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1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob
2. BAND Select Button
3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob
4. AUTO SEEK Select Button
5. Best Station Memory (BSM) Button
6. PRESET Station Select Buttons
TQ420
STEREO RADIO PLAYER OPERATION (M420) (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion. Press the knob to switch the power
on. The LCD shows the radio frequency
in the radio mode or the tape direction
indicator in the tape mode. To switch the
power off, press the knob again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the volume and counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
AVC(Auto Volume Control) Feature
As the car runs faster, its running noise
also becomes louder.
To compensate this noise, this unit imple-
ments AVC feature that increases car
audio’s volume level automatically when
the car runs faster.2. BAND Select Button
Pressing the button changes
the AM(MW, LW), FM1 and FM2 bands.
3. TUNE/MODE Select Knob
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the frequency and counterclockwise to
reduce the frequency.
Mode Select Knob
Pressing the MODE knob changes the
BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and
BALANCE mode.
The mode selected is shown on the dis-
play.
After selecting the each mode, rotate the
mode select knob clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
BASS Control
To increase the BASS, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the BASS,
rotate the knob counterclockwise.
MIDDLE Control
To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the MID-
DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
TREBLE Control
To increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the TRE-
BLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
FADER Control
Rotate the control knob clockwise to
emphasize the rear speaker sound (front
speaker sound will be attenuated). When
the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, the front speaker sound will be
emphasized (rear speaker sound will be
attenuated).
✽✽
NOTICE
For the VAN type car, FADER control
feature is not supported(no rear speakerequipped).
BALANCE Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize
the right speaker sound (left speaker
sound will be attenuated). When the con-
trol knob is turned counterclockwise, the
left speaker sound will be emphasized
(right speaker sound will be attenuated).
AM/FM
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4. AUTO SEEK Select Button
(Automatic Channel Selection)
Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the side is pressed, the unit
will automatically tune to the next higher
frequency and when the side ispressed, it will automatically tune to the
next lower frequency.
5. Best Station Memory (BSM) Button
When the BSM button is pressed, the six channels from the highest field intensity
are selected next and stored in memory.The stations selected are stored in thesequence of frequency from the first pre-
set key.
6. PRESET STATION Select Buttons
Six stations for AM(MW, LW), FM1 and
FM2 respectively can be preset in the
electronic memory circuit. HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM(MW, LW) and twelve FM stations
may be programmed into the memory of
the radio. Then, by simply pressing the
AM(MW, LW) / FM select button and/or
one of the six station select buttons, you
may recall any of these stations instantly.
To program the stations, follow thesesteps:
Press AM(MW, LW)/FM selector to set
the band for AM(MW, LW), FM1 and FM2.
Select the desired station to be stored by seek or manual tuning.
Determine the preset station select button you wish to use to access thatstation.
Press the station select button for more than two seconds. A select button indi-
cator will show in the display indicating
which select button you have
depressed. The frequency display willflash after it has been stored into the
memory. You should then release the
button, and proceed to program the
next desired station. A total of 24 sta-
tions can be programmed by selecting
one AM(MW, LW) and two FM station
per button. When completed, any preset station
may be recalled by selecting AM(MW,
LW), FM1 or FM2 band and the appro-
priate station button.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The audio sys-tem mechanism may be damaged if you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms could occur.
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1. Tape Program/AUX Button
2. Tape Eject Button
3. DOLBY Button
4. REPEAT (RPT) Button
5. AUTO MUSIC Search (AMS) Button
6. FF/REW Button
CASSETTE TAPE PLYER OPERATION (M420) (IF EQUIPPED)TQ420
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1. TAPE PROGRAM/AUX Button
This allows you to play the reverse side
of the tape by merely pressing the pro-
gram button. The PLAY and an arrow will
appear in the display to show the tapedirection.
If you press this button more than 0.8
second. you can change to AUX mode.
AUX mode is available only when AUX jack is plugged in and will change back
to the last mode if you pull it out.
2. TAPE EJECT Button
When the button is pressed with a cassette loaded, the cassette will eject.
When the button is pressed during FF/REW mode, the cassette will eject.
3. DOLBY Button
If you get background noise during tape
PLAY, you can reduce this considerably
by merely pressing the DOLBY button. If
you want to cancel the DOLBY feature,
press the button again.
4. REPEAT (RPT) Button
To repeat the track you are currently listening to, press the RPT button. To cancel , press again. If you do not release RPT operation
when the track ends, it will automati-
cally be replayed.
This process will continue until you
push the button again.
5. AUTO MUSIC Search (AMS) Button
Press the button to find the starting point
of each song in a prerecorded music
tape. The quiet space between songs
(must have at least a 4 sec. gap) can be
identified by the AUTO MUSIC Search
button.
Pressing the will play the begin- ning of the next music segment.
Pressing the will start replay at the beginning of the music just listened to.
To stop FF or REW action, press the button again.
6. FF/REW Button
Fast forward tape winding starts when the FF button is pressed during PLAY
or REW mode.
PLAY starts when the FF button is pressed again during FF mode.
Tape rewinding starts when the REW button is pressed during PLAY or
FF mode. PLAY starts when the REW button
pressed again during REW mode.
✽✽ NOTICE
When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise may
occur during playback. If this happens,
use the orignal power source of theportable audio device(e.g., batteries).
CAUTION
Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot as damage to
the unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The playbackmechanism may be damaged if
you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms could
occur.
When no device is connected to the AUX cable, please pull out thecable from the JACK on the car.(AUX MODE is operational and
noise may heard in the AUXMODE.)
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Features of your vehicle
1. POWER ON-OFF, VOLUME Control Knob
2. BAND Select Button
3. TUNE/AUDIO Control Knob
4. AUTO SEEK Select Button
5. Best Station Memory (BSM) Button
6. EQ Button
7. PRESET Station Select Buttons
8. AUDIO Mode SelectTQ445MP3
STEREO RADIO PLAYER OPERATION (M445MP3) (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. POWER ON-OFF Control Knob
The radio unit may be operated when the
ignition key is in the "ACC" or “ON” posi-
tion. Press the knob to switch the power
on. The LCD shows the radio frequency
in the radio mode, the tape direction indi-
cator in the tape mode or CD track in
either the CD mode or CD AUTO
CHANGER mode. To switch the power
off, press the knob again.
VOLUME Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the volume and counterclockwise to
reduce the volume.
AVC(Auto Volume Control) Feature
As the car runs faster, its running noise
also becomes louder.
To compensate this noise, this unit imple-
ments AVC feature that increases car
audio’s volume level automatically when
the car runs faster.
2. BAND Select Button
Pressing the FM/AM button changes the
AM(MW, LW), FM1 and FM2 bands. The
mode selected is shown on the display. 3. TUNE/AUDIO Control Knob
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase
the frequency and counterclockwise to
reduce the frequency.
AUDIO Control Knob
Pressing the AUDIO Mode select button
changes the BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE,
FADER and BALANCE mode. The mode
selected is shown on the display.
BASS Control
To increase the BASS, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the BASS,
rotate the knob counterclockwise.
MIDDLE Control
To increase the MIDDLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the MID-
DLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
TREBLE Control
To increase the TREBLE, rotate the knob
clockwise, while to decrease the TRE-
BLE, rotate the knob counterclockwise.
FADER Control
Rotate the control knob clockwise to
emphasize the rear speaker sound (front
speaker sound will be attenuated). When
the control knob is turned counterclock-
wise, the front speaker sound will be
emphasized (rear speaker sound will be
attenuated).
✽✽
NOTICE
For the VAN type car, FADER Control
feature is not supported(no rear speakerequipped).
BALANCE Control
Rotate the knob clockwise to emphasize
the right speaker sound (left speaker
sound will be attenuated). When the con-
trol knob is turned counterclockwise, the
left speaker sound will be emphasized
(right speaker sound will be attenuated).
4. AUTO SEEK Select Button (Automatic Channel Selection)
Press the AUTO SEEK select button.
When the side is pressed, the unit will
automatically tune to the next higher fre-
quency and when the side is pressed,
it will automatically tune to the next lower
frequency.
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5. Best Station Memory (BSM)Button
When the BSM button is pressed, the six channels from the highest field intensity
are selected next and stored in memory.The stations selected are stored in thesequence frequency from the first preset
key.
6. EQ Button
Press the EQ button to select the CLAS-
SIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ and OFF MODE
for the desired tone quality. Each press of
the button changes the display as fol-
lows;
7. PRESET STATION Select Buttons
Six stations for AM(MW, LW), FM1 and
FM2 respectively can be preset in the
electronic memory circuit. HOW TO PRESET STATIONS
Six AM(MW, LW) and twelve FM stations
may be programmed into the memory of
the radio. Then, by simply pressing the
AM(MW, LW) / FM select button and/or
one of the six station select buttons, you
may recall any of these stations instantly.
To program the stations, follow thesesteps:
Press AM(MW, LW)/FM selector to set
the band for AM(MW, LW), FM1 and FM2.
Select the desired station to be stored by seek or manual tuning.
Determine the preset station select button you wish to use to access thatstation.
Press the station select button for more than two seconds. A select button indi-
cator will show in the display indicating
which select button you have
depressed. The frequency display willflash after it has been stored into the
memory. You should then release the
button, and proceed to program the
next desired station. A total of 24 sta-
tions can be programmed by selecting
one AM(MW, LW) and two FM station
per button. When completed, any preset station
may be recalled by selecting AM(MW,
LW), FM1 or FM2 band and the appro-
priate station button.
8. AUDIO Mode select Button
Pressing the AUDIO Mode select button
changes the BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE,
FADER and BALANCE mode. The mode
selected is shown on the display.
After selecting the each mode, rotate the
TUNE knob clockwise or counterclock-
wise.
CLASSIC ➟POP ➟ROCK ➟JAZZ ➟DEFEATCAUTION
Do not place beverages close to
the audio system. The audio sys-tem mechanism may be damaged if you spill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damageto the system mechanisms couldoccur.