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Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 2 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09
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VERVIEW
1. OPEN
: Open control panel
2. SEL: Press repeatedly to call up the following audio settings: volume, bass,
treble, balance, fader;
SEL: Press repeatedly for a little longer to call up the various traffic
announcement settings
SEL: When carrying out an MP3 search using letters, confirm every entry
3. PWR: turn device on/off (the device can also be turned on with any other key
except OPEN)
DIM (tap): dim display
Turn knob: adjust selected audio setting (see Item 2)
4. Display
5. REC: record on device connected via USB
TA (Traffic Announcement): activate the TA function
6. EQ (Equaliser): press repeatedly to change sound settings
7. USB connection (behind protective cover)
8. AS/PS: save stations automatically
9. 0 / DSP: number key 0 / switch display mode
10. 1/ PAU: number and station key 1 / pause play in CD/MP3 mode
11. 2 / SCN: number and station key 2 / scan function in CD/MP3 mode
12. 3 / RPT: number and station key 3 / repeat function in CD/MP3 mode
13. 4 / SHF: number and station key 4 / shuffle function in CD/MP3 mode
14. 5 / DIR
: number and station key 5 / MP3 search downwards
15. 6 / DIR
: number and station key 6 / MP3 search upwards
16. 7 / MOD: number key 7 / select operating mode Radio CD/MP3 USB card
reader
17. 8 / TUN/TRK
: number key 8 / station search backwards
18. 9 / TUN/TRK
: number key 9 / station search forwards
19. LOU: loudness/BND: band selector/enter: confirm selection.
20. PTY (Program Type): press once to search for stations from the PTY group
"music"; press twice to search for stations from the PTY group "speech"; press
three times to turn off PTY
21. RESET opening: reset to factory settings
22. AF/REG: press for a short time to start RDS mode
press longer to switch to regional mode
23. Card reader
24. Red LED (anti theft protection)
25. CD compartment
26. EJECT: eject CD
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  • Page 1 Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 2 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 VERVIEW 1. OPEN : Open control panel 2. SEL: Press repeatedly to call up the following audio settings: volume, bass, treble, balance, fader; SEL: Press repeatedly for a little longer to call up the various traffic announcement settings SEL: When carrying out an MP3 search using letters, confirm every entry 3.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disposal information ......27 Technical data ......28 MD 42540...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Never undertake your own repairs Under no circumstances should you attempt to open and/or repair this unit on your own. Refer all servicing to MEDION Help Desk on 1300 884 987. CD player The CD player is a Class 1 laser product. The device has a safety system that prevents dangerous laser rays escaping from the device during normal use.
  • Page 4 This can damage the device. Cleaning the device Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the device. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning products, because these may damage the unit's surface and/or the labels on it. MD 42540...
  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 6 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 ’ S IN THE BOX The following are included in the delivery pack: Car radio Control panel Mounting frame (clipped on) Control panel case Frame (clipped on) ISO connector 2 fitting wrenches Operating instructions and guarantee documents...
  • Page 6: Fit The Installation Frame

    Choose the clips which fit tightly against the installation slot casing. Next, check that the frame fits tightly The frame must be tightly fitted, to prevent it from coming loose if the driver brakes sharply. MD 42540...
  • Page 7: Cable Connections

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 8 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Installation Cable connections A general view of the back of the car radio: Connect up the cables • Pull out the connections in your car's ISO slot far enough for you to join them to the ones from the car radio.
  • Page 8: Inserting The Car Radio

    Inserting the car radio • Push the car radio carefully into the slot until it clicks into place. While pushing the radio in, be careful how you fit the cables; they should not be kinked, crushed or stretched. MD 42540...
  • Page 9: Control Pane

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 10 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Installation Control panel Inserting the control panel • First place the right side of the control unit with its lower right corner on the pin in the lower right corner of the frame.
  • Page 10: Explanation For Using The Cables

    Antenna relay cable (blue) The blue cable is available for a relay controlled antenna. The relay extends the antenna automatically when the radio is switched on. When it is switched off, the antenna is retracted. MD 42540...
  • Page 11 Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 12 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Installation This relay cable can also be used to control an external amplifier. Please refer to the amplifier's operating instructions for the correct connections. Never connect the blue cable to the engine cable; this could damage the radio! Arrangement of the ISO block BLOCK B –...
  • Page 12: Operation

    Time (will be set automatically when receiving RDS) Frequency PTY settings (these RDS functions are sent in different scope by different stations; see also Chapter “Radio functions” on page 15). • During CD operation: CD /MP3 information Time Radio information Frequency PTY settings MD 42540...
  • Page 13: Rds Clock Feature

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 14 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Operation If no RDS or PTY information is received NO CLOCK or NO PTY is displayed on the screen. Each notice appears for just a few seconds. MODE • Press the MOD button (16) to switch between radio reception, CD/MP3 operation, USB connection and card reader.
  • Page 14: Radio Functions

    • You can call up the saved stations for the current transmission areas. • Select the waveband by pressing BND/LOUD/ENTER (19). • Press the AS/PS button (8) briefly. All stations are now briefly selected. • When you hear the station you require press the AMS button (8) briefly. MD 42540...
  • Page 15 Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 16 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Operation Regional programme mode Some stations broadcast regional programmes. • So that only these alternative frequencies for the required regional programmes are selected, hold down the AF/REG (22) button until a beep is heard and AF starts to flash in the display.
  • Page 16 EON-TA-DX ("EON TA DISTANCE"): This mode searches for traffic announcement stations over a wider area. BEEP 2ND: There is a beep if a button is pressed for a long time; BEEP ALL: There is a beep whenever a button is pressed; BEEP OFF: Beep off. MD 42540...
  • Page 17 Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 18 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Operation RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) RDS is a service provided by radio stations. In addition to conventional music and voice services, they also broadcast additional information in the form of encrypted digital signals and these are analysed and displayed by the car radio.
  • Page 18 PTY (Programme Type Code): This code enables you to search for your selected type of programme, for example a sports broadcast (see the table on page 16). Please note that the information displayed will vary according to region, broadcaster and station. MD 42540...
  • Page 19: Playing Audio Cds

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 20 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Operation Playing Audio CDs ESP Electric Shock Protection The device is equipped with an anti shock function. This function compensates for vibrations, for instance, from a bumpy road, and ensures playback without interruption, even if the player is moving around..
  • Page 20: Playing Mp3 Cds

    > TRACK > ARTIST > ALBUM NAME > YEAR OF RELEASE > COMMENT. Searching for tracks (numbers) Search for track numbers • Press the AS/PS (8) button briefly. Now enter the desired track number using the number keys. • Confirm by pressing LOUD/ENTER/BND (19). MD 42540...
  • Page 21 Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 22 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 Operation Search for track name (letters) • Press AS/PS (8) twice. • Now you can search for the start of a track by entering a letter via the number buttons, as per the table below.
  • Page 22: Wma Files

    Shift character 1 DSP (9) 0, _, , + Knob (3) upwards/downwards Scroll through all available letters and numbers WMA files This player can also play WMA files. The operation functions in the same way as for MP3 files. MD 42540...
  • Page 23: Usb Connection

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 24 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 CONNECTION Playback You can connect an MP3 player or another data medium to the USB connection on the front of the unit. Your car radio can process USB data media up to 1GB. The directory structure may contain up to 1024 folders, 4096 files and a directory depth of 8 levels.
  • Page 24: Card Reader

    MOD (16) button. Recording You can use your radio to record data from the radio and the CD player onto a memory card. Recording works in the same way as described in the section "USB connection". MD 42540...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 26 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 ROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTIONS The device cannot The ignition is not switched on. Switch on ignition by turning be switched on. the key. One of the fuses is defective. Replace the fuse.
  • Page 26: Disposal Information

    All packaging and packaging materials that are no longer required can and should be recycled. Device At the end of its life, the radio should not be disposed of as household garbage. Enquire about the options for proper, environmentally friendly disposal. MD 42540...
  • Page 27: Technical Data

    Autoradio MD 42540_AUS.fm Seite 28 Mittwoch, 30. November 2005 9:01 09 ECHNICAL DATA GENERAL Operating voltage: DC 12V, negative earth connection Casing dimensions: 178 x 165 x 50mm (W x D x H) Output power: 4 x 40 Watt max (peak music output) Fuses: 0.5 amp (red);...

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