User manual CLARION DB346MP

[. . . ] When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour and the condensation will disappear naturally to allow normal operation. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip. [. . . ] When using the unit in the U. S. , use the following procedure to switch the frequency range. The table below lists the frequency specifications for the U. S. and other countries. Initial Setting (outside U. S. ) Frequency spacing 9 kHz 531 to 1, 629 kHz 50 kHz 87. 0 to 108 MHz New Setting (U. S. Standard) 10 kHz 530 to 1, 710 kHz 200 kHz 87. 9 to 107. 9 MHz Notes: · Do not put your hand, fingers, or foreign objects into the CD insertion slot. · If a CD has already been loaded, another CD cannot be inserted. mark cannot be · Discs not bearing the played with the unit. · Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode may not be usable. AM Frequency range Frequency spacing Listening to the Disc already Inserted Press the [FNC] button to select the CD mode, the CD will start playing. Stopping (pausing) Playback While the CD playing pressing the [s] button will stop the CD and "PAUSE" indicate. Press the [s] button again to resume playback. FM Frequency range Switching the area change Outside U. S. (Initial Setting) While pressing the [AM] button, press the [RPT] button, then "outside U. S. " will be selected. standard (New Setting) While pressing the [AM] button, press the [SCN] button, then the "U. S. standard" will be selected. Ejecting the CD Press the [Q] button, then the CD will be ejected. Note: · If the ejected CD is left as it is, it will be reloaded after 15 seconds. · However, single CDs will not be reloaded, so make sure to remove them. Top Function Press the [BND] button, then the CD will start playing from the first song (track number 1). For MP3 mode, it will start playing from the first song of current folder. DB346MP 13 CD Mode Operations MP3 Mode Operation 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 quality sound. This means that about 10 music CDs can be recorded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc to allow a long listening time without having to change CDs. English Selecting Tracks (songs) Press the [a] or [d] button. d: Playback will start from the next track. a: Playback will start from the beginning of the track currently playing. When this button is pressed again, the CD will play from the previous track. For MP3 mode, track selection is only valid in current folder. Fast-Forward and Fast-Backward Press and hold the [a] or [d] button. d: To fast-forward a: To fast-backward For Audio CD mode pressing the [a] or [d] button for 1 second or longer will move forward or backward 5 times faster than normal play, and pressing it for 3 seconds or longer will do the operation 30 times faster. For MP3 mode, pressing the [a] or [d] button for 1 second or longer will move forward or backward 10 times faster than normal play. Precautions when creating MP3 disc q File extensions · Always add a file extension ". MP3" to MP3 file by using single byte letters. If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension, the file cannot be played. q Logical format (File system) · When writing MP3 file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select "ISO9660 level 1, 2, 3 or JOLIET or Romeo" as the writing software format. normal play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on another format. [. . . ] TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced. ) Cause Fuse is blown. Solution Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. [. . . ]