connected For details, see the section "TV operations" or "DAB operations". [D] button · When the button is pressed and held, switches the user titles or track titles, etc. while in the CD changer mode. [TA] button · Use the button to set the TA (Traffic Announcement) standby mode in the DAB mode. (This function is only DAB tuner.) · Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the INFO mode. (This function is only DAB tuner.) [T] button · Use the button to input a title in the CD changer mode. · Use the button to scroll the title during CD-text play. [AF] button · Press the button to turn on or off the AF (Alternative Frequency) function in the DAB mode. (This function is only DAB tuner.) · Press and hold for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the REG mode. (This function is only DAB tuner.) [UP], [DN] buttons · Select the disc. [RDM] button · Perform random play. Also perform disc random play when the button is pressed and held. [P/A] button · Perform preset scan while in the TV mode. When the button is pressed and held, auto store is performed. (This function is only TV tuner.) · Perform service scan while in the DAB mode. [RPT] button · Perform repeat play. When this button is pressed and held, disc repeat play is performed. [SCN] button · Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track. Disc scan play is performed when the button is pressed and held. [DIRECT] buttons · Store a station into memory or recall it directly. [ ] button · Play or pause a CD or DVD. [a], [d] buttons · Select a track when listening to a disc. · Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to switch the fast-forward/fastbackward. DXZ848RMC 7 Major Button Operations When External Equipment is Connected to This Unit English [ ] button [a], [d] buttons · Select a station. · Use the button to set the PTY (Programme Type) standby mode or PTY items in the DAB mode. · Switch the TV picture mode or VTR (external) picture mode. [BND] button · Switch the band. · When the button is pressed and held, switch seek tuning or manual mode. Display Items : Manual indication : DAB indication : Alternative frequency indication : Regional indication : Traffic announcement indication : Traffic programme indication : Programme type indication : Information indication Operation status indication Titles, PS names, CT(clock), etc. ADF (Anti Distortion Filter) indication : Disc indication : Folder indication : Scan indication : Repeat indication : Random indication Function mode indication The names of modes being selected, etc. are displayed. Preset channel indication (1 to 6) Disc number indication (1 to 12) : MAGNA BASS EXTEND indication : MP3 indication : WMA indication : Mute indication : Record indication : Music Catcher mode indication 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. 8 DXZ848RMC 4. 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 Attaching the DCP 1. Insert the DCP so that the A section on the right side of the DCP catches on the hook B on the unit. Removing the DCP 1. With the SLOPING CONSOLE closed, turn off the power. 2. Press the [RELEASE] button deeply to open the DCP. [RELEASE] button 2. Press the left side C of the DCP carefully to fit it in place. 3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it. CAUTION · The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks. · If the [RELEASE] button is pressed and the DCP is not locked into place, it may fall out from vibration of the car. This can break the DCP, so after removing it, either install it on the unit or put it in its DCP case. · The connector connecting the unit and the DCP is an extremely important part. Be careful not to damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, screwdrivers, etc. Note: · If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry cloth only. DCP CAUTION · Always close the SLOPING CONSOLE before removing the DCP. · If you remove the DCP with the SLOPING CONSOLE open, the sloping console closes immediately. Be careful not to get your fingers caught. DXZ848RMC 9 5. REMOTE CONTROL Receiver for remote control unit English Operating range: 30° in all directions Signal transmitter Remote control unit [FUNC] [ ],[ ] [2-ZONE] [ ] [ ],[ ] [BAND] [TA] [MUTE] [PS/AS] [AF] [DISP] [PTY] Inserting the Batteries 1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide the rear cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries that came with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the rear cover. Notes: Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take note of the following points: · When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones. · Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries. · Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames. · Dispose of spent batteries properly. AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) Batteries Rear cover Rear side 10 DXZ848RMC Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons Mode Button [FUNC] [BAND] English Radio (RDS) /DAB CD/MP3/ M.CATCHER CD changer DVD changer TV Switches among radio, DAB, CD/MP3, MC, CD changer, DVD changer, TV and AUX. Switches reception band. Plays the first track. Top play. Moves the next disc in increasing order. Switches reception band. [ [ ],[ ],[ ] ] Increases and decreases volume (in all modes). Moves preset channels up and down. No function. Turns mute on and off. TA on and off. Switches among main display, clock (CT) display. Preset scan. When pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer: Auto store. Scan play. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode. Scan play. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Disc scan play. Preset scan. When pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer: Auto store. Moves tracks up and down. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Fast-forward/fast-backward. Switches between playback and pause. Moves preset channels up and down. No function. [ ] [MUTE] [TA] [DISP] [PS/AS] [AF] AF function on and off. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: REG function on and off Repeat play. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder Repeat play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode. Random play. Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder Random play while in the MP3/WMA disc, MC mode. Repeat play. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Disc repeat play. No function. [PTY] PTY mode on and off. Random play. When pressed and held for 1 second or longer: Disc random play. Switches between TV and VTR. Some of the corresponding buttons on the main unit and remote control unit have different functions. [2-ZONE] button is not available. DXZ848RMC 11 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 5 (unfold). English Adjusting the volume 1. Press the front part of the [ROTARY] knob. The knob will pop up. 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise increases the volume; turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume. The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to 33 (maximum). 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 [FNC] button. Switching the display 1. Press the [D] button to select the desired display. 2. Each time you press the [D] button, the display switches in the following order: Main display Clock (CT) display Main display Once selected, the preferred display becomes the display default. When a function adjustment such as volume is made, the screen will momentarily switch to that function's display, then revert back to the preferred display several seconds after the adjustment. For information on how to enter a title, refer to the subsection "Entering titles" in section "Operations Common to Each Mode". 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 [FNC] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power for the unit. Note: · System check The first time this unit is turned on after the wire connections are completed, it must be checked what equipment is connected. When the power is turned on, "SYSTEM CHCK" and "Push POWER" appear in the display alternately, so press the [FNC] button. The system check starts within the unit. When the system check is complete, press the [FNC] button again. CT (Clock Time) function The CT function receives CT data sent from an RDS station and displays the time. Press the [D] button to switch to the CT display. If a CT data is not being received, "CT­­:­­" appears in the display. Note: · CT data is not transmitted in some countries and by some broadcast stations. Also, in some areas, the CT may not display accurately. Selecting a mode 1. Press the [FNC] button to change the operation mode. 2. Each time you press the [FNC] button, the operation mode changes in the following order: Radio mode DAB mode CD/MP3 mode M.CATCHER mode CD changer mode DVD changer mode TV mode AUX mode Radio mode... External equipment not connected with CeNET is not displayed. Setting 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. 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. 12 DXZ848RMC Basic Operations English 2. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the MAGNA BASS EXTEND effect. "M-B EX" goes off from the display. Note: · When "ADF-1", "ADF-2" or "ADF-3" is selected for ADF (Anti Distortion Filter), setting of MAGNA BASS EX cannot be performed. Adjusting the Subwoofer The factory default setting is "SW-VOL 0" This function can be adjusted only when the subwoofer output is set to "ON". For details on "Selecting the Subwoofer", refer to the section "Operations Common to Each Mode" of each owner's manual. Setting the Anti Distortion Filter The adopted "Liveliness Enhancement Filter" and "Sound Tone Compensation" functions allow well-modulated realistic playback without affecting the characteristics of the original sound tone. This unit are provided with 3 types of sound tone effects stored in memory. Select the one you prefer. The factory default setting is "ADF OFF". 1. Press the [A-M] button, "SW-VOL 0" appears in the display. 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to select from ­6 to +6. 3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached. Adjusting the bass (Gain, Frequency, Q-curve) This adjustment can be performed when the ADF (Anti Distortion Filter) is set to "ADF OFF". 1. Press the [A-M] button and select "BASSÅ GAINÎ". 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise emphasizes the bass; turning it counterclockwise attenuates the bass. The factory default setting is "BASSÅ G 0Î". (Adjustment range: ­6 to +8) Each time you press the [ADF] button, the tone effect changes in the following order: "ADF-1" "ADF-2" "ADF-3" "ADF OFF" ... · ADF-1 : suitable for the genuine speakers · ADF-2 : suitable for separate speakers · ADF-3 : suitable for coaxial speakers · ADF OFF : no sound effect Notes: · The volume changes each time the ADF (Anti Distortion Filter) setting is switched. Turn down the volume and the sub-woofer volume before performing a switching operation. · Sufficient effects cannot be obtained with some speaker systems. In such cases, adjust the volume. 3. Press the [a] or [d] button to select "BASSÅ F 50Î". Turninng the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the frequency. The factory default setting is "BASSÅ F 50Î".(Adjustment 50/80/120 Hz) Adjusting the tone Press the [A-M] button and select the item to adjust. Each time you press the [A-M] button, the item changes as following order: When "ADF 1, 2, 3" is set "SW-VOL 0" "BALANCE 0" "FADER 0" Last function mode. When "ADF OFF" is set "SW-VOL 0" "BASSÅ GAINÎ" "TREBÅ GAINÎ" "BALANCE 0" "FADER 0" Last function mode. Note: · As subwoofer is effective, "SW-VOL 0" can be selected. 4. Press the [a] or [d] button to select "BASSÅ Q 1Î". Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the Q-curve. The factory default setting is "BASSÅ Q 1Î". (Adjustment 1/1.25/1.5/2) 5. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached. Adjusting the treble (Gain, Frequency) This adjustment can be performed when the ADF (Anti Distortion Filter) is set to "ADF OFF". 1. Press the [A-M] button and select "TREBÅ GAINÎ". DXZ848RMC 13 Basic Operations Radio Operations Listening to the radio 1. Press the [FNC] button and select the radio mode. The frequency or PS appears in the display. PS: Programme service name English 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise emphasizes the treble; turning it counterclockwise attenuates the treble. The factory default setting is "TREBÅ G 0Î". (Adjustment range: ­6 to +6) 3. Press the [a] or [d] button to select "TREBÅ F 12kÎ". Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the frequency. The factory default setting is "TREBÅ F 12kÎ". (Adjustment 8 kHz/12 kHz) 4. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached. 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: FM1 FM2 FM3 AM (MW/LW) FM1... 3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the desired station. Tuning Adjusting the balance 1. Press the [A-M] button and select "BALANCE 0". 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise emphasizes the sound from the right speaker; turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound from the left speaker. The factory default setting is "BALANCE 0". (Adjustment range: L13 to R13) There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning. Seek tuning There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and LOCAL SEEK. DX SEEK can automatically tune in to receivable broadcast stations; LOCAL SEEK can tune in to only broadcast stations with a good reception sensitivity. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired band (FM or AM (MW, LW)). 2. Tune into a station. 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. If "TA" is lit in the display, TP stations are automatically sought. 3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached. Adjusting the fader 1. Press the [A-M] button and select "FADER 0". 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise emphasizes the sound from the front speakers; turning it counterclockwise emphasizes the sound from the rear speakers. The factory default setting is "FADER 0". (Adjustment range: F12 to R12) 3. When the adjustment is complete, press the [A-M] button several times until the function mode is reached. DX SEEK 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. When seek tuning starts, "DX SEEK" appears in the display. LOCAL SEEK If you press and hold the [a] or [d] button for 1 second or longer, local seek tuning is carried out. Broadcast stations with good reception sensitivity are selected. When local seeking starts, "LO SEEK" appears in the display. 14 DXZ848RMC Radio Operations English Manual tuning There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning. When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time. In the quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency. 1. Press the [BND] button and select the desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)). 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. 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 (FM or AM (MW/LW)). 2. Press and hold the [P/A] 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. 2. Tune into a station. Quick tuning: Press and hold the [a] or [d] button for 1 second or longer to tune in a station. Step tuning: Press the [a] or [d] button to manually tune in a station. If no operation is performed for more than 7 seconds, manual tuning is cancelled and the display returns to the previous mode. 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 [P/A] button. 2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the [P/A] button again to continue receiving that station. Note: · Be careful not to press and hold the [P/A] button for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store function is engaged and the unit starts storing stations. Recalling a preset station A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6FM3, 6-AM) exists 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 (FM or AM (MW/LW)). 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. 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. DXZ848RMC 15 RDS Operations English RDS (Radio Data System) This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data. This system can display the name of the broadcast station being received (PS) and can automatically switch to the broadcast station with the best reception as you move long distances (AF switching). Also, if a traffic announcement or programme type is broadcast from an RDS station, no matter what mode you are in, this broadcast is received. Additionally, if EON information is received, this information enables automatic switching of other preset stations on the same network and interruption of the station being received with traffic information from other stations (TP). This function is not available in some areas. When using the RDS function, always set the radio to FM mode. · AF : Alternative Frequency · PS : Programme Service Name · PTY : Programme Type · EON : Enhanced Other Network · TP : Traffic Programme RDS interrupt does not function during AM radio reception. When set receives RDS signal, and can read PS data, PS appears in the display. If the reception of the current broadcast station deteriorates, "PI SEARCH" appears in the display and the radio searches for the same programme on another frequency. AF function between RDS and DAB When the same programme is broadcasted by both RDS and DAB, and this function is ON, the unit switches to receive the broadcast with the better reception automatically. This function only operates when the DAH923 or DAH913 DAB unit, sold separately, is connected. This factory default setting is "ON". 1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to select "LINK ACT". 3. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise for "ON" or counterclockwise for "OFF". ON: AF switching between DAB and RDS enabled. OFF: AF switching between DAB and RDS disabled. 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode. REG (Regional programme) function When the REG function is ON, the optimum regional station can be received. When this function is OFF, if the regional station area switches as you drive, a regional station for that region is received. The factory default setting is "OFF". Notes: · This function is disabled when a national station such as BBC R2 is being received. · The REG function ON/OFF setting is valid when the AF function is ON. Switching the display This allows switching of the indication during RDS reception. 1. Press the [D] button to select the main display. 2. Each time you press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or longer, the main display changes in the following order: PS-NAME PTY AF function The AF function switches to a different frequency on the same network in order to maintain optimum reception. The factory default setting is "ON". Switching the REG function ON Press and hold the [AF] button for 1 second or longer. "REG" in the display lights and the REG function turns on. Switching the REG function OFF Press and hold the [AF] button for 1 second or longer. "REG" in the display goes off and the REG function turns off. Switching OFF the AF function Press the [AF] button. "AF" in the display goes off and the AF function turns off. Switching ON the AF function Press the [AF] button. "AF" in the display lights and the AF function turns on. Manually tuning a regional station in the same network 1. This function is valid when the AF function is ON and the REG function is OFF. Note: · This function can be used when a regional broadcast of the same network is received. 16 DXZ848RMC RDS Operations English 2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to call out the regional station. 3. If the reception condition of the called out station is bad, press the [DIRECT] button of the same number. The unit receives a local station on the same network. Even if you select FM1 or FM2, a TP station is stored into memory for FM3. PTY This function enables you to listen to a broadcast of the selected programme type even if the unit is on a function mode other than radio. Some countries do not yet have PTY broadcast. In the TA standby mode, a TP station has priority over a PTY broadcast station. TA (Traffic Announcement) In the TA standby mode, when a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broadcast is received as top priority regardless of the function mode so you can listen to it. Traffic programme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible. This function can only be used when "TP" is lit in the display. When "TP" is lit, this means that the RDS broadcast station being received has traffic announcement programmes. Setting the TA standby mode If you press the [TA] button when only "TP" is lit in the display, "TP" and "TA" light in the display and the unit is set into the TA standby mode until a traffic announcement is broadcast. When a traffic announcement broadcast starts, "TRA INFO" appears in the display. If you press the [TA] button while a traffic announcement broadcast is being received, the traffic announcement broadcast reception is cancelled and the unit goes into the TA standby mode. Cancelling the TA standby mode As "TP" and "TA" lit in the display, press the [TA] button. The "TA" in the display goes off and the TA standby mode is cancelled. If "TP" is not lit, pressing the [TA] button searches for a TP station. Setting the PTY standby mode When you press the [ ] button, "PTY" lights in the display and the PTY standby mode is turned on. When the selected PTY broadcast starts, the PTY item name appears in the display. Cancelling the PTY standby mode When you press and hold the [ ] button for 1 second or longer, "PTY" goes off in the display and PTY standby mode is cancelled. Cancelling a PTY interrupt broadcast ] button during the PTY interrupt Press the [ broadcast, the PTY interrupt is cancelled and the unit returns to PTY standby mode. Selecting PTY 1. When you press the [ ] button, the unit goes into PTY select mode. 2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons. Alternatively, Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired PTY. Below are the factory default settings stored for the [DIRECT] buttons. Searching for a TP station When "TP" is not lit, if you press the [TA] button, "TA" in the display lights and the unit automatically receives a TP station. Note: · If a TP station is not received, the unit continues the search operation. Pressing [TA] button again goes off "TA" in the display and stops TP station searching. Preset number 1 2 3 4 5 6 PTY item ENGLISH News Info Pop M Sport Classics Easy M Contents News Information Pop Music Sport Serious Classical Music Easy Listening Music Auto store function for TP stations You can automatically store up to 6 TP stations into preset memory. If the number of TP can be received less than 6, broadcast stations already stored in memory and left without being overwritten. As "TA" lit in the display, press and hold the [P/ A] button for 2 seconds or longer. The TP stations with the good reception sensitivity are stored into preset memory. 3. The PTY select mode is cancelled automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is selected. DXZ848RMC 17 RDS Operations English PTY seek 1. When you press the [ ] button, the PTY select mode is turned on. 2. Select PTY. 3. Press the [a] or [d] button. If you press the [d] button, the unit seeks a PTY broadcast moving up the frequencies; if you press the [a] button, it seeks moving down the frequencies. If no station with the selected PTY broadcast can be received, the unit returns to the previous mode. PTY preset memory 1. When you press the [ ] button, the PTY select mode is turned on. 2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired PTY. The 29 types of PTY below can be selected. 3. If you press and hold any one of the [DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer, the selected PTY is stored into that preset channel memory. PTY item ENGLISH News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document DEUTSCH Nachrich Aktuell Service Sport Bildung Hör + Lit Kultur Wissen Unterh Pop Rock U-Musik L-Musik E-Musik - - Musik Wetter Wirtsch Kinder Soziales Religion Anruf Reise Freizeit Jazz Country Landes M Oldies Folklore Feature SVENSKA Nyheter Aktuellt Info Sport Utbildn Teater Kultur Vetenskp Underh Pop Rock Lättlyss L klass Klassisk Övrig m Väder Ekonomi För barn Socialt Andligt Telefon Resor Fritid Jazz Country Nation m Oldies Folkm Dokument FRANCAIS Infos Magazine Services Sport Educatif Fiction Culture Sciences Divers M Pop M Rock Chansons M Cl Lég Classiq Autre M Météo Economie Enfants Société Religion Forum Voyages Loisirs Jazz Country Ch pays Rétro Folklore Document Contents News Today's events Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Variety Pop music Rock music Easy music Light music Classics Other music Weather Finance For children Social Religion Phone in Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation music Oldies Folk music Documentaries 18 DXZ848RMC RDS oprations Emergency broadcast If an emergency broadcast is received, all the function mode operations are stopped. "ALARM" appears in the display and the emergency broadcast can be heard. Cancelling an emergency broadcast If you press the [AF] button, emergency broadcast reception is cancelled. CD/MP3/WMA Operations English MP3/WMA What is MP3? MP3 is an audio compression method and classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This audio compression method has penetrated into PC users and become a standard format. This MP3 features the original audio data compression to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high sound quality. This means that about 10 music CDs can be recorded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc to allow a long listening time without having to change CDs. Switching the PTY display language You can select one of 4 languages (English, German, Swedish or French) for the PTY displayed in the display. The factory default setting is "ENGLISH". What is WMA? WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media Audio, an audio file format developed by Microsoft Corporation. Notes: · If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio is output. (The WMA indicator blinks.) · Windows MediaTM, and the Windows ® logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management): 1. When using Windows Media Player 8, click on TOOLS OPTIONS COPY MUSIC tab, then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick the check box for PROTECT CONTENT. Then, reconstruct files. 2. When using Windows Media Player 9, click on TOOL OPTIONS MUSIC RECORD tab, then under Recording settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files. Personally constructed WMA files are used at your own responsibility. 1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select "LANGUAGE ". 3. Press the [ ] button 4. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired language. 5. Press the [ ] button 6. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode. Volume setting of TA, emergency broadcast (ALARM) and PTY The volume for TA, ALARM and PTY interrupts can be set during TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt. The factory default setting is "15". During a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt, Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the volume to the desired level (0 to 33). When the TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt ends, the volume returns to the level it had before the interrupt. Precautions when creating MP3/WMA disc Usable sampling rates and bit rates: 1. MP3: Sampling rate 11.025 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR 2. WMA: Bit rate 48 kbps-192 kbps File extensions 1. Always add a file extension ".MP3" or ".WMA" to MP3 or WMA file by using single byte letters. If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension , the file cannot be played. DXZ848RMC 19 CD/MP3/WMA Operations English 2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play. The indication "­­:­­" appears in the play time display if you attempt to play files without MP3/WMA data. Logical format (File system) 1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select "ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo" as the writing software format. Normal play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on another format. 2. The folder name and file name can be displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play but the title must be within 128 single byte alphabetical letters and numerals (including an extension). 3. Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder having the same name. Folder structure 1. A disc with a folder having more than 8 hierarchical levels will be impossible. Number of files or folders 1. Up to 255 files can be recognized per folder. Up to 500 files can be played. 2. Tracks are played in the order that they were recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not always be played in the order displayed on the PC.) 3. Some noise may occur depending on the type of encoder software used while recording. 1. Types of recording that can be played are as follows. Disc Setting Set to CD Set to MP3/WMA Mixed with CD and Play CD Play MP3/WMA MP3/WMA type tracks CD type track only Play CD Play CD MP3/WMA type track only Play MP3/WMA Play MP3/WMA 2. After making these settings, remove the disc and then reinsert it. 3. When a mixed mode CD is loaded and CD is set, the track to be played first is MP3/WMA file data and no sound is heard. Note: · When playing a CCCD (Copy Control CD), set the setting to CD type. When this is set to MP3/WWA type, the CD cannot be played normally in some cases. Loading a CD 1. Press the [Q] button. The SLOPING CONSOLE opens. 2. Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with the label side facing up. The CD plays automatically after loading. 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. · Discs not bearing the or mark and CD-ROMs 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 center of the insertion slot. Multisession function When a disc contains both normal CD type tracks and MP3/WMA type tracks mixedly, you can select which type of the recorded tracks to play. Default value is "CD". Each time you press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer, the mixed mode is switched between CD type or MP3/WMA type. The following indication appears in the title display when switching the track type to be played. Display when CD type track is selected: Backup Eject function Just pressing the [Q] button ejects the disc even if the power to the unit was not turned on. 1. Press the [Q] button. Remove the disc after it is ejected. Note: · Always close the sloping console after opening it or ejecting the CD. Display when MP3/WMA type track is selected: 20 DXZ848RMC CD/MP3/WMA Operations English CAUTION · Be careful not to catch your hand or fingers while closing the SLOPING CONSOLE. · Do not try to put your hand or fingers in the disc insertion slot. Also never insert foreign objects into the slot. · Do not insert discs where adhesive comes out from cellophane tape or a rental CD label, or discs with marks where cellophane tape or rental CD labels were removed. It may be impossible to extract these discs from the unit and they may cause the unit to break down. Displaying CD titles This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/ WMA disc and user titles input with this unit. 1. Press the [D] button to display the title. 2. Each time you press and hold the [D] button for 1 second or longer, the title display changes in the following order: CD-TEXT disc User title (disc) CD-text title (disc) Artist name CD-text title (track) User title (disc)... MP3/WMA disc Folder File Album TAG Artist TAG Title TAG Folder... M.CATCHER Folder File Notes: · If the CD playing is not a CD-text CD or no user title has been input, "NO TITLE" appears in the display. · If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, "NO TAG" appears in the display. · For MP3, supports ID3 Tags V2.3 / 2.2 / 1.1 / 1.0. · Tag displays give priority to V2.3 / 2.2 · In the case of album Tags for WMA, the information written into the extension header is displayed. · Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags. Listening to a disc already loaded in the unit Press the [FNC] button to select the CD/MP3 mode. When the unit enters the CD/MP3 mode, play starts automatically. If there is no disc loaded, the indication "NO DISC" appears in the title display. TUNER (DAB) CD/MP3 M.CATCHER (CD changer) AUX (TV) 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. 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. (DVD changer) The mode changes each time the [FNC] button is pressed. (Modes are not displayed for equipment that is not connected.) MUSIC CATCHER In the M.CATCHER mode, the files recorded in the built-in flash memory are played back. Operations for listening to a recording made using MUSIC CATCHER are the same as "CD/MP3/ WMA Operations". For operations for recoding using MUSIC CATCHER, refer to the section "MUSIC CATCHER Operations". 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. For MP3/WMA disc, it takes some time until the start of searching and between tracks. In addition, the playing time may have a margin of error. DXZ848RMC Pausing play 1. Press the [ ] button to pause play. "PAUSE" appears in the display. 2. To resume CD play, press the [ ] button again. 21 CD/MP3/WMA Operations English Folder Select This function allows you to select a folder containing MP3/WMA files and start playing from the first track in the folder. 1. Press the [UP] or [DN] button. Press the [DN] button to move to the previous folder. Press the [UP] button to move to the next folder. 1 Root folder Scan play starts from the next track after the track currently being played. 2. To cancel scan play, press the [SCN] button again. The play status indication such as "SCN" disappears from the display and the current track continuous to played. Folder scan play This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders on an MP3/WMA disc. 1. Press and hold the [SCN] button for 1 second or longer to perform to folder scan play. The indications "FOLDER" and "SCN" light up in the display and " -SCAN" appears for about 2 seconds in the title display, and then folder scan play starts. Folder scan play starts from the next track after the track currently being played. 2 3 4 5 2. To cancel folder scan play, press the [SCN] button again. The play status indications such as "FOLDER" and "SCN" disappear from the display and the current track continuous to played. Repeat play Press the [UP] button while in the final folder to shift to the first folder. Folder without an MP3/WMA file is not selectable. 2. To select a track, press the [a] or [d] button. 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. In case of MP3/WMA, the first track of a folder being played will be returned. This function allows you to play the current track repeatedly. 1. Press the [RPT] button to perform repeat play. The indication "RPT" lights up in the display and "TRK REPEAT" (or " -REPEAT" when performing repeated play for a track in the MP3/WMA file) appears for about 2 seconds in the title display, and then repeat play starts. 2. To cancel repeat play, press the [RPT] button again. The play status display such as "RPT" disappears from the display and normal play resumes from the track currently being played. Scan play This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a disc. 1. Press the [SCN] button to perform scan play. The indication "SCN" lights up in the display, and "TRK SCAN" (or " -SCAN" when searching for a track in the MP3/WMA file) appears in the title display for about 2 seconds, then scan play starts. Folder repeat play This function allows you to play a track currently being played in the MP3/WMA folder repeatedly. 1. Press and hold the [RPT] button for 1 second or longer to perform folder repeat play. The indications "FOLDER" and "RPT" light up in the display and " -REPEAT" appears for about 2 seconds in the title display, and then folder repeat play starts. 22 DXZ848RMC CD/MP3/WMA Operations English 2. To cancel folder repeat play, press the [RPT] button again. The play status indications such "FOLDER" and "RPT" disappear from the display and normal play resumes from the track currently being played. Play list play is possible only when there is a file whose extension is ".M3U" on the CD-R/ RW. Up to 5 play lists can be recognized, and up to 255 files can be recognized per play list. Random play This function allows you to play all tracks recorded on a disc in a random order. 1. Press the [RDM] button to perform random play. The indication "RDM" lights up in the display and "TRK RANDOM" (or " -RANDOM" when performing random play for tracks on a MP3/ WMA disc) appears in the title display for about 2 seconds, and then random play starts. The tracks on the disc are then played in a random order. 2. To cancel random play, press the [RDM] button again. The play status indication such as "RDM" disappears from the display and normal play resumes from the track currently being played. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button to change the track. 3. Press the [DN] button to move to the previous play list. Press the [UP] button to move to the next play list. Notes: · The SCN/RPT/RDM functions cannot be used while in the play list mode. · The title display changes from folder name to play list name. Making a play list 1. Write desired tracks to a CD-R/RW, etc. Be sure to use alphanumeric/ASCII characters for all file names. 2. Make a play list by using a multimedia player, etc. and save the data. The file format must be M3U. 3. Again, write this play list to the CD-R/RW, etc. Notes: · When writing to a CD-R/RW, etc., be sure to use alphanumeric/ASCII characters. · Up to 5 layers can be recognized as a list. For written play lists, latest 5 lists are recognized in the order in which they are written. · When writing to a CD-R/RW, etc., turn off the Disc At Once function. · When adding a play list, it is recommended to write it in the "Root" folder. Folder random play This function allows you to play all the tracks of all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in a random order. 1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1 second or longer to perform folder random play. The indications "FOLDER" and "RDM" light up in the display and " -RANDOM" appear in the title display for about 2 seconds, and then folder random play starts. 2. To cancel folder random play, press the [RDM] button again. The play status indications such as "FOLDER" and "RDM" disappear from the display and normal play resumes from the track currently being played. Play list mode This function allows you to play tracks, up to latest 5 time stamps, by reading the play list information written on the disc. 1. Press and hold the [PLAY LIST] button for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the play list mode. DXZ848RMC 23 MUSIC CATCHER Operations English Setting a recording mode The recording mode for MUSIC CATCHER can be switched between the following 2 modes: · HQ (High Quality) MODE: about 265 minutes · LP (Long Play) MODE: about 353 minutes The factory default setting is "HQ". 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode. Notes on recording using MUSIC CATCHER: · Recording operations are to be performed in the CD/MP3 mode. · Recordable media are CD-DAs only. · Discs (CD-R/CD-RW) created by copying on a music recorder cannot be recorded. · MP3/WMA discs cannot be recorded. · Some CDs may show a subtractive time indication in the area between tracks when they are played back. A between-tracks area is not recorded in such a CD. · In recording using MUSIC CATCHER, some amount of silent time is created between the tracks. · If the disc contains some tracks that have been already recorded, the other tracks are recorded. · Folder and file names are added automatically during recording. These folder and file names cannot be changed. (The file names correspond to the track Nos. on the CD.) · If the disc is not recordable, "NO REC DISC" shows on the display. · If the disc contains some tracks previously recorded, "INCLUDED" shows on the display. · If there is no empty folder available, "FOLDER FULL" shows on the display. · When the memory capacity is used up, "MEMORY FULL" shows on the display and recording is canceled. · Recording cannot be performed during SCN, RPT, and RDM. In such cases, "BUSY" shows on the display. · The [ ], [a], [d], [BND] and [SCN/PRT/ RDM] buttons are invalid during recording. When these buttons are pressed, "INVALID" shows on the display. 1. Press and hold the [T] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [a] or [d] button and select "MC-REC MODE". 3. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or counterclockwise and select "HQ" or "LP". 4. Press the [T] button to return to the previous mode. Setting RDS interrupt during recording The RDS or DAB interrupt function can be switched on or off during recording using MUSIC CATCHER.