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    All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Gedruckt in China / Stampato in Cina Gedrukt in China / Impreso en China / T ryckt i Kina / Impresso na China 2004/10 PE-2729E 280-8135-00 Clarion Co., Ltd. CD/MP3/WMA Receiver / Music Catcher • Récepteur CD/MP3/WMA: Music Catcher • CD/MP3/WMA Empf[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. ∗ Please read this owner ’s 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. CAUTIONS: This appliance con[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 3 8 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 280-8135-00 DB458RMC 4 English English English Contents 1. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3 Handling Compact Discs .................................................................................[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 7 5 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 6 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English English Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Svenska Português English 2. CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS 3. NOMENCLA TURE Notes: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of cha[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 7 5 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 6 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English English Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Español Svenska Português English 2. CONTROLS / LES COMMANDES / REGLER / CONTROLLI REGELAARS / CONTROLES / KONTROLLER / CONTROLOS 3. NOMENCLA TURE Notes: • Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of cha[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 3 8 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 280-8135-00 DB458RMC 4 English English English Contents 1. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3 Handling Compact Discs .................................................................................[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 9 English 4. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DET ACHABLE CONTROL P ANEL) case to prevent scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car . Removing the DCP 1. Press the [ SRC ] button for 1 second or longer to switch off the powe[...]

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    10 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English 5. REMOTE CONTROL C R 2 0 2 5 [ SRC ] [ BND ] [ ] [ ], [ ] [ MUTE ] [ TA ] [ PS/AS ] [ a ], [ d ] [ DISP ] [ PTY ] [ AF ] Inserting the Battery 1 Turn over the remote control unit and slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. 2 Insert the battery (CR2025) into the insertion guides, [...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 11 English [ SRC ] [ BND ] [ ] , [ ] [ ] , [ ] [ ] [ MUTE ] [ TA ] [ DISP ] [ PS/AS ] [ AF ] [ PTY ] Functions of Remote Contr ol Unit Buttons Mode Button Radio (RDS) CD/MP3/MC (MUSIC CA TCHER) Switches among radio , CD/MP3, MC. Switches reception band. Plays the first tr ack. T op play . Increases and decreases volume (in all [...]

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    12 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English 6. OPERA TIONS Basic Operations Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “ 2. CONTROLS ” on page 5 (unfold). CAUTION Be sure to lower the volume before switching off the unit power or the ignition key . The unit remembers its last volume setting. If you switch the power off wi[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 13 English “ Z-EHCER 1 ” ➜ “ Z-EHCER 2 ” ➜ “ Z-EHCER 3 ” ➜ “ Z+ OFF ” ➜ “ Z-EHCER 1 ”... • Z-EHCER 1 : bass emphasized • Z-EHCER 2 : treble emphasized • Z-EHCER 3 : bass and treble emphasized • Z+ OFF : no sound effect Audio Mode Adjustments 1. Press the [ A-M ] button to select the adjustmen[...]

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    14 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English Manual tuning There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and step tuning. When you are in the step tuning mode, the frequency changes one step at a time. In the quick tuning mode, you can quickly tune the desired frequency . 1. Press the [ BND ] button and select the desired band (FM or AM (MW/L W)). ∗ If “ MANU ?[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 15 English RDS Operations RDS (Radio Data System) This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS data. This system can display the name of the broadcast station being received (PS) and can automatically switch to the broadcast station with the best reception as you move long distan[...]

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    16 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English TA (Traf fic Announcement) In the T A standby mode, when a traf fic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broadcast is received as top priority regardless of the function mode so you can listen to it. T raffic programme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible. ∗ This function can only be used when [...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 17 English RDS Operations ∗ The PTY select mode is cancelled automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is selected. PTY seek 1. Press and hold the [ TA ] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the RDS adjustment mode. 2. Press the [ a ] or [ d ] button to select “ PTY -SEL <E> ”. 3. Press the [ ] button. 4. Press the [...]

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    18 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English MP3/WMA What is MP3? MP3 is an audio compression method and classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This audio compression method has penetrated into PC users and become a standard format. This MP3 features the original audio data compression to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high sound quality [...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 19 English 2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play . The indication “ ––:–– ” appears in the play time display if you attempt to play files without MP3/WMA data. ● Logical format (File system) 1. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo” a[...]

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    20 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English CD/MP3/WMA Operations ● CD-TEXT disc User title (disc) ➜ CD-text title (disc) ➜ Artist name ➜ CD-text title (track) ➜ User title (disc)... ● MP3/WMA disc Folder ➜ T rack ➜ Album T AG ➜ Artist T AG ➜ T itle T AG ➜ Folder ... ● M-CA TCHER Folder T rack Notes: •I f the CD playing is not a CD-te[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 21 English 1. Press the [ UP ] or [ DN ] button. Press the [ DN ] button to move to the previous folder . Press the [ UP ] button to move to the next folder . ● Repeat play This function allows you to play the current track repeatedly . 1. Press the [ RPT ] button to perform repeat play . The indication “ RPT ” lights in [...]

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    22 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English Note: • Playback of recordings made with MUSIC CA TCHER is perfomed in the same way as for CD/MP3. See pages 20-21 for details. Setting a recording mode The recording mode for MUSIC CA TCHER (MC) can be switched between the following 2 modes: • HQ (High Quality) MODE: about 130 minutes • LP (Long Play) MODE: ab[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 23 English • When TEL interrupt is set to “ MUTE ”, recording is suspended even when RDS interrupt is set to “ OF ”. T o avoid this, set the “ TEL-SWITCH ” setting to “ TEL OFF ” or disconnect the cellular phone from the unit. ∗ For details on “ Cellular phone interrupt setting ”, refer to the section ?[...]

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    24 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English To change settings 1. Press and hold the [ D ] button for 1 second or longer to switch to the adjustment selection display . 2. Press the [ a ] or [ d ] button to select the “ item name ”. “SCREEN SVR” ↔ “MSG INP” ↔ “AUTO SCROL” ↔ “DIMMER” ↔ “TEL-SWITCH” ↔ “SYS CHK<E>” ↔ [...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 25 English Capital letters ➜ Numbers ➜ Symbols ➜ Umlaut ➜ Capital letters… 3-4. T urn the [ ROT ARY ] knob to select the desired character . 3-5. Repeat step 3-2 to 3-4 to enter up to 30 characters for message. 3-6. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the message in memory and cancel input m[...]

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    26 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English 7. IN CASE OF DIFFICUL TY Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not accurate. No sound heard. Sound skips or is noisy . Sound is cut or skipped. Noise is generated or noise[...]

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    280-8135-00 DB458RMC 27 English 8. ERROR DISPLA YS If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed. T ake the measures described below to eliminate the problem. Problem Cause Measure CD/MP3/WMA W ater droplets may form on the internal lens when the car is parked in a humid place. File system is not correct. File name or extension is [...]

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    28 DB458RMC 280-8135-00 English 9. SPECIFICA TIONS Radio section T uning System: PLL synthesizer tuner Receiving Frequencies: FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps) MW : 531 to 1602 kHz (9 kHz steps) LW : 153 to 279 kHz (3 kHz steps) CD player section System: Compact disc digital audio system Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 kHz (± 1 dB) Signal to No[...]

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    All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Gedruckt in China / Stampato in Cina Gedrukt in China / Impreso en China / T ryckt i Kina / Impresso na China 2004/10 PE-2729E 280-8135-00 Clarion Co., Ltd. CD/MP3/WMA Receiver / Music Catcher • Récepteur CD/MP3/WMA: Music Catcher • CD/MP3/WMA Empf[...]