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    All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2007: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in Malaysia / Imprimé en Malaisie / Gedruckt in Malaysia / Stampato in Malaysia Gedrukt in Maleisi / Impreso en Malasia / T ryckt i Malaysia / Impresso na Malásia PE-2934E PE-2935E 280-8346-00 Clarion Co., Ltd. CD/MP3/WMA RECEIVER RADIO CD/MP3/WMA CD/MP3/WMA-RECEIVER RICEVITORE PER[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner ʼs manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. 2 DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner ʼs manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. 2 DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179[...]

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    Handling Compact Discs This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark. No other discs can be played. T o remove the compact disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark [...]

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    Handling Compact Discs This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark. No other discs can be played. T o remove the compact disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark [...]

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    [ DIRECT ] buttons Store a station into memory or recall it directly while in the Radio mode. [ ] button Perform preset scan while in the Radio mode. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer to perform auto store. Play or pause a track while in the CD/MP 3/WMA mode. Perform second level adjustment or selection. [ UP ] , [ DN ] buttons Sele[...]

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    [ DIRECT ] buttons Store a station into memory or recall it directly while in the Radio mode. [ ] button Perform preset scan while in the Radio mode. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer to perform auto store. Play or pause a track while in the CD/MP 3/WMA mode. Perform second level adjustment or selection. [ UP ] , [ DN ] buttons Sele[...]

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    [ DIRECT ] buttons Store a station into memory or recall it directly while in the Radio mode. [ ] button Perform preset scan while in the Radio mode. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds or longer to perform auto store. Play or pause a track while in the CD/MP 3/WMA mode. Perform second level adjustment or selection. [ UP ] , [ DN ] buttons Sele[...]

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    Handling Compact Discs This unit has been designed specifically for playback of compact discs bearing the mark. No other discs can be played. T o remove the compact disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. Never stick labels on the surface of the compact disc or mark [...]

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    9 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP Radio mode Main Display Clock Display Main Display ... Sound mode adjustments 1. Press the [ ] butt on to ent er th e Sou nd Ad just- ment mode. 2 . Press the [ , ] button to select the “ item name ”. Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “ 2. CONTROLS ” on pa[...]

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    10 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP OFF : no sound effect B-BOOST : bass emphasized ( ind icat or lig ht s i n t he di spl ay ) IMP ACT : bass and treble emphasized ( ind icat or lig ht s i n t he di spl ay ) EXCITE : bass and treble emphasized mid de-emphasized ( ind icat or lig ht s i n t he di spl ay ) Note: The factory default setting is[...]

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    1 1 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP Basic Operations Adjusting MAGNA BASS EX The MAGNA BASS EX does not adjust the low sound area like the normal sound adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep bass sound area to provide you with a dynamic sound. 1. Press and hold the [ ] button for 1 second or longer to turn on the MAGNA BASS EX ef - fe[...]

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    12 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP Manual memory function 1. Press the [ BND ] button and to select a band you want to store in the memory . 2. Press the [ , ] button to tune into a desired station. 3. Press and hold one of the [ DIREC T ] buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory . Step tuning: Press t[...]

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    13 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP Auto store Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations that are automatically tuned in sequentially . If 6 receivable stations cannot be received, a previ- ously stored station remains un-overwritten at the memory position. 1. Press the [ BND ] button and select the desired band ( FM or AM ( MW/L[...]

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    14 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP RDS Operations Setting the T A standby mode If you press the [ T A ] button when only “ TP ” is lit in the display , “ TP ” and “ T A ” light in the display and the unit is set into the T A standby mode until a traffic announcement is broadcast. When a traffic announcement broadcast starts, ?[...]

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    15 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP File extensions Always add a file extension “ .MP3 ” or “ .WMA ” to MP3 or WMA file by using single character letters. If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension, the file cannot be played. Logical format ( File system ) 1. When writing MP3/WMA file [...]

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    16 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP Backup eject function Pressing the [ ] button ejects the disc even if the power to the unit was not turned on. Remove the disc after it is ejected. Notes: If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this can damage the CD. If a CD ( 12 cm ) is left in the ejected position for 15 seconds, the CD is automa[...]

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    17 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP CD/MP3/WMA Mode Operations Display selection 1. Y ou can choose the display type for CD-DA or MP3/WMA disc by pressing the [ D ] button. T o select the next type, press the [ D ] button again. Loading a CD Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with the labeled side facing up. “ LOADING ” appears i[...]

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    18 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP 2. If a MP3/ WMA file doe s not supp ort for ID3 T AG or the file is encoded with ID3 T AG header that does not consist of any T AG information, the display will show “ NO TITLE ”. Notes: The folder name will be displaye d as “ ROOT ” which the file allocates in the root folder . For MP3, it sup[...]

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    19 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP All scan play MP3/WMA: This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders on an MP3/WMA disc. 1. Press and hold the [ SCN ] button for 1 second or longer to perform folder scan play . “ ALL SCN ” appears in the display while the “ ALL ” and “ [...]

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    20 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP Repeat play CD-DA, MP3/WMA: This function allows you to play the current track repeatedly . 1. Press t he [ RPT ] but ton to p erfo rm r epea t pl ay . “ TRK RPT ” appears in the display while the “ RPT ” indicator lights in the display . All random play MP3/WMA : This function allows you to play a[...]

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    21 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP Adjustment Mode 1. Press and hold the [ D ] button for more than 1 second to switch to the adjustment selection display . 2. Press the [ , ] b utt on to sele ct the “ item name ”. ( “PTY” “PTY SEL” “AF” “REG” ) “SCRN SVR” “SCROLL” “AUX SENS” “TEL-SP” “TEL-SW” ∗ Som[...]

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    22 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP T urning the screen saver function on or off This unit is provided with the screen saver func- tion which allows you to show screen saver in the operation status indication area of the display . Y ou can turn on and off this function. If the button operation is performed with the screen saver function on, [...]

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    23 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP “ RIGHT ” T elephone calls can be heard on the front right speaker connected to this unit. “ LEFT ” T elephone calls can be heard on the front left speaker connected to this unit. OFF: This unit continues normal operation even when the cellular phone is used. ON: Y ou can listen to your telephone c[...]

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    24 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Power does not turn on. ( No sound is produced ) No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. Problem Cause Measure Fuse is blown. Incorrect wiring. P[...]

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    25 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP T roubleshooting Problem Cause Measure CD/MP3/WMA No sound heard. Sound skips or is noisy . Sound is cut or skipped. Noise is generated or noise is mixed with sound. Sound is bad directly after power is turned on. Wrong filename. MP3/WMA files are absent in a disc. Files are not recognized as an MP3/WMA [...]

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    26 English DB178RMP / DB179RMP / DB179RGMP FM tuner Frequency Range: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity: 1 1 dBf 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB Stereo Separation ( 1 kHz ) : 35 dB Frequency Response ( ± 3 dB ) : 30 Hz to 15 kHz General Power Supply V oltage: 14.4 V DC ( 10.8 V to 15.6 V allowable ) , ne[...]

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    All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2007: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in Malaysia / Imprimé en Malaisie / Gedruckt in Malaysia / Stampato in Malaysia Gedrukt in Maleisi / Impreso en Malasia / T ryckt i Malaysia / Impresso na Malásia PE-2934E PE-2935E 280-8346-00 Clarion Co., Ltd. CD/MP3/WMA RECEIVER RADIO CD/MP3/WMA CD/MP3/WMA-RECEIVER RICEVITORE PER[...]