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AudioBahn A3451 Operating Instructions Manual

AudioBahn A3451 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 M ul t i - f unct i onal Source U ni t A 3351 /A 3451...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents Warning WA R N I N G CAUTION P R E C A U T I O N Basic Operation Detaching / Attaching the Front Panel Initial System Start-up (Reset) Turning Power On and Off Selecting Source Adjustment: Bass / Treble / Balance / Fader Subwoofer Level / Subwoofer Freq / EQ Curve / Volume Adjusting the Built-in A-Bass...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents MP3 / (A3451 only) Playing MP3 Files Changing Display Folder Selection Order of Playing Tracks File up and Down Pause File Repeat Play Folder Repeat Play Random Play Intro Scan Play Direct Track Access Mode Direct Filer Access Mode...

  • Page 7: Setup Operation

    Controls and Functions Changer CD Changer Control Playback Next/Previous Track Fast Forward and Backward Pause Repeat Play Random Play Disc Selection Disc Scan Disc Repeat Play DVD Changer Control Disc Selection Next/Previous Track Fast Forward and Backward Setup Operation Beep Guide Changing Lighting Color Adjusting Display Brightness Changing Source Type...

  • Page 8: Warning

    If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Authorized Audiobahn Dealer. Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit. Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock.

  • Page 9: Warning

    Service This product is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust any parts. For repair, please consult your nearest Authorized Audiobahn Dealer. Note: The preset memory is cleared and the original factory settings are...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to help deter the unit from being stolen. 1) Press and hold [Open] to cause the faceplate to slide down and forward. “Remove Panel” and then “Good bye See you again!” will be displayed 2) Press the release button on the bottom front edge of the faceplate and slide the faceplate away from the unit.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Front Panel

    Basic Operation Note The faceplate bracket will automatically close after 10 seconds even though the faceplate is not detached. When the faceplate slides down, the unit will turn on if the user presses any button except [OPEN] or [EJECT]. Attaching the Front Panel Make sure that the faceplate bracket is in the closed position.

  • Page 12: Power Off

    (Fig. 1.3) with a ballpoint pen or a paper clip in the hole at the lower left corner of the unit and gently press it in until the button clicks.“Audiobahn Car Audio System” appears on the display and then “Security Code:” with a blinking cursor. Input the Security Code on Product ID card by turning the Rotary Encoder to choose the number of the digit at the cursor position.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The source will be changed according to the following order: >TUNER > DISC > (CHANGER) > AUX Tuner mode (See page 26) CD mode (See page 14) AUX mode Note : CHANGER mode is only available if a CD/DVD Changer is connected. For Satellite Broadcasting, set to AUX mode.
  • Page 14 Basic Operation Treble Turn the treble level up / down Default : 0 Setting Range : -7 to +7 (1.7dB per step) Balance You can adjust the sound balance between the right and left speakers. Default : C00(Center)Setting Range : 15 Levels each(1dB per step) Fader You can adjust the sound balance between the front and rear speakers Default : C00(Center)Setting Range : 15 levels each...
  • Page 15 Basic Operation Adjusting A-Bass 1) Press the [A-BASS] button repeatedly until the desired bass level (1,2 or 3) appears in the display. 2) To cancel, select “A-Bass OFF”. Adjusting Source Level If the difference in volume level of CD, CHANGER(CD/DVD), AUX and TUNER is too much, you can compensate the volume by adjusting each source level.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Clock Display Press the [ENTER] button to see clock time. Clock Display mode will be released automatically after 5 seconds. Setting Clock time 1) Press and hold [DISP] for a second to set the clock time. 2) “CLOCK SET” will be displayed and the clock time will be displayed. 3) Turn the rotary encoder to set the hour.

  • Page 17: Opening And Closing The Movable Display

    (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs recorded under unstable conditions. CDs on which a recording failed and a re-recording was attempted. Use discs with MP3(A3451 Only) files written in the format compliant with ISO9660 level 1 or level 2. For details, see page 24.

  • Page 18: Changing Display

    Do not affix temporary stickers or labels. Clean the disc when it is dusty. Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc. Do not use commercially available disc accessories. Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight.

  • Page 19: Fast Forward And Backward

    Fast forward and backward Press and hold the [l<<] , [>>l] button to move backward or forward and release to resume the playback. Pause To pause playback, press the [4, PAUSE] button. Press the [4, PAUSE] button again to resume playback. Repeat Play Press the [2,RPT] button to repeatedly play the current track.
  • Page 20 MP3 CD mode, DTA, DFA and Wildcard search mode can be selected after the[DTA] is pressed. Refer to MP3 CD section for DTA mode of MP3 CDs(A3451) MENU for Additional Functions : Track Programming, ESP and Version Selecting MENU for Additional Functions Press and hold the [BAND/MENU] button to enter the Menu mode.

  • Page 21: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Editing Track Program ("EDIT PROGRAM ") Turn the Rotary Encoder or press [|<<] and [>>|] to select the desired track. Press the [ENTER] button to store the desired track at the desired current number. Press [ENTER] button when the track number is displayed as “--“, in order to return to and edit the first index. Press the [DTA] button for more than 1 second if you wish to clear the program list.

  • Page 22: Mp3 / (A3451 Only)

    (A3451 Only) [Rotary Encoder] [l<<] , [>>l] [DISP] [4,PAUSE] [2,RPT] [DTA] [ E N T E R ] [UP][DN] [3,RDM] [1,SCN] Playing MP3 Files See page 16 about Inserting and Ejecting Discs Press [SOURCE] to select the DISC mode and playback starts automatically.
  • Page 23 Controls and Functions Order of playing tracks The following diagram of directories illustrates the playing order File up and down Press the [|<<] button once during MP3 play to return to the beginning of the current file. Press once again within 5 seconds to play the previous file. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired file.
  • Page 24 Controls and Functions Pause To pause playback, press the [4, PAUSE] button. Press the [4, PAUSE] button again to resume playback. File Repeat Play Press the [2,RPT] button to repeatedly playback the current MP3 file and the MP3 file will be played repeatedly. Press the [2, RPT] button again to deactivate the repeat play.

  • Page 25: Wildcard Search

    Controls and Functions Direct Track Access Mode 1) Press the [DTA] button to change to the Direct Track Access (DTA) Mode. 2) Press the [ENTER] button to select the selection menu. 3) Turn the Rotary Encoder or use the [|<<] and [>>|] button until you reached the desired track.
  • Page 26 Controls and Functions About the usable discs We recommend using only compact discs containing the marks shown below. You can play CD-R's (CD-Recordable)/CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) for audio use on this unit. You can also play CD-R's/CD-RW's containing MP3 formatted audio files. - Some of the following CD's may not play on this unit: Flawed CD's, CD's with fingerprints, CD's exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g,.
  • Page 27 Controls and Functions Producing MP3 discs MP3 files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW using CD-R writing software, up to 999 files, 100 folders. (including Root folders) Media supported The media that this device can play back are CD-ROM's, CD-R's, and CD-RW's. Corresponding File Systems This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2.

  • Page 28: Tuner

    Tuner [Rotary Encoder] [l<<] , [>>l] [BAND/MENU] [ S O U R C E ] Changing Display Press the [DISP] button to change the display. Station Frequency > Station Name “No Memory” is displayed if no Station Name is set.The Station frequency is displayed for a moment when changing to a preset with a Station name.

  • Page 29: Tuner

    Tuner Station Preset Memory 1) Select a band and tune to the desired radio station you wish to store in the preset memory 2) Press and hold a Preset number [1 through 6] button for a second to store the station in that preset slot.

  • Page 30: Basic Functions

    [Rotary Encoder] Basic Functions The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system using the 57KHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcasts. RDS allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same program.The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.
  • Page 31 When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit automatically mutes the CD player/changer. When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit automatically returns to the original source play before the traffic information broadcast began. Program Type (PTY) Mode Press the PTY button to activate the PTY mode, while the unit is in Radio (FM receiving) mode.
  • Page 32 Changer [ S O U R C E ] [UP][DN] CD Changer Control Playback Insert the Magazine and press the [SOURCE] button to activate the CD CHANGER mode. Playback will start automatically. Next / Previous Track Press [>>l] to go to next track Press [|<<] to return to beginning of current track Press [|<<] once again within 5 seconds to play the previous track, then press repeatedly until you reach the desired track.

  • Page 33: Disc Selection

    Changer Repeat Play Press the [2,RPT] button to playback the current track and the track will be played repeatedly. Press the [2, RPT] button again to deactivate the repeat play. N O T E All the tracks will be automatically played back repeatedly on the CD. Random Play Press the [3, RDM] button to play back all the available tracks in a random sequence.

  • Page 34: Setup Operation

    Setup Operation [Rotary Encoder] [SEL] [ E N T E R ] Press and hold the [SEL] button for a second to enter Setting Mode. Press the [SEL] repeatedly to choose the desired Setting mode. >Button Beep > Ligting > Brightness > Source Type > Local/ DX Seek > Regional > TA Volume >...

  • Page 35: Adjusting Display Brightness

    Setup Operation Adjusting Display Brightness Turn the Rotary Encoder to select the Brightness Level in the setting range from 1 to 11. N O T E : The initial setting at the factory is “06” Changing Source Type Turn the Rotary Encoder to select the source type Range : Aux >...

  • Page 36: Changing Security Code

    Setup Operation TA Volume Level Turn the Rotary Encoder to adjust TA Volume Level (“TA Volume”) in the setting range from 0 to 80. N O T E The initial setting at the factory is “40” RDS Type Turn the Rotary Encoder to select either RDS - Europe, or RBDS - USA, depending on your geographic location.

  • Page 37: Installation Procedure

    Installation Installation Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the (-) battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness 4.
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  • Page 39: Preliminary Steps

    Product Service If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest Authorized Audiobahn Dealer. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician N O T E : Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or something is wrong. Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, without sound, or with smoke or foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Authorized ejected automatically Audiobahn Dealer. Keep the mobile phone away from the unit. Select other stations of higher signal level The radio antenna is not extended enough.
  • Page 41 1st track in a session.) comes out. Playback music data recorded on other than the 1st track. MP3(A3451 Only) No playback The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this player.

  • Page 42: Sound Setting

    Troubleshooting You ran the file in fast forward / fast reverse during playback or File playing time turned off the ignition switch of the car during playback. is not displayed Playing another file will return the file playing time to normal. correctly You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file.

  • Page 43: Specification

    35 dBuV (S/N 20 dB) 50dB 144-288 KHz (European Version) 38 dBuV (S/N 20 dB) 50dB 11-16V DC Allowable 45w x 4 (A3351) 50w x 4 (A3451) 4V / 10Kohms 4V / 10Kohms 12dB at 100Hz 12dB at 10KHz 2.5Kg 7"...
  • Page 44 35 dBuV (S/N 20 dB) 50dB 144-288 KHz (European Version) 38 dBuV (S/N 20 dB) 50dB 11-16V DC Allowable 45w x 4 (A3351) 50w x 4 (A3451) 4V / 10Kohms 4V / 10Kohms 12dB at 100Hz 12dB at 10KHz 2.5Kg 7"...

  • Page 45: Tech Notes

    TECH NOTES...

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