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1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONS
Panel Release Button
Button to release the control panel from the main unit.
Mute Button
Button to instantly mute or unmute the audio.
CD Eject Button
Button to eject the CD from the player.
Audio Button
Button to select and adjust audio functions like Bass, Treble, Balance.
Display Button / ID3 Information Button
Button to change display mode or show MP3 ID3 tag information.
Local/Distant Button
Button to switch between local and distant radio reception modes.
Preset Memory Buttons
Buttons to store and recall radio station presets.
Mono/Stereo Button
Button to select mono or stereo reception for radio stations.
Scan Button
Button to scan for radio stations or CD tracks.
Volume Knob
Knob for adjusting the audio volume level.
MP3 Menu/Auto Store/Preset Scan Button
Button for MP3 menu, auto station storage, and preset scan.
Power Button
Button to turn the unit on or off.
Band/Loudness/MP3 Enter Button
Button for band selection, loudness, and MP3 menu confirmation.
Tuning Up/Down & Track Up/Down Buttons
Buttons for tuning radio stations or skipping CD tracks.
Source Button
Button to select the audio source (Radio, CD, AUX).
Preset Equalizer Button
Button to cycle through preset equalizer settings.
Folder Down/Up Buttons
Buttons to navigate through MP3 folders.
Aux In Jack
Front auxiliary input jack for external audio devices.
2. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
Moisture Condensation
Guidance on moisture condensation affecting unit performance.
Notes on CDs: Disc Handling and Cleaning
Proper handling, cleaning, and avoiding dirty/defective discs.
Notes on CDs: Disc Surface Conditions
Avoid discs with paste residue, peeling labels, or stickers.
Notes on CDs: Special Shape and Recordable Discs
Warning against special shape CDs and limitations of CD-R/RW.
3. INSTALLATION
General Installation Precautions
Covers wiring, parts, drilling, placement, angle, temperature, and panel removal.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Step-by-step guide for installing the unit using the front-mount method.
Removing the Unit
Instructions on how to detach the control panel from the main unit.
Trim Plate Installation
Procedure for fitting the trim plate onto the chassis.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)
Step-by-step guide for installing the unit using the rear-mount method.
4. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing the Detachable Control Panel
Steps to safely remove the detachable control panel.
Attaching the DCP
Instructions for correctly reattaching the control panel.
DCP Handling Cautions
Important warnings regarding handling, shocks, and connector care.
5. WIRING DIAGRAM
20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS
Details the main 20-pin connector for audio and power.
Pinout Descriptions (EN)
Explains the function and wire color for each pin in the harness.
6. BASIC OPERATIONS
Panel Release Button (REL)
How to release and remove the control panel.
Power On/Off Button
Instructions for turning the unit on and off.
Display Button (DISP)
Functionality of the display button and clock adjustment.
Source Button (SOURCE)
How to select different audio sources like Radio, CD, and AUX.
Front Auxiliary Input Jacks
How to connect and use external devices via the front AUX input.
Reset Button
Information on when and how to use the reset button.
7. AUDIO OPERATIONS
Volume Knob
How to adjust the desired volume level.
Audio Button
Selecting and adjusting audio functions (Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader).
Mute Button (MUTE)
Function to mute or resume audio playback.
Preset Equalizer Button (EQ)
How to toggle through different equalizer settings.
Band/Loudness Button (BAND/LOUD)
Controls band selection and loudness feature.
8. RADIO OPERATIONS
Auto Memory Store/Preset Scan Button (AS/PS)
Automatically stores strongest stations or scans presets.
Station Preset Buttons (M1-M6)
Manually storing and recalling favorite radio stations.
Tuning / Seek Up and Tuning / Seek Down Buttons
Methods for tuning stations: auto search and manual tuning.
Mono Stereo Button (MO/ST)
Switching between stereo and mono reception for clarity.
Scan Button (SCAN)
Button to scan for available radio stations.
Local/Distant Button (LOC)
Adjusting reception sensitivity for local or distant stations.
9. CD OPERATIONS
Pause Button (PAUSE)
Function to pause and resume CD playback.
Scan Button (SCAN)
Scans through the first 10 seconds of each track.
Repeat Button (REPEAT)
Repeats the current track or all tracks.
Shuffle Button (SHUFFLE)
Plays all tracks on the CD in random order.
Track Up and Track Down Buttons
Skips to the next/previous track or fast forwards/reverses.
Eject Button
Button to eject the CD from the unit.
10. MP3 OPERATIONS
MP3 Notes and Loading
Important notes on MP3 file formats, disc loading, and icons.
Navigating Through Directories and Tracks
Methods for browsing MP3 files and folders.
Searching Track Directly
How to find a specific track by its number.
Searching by Directory or Track Name
Finding files and folders using track/directory names.
Searching Directory/Track Name by Volume Knob
Alternative method to find files/folders using the volume knob.
Searching From Directory
Browsing directories and selecting tracks using buttons or knob.
Navigating Through Directory by Using M5/M6 Buttons
Skipping directories one by one using specific buttons.
ID3 Tag Display
How to view song title, artist, and album information.
11. SPECIFICATIONS
CD Player Specifications
Technical details including disc compatibility, frequency response, and channels.
Radio Section Specifications (FM/AM)
Technical details for FM and AM radio reception.
General Specifications
Details on power supply, polarity, speaker impedance, and power output.
12. TROUBLE SHOOTING
No Power Troubleshooting
Solutions for when the unit does not power on.
Disc Loading/Ejection Issues
Troubleshooting problems with inserting or ejecting discs.
No Sound Troubleshooting
Solutions for when there is no audio output.
Operation Keys Not Working
Fixes for unresponsive control buttons.
Sound Skips Troubleshooting
Addressing issues with intermittent audio playback.
Radio Not Working/Auto-Selection Issues
Resolving problems with radio reception and station selection.
Error Code Troubleshooting
Guidance for specific error codes (ERROR 1, ERROR 2).
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