Eclipse CD3424 Owner's Manual

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CD3424
MODEL
ESN E3 High-Power CD Receiver with
MP3 Decoder and Remote
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 CD3424 MODEL ESN E3 High-Power CD Receiver with MP3 Decoder and Remote 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 CD3424 Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted throughout this manual as well as on the CD3424. They show safe and correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personal injury to you and others and to avoid property damage.
  • Page 3 Warning • 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 Warning • 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 Caution • 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 Caution • 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 ..........11 Notes on operation ..............11 About compact discs ..............12 About cleaning a CD ..............14 Names of controls and parts ........15 ESN security operating procedure ......16 About ESN .................. 16 How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security .......
  • Page 8 How to operate the CD player ......... 30 Listening to CDs ................. 30 Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played ..............31 Fast Forward/Rewind ..............31 Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) ........31 Repeating the same track (REPEAT) .........
  • Page 9 Changing the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning ..45 Changing the radio band location ..........45 FM reception characteristics ............46 FM reception differs from AM ..........46 Fading out ................46 Reception area of FM broadcasts ........47 Multipath ................47 How to use a Card remote control ......
  • Page 10 How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected..........60 Listening to a CD................. 60 Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played ..............60 Fast Forward/Rewind ..............60 Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) ........61 Repeating the same track (REPEAT)..........
  • Page 11: Operating Precautions

    Operating precautions Operating precautions <Your CD3424 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 12: About Compact Discs

    Operating precautions 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 13 Operating precautions About brand new CDs About CD accessories • You may notice that some brand • Do not use accessories new discs are rough around the (stabilizers, protective seals, laser center hole or outside edge. lens cleaners, etc.) sold for Remove the rough edges with “improving sound performance”...
  • Page 14: About Cleaning A Cd

    Operating precautions About borrowed CDs About irregularly-shaped CDs • Do not use a CD with glue or • Specially-shaped CDs, like remnants of adhesive tape or heart-shaped or octagonal CDs, labels. They may cause the CD cannot be played. Do not to get stuck inside or damage attempt to play them, even with the deck.
  • Page 15: Names Of Controls And Parts

    Names of controls and parts Names of controls and parts [DISC] button Switches disc modes. (EJECT) ] button Ejects compact disc. Selects radio preset channels and performs disc mode Buttons [1] to [6] functions. Inserts compact discs. Disc slot Switches screen display. [DISP] button [SEEK /FAST...
  • Page 16: Esn Security Operating Procedure

    ESN security operating procedure About ESN 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. Turning the power of the deck off or switching the vehicle s ignition switch off activates the security feature.
  • Page 17: How To Operate The Esn (Key Cd) Security

    A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will change to [DISC]. The CD3424 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD slot. If a CD has already been inserted, a [SEC] message appears, and then the CD is ejected.
  • Page 18: How To Cancel The Key Cd

    A [SEC] message appears, then in two seconds it will change to [DISC]. The CD3424 is now ready to accept your Key CD in the CD slot. If a CD has already been inserted, a [SEC] message appears, and then the CD is ejected.
  • Page 19: 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 CD3424 is ready to accept your Key CD into the slot. Insert your Key CD into the slot.
  • Page 20: What Happens If An Incorrect Cd Is Inserted

    Note If after five tries the correct Key CD is not inserted, the display reads [CALL800]; the unit must be returned to Eclipse to be reset. In this case, please contact your Eclipse dealer for assistance. For country-specific customer service information, refer to "How to contact customer service"...
  • Page 21: 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 CD3424 in the event it is recovered after being stolen.
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: Listening To The Tuner

    Basic operation Buttons [1] to [6] [FM AM] button [SEEK ] button [SEL] button [AUDIO CONTROL] button [FAST ] 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.
  • Page 25: Switching Audio Control Modes

    Basic operation [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 26: Bal (Balance) Mode

    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: Emphasizes left speakers. FAD (FADER) Mode Adjusts front/rear speaker balance. Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
  • Page 27: Xo-Nf (Non-Fader) Mode

    Basic operation [AUDIO CONTROL] button XO-NF (NON-FADER) Mode Here, the LPF (low-pass filter) to the non-fader pre-out can be switched ON and OFF. Since the low-pass filter passes only lower ranges (higher ranges are cut off), efficient playback is enabled by cutting off mid to higher range elements not needed for a woofer.
  • Page 28: Making Changes With Function Mode

    Basic operation [SEL] button [RTN] button [FUNC] button 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 29: Setting The Time

    Basic operation [SEEK ] button [SEL] button [FAST button [RTN] button [FUNC] button 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 30: How To Operate The Cd Player

    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.
  • Page 31: Advancing To The Next Track Or Returning To The Beginning Of The Track Being Played

    How to operate the CD player Button [4] [SEEK ] button [SEL] button [FAST ] button 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.
  • Page 32: Repeating The Same Track (Repeat)

    How to operate the CD player Buttons [5] and [6] 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.
  • Page 33: Ejecting The Disc

    How to operate the CD player (EJECT)] button [DISP] button Ejecting the disc Press the [ (EJECT)] button. Disc is ejected. Displaying CD TEXT 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.
  • Page 34: How To Operate The Mp3 Player

    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.
  • Page 35: Media

    How to operate the MP3 player Media Media capable of playing MP3 includes 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 36: File Names

    How to operate the MP3 player 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 37: 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 38: Advancing To The Next Track (File) Or Returning To The Beginning Of The Track (File) Being Played

    How to operate the MP3 player [SEEK ] button Buttons [1] and [2] [SEL] button [FAST button [RTN] button 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).
  • Page 39: Playing The Beginning Of Files (Scan)

    How to operate the MP3 player Buttons [4] and [5] 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 40: Playing Files In Random Order (Random)

    How to operate the MP3 player [DISP] button Buttons [5] and [6] 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.
  • Page 41: How To Operate The Tuner

    How to operate the tuner How to operate the tuner [SEEK ] button [SEL] button [FM AM] button [FAST ] button First, press the [FM AM] button to start tuner operation. There are automatic and manual methods for setting stations in memory.
  • Page 42: Entering Stations Into Memory Automatically (The Automatic Preset Mode: Asm)

    How to operate the tuner Buttons [1] to [6] [SEL] button [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 43: Manually Setting Stations Into Memory

    How to operate the tuner Buttons [1] to [6] [SEL] button [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 44: Preset Station Scan

    How to operate the tuner Buttons [1] to [6] [SEL] button [FM AM] button 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 45: Changing The Reception Sensitivity For Automatic Scanning

    How to operate the tuner Button [1] [FM AM] button Button [3] Changing the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning 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.
  • Page 46: 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 47: Reception Area Of Fm Broadcasts

    How to operate the tuner 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 48: How To Use A Card Remote Control

    How to use a Card remote control How to use a 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 49: Turning The Power On/Off

    How to use a Card remote control [PWR] Remote-control button light receptor [+] button [MUTE] [-] button button 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 50: Switching Playback Modes

    How to use a Card remote control [MODE] button [BAND] button Switching playback modes Press the [MODE] button. Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence: Tuner Disc How to play the tuner Select the tuner mode first. Selecting the FM/AM band Press the [BAND] button.
  • Page 51: Selecting A Station (Manually Or Automatically)

    How to use a Card remote control [BAND] button • TUNE SEEK ] buttons PRESET CH ] 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 [ TUNE•SEEK ] button.
  • Page 52: Advancing To The Next Track Or Returning To The Beginning Of The Track Being Played

    How to use a Card remote control • TRACK ] buttons DISC ] buttons Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played Press the [ TRACK•APS ] button. ] button: Skips to the next track. ] button: Returns to the beginning of the track being played.
  • Page 53: Replacing The Battery

    How to use a Card 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 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 54: How To Use An Optional Nob Remote Control

    How to use an optional NOB remote control How to use an optional NOB remote control [AUDIO CONTROL] Remote-control button light receptor BAND MODE TRACK TUNE SEEK DISC [MUTE] [PWR] button E-COM button MUTE ILLUMI 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.
  • Page 55: Switching Playback Modes

    How to use an optional NOB remote control [BAND] button BAND MODE [MODE] button TRACK TUNE SEEK DISC E-COM MUTE ILLUMI Switching playback modes Press the [MODE] button. Press the button to switch modes in the following sequence: Tuner Disc How to play the tuner Select the tuner mode first.
  • Page 56: Selecting A Station (Manually Or Automatically)

    How to use an optional NOB remote control [BAND] button BAND MODE • TRACK TUNE SEEK ] buttons TUNE SEEK DISC DISC ] buttons E-COM MUTE ILLUMI 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.
  • Page 57: Advancing To The Next Track Or Returning To The Beginning Of The Track Being Played

    How to use an optional NOB remote control BAND MODE TRACK TRACK ] buttons TUNE SEEK DISC DISC ] buttons E-COM MUTE ILLUMI Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played Press the [ TRACK ] button.
  • Page 58: 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 immediately. Warning 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 59 How to use an optional NOB remote control •Be extremely careful not to swallow the battery. •The battery life is approximately one year. If the remote control Caution unit does not operate correctly or if the button lamp gets dim, replace the batteries.
  • Page 60: 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 [DISC] button [SEEK ] button [SEL] button [FAST ] button Listening to a CD This section covers the operation of an optional CD changer that is connected to the receiver.
  • Page 61: Playing The Beginning Of Tracks (Scan)

    How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected Buttons [4] and [5] Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN) Press button [4]. Tapping the button causes the changer 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, on one CD, until the button is tapped again.
  • Page 62: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Random)

    How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected Buttons [1] and [2] Buttons [5] and [6] Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) Press button [6]. Tapping on the button causes the changer to play the tracks on the currently playing CD in random order, until the button is pressed again.
  • Page 63: Specifying A Cd To Play

    How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected Buttons [1] to [6] [DISP] button [SEL] button Specifying a CD to play A CD of your choice is directly selectable out of the loaded discs. Press the [SEL] button. Press a button from [1] to [6].
  • Page 64: If You Have A Question

    If you have a question: If you have a question: [RESET] button 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 65: Displayed Information (For Troubleshooting)

    If you have a question: Displayed information (for troubleshooting) The information listed in the chart below is displayed to show the status of the CD player and CD changer. Refer to the chart for the appropriate action. Information Code Table When "INFO "...
  • Page 66 If you have a question: Remedial action Refer Mode Problem Causes to take to page Is the volume control up sufficiently? Turn up the volume control. Readjust the fader and Is the fader or balance control set balance controls to more Dead or far to one side? normal positions.
  • Page 67 Other problems may include a loose Have your authorized or disconnected antenna cable, a Eclipse retailer check the bad antenna cable or a bad problem.
  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications < > GENERAL Power Supply 14.4V DC (11-16V) Current Drain 3A MAX Dimensions (W x H x D) In-Dash Unit 7" x 2" x 6-1/5" (178 x 50 x 158mm) Mass (weight) Approx. 1.4kg Usage temperature range -20°C to + 65°C (-4°F to 149°F ) Storage temperature range -40°C to + 85°C (-20°F to 185°F ) <...
  • Page 69: Before Installation

    Before installation Before installation Note Be sure to disconnect the vehicle battery's negative terminal before installing the receiver. Components Item Q'ty 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 70: Mounting Instruction

    Mounting instruction Mounting instruction Mounting the main unit Insert the mounting sleeve into the opening in the vehicle dash board or console box. Use a screwdriver or the like to bend the tabs in the mounting sleeve to secure the mounting sleeve. BEND THE MOUNTING TABS.
  • Page 71 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 72: Names Of Lead Wires And Destinations

    Mounting instruction Names of lead wires and destinations (refer to Page 74) Caution Never connect the power supply to the speaker leads, otherwise it cause damage to the main unit. Note To prevent unconnected leads from shorting out, insulate them by wrapping their tips with electrical tape.
  • Page 73: System

    Mounting instruction System CD3424 CD3424 CH3083 CD3424 CH3083 CH3083...
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  • Page 78: How To Contact Customer Service

    How to contact customer service How to contact customer service Should the product require service, please contact your nearest following Eclipse dealer. < > U.S.A/CANADA DIVISION OF FUJITSU TEN CORP. OF AMERICA 19600 SOUTH VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90502 Phone: (310) 327-2151 <...
  • Page 79 How to contact customer service < > KOREA HYUNDAI AUTONET Co., LTD. 1st FL. Namhyoung Bldg, 746-23 Yeoksam-Dong, Kangnam-Ku, Seoul, Korea 135-080 Phone: 02-508-6001 Fax: 02-2-508-6067 Transpectra Co., Ltd. 115-16 nonhyun dong kangnam ku Seoul, Korea. Phone: 02-540-4595 Fax: 02-2-540-4666 <...
  • Page 80 M e m o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 81 IMPORTANT RECORD YOUR “KEY CD” HERE… STORE YOUR “KEY CD” ALONG WITH YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL IN YOUR SOCK DRAWER.
  • Page 82 CUSTOMER NOTICE Please retain this booklet and write in the serial number of your CD3424 for identification. The serial number is labeled or stamped on the chassis. Serial No. 090001-14540700 0312MT (Y.TS)

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