
Contents
2ContentsGeneral information
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Introduction
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Remember
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Important information concerning the 
handling of your radio equipment
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Soft-Clipping Function
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Protection against overloading
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Volume in reverse
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Important notes for radio reception
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Using your CD player
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Tips when handling CDs
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Important for care
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Tips for handling your CD-ROM
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We recommend
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Brief instructions
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General overview
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Settings
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AUDIO Menu
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Sound setting memory
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MENU function
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Possible functions in the Menu
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Radio mode
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Search functions
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Selecting wavelength and memory bank
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Selecting preset stations
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Storing preset stations
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Storing all preset stations of one waveband 
(auto-store function)
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Switching to traffic reports (TP function)*
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CD mode
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CD mode
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Selecting CD mode
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Selecting CD tracks
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Searching through individual tracks
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Random play function
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PAUSE Function
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INFO function
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MP3 mode
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What are MP3 files?
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Accepted recording formats
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Information from the ID3 data field
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Structure of folders and files
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AUX* Mode
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AUX-IN* connection
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AUX-IN* connection
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AUX-IN* Operation
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Auxiliary input volume
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MEDIA-IN* mode
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MEDIA-IN* connection
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MEDIA-IN* connection
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USB/iPod® from Apple*
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Selecting tracks from the USB/iPod®
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Searching through individual tracks
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Random play function
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PAUSE Function
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INFO Function
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Important information concerning 
the CD reader
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Precautionary measures for the use of laser 
equipment
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Tips for CD mode
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Tips on cleaning CDs
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Introduction5
IntroductionImportant Information. Traffic safetyTravelling on today's roads requires the driver's full attention at all times.
Only operate the radio and its various functions when the traffic situation 
really permits this.
WARNING
•Before starting the trip, you should familiarise yourself with the 
different radio functions.•High audio volume may represent a danger to you and to others.•Adjust the volume in a way that you can distinguish surrounding noise, 
for example, horns and sirens, etc.•Radio settings should be made when the car is stopped or by a 
passenger.
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Remember
6RememberImportant information concerning the handling of your radio equipmentUse when driving
Travelling on today's roads requires the driver's full attention at all times.
Thanks to their many sophisticated features, modern radio equipments 
provide a great variety of entertainment forms and a range of information on 
traffic and road conditions, etc.
However, the radio, with all its possibilities, should only be used if traffic 
conditions really allow it.
For example, changing CDs or reading song titles while driving may easily 
lead to dangerous situations.
T h e  r a d i o  v o l u m e  s h o u l d  b e  s e t  s o  t h a t  a co u s t i c  si g na ls  f r o m  o u t si d e  ca n  a l s o  
be heard at all times.
WARNING
Please keep your attention on driving as a priority!Soft-Clipping FunctionThe radio has an automatic volume reduction system to avoid distortion and 
possible damage to the radio and speakers. The majority of the time, this adjustment is made when the volume indicator 
is not visible (normal screen for the selected source) and the change is not 
noticeable.
Remember that if this protection is activated when the temporary volume 
indicator is visible, it will appear to be a reduction of the volume selected by 
the user.
Protection against overloadingIn the event of high temperatures and/or large volumes, the protection circuit 
may react.
During this phase, to discharge the amplifiers, the final stages of the 
speakers are disconnected.Volume in reverseIn vehicles equipped with a parking distance warning system, the volume of 
the current audio source is automatically lowered when reverse gear is 
engaged.
This volume can be changed while reverse is engaged.
If the volume is not modified, when reverse is disengaged the previous 
volume setting is restored.
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Remember7
If the volume is modified, when reverse gear is disengaged the audio source 
will stay at the set volume and, as long as the maximum volume is not 
exceeded, it will be memorised for the next time reverse gear is engaged.Important notes for radio receptionAlternative Frequency selection (AF)
This function is only available on FM.
Some RDS programmes can be broadcast by various stations with different 
frequencies.
If function is ON, available alternative frequency searches for the selected 
radio stations are done.
Your radio automatically (and quietly) chooses the strongest signal for the 
selected station.
If you are driving through an area with bad coverage, each automatic re-tune 
will result in short breaks or slight changes in volume in the audio source.
Signal reflected
When driving in built-up or mountainous areas, the signal may be affected. 
Interference is normal and is not a fault in the radio.Using your CD player– Do not insert credit cards, coins or other objects inside the CD 
unit. – Do not insert irregular-shaped discs, discs with anti-scratch 
protection or discs with labels attached inside the unit.
– Do not insert DVDs, Dual-Disc, DVD+, Flip Disc as these contain  large quantities of information and can not be read.
– Only use standard 12 cm diameter CDs.
– Some anti-copy CDs cannot be played in the unit.
– Store discs in their cases when not in use.
– Insert the CD into the unit until the mechanism automatically  pulls it.
– Insert CD with the printed side facing upwards and at the correct  angle into the front opening of the radio.
– Do not try to insert a CD when there is already a CD in the unit.
– The radio is fitted with a disconnection protective device and  when the temperature of the CD unit is too high, the radio 
switches to the last selected source.
– The playing time of files recorded with a variable bit rate may not  be accurate
Tips when handling CDs– Hold the CD by the edge or by the edges and through the central hole. Figure prints and scratches reduce sound quality.
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Remember
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– CDs left in direct sunlight or very high temperatures may be damaged or may block the CD player.
– Normally CD-R/CD-RW discs have an operating temperature of -5  to 55 °C. Please, see the manufacturer specifications for the 
CD.Important for care– Do not use fluids such as benzene or solvents to clean CDs as these may scratch the surface of the disc.
– Use soft non-fray cloths and clean in straight lines from the  centre to the outer edge. If dirt is very incrusted, use commercial 
CD cleaners and check manufacturer information.
– CDs recorded using Windows Vista in UDF format can not  normally be played. The ISO- 9660 format should be used.Tips for handling your CD-ROM•Depending on the quality of the medium and the characteristics of the 
recording some CDs may not be read. This is normal and is not a sign of 
malfunction.•Each burning session on a CD-R or CD-RW must be closed.•Compatibility with the International Standard for CD-DA (Digital Audio) 
discs is guaranteed.•Copyright laws must be observed when making copies.
•The playing of CD-RW discs is not guaranteed.•The following formats of file types/audio can not be played:
– MP3 files without extension “mp3”
– Audio files simply renamed as “mp3”
– Other different formats of MP3 (e.g. WMA)
–Play lists
–New formatsWe recommend•Recordable CDs with a maximum of 74 minutes playing time in accord-
ance with ISO-9660 level 1 or 2.•Generate MP3 files with a maximum bit rate of 320 kbps•Avoid using hybrid CDs (MP3 files and other file types)•Do not generate discs with more than 8 levels of sub-folder.•Shorten the names of MP3 files to 64 characters and names of artists, 
album and songs to 32 characters.
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Brief instructions9
Brief instructions General overview  Pause 
1)
– When the pause function is on, the audio from the current source is inter-
rupted until the function is switched off. To activate the function briefly 
press button    ⇒fig. 1 . The loudspeaker symbol on the display 
appears with a line through it. To deactivate the function briefly press 
button   or turn button   to increase the volume.  On / off 
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Switching on/off : The radio is switched on and off by pushing the knob 
once.
 RADIO Button
– This allows you to select AM or FM wavelengths.
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Brief instructions
10 MEDIA Button
– This selects CD or external audio source (where available)
 AUDIO Button
– This permits the selection of a sound property (treble, mid, bass) and  volume distribution (balance, fader). The settings can also be adjusted 
using the rotary knob  .
 MENU Button
– This allows certain functions depending on the operating mode to be  adjusted using the rotary knob    ⇒page 11.
 SCAN Button
– This plays the radio stations in radio mode or songs in CD/external audio  source mode for a set time.
 MIX Button
– This enables songs in CD/external audio source mode to be played in  random order.
 TP Button (TRAFFIC PROGRAMME)
– It allows to activate or deactivate the traffic reports, interrupting the  reproduction of other sources, if necessary.
 Buttons  , 
– Radio: Press the button briefly to search for a station .
– CD: Press briefly for track selection; press and hold if you wish to hear  fast forward or reverse within a track .
 EJECT Button  . CD eject button
– The CD is ejected from the player.
 Slot for inserting CD
– Push the audio CD with the printed side facing up into the CD slot to the  point where it is automatically pulled in.  Display
– All information on the current operating status as well as the current allo- cation of the multi-function keys   and   is displayed.
 Functions allocated to multi-function buttons.
– Variable functions allocated to multi-function buttons   and  .
   Multi-function buttons
– The function of these keys depends on the operating mode. The current  multi-function key assignment is shown on the display.
 Rotary knob
– Switching on
2): Press once to switch the radio unit on.
– Switching off2): Press the rotary knob until the unit switches off. 
Switching off is only possible in the main screen of any of the audio 
sources (e.g. it cannot be switched off when the radio displays one of the 
menus).
– Volume settings : Turn the knob to the right to increase the volume and 
to the left to lower the volume.
– Pressing button outside the selection menu
2): Alternatively, the radio 
can be switched on/off to mute.
– Selection menus : Turn the button to the right to go forwards in a clock-
wise direction in the menu or to go to the next song in CD /external audio 
source mode. Turn the button to the left to go forwards in anti-clockwise 
direction in the menu or to go to the previous song in CD /external audio 
source mode. Press the button to confirm or select the option which is lit.
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Settings11
SettingsAUDIO Menu 
From the Audio Menu, the following settings can be made:
trebleTreble settings
mid Mid settings
bass Bass settings
and the volume distribution:
balance Balance between left and right channels
fader Fade between front and rear channels
3)
To select the desired setting:
– Press the function key  .
– Turn button   to select the setting.
– Press button   to access setting change display.
– Turn button   to change the setting.
The change of the setting will be shown in a bar on the display.
To activate the desired setting:
– Press the rotary knob to confirm the new value.
To cancel the setting:
– Press the   button.
This takes you back to Menu.
To return to the main screen of the selected source, press the   
button.
Fig. 2  Audio MenuFig. 3  Selector bar for 
one of the settings
3)Only if rear loudspeakers are fitted.
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