Owner’s manual Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones DB285USB CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEIVER AUTORADIO CD/USB/MP3/WMA RECEPTOR CD/USB/MP3/WMA
English This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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English 1. FEATURES • Front USB Slot • 4ch/2V RCA Output • Front Panel 3.5mm Auxiliary Input 2. PRECAUTIONS 1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour.
Handling Compact Discs or English Use only compact discs bearing the Storage Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other specially shaped compact discs. Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable. • Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat source. • Do not expose compact discs to excess humidity or dust. • Do not expose compact discs to direct heat from heaters.
English 3. CONTROLS Names of the Buttons and Their Functions [IR RECEIVER] [DISP] [ ] [CD SLOT] [RELEASE] [ [USB SLOT] ] (EJECT) [AUX] [SRC] [SCN] [BND] [ISR] [SOUND] [RPT] [RDM] [UP] [DN] [ROTARY] [DIRECT] [RELEASE] button [SOUND] button • Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the DCP. • Use the button to switch to the sound adjust mode. • Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the MAGNA BASS EXTEND mode. [DISP] button • Switch the display indication.
Names of the Buttons and Their Functions English [SCN] button [SRC] button • Perform scan play for 10 seconds of each track while in the CD/MP3/WMA mode. • Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play while in the MP3/WMA mode. • Press the button to turn on the power. • Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power. • Switch the operation mode among the radio mode, etc.
Display Items English Operation status indication Frequency, titles, clock, etc. are displayed. : MUTE indication MANU : Manual indication : Preset channel indication (1 to 6) : Enter indication MP3 : MP3 indication WMA : WMA indication Display Screen In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but this is normal. The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.
The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to prevent scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car. Removing the DCP Storing the DCP in the DCP Case Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct orientation.) DCP 1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or longer to switch off the power. 2.
English 5. REMOTE CONTROL ∗ If you buy the RCB-176-200 sold separately, you can enjoy the use of the Remote Control function. Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons ∗ Some buttons on the remote control unit have different functions from the corresponding buttons on the main unit. Signal transmitter [SRC] [BND] [MUTE] [DISP] [ISR] [RDM] [SCN] [RPT] ● Shared modes ● Radio mode [SRC] button [BND] button • Press the button to turn on the power.
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons [RPT] button [BND] button • Press to perform repeat play. • When in MP3/WMA mode, press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform folder repeat play. • Press to play the first track. [x], [v] buttons • Press to move the tracks up and down. • Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to perform fast-forward/fast-backward. [ ] button • Switches between playback and pause. [RDM] button • Press to perform random play.
English 6. OPERATIONS Note: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 6. Basic Operations CAUTION Selecting a mode Be sure to lower the volume before switching off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit remembers its last volume setting. If you switch the power off with the volume up, when you switch the power back on, the sudden loud volume may hurt your hearing and damage the unit. 1. Press the [SRC] button to change the operation mode. 2.
Basic Operations You can adjust a sound effect or tone quality to your preference. To change sound setting 1. Press the [SOUND] button to switch to the sound adjustment selection display. ∗ The factory default sound setting is “ZEHCR+”. 2. Then press the [x] or [v] button to select the sound adjustment mode.
Basic Operations English ● Adjusting the treble This adjustment can be performed only when the Z-Enhancer Plus is set to “CUSTOM ”. 2-1. Select “TREBLE”. 3-1. Press the [ ] button. 3-2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select as following order. “T” ↔ “T” 3-3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the gain, the F (center frequency) and the Q. T : The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: +7 to –7) T: The factory default setting is “10k”. (Adjustment range: 10k/12.5k/ 15k/17.
Radio Operations 1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio mode. The frequency appears in the display. 2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio reception band changes in the following order: F1 (FM1) ➜ F2 (FM2) ➜ F3 (FM3) ➜ AM ➜ F1 (FM1)... 3. Press the [x] or [v] button to tune in the desired station. Tuning There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning. Seek tuning 1.
Radio Operations English Preset scan Instant station recall (ISR) Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for a desired station in memory. 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the [ ] button again to continue receiving that station. Instant station recall is a special radio preset that instantly accesses a favorite radio station at a touch of a button.
CD/MP3/WMA Operations What is MP3? MP3 is an audio compression method and classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This audio compression method has penetrated into PC users and become a standard format. This MP3 features the original audio data compression to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high sound quality. This means that about 10 music CDs can be recorded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc to allow a long listening time without having to change CDs.
CD/MP3/WMA Operations English Disc-In-Play function Loading a CD As long as the ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position, this function allows you to turn the power to the unit and start playing the disc automatically when the disc is inserted even if the power is not turned on. 1. Insert a CD into the centre of the CD SLOT with the labeled side facing up. “LOADING” appears in the display, the CD enters into the slot, and the play starts.
CD/MP3/WMA Operations Other various play functions ● Track-up 1. Press the [v] button to move ahead to the beginning of the next track. 2. Each time you press the [v] button, the track advances ahead to the beginning of the next track. ● Track-down 1. Press the [x] button to move back to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press the [x] button twice to move back to the beginning of the previous track. ● Scan play Fast-forward/fast-backward ● Fast-forward 1.
CD/MP3/WMA Operations English ● Folder random play ● To cancel play This function allows you to play all the tracks of all the folders recorded on an MP3/WMA disc in a random order. 1. Press and hold the [RDM] button for 1 second or longer to perform folder random play. “ALL RDM” appears in the display for 2 seconds. 1. Press the operating button previously selected. 20 DB285USB ∗ The various play mode is canceled and the various play off mode appears in the display for 2 seconds.
Operations Common to Each Mode 1. Press and hold the [DISP] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display. 2. Press the [x] or [v] button to select the “item name”. “CLOCK” ↔ “SETTINGS” ↔ “SCRN SVR” ↔“SCROLL” ↔ “DIMMER” ↔ “TEL-SP” ↔ “TEL-SW” ∗ The adjustment item name will be displayed for 2 seconds before showing the desired value. 3. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select the “desired setting value”.
Operations Common to Each Mode English ● Setting the car speaker output for the cellular phone When the AUX input jack is used to connect an AUX BLUETOOTH BB (BLT370) (sold separately): ∗ The factory default setting is “RIGHT”. ∗ To output the telephone calls, set the cellular phone interrupt to “ON”. 2-1. Select “TEL-SP”. 3-1. Turn the [ROTARY] knob to select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”. • RIGHT: Telephone calls can be heard on the front right speaker connected to this unit.
English 7. ACCESSORIES USB Operations USB memory device operation Note: • The following operations are the same as for CD mode: ∗Titles up to 64 bytes can be displayed in USB mode. ∗Pause ∗Track selection ∗Fast-forward/fast-backward ∗Scan play ∗Repeat play ∗Random play ∗Folder selection See “CD/MP3/WMA Operations” (page 17-20) for details. About USB memory • USB is an acronym for Universal Serial Bus, and refers to an external bus standard supporting data transfer rates of 12 Mbps.
USB Operations English Connecting a USB memory device 1. Connect the USB memory device to the USB slot. Press the [SRC] button to switch the source to the device. Playback will begin from the first file recorded on the device. To listen to tracks on a connected USB memory device 1. Press the [SRC] button to switch the source. When USB memory device is selected, playback will begin from the location at which playback was previously stopped.
General Problem Cause Measure Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Incorrect wiring. Consult your store of purchase. No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. Power antenna lead is 1. Turn the unit off. shorted to ground or 2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna excessive current is required lead.
English Problem No sound heard Cause Measure USB memory device contains Record MP3/WMA files properly to USB memory no MP3/WMA files. device. The files are not proper MP3/ Use only properly encoded MP3/WMA files. WMA format. Files are DRM copyright protected. USB Connectors are loose. 26 See page 17 for details on how to cancel DRM protection. Disconnect the device and reconnect securely. Sound is The MP3/WMA files are interrupted or has improperly encoded. noise.
English 9. ERROR DISPLAYS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem. USB CD/MP3/WMA Error Display Cause Measure ERROR 2 A CD is caught inside the CD This is a failure of CD deck’s mechanism and consult deck and is not ejected. your store of purchase. ERROR 3 A CD cannot be played due to scratches, etc. ERROR 6 A CD is loaded upside-down Eject the disc then reload it properly. inside the CD deck and does not play.
English 10. SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner General Frequency Range: 87.9 MHz to 107.9 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 15 dBf Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70 dB Stereo Separation (1 kHz): 35 dB Frequency Response (±3 dB): 30 Hz to 15 kHz Power Supply Voltage: 14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable), negative ground Current Consumption: Less than 15 A Speaker Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable) Weight / Source unit: 2.57 lb. (1.
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