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OWNER'S MANUAL

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ESN E8 High-Power CD Receiver with

Multi Control and Remote

MODEL     

CD8443

DIVISION OF FUJITSU TEN CORP. OF AMERICA

19600 SOUTH VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90502

(310) 327-2151

090001-1442A700

0303 (Y.O)

CUSTOMER NOTICE

Please retain this booklet and write in the serial number of your CD8443 for 

identification. The serial number is labeled or stamped on the chassis.

Serial No.

Summary of Contents for ECLIPSE CD8443

Page 1: ...r future reference ESN E8 High Power CD Receiver with Multi Control and Remote MODEL CD8443 DIVISION OF FUJITSU TEN CORP OF AMERICA 19600 SOUTH VERMONT AVENUE TORRANCE CA 90502 310 327 2151 090001 1442A700 0303 Y O CUSTOMER NOTICE Please retain this booklet and write in the serial number of your CD8443 for identification The serial number is labeled or stamped on the chassis Serial No ...

Page 2: ...ough disregard of a sign might result in personal injury or may result solely in damage to property Do not modify this system for use other than that specified herein Also do not deviate from the installation procedures described herein Eclipse will not be held liable for damages including but not limited to serious injury death or property damage resulting from installations that enable unintende...

Page 3: ...s not play Doing so may result in an accident fire or electrical shock If an abnormal situation occurs such as foreign matter entering or liquid splashing on the product or smoke or a strange odor emitting from the unit shut off the product immediately and consult the dealer from whom you purchased it Continued operation may cause an accident fire or electrical shock Do not install this product in...

Page 4: ...iance by splicing or tapping into this product s power lead wire Otherwise the current capacity of the wire will be exceeded resulting in a fire or electric shock Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product Otherwise an accident fire or electric shock may result When installing the product into a vehicle with a passenger side air bag do not secure it to the air bag s cover or in places wher...

Page 5: ...ers may overheat and cause a fire Never use batteries other than those specified Do not mix new and old cells Doing so may cause a fire or personal injury due to a battery explosion or chemical leaks Pay attention to the and polarity of the battery when installing them in the product Incorrect installation may cause personal injury or product damage spoilage due to a battery explosion or chemical ...

Page 6: ... Otherwise it may become dislodged and cause an accident or injury Do not block this product s vent or heat sink If either is blocked excessive heat build up may occur and cause a fire If this product is not connected properly a short circuit fire or accident may occur When routing cables use care so that they do not contact sharp metal parts such as brackets or screw tips Otherwise a short circui...

Page 7: ...ening to a CD 21 Listening to the tuner 22 Adjusting audio volume 23 Switching audio control modes 24 Enabling the loudness control 26 Making changes with Display Adjustment Mode 27 Making changes with Function Mode 30 Others 34 How to operate the CD player 38 Listening to CDs 38 Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played 39 Fast Forward Rewind 39 Playing t...

Page 8: ...tic preset mode ASM 57 Manually setting stations into memory 58 Preset station scan 59 Setting a station name 60 Deleting a station name 62 Changing the number of bands 63 FM reception characteristics 64 How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode 66 About Sound Adjustment Mode 66 Operations during Normal Mode 73 Operations during Pro Mode 86 How to use the Card remote control 98 Precautions in use o...

Page 9: ...ext track or returning to the beginning of the track being played 112 Fast Forward Rewind 113 Playing the beginning of tracks SCAN 113 Repeating the same track REPEAT 114 Playing tracks in random order RANDOM 114 Skipping to the next or previous CD 115 Specifying a CD to play 115 Others 116 Connecting Portable Audio Players to the AUX Jack 116 If you have a question 117 Displayed information for t...

Page 10: ...s into the disc slot Be especially watchful of children s mischief in this regard Avoid severe mechanical shock When the player is subjected to severe vibration while traveling over a rough surface playback may be intermittent When a situation like this occurs resume playback after returning to a smoother road About dew condensation In cold or rainy weather just as the interior glass surface gets ...

Page 11: ...quality sound performance Do not leave an ejected disc in the disc slot for very long the disc may warp Discs should be stored in their cases and kept away from high temperature and humidity Do not stick a piece of paper or tape on nor write on or scratch either side of a disc Discs spin at a high speed inside the deck Keep cracked or warped discs out of the player to avoid damaging it Avoid touch...

Page 12: ... a ballpoint pen etc Rough edges may prevent proper loading in the deck Flakes from the rough edges may also stick to the recorded surface and interfere with playback Rough Edges Ballpoint pen Flakes Recorded surface Rough Edges Please be sure NOT to attach any ring shape protector or other accessory to your discs Those protectors are commercially available and said to protect disc and to improve ...

Page 13: ...s may scratch the recorded surface of the disc OKAY N O G O O D About irregularly shaped CDs Specially shaped CDs like heart shaped or octagonal CDs cannot be played Do not attempt to play them even with an adapter since they may damage the player Use a commercially available compact disc cleaner to clean a CD wiping lightly from the center to the edge Do not use benzine thinner LP record spray or...

Page 14: ...ent mode ON OFF and switches screen display Automatically finds radio reception and fast forward rewind Selects radio stations and CD tracks Returns to previous screen Turns the function mode ON OFF Resets deck functions to default settings Turns deck power ON OFF Switches to radio mode and switches radio bands Adjusts volume and performs other functions Inserts compact discs DISC button E COM but...

Page 15: ...ot Insert the CD into the slot 3 The front panel closes A SEC message appears the front panel opens then the Key CD is ejected ATTENTION If there is a problem with the inserted CD an ERR message will appear for two seconds and the CD will be ejected Reinsert the ejected CD If a CD causes the ERR message to appear twice in a row a CHANGE message will appear for two seconds Try another CD The Securi...

Page 16: ...Key CD into the slot 3 The front panel closes A CANCEL message appears the front panel opens then the Key CD is ejected The Key CD is cancelled ATTENTION This process cancels the protection for the ESN deck If power to the ESN deck is disconnected then reconnected a Key CD will not need to be inserted in order to return the unit to normal operation Inserting a CD other than the Key CD will not can...

Page 17: ...ocked Follow this procedure to resume normal operation When the power is turned on after disconnecting the battery power a SEC message will appear for two seconds Thereafter the message changes to DISC and the CD8443 is ready to accept your Key CD into the slot 1 Insert your Key CD 2 If the correct CD is inserted an OK message will appear for two seconds and the CD will begin playing ATTENTION If ...

Page 18: ...he display reads HELP 2 If HELP appears on the screen press button 6 then the FUNC button and hold them for five seconds 3 ATTENTION Number of errors Numbers indicated the number of errors that occurred O Note O If after 10 tries the correct Key CD is not inserted the display reads CALL800 the unit must be returned to Eclipse to be reset In this case please contact your Eclipse dealer for assistan...

Page 19: ...security is activated the indicator flashes whenever the vehicle s ignition is turned off warning potential thieves that the unit is protected However if you do not want this visible deterrent it may be turned off How to read the Electronic Serial Number Turn OFF the Power 1 Press button 4 then the FUNC button and hold both for more than one second 2 ESN appears on the display followed by an eight...

Page 20: ...lease refer to the sections on specific functions Basic operation PWR button When power is OFF press the PWR button 1 When the unit is in ACC OFF mode press the PWR button once and it will change to Standby mode When you press the PWR button again the power will come on When power is ON press the PWR button for less than two seconds 2 The unit will change to Standby mode When power is ON press the...

Page 21: ...Press the OPEN button 1 The front panel opens Insert a CD into the disc slot label side up 2 The CD will immediately start playing ATTENTION When a CD is already loaded press the DISC button to switch to the CD mode OPEN button DISC button ...

Page 22: ... right to tune to a station 3 ATTENTION If stations have been stored in memory pressing a button from 1 to 6 will directly select a station Refer to the section Manually setting stations into memory on page 58 Turn to the right Tunes to higher frequencies Turn to the left Tunes to lower frequencies Press the SEEK FAST button to start the automatic station search 4 SEEK button Starts searching towa...

Page 23: ...o the left Decreases the volume ATTENTION Press the E COM button for more than one second if E COM is connected and less than one second if E COM is not connected to cut the volume or restore it instantly Do not adjust the volume or other controls while driving the vehicle Do so only while parked in a safe location E COM button AUDIO CONTROL button ...

Page 24: ...ition selector is ON in normal mode this adjustment is not available Refer to pages 80 and 86 3 When the sound adjustment mode is pro mode this adjustment is not available Refer to page 86 VOL TREB BASS 1 1 BAL 2 FAD 2 NON F 3 Adjusts volume Volume level can be adjusted for each source CDP CDC FM and AM Turn the AUDIO CONTROL button to the left or right Turn to the right Increases the volume Turn ...

Page 25: ...o the left or right Turn to the right Emphasizes right speakers Turn to the left Emphasizes left speakers BAL BALANCE Mode Adjusts front rear speaker balance Turn the AUDIO CONTROL button to the left or right Turn to the right Emphasizes front speakers Turn to the left Emphasizes rear speakers FAD FADER Mode Adjusts non fader level for connected sub woofers etc Turn the AUDIO CONTROL button to the...

Page 26: ... may be turned on to emphasize low and high frequencies at low volume levels Loudness compensates for the apparent weakness of low and high frequencies at low volume by boosting the bass and treble levels Enabling the loudness control Press and hold the AUDIO CONTROL button until the LOUD ON display appears on the screen 1 AUDIO CONTROL button ...

Page 27: ...SP button for less than one second 1 DISP button SEL button When the button is turned the setting item changes in the following order and the selected item is highlighted Turn the SEL button in either direction to display setting items for selection 2 Bright ILL Disp on off ATTENTION If you press the DISP button during display adjustment mode the display adjustment mode is canceled and the mode re...

Page 28: ...tment mode Press the DISP button to exit display adjustment mode 5 4 3 2 1 Changing Illumination Color SEL button Adjust the display brightness to the best level Turn the SEL button to select Bright The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to luminance adjustment mode Turn the SEL button to adjust brightness When the button is turned the brightness level chan...

Page 29: ...ted item will be highlighted Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in display adjustment mode Press the DISP button to exit display adjustment mode 5 4 3 2 1 Disabling the display DISP button RTN button SEL button ATTENTION When the display is OFF when one of the buttons is activated the screen display will come on within 6 seconds When the OFF function is selected t...

Page 30: ...ke settings other than for tuner operation Refer to page 60 for details on tuner operation 3 Refer to page 46 for details on CD operation and to page 63 for details on tuner operation 4 Refer to pages 103 and 109 for details on remote control operation Turn the SEL button in either direction to display setting items for selection 2 FUNC button Title 1 Station Name 2 Guide Tone Memory Func 3 Remote...

Page 31: ...ne The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The guide tone mode will be switched ON OFF Turn the SEL button to select ON or OFF The selected item will be highlighted Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in function mode Press the FUNC button to exit function mode 5 4 3 2 1 Disabling the guide tone feature for button operation RTN button FUNC button...

Page 32: ...y ON OFF mode is activated Turn the SEL button to select ON or OFF The selected item will be highlighted Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in function mode Press the FUNC button to exit function mode 5 4 3 2 1 CLOCK DISPLAY on off ATTENTION The clock display can also be turned on and off by pressing the 6 button while the power is turned off SEL button Button 6 ...

Page 33: ... time the button is turned Press the SEEK FAST button SEEK button Turns the time forward FAST button Turns the time back To set the clock to 0 minutes an exact hour press the SEEK FAST button For example At 3 29 Pressing the SEEK FAST button returns to 3 00 At 3 30 Pressing the SEEK FAST button advance to 4 00 Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in function mode Pr...

Page 34: ...djustment of the front panel angle Press and hold the OPEN button for more than one second While holding the button the front panel opens regardless of the stage The operation stops when the limit of adjustable angles is reached Press the OPEN button again for more than one second The front panel will be completely closed 2 1 E COM button OPEN button ...

Page 35: ...ode The state shifts to the MEMO setting mode Press the SEEK button to select the character type Pressing the button will switch types from ABC alphabet characters to 123 numeric characters and then symbols Press either SEL or FAST button to select the position in which to enter the character The character will be inserted where the cursor is flashing SEL button Moves the cursor to the right FAST ...

Page 36: ...er to be entered repeat steps 2 and 3 A maximum of 10 characters may be entered per memo A maximum of 5 memos may be stored Button 6 RTN button Turn the SEL button to the left or right to select characters Turn to the right Advances the character forward in its type Turn to the left Moves the character backward in its type 4 Symbol Initial value Right direction _ Upper case alphabet characters Ini...

Page 37: ... those signals are being received When in disc mode the button functions such as SCAN RPT and RAND that are used in disc mode are displayed next to buttons 4 to 6 B mode In this mode the preset button functions are not displayed 1 37 Basic operation Changing the display mode Operation assist function In display adjustment mode function mode and sound adjustment mode the screen displays and button ...

Page 38: ...starts CD play If an external CD changer is connected each additional press of the DISC button will switch modes from CD changer 1 CD changer 2 CD player A changer or player with no discs loaded will be skipped Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD or when the recorded side is dirty Only two external CD changers may be connected Caution How to operate the CD player DISC butt...

Page 39: ... button causes the player to move up to the next track and play it for 10 seconds then move up to the next track and play it for 10 seconds and so on until the button is pressed again ATTENTION To continue playing a desired track press the button again to stop scanning After the entire disc is scanned once ordinary playback starts from the point where scanning started Fast forward or rewind the so...

Page 40: ...To cancel repeat play go back to random play press button 5 again During playback a particular track The track being played is played repeatedly During searching The following track is played repeatedly Occasionally the same track happens to be played selected two or more times in a row this is normal operation and is no sign of a problem When any of the functions Playing the beginning of tracks R...

Page 41: ...e disc and press the OPEN button 2 The front panel returns to the angle before the disc ejection If left alone for 15 seconds after the disc ejection the front panel returns to the angle before the disc ejection after the BEEP sound Do not drive with the front panel open The panel may cause unexpected personal injury during a panic stop or the like Do not attempt to close the front panel by hand D...

Page 42: ... will be inserted where the cursor is flashing SEL button Moves the cursor to the right FAST button Advances the cursor to the left A CD title may be created attached and displayed for your discs If external CD changers are connected a title for a CD will be created in the same way It is assumed here that the CD to be titled is playing ATTENTION No CD text disc can be set Turn the SEL button to se...

Page 43: ... A B C X Y Z Numeric characters Initial value 1 Right direction 1 2 3 8 9 0 ATTENTION To change the type of character to be entered repeat steps 3 and 4 A maximum of 12 characters may be entered per title 30 to 100 titles changeable can be stored Use store If the number of discs that can be memorized is exceeded the information about the disc whose playing time is oldest is deleted Press the RTN b...

Page 44: ...cter backward in its type If external CD changers are connected a previously set title for a CD will be changed in the same way It is assumed here that the disc mode is selected Turn the SEL button to select Title 2 The disc title setting mode is activated Press the SEL button 3 ATTENTION To leave a space blank follow these steps 1 Select and flash the space to be blank 2 Turn the SEL button to ma...

Page 45: ...iously created title for a CD will be deleted in the same way It is assumed here that the disc mode is selected Turn the SEL button to select Title 2 The CD title being played at this point will be deleted Press the SEL button 3 The selected item will be highlighted Button 6 RTN button FUNC button Press the RTN button 5 Press the FUNC button to exit function mode 6 At this time other adjustments c...

Page 46: ...is fixed for each pattern and the number of tuner bands that can be recorded is also changed at the same time The patterns switches between the following The characters for the selected item are highlighted and the memory allocation address changes MEMORY A standard AM FM 1 3 CD title momory 30 titles MEMORY B AM FM 2 5 CD title momory 40 titles MEMORY C AM FM 1 3 CD title momory 60 titles MEMORY ...

Page 47: ...he display stops with the TRACK title At this time the display mode also switches between A mode and B mode Refer to the Changing the display mode section on page 37 DISP button Only the built in CD player supports CD TEXT It can not be displayed with the optional CD changer If the CD came with a logo shown below it is recorded with a disc title and track titles These information will be displayed...

Page 48: ...ations on MP3 file standards and recorded media and formats that can be used Supported standards MPEG 1 Audio Layer III MPEG 2 Audio Layer III Supported sampling frequencies 22 05 44 1 kHz Supported bit rate 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 80 96 112 128 kbps Does not support free format Supported channel modes stereo joint stereo monaural MP3 files have an ID3 Tag that allows input of information so that d...

Page 49: ...format of discs to be used must be ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 Control items for this standard are as follows Maximum characters for folder names file names 15 Allowable characters for folder names file names A Z 0 9 _ underscore Number of files possible on a single disc 65535 1 Number of folders possible on a single disc 300 2 Number of files possible in a single folder 300 1 Files aside from MP3 ...

Page 50: ...gin playing If the disc check is not completed within 10 seconds the player will go into standby mode No sound is output while the deck is checking the files on the disc It is recommended that the disc be recorded without files other than MP3 files and without unnecessary folders in order to speed up the checking of disc files by the deck Names of MP3 folders and files within the same level are di...

Page 51: ...is connected each additional press of the DISC button will switch modes from CD changer 1 CD changer 2 CD player A changer or player with no discs loaded will be skipped Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD or when the recorded side is dirty Only two external CD changers may be connected Caution DISC button ...

Page 52: ...le being played Repeat turning for previous tracks files Skipping to the next or previous folder Press button 1 or 2 1 Button 1 Selects the next folder Button 2 Selects the next lower folder Buttons 1 and 2 SEL button RTN button Return to the root directory of the CD Press the RTN button 1 In the root directory when a file cannot replay the system will return to the first file that can perform a r...

Page 53: ... beginning of files SCAN Press button 4 1 Press the button briefly to repeat the file being played Pressing the button until FOLDER RPT is displayed will repeat all the files in the same layer as the folder being played To cancel press button 5 again Repeating the same file REPEAT Press button 5 1 ATTENTION To coutinue playing a desired file press the button again to stop scanning After the entire...

Page 54: ...s in random order RANDOM Press button 6 1 ATTENTION Doing random playback press button 5 to repeat the file being played To cancel repeat play go back to random play press button 5 again During playback a particular file The file being played is played repeatedly During searching The following file is played repeatedly Occasionally the same file happens to be played selected two or more times in a...

Page 55: ...0 characters and then scrolls to display the remaining characters After the folder name is displayed the file name will be displayed by scrolling After the file name is scrolled the display will be fixed Displaying title Press the DISP button for more than one second 1 DISP button Folder Name File Name Display mode A mode Folder Name File Name Display mode B mode Tag Display mode A mode Tag Displa...

Page 56: ...s Turn to the left Tunes to lower frequencies Press the SEEK FAST button to start the automatic station search 3 SEEK button Starts searching toward higher frequencies FAST button Starts searching toward lower frequencies ATTENTION At times it may be difficult to maintain optimum reception because the antenna affixed to your vehicle is in motion constantly relative to the broadcast antenna encount...

Page 57: ...lect the station whose frequency is indicated right above the button When a new station is set in memory the station previously set in memory will be deleted If there are fewer than six receivable stations the stations set in the remaining buttons will be retained Press the FM AM button to switch to the desired FM or AM bands 1 Entering stations into memory automatically The automatic preset mode ...

Page 58: ... any button from 1 to 6 and press it for more than two seconds 3 The tuned station is now memorized and set in the button selected Repeat the procedure to set additional manually tuned stations in memory in turn for buttons 1 to 6 These buttons are called the preset buttons If the vehicle s battery is disconnected for repairs to the vehicle or for removing the receiver all stations in memory will ...

Page 59: ...tations stored under preset buttons 1 through 6 will be played for five seconds each To stop the preset scan mode at a desired station press the SEL button again 2 The receiver will stay tuned to the desired station This function enables reception of all the stations in the preset buttons for five seconds each SEL button Buttons 1 to 6 ...

Page 60: ...phabet characters to 123 numeric characters and then symbols The station name setting mode is activated The selected item will be highlighted Press either SEL or FAST button to select the position in which to enter the character 5 The character will be inserted where the cursor is flashing SEL button Moves the cursor to the right FAST button Advances the cursor to the left Station name settings ca...

Page 61: ...Upper case alphabet characters Initial value A Right direction A B C X Y Z Numeric characters Initial value 1 Right direction 1 2 3 8 9 0 ATTENTION To change the type of character to be entered repeat steps 3 and 4 A maximum of 10 characters may be entered per station name A maximum of 50 station names may be stored Press the RTN button 7 Press the FUNC button to exit function mode 8 At this time ...

Page 62: ... has now been deleted Turn the SEL button to select Station Name 2 Press the SEL button 3 The station name that is displayed at this point will be deleted Button 6 SEL button The selected item will be highlighted Press the RTN button 5 Press the FUNC button to exit function mode 6 At this time other adjustments can also be made in function mode RTN button FUNC button ...

Page 63: ... each pattern and the number of CD titles that can be set is also changed at the same time The patterns switches between the following The characters for the selected item are highlighted and the memory allocation address changes MEMORY A standard AM FM 1 3 CD title momory 30 titles MEMORY B AM FM 2 5 CD title momory 40 titles MEMORY C AM FM 1 3 CD title momory 60 titles MEMORY D AM FM 2 5 CD titl...

Page 64: ...ade out completely or fade in and out When driving in weak signal areas such as near hills through valleys or tunnels among tall buildings etc you may encounter unusual noise interference THIS IS NOT A TUNER PROBLEM In this case you can only wait until you are in a better reception area tune to a stronger station or reduce the treble level In general FM has much better tonal quality than AM Howeve...

Page 65: ...atural and artificial barriers weather conditions etc Transmitting Antenna 100 Meters High Effective Radiation Power 1kW FM Stereo Auto Radio 20 km FM Monaural Auto Radio 50 km Home FM Stereo Receiver 100 km RECEPTION AREA OF FM BROADCASTS The reflection characteristics of FM waves cause another problem called multipath FM wave signals reflecting off of buildings mountains etc When the antenna rec...

Page 66: ...imple settings In addition it corresponds to basic sound systems which comprise front speakers rear speakers and an added sub woofer if necessary In pro mode the sound quality characteristics can be adjusted item by item using more sophisticated settings than in normal mode In addition the adjustments can be made to suit 3 way speaker system where the front speaker rear speaker and non fader outpu...

Page 67: ...he median frequency and the Q sharpness and band width are fixed so that when neighboring bands are corrected there is a limit to the amount by which distortion in the peak and dip characteristics can be corrected A parametric equalizer lets you adjust the median frequency Q sharpness and band width and gain to variable levels so that you can make fine adjustments to spot areas of the frequency ba...

Page 68: ...cted using the single band parametric equalizer In addition in pro mode the parametric equalizer can be used to adjust five bands in the treble to medium range and five bands in the medium to bass range Median frequency can be varied Parametric equalizer characteristics Gain can be varied Q sharpness band width can be varied High Low Sound pressure Low High Frequency High Low Sound pressure Low Hi...

Page 69: ...tener in order to set the optimum phase for the listening position so that the sound becomes more expansive as though it is being listened to on a sound stage The basic adjustment method involves measuring the actual distances to each speaker and calculating the differences in distance relative to the most distant speaker in order to derive the delay time for the sound from each speaker When this ...

Page 70: ... band that is stored by audio media such as CDs is a fairly wide range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and it is difficult for a single speaker to be able to play back all frequencies in such a wide range Because of this several speakers can be used with different frequency bands such as treble medium and bass allotted to each speaker so that wide frequency ranges can be played back The Crossover function is...

Page 71: ...rs Medium range Front and rear speakers 20kHz fc LPF HPF 63 200Hz When this unit is in normal mode it corresponds to basic speaker systems which comprise front speakers rear speakers and an added sub woofer if necessary In such cases the crossover can be used to apply the HPF to the front and rear speakers and the LPF to the sub woofer so that the sound from all speakers merges properly In additio...

Page 72: ...ounds that are in the same frequency ranges that are output from the front and rear speakers and under the various conditions that can occur inside vehicle compartments some of these sounds may cancel each other out This phenomenon can be eliminated by changing the phase of the woofer The phase of the woofer can be set to normal timing in which the output timing between the front and rear speakers...

Page 73: ...r less than one second 1 The mode will change to sound adjustment mode Press the SOUND button for more than two seconds 2 The mode switches between normal mode and pro mode each time the button is pressed During normal mode PRO MODE OFF and the scroll display appear in the display EQ X Over Time Alignment Non F Phase SEL button ATTENTION If you press the SOUND button during sound adjustment mode t...

Page 74: ...aphic equalizer and the single band parametric equalizer Switching equalizer modes The equalizer mode can be selected as follows Turn the SEL button to select EQ The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to equalizer adjustment mode Press the SEL button for less than one second Each time the button is pressed the setting item changes in the following order and...

Page 75: ...ing equalizer modes on page 74 Turn the SEL button to select the frequency to be adjusted When the button is turned the frequency changes in the following order 63Hz 100Hz 160Hz 250Hz 400Hz 630Hz 1kHz 1 6kHz 2 5kHz 4kHz 6 3kHz 10kHz 16kHz Press the SEEK FAST button This adjusts the frequency level SEEK button Increases level FAST button Decreases level Hold down a button 1 to 5 for more than two s...

Page 76: ...lect EQ Press the SEL button Select any button from 1 to 5 and press it for less than two seconds The preset pattern stored in memory will be retrieved Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in normal mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to exit sound adjustment mode 5 4 3 2 1 SOUND button SEL button Buttons 1 to 5 RTN button ATTENTION When the preset ...

Page 77: ... to parametric equalizer adjustment mode Turn the SEL button to select the frequency for changing the parametric equalizer settings When the button is turned the frequency changes in the following order 80Hz 125Hz 200Hz 315Hz 500Hz 800Hz 1 25kHz 2kHz 3 15kHz 5kHz 8kHz 12 5kHz Press the SEEK FAST button This adjusts the frequency level SEEK button Increases level FAST button Decreases level 4 3 2 1...

Page 78: ...e Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in normal mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to exit sound adjustment mode 8 7 6 Press the 6 button to select the Q curve pattern Each time the button is pressed the Q curve changes in the following order 5 NORMAL SHARP SLOW SOUND button RTN button Buttons 6 ...

Page 79: ...stening position at the same time Turn the SEL button to select Time Alignment The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to time alignment setting mode Turn the SEL button to select a setting item When the button is turned the setting item changes in the following order and the selected item is highlighted 3 2 1 SIMPLIFIED TIME ALIGNMENT SETTINGS Time Alignmen...

Page 80: ...ill change to position selector setting mode Turn the SEL button to select the setting item When the button is turned the setting item changes in the following order and the selected item is highlighted 3 2 1 SOUND button RTN button SEL button OFF Front L Front R Front Rear Press the RTN button Other time alignment items can be set at this time Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments c...

Page 81: ...Type You can select the time alignment settings to match your vehicle from a range of preset settings for different types of vehicle allowing you to select the optimum time alignment settings automatically Turn the SEL button to select Car Type The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to car type selection mode Turn the SEL button to select the setting item W...

Page 82: ...being used or not allowing you to select the optimum time alignment settings automatically Turn the SEL button to select Tweeter The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to tweeter setting mode Turn the SEL button to select the setting item When the button is turned the setting item changes in the following order and the selected item is highlighted 3 2 1 NO ...

Page 83: ...lection Rear SP You can select the rear speaker installation location allowing you to select the optimum time alignment settings automatically Turn the SEL button to select Rear SP The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to rear speaker position setting mode Turn the SEL button to select the setting item When the button is turned the setting item changes in ...

Page 84: ...off frequency When the button is turned the frequency changes in the following order 63Hz 80Hz 100Hz 125Hz 160Hz 200Hz Press the SEEK FAST buttons to set the slope SEEK button PASS FAST button 12dB oct 4 3 2 1 Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in normal mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to exit sound adjustment mode 6 5 CROSSOVER ADJUSTMENT X O...

Page 85: ...to select Non F Phase The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to phase selection mode Turn the SEL button to select NORMAL or REVERSE NORMAL Normal phase REVERSE Reverse phase Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in normal mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to exit sound adjustment mode 5 4 3 2 1 NON FADER PH...

Page 86: ...econds 2 The mode switches between normal mode and pro mode each time the button is pressed During pro mode PRO MODE ON and the scroll display appear in the display This is displayed only if E COM is connected SEL button PEQ Time Alignment X Over MP3 Harmonizer Non F Phase SOUND button ATTENTION If the vehicle is equipped with a 3 way speaker system do not change from pro mode to normal mode Doing...

Page 87: ...00 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz 200 Hz 250 Hz 250 Hz 250 Hz 250 Hz 250 Hz 315 Hz 315 Hz 315 Hz 315 Hz 315 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz 400 Hz 500 Hz 500 Hz 500 Hz 500 Hz 500 Hz 630 Hz 630 Hz 630 Hz 630 Hz 630 Hz 800 Hz 800 Hz 800 Hz 800 Hz 800 Hz 1 0k 1 0k 1 0k 1 0k 1 0k 1 25k 1 25k 1 25k 1 25k 1 25k 1 6k 1 6k 1 6k 1 6k 1 6k 2 0k 2 0k 2 0k 2 0k 2 0k 2 5k 2 5k 2 5k 2 5k 2 5k 3 15k 3 15k 3 15k 3 15k 3 ...

Page 88: ...zer is divided into two groups Mid Hi Any frequency assigned is highlighted in White and is unavailable for use elsewhere Bands selected are grayed out in the diagram to show how they are in use and otherwise unavailable for reuse Bands in black are unused available and can be assigned to within their respective bands Mid or Hi parametric locations ...

Page 89: ... the selection changes in the following order Hi1 Hi2 Hi3 Hi4 Hi5 Mid1 Mid2 Mid3 Mid4 Mid5 Turn the SEL button to select the frequency to be adjusted When the button is turned the frequency changes in the following order Hi 200Hz 250Hz 315Hz 400Hz 500Hz 630Hz 800Hz 1kHz 1 25kHz 1 6kHz 2kHz 2 5kHz 3 15kHz 4kHz 5kHz 6 3kHz 8kHz 10kHz 12 5kHz 16kHz Mid 63Hz 80Hz 100Hz 125Hz 160Hz 200Hz 250Hz 315Hz 40...

Page 90: ... to change the settings for each channel and band The frequencies that have been adjusted for either the channel or band cannot be selected Hold down a button 1 to 5 for more than two seconds to preset a value The preset value is overwritten by the value set using the above steps The time alignment and crossover adjustments will also be stored at this time Press the RTN button At this time other a...

Page 91: ...elect PEQ Press the SEL button Select any button from 1 to 5 and press it for less than two seconds The preset pattern stored in memory will be retrieved Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in pro mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to exit sound adjustment mode 5 4 3 2 1 SOUND button SEL button Buttons 1 to 5 RTN button ATTENTION When the preset v...

Page 92: ...ignment adjustment mode Press the SEL button for less than one second to select the speaker band to be adjusted Each time the button is pressed the selection changes in the following order Hi L Hi R Mid L Mid R Low L Low R Turn the SEL button to select the speaker that is furthest away and then adjust the delay time for the sound to arrive The delay time can be adjusted within 0 0 to 5 0 ms in uni...

Page 93: ... Driver s seat left B 200 cm C 50 cm Delay time 200 cm 50 cm 34 Approx 4 4 ms Press the SEEK FAST button Adjust the level for each speaker SEEK button Increases level FAST button Decreases level Repeat the operations in steps to to change the settings for each speaker Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in pro mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to...

Page 94: ...kers merge properly Turn the SEL button to select X Over The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to crossover adjustment mode Press the SEL button to select the crossover adjustment channel Each time the button is pressed the selection changes in the following order Hi M LPF M HPF Low Turn the SEL button to select the cut off frequency When the button is tur...

Page 95: ...eeper The slope can be set to PASS 6dB oct 12dB oct 18dB oct or 24dB oct Repeat the operations in steps to to change the settings for each channel Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in pro mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to exit sound adjustment mode 8 7 5 3 6 5 SOUND button SEEK button FAST button RTN button ...

Page 96: ...the SEL button The mode will change to MP3 harmonizer setting mode Turn the SEL button to select the setting item When the button is turned the setting item changes in the following order and the selected item is highlighted Hi High effectiveness Low Low effectiveness Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in pro mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to...

Page 97: ... to select Non F Phase The selected item will be highlighted Press the SEL button The mode will change to phase selection mode Turn the SEL button to select NORMAL or REVERSE NORMAL Normal phase REVERSE Reverse phase Press the RTN button At this time other adjustments can also be made in pro mode Press the SOUND button for less than one second to exit sound adjustment mode 5 4 3 2 1 NON FADER PHAS...

Page 98: ...t When using the remote control point it directly at the remote control light receptor The light receptor may not operate correctly if it is exposed to bright light such as direct sunlight Be sure to press the PWR button on the main unit for more than two seconds to shut it down before leaving the car or the car battery may be run down When the main unit is shut down the remote control will not wo...

Page 99: ...uner playing is restored ATTENTION When the main unit is shut down the remote control will not work ATTENTION Press the MUTE button for more than one second if E COM is connected and less than one second if E COM is not connected to cut the volume or restore it instantly Adjusting the audio volume Press the or button 1 button Increases the volume button Decreases the volume Cutting the volume inst...

Page 100: ...ing playback modes Press the MODE button 1 Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence Tuner Disc AUX How to play the tuner Selecting the FM AM band Press the BAND button Each press will switch tuner modes from FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 1 Select the tuner mode first ...

Page 101: ...t stations Press the PRESET CH button button Select the next higher number preset button button Select the next lower number preset button 1 Switching disc modes Press the BAND button When one or two CD changers are connected press the BAND button to change modes from CD player CD changer 1 CD changer 2 The indicator will skip a changer or player that has no discs loaded 1 A total of six stations ...

Page 102: ...kipping to the next or previous disc Press the DISC button button Selects the next higher number disc button Selects the next lower number disc 1 Enabling the optional E COM feature Pressing the MUTE button for one second will switch the E COM feature on or off ATTENTION Hold the button down to fast forward or the button to rewind through the track being played Advancing to the next track or retur...

Page 103: ...s than the above are conventional functions PATTERN C DISC button Option4 DISC button Option3 TRACK button Option2 TRACK button Option1 Other functions than the above are conventional functions The pattern is switched in the order of A B and C so that the E com function can be supported The selected item will be highlighted Turn the SEL button to select Remote Func 2 The remote control function sw...

Page 104: ...tery carrier with your fingernail 1 Use one CR2025 battery Unlock Remove the old battery then place the new one in the carrier with the mark facing up 2 Push in the carrier until it snaps into place 3 Be extremely careful not to swallow the battery Caution To prevent accidents store batteries out of the reach of children If a child has swallowed one consult a doctor immediately Warning ...

Page 105: ...TE ILLUMI PWR E COM TRACK TUNE SEEK P USH MO D E PWR button Remote control light receptor AUDIO CONTROL button Turning the power on off Press the PWR button 1 The power turns on or off each time the button is pressed When the power is turned on the state used when the power was turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored Adjusting the audio volume Press the AUDIO CONTROL button and turn it...

Page 106: ...MO D E MODE button BAND button Switching playback modes How to play the tuner Press the MODE button 1 Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence Tuner Disc AUX Selecting the FM AM band Press the BAND button Each press will switch tuner modes from FM1 FM2 FM3 AM 1 Select the tuner mode first ...

Page 107: ...frequency stations 1 How to play CDs Switching disc modes Press the BAND button When one or two CD changers are connected press the BAND button to change modes from CD player CD changer 1 CD changer 2 The indicator will skip a changer or player that has no discs loaded 1 Select the disc mode first Selecting preset stations A total of six stations may be selected preset tuning out of those already ...

Page 108: ... being played Press repeatedly to move to previous tracks 1 Press the DISC button button Selects the next higher number disc button Selects the next lower number disc 1 ATTENTION Hold the button down to fast forward or the button to rewind through the track being played Skipping to the next or previous disc Illuminating the NOB remote control The buttons of the NOB remote control will be illuminat...

Page 109: ... TRACK button Previous Other functions than the above are conventional functions PATTERN C DISC button Option4 DISC button Option3 TRACK button Option2 TRACK button Option1 Other functions than the above are conventional functions The pattern is switched in the order of A B and C so that the E com function can be supported The selected item will be highlighted The selected item will be highlighted...

Page 110: ...mmediately Replacing the battery Remove the back cover of the remote control unit by gently pressing and sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 Use two AA size batteries Install the two batteries provided into the compartment as illustrated inside the compartment 2 Return the back cover into place by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow 3 ...

Page 111: ...m replace the batteries Be sure to orient the batteries correctly so that the positive and negative poles match the diagram Do not use one new battery and one old one use two new batteries Use only two of the same kind of battery If any liquid is seen leaking from the batteries remove both batteries and dispose of them properly Thoroughly clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth Then install...

Page 112: ...r mode press the DISC button SEL button DISC button Listening to a CD Press the DISC button 1 Each press of the button switches the mode from CD Player CD Changer 1 CD Changer 2 Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played Turn the SEL button to the left or right 1 Turn to the right Advances to the next track Turn to the left Returns to the beginning of the t...

Page 113: ... is pressed again Hold the button until the ALL SCAN display appears to play the first 10 seconds of the first track of every CD loaded Button 4 ATTENTION To continue playing a desired track press the button again to stop scanning After the entire disc is scanned once ordinary playback starts from the point where scanning started Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played SEEK button F...

Page 114: ...ck The track being played is played repeatedly During searching The following track is played repeatedly Occasionally the same track happens to be played selected two or more times in a row but it is no sign of a problem When any of the functions Playing the beginning of tracks Repeating the same track and Playing tracks in random order is selected a message such as SCAN ALL SCAN REPEAT ALL RPT RA...

Page 115: ...d button considerably longer Press the SEL button for less than one second 1 Press a button from 1 to 6 2 Specifying a CD to play A CD of your choice is directly selectable out of the loaded discs Buttons 1 to 6 SEL button Skipping to the next or previous CD Press button 1 or 2 1 Button 1 Selects the next higher number disc Button 2 Selects the next lower number disc ...

Page 116: ...ers ATTENTION While the AUX mode is activated actions such as turning off the audio player or pulling out the connection cord may cause noise spikes that can damage the system speakers Be sure to avoid this possibility by turning off system power or switching from AUX mode to another mode before shutting off or disconnecting the portable audio player Audio output levels will differ for the various...

Page 117: ... for instance when the unit does not respond to any button presses or the display doesn t work correctly press the RESET button using a sharp tool Pressing the RESET button will delete all the entries from memory The settings will return to those made at the factory prior to shipment Caution If you have a question RESET button ...

Page 118: ...perature in the CD changer is too high for INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IS operation Wait till it cools down HIGH TO PROTECT PICKUP Resume playing after the High temperature sensed UNIT and CD stopped display disappears If the CD still cannot play have your dealer repair it 7 AN INTERNAL POWER Turn the ACC off once before turning it on once SUPPLY FAILURE IS again to resume the operation OCCURRING WITH TH...

Page 119: ...correct polarity Use the remote control close to the receptor Have your dealer check the problem Enable the guide tone Is the muting function in effect MUTE Is the fader or balance control set far to one side Other probable causes include broken audio signal wiring or a faulty speaker Are too many electrical items installed causing a lack of power Other probable causes include a run down car batte...

Page 120: ...r a bad 56 56 Problem Mode Causes Remedial action to take Refer to page The disc cannot be inserted The disc is ejected as soon as it is insertaed Or the disc cannot be ejected The disc cannot be changed Is an extra label or seal applied to the disc Are there rough edges deformations or damaged areas on the disc Is the disc damaged scratched warped etc Is the disc clean Is the player mounted at a ...

Page 121: ...dB Stereo Separation 38dB AM TUNER Frequency Range 530 1 710kHz 10kHz step Usable Sensitivity 20µV CD SECTION Frequency Response 20 20 000Hz 3dB Wow Flutter Below measurable limits Stereo Separation 85dB S N Ratio A weighted 100dB Dynamic Range 98dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0 02 AUDIO AMPLIFIER Power Output 13W x 4 20 20 000Hz 0 8 THD 4Ω Max 50W x 4 Output Level Impedance Unbalanced output 8V 0dB...

Page 122: ...en this receiver is used in combination with an external amplifier etc the selector switch on the left side of the main unit may have to be switched Set the switch according to the table below External amplifier EQ XOVER Switch None None OFF None Connected ON Connected Connected OFF Connected None OFF Pattern of selector switch at shipping MAIN UNIT LEFT SIDE VIEW Setting the system selector switc...

Page 123: ... Installation angle To maintain proper function the unit must be mounted less than 30 degrees If the angle is in excess of 30 degrees CD skipping and improper CD ejection may occur FRONT STANDARD WITHIN AN ANGLE OF 30 DEGREES ...

Page 124: ...eve to secure the mounting sleeve 2 Attach the side brackets to the main unit using phillips type screws 3 BEND THE MOUNTING TABS DASH BOARD OR CONSOLE MOUNTING SLEEVE 2 MAIN UNIT 1 SIDE BRACKETS x 2 3 PHILLIPS TYPE SCREWS x 2 5 x 8mm 9 Mounting instruction O Note O Be sure to install the back strap to support the main unit Failure to install the back strap correctly may cause CD skipping ...

Page 125: ...EL 5 MOUNTING SLEEVE 2 STUD BOLT 8 BUSHING METAL OF VEHICLE DASH BOARD OR CONSOLE 6 Select method A or B to suit the interior configuration of the vehicle Some automobiles may be equipped to secure the back of the main unit using the stud bolt and supplied rubber support A TOP TOP BEZEL 5 MOUNTING SLEEVE 2 STUD BOLT 8 REAR BRACKET 4 SELF TAPPING SCREW 6 x 16mm DASH BOARD OR CONSOLE 7 NUT 5mm METAL...

Page 126: ...ect to the RCA input connectors of an external amplifier or to the RCA output connectors of a EQ 10 Line out terminals Nonfader Low Connect to the RCA input connectors of a EQ or the RCA input connectors of a woofer amplifier 11 Speaker terminals Connect them to their respective speakers 12 Cellular phone mute Pink Connect to the ground output terminal on a mobile phone 13 Digital out terminal Con...

Page 127: ...fier See Page 122 for details Move the selector Switch from Off On Use 10 Non Fader pre amp output as the input to the equalizer Use 8 Front pre amp Output Input as the radios Front pre amp input Connect to the equalizers Front output Use 9 Rear pre amp Output Input as the radios Rear pre amp input Connect to the equalizers Rear output ...

Page 128: ... Power supply 1 TO BATTERY 12V Permanent supply TO POWER ANTENNA RELAY supply TO HEAD LIGHT SWITCH Illumination TO TURN ON LEAD OF EACH UNIT supply 2 4 5 6 Red Yellow Blue Orange White Blue White Black TO GROUND 3 Pink Purple Black Purple Green Black Green Gray Black White Black White Gray FL FR RL RR CELLULAR PHONE For mute 12 INTERCONNECTING CABLE 12 16P E COM OUTPUT 13 ...

Page 129: ...nt supply 2 TO POWER ANTENNA RELAY supply TO HEAD LIGHT SWITCH Illumination TO TURN ON LEAD OF EACH UNIT supply TO ACC Power supply 1 4 5 6 TO GROUND 3 INTERCONNECTING CABLE 12 Black Blue White Orange White Blue Red Yellow Pink Purple Black Purple Green Black Green Gray Black White Black White Gray INSULATE EACH WIRE WITH TAPE CELLULAR PHONE For mute 12 11 INSULATE EACH WIRE WITH TAPE 11 13P 2P CH...

Page 130: ...UNIT MP3 player MD player etc TO BATTERY 12V Permanent supply 2 13P 16P ANTENNA PLUG Black Blue White Orange White Blue Red Yellow TO POWER ANTENNA RELAY supply TO HEAD LIGHT SWITCH Illumination TO TURN ON LEAD OF EACH UNIT supply TO ACC Power supply 1 4 5 6 Pink Purple Black Purple Green Black Green Gray Black White Black White Gray CELLULAR PHONE For mute 12 INTERCONNECTING CABLE 12 TO GROUND 3 ...

Page 131: ...INTERCONNECTING CABLE 12 Black Blue White Orange White Blue Red Yellow 13P 2P CH3083 CD8443 NO CONNECTION TO SIGNAL INPUT OF AUXILIARY POWER AMPRIFER TO PORTABLE UNIT MP3 player MD player etc 15 ANTENNA PLUG 16P 13P 7 E COM OUTPUT 13 14 Pink Purple Black Purple Green Black Green Gray Black White Black White Gray INSULATE EACH WIRE WITH TAPE INSULATE EACH WIRE WITH TAPE CELLULAR PHONE For mute 12 2...

Page 132: ...R ANTENNA RELAY supply TO HEAD LIGHT SWITCH Illumination TO TURN ON LEAD OF EACH UNIT supply TO ACC Power supply 1 4 5 6 TO GROUND 3 INTERCONNECTING CABLE 12 Black Blue White Orange White Blue Red Yellow Pink Purple Black Purple Green Black Green Gray Black White Black White Gray INSULATE EACH WIRE WITH TAPE INSULATE EACH WIRE WITH TAPE CELLULAR PHONE For mute 12 13P 2P CH3083 7 E COM OUTPUT 13 14...

Page 133: ...ough disregard of a sign might result in personal injury or may result solely in damage to property Do not modify this system for use other than that specified herein Also do not deviate from the installation procedures described herein Eclipse will not be held liable for damages including but not limited to serious injury death or property damage resulting from installations that enable unintende...

Page 134: ...r future reference ESN E8 High Power CD Receiver with Multi Control and Remote MODEL CD8443 DIVISION OF FUJITSU TEN CORP OF AMERICA 19600 SOUTH VERMONT AVENUE TORRANCE CA 90502 310 327 2151 090001 1442A700 0303 Y O CUSTOMER NOTICE Please retain this booklet and write in the serial number of your CD8443 for identification The serial number is labeled or stamped on the chassis Serial No ...

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