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To insert multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold
#LOAD for
more than two seconds, a
beep sounds and Loading All
Discs displays.
2. The display, the beeps, and the
load indicator light prompts
when to insert each CD.
3. Insert a CD label side up
partway into the slot.
4. The CD player will pull the CD
in and begin playing if the
radio is on.
The load function is canceled when:
A CD has not been inserted
for 10 seconds.
ZEJECT is pressed.
The radio is turned off.Ejecting CDs
ZEJECT:Press to stop a CD
while it is playing or to eject a
CD when it is not playing. Eject can
be activated with the ignition and
the radio off. If an ejected CD is not
removed with 10 seconds, it will be
automatically pulled back into
the player.
To eject a single CD with the radio
with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press
ZEJECT.
2. Press the numbered or softkey
that the disc is assigned to
within 3 seconds.
To eject all CDs with the radio with
a six-disc CD player:
1. Press and hold
ZEJECT for
more than two seconds, a
beep sounds and Ejecting All
Discs displays.
2. The display, the beeps, and the
load indicator light prompts
when to remove each CD.The eject function is canceled when:
A CD has not been removed
for 10 seconds.
#LOAD is pressed.
The radio is turned off.
Playing CDs
RPT/ REPEAT:When Repeat is
selected, tracks or discs can
be repeated.
To use repeat with the radio with a
single CD player, press RPT to
replay the current track continuously.
Press it again to cancel repeat.
To use repeat with the radio with a
six-disc CD player, press the
softkey below REPEAT to select
between.
REPEAT TRACK
REPEAT DISC
RDM/RANDOM:When random is
selected, all tracks or discs are
played in random order.
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CD:Press to start playback of a
CD already in the drive if it was not
the last audio source.
CD
j:Press to pause and resume
playback of the CD. Press to start
playback of a CD already in the
player if it was not the last audio
source.
j(Pause):Press to pause and
resume playback of the CD.
r(Fast Reverse):Press and hold
to quickly move backward within
the current track.
[(Fast Forward):Press and hold
to quickly move forward within the
current track.
rDISC (Previous):Press to select
the previous disc for playback.
[DISC (Next):Press to select the
next disc for playback.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press to stop CD
playback and use the AUX input.
Playing an MP3 Disc
For more information on how to
play an MP3 CD-R/RW disc,
seeUsing an MP3 on page 6-19.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced
because of CD quality, the method
of recording, the quality of the
music that has been recorded, and
the way the CD has been handled.
If the surface of a CD is soiled,
take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild,
neutral detergent solution mixed
with water, and clean it. Make sure
the wiping process starts from
the center to the edge.
Handle CDs carefully.
Do not touch the bottom side of
a CD while handling it; this
could damage the surface.
Pick up CDs by grasping the
outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Store CDs in their original cases
or other protective cases and
away from direct sunlight
and dust.
Care of the CD Player
Notice:If a label is added to a CD,
or more than one CD is inserted
into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched
or damaged CDs, the CD player
could be damaged. While using
the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep
the CD player and the loading slot
free of foreign materials, liquids,
and debris.
Do not add any label to a CD, it
could get caught in the CD player.
If a CD is recorded on a personal
computer and a description label
is needed, label the top of the
recorded CD with a marking pen.
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The rear auxiliary input connector is
located on the back of the radio.
See your dealer/retailer for
more information about this feature.
To disable the rear auxiliary input
on the radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to
enter the Option Menu, AUDIO is
highlighted.
2. Turn the volume knob until
REAR AUX highlights.
3. Press the volume knob to enter
the REAR AUX setting.
4. Turn the volume knob to turn the
rear auxiliary input ON or OFF.
5. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.To disable the rear auxiliary input on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Option Menu, Audio is
highlighted.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Rear
AUX highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Rear AUX setting.
4. Turn the MENU knob to turn the
rear auxiliary input On or Off.
5. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
6. Select the Back option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.AUX (Auxiliary):Press AUX to
switch between the front and
rear AUX input jack.
Press the AUX button to start audio
playback from the portable audio
player that is connected to the front
AUX input jack, if this was the
last source.
Volume:Turn to increase or
decrease the volume of the portable
player. Additional volume
adjustments to the portable device
may be needed.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio
when a portable audio device is
playing.
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Additional Features
Help Prompts:Allows help
information to be displayed for
eight seconds after the request for
that button or feature has been
made. To enable or disable help
prompts:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Help
Prompts highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to access
the Help Prompts menu.
4. Turn the MENU knob to turn
change the setting to On or Off.
5. Press the MENU knob to save
the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
|(Help):Press to receive
information about how the radio
functions.To use help for a radio button on
the radio with a single CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Press the volume knob to
highlight the menu item.
3. Press any of the radio buttons to
display the help text.
4. Press
|again to go back
one level.
To use help for a radio button on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until “What
does each button do?” highlights,
and press the MENU knob.
3. Press any of the radio buttons to
display its help text. To go back
one level, press
|again.To use help for a radio function on
the radio with a single CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Press the volume knob to
highlight the menu item.
3. Turn the volume knob to highlight
a desired help topic to display
the help text.
4. Press
|again to go back
one level.
To use help for a radio function on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press
|to enter the help menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until
“Help Topics” highlights,
and press the MENU knob.
3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
a desired help topic to display its
help text. To go back one level,
press
|again.
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Startup Screen:To enable or
disable the startup screen on the
radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until
Welcome highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to access
the Welcome menu.
4. Turn the MENU knob to change
the setting to On or Off.
5. Press the MENU knob to save
the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
Display Settings:The display
brightness and illumination can only
be adjusted while the radio is on.
The brightness adjustment range is
from−5 to +5 and the illumination
adjustment range is from STD
(standard) to−5.To change the brightness and
illumination settings on the radio
with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the volume knob until DISP
SETUP (display setup) highlights.
3. Press the volume enter the DISP
SETUP menu.
4. Turn the volume knob until either
ILLN MODE (illumination mode)
or BRIGHTNESS highlights.
5. Press the volume knob to enter
either setting.
6. Turn the volume knob to change
the setting.
7. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.To change the brightness and
illumination settings on the radio
with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until
Display highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to access
the Display setup menu and the
option for Brightness highlights.
4. Turn the MENU knob to change
the setting.
5. Press the MENU knob to save
the setting.
6. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
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Speed Dependent Volume (SDV):
The SDV system automatically
adjusts the radio volume to
compensate for driving noise.
The SDV system can only be
adjusted while the radio is on.
As the speed of the vehicle
increases or decreases, the radio
volume increases or decreases.
The SDV adjustment range for the
radio with a single CD player is
between OFF and CUR 6, and the
adjustment range for the radio
with a six-disc CD player is
between 0 and 5.
To adjust the SDV setting on the
radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the volume knob until AUD
SETUP (audio setup) highlights.
3. Press the volume knob to enter
the AUD SETUP menu.4. Turn the volume knob until SD
VOLUME (speed dependent
volume) highlights.
5. Press the volume knob to enter
the SD VOLUME settings.
6. Turn the volume knob to adjust
the SD VOLUME setting.
7. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
To adjust the SDV setting on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to
enter the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Audio
Setup highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio Setup menu.
4. Turn the MENU knob until Speed
Vol (speed volume) highlights.
5. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Speed Vol settings.6. Turn the MENU knob to adjust
the Speed Vol setting.
7. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
Dynamic Distortion Limiter (DDL):
The DDL system limits the amount
of audio distortion that can be heard.
The DDL system can only be
adjusted while the radio is on.
When the distortion level reaches a
preset limit, the radio automatically
reduces the volume until the
distortion is reduced. The DDL
adjustment range is between OFF
and CUR 3.
To adjust the DDL setting on the
radio with a single CD player:
1. Press the volume knob to enter
the Options Menu and the
option for AUDIO highlights.
2. Turn the volume knob until AUD
SETUP highlights.
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3. Press the volume knob to enter
the AUD SETUP menu.
4. Turn the volume knob until DDL
highlights.
5. Press the volume knob to enter
the DDL setting.
6. Turn the volume knob to adjust
the DDL setting.
7. Press the volume knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
To adjust the DDL setting on
the radio with a six-disc CD player:
1. Press the MENU knob to
enter the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Audio
Setup highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio Setup menu.
4. Turn the MENU knob until DDL
highlights.5. Press the MENU knob to enter
the DDL setting.
6. Turn the MENU knob to change
the DDL setting.
7. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
Conrmation Beeps:Conrmation
beeps are used to indicate various
actions by the radio. The beeps can
only be turned on or off on the
radio with a six-disc CD player while
it is on. The conrmation beep
options are:
On:The radio beeps when storing
radio a station, inserting or to
removing a CD, or when the LOAD
ALL or the EJECT ALL functions
have started.
CD Only:The radio beeps when
inserting or removing a CD.
Off:The radio does not beep.To change the options for the beeps:
1. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Options Menu.
2. Turn the MENU knob until Audio
Setup highlights.
3. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Audio Setup menu.
4. Turn the MENU knob until Beeps
highlights.
5. Press the MENU knob to enter
the Beeps setting.
6. Turn the MENU knob to change
the Beeps setting.
7. Press the MENU knob to save
and exit the setting.
8. Select the BACK option or wait
eight seconds to exit the menu.
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REPEAT:Select to repeat tracks
or folders.
To use REPEAT:
1. Press the softkey below the
REPEAT label to display the
different repeat modes.
2. Press the softkey below REPEAT
TRACK, REPEAT DISC, or
REPEAT FOLDER to chose
that mode.
3. Press the softkey below the
active repeat mode to cancel
the repeat mode.
BROWSE MODE:Folders and
tracks of an MP3 disc can be found
easier by using the browse mode.
Finding a track in the current folder:
1. Press the softkey below
BROWSE MODE. The les in
the active folder display and the
active track is highlighted.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the desired track.3. Press the MENU knob to play
the highlighted track.
4. Press the softkey below EXIT to
exit browse mode.
Finding a track in a different folder:
1. Press the softkey below
BROWSE MODE. The les in
the active folder display and the
active track is highlighted.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
‘Folder Listing’.
3. Press the MENU knob to list all
the folders on the CD.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the desired folder.
5. Press the MENU knob to list the
tracks in the highlighted folder.
6. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the desired track.
7. Press the MENU knob to play
the highlighted track.
8. Press the softkey below EXIT to
exit browse mode.Finding a playlist:
1. Press the softkey below
BROWSE MODE. The les in
the active folder display and the
active track is highlighted.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
‘Playlists’.
3. Press the MENU knob to list all
the playlists on the CD.
4. Turn the MENU knob to highlight
the desired playlist.
5. Press the MENU knob to play
the highlighted playlist.
6. Press the softkey below EXIT to
exit browse mode.
DISC
[(Next Folder):Press and
hold for more than two seconds
to go to the next folder.
DISC
r(Previous Folder):Press
and hold for more than two seconds
to go to the previous folder.
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