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USER'S MANUAL 


MR1920UA 


MP3-COMPATIBLE IN-DASH 
CD AM/FM RECEIVER 


MR1920UA 


FULLY MARINIZED 
MP3-COMPATIBLE IN-DASH CD AM/FM RECEIVER 
WITH USB AND. SD MEMORY CARD PORTS AND FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT 


06.2011 


AUDIO SYSTEMS 


3451 Lunar Court • Oxnard, CA 93030 
www.bossaudio.com 


800.999.1236 


tech support: www.bossaudio.com/support 


A C € (DET R - 02 0896 


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registered in the U.S. and other countries 


AUDIO SYSTEMS 


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This radio is equipped with the most advanced "TOUCH SENSE PANEL", so that it is easy and 
convenient to use while driving. 


Tips Here are some tips to show you how easy it is to use this touch sense panel: 


e Using a very light touch on the radio panel will activate that feature. You will not need to 
"PRESS" hard on the panel to make this radio change features. 


e The power button along with some of the buttons that have dual functions, will need to be 
"TOUCHED" from 2 to 3 seconds to make the change. 


e The best areato "TOUCH" on the panel to make it activate is the illuminated or lighted area. For 
example, just touch for 2 to 3 seconds the illuminated power symbol and the unit will turn on or 
off. 


1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONS 


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MP3 Menu 


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Menu 
Button 


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Power 
Button 


Mute 
Button 


MP3 Enter 


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Preset Memory Button (M1~M6) 


USB Slot 


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(4) (9) Preset 
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MP3/CDR/RW PLAYBACK 
PAUSE 
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MUTE 


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REPEAT 
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Tuning Up/Down 
Track Up/Down 
Buttons 


Display 
Button 


ID3 
Information 
Button 


2. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS 


MOISTURE CONDENSATION 


On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit. 
Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for 


aboutan hour until the moisture has evaporated. 


NOTES ON CDs 


1. A dirty or defective disc may cause sound 
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum 
sound, handlethe disc as follows. 

Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc 
clean, do not touch the surface (P1). 


P. 1 
2. Donotstick paper ortape on the disc (P2). 


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3. Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave 
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where 
there can be a considerable rise in 
temperature "S the car (P3). 


4. Before playing, з 2 the discs with an 
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from 
the centre out (P4) 


P 4 
5.Do not use solvents such as benzine, 
thinnercommercially available cleaners, or 
antistatic spray intended for analog discs. 


NOTES ON DISCS 


If you use the discs explained below, the 
sticky residue can cause the CD to stop 
spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin 
your discs. 

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that 
have a sticky residue on the surface (for 
example, from peeled-off stickers or from 
ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers). 


There are paste residue. ( 
Ink is sticky (P.5). 





Do not use rental CDs with old labels that 
are beginning to peel off. = 
Stickers that are beginning 

to peel away, leaving a P6 
sticky residue (P.6). | 





Do not use your CDs with labels or 
stickers attached. 


Labels are attached (P7). 





Do Not Use Special Shape CDs 

Be sure to use round shape CDs only for 
this unit and do not use any special shape 
CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause 
the unit to malfunction.(P8). 


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Be sure to use CDs with disc mark 


CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not 
undergone finalization processing cannot 
be played. (For more information on 
finalization processing, refer to the manual 
for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or 
CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, 
depending on the recording status, it may 
prove impossible to play certain CDs record 
on CD-R or CD-RW. 





3. INSTALLATION 


Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected 
up properly and the unit and system work properly. 

Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized 
parts can cause malfunctions. 

Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the driling of holes or other 
modifications ofthe vehicle. 

Install the unit where it does not get in the driver's way and cannot injure the passenger if there is 
asudden stop, like an emergency stop. 

If installation angle exceeds 30? from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum 
performance. 30° 


Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct 
sunlight, or from hot air, from heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive 
vibration. 

Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit. 


DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT 

This unit can be property installed either from "Front" (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “Rear” (DIN 
Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes atthe sides of the unit chassis). For details, 
refer to the following illustrated installation methods A and B. 


DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A) 
Installation the unit 





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. Dashboard 

Holder 

After inserting the half sleeve into the 
dashboard, select the appropriate tab 
according to the thickness of the 
dashboard material and bend them 
inwards to secure the holder in place. 
3. Screw 


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. Dashboard 

. Nut (5mm) 

. Spring washer 

. Screw (4x12mm) 

. Screw 

. Support Strap 
Be sure to use the support strap to secure 
the back of the unit in place. The strap can 
be bent by hand to the desired angle. 

7. Plain washer 


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Removing the unit 


a 


a. Frame 


b. Insert fingers into the groove in the 


front of frame and pull out to remove 
the frame. (When re-attaching the 
frame, point the side with a groove 
down wards and attach it.) 


C c. Insert the levers supplied with the 





Trim Plate Installation: 


Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted. 


unit into the grooves at both sides of 
the unit as shown in figure until they 
click. Pulling the levers makes it 
possible to remove the unit from the 
dashboard. 


You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached. 


DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B) 


Installation using the screw holes on the sides ofthe unit. 
Fastening the unitto the factory radio mounting bracket. 


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. Select a position where the screw 


holes of the bracket and the screw 
holes of the main unit become 
aligned (are fitted) and tighten the 
screws at 2 places on each side. 


. Screw 

. Factory radio mounting bracket. 
. Dashboard or Console 

. Hook (Remove this part) 


Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring, 
and half-sleeve are not used for method 
B installation. 





4. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P. 


Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.). 


Se 
Е 1. Turn the power off 


2. Press the D.C.P release button 
3. Remove the D.C.P. 





PANEL RELEASE 
BUTTON 


Attaching the DCP 


1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with 
point B on the main unit touching point A on the 
D.C.P (As shown on the digram). 
2. Then press the left side of D.C.P. onto the main 
unit until a "click" sound is heard. 


CAUTION 


e DONOTinsertthe D.C.P from the left side. Doing so may damage it. 

e TheD.C.Pcaneasily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place itin a protective case and be careful not 
to drop it or subject it to strong shocks. 

e When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause it to fall. To 
prevent damage to the D.C.P always store it in a protective case after detaching it. 

e Therear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important part. Be careful not to 
damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc. 


Note: 


If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft, 
dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked 
in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the 
back of the D.C.P. 





Socket 


5. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN HARNESS PLUG) 












































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































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20-PIN -© 
AUDIO/POWER 
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(See Figure 1) 
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Power Antenna Connect to power antenna or amplifier, If 
not used, Tape bare end of wire. 
BLACK Ground Connect to ground terminal or clean unpainted metal part of chassis 














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YELLOW 
\ Memory/Battery 
Connect to battery or 12 volt power sourse that is always live. 
The radio will not work if this wire is not connected 
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LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT 
WHITE-BLACK LF- GREY-BLACKRF- = 
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LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR 
GREEN-BLACK LR- VIOLETBLACKRR- = 1111213 15 16 ||17 1118 ||19 || 20 
2 
GREEN LR+ VIOLET RR+ | 
Figure 1 Pin View 
WIRE COLOR FUNCTION/LABEL PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION/LABEL 
1 GREY/BLACK RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-) 11 WHITE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) 
2 GREY RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+) 12 WHITE/BLACK LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) 
3 VIOLET RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) 13 
4 VIOLET/BLACK RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) 14 BLUE POWER ANTENNA 
5 15 | YELLOW ВАТТЕВҮ(+) 
6 GREEN LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) 16 BLACK CHASSIS GROUND 
7 GREEN/BLACK LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) 17 WHITE LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT 
8 RED IGNITION(ACC) 18 RED RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT 
9 BLACK REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON 19 BLACK FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON 
10 RED RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT 20 WHITE LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT 
































2) 


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1) 


. BASIC OPERATIONS 


PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL) 

Press this button to remove the control panel. 

POWER ON/OFF BUTTON (о) 

Press the POWER button on the front of the unit to turn on the unit. Long press the POWER 
button to turn Off theunit. 

MUTE BUTTON (MUTE) 

Short Press the MUTE button to mute the audio output, and "Mute" will appear on the display. 
Press the mute button again to restore the audio output to the previous level. 


12) DISP BUTTON(DISP) 


3) 


4) 


Press this button briefly, the LCD will display the clock for about 5 seconds, then return to 
previous display mode. 

ENCODER VOLUME KNOB 

Turn this knob to adjust desired volume level. 


SOURCE BUTTON (SRC) 

Press this button to select different mode , sequence as follow: 

A) Tuner mode (Radio) 

B) CDP / MP3 (only if a CD or MP3 disc is inserted) 

C) USB (only if a USB drive is inserted) 

D) SD/ MMC (Only if a SD or MMC card is inserted) 

E) AUX IN (only if this unit with this features) 

SOURCE PRIORITY 

Whenever a USB or SD/MMC is being inserted, unit will automatically switch to USB or 
SD/MMC mode, does not matter the unit is currently in what mode. 


When in USB or SD / MMC mode, if the USB or SD / MMC is being removed, unit will 
automatically switch to radio mode. 


16) FRONT PANEL AUX-IN JACK 


Connect the external signal to AUX in jack located at the front of the panel , then press 
SOURCE button to select Aux mode. Press SOURCE Button again to cancel Aux Mode and 
return to previous mode. 


FRONT CABINET 

















LEFT TRACK 


| RIGHT TRACK 








OPEN THE AUX-IN JACK DOOR/COVER 
TO ACCESS TO THE AUX-IN JACK 





RESET BUTTON 


The RESET button is located on the main unit (as shown on the diagram). To press it vertically with 
a ballpoint pen or metal object will activate it. The reset button is to be activated for the following 
reasons: [SN 


* Allthe function buttons do not operate. 
* Errorsymbol onthe display. 


Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed. 





Note: If press RESET button, the unit still cannot function normally, please use a cotton swab 
soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back ofthe control panel. 


7. MENU OPERATIONS 


To use this function keep press short AUDIO/MENU Button for few seconds, each time you press this 
button the mode will move and the functions will shown on the display, turn the encoder volume knob 
up/ downto setthe desires functions ,the function states as following: 

BASS ( Bass level ) 


Turn the encoder volume knob to adjust the desired Bass level range from -10 to +10, the 
default is “O”. 


TREBLE ( Treble level ) 

Turn the encoder volume knob to adjust the desired Treble level range from -10 to +10, the 
default is “O”. 

BALANCE 

Rotate the encoder volume knob to adjust the Balance between the right and left speakers 
from R10 to L10, the “СОО” is default. 

FADER 

Rotate the encoder volume knob to adjust the Fader between the front and rear speakers from 
F10to R10, the “COO” is default. 


TIME SET (CLK) 
The time on the clock is set to “12:00” by default, Rotate the encoder volume knob to adjust the 
minutes and hours.Press AUDIO/MENU button to select the hour or minute. 


Note: Time format can not to set up, it should be follow the tunner area to change, when is in 
U.S.A Latin then the time in 12H by default, when is in Europe Latin then the time in 24H by 
default. 


Programmable Turn-on Volume (РМО) 


This option allows selection of the volume level the radio will automatically assume when first 
turned оп. " P - VOL 40 " is the default setting, which will turn the radio on at the volume level 
selected when the unit was last turned off. To program a specific volume level for the radio to 
turn on at, rotate the volume control to select VOLUME LEVEL’. Within 5 seconds. 
BEEP ON / OFF 
Rotate the encoder volume knob to select Beep On / Off option. 
Beep Off: disable audible beep tone when any function is accessed. 
Beep On: enable audible deep tone. 
8) PRESET EQUALIZER BUTTON (EQ) 
Press this button to toggle the following EQ setting: 
POP -» JAZZ -» CLAS -» BEAT -» ROCK 
At DSP OFF mode, EQ will be controlled by Bass/Treble setting. 
9) iX-BASS BUTTON 


Press the iX-BASS button to switch the loudness on or off. When Loudness is on,display will 
show ‘Loud On’ fora few seconds. 


8. RADIO OPERATIONS 


11) STATION PRESET BUTTONS (M1-M6) 
1.Press these buttons briefly to recall the stored stations in the selected band. 
2.Presetting stations manually, Press the BAND button to select the band for the station to be 
preset. Use Tuning Up/Down to tune in the stations to be preset. Press the Preset button at 
which you want to store the station for at least 2 second. The preset number will appear on 
the display accompanied by a beep, this indicate that the station has been stored into 
memory. 


14) TUNING / SEEK UP AND TUNING / SEEK DOWN BUTTONS 
1.Press these buttons briefly will operate AUTO SEARCH tuning mode, the radio will tune up 
or downto the next station and remain on the frequency. 
2.Pressthese buttons more than 2 seconds, operate as MANUAL SEARCH buttons, under this 
mode the tuning frequency will advance up or down rapidly when the button is pressed. If 
the buttons are not pressed within 3 seconds, they will return to auto search mode. 


7) LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC) 
During station tuning, this button allows you prior to access strong local station only (Local 
mode), or to access a wider range of using distant mode (DX). When power up DX mode will 
be selected automatically; Press LOC button briefly to select Local mode and “LOCAL symbol 
onthe LCD will light up for a few seconds. 


10) AUTO MEMORY STORE/PRESET SCAN BUTTON (AS/PS) 


1.PRESET SCAN: Press AMS button briefly enter Preset Scan mode, it will scan all the preset 
stations іп the memories, you can hear that will stay on each station for about 5 seconds. 


2.AUTO MEMORY STORE: Press AMS button long to enter Auto Store mode, this feature will 
automatically scan the current band and enter up to 6 strongest stations into the 6 preset 
memories. To stop Auto Store & Scan, press the AMS button again. 


6) BAND BUTTON (BAND) 
Press BAND button to change between FM1, FM2, FM3 & AM/MW bands. 


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9. CD OPERATIONS 


M1) PAUSE BUTTON (PAUSE) 
Press this button to pause CD play, press again to release pause. 


M2) INTRO BUTTON (INTRO) 
During file play, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) to play the first 10 seconds to each file 
on the file. When the desired file is reached, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) again to 
endthe scan and play the selected file. 


M3) REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) 
Press this button, the currenttrack will be played repeatedly until this button is pressed again. 
M4) RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) 


Press RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) during file play to play all files in random, shuffled order. 
Press RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) again to stop random play. 


15 ) EJECT BUTTON (a) 
Press this button to eject the CD from the unit. The receiver will switches to radio mode 
automatically. 

14) TRACK UP AND TRACK DOWN BUTTON 


Press the Track Up Button to skip to the next track or previous track. Press the Track Down button 
during play will return to the beginning of the current track, press it one more time to skip to 
previous skip. Press and hold Track Up/Down Button to fast forward or fast reverse. CD player 
starts when you release the button. 


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PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY 
BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT 


10. USB DRIVE OPERATIONS 
COMPATIBILITY 


Due to the fast changing technology world, this unit may or may not be 

compatible to all the USB drive / device available with all the future 

technology, especially those USB drive / device which require to install a 

driver. Always choose a compatible USB drive / device which is 

compatible with this unit. 

NOTE: 

This unit is not compatible with portable Hard-Disk. 

START THE USB DEVICE MODE 

1.The USB socket is covered by the USB plastic cover as indicated in 
picture 1 (P.1). Flip open the USB plastic cover, and the USB socket 
will become accessible. 

2. Plug inthe USB drive / device completely as indicated in picture 2(P.2) 
and display will show "USB PLAY" to indicate that the USB drive / 
device is being plugged in correctly & the download has begun. 


NOTE: 

The unit may take a while to detect or download the USB files, detect & 

download time may vary depends on the type of USB drive / device. 

3. It does not matter what mode the unit is in, (Tuner, CD, SD/MMC, 
etc), once a USB drive / device is being plugged into the unit, the 
unit will automatically switch to USB mode. 





4. All the USB files playback functions are the same as normal CD or МРЗ 
disc playback.(Please refer to section CD operations & МРЗ 
operations) 


TO STOP USB PLAYBACK 


1. When the USB drive / device is unplugged, the unit will 
automatically switch to radio mode. The user can also use the 
mode button to switch to other modes. 

2.User can usethe mode button to choose USB mode (only if USB drive / 
device is inserted in the unit) or any other modes, when they are in any 
mode. 


e USB 1.1 > 320KBPS 
e FILE MANAGE: FAT12 / FAT16/ FAT 32 


WARNING 


1. Always unplugged the USB gently from the unit, excessive force used 
will cause permanent & serious damage to the unit & the USB drive / 
device.(P.3) 

2. Never intentionally or accidentally hit on the USB drive / device when it 
is plugged in. This will cause permanent & serious damage to the unit 
& USB drive / device.(P4) 


3. Never try to plug in any USB drive / device with excessive weight or 
excessive size into the unit. Always use USB drive / device with 
reasonable weight & size which will not overload the unit, which will 
not make performing normal operation on the front panel impossible. 
Excessive weight or size USB drive / device may cause permanent & 
serious damage to the unit. And may cause access to the buttons / 
knobs on the front panel impossible. 











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11. SD/MMC OPERATIONS 


1.Press panel release button to release the front panel.(P.1) 

2.The SD/MMC card slot is located on the unit as indicated in (P.2). 

3. Insert the SD/MMC card into the card slot in the correct direction until a "CLICK" sound 
is heard.(P.3) 

4.Close the front panel.(P.4) 


Detach the Insert the SD/MMC Card Push til it clicks. Close the front Panel 
Front Panel with Label up side 





5. The display will show "SD PLAY" to indicate that the SD or MMC card is correctly inserted. 
Once the SD or MMC card is inserted, the MP3 file will automatically play. 


6. It does not matter what mode the unit is in, (Tuner, CD, USB,etc), once a SD or MMC card is 
being inserted in the unit, the unit will automatically switch to SD / MMC mode. 


7. All the SD / MMC files playback function is the same as normal CD or MP3 disc playback. 
(Please refer to section CD operations & MP3 operations) 


TO STOP SD/MMC CARD PLAYBACK 


1.Push on the end of the SD or MMC card to eject the sd or MMC card. Once the SD or MMC 
card is taken out, the unit will automatically switch to previous mode. (P5-P.6) 


2.User can use the mode button to choose SD / MMC mode (only if SD or MMC is inserted in the 
unit ) or any other modes, when they are in any mode. 








Push til it clicks. Remove the Memory Card 


WARNING 


1.Please make sure to insert the SD or MMC card in the correct direction / orientation as 
indicated in picture (P7). Wrong insert will cause permanent & serious damage to the unit & 
the SD or MMC card. 


2. Always make sure the SD or MMC card is completely inserted before re-attaching the front panel. 





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12. MP3/WMA OPERATIONS(ENCODER VERSION) 


Notes : 

This unit support : 
MPEG1/2/2.5/ Layer 2/3 
WMA Version 7/8/9 
Sampling frequency 


- MPEG1 : 32/44.1/48 KHz 

- MPEG2 :16/22.05/24 KHz 

- MPEG2.5 : 8/11.025/12KHz 

- WMA : 22/32/44/48KHz 
sampling But rate 

- MP3/WMA : 32—320Kbps & VBR 


CDROM Mode 1/2 
ISO9660 Level 1 / 2 & Joliet(unicode) 
Max File/DIR. Count : 255 
Max DIR. Depth : 255 
Sorting Method : Tree sorting 
Max File/DIR. Name : 64Byte 
ID3 V1.0/1.1/2.0/2.3(Max 32Byte) 
- An MP3 directory is shown in this manual as "Directory", and an MP3 file is shown as "Track". 
- Maximum length of file name : 28 characters. 
- Maximum length of directory : 16 characters. 
- Supports Multi-Session recording. 
- Supports CD, CDR and CDRW. 
- Disc written by Packet Write (UDF) is not supported. 
LOADING DISC 
Insert the CD as usual, if it is an МРЗ CD, the display will show “МРЗ T01” then the message "READING" will 
appear, when disc scanning completed, the first track on the first directory will play. 
NOTE: 1) & ICON turns on when a MP3 disc is playing. 
2) Е) ICON is blinking when under directory/Files search mode. 
NAVIGATING THROUGH DIRECTORIES AND TRACKS 
NOTE: MP3 Directory / Track selection can be done by Encoder Volume Knob or Tune Up / Down Buttons 
Both operations will be described. But Encoder Volume Knob is available on some models only. 
Please skip this description if your model is not equipped with this feature. 
THERE ARE FOUR WAYS TO SELECT YOUR FAVORITE TRACK / DIRECTORY 


A) SEARCHING TRACK DIRECTLY 


Under MP3 play mode, press MP3 MENU(AS/PS) BUTTON once, the display shows "MP3 T*", enter 
the desired track number directly, then press MP3 MENU(AS/PS) ENTER BUTTON to confirm. 
SEARCH TRACK NUMBER BY USING ENCODER VOLUME KNOB 

Rotate the ENCODER VOLUME KNOB to scroll through the numbers, then press MP3 ENTER BUTTON 
to confirm. 


B) SEACRCHING BY DIRECTORY OR TRACK NAME 


(1) SEARCH DIRECTORY / TRACK NAME BY USING TUNE UP / DOWN BUTTON 

Under МРЗ Play Mode, press МРЗ MENU BUTTON twice, the display shows “ * “ , enter the character 
directly. The unit searches files and directories which have the same character which is inputted by the 
user. The unit shows these sorted files and directories by TUNE UP / DOWN Button (TUNE DOWN First). If 
the selected name is directory, the user can go into the selected directory by press MP3 


ENTER BUTTON and continue to search the directory or file name in the directory by 

TUNE UP / DOWN Button (TUNE DOWN First). The selected file can be played by pressing MP3 Enter 
Button 

The distribution of alphabetical characters are listed as follow : 


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Character [nec [oso [oec [uno] пая su | vox [en ur Gus nero онат 


(2) SEARCH DIRECTORY / TRACK NAME BY USING ENCODER VOLUME KNOB 

Under MP3 Play Mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON twice, the display shows “ * “. Rotate the ENCODER 
VOLUME KNOB for selecting the character. In this Encoder Search mode, SELECT button use as move 
cursor. Press BAND button use as MP3 CONFIRM BUTTON. The unit searches files and directories which 
have the same character which is inputted by the user. The unit shows these sorted files and directories by 
ENCODER VOLUME KNOB (ROTATE ANTI-CLOCKWISE First). If the selected name is directory, the user 
can go into the selected directory by press MP3 CONFIRM BUTTON and continue to search the directory 
or file name in the directory by ENCODER VOLUME KNOB (ROTATE ANTI-CLOCKWISE First ) The 
selected file can be played by pressing MP3 ONFIRM BUTTON. 


(C) SEARCHING FROM DIRECTORY 


(1) SEARCH DIRECTORY BY USING TUNE UP / DOWN BUTTON. 

Under MP3 play mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON three times, Then the first Directory name is shown. 
Press TUNE UP/DOWN (TUNE DOWN FIRST ) to navigate through the directory list, press МРЗ ENTER 
BUTTON to select the desired directory. The display will show “ WV *. To select the tracks under the 
selected directory, by pressing TUNE UP/DOWN Buttons (TUNE DOWN FIRST) then press MP3 ENTER 
BUTTON to confirm when desired track is found. 


(2) SEARCH DIRECTORY BY USING ENCODER VOLUME KNOB 

Under MP3 play mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON three times, Then the first Directory name is shown. 
Rotate ENCODER VOLUME KNOB (ROTATE ANTI-CLOCKWISE First) to navigate through the directory 
list, press МРЗ ENTER BUTTON to select the desired directory. The display will show " W^. To select the 
tracks under the selected directory, by Rotate ENCODER VOLUME KNOB (ROTATE ANTI-CLOCKWISE 
First) then press MP3 ENTER BUTTON to confirm when desired track is found. 


D) NAVIGATING THROUGH DIRECTORY BY USING M5/M6 BUTTON 


Press directory up (M6) or directory down (M5) buttons to skip the current directory forward or backward 
by one position. In a multi-level directories disc, the movement will take place at the current level until the 
last directory is reached. At this point press directory down (M5) again , it will move to the next level of 
directory. 


ID3 TAG 

Press DISPLAY button repeatedly to Display ID3 TAG information. 

If the МРЗ file is available with ID3 TAG, pressing the display button repeatedly will show information in the 
following sequence: 

SONG TITLE > ARTIST» ALBUM TITLE 

If any of the ID3-TAG information is not available, pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly will show 
information in the following sequence: 

UNKNOWN SONGNAME> UNKNOWN ARTIST» NO ALBUM TITLE 

Ifthe МРЗ file is without ID3 TAG, pressing the DISPLAY button, & “NO DS TAG" will be displayed. 

The file name & track number of the MP3 file will scroll repeatedly through the display during the playing of 
the МРЗ file. 


13. REMOTE CONTROL 


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OPERATIONS: 


Radio Mode CD Player Mode MP3 Mode 


2. Volume Up/Down Adjust Vol,Bas, Adjust Vol,Bas, Adjust Vol,Bas, 
Tre,Fad,Bal Tre,Fad,Bal Tre,Fad,Bal 


3. ID3/DISP Display Clock Display Clock ID3 tag information 
Display Clock, 
Numeric key 0* 


5. Tuning Up/Down Tuning/Seek Up/Down Track Up/Down Track Up/Down/ Numeric key 8*9* 
6. LOC Local/Distant | NoFunction = No Function 


7T. Scan No Function 


Mute = 


9. Audio Select Vol, Bas,Tre, Fad, Bal Select Vol, Bas,Tre, Fad, Bal Select Vol, Bas, Tre, Fad, Bal 
CLK,P-VOL,BEEP ON/OFF CLK,P-VOL,BEEP ON/OFF CLK,P-VOL,BEEP ON/OFF 


Change to CD/MP3 or Change to Radio or AUX IN Change to Radio or AUX IN/ 
AUX IN Numeric key 7* 


11. Band/Enter MP3 Enter 


12. AS/PS/Menu Menu function 
14. Numeric Key(1) Pause 
(2) CD scan CD scan 
(3) Repeat Repeat 
(4) Shuffle 
(5) Folder Down 
б) Folder Up 





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14. SPECIFICATIONS 


CD PLAYER 


System 

Usable disc 

sampling frequency 
No of quantization bits 
Frequency 

Number of channels 
S/N Ratio 


RADIO SECTION 
FM 


Frequency Range 


Intermediate Frequency 
Usable Sensitivity 
Stereo Separation 

S/N Ratio 


AM/MW 
Frequency Range 


Intermediate Frequency 
Usable Sensitivity 
S/N Ratio 


GENERAL 


Power Supply 
Polarity 

Speaker impedance 
Power Output 


REMARK : 


Specifications subject to change without notice. 


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Compact disc audio system 
Compact disc 

44.1KHz 

1 bit 

5-20,000Hz 

2 stereo 

70dB 


87.5-107.9MHz U.S. 
87.5-108MHz EURO 

10.7 MHz 

Better than 15dB at S/N 30 dB 
25 dB at 1KHz 

50 dB 


530-1710KHz U.S. 
522-1620KHz EURO 
450KHz 

Better than 45dB 

40 dB 


DC 11 -14V 
Negative Ground 
4 ohms 

4x 80 Watts 


15. TROUBLE SHOOTING 


Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after 
check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer. 


| Smpom | Cmse | Sohn __ 


No power The car ignition is not on. If the power supply is properly connected 
to the car accessory terminal, switch the 
ignition key to “ACC” 


The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse. 
Disc cannot be loaded | Presence of CD disc inside Remove the disc in the player, then put a 
or ejected the player. new one. 
Inserting the disc in reverse | Insert the compact disc with the label 
direction. facing upward. 


Compact disc is extremely Clean the disc or try to play a new one. 
dirty or defective disc. 


Temperature inside the car is Cool off or until the ambient temperature 

too high. returns to normal. 

Condensation Leave the player to off for an hour or so, 
| then try again. 


No sound Volume is in minimum. Adjust volume to a desired level. 


Wiring is not properly Check wiring connection. 
connected. 


The operation keys do | The built-in microcomputer іѕ | Press the RESET button. 
not work not operating properly due to | Front panel is not properly fixed into its 
noise. place 


Sound skips. The installation angle is Adjust the installation angle to less than 
more than 30 degrees. 30 degrees. 
The disc is extremely dirtor | Clean the compact disc. Then try to play a 
defective disc. new one. 

The radio does not dee Ia MSIE Insert the antenna cable firmly. 

work. connected. 

The radio station | | 

automatic selection The signals are too weak. Select a station manually. 

does not work. 

ERROR 1 Mechanism Error Press the reset button if the error code 
does not disappear, consult your nearest 
service dealer. 

ERROR 2 Servo Error Press the reset button if the error code 
does not disappear, consult your nearest 
service dealer. 


If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note 
that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. 
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for 
recycling advice.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) 





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