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Eclipse CD3403 Owner's Manual

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CD3403
MODEL
ESN E3 High-Power CD Receiver with
MP3 Decorder
OWNER'S MANUAL
We appreciate your purchase of this receiver.
Please read through this manual for correct operation.
We suggest that after reading it you keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1 CD3403 MODEL ESN E3 High-Power CD Receiver with MP3 Decorder OWNER'S MANUAL We appreciate your purchase of this receiver. Please read through this manual for correct operation. We suggest that after reading it you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 CD3403 Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted throughout this manual as well as on the CD3403. They show safe and correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personal injury to you and others and avoid damage to property.
  • Page 3 • Do not place the vinyl storage bag over a person. It may cause a serious accident or death by suffocation. • Do not adjust the controls while driving the car. To adjust the controls, stop the car in a safe location. •...
  • Page 4 • To prevent a short circuit from occurring, disconnect the battery's negative terminal before installing this product. Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may result. • When using an existing nut and/or bolt from the vehicle to ground this product, do not use any that secure parts of the steering or braking systems.
  • Page 5 • Play the audio at a moderate volume level that permits you to hear sounds from outside the car. Driving without being able to hear outside sounds may result in an accident. • Keep foreign objects out of the disc slot. They may cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 6 • Avoid installing this product in places where it may get wet, such as near windows, or in places that are moist or dusty. Presence of liquid, moisture or dust inside this product can cause short circuiting, resulting in smoke or fire. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operating precautions ... 10 Notes on operation ... 10 About compact discs ... 11 About cleaning a CD ... 13 Names of controls and parts ... 14 ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure ... 15 How to program the Key CD ... 15 How to cancel the Key CD ...
  • Page 8 How to operate the MP3 player ... 31 About MP3 ... 31 Listening to MP3 file ... 34 Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to the beginning of the track (file) being played ... 35 Fast Forward/Rewind ... 35 Skipping to the next or previous folder ...
  • Page 9 If you have a question: ... 56 Displayed information (for troubleshooting) ... 57 Specifications ... 60 Before installation ... 61 Components ... 61 Installation angle ... 62 Mounting instruction ... 63 Mounting the main unit ... 63 Names of lead wires and destinations ... 65 System ...

  • Page 10: Operating Precautions

    Operating precautions Operating precautions <Your CD3403 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 11: About Compact Discs

    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 12 Operating precautions About brand new CDs • You may notice that some brand new discs are rough around the center hole or outside edge. Remove the rough edges with the side of a ballpoint pen, etc. Rough edges may prevent proper loading in the deck.

  • Page 13: About Cleaning A Cd

    About borrowed CDs • Do not use a CD with glue or remnants of adhesive tape or labels. They may cause the CD to get stuck inside or damage the deck. How to remove CDs • When removing the ejected disc, pull it straight out along the slot.

  • Page 14: Names Of Controls And Parts

    Names of controls and parts Names of controls and parts ①② ③ ⑬ ⑫⑪ [DISC] button Switches disc modes and switches. Ejects compact disc. (EJECT) ] button Selects radio preset channels and performs disc mode Buttons [1] to [6] functions. Inserts compact discs.

  • Page 15: Esn (Key Cd) Security Operating Procedure

    A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will change to [DISC]. The CD3403 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD slot. Insert the CD into the slot.

  • Page 16: How To Cancel The Key Cd

    A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will change to [DISC]. The CD3403 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD slot. Insert your Key CD into the slot.

  • Page 17: How To Change The Key Cd

    When the power is turned on after disconnecting the battery power, a [SEC] message will appear for two seconds. Thereafter, the message changes to [DISC] and the CD3403 is ready to accept your Key CD into the slot. Insert your Key CD.

  • Page 18: What Happens If An Incorrect Cd Is Inserted

    ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted? An [ERR] message will be appear, then change to a flashing [DISC], then the CD will be ejected. You will have five uninterrupted attempts to insert the correct After the 5th incorrect attempt, the display reads [HELP].

  • Page 19: How To Turn The Security Indicator On/Off

    [ESN] appears on the display, followed by an eight-digit number; this number is your electronic serial number (ESN). You may use this number to identify your Eclipse CD3403 in the event it is recovered after being stolen. ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Basic operation [PWR] button This section covers basic operating procedures. For additional details, please refer to the sections on specific functions. Turning the power on and off Turning the power on and off. When the power is turned on, the state used when the power was turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored.

  • Page 21: Listening To A Cd

    Basic operation [DISC] button Listening to a CD Insert a CD into the disc slot, label side up. The CD will start playing. When a CD is already loaded, press the [DISC] button to switch to the CD mode. ATTENTION...

  • Page 22: Listening To The Tuner

    Basic operation [FM AM] button [AUDIO CONTROL] button Listening to the tuner Press the [FM AM] button. This will turn the tuner on. Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or AM bands. Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in order each time the button is pressed.

  • Page 23: Switching Audio Control Modes

    [AUDIO CONTROL] button 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.

  • Page 24: Enabling The Loudness Control

    Basic operation [AUDIO CONTROL] button BAL (BALANCE) Mode Adjusts left/right speaker balance. Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right. Turn to the right: Emphasizes right speakers. Turn to the left: FAD (FADER) Mode Adjusts front/rear speaker balance. Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.

  • Page 25: Making Changes With Function Mode

    Making changes with Function Mode A variety of settings can be changed. Press the [FUNC] button. The function mode is activated. Turn [SEL] button in either direction to display setting items for selection. Setting items will be displayed in the following order when the [SEL] button is turned to the right.

  • Page 26: Setting The Time

    Basic operation Setting the Time This receiver uses the 12-hour display notation. Turn [SEL] button to select CLOCK ADJ. Press the [SEL] button. The clock adjustment mode is activated. Turn [SEL] button to display the item to be selected for adjustment.

  • Page 27: How To Operate The Cd Player

    How to operate the CD player [DISC] button First press the [DISC] button to switch to the disc mode. It is assumed here that a CD has already been loaded into the unit. Listening to CDs Press the [DISC] button. This starts CD play.

  • Page 28: Advancing To The Next Track Or Returning To The Beginning Of The Track Being Played

    How to operate the CD player Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right. Turn to the right: Advances to the next track. Turn to the left: Fast Forward/Rewind Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played.

  • Page 29: Repeating The Same Track (Repeat)

    Repeating the same track (REPEAT) Press button [5] to repeat the track being played. To cancel, press button [5] again. Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) Press button [6] to play the tracks in random order. To cancel, press button [6] again. •Doing random playback, press button [5] to repeat the track being played.

  • Page 30: Ejecting The Disc

    How to operate the CD player (EJECT)] button Ejecting the disc Press the [ (EJECT)] button. Disc is ejected. Displaying CD TEXT Only the built-in CD player supports CD TEXT. 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.

  • Page 31: How To Operate The Mp3 Player

    How to operate the MP3 player About MP3 The making of MP3 files by recording from sources such as broadcasts, records, recordings, videos and live performances ATTENTION 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.

  • Page 32: Format Of Discs

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

  • Page 33: File Names

    File names Only files with the MP3 file extension ".mp3" can be recognized as MP3 and played. Be sure to save MP3 files with the ".mp3" file extension. The "MP" letters of the file extension will be recognized whether entered as uppercase letters or lowercase letters.

  • Page 34: Listening To Mp3 File

    How to operate the MP3 player [DISC] button Button [3] Listening to MP3 file Press the [DISC] button. This starts MP3 file play. Playback may be intermittent when there is a scratch on a CD or when the recorded side is dirty. Caution Note When music data recorded in the normal way (CD-DA) is...

  • Page 35: Advancing To The Next Track (File) Or Returning To The Beginning Of The Track (File) Being Played

    Buttons [1] and [2] Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to the beginning of the track (file) being played Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right. Turn to the right: Advances to the next track (file). Turn to the left: Fast Forward /Rewind Fast forward or rewind the song currently being played.

  • Page 36: Playing The Beginning Of Files (Scan)

    How to operate the MP3 player Playing the beginning of files (SCAN) Press button [4]. Press the button briefly to play just the first 10 seconds of each song for all the files in the current folder being played. Pressing the button until [ALL SCAN] is displayed will play just the first 10 seconds of the first song in each folder.

  • Page 37: Playing Files In Random Order (Random)

    Playing files in random order (RANDOM) Press button [6]. Press the button briefly to randomly play the files in the current folder being played. Pressing the button until [ALL RANDOM] is displayed will randomly play the files in all the folders. To cancel, press button [6] again.

  • Page 38: How To Operate The Tuner

    How to operate the tuner How to operate the tuner [FM AM] button First, press the [FM AM] button to start tuner operation. There are automatic and manual methods for setting stations in memory. The receiver will accept up to 24 stations in memory: six in AM and 18 in FM (6 each for FM1, FM2 and FM3.) (Initial setting) Tuning to a station Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or...

  • Page 39: Entering Stations Into Memory Automatically (The Automatic Preset Mode: Asm)

    [FM AM] button Entering stations into memory automatically (The automatic preset mode: ASM) Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or AM bands. Radio bands will switch from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔ AM in order each time the button is pressed.

  • Page 40: Manually Setting Stations Into Memory

    How to operate the tuner [FM AM] button Manually setting stations into memory This section covers the setting of stations in memory under the numbered buttons. Press the [FM AM] button to switch between FM and AM. Turn the [SEL] button to the right or left to tune to the station to be entered in memory.

  • Page 41: Preset Station Scan

    Preset station scan This function enables reception of all the stations in the preset buttons for five seconds each. Press the [SEL] button for less than one second. [P SCAN] will appear at the top of the display, and stations stored under preset buttons [1] through [6] will be played for five seconds each.

  • Page 42: Fm Reception Characteristics

    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 43: Reception Area Of Fm Broadcasts

    RECEPTION AREA OF FM BROADCASTS 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.

  • Page 44: How To Use An Optional Card Remote Control

    How to use an optional Card remote control How to use an optional Card 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 45: Turning The Power On/Off

    Remote-control light receptor Turning the power on/off When the power is turned on, the state used when the power was turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored. Press the [PWR] button. The power turns on or off each time the button is pressed. When the main unit is shut down, the remote control will not work.

  • Page 46: Switching Playback Modes

    How to use an optional Card remote control Switching playback modes Press the [MODE] button. Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence: How to play the tuner Select the tuner mode first. Selecting the FM/AM band Press the [BAND] button. Each press will switch tuner modes from FM1 ➔...

  • Page 47: How To Play Cds

    Selecting a station (manually or automatically) A short tap of the button will allow manual station tuning. Pressing for more than one second will start automatic tuning. Press the [ ] button: Tunes to higher frequency stations. ] button: Tunes to lower frequency stations. Selecting preset stations A total of six stations may be selected (preset tuning) out of those already set in memory through the main unit.
  • Page 48 How to use an optional Card remote control • TRACK ] buttons Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played Press the [ ] button: Skips to the next track. ] button: Returns to the beginning of the track being Hold the [ ] button down to fast forward, or the [ rewind through the track being played.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the battery To prevent accidents, store batteries out of the reach of children. If a child has swallowed one, consult a doctor Warning immediately. Use one CR2025 battery. On the back of the remote control, while pressing the locking knob on the battery slot cover toward your right, pull out the battery carrier with your fingernail.

  • Page 50: How To Use An Optional Nob Remote Control

    How to use an optional NOB remote control How to use an optional NOB remote control Remote-control light receptor Turning the power on/off When the power is turned on, the state used when the power was turned off such as CD and tuner playing is restored. Press the [PWR] button.

  • Page 51: Switching Playback Modes

    [BAND] button Switching playback modes Press the [MODE] button. Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence: Tuner How to play the tuner Select the tuner mode first. Selecting the FM/AM band Press the [BAND] button. Each press will switch tuner modes from FM1 ➔ FM2 ➔ FM3 ➔...

  • Page 52: How To Play Cds

    How to use an optional NOB remote control [BAND] button • TUNE SEEK ] buttons Selecting a station (manually or automatically) A short tap of the button will allow manual station tuning. Pressing for more than one second will start automatic tuning. Press the [ ] button: Tunes to higher frequency stations.
  • Page 53 TRACK ] buttons Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played Press the [ TRACK ] button: Skips to the next track. ] button: Returns to the beginning of the track being played. (Press repeatedly to move to previous tracks.) Hold the [ ] button down to fast forward, or the [...

  • Page 54: Replacing The Battery

    How to use an optional NOB remote control Replacing the battery To prevent accidents, store batteries out of the reach of children. If a child has swallowed one, consult a doctor Warning immediately. Use two AA-size batteries. Remove the back cover of the remote control unit by gently pressing and sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 55 •Be extremely careful not to swallow the battery. •The battery life is approximately one year. If the remote Caution control unit does not operate correctly or if the button lamp gets dim, replace the batteries. •Be sure to orient the batteries correctly so that the positive and negative poles match the diagram.

  • Page 56: If You Have A Question

    If you have a question: If you have a question: First check the items mentioned below before attempting to troubleshoot problems. If a problem occurs, for instance when the unit does not respond to any button presses, or the display doesn't work correctly, Caution press the [RESET] button using a sharp tool.

  • Page 57: Displayed Information (For Troubleshooting)

    Displayed information (for troubleshooting) The information listed in the chart below is displayed to show the status of the CD player. Refer to the chart for the appropriate action. Information Code Table Information Contents 3 DISCS ARE DIRTY OR DAMAGED 5 CD PLAYER FAILS MECHANICALLY If you have a question:...
  • Page 58 If you have a question: Mode Problem Is the volume control up sufficiently? Is the fader or balance control set far to one side? Dead or weak sound Other probable causes include broken audio-signal wiring or a faulty speaker. Are too many electrical items installed, causing a lack of power? Power does not turn on.
  • Page 59 Mode Problem The disc cannot be inserted. The disc is ejected as soon as it is insertaed. Or, the disc cannot be ejected. The disc cannot be changed. Sound skips around. Sound is intermittent. Sound is bad in quality. The disc cannot be ejected.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications < > GENERAL Power Supply Current Drain Dimensions (W x H x D) In-Dash Unit Mass (weight) < > FM TUNER Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Frequency Response Stereo Separation < > AM TUNER Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity < >...

  • Page 61: Before Installation

    Before installation Note Be sure to disconnect the battery negative terminal before installing the receiver. Components Main unit Mounting sleeve Side bracket Rear bracket Bezel Bushing Self-tapping screw (6 x 16 mm) Stud bolt Flat head screw (5 x 8 mm) Hex-head bolt (5 x 20 mm) Hex nut (5 mm) Interconnecting cable...

  • Page 62: Installation Angle

    Before installation Installation angle In order to maintain proper functioning, install the unit within an angle of 30 degrees from horizontal (standard). If this is not done, sound skipping or ejection of the CD may occur. FRONT WITHIN AN ANGLE OF 30 DEGREES STANDARD...

  • Page 63: Mounting Instruction

    Mounting instruction Mounting the main unit Insert the mounting sleeve into the opening in the vehicle console. Use a screwdriver or the like to bend the tabs in the mounting sleeve to secure the mounting sleeve. DASH BOARD OR CONSOLE MOUNTING SLEEVE Attach the side brackets to the main unit using flathead...
  • Page 64 Mounting instruction Mount the stud bolt to the main unit. Insert the main unit into the mounting sleeve until it locks in place. Fasten the rear of the main unit using either method [A] or [B]. Select method [A] or [B] to suit the interior configuration of the vehicle.

  • Page 65: Names Of Lead Wires And Destinations

    Note To prevent unconnected leads from shorting out, insulate them by wrapping their tips with electrical tape. Similarly, insulate the ends of connected leads. If an external amplifier is to be connected to the receiver, be sure to ground its outside housing to the vehicle body (a metal part).

  • Page 66: System

    Mounting instruction System...
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  • Page 69 IMPORTANT RECORD YOUR “KEY CD” HERE… STORE YOUR “KEY CD” ALONG WITH YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL IN YOUR SOCK DRAWER.
  • Page 70 CUSTOMER NOTICE Please retain this booklet and write in the serial number of your CD3403 for identification. The serial number is labeled or stamped on the chassis. Serial No. DIVISION OF FUJITSU TEN CORP. OF AMERICA 19600 SOUTH VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90502...

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