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WARNINGS
Anti-theft protection
The radio comes with a theft protection system comprising of a segret 4 digit code.
The protection system makes the rdaio inoperable if it is removed from the facia as a result of a theft. See
the following pages to activate the antitheft device
CODE card
The radio identity document shows the model, serial number and secret code.
The serial number is the same as the number stamped on the set frame
If the set is lost, the CODE card facilitates search investigations and speeds up claim settlement by insurers
due to the ownership document.
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If the antitheft protection is active and the radio is disconnected from the car battery, the radio is
still protected electronically
It may only be operated again by entering a special code.
Display
If the set is disconnected from the voltage supply, the display figures flash when it is reconnected.
The flashing figures are a reminder that the clock must be reset as described below.
Extended function field (EXP key)
The EXPERT control level allows the user to use a range of functions beginning with the base control yet
without losing an overall view.
Operation with mobile phone (PHONE)
The radio is designed for connection to a mobile phone handsfree system (using the PHONE IN input).
The radio sound is deactivated while the mobile phone is in operation.
PHONE appears on the display.
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Deactivating AF function
NOTE: tihs function can be deactivated only when receiving stations with alternative frequencies.
To deactivate the AF, simply give the AF key a short press. When a short message 0FF>;
will appear on the display.
Do the same to reactivate.
NOTE: the AF OFF reception condition should be considered a local, temporary solution because it in­
volves manual compensation of a broadcasting service.
For this reason, tuning will automatically be switched to AF ON upon each manual or automatic tuning
control or selection of another stored station.
The AF OFF condition can be stored, together with the station, when it is activated before storage.
If an attempt is made to deactivate AF for a station that is not broadcasting using an RDS protocol, the
message "NO AF" will appear on the display.
RDS OFF
With some stations (e.g. MF103.3-ISORADIO in Italy), it is advisable t store the station in RDS OFF
mode to receive optimum reception.
To activate RDS OFF mode, simply press the AF key for more than 2 seconds.
RDS OFF mode, as with AF OFF mode, is absolutely temporary. The RDS OFF condition can be stored,
together with the station, whenever it is activated before storage.
Storing RDS stations/programmes
Press the selection key for stations 1 to 6 for more than 2 seconds until the station can be heard
again.
NOTE: theAF ON I OFF and RDS ON I OFF modes are stored together with the station.
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Checking code activation
Select the EXPERT control level and press keys A or B until «SAFE» or «C0DE» appears on the display:
If «SAFE» appears: the code is activated
If « C0DE» appears: the code is not activated
DEACTIVATING THE CODE
1. Activate EXPERT mode: «SAFE» appears on the display.
2. Set the code, as described previously.
3. To confirm the code: briefly press the EXP key until «CODE» appears on the display: the coding is no
longer active.
NOTE: If an incorrect code is entered, the message «SAFE» remains on the display and the procedure
must be repeated in full. Respect the waiting times between one attempt and the next, as indi­
cated below.
RESTORING TO OPERATION
If the radio is disconnected from the car power supply (e.g. when servicing), it is protected electronically
with the code active.
1. Turn on the radio: the message «SAFE» appears on the display, «1 - - - -« appears after more than 3
seconds. The «1» marks the number of input attempts.
2. Set the code, as described in CODE ACTIVATION.
3. Confirm the code by pressing the EXP key briefly. The message "SAFE" appears on the display.
The radio switches on after about 3 seconds.
NOTE: If an incorrect code is entered, the message «SAFE» remains on the display, the radio does not
come on and the procedure must be repeated completely. Respect the waiting times between
one attempt and the next, as indicated below.
WARNING: waiting times
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cessive attempts, specific waiting times must be left between attempts.
The radio must not be switched on during the standby time.
It must still be connected to the power supply
As long as the message "SAFE" is on the display, the waiting time is not over.
The waiting time is up when the number of the next attempt can be seen on the display (e.g. "2-
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The following table shows the waiting times between attempts:
Unsuccessful attempts
(number shown on display) Approximate waiting time
1 21 seconds
2 1.5 seconds
3 5.5 seconds
4 22 seconds
5 1.5 seconds
6 6 seconds
7 24 seconds
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER - only for H4 version
Activating CD operation
Place a CD in the slot and press slightly, the player will draw in the CD automatically.
If a CD is already present in the slot, press the SRC key until the message «DISC» appears on the display;
the CD begins to play automatically.
SRC = Source ; the sources are: RADIO, DISC, CDC (CD Changer)
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Choosing a track
Keep tapping key A to choose a track in increasing order; similarly, keep tapping key B to choose a track
in decreasing order.
Fast forward to a track
Hold keys A or B down continuously to fast forward or retur to the track being played.
Repeating a track
Press the RPT key to repeat the track being played currently; the wording «RPT ON» appears on the dis­
play for a few seconds.
The current track will be repeated until the function is deactivated by pressing the RPT key again; the
wording «RPT 0FF» appears on the display for a few seconds.
RANDOM track selection
Tracks to be played are selected automatically after pressing the RND key; the message «RND ON» ap­
pears on the display for a few seconds.
The function is interrupted by pressing RND again; the message «RND 0FF» appears on the display for a
few seconds.
Automatic track scan
Press the SCN key to play all tracks on the CD for about 10 seconds each. The message «SCN ON» ap­
pears on the display for a few seconds
The function is suspended by pressing SCN again; the message «SCNOFF» appears on the display for a
few seconds.
Concluding operation and removing the CD
Simply press the C EJECT key to remove the CD from the player.
The wording «EJECT» appears for a few seconds on the display.
Alternatively press the SRC key, the source changes from DISC to CDC (if CD Changer present) or RA­
DIO. Source selection is sequential: RADIO, DISC, CDC.
NOTE: Status of RPT, RND, SCN functions are not stored when the radio set is turned off.
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Finish MSS before time
Press key A or B until «0» appears on the display. The player stops in its current forward/rewind position
and starts to play the track from that point.
Concluding tape operation
Press the C EJECT key: the tape is ejected. «EJECT» appears briefly on the display
Alternatively press the key SRC, the source changes from TAPE to MCD (if CD CHANGER is present) or
RADIO, source selection is sequential: RADIO, TAPE, MCD.
NOTE: The source is switched immediately if the fast rewind or fast forward function is active but the
tape player completes its current function.
TAPE PLAYER - version M2
Changing the tape side
Press keys A and B half way down.
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.
Fast forward/rewind
Fully depress keys A and B
Suspending operation
To suspend operation, briefly press the key opposite to the active key.
The tape begins to play automatically
Concluding tape operation
Fully depress the fast forward and rewind keys simultaneously. The tape will be ejected.
A B
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MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER (CD changer)
The radio set (in H4 and H3 versions) is designed to work with compatible compact disc players avail­
able from the Fiat Accessory range.
The Fiat Accessory range player comes with a loader that can hold up to 6 CDs.
Filling the loader
The holder contains 6 holders that can each contain one compact disc.
Take a holder from the loader for each CD to be played and insert the CD
Ensure the CD label is facing the correct way, i.e. toward the holder. Otherwise the player will not work
NOTE The CD player is not designed for playing 8 cm CDs, which require adaptors available from Hi-Fi
stores.
Inserting the loader into the CD player.
Proceed as follows:
- move sliding flap A fully to the right until it locks
- check that switch B is in position "1"
- insert loader C- into the CD player with the labelled side (see arrow) facing up.
- close sliding flap A after inserting the loader in order to prevent foreign bodies or dust entering the CD
player.
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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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COMPACT DISC
When using the Compact Disc player, remember that dirt or marks on the CD could cause the track to
jump or lead to poor sound quality.
The same thing happens if CDs are inadvertantly bent.
For optimum playing conditions:
- carefully clean each CD to remove fingerprints and dust using a soft cloth;
- hold the CDs at the edges and clean from the middle outward;
- never use chemical products to clean (e.g. sprays, antistatic products or thinners) because they could
damage the CD surfaces;
- replace the CDs in their containers after use to avoid creating marks or scratches that could cause the
tracks to jump;
- do not expose the CDs to direct sunlight, high temperatures or moisture for long periods. Avoid bend­
ing;
- do not stick labels onto or write on the recorded surfaces of CDs;
- to remove a CD from its case, press in the centre and lift the disc out by holding carefully around the
edges;
- always hold CDs by the edges. Never touch the surface;
- new CDs may be rough around the edges. When these discs are used, the radio may not play correctly.
- do not use CDs that are scratched, cracked or deformed etc. The use of such discs could lead to mal­
function or damage.
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