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Electrical system
Radio System
55.
OPERATION
ON/OFF
The set can be turned on and off in two ways.
1. Press knob A (VOL).
2. Turn on/off by means of car ignition switch. This function may be set in the EXPERT control level.
Manual activation and deactivation are possible at all times in this case.
Note: // the EXPERT "IGN" function is not active, the radio goes off automatically 20 minutes after the
engine is turned off.
ADJUSTING VOLUME AND SOUND
Volume
Adjust to required volume by means of knob A (VOL),
the display shows: «VOL 00» D «V0L 31».
Adjusitng sound
For each of the settings BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, LOUDNESS:
1. Select functions by pressing the AUD key once or more.
2. Select the required sound setting by means of key A or select the basic setting: press the AUD key for
longer than 2 seconds until the display shows «CENTER» Or «- -«.
3. Finish adjustment: press the AUD key several times until the display shows «V0L ...».
NOTE: the radio comes with a sound reproduction condition memory specific to each source type.. This
makes it possible to set different sound geometries (FADER, BALANCE) and frequency responses
(BASS, TREBLE, LOUDNESS) for radio, cassette and phone sources (Automatic Sound Memory
function)..After about 5 seconds, the control level with the current settings is automatically aban­
doned.
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Electrical system
Radio System
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Range selection
FM range: press the BN key repeatedly until the display shows the required range «FM 1», «FM 2» or «FM
3».
AM Range: press the BN key repeatedly until the display shows «MW» (medium wave) or «LW» (long
wave).
Last station memory
Once the selection has been made, the last programme tuned on this range can be played (Last Station
Memory) While in Last Station Memory mode, the set stores the settings present before it is turned off:
selected station, CD or TAPE, and plays them when the set is turned on again.
Stereo reception - FM
When a stereo station is received, the display shows the corresponding symbol.
Traffic information reception (TP)
TP (Traffic Program): RDS station able to transmit traffic broadcasts.
TP function activation
Give the TP key a short press This enables the traffic broadcast reception function: the display shows the
message "TP"
When traffic information is received with the TP function active and another sound source is playing (e.g.
CD or tape), the source is interrupted to listen to the radio information and the display shows the message
"TA INFO" for 10 seconds.
At the end of the traffic information, the soruce is automatically switched to the source selected originally.
NOTE: if the station tuned in is not an RDS station able to broadcast traffic information, a search is
automatically started for an RDS station when the TP function is selected.
Interrupting traffic information
Give the TP key a short press. The function still remains active to receive future traffic information.
Because the radio offers the EON service, another station belonging to the same network may tune in
while listening to a radio station to provide traffic information (only with TP function enabled); it will re­
turn to the original station automatically at the nd of the news.
NOTE: traffic information is provided at minimum volume. This volume may be adjusted by means of the
EXPERT control menu.
// only traffic information is to be played, activate the function by means of the TP key and set
the volume to zero using knob A
Alternative frequency (AF)
During reception of an RDS programme that is broadcast by several stations at different frequencies, the
radio will automatically switch to the frequency with the best local reception.
NOTE: in a very poor reception area, the user may become aware of attempts to switch between sound
frequencies due to frequent pauses. In this case, it is advisable to deactivate the AF function
RDS-EON
temporarily.
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TAPE PLAYER; - version H3
Activating tape operation
Place a tape in the slot. «TAPE A» or«TAPE B» appears on the display.
/T the slot already contains a tape, press the SRC repeatedly until «TAPE» appears on the display.
SRC = Source; the sources are: RADIO, TAPE, CDC.
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Changing tape side
Press the D REVERSE key briefly.
When the end of the tape is reached the side changes automatically.
The meanings of the symbols on the display are as follows:
«TAPE A» : top side of tape
«TAPE B» : bottom side of tape.
MSS function
MSS = Music-Search-System
This function can be used to forward/rewind to the beginning of the track to obtain the "skip track" or
"repeat track" function.
Pauses of at least 3 seconds are left between tracks for the MSS function (without an announcement
text). Musical pieces with very low passages (e.g. classical music) are not suitable because these are
treated as pauses.
Activating MSS
The MSS function can be turned on or off from the EXPERT menu; the standard condition is MSS ON
In this configuration, press key B to make the radio skip a number of tracks corresponding to the number
of presses on the key; «+ --« appears on the display.
Example: 3 short presses on the key: skip three tracks;; «+3» appears on the display.
When keys A or B are pressed for longer than 2 seconds, the CD player is made to forward/rewind fully
to the end of the tape.
If the MSS function is deactivated ( from EXPERT) a short press on key A or B allows fast forward or
fast rewind of the tape.
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Repetition of a CD (REPEAT)
To repeat the current CD continously: press the RPT key for longer than 2 seconds: "RPT CD" appears on
the display.
A different CD may be selected. To suspend the function, press the RPT key again for longer than 2 sec­
onds: «RPT MAG» appears on the display.
Selecting tracks in a random sequence (TRACK RANDOM)
To start the random track search:
press the RND key: "RND ON" appears on the display. The selected CD tracks are played in a random se­
quence.
Press the RND key again to end the random track search: "RND OFF" appears on the display.
NOTE: The TRACK RANDOM function cannot be combined with the TRACK REPEAT and CD REPEAT
functions.
Concluding CD operation
Press the EJECT key
Alternatively, press the SRC to listen to the radio again
ADVICE AND PRECAUTIONS
RECEPTION CONDITIONS
The reception conditions will vary greatly while driving.
Reception can be affected by mountains, buildings or bridges especialy when far away from the transmit­
ter of the station you are listening to.
Note: when listening to traffic information (TA), the volume may rise considerably compared to normal
levels.
MAINTENANCE
The radio is built for long-term use without any special maintenance requirements.
If necessary, clean the panel with a soft, antistatic cloth. Cleaning and polishing products could damage
the surface.
TAPES
For optimal playing conditions:
- do not use poor quality tapes, with deformations or peeling labels;
- do not leave the tape inside the radio when not in use;
- do not introduce any objects into the cassette slot;
- do not expose the tapes to sunlight, excessive temperature or high moisture levels;
- replace the tapes in their cases after use;
- dirt on the playing heads caused by tapes could eventually lead to a reduction in high tones during
playing. It is therefore advisable to clean the playing heads at intervals using a special non-abrasive
head cleaning tape;
- it is preferable to C60 tapes or in the worst case C90 tapes to ensure optimum playing quality at all
times. The very fine tape contained in very long cassettes could also break very easily;
- avoid inserting cassettes with loose tapes, particularly if C90, because the tape could emerge and block
the mechanism. If the radio detects a loose tape or similar problems, the cassette is in any case auto­
matically ejected;
- do not lubricate the tape mechanism;
- do not touch the playing heads with magnetic or hard items.
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