M ulti-functional Source U nit A 3351 /A 3451
Getting Started
Table of Contents Table of Contents 3-5 Warning 6-7 WA R N I N G CAUTION PRECAUTION Basic Operation 8-14 Detaching / Attaching the Front Panel Initial System Start-up (Reset) Turning Power On and Off Selecting Source Adjustment: Bass / Treble / Balance / Fader Subwoofer Level / Subwoofer Freq / EQ Curve / Volume Adjusting the Built-in A-Bass Adjusting Source Level Clock Display CD Opening and Closing the Movable Display Playback Usable disc Ejecting CD Track Up and Down Fast Forward and Backward Pau
Table of Contents MP3 / (A3451 only) 20-25 Playing MP3 Files Changing Display Folder Selection Order of Playing Tracks File up and Down Pause File Repeat Play Folder Repeat Play Random Play Intro Scan Play Direct Track Access Mode Direct Filer Access Mode Wildcard Search Mode About the Usable Discs About MP3 Tuner 26-27 Changing Display Manual Tuning Auto Seek Tuning Preset Tuning Station Preset Memory Automatic Seek and Preset Memory Mode (Auto Store) Programmable Station Name Memory Programming Statio
Controls and Functions Changer 30-31 CD Changer Control Playback Next/Previous Track Fast Forward and Backward Pause Repeat Play Random Play Disc Selection Disc Scan Disc Repeat Play DVD Changer Control Disc Selection Next/Previous Track Fast Forward and Backward Setup Operation 32-34 Beep Guide Changing Lighting Color Adjusting Display Brightness Changing Source Type Local/DX Seek RDS Regional Setting TA Volume Level RDS Type Changing Security Code 35-36 Installation Procedure Connection Troublesh
Warning WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions; Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place, otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted. When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, ma k e s u r e t o u s e a u t o m o t i v e - g r a d e w i r e s o r o t h e r w i r e s w i t h a 0.75mm 2(AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.
Warning Volume Level For your driving safety, keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions and emergiency vehicles. Car Washing To avoid electrical shorts which may cause fire, or other damage, do not expose this product (including the speakers and CDs) to water or excessive moisture. Car Ventilation If your car is parked for several hours in direct sunlight, the temperature inside the car may become very high.
Basic Operation [OPEN] Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to help deter the unit from being stolen. 1) Press and hold [Open] to cause the faceplate to slide down and forward. “Remove Panel” and then “Good bye See you again!” will be displayed Unit will turn off 2) Press the release button on the bottom front edge of the faceplate and slide the faceplate away from the unit. 3) The faceplate bracket will automatically close after 5 seconds. Fig. 1.
Basic Operation Note The faceplate bracket will automatically close after 10 seconds even though the faceplate is not detached. When the faceplate slides down, the unit will turn on if the user presses any button except [OPEN] or [EJECT]. Attaching the Front Panel Make sure that the faceplate bracket is in the closed position. Press the faceplate against the front of the unit until it clicks into place.
Basic Operation Use the following instructions (Fig.1.2)to detach the faceplate. Press the RESET button (Fig. 1.3) with a ballpoint pen or a paper clip in the hole at the lower left corner of the unit and gently press it in until the button clicks.“Audiobahn Car Audio System” appears on the display and then “Security Code:” with a blinking cursor. Input the Security Code on Product ID card by turning the Rotary Encoder to choose the number of the digit at the cursor position.
Basic Operations The source will be changed according to the following order: . >TUNER > DISC > (CHANGER) > AUX Tuner mode (See page 26) CD mode (See page 14) AUX mode Note : CHANGER mode is only available if a CD/DVD Changer is connected. For Satellite Broadcasting, set to AUX mode. Volume Turn the Rotary Encoder to adjust the volume level. Default : 35 Setting Range : 0 to 80 (1dB per step) Note: “MUTE” is displayed if the volume is set to 0.
Basic Operation Treble Turn the treble level up / down Default : 0 Setting Range : -7 to +7 (1.7dB per step) Balance You can adjust the sound balance between the right and left speakers. Default : C00(Center)Setting Range : 15 Levels each(1dB per step) Fader You can adjust the sound balance between the front and rear speakers Default : C00(Center)Setting Range : 15 levels each Subwoofer Level You can adjust the Subwoofer level from 0 dB to 20dB gain.
Basic Operation Figure 1.4 Characteristics of A-Bass Adjusting A-Bass 1) Press the [A-BASS] button repeatedly until the desired bass level (1,2 or 3) appears in the display. 2) To cancel, select “A-Bass OFF”. Adjusting Source Level If the difference in volume level of CD, CHANGER(CD/DVD), AUX and TUNER is too much, you can compensate the volume by adjusting each source level. First, set the desired volume level for the TUNER mode, then adjust the volume level of each source.
Basic Operation Clock Display Press the [ENTER] button to see clock time. Clock Display mode will be released automatically after 5 seconds. Setting Clock time 1) Press and hold [DISP] for a second to set the clock time. 2) “CLOCK SET” will be displayed and the clock time will be displayed. 3) Turn the rotary encoder to set the hour. Press the [>>|] button and turn the rotary encoder to set minutes. Press the [|<<] button again and turn the rotary encoder to again set the hours.
CD Opening and Closing the Movable display Press the [OPEN] button and the detachable display will open. Press the [OPEN] button again to close the detachable display. Note: Do not apply resistance to the moveable display when it is open as it may result in malfunction of the unit C A U T I O N Keep hands (or any other objects) away from the display while it is opening or closing to avoid damage or injury. The back of the movable display will get very warm under normal operating conditions.
CD Do not affix temporary stickers or labels. Clean the disc when it is dusty. Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc. Do not use commercially available disc accessories. Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again. Ejecting CD To eject a disc when it is being played, press[ ] button.
CD Fast forward and backward Press and hold the [l<<] , [>>l] button to move backward or forward and release to resume the playback. Pause To pause playback, press the [4, PAUSE] button. Press the [4, PAUSE] button again to resume playback. Repeat Play Press the [2,RPT] button to repeatedly play the current track. Press the [2, RPT] button again to deactivate the repeat play. N O T E : The CD will be automatically repeated played back when the end of the disc is reached.
CD The Intro SCAN mode will be released when the [2, RPT] or the [3, RDM] button is pressed. The current track will be Repeated or Randomly played correspondingly. The Intro SCAN mode will be also released when [|<<] or [>>|] button is pressed.The beginning of the current track or next track will be played correspondingly. Direct Track Access Mode 1) Press the [DTA] button to change to the Direct Track Access Mode.
Controls and Functions Editing Track Program ("EDIT PROGRAM ") Turn the Rotary Encoder or press [|<<] and [>>|] to select the desired track. Press the [ENTER] button to store the desired track at the desired current number. Press [ENTER] button when the track number is displayed as “--“, in order to return to and edit the first index. Press the [DTA] button for more than 1 second if you wish to clear the program list. Press the [ENTER] button for more than 1 second to end the program edit.
MP3 (A3451 Only) [Rotary Encoder] [l<<] , [>>l] [DISP] [4,PAUSE] [DTA] [UP][DN] [2,RPT] [ENTER] [1,SCN] [3,RDM] Playing MP3 Files See page 16 about Inserting and Ejecting Discs Press [SOURCE] to select the DISC mode and playback starts automatically. Changing Display Press [DISP] button to change the display. File No. and Elapsed Time > Folder Name > File Name > ID3 Tag > Frame Info Folder Selection Press Folder [UP], [DN] to select the next or previous folder.
Controls and Functions Order of playing tracks The following diagram of directories illustrates the playing order File up and down Press the [|<<] button once during MP3 play to return to the beginning of the current file. Press once again within 5 seconds to play the previous file. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired file. Press the [>>|] button once to advance to the beginning of the next file. If you wish to access a file further ahead, press repeatedly until the desired file is reached.
Controls and Functions Pause To pause playback, press the [4, PAUSE] button. Press the [4, PAUSE] button again to resume playback. File Repeat Play Press the [2,RPT] button to repeatedly playback the current MP3 file and the MP3 file will be played repeatedly. Press the [2, RPT] button again to deactivate the repeat play. N O T E : When play order settings (Scan/Repeat/ Random) are selected, the current mode will be released.
Controls and Functions Direct Track Access Mode 1) Press the [DTA] button to change to the Direct Track Access (DTA) Mode. 2) Press the [ENTER] button to select the selection menu. 3) Turn the Rotary Encoder or use the [|<<] and [>>|] button until you reached the desired track. 4) Press the [ENTER] button if you find the desired track. Direct File Access Mode 1) Press the [DTA] button to change to the Direct File Access (DTA) Mode.
Controls and Functions About the usable discs We recommend using only compact discs containing the marks shown below. You can play CD-R's (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) for audio use on this unit. You can also play CD-R's/CD-RW's containing MP3 formatted audio files. - Some of the following CD's may not play on this unit: Flawed CD's, CD's with fingerprints, CD's exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g,.
Controls and Functions Producing MP3 discs MP3 files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW using CD-R writing software, up to 999 files, 100 folders. (including Root folders) Media supported The media that this device can play back are CD-ROM's, CD-R's, and CD-RW's. Corresponding File Systems This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. Under the ISO9660 standard. The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory).
Tuner [Rotary Encoder] [l<<] , [>>l] [AST] [DISP] [BAND/MENU] [SOURCE] Changing Display Press the [DISP] button to change the display. Station Frequency > Station Name “No Memory” is displayed if no Station Name is set.The Station frequency is displayed for a moment when changing to a preset with a Station name. Manual Tuning Press the [SOURCE] button to select the [TUNER] mode.
Tuner Station Preset Memory 1) Select a band and tune to the desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory 2) Press and hold a Preset number [1 through 6] button for a second to store the station in that preset slot. Automatic Seek and Preset Memory Mode (Auto Store) 1) Press and hold the [AST] button for a second to start Auto Store 2) The tuner will automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in FM3/AM2(AM)/LW/MW mode in the order of signal strength.
RDS [Rotary Encoder] [l<<] , [>>l [PTY] [TA] Basic Functions The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57KHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcasts. RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same program.The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
RDS When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit automatically mutes the CD player/changer. When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit automatically returns to the original source play before the traffic information broadcast began. Program Type (PTY) Mode Press the PTY button to activate the PTY mode, while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode. The Program Type of the station being currently received will be displayed for 5 seconds.
Changer [SOURCE] [l<<] , [>>l] [4,PAUSE] [2,RPT] [UP][DN] [1,SCN] [3,RDM] CD Changer Control Playback Insert the Magazine and press the [SOURCE] button to activate the CD CHANGER mode. Playback will start automatically. Next / Previous Track Press [>>l] to go to next track Press [|<<] to return to beginning of current track Press [|<<] once again within 5 seconds to play the previous track, then press repeatedly until you reach the desired track.
Changer Repeat Play Press the [2,RPT] button to playback the current track and the track will be played repeatedly. Press the [2, RPT] button again to deactivate the repeat play. NOTE All the tracks will be automatically played back repeatedly on the CD. Random Play Press the [3, RDM] button to play back all the available tracks in a random sequence. Press the [3, RDM] button again to cancel the random play. Disc Selection Press [UP] or [DN] to select the next disc or previous disc.
Setup Operation [Rotary Encoder] [SEL] [l<<] , [>>l] [ENTER] Press and hold the [SEL] button for a second to enter Setting Mode. Press the [SEL] repeatedly to choose the desired Setting mode. >Button Beep > Ligting > Brightness > Source Type > Local/ DX Seek > Regional > TA Volume > RDS Type > Change Sec. Code Button Beep Turn the Rotary Encoder to toggle the mode between “Beep On” and “Beep Off”. NOTE The initial setting at the factory is “BEEP ON”.
Setup Operation Adjusting Display Brightness Turn the Rotary Encoder to select the Brightness Level in the setting range from 1 to 11. NOTE: The initial setting at the factory is “06” Changing Source Type Turn the Rotary Encoder to select the source type Range : Aux > MD > DVD N O T E : The initial setting at the factory is “Aux” In case of satellite broadcasting, set to AUX. Local / DX Seek Turn the Rotary Encoder to select either the Local or DX seek setting.
Setup Operation TA Volume Level Turn the Rotary Encoder to adjust TA Volume Level (“TA Volume”) in the setting range from 0 to 80. N O T E The initial setting at the factory is “40” RDS Type Turn the Rotary Encoder to select either RDS - Europe, or RBDS - USA, depending on your geographic location. N O T E The initial setting at the factory is “RDS - Europe” Changing Security Code Turn the Rotary Encoder to select the “change Sec.
Installation Installation Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the (-) battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness 4. Connect the wiring harness connector in the following order : Ground, Battery, Ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit 6. Install the unit in your car 7. Reconnect the (-) battery 8.
Installation 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 Back View ofPlug 1 Antenna (Black)G round 11 (Black)G round 2 (Yellow )Battery 12 (Yellow )Battery 3 (R ed)Ignition 13 (O range)Illum ination 4 (Blue)Pow erAntenna 14 (Pink /Black)Audio Interrupt 5 (Blue /Black)R em ote Acc.
Controls and Functions Preliminary Steps Check and take steps as described in the tables below. If You Suspect Something Wrong Immediately switch power off. Disconnect the power cable and check that there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so. Product Service If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest Authorized Audiobahn Dealer.
Trouble Shooting Noise A mobile phone is used near the unit. ˧Keep the mobile phone away from the unit. Radio Poor reception in FM stereo and monaural broadcasts. Station is too far, or signals are too weak. ˧Select other stations of higher signal level The radio antenna is not extended enough. ˧Fully extend the radio antenna.
Trouble Shooting CD CD text is not displayed normally Disc is dirty, or has scratches. ˧Clean disc, referring to the section on “ CD. Time is counted but no sound comes out. The 1st track of a mix mode disc was reproduced. (Mix mode is a format in which data except music is recorded on the 1st track and music data is recorded on other than the 1st track in a session.) ˧Playback music data recorded on other than the 1st track.
Troubleshooting File playing time is not displayed correctly You ran the file in fast forward / fast reverse during playback or turned off the ignition switch of the car during playback. Playing another file will return the file playing time to normal. You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file. ˧The file playing time of VBR(Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file is sometimes displayed incorrectly. You played a file in which character information had been recorded by use of ID3Tag or later version.
Specification FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.5-108.2 MHZ (European Version) 87.5-107.
Specification FM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range 87.5-108.2 MHZ (European Version) 87.5-107.
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