High Power Auto Reverse Cassette / Receiver With Changer Control CQ-4400U Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
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Contents Use This Equipment Safely ...................................................................Page 2 ❏ Power and Sound Controls ......................................................................4 How to adjust the volume, mute, balance, and tone for best listening ❏ Radio Basics..............................................................................................6 Mode selection, manual and automatic tuning, band selection, preset stations ❏ Cassette Tape Player Basice..................
Power and Sound Controls Power If the vehicle is not running yet, turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights. Press [PWR] to switch on the power. Volume ● Press the knob to select the volume mode and then turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Volume Level d 0 to 40 ● Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise more than 0.5 seconds to change the numeric level in sequence.
Balance Press the knob to select the BALANCE mode and then turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to shift the sound volume to the right or left speakers. or L (R: RightL, : Left) 1 to 15 Balance Center Fader Press the knob to select the FADER mode and then turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to shift the sound volume to the front or rear speakers.
Radio Basics Mode Selection Press [MODE] to change the operation mode as follows. Radio Cassette a a CD changer (when connected) c d To change to the tuner mode In case of CD changer mode or Tape mode, press [MODE]. Selecting a Band Press [BAND] to change the band setting as follows. FM1 FM2 W/B AM a a a (Weather Band) c d "ST" indicator lights during reception of an FM stereo broadcast. Manual Tuning Press [TUNE j ] or [TUNE i ] to tune in a higher or lower frequency.
Station Preset FM1, FM2, and AM can save maximum 6 stations each in their preset station memories. Caution: To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving. Manual Station Preset Press [BAND] to select a desired band. Use manual or seek tuning to find a station which is to be preset in the memory. Press and hold one of the preset buttons [1] to [6] until the display blinks once. d Preset Number Note: You can change the memory setting by repeating the above procedure.
Radio Basics (continued) Tuning in a Weather Band Station Press any of the buttons [1] to [6] to tune in the station preset by the previous page. The frequency (162) remains unchanged. WB Weather Band Frequency(channel) Number Note: The weather band (CH1-6) has been preset in advance. CH7 is selected by pressing [j j] or [i i]. Weather Band Stations National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 locations throughout the U.S. on seven VHF/FM frequencies.
Cassette Tape Player Basics Tape Insert Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side facing to the right. Play will start automatically. Playing Side Indicator Exposed Tape side Rewind and Fast Forward Press [i i] (REW) or [j j] (FF) to activate rewind or fast forward of the tape. Press [ ] to stop. The tape will resume playing from that position. Fast Forward Rewind Changing Sides Press [ ] to reverse.
Cassette Tape Player Basics (continued) Tape Eject Press [u] to eject the tape, and the previous mode of operation will be resumed. Notes: ● Always remove the cassette tape from the unit when the cassette tape player is not being used. ● If power is switched off before [u] is pressed, the cassette will not be ejected. Switch on the power again and press [u] to eject the cassette. Metal Tape Mode ● ● Press [5 MTL] when playing metal or chromium dioxide (CrO2) position tapes.
TPS Operation (Tape program Search) Press [4 TPS] to activate the tape program search mode. To select a desired program, press [i i] or [j j] corresponding times to go backward (up to 8) or forward (up to 9). (Rewind:) (Fast forward:) 8 0 1 9 c d c d d or Ex1. To select the current program again, press [4 TPS], and press [i i]. Ex2. To select the previous program, press [4 TPS], and press [i i] twice. Ex3. To select the next program, press [4 TPS] and press [j j]. Ex4.
Cassette Tape Player Basics (continued) Repeat Play ● Press [3 REP] to repeat the current program. REPEAT ● Press [3 REP] again to cancel. Blank Skip ● Press [1 SKP] to skip unrecorded portions on the tape. B•SKIP ● Press [1 SKP] again to cancel. Notes: When repeat is on, the blank skip does not work because the repeat has priority over the blank skip. ● The blank skip does not work when the unrecorded portion of the tape is less than 15 seconds.
CD Changer Basics Note: CD changer functions are designed for an optional CD changer unit. Start the CD Changer Once the CD changer has been connected, press [MODE] to change to the CD changer mode. When a disc magazine is inserted, CD play starts automatically. Play Disc Track Time Number Number Disc Selection Press [4] (i DISC) or [5] (DISC j) to select a disc in descending or ascending order. Then, the selected disc will start to play from the first track.
CD Changer Basics (continued) Track Repeat ● Press [3 REP] (REP: REPEAT) to repeat the current selection. "REPEAT" indicator lights. REPEAT ● Press [3 REP] (REP: REPEAT) again to cancel. Track Random ● Press [6 RAND] (RAND: RANDOM). All the available tracks on all discs in the magazine will be played in a random sequence. RANDOM ● Press [6] (RAND: RANDOM) again to cancel. Note: The Random mode will stop and the disc select function will operate once the [4] (iDISC) or [5] (DISCj) is pressed.
Clock Basics (The clock system is 12-hours.) Initial Time Press and hold d Press and hold [CLK] until you have set the time. "AM 12:00" blinks, and the time setting mode is activated. Press [i i] to set the hour. Press [j j] to set the minute. (Hold [i i] or [j j] to change numbers rapidly.) Once the time has been set, release [CLK]. Note: When the clock is not set yet, "SET" is displayed. or Resetting the Time When you want to reset the time, repeat steps to above.
Clock Basics (continued) Alarm Time Setting d Press and hold [ALM] until you have set the alarm time. "AM 12:00" blinks, and the alarm time setting mode is activated. Press [i i] to set the hour. Press [j j] to set the minutes. (Hold [i i] or [j j] to change numbers rapidly.) When you have set the alarm time, release [ALM]. Note: When the alarm is not set yet, "AM 12:00" is displayed. or Resetting the Alarm Time When you want to reset the alarm time, repeat steps to above.
Cassette Head Cleaning Warning Press and hold ● ● 17 The display will show "TAPE CLN " to warn you to clean the cassette head for maintaining its top condition after accumulated 100 hours tape playing. Press and hold [ ] for more than 2 seconds again to clear "TAPE CLN " displaying and resume the current TAPE mode displaying. (It is valid only in TAPE mode.
Installation Guide WARNING This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of potential dangers in attempting to install this product. Any attempt to install this product in a motor vehicle by anyone other than qualified installer could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in serious personal injury or death. ❏ Overview This equipment should be installed by a professional.
Installation Guide (continued) ❏ Installation Procedures When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands and fingers. ● We strongly recommend you to wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries. ● Note: Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal. 1. Secure the Mounting Collar . Insert Mounting Collar into the vehicle's dashboard, and bend mounting tabs out with a screwdriver.
Installation Guide (continued) To Remove the Unit from the vehicle's dashboard Insert Dismounting Pins and pull both pins. Dimounting Pin (U-shaped) Note: Do not lose Dismounting Pins. They will be needed to remove the unit from the vehicle's dashboard.
Electrical Connections Cautions: ● This product is designed to operate with a 12-volt negative ground battery system. ● To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below. ● Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed. ● Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a possible short-circuit from the vehicle chassis. Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.
Troubleshooting ❏ Maintenance Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvent. ❏ When Something Doesn't Work Check the charts on page 23 for possible causes and solutions to any problem you might be experiencing. Some simple checks or minor adjustments may eliminate the Pencil problem. ❏ Notes on Cassette Tapes Tape Slack: Use a pencil or similar object to take up the slack as shown.
Troubleshooting (continued) ❏ Troubleshooting Tips PROBLEM Unit does not turn on. Radio has static. POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION Dead vehicle battery Ignition or ACC is not on. Charge vehicle battery. Turn ignition to On or ACC. Bad power line connection Fuse is blown. Check connections. Replace fuse. (Consult your dealer) Antenna not hooked up Hook up antenna. Close to high power lines Move away from high power lines.
Specifications General Power Supply Maximum Power Output Power Output Tone Action Current Consumption Speaker Impedance Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight : 12 V DC (11V-16V) Test Voltage 14.4V, Negative ground : 37 W × 4 channels at 400 Hz, Volume Control maximum : 18 W per channel into 4 ohms, 40 to 30,000Hz at 3% THD. : Bass; ± 12 dB at 100 Hz Treble; ± 12 dB at 10 kHz : Less than 2.5 A (tape mode, 0.5W 4-speaker) : 4 Ω (4-8 Ω acceptable) : 7" × 1-15/16" × 5-7/8" (178 × 50 × 150 mm) : 3 lbs (1.
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