Introdaction For your safety in using the CD5425E Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted throughout this manual as well as on the CD5425E. They show safe and correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personal injury to you, others and to avoid property damage. Before reading through the manual, take time to read through and learn the important information listed in this section.
For your safety in using the CD5425E WARNING ● Always replace fuses with fuses of identical capacity and characteristics. Never use a high capacity fuse than the original. Using the wrong type of fuse may cause a fire or severe damage. ● If foreign objects or water enters the equipment, smoke comes out, or there is a strange odor, stop using it immediately, and contact your dealer. Accidents, fires, or shocks may result if you continue to use it in these conditions.
Introdaction CAUTION ● Be careful of the position of the volume when turning the power source ON. Hearing damage may result if very loud noise is emitted when the power is turned ON. ● Do not operate under abnormal conditions such as when the sound is broken or distorted. Fires may result. ● This equipment uses invisible laser light. Do not disassemble or alter this equipment. If trouble occurs, contact the dealer where you bought the equipment.
Table of Contents For your safety in using the CD5425E ...................................... 66 I Operating precautions ................................................................ 74 II Names of controls and parts ..................................................... 75 III How to operate the CD player .................................................... 79 IV How to operate the MP3 player .................................................. 84 V How to operate the tuner ......................
Table of Contents For your safety in using the CD5425E ............................................... 66 Operating precautions......................................................................... 74 Notes on operation ....................................................................................................... 74 Names of controls and parts............................................................... 75 Turning the power on and off...........................................................
Table of Contents Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to the beginning of the track (file) being played ............................................................................................................... 87 Skipping to the next or previous folder ......................................................................... 88 Fast Forward/Rewind ................................................................................................... 88 Return to the root directory of the CD...
Table of Contents How to play MP3 ........................................................................................................ 100 Switching disc modes........................................................................................... 100 Advancing to the next file or returning to the beginning of the file being played ................................. 100 Skipping to the next or previous folder................................................................. 100 Replacing the battery...
Table of Contents How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected ...................................................................... 117 Listening to a CD ........................................................................................................ 117 Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played ............................................................................................................. 117 Fast Forward/Rewind .......
Introdaction Operating precautions Notes on operation • For your safety, play only at volume levels that allow outside sounds to be heard. • We recommend using with this player a disc with the logo shown to the left. TEXT • You can play music CDs(CD-R/CD-RW) on this player. Be sure to use discs that have been properly processed. Depending on the editing equipment used, some discs may not play properly.
Names of controls and parts Names of controls and parts Front view 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 II III ? F E No. Button D C Name/Working BA No. Button 9 Name/Working [Release] button [CD (OPEN / EJECT)] button Detach the right end of the front panel from the body of the unit. Opens/closes front panel and ejects CD. [AUDIO CONTROL] button [ Adjusts volume and performs other functions. / ] button Automatically finds radio reception or to fast forward/ rewind.
Introdaction No. Button Name/Working No. Button Name/Working [FM AM] button Switches to radio mode and switches radio bands. Buttons [1] to [6] [PWR] button Selects radio preset channels and performs disc mode functions. Turns deck power ON/OFF. [MUTE] button Activates and deactivates mute. G No. Name/Working Disc slot Inserts compact discs. CAUTION Never place an object or rest your hands or the like on the front panel.
Names of controls and parts Turning the power on and off ATTENTION When the power is turned on, the state used when the power was turned off such as CD and tuner playback is restored. If a car is not equipped with an ACC position, press the [PWR] button for more than two seconds. When the vehicle has no ACC position on the ignition switch, care is needed when turning off the deck. Follow Step 2 or Step 3 when turning off the power. 1 III When power is OFF, press the [PWR] button.
Introdaction Remote control (optional) 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 ? 5 6 No. Button A Name/Working No. Button Name/Working [PWR] button [MODE] button Turns deck power ON/OFF. Switches to playback mode. [TU] button [DISC] button Switches to tuner mode. Switches to DISC mode. [BAND] button [AUX] button Switches to radio mode and DISC mode. [ Switches to AUX mode. ] button [ Decreases the volume. ] button Increases the volume. [MUTE] button Activates and deactivates mute.
How to operate the CD player How to operate the CD player About compact discs • The signal recorded on a compact disc is read by a laser beam, so nothing touches the disc surface. A scratch on the recorded surface or a badly warped disc may cause deteriorated sound quality or intermittent playback. Observe the following precautions to ensure high quality sound performance: • Do not leave an ejected disc in the disc slot for very long; the disc may warp.
Operation About CD accessories • Do not use accessories (stabilizers, protective seals, laser lens cleaners, etc.) sold for "improving sound performance" or "protecting CDs." The changes in CD thickness or outside dimensions made by these accessories may cause problems in the player. • Please be sure NOT to attach any ring-shape protector (or other accessory) to your discs.
How to operate the CD player Switching to the CD player mode First press the [DISC] button for less than one second to switch to the disc mode. It is assumed here that a CD has already been loaded into the unit. Listening to CD 1 Press the [CD 1 ] button. The front panel opens. This starts CD play. If a disc has already been loaded, the disc is ejected by pressing the [CD ] button. 2 Press the [DISC] button for less than one second to switch to the CD player mode.
Operation Fast Forward/Rewind Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played. 1 Press and hold the [ button. [ ] button: Fast forward. [ ] or [ ] Press the [4 SCAN] button. Pressing the 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.
How to operate the CD player Displaying CD text Ejecting the disc 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 during playback. 1 Press the [CD ] button for more than one second. The front panel opens and the disc is ejected. 2 Remove the disc and press the [CD ] button. The front panel closes.
Operation How to operate the MP3 player About MP3 ATTENTION The making of MP3 files by recording from sources such as broadcasts, records, recordings, videos and live performances without permission from the copyright holder for uses other than personal enjoyment is prohibited. What is MP3? MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) is a standard format for audio compression technology. By using MP3 a file can be compressed to one-tenth the size of the original.
How to operate the MP3 player Format of discs The format of discs to be used must be ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2. Control items for this standard are as follows: • Maximum directory layers: 8 layers • Maximum characters for folder names/file names:32 (including ".
Operation Playing MP3 When a disc with recorded MP3 files is inserted, the deck first checks all the files on the disc. 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. MP3 playing time display It is possible that playing time will not be correct, depending on the writing condition of the MP3 file.
How to operate the MP3 player ● Note ● • When music data recorded in the normal way (CD-DA) is present on the same disc with MP3 music files, the normally recorded music data will be played. To listen to the MP3 music files, press button [3] for more than one second. Listening to MP3 file 1 Switch to the CD player mode. • When a non-MP3 file is played, "NO SUPPORT" will appear. CAUTION • Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD or when the recorded side is dirty.
Operation Skipping to the next or previous folder 1 Press button [1 ] or [2 Playing the beginning of files (SCAN) 1 ]. Press the button briefly to play just the first 10 seconds of each song for all the files in the same layer of the folder being played. Button [1 ]: Selects the previous folder Button [2 ]: Selects the next folder. On pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds, [FOLDER SCAN] is displayed and just the first 10 seconds of the first song in each folder is played.
How to operate the MP3 player Playing files in random order (RANDOM) 1 Displaying title 1 Press the [6 RAND] button. Press the button briefly to randomly play the files in the same layer as the folder being played. On pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds, [ALL RANDOM] is displayed and the files in all folders are played randomly. To cancel, press the [6 RAND] button again. ATTENTION • During random playback, press the [5 RPT] button to repeat the file being played.
Operation How to operate the tuner FM reception characteristics In general, FM has much better tonal quality than AM. However, FM and FM stereo reception encounter several characteristic problems not encountered with AM. FM is more difficult to receive than AM in a moving vehicle. The following are explanatory notes on what to expect from FM reception and on how to get satisfactory performance.
How to operate the tuner Reception area of FM broadcasts Transmitting Antenna 100 Meters High Effective Radiation Power 1kW FM Stereo Car Radio 20 km A home receiver can catch weak FM stereo signals through the use of a tall, directional or ultra-sensitive antenna. In a moving vehicle, the area for good reception is limited because of varying conditions encountered while driving, including the types and heights of broadcast antenna structures, signal strength, engine noise, etc.
Operation 3 Press the [ start the [ ] button: ] or [ ] button to automatic station Starts searching toward higher frequencies. ATTENTION [ • If stations have been stored in memory, pressing a button from [1] to [6] will directly select a station.
How to operate the tuner ATTENTION 3 • Pressing the preset buttons ([1] to [6]) allows you to make one-touch station selections. The frequency of the selected station is indicated on. • 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. The tuned station is now memorized and set in the button selected.
Operation Changing the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning Receiving RDS data Setting AF (Alternative Frequency) The deck lets you select the reception sensitivity to be used for automatic scanning of stations. The two sensitivity modes available for this deck are AUTO mode and DX mode. AUTO Mode During automatic scanning, the reception sensitivity switches automatically to one of two levels.
How to operate the tuner When the traffic information station is received, the [TP] indicator is lit on the display. When the traffic information station becomes unreceivable, the [TP] indicator flashes. When the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed in the FM mode, the unit starts to search for the traffic information station. If the traffic announcement is received in the mode other than "Radio", the mode is automatically switched to radio mode, and you can listen to the traffic announcement.
Operation Setting PTY (program type) 2 With RDS stations, the name of the broadcasting station and program category information are transmitted and can be displayed on the unit’s display. It is also possible to select only those RDS stations that are broadcasting the genre selected by using the PTY function. 1 Press the [PTY] button for more than one second. The name of the genre of the RDS station currently being received is displayed, and the [PTY] indicator lights on the display.
How to use the optional remote control How to use the optional remote control Precautions in use of the remote control • Be careful when handling the control, especially because it is small and light. Dropping or striking it hard may damage it, wear out the battery or cause a malfunction. • Keep the remote control free of moisture, dust and water. Do not subject it to shock. • Do not place the remote control unit where it will get hot, such as on the dashboard or near a heater vent.
Operation Turning the power on/off Switching playback modes When the power is turned on, the state used when the power was turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored. 1 1 Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence: Press the [PWR] button. The power turns on or off each time the button is pressed. Tuner ➔ Disc ➔ AUX ➔ Tuner www ATTENTION ATTENTION When the main unit is shut down, the remote control will not work.
How to use the optional remote control Selecting a station (manually or automatically) 2 Press the button. [ [ ] button: Tunes to stations. TUNE•SEEK higher ] frequency [ ] button: Tunes to lower frequency stations. 1 [ PRESET CH [ ] [ ] button: Select the next higher number preset button. [DISC] TRACK ] button. ] button: Advances to the next track. ] button: Returns to the beginning of the track being played. (Press repeatedly to move to previous tracks.
Operation Advancing to the next file or returning to the beginning of the file being played How to play MP3 Switching disc modes 1 1 Press the [DISC] button. The disc mode is activated. 2 Press the button. [BAND] or [DISC] When one or two CD changers are connected, press the [BAND] or [DISC] 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. Press the [ TRACK ] button.
How to use the optional remote control Replacing the battery CAUTION • Be extremely careful not to swallow the battery. WARNING To prevent accidents, store batteries out of the reach of children. If a child has swallowed one, consult a doctor immediately. Use two AAA size batteries. 1 Remove the back cover of the remote control unit by gently pressing and sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow. • The battery life is approximately one year.
Various Settings ESN security operating procedure 3 Press the [CD ] button. The front panel opens; The CD5425E is now ready for your Key CD in the CD slot. About ESN 4 This deck incorporates ESN (Eclipse Security Network). The ESN is a security system which disables all deck functions when the power is restored if the deck is stolen from the vehicle. Once the ESN is activated, removing power to the deck or vehicle will activate the security feature.
ESN security operating procedure How to cancel the Key CD 5 Check that the unit is in standby. 2 Press and hold the [FUNC] button, then button [6], and hold both for more than one second. How to change the Key CD 1 A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will change to [DISC]. Press the [CD First, cancel the existing Key CD. Refer to "How to cancel the Key CD". 2 ] button. Next, program a new Key CD. Refer to "How to program the Key CD".
Various Settings ATTENTION 4 • If the incorrect CD is inserted, an [ERR_ ] ("ERR" and error number) message will appear for two seconds, after which the CD will be ejected. • If [ERR5] (the 5th time an error has occurred) appears, [HELP] will appear, after which the CD will be ejected. When [HELP] appears, carry out the operations for an ESN security lock out by following the procedure in "What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?" on page 104.
ESN security operating procedure How to turn the security indicator on/off Once ESN security is activated, the indicator flashes whenever the vehicle's ignition switch is turned off, warning potential thieves that the unit is protected. However, if do not want this visible deterrent, it may be turned off. 1 With the unit in standby, press the [FUNC] button, then button [2] and hold both for more than one second. 2 [IND. FLASH] or [IND.-----] appears on the display. [IND.
Various Settings Detaching the front panel How to fit the detachable panel Using the detachable panel The front panel of the unit can be removed. By removing this panel when you leave the vehicle, you can prevent the theft of the unit. How to remove the detachable panel 1 Turn off the unit power. 2 Press the [Release] button. Insert the left end of the front panel into the unit. Engage the catch at the left end of the front panel with the lock on the unit itself. 2 Insert the front panel.
How to operate the AUDIO CONTROL How to operate the AUDIO CONTROL Switching audio control modes Various audio control modes may be fine-tuned using this procedure. 1 Press the [AUDIO CONTROL] button for less than one second to select the item to be adjusted. Modes will switch in the order shown below each time the button is pressed.
Various Settings SVC (Source Volume Control) Adjusts different volume levels for each audio mode. When SVC is set, the volume level can change as shown in the example settings in the table below. Increases the SVC setting level. LOUD The loudness control 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. Turn the loudness control ON/OFF.
How to operate the AUDIO CONTROL Equalizer user preset memory The set equalizer value in the audio control mode can be stored. The stored value can be called by switching the equalizer mode to the CUSTOM mode. Making changes with Equalizer Mode Using EQ (equalizer), you can adjust the frequency according to the genre of the music you are listening to or the kind of the musical instruments. 1 Press the [AUDIO CONTROL] button for more than one second. The set equalizer value is stored in the CUSTOM mode.
Various Settings How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode About Sound Adjustment Mode This unit is equipped with various functions to compensate the acoustic characteristics inside the vehicle. The following adjustments can be made in the sound adjustment mode. • Crossover (FRONT/REAR/NON-FADER) • Switching the non fader phase.
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode When this deck is in normal mode, it corresponds to basic speaker systems which comprise front speakers, rear speakers, and subwoofer. 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.
Various Settings 5 Press the [RTN] button. At this time, other adjustments can also be made in sound adjustment mode. Making changes with Sound Adjustment Mode 6 1 Press the [SOUND] button more than one second. Enters sound adjustment mode. 2 Turn the [SEL] button to select a setting item. When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the following order. Crossover adjustment (X-Over NF) The LPF (low-pass filter) for sub-woofer can be switched ON and OFF.
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Non-Fader phase selection (Non-F Phase) The merging of sound between the front and rear speakers and the woofer can be improved by selecting the phase. Switch to a phase which lets the speakers combine without any disharmony. 1 Turn the [SEL] button to select Non-F Phase. 2 Press the [SEL] button. The mode will change to phase selection mode. 3 Turn the [SEL] button to select NORMAL or REVERSE.
Various Settings Setting the contrast of the display In accordance with your viewing angle, you can adjust the contrast of the display. 1 Press the [DISP] button. Enters contrast adjustment mode. 2 Turn the [SEL] button to adjust the CONTRAST. The contrast can be adjusted in the range of -5 to +5. Turn to the right: Increases level. Turn to the left: Decreases level. 3 Press the [SEL] button. The selected settings will take effect.
Making changes with Function Mode Making changes with Function Mode Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation) A variety of settings can be changed. 1 Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second. The function mode is activated. The receiver is set at the factory to emit a beep tone in response to button operation.
Various Settings Clock display on/off Setting the time This receiver uses the 12-hour display notation. Switches the clock display to ON/OFF. 1 Turn the [SEL] button to select Clock. 1 Turn the [SEL] button to select Clock Adjust. 2 Press the [SEL] button. 2 Press the [SEL] button. The clock display ON/OFF mode is activated. 3 Turn the [SEL] button to select ON or OFF. 4 Press the [SEL] button. The clock activated. 3 4 Press the [RTN] button.
How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) This section covers the operation of an optional CD changer that is connected to the receiver. To switch from another mode, press the [DISC] button for less than one second.
About optional unit Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) 1 Skipping to the next or previous CD 1 Press the [6 RAND] button. Press button [1 ] or [2 ]. Button [1 ]: Selects the next lower number disc. Pressing on the button for less than one second causes the changer to play the tracks on the currently playing CD in random order, until the button is pressed again. Press the button for longer than a second to play tracks from all of CDs loaded in the currently selected changer, in random order.
Others Others Connecting portable audio players to the AUX jack Use a commonly available accessory cord. With a jack for AUX cord (sold separately), portable audio players and other external inputs can be connected to the system. Carefully adjust volume until the output level of the connected player is known. • Before using a portable audio player in a vehicle, read the player's operation manual carefully and confirm problem-free operation in the vehicle before proceeding.
About optional unit Changing auxiliary input sensitivity Telephone muting function The sensitivity of the auxiliary mode can be changed. 1 Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second. The function mode is activated. 2 Turn the [SEL] button to select AUX Sensitivity. 3 Press the [SEL] button. The AUX activated. 4 sensitivity mode is When you receive an incoming phone call, the volume of the audio function is reduced to zero.
If you have a question: If you have a question: [RESET] button First check the item mentioned below before attempting to troubleshoot problems. CAUTION If a problem occurs, 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 paper clip or similar item. Pressing the [RESET] button will delete all the entries from memory. The settings will return to those made at the factory prior to shipment.
Other information Mode Problem Dead or weak sound Power does not turn on. Common to all Frequencies or titles set in memory are deleted. No guide tone sounds. The remote control does not work. Causes Sound skips around. Sound is intermittent. Sound is bad in quality. The disc cannot be ejected. Refer to page Is the volume control up sufficiently? Turn up the volume control. 107 Is the muting function in effect (MUTE)? Cancel the muting (MUTE) function.
If you have a question: Mode Tuner Problem Causes Remedial action to take Refer to page Is the antenna retracted? Extend the antenna. — Is the tuner correctly tuned to a station? Tune to a station. 92 Are you driving outside the service area of your preset stations? Tune to a local station. (Please note, there may be no local stations servicing the area where you are currently driving.) 92 Avoid operating such equipment while using the receiver.
Other information Specifications Power Output Line Output Level/Impedance Power Supply Current Drain Dimensions (W x H x D) Tone Control Loudness MOSFET 50W×4 5V (0dB)/55 14.4V DC (11-16V) 3A 178 x 50 x 155mm BASS: ±12db at 80Hz MID: ±12db at 630Hz Treble: ±12db at 10kHz +10dB at 100Hz/+ 6.5dB at 10kHz Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Frequency Response Stereo Separation 87.5~108.
IMPORTANT RECORD YOUR “KEY CD” HERE… STORE YOUR “KEY CD” ALONG WITH YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL.
