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280-8138-00

DB456MC

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English

2. After making these settings, remove the disc

and then reinsert it.

3. When a mixed mode CD is loaded and CD is

set, the track to be played first is MP3/WMA
file data and no sound is heard.

Note:

• When playing a CCCD (Copy Control CD), set the

setting to CD type. When this is set to MP3/WMA
type, the CD cannot be played normally in some
cases.

Disc-In-Play function

As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or
ACC position, this function allows you to turn the
power to the unit and start playing the disc auto-
matically when the disc is inserted even if the
power is not turned on.

Loading a CD

1. Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT

with the label side facing up. The CD plays
automatically after loading.

Notes:

• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be another

CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.

• Discs not bearing the 

 or 

 mark and

CD-ROMs cannot  be played by this unit.

• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may

not be usable.

Backup Eject function

Just pressing the [

Q

] button  ejects the disc even

if the power to the unit was not turned on.

1. Press the [

Q

] button. Remove the disc after it

is ejected.

Notes:

• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this

can damage the CD.

• If a CD is left in the ejected position for 15

seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded. (Auto
reload).

Set to MP3/WMA

Disc

Mixed with CD and
MP3/WMA type tracks

CD type track only

MP3/WMA type track only

Set to CD

Play CD

Play MP3/WMA

Setting

Play CD

Play CD

Play MP3/WMA

Play MP3/WMA

• Do not try to put your hand or fingers in

the disc insertion slot. Also never insert
foreign objects into the slot.

• Do not insert discs where adhesive comes

out from cellophane tape or a rental CD
label, or discs with marks where
cellophane tape or rental CD labels were
removed. It may be impossible to extract
these discs from the unit and they may
cause the unit to break down.

Listening to a disc already loaded
in the unit

Press the [

SRC

] button to select the CD/MP3

mode.

When the unit enters the CD/MP3 mode, play
starts automatically.

If there is no disc loaded, the indication “

NO

DISC

 

appears in the title display.

Radio 

 CD/MP3 

 M-CATCHER 

 Radio…

The mode changes each time the [

SRC

] button is

pressed.

MUSIC CATCHER

In the M-CATCHER (MC) mode, the files
recorded in the built-in flash memory are played
back. Operations for listening to a recording
made using MUSIC CATCHER are the same as

CD/MP3/WMA Operations

”. For operations for

recoding using MUSIC CATCHER, refer to the
section “

MUSIC CATCHER Operations

”.

Pausing play

1. Press the [

] button to pause play. “

PAUSE

appears in the display.

2. To resume CD play, press the [

] button

again.

Displaying CD titles

This unit can display title data for CD-text/MP3/
WMA disc or M-CATCHER, and user titles input
with this unit.

1. Press the [

D

] button to display the title.

2. Each time you press the [

T

] button, the title

display changes in the following order:

CD-TEXT disc

User title (disc) 

 CD-text title (disc) 

 Artist

name 

 CD-text title (track) 

 User title (disc)...

CD/MP3/WMA Operations

 CAUTION

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Summary of Contents for DB456MC

Page 1: ... Operations 14 MUSIC CATCHER Operations 18 Operations Common to Each Mode 20 8 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 22 9 ERROR DISPLAYS 23 10 SPECIFICATIONS 24 Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product Please read this owner s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment After reading this manual be sure to keep it in a handy place e g glove compartment Check the contents of the enclosed warranty c...

Page 2: ...all it directly while in the radio mode RDM button Perform random play while in the CD MP3 MC mode Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder random play while in the MP3 WMA disc MC mode UP DN buttons Select the Folder MP3 WMA disc MC mode only ISR button Recall ISR radio station in memory Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer Store current station into ISR memory radio m...

Page 3: ...ack is erased Perform preset scan while in the radio mode When the button is pressed and held auto store is performed LCD Screen In extreme cold the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken but this is normal The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature Mute indication Manual indication Stereo indication Operation status indication Titles clock etc MP3 indication WM...

Page 4: ...e the sound to skip 3 This unit uses a precision mechanism Even in the event that trouble arises never open the case disassemble the unit or lubricate the rotating parts USE OF CONTROLS ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED S...

Page 5: ... able to get it back out of the CD player or it may damage the CD player Do not use compact discs that have large scratches are misshapen cracked etc Use of such discs may cause misoperation or damage To remove a compact disc from its storage case press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edges Do not use commercially available CD protection sheets or d...

Page 6: ...it slides into the compartment 4 Replace the cover and slide in until it clicks into place Notes Misuse may result in rupture of the battery producing leakage of fluid and resulting in personal injury or damage to surrounding materials Always follow these safety precautions Use only the designated battery When replacing the battery insert properly with polarities oriented correctly Do not subject ...

Page 7: ...or 2 seconds or longer Stores current station into ISR memory radio mode only Switches among main display title display clock display Preset scan When pressed and held for 2 seconds or longer Auto store No function No function Scan play Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play while in the MP3 WMA disc MC mode Repeat play Press and hold the button for 1 second o...

Page 8: ...CP in the orientation as shown in the figure below and put it into the supplied DCP case Ensure the DCP is in the correct orientation DCP DCP case The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks After removing it be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks When the Release button is pressed and the DCP is unlocked the car s vibrations may cause it to fall To prevent damage to the DCP always s...

Page 9: ...reases the volume turning it counterclockwise decreases the volume The volume level is from 0 minimum to 33 maximum Switching the display 1 Press the D button to select the desired display 2 Each time you press the D button the display switches in the following order Main display Title display Clock display Main display Once selected the preferred display becomes the display default When a functio...

Page 10: ... is connected with the car side illumination signal line the display illumination of this unit dims in connection with turning on the car side illumination Basic Operations Radio Operations Listening to the radio 1 Press the SRC button and select the radio mode The frequency appears in the display 2 Press the BND button and select the radio band Each time the button is pressed the radio reception ...

Page 11: ...utton for 2 seconds or longer The stations with good reception are stored automatically to the preset channels Preset scan Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset memory in order This function is useful when searching for a desired station in memory When the button is pressed the SCN will be indicated with preset memory numbers and the stations are tuned in for 7 seconds each in the ord...

Page 12: ... by using single byte letters If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension the file cannot be played 2 Files without MP3 WMA data will not play The indication appears in the play time display if you attempt to play files without MP3 WMA data Logical format File system 1 When writing MP3 WMA file on a CD R disc or CD RW disc please select ISO9660 level 1 2 or...

Page 13: ...k only MP3 WMA type track only Set to CD Play CD Play MP3 WMA Setting Play CD Play CD Play MP3 WMA Play MP3 WMA Do not try to put your hand or fingers in the disc insertion slot Also never insert foreign objects into the slot Do not insert discs where adhesive comes out from cellophane tape or a rental CD label or discs with marks where cellophane tape or rental CD labels were removed It may be im...

Page 14: ...f error Folder Select This function allows you to select a folder containing MP3 WMA files and start playing from the first track in the folder 1 Press the UP or DN button Press the DN button to move to the previous folder Press the UP button to move to the next folder 2 3 4 5 1 Root folder Press the UP button while in the final folder to shift to the first folder Folder without an MP3 WMA file is...

Page 15: ...mation written on the disc 1 Press and hold the ER button for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the play list mode Play list play is possible only when there is a file whose extension is M3U on the CD R RW Up to 5 play lists can be recognized and up to 255 files can be recognized per play list 2 Press the a or d button to change the track 3 Press the DN button to move to the previous play list ...

Page 16: ...sly recorded INCLUDED shows on the display If there is no empty folder available FOLDER FUL shows on the display When the memory capacity is used up MEMO FULL shows on the display and recording is canceled Recording cannot be performed during SCN RPT and RDM In such cases BUSY shows on the display The a d BND and SCN RPT RDM buttons are invalid during recording When these buttons are pressed INVAL...

Page 17: ...track currently being played back is erased FLD ERASE 1 Press the SRC button to select the MC mode 2 Play back any track of the folder to be erased and press the ER button to select FLD ERASE 3 While FLD ERASE is showing on the display press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer The title display shows ERASING as the folder currently being played back is erased ALL ERASE 1 Press the SRC butt...

Page 18: ... and the display returns to the screen saver display The factory default setting is ON 2 1 Select SCREEN SVR 3 1 Turn the ROTARY knob to select the setting Each time you turning the ROTARY knob the setting changes in the following order SS OFF SS ON SS MESSAGE Entering MESSAGE INFORMATION When the use of the message is selected for the screen saver setting you can change the contents of the messag...

Page 19: ...lect a character Each time you press the BND button the character changes in the following order Capital letters Numbers Symbols Capital letters 8 Turn the ROTARY knob to select the desired character 9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 to enter up to 10 characters for the title 10 Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer to store the title into memory and cancel title input mode Mode Number of titles C...

Page 20: ...ce with a fuse of the same amperage If the fuse blows again consult your store of purchase Consult your store of purchase 1 Turn the unit off 2 Remove all wires attached to the power antenna lead Check each wire for a possible short to ground using an ohm meter 3 Turn the unit back on 4 Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power antenna lead one by one If the amplifiers turn off before all ...

Page 21: ...SC cannot be played due to scratches etc A DISC is loaded upside down inside the CD deck and does not play The format of the flash memory is damaged There is a failure with the flash memory An error during recording scratch on the disc or error due to sound skips CD MP3 WMA M CATCHER Cause Error Display This is a failure of CD deck s mechanism and consult your store of purchase Replace with a non ...

Page 22: ...proximately 173 minutes 43 tracks 4 minutes for each 10 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Maximum Power Output 208 W 52 W 4 ch Continuous Average Power Output 17 W 4 into 4 Ω 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 THD Bass Control Action 100 Hz 14 dB 14dB Treble Control Action 10 kHz 14dB 14dB Line Output Level CD 1 kHz 1 8 V General Power Supply Voltage 14 4 V DC 10 8 to 15 6 V allowable negative ground Current Consumption Less t...

Page 23: ... Operations 14 MUSIC CATCHER Operations 18 Operations Common to Each Mode 20 8 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 22 9 ERROR DISPLAYS 23 10 SPECIFICATIONS 24 Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product Please read this owner s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment After reading this manual be sure to keep it in a handy place e g glove compartment Check the contents of the enclosed warranty c...

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