Eclipse CD8445E Owner's Manual

Eclipse CD8445E Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: For Your Safety In Using The Cd8445E

    Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted throughout this manual as well as on the CD8445E. They show safe and correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personal injury to you, others and to avoid property damage.
  • Page 3 For your safety in using the CD8445E 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For your safety in using the CD8445E ........114 Operating precautions .............. 124 Names of controls and parts ........... 125 How to operate the CD player ..........129 How to operate the MP3/WMA player ........136 How to operate the Memory Stick player ........ 142 How to operate the tuner ............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents For your safety in using the CD8445E ..........114 Operating precautions............... 124 Notes on operation ..................... 124 Names of controls and parts............. 125 Turning the power on and off..................127 How to operate the CD player ............129 About compact discs ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents MP3/WMA playing time display................138 Display order of MP3/WMA file/folder names ............138 Listening to MP3/WMA file ..................139 Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to the beginning of the track (file) being played ......................139 Skipping to the next or previous folder ...............
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Receiving traffic information..................152 Setting the TP (traffic program)/the TA (traffic announcement)......152 Setting PTY (program type) ..................154 Setting PTY SEEK ....................154 How to use the remote control ............155 Precautions in use of the remote control ..............155 Cleaning the remote control ..................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents How to operate the ACC security ................168 How to turn the security indicator on/off ..............168 How to read the Electronic Serial Number ..............168 Detaching the front panel..............169 Using the detachable panel ..................169 How to remove the detachable panel..............
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Parametric equaliser adjustment (PEQ) ..............187 4 speakers + subwoofer speaker layout ............... 187 3WAY setting for speaker layout ................189 Selecting an equaliser mode from memory ............191 Measuring/display frequency characteristic............191 Time alignment settings (Time Alignment) ............191 Crossover adjustment (X-Over) ................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Others ....................205 Connecting portable audio players to the AUX jack............ 205 Changing auxiliary input sensitivity............... 206 Telephone muting function..................206 Operation DISP screens ..................... 206 If you have a question: ..............207 Displayed information (for troubleshooting) ..............207 Specifications..................
  • Page 12: Operating Precautions

    Introdaction Operating precautions <Your CD8445E will perform well over a long period of time through correct handling and care.> 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.
  • Page 13: Names Of Controls And Parts

    Names of controls and parts Names of controls and parts Front view 5 6 7 Button Name/Working Button Name/Working [Release] button (OPEN / EJECT)] button Detach the right end of the front panel from the body of Opens/closes front panel and the unit.
  • Page 14 Introdaction Button Name/Working Button Name/Working [FM AM] button Switches to radio mode and switches radio bands. Buttons [1] to [6] [PWR] button Selects radio preset channels Turns deck power ON/OFF. and performs disc mode functions. [MUTE] button Activates and deactivates mute.
  • Page 15: Turning The Power On And Off

    Names of controls and parts Turning the power on and off ATTENTION If a car is not equipped with an ACC When the power is turned on, the state used position, press the [PWR] button for more when the power was turned off such as CD and than two seconds.
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Introdaction Remote control Button Name/Working 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 Switches to AUX mode.
  • Page 17: How To Operate The Cd Player

    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.
  • Page 18: About Cd Accessories

    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. •...
  • Page 19: Listening To Cd

    How to operate the CD player Switching to the CD player mode First press the [DISC MS] button for less than one second to switch to the disc mode. It is assumed here that a CD has already been Listening to CD loaded into the unit.
  • Page 20: Fast Forward/Rewind

    Operation Playing tracks in random Fast Forward/Rewind order (RANDOM) Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played. Press the [6 RAND] button to play the tracks in random order. Press and hold the [ ] or [ button. To cancel, press the [6 RAND] button again.
  • Page 21: Creating A Title For A Cd

    How to operate the CD player Turn the [SEL] button to the left or Creating a title for a CD right to select characters. Turn to the right: A CD title may be created, attached and Advances the character forward in displayed for your discs.
  • Page 22: Changing A Previously Set Title

    Operation Changing a previously set ATTENTION title To leave a space blank, follow these steps. If external CD changers are connected, a 1.Select and flash the space to be blank. previously set title for a CD will be changed in 2.Turn the [SEL] button to make a blank the same way.
  • Page 23: Deleting A Previously Created Title

    How to operate the CD player Deleting a previously created Displaying CD text title Only the built-in CD player supports CD TEXT. It can not be displayed with the optional CD If external CD changers are connected, a changer. If the CD came with a logo shown previously created title for a CD will be deleted below, it is recorded with a disc title and track in the same way.
  • Page 24: How To Operate The Mp3/Wma Player

    Operation How to operate the MP3/WMA player About MP3/WMA ATTENTION The making of MP3/WMA 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/WMA? MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) is a standard format for audio compression technology.
  • Page 25: Media

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player Media Media capable of playing MP3/WMA includes CD-R and CD-RW discs. Compared to CD-ROM media commonly used for music discs, CD-R and CD-RW discs are fragile in high temperature/high humidity environments and one section of the CD-R and CD-RW may become incapable of playback. Fingerprints or scratches on the disc may prevent playback or cause skipping during playback.
  • Page 26: File Names

    Operation File names Only files with the MP3/WMA file extension ".mp3", ".wma" can be recognised as MP3/WMA and played. Be sure to save MP3 files with the ".mp3" file extension. Be sure to WMA files with the ".wma" file extension. The "MP" or "WMA" letters of the file extension will be recognised whether entered as uppercase letters or lowercase letters.
  • Page 27: Listening To Mp3/Wma File

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to the beginning of the track (file) being played Listening to MP3/WMA file Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right. Turn to the right: Switch to the CD player mode.
  • Page 28: Skipping To The Next Or Previous Folder

    Operation Skipping to the next or Playing the beginning of files previous folder (SCAN) Press button [1 ] or [2 Press the [4 SCAN] button. Press the button briefly to play just Button [1 the first 10 seconds of each song for Selects the previous folder all the files in the same layer of the Button [2...
  • Page 29: Playing Files In Random Order (Random)

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player Playing files in random order Displaying title (RANDOM) Press the [DISP] button for more than one second. Press the [6 RAND] button. Each time the button is pressed, the Press button briefly following will be displayed in order. randomly play the files in the same Folder Name/File Name* ➔...
  • Page 30: How To Operate The Memory Stick Player

    Operation How to operate the Memory Stick player About Memory Sticks • Do not store Memory Sticks in places that are subject to static electricity and electrical interference, otherwise the data they contain may become corrupted. • In order to protect the player, the player's functions will be stopped automatically if a problem occurs.
  • Page 31: About Cleaning The Memory Sticks

    How to operate the Memory Stick player • Do not use Memory Sticks with labels that are peeling off or that have name tags (labels) attached. • Store Memory Sticks in places away from direct sunlight and high humidity, otherwise the Memory Sticks may become unusable. •...
  • Page 32: Listening To Mg Memory Stick

    Operation CAUTION Do not press the [ ] button while the MG Memory Stick is being inserted. This could cause an injury and damage to the front panel. Listening to MG Memory Stick Press the [CD ] button for less than one second.
  • Page 33: Advancing To The Next Track Or Returning To The Beginning Of The Track Being Played

    How to operate the Memory Stick player Advancing to the next track Playing the beginning of or returning to the beginning tracks (SCAN) of the track being played Press the [4 SCAN] button. Turn the [SEL] button to the left or Pressing the button causes the right.
  • Page 34: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Random)

    Operation Playing tracks in random Formatting MG Memory Stick order (RANDOM) (quick format) MG Memory Stick can be formatted. Press the [6 RAND] button to play the tracks in random order. Press the [FUNC] button for less To cancel, press the [6 RAND] than one second.
  • Page 35: Ejecting The Memory Stick

    How to operate the Memory Stick player Ejecting the Memory Stick ATTENTION • Do not turn off the power or the Press the [CD ] button for more ignition switch while formatting. than one second. The formatting process will be The front panel opens.
  • Page 36: How To Operate The Tuner

    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.
  • Page 37: Reception Area Of Fm Broadcasts

    How to operate the tuner Reception area of FM broadcasts A home receiver can catch weak FM stereo signals Transmitting Antenna 100 Meters High through the use of a tall, directional or ultra-sensitive Effective Radiation Power 1kW antenna. In a moving vehicle, the area for good reception is limited because of varying conditions encountered while driving, including the types and FM Stereo Car Radio 20 km...
  • Page 38: Tuning To A Station

    Operation ATTENTION At times, it may be difficult to maintain optimum reception because the antenna affixed to your vehicle is in motion constantly (relative to the broadcast antenna), encountering continuous Tuning to a station variation in the received radio signals’ strength.
  • Page 39: Manually Setting Stations Into Memory

    How to operate the tuner • If there fewer than Preset station scan receivable stations, the stations set in the remaining buttons will be This function enables reception of all the retained. stations in the preset buttons for five seconds each.
  • Page 40: Receiving Rds Data

    Operation Setting REG (REGIONAL) Check that the deck is in standby mode. Some stations broadcast different programs according to the local area. When the Press and hold button [1], then REG function is ON, switching to the other the [FM AM] button, and hold both station that broadcasts different program is for more than three seconds.
  • Page 41 How to operate the tuner starts to search for the traffic ATTENTION information station. • When the TP is ON, the unit traffic announcement searches only traffic received in the mode other than information station. Moreover, "Radio", the mode is automatically while receiving traffic...
  • Page 42: Setting Pty (Program Type)

    Operation While the genres above (NEWS, Setting PTY (program type) SPORTS, TALK, CLASSICS) displayed With stations, name longer than one second, press the broadcasting station and program category ] or [ ] button. information are transmitted and can displayed on the unit’s display. It is also The SEEK function will start within possible to select only those RDS stations that the selected genre.
  • Page 43: How To Use The Remote Control

    How to use the remote control How to use the 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. •...
  • Page 44: Turning The Power On/Off

    Operation Turning the power on/off Switching playback modes When the power is turned on, the state used Press the [MODE] button. when the power was turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored. Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence: Press the [PWR] button.
  • Page 45: Selecting A Station (Manually Or Automatically)

    How to use the remote control Selecting a station (manually or Press [BAND] [DISC] automatically) button. When one or two CD changers are A short press of the button will allow manual connected, press the [BAND] or station tuning. Pressing for more than one [DISC] button to change modes second will start automatic tuning.
  • Page 46: How To Play Mp3/Wma

    Operation Advancing to the next file or returning to the How to play MP3/WMA beginning of the file being played Switching disc modes Press the [ TRACK ] button. Press the [DISC] button. ] button: Advances to the next track (file). The disc mode is activated.
  • Page 47: Replacing The Battery

    How to use the remote control Return the back cover into place Replacing the battery by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow. WARNING To prevent accidents, store batteries out of the reach of children. If a child has swallowed one, consult...
  • Page 48: Esn Security Operating Procedure

    ESN security operating procedure About ESN This deck is equipped with ESN (Eclipse Security Network). A pre-registered music CD (Key CD), four- digit security code, or a Memory Stick on which all unit functions will not operate, even by turning the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position or reconnecting the battery after turning the ignition switch off or disconnecting the battery during maintenance.
  • Page 49: How To Switch The Security Type (Key Cd Security/Memory Stick Security)

    The initial setting is for Key CD security to be Press the [CD ] button. used. front panel opens; CD8445E is now ready for your Key Check that the unit is in standby. CD in the CD slot. Press hold [FUNC] Insert the CD into the slot.
  • Page 50: How To Cancel The Key Cd

    Refer to "How to program the Key front panel opens; CD". CD8445E is now ready for your Key CD in the CD slot. How to resume normal operation ATTENTION (ESN security lock out) If a CD has already been inserted, a...
  • Page 51: What Happens If An Incorrect Cd Is Inserted

    If after 5 tries the correct Key CD is not inserted, the display reads [CALL]; the After the 5th incorrect attempt, unit must be returned to Eclipse to be the display reads [HELP] for five reset. In this case, please contact your seconds.
  • Page 52: How To Operate The Esn (Memory Stick) Security

    Various Settings corresponds to each digit (first to How to operate the ESN fourth) of the security code. (Memory Stick) security Press the [FUNC] button for How to record a security code more than one second. The security code is registered in the deck and security is set.
  • Page 53 ESN security operating procedure A security code is entered by ATTENTION pressing the buttons [1] to [4]. If a Memory Stick has already been Enter a four-digit security code using inserted, EJECT] message digits 0 to 9, A to F. The number appears.
  • Page 54: How To Change The Memory Stick

    Various Settings How to change the Memory Stick and F each time the button is pressed. Each button number (1 to 4) You can change the Memory Stick and corresponds to each digit (first to security code that have been recorded by fourth) of the security code.
  • Page 55: What Happens If A Memory Stick Or Security Code Is Incorrect

    After the 5th the Memory Stick. attempt, you will be asked to insert If the contents recorded in the the DISC (Key CD). At this point, please contact your local Eclipse Memory Stick match dealer for procedure on unlocking information recorded by the deck, the unit.
  • Page 56: How To Operate The Acc Security

    (Refer "How this number is your electronic serial resume normal operation (ESN number (ESN). You may use this security lock out)" on page 166.) number to identify your Eclipse CD8445E in the event of theft recovery.
  • Page 57: Detaching The Front Panel

    Detaching the front panel Detaching the front panel How to fit the detachable panel Using the detachable panel Insert the left end of the front The front panel of the unit can be removed. panel into the unit. By removing this panel when you leave the Engage the catch at the left end of vehicle, you can prevent the theft of the unit.
  • Page 58: How To Operate The Audio Control

    Various Settings How to operate the AUDIO CONTROL Enabling the loudness control The loudness control may be turned on to emphasize low and high frequencies at low volume levels. Adjusting audio volume Loudness compensates for the apparent weakness of low and high frequencies at low volume by boosting the bass and treble levels.
  • Page 59: Switching Audio Control Modes

    How to operate the AUDIO CONTROL Switching audio control modes Various audio control modes may be fine-tuned using this procedure. 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. When the audio control is set to the Normal mode: VOL ➔...
  • Page 60 Various Settings Setting examples: The volume for the initial FM mode (default value: 40) is used as a reference for storing the differences in volume that have been set for each audio mode. Audio mode AM (MW) Memory Stick Default value Reference (Volume level) (40)
  • Page 61: How To Operate The Sound Adjustment Mode

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode About Sound Adjustment Mode This deck is equipped with two different sound adjustment modes: normal mode and Pro mode. In normal mode, the acoustic characteristics inside the vehicle can be adjusted using comparatively simple settings.
  • Page 62: Parametric Equaliser

    Various Settings Parametric equaliser A variety of materials are used inside a vehicle to manufacture the seats and windows, and because these materials absorb and reflect sound in different ways, the parametric equaliser lets you adjust the peaks and dips of the frequency characteristics inside the vehicle to compensate for this. Peak High [Sound pressure]...
  • Page 63: Time Alignment

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Time Alignment With vehicle audio systems, the installation position of the speakers and the position of the listener mean that the distances from the listener to the left and right speakers are almost always different. These differences in the distance from the listener to each speaker in turn means that the time taken for the sound to reach the listener is different for each speaker.
  • Page 64 Various Settings -3dB Bass range Mid range Treble range 20Hz 20kHz fc1(LPF) fc2(HPF) fc3(LPF) fc4(HPF) fc*: Cutoff frequency For example, when adjusting the HPF, frequencies that are lower than the specified frequency are progressively dampened, rather than simply not being played back at all. The "slope" adjustment function is the function that is used to adjust these dampening characteristics.
  • Page 65: Multi-Harmonizer

    Sound effect customisations The parametric equaliser, time alignment, and crossover setting can be adjusted using this deck, or through the Eclipse web services. (For details on the operation, please contact your dealer.)
  • Page 66: Operations During Normal Mode

    Various Settings SRS Circle Surround II (CS II) The system achieves surround sound by combining SRS TruBass, which uses the difference between two different frequencies to boost bass tones, and SRS Circle Surround, which uses 2ch (L/R) correlation to expand the Operations during Normal sound.
  • Page 67: Parametric Equaliser Adjustment (Peq)

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Parametric equaliser adjustment Press the [ ] or [ ] button. (PEQ) This adjusts the frequency level. The parametric equaliser adjusts 7 frequency bands. [ ] button: Increases level. Turn the [SEL] button to select [ ] button: PEQ.
  • Page 68: Selecting An Equaliser Mode From Memory

    Various Settings Selecting an equaliser mode from The measurement result can be referred to when adjusting parametric equaliser. This memory result is also necessary to automatically correct parametric equaliser setting using Sound effect ATTENTION customisations. For details on the operation, please ATTENTION contact your dealer.
  • Page 69: Time Alignment Settings (Time Alignment)

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Time alignment settings (Time will appear on the display. You can adjust the volume (by turning the Alignment) [AUDIO CONTROL] button) and This function corrects position restart measurement while characteristics and frequency characteristics in measurement is in progress.
  • Page 70 Various Settings Position selector setting (Position) Selecting the type of vehicle (Car Type) When the position of the listener's seat is selected, the time taken for the sound to travel You can select the time alignment settings to from the speakers to the listener can then be match your vehicle from a range of preset adjusted in order to obtain a more natural settings for different types of vehicle, allowing...
  • Page 71 How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Tweeter settings (Tweeter) Rear speaker position selection (Rear SP) You can select the tweeter installation location and whether or not a tweeter is being used or You can select the rear speaker installation not, allowing you to select the optimum time location, allowing you to select the optimum alignment settings automatically.
  • Page 72: Crossover Adjustment (X-Over)

    Various Settings Crossover adjustment (X-Over) Press the [SOUND] or [RTN] button to exit sound adjustment The frequencies for the front and rear speaker mode. high-pass filter (HPF) and woofer low-pass filter (LPF) can be set within a range of 63 to 200 Multi-harmonizer settings Hz.
  • Page 73: Non-Fader Phase Selection (Non-F Phase)

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Non-Fader phase selection Non-Fader Output (Non-F Phase) Non-Fader Output can be stereo or mono. Select the method that matches the output The merging of sound between the front and method for the sub-woofer system that is rear speakers and the woofer can be improved connected to the deck.
  • Page 74: Operations During Pro Mode

    Various Settings Turn the [SEL] switch to select Operations during Pro Mode media types. When the button is turned, the setting item changes in the following Press the [SOUND] button for order. more than five seconds. ➔ Disc ➔ Memory Stick The mode switches between normal mode and pro mode each time the Press the [SEL] button.
  • Page 75: Parametric Equaliser Adjustment (Peq)

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Parametric equaliser ATTENTION adjustment (PEQ) Identical frequencies within the front channel (bands F1 to F5) cannot be The parametric equalizer can be set for a both adjusted. 3-way speaker system or a 4-speaker system. (For details about speaker layout, see page 194.) There are 10 Rear &...
  • Page 76 Various Settings Turn the [SEL] button to select Press the [6] button to select the the frequency to be adjusted. Q curve pattern. When the button is turned, the Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes in the following Q curve changes in the following order.
  • Page 77: 3Way Setting For Speaker Layout

    Mid3 Mid4 Mid5 Bands of 20 Frequencies. ➔ Eclipse has by default assigned arbitrary frequencies for each of the 5-Bands (Hi/Mid for Turn the [SEL] button to select 10 parametric bands total). the frequency to be adjusted. When the button is turned, the...
  • Page 78 Various Settings Hold down a button, [1] to [5], for ATTENTION more than two seconds to preset • If levels adjacent a value. frequencies are both raised to the The preset value is overwritten by maximum, this will cause distortion the value set using the above steps.
  • Page 79: Selecting An Equaliser Mode From Memory

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Selecting an equaliser mode from The formula for calculating the lag time is: memory A = (B-C)/34 See page 180 (operation procedure in Normal A = Lag time (ms) mode). B = Distance to the farthest speaker Measuring/display frequency from the listening position (cm) characteristic...
  • Page 80: Crossover Adjustment (X-Over)

    Various Settings Crossover adjustment (X-Over) When the 63Hz → 80Hz → 100Hz → speaker layout 125Hz → 160Hz → 200Hz → With the 4-speaker system, the frequencies of setting is 4SP + 250Hz → 315Hz → 400Hz → the front speaker HPF (High Pass Filter) and 500Hz →...
  • Page 81: Multi-Harmonizer Settings (Harmonizer)

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Non-Fader phase selection Press the [SOUND] or [RTN] (Non-F Phase) button to exit sound adjustment mode. The merging of sound between the front and rear speakers and the woofer can be improved by selecting the phase. Switch the phase to a phase which lets the Multi-harmonizer settings speakers combine without any disharmony.
  • Page 82: Non-Fader Output

    Various Settings Non-Fader Output Selecting the speaker layout (SP Layout) Non-Fader Output can be stereo or mono. Select the method that matches the output Depending on the type of the speakers method for the sub-woofer system that is connected, you can select a 4-speaker system connected to the deck.
  • Page 83: Importing Sound Data

    How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode Selecting the Custom Mode ATTENTION Values (PEQ, time alignment, cross over value) If the vehicle is equipped withe 3-way can be adjusted using the custom mode on the speaker system, do not change from pro website.
  • Page 84: Making Changes With Display Adjustment

    The deck has three types of motion picture available. Turn the [SEL] button to adjust brightness. In addition, moving picture screens provided by the Eclipse web services can be downloaded, When the button is turned, the imported into deck displayed.
  • Page 85: Changing Illumination Colour

    Making changes with Display Adjustment Disabling the display Press the [SEL] button. The selected settings will take effect. You can turn the display on and off in the following way. Press the [RTN] button. Turn the [SEL] button to select Disp ON/OFF.
  • Page 86: Importing Disp Screens

    Various Settings Importing DISP screens Motion picture screens provided by the Eclipse web services can be downloaded and used instead of pre-set motion pictures. To download motion picture screens follow the Eclipse web services. After downloading the data to your PC, copy the data to a Memory Stick or CD-R and import the data into the deck.
  • Page 87 ATTENTION If the Memory Stick containing the When using a Memory Stick: images is not inserted, the front • Data downloaded from the Eclipse panel opens automatically. web services can be saved in folders on the Memory Stick as Insert the CD or Memory Stick follows: and read the media.
  • Page 88 Various Settings • Disc formats that may be used are as follows: • CD-ROM (MODE 1) • CD-ROM (MODE2_FORM 1) *CD-ROMs written MODE2_FORM2 cannot be read. • The file name can be changed using alphameric characters (space cannot be used). •...
  • Page 89: Making Changes With Function Mode

    Making changes with Function Mode Making changes with Function Mode Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation) The receiver is set at the factory to emit a beep tone in response to button operation. The guide A variety of settings can be changed. tone feature may be disabled in the following procedure: Press the [FUNC] button for less...
  • Page 90: Setting The Time

    Various Settings Turn the [SEL] button to select Press the [RTN] button. ON or OFF. The selected item will be highlighted. At this time, other adjustments can also be made in function mode. Press the [SEL] button. Press the [FUNC] or [RTN] button to exit function mode.
  • Page 91: How To Operate The Receiver With An Optional Cd Changer Connected

    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) Press the [4 SCAN] button. This section covers the operation of an optional CD changer that is connected to the receiver.
  • Page 92: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Random)

    About optional unit Playing tracks in random Skipping to the next or order (RANDOM) previous CD Press button [1 ] or [2 Press the [6 RAND] button. Button [1 Pressing on the button for less than Selects the next lower number one second causes the changer to disc.
  • Page 93: Others

    Others Others ATTENTION • While the AUX mode is activated, actions such as turning off the audio player or pulling out the connection cord may cause noise Connecting portable audio spikes that damage players to the AUX jack system speakers. Be sure to avoid this possibility turning...
  • Page 94: Changing Auxiliary Input Sensitivity

    About optional unit Changing auxiliary input Telephone muting function sensitivity The sensitivity of the auxiliary mode can be When you receive an incoming phone call, the changed. volume of the audio function is reduced to zero. This function is effective when the car Press the [FUNC] button for less telephone is connected to the unit with a cable.
  • Page 95: If You Have A Question

    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.
  • Page 96 Other information MSINFO 1 YOU TRIED TO PLAYBACK Insert MG Memory Stick or Memory Stick. AND READING DATA WHEN NO MG MEMORY STICK OR MEMORY STICK WAS INSERTED MSINFO 2 YOU TRIED TO PLAYBACK Use the deck to format the Memory Stick. AN INCORRECTLY FORMATTED MEMORY STICK...
  • Page 97 If you have a question: Remedial action Refer to Mode Problem Causes to take page Is the volume control up sufficiently? Turn up the volume control. Cancel the muting (MUTE) Is the muting function in effect (MUTE)? function. Dead or weak Readjust the fader and Is the fader or balance control set far to one sound...
  • Page 98 — while using the receiver. the same time as your receiver? Other problems may include a loose or Have your authorised disconnected antenna cable, a bad antenna Eclipse retailer check the — cable or a bad wiring. problem.
  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications <GENERAL> Power Output MOSFET 50W×4 Line Output Level/Impedance 8V (0dB)/55 Power Supply 14.4V DC (11-16V) Current Drain Dimensions (W x H x D) 178 x 50 x 155mm Tone Control BASS: ±12db at 80Hz MID: ±12db at 630Hz Treble: ±12db at 10kHz Loudness +10dB at 100Hz/+ 6.5dB at 10kHz...
  • Page 100 IMPORTANT RECORD YOUR “KEY CD” OR “MEMORY STICK (SECURITY CODE)” HERE… STORE YOUR “KEY CD” OR “MEMORY STICK (SECURITY CODE)” ALONG WITH YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL.

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