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NOTE
lWhen the clock button ()is
released, the seconds are reset to
“ 00 ”.
lIf the power supply to the unit is
interrupted (if the fuse blows or the
vehicle's battery is disconnected), the
clock will need to be reset.
Changing the display mode
The display on the unit can be changed by
pressing the clock button (
). This
alternates the display between clock mode
and normal mode. When the clock mode
has been selected, the time will be
displayed.
NOTE
The displays when using the audio
differ in clock mode and normal mode.
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qOperating the Radio
Band selector button Satellite button*
Display
Channel preset buttons Scan button
Manual tuning dial
*For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio. Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio\
unit.For information on use, read the manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit.
Subscription of SIRIUS digital satellite radio service is available in the U.S. (Except Alaska and Hawaii). Seek tuning
button
Auto memory
button/Electric
serial number
button*
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
)to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1 →FM2 →AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, “ST ”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the “ST ”indicator will go
out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
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qOperating the In-Dash CD Changerí
Display CD slot
Disc-in indicator CD play button
Random button
Repeat button
Disc up button Reverse button
Load button
Power/Volume dial
Channel preset buttons
CD eject
button
Scan button
Fast-forward
button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Disc down
button
Inserting the CD
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism
will set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on the
CD.
The disc number, the track number and
the elapsed play back time for the current
track will be displayed.NOTE
lWhen the clock is displayed, the
elapsed play back time will not be
displayed. To display the elapsed
play back time, turn the audio
control dial to the right. Turn the dial
to the left to return to the previous
display.
lA CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads “WAIT ”. A beeping
sound can be heard during this
waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume dial and
the load button (
) for about 2
seconds will turn this beeping sound
ON or OFF.
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qAntitheft Systemí
Display
Channel preset buttons
Antitheft indicator light
Auto memory
button
To deter theft of your vehicle's audio unit,
it has an integrated antitheft system. The
system is designed to accept a code
number that makes the unit inoperable if it
is stolen.
This system will be activated if the power
source is ever disconnected from or in any
way interrupted to the audio unit. When
the system is activated, the audio system
will not operate when reconnected to a
power supply, and “CODE ”will flash on
the display until the correct code number
is input. If the antitheft system is
activated, reset the unit.CAUTION
Read and understand all code setting
procedures before attempting to input
your personal code number.
The personal code number is only
shown on the audio unit display while it
is being set. Once it is input and stored
by the unit, it is never again displayed.
For that reason, be very careful to
immediately record your personal code
number, and never let an unauthorized
person set a code.
NOTE
Although the audio unit is operable
without the code number being set, we
recommend that you set your personal
code number.
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*If your vehicle is not equipped with rear
speakers, adjust the power/volume dial so
level is even.
2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows:
Indication Turn Left Turn Right
Decrease bass Increase bass
Decrease
mid-range Increase
mid-range
Decrease
treble Increase
treble
Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound
to the rear
Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound
to the right
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any
mode, the volume function will be
automatically selected. To reset bass,
mid-range, treble, fade, and balance,
press the audio control dial for 2
seconds. The unit will beep and “CL ”
will be displayed.
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Changing the display mode
The display on the unit can be changed by
pressing the clock button (
). This
alternates the display between time and
audio. When the clock mode has been
selected, the time will be displayed.
NOTE
If audio operation is selected while the
time mode is on, the selected audio
mode will be displayed for 10 seconds,
then the display will revert to the time
mode.
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qOperating the Radio
Band selector buttons Display
Channel preset buttons
Scan button
Manual tunin
g dial
Seek tuning
button
Auto memory
button
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
or
) to turn the radio on.
Band selection
Choose AM by pressing the AM button
(
) and FM by pressing the FM1/2
button (
).
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, “ST ”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the “ST ”indicator will go
out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
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qOperating the Mini Disc (MD) Playerí
Display MD play button
Reverse button
Repeat button
MD display
MD slot
Random buttonFast-forward button
MD eject
buttonDisplay
button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Scan
button
Inserting the MD
Insert the MD, label-side up with the
arrow pointed to the slot. The auto-
loading mechanism will set the MD and
begin play. There will be a short lapse
before play begins while the player reads
the digital signals on the MD.
Playing
Press the MD play button (
)to
start playing when a MD is in the unit.
Ejecting the MD
Press the MD eject button (
) to eject the
MD.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
(
) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (
)
to reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button (
) once to
skip forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Press the track down button (
) once to
skip back to the beginning of the current
track.
Music scan
This feature helps to find a program by
playing about the first 10 seconds of each
track.
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