LG LAC-M8410R Owner's manual

LGESW-LAC-M8400R/M8410R_ENG-16M
Car CD Receiver
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL
:
LAC-M8400R
LAC-M8410R
Before
connecting, operating
adjusting this product,
booklet carefully and completely.
please
read this instruction
or
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
OPERATION
TableofContents.................................2-3
BasicOperation................................16-18
SafetyPrecautions.................................4
Turningtheuniton...................................16
BeforeUse......................................5-7
Turningtheunitoff...................................16
SymbolusedinthisManual..............................5
Selectingasource....................................16
NotesonDiscs.......................................5
Adjustingthevolume..................................16
Useandcareoftheremotecontrol........................6
Adjustingtheangleofthefrontpanel......................16
Usingtheremotecontrol................................6
Checkingtheclock...................................16
HandlingtheUnit......................................6
SOUNDAdjustment................................17-18
Protectingyourunitfromtheft............................7
?UsingtheEQ(Equalizer)...........................17
Attachingthefrontpanel................................7
?AdjustingtheBalanceandFaderofspeaker
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?MUTE.........................................18
FrontPanel.....................................8-9
RemoteControl...................................10
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Usingthehandsfree(LAC-M8400Rmodel).
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MENUOperation...............................19-26
InitialSettings.....................................19-26
PREPARATION
?GeneralOperation.................................19
Installation....................................11-12
?SystemMenuOperation..........................19-20
BasicInstallation.....................................11
-SOUND.......................................19
ISO-DINInstallation...................................12
-DISP(DISPLAY).................................20
Connections...................................13-15
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RDS(RadioDataSystem)MenuOperation.
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ConnectingtoaCar................................13-14
-RDSDisplayOptions.............................21
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-STATIONNAMEDISPLAY........................21
ConnectingtoaAuxiliaryEquipment......................15
-AF(AlternativeFrequencies).....................22-23
Connecting
to
Optional Equipment (LAC-M8410R model)
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-TA(TrafficAnnouncementIdentification).
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-CONFIG(CONFIGURATION).......................25
?PTY(ProgramType)MenuOperation...................26
-SPCH(SPEECH)...............................26
-MUSIC........................................26
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Table of Contents
OPERATION
REFERENCE
RadioOperation................................27-28
Troubleshooting..................................32
Listeningtheradiostations.............................27
Specifications....................................33
Storingandrecallingbroadcastfrequencies.
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AutoSearchMemory..................................28
INTRODUC
Operation with Audio CD, MP3/WMA Disc and
CDchanger...................................29-31
PlayinganAudioCDandMP3/WMADisc
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PlayingaCDchanger(OPTIONAL)....................29-31
?PlaybackSetup...................................29
?MovingtoanotherDisc.............................29
?Pause.........................................29
?MovingtoanotherTrack...........................29
?MovingtoanotherFolder...........................29
?Search.........................................29
?Repeat........................................30
?Random........................................30
?Introscan.......................................30
?CDTEXT/ID3TAG...............................30
NotesonMP3/WMARecordings.........................31
?AboutMP3......................................31
?AboutWMA(WindowMediaAudio)....................31
3
Safety
Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Warning:
cover or
parts
To reduce the risk of electric
back of this
inside. Refer
Warning:
shock, do
product. There are
servicing to qualified
To reduce the risk of fire
no
not
the
the
user-serviceable
service
personnel.
shock, do not
splashing water, rain, or
as
CAUTION:
This unit
employs
To
proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual
and retain for future reference should the unit require mainte-
nance, contact
vases,
product.
Use of
those
To
a
Laser
System.
ensure
carefully
electric
or
expose this product to dripping or
moisture. Do not place objects filled with water such
on
remove
an
authorized service location
controls, adjustments,
specified
or
the
(see
performance
service
of
procedure).
procedures
other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
prevent direct exposure
to laser
beam, do
not
try
to open the enclosure.
Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
Caution: Do not install this
a
book
in
Caution: Protect this
product
confined space such
as
battery
from moisture.
is disconnected
memory will be erased and must be
4
a
similar unit.
case or
Caution: If the
product
discharged,
reprogrammed.
or
the
preset
Before Use
To
ensure
manual
proper
carefully
Symbol
use
of this
product, please
read this owner's
Notes
Handling
edges
lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of
dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may
a
paper
so
or
that
tape
playback side of the disc. Hold the
fingerprints do not get on the surface.
on
disc
by
the
Never stick
the disc.
risk of electric shock.
Indicates hazards
other material
likely
damage.
to
cause
harm to the unit itself
NOTE
special
Discs
Do not touch the
The
Indicates
Discs
and retain for future reference.
Used in this Manual
constitute
on
notes and
operating
features.
or
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its
direct sunlight or sources of heat
car exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not expose the disc to
and never leave it in a parked
case.
TIP
Indicates
tips
and hints for
making
the task easier.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and
dust
on
the disc
and sound distortion. Before
cloth.
Wipe
Do not
poor picture quality
clean the disc with a clean
can cause
playing,
the disc from the center out.
strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older
vinyl
use
records.
5
INTRODUC
Before Use
Use and
Installing
Pull the
pencil
minus
of the remote control
care
the
tray
Using
Point the remote control in the direction of the front
battery
outward
on
the back of the remote control with
point pen and insert the battery with
(-) poles pointing in the proper direction.
or
the remote control
ball
the
a
plus (+)
NOTES
?
The remote control may not function
?
Do not store the remote control in
?
Do not let the remote control fall onto the
under the brake
Handling
?
This unit is
ground
?
?
Use
?
Remove the
?
Do not
?
Do not handle the
?
Do not store the
?
In the event of
only
one
CR2025
battery
(3V)
lithium
battery.
if the remote control is not used for
recharge, disassemble,
battery
battery
heat
or
dispose
of the
6
battery
with metallic tools.
with metallic materials.
battery leakage, wipe the remote
completely clean and install a new battery.
long.
control
in fire.
or
in direct
properly
high temperatures
accelerator
sunlight.
or
sunlight.
floor, where it may become
pedal.
the Unit
designed
electrical
to be
operated
system only.
When
replacing the fuse, be sure to
age rating is identical. Use of a fuse
cause serious damage to the unit.
Periodically wipe
a
?
to
operate.
jammed
NOTES
panel
the contacts
on
on a
use
with
12 volt DC
negative
the fuse whose amper-
higher
amperage may
the back of the front
cotton swap moistened with alcohol.
panel
with
Before Use
Protecting your
unit from theft
Attaching
The front
the
panel can be detached from the head unit
protective case provided to discourage theft.
1. Press RELEASE
RELEASE
2.
Grip
(
to open the front
and stored in
Align
the
right
the left side
or
the front
side of the
the
panel
panel
panel
with the
stopper, and then push
into the unit until it clicks.
panel.
INTRODUC
)
the left side of the front
panel
and
pull
it
gently
outward.
Take
care
not to
3. Put the front
grip
panel
it
tightly
or
into the
to
drop
it.
protective
case
provided
for safe
keeping.
Protective
Front
case
panel
7
Front Panel
(LAC-M8400R model)
1
56
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
?
PWR/MUTE button
?
VOLUME KNOB
2
7
8
9
10
3
11
10
11
DISPLAY WINDOW
12
b/B/v/V
(left/right/up/down)
RELEASE
(
)
13
REMOTE SENSOR
MICROPHONE
SOURCE
(MIC)
(SRC)
button
?
EQUALIZER/SELECTION
?
BALANCE
(BAL) button
(FAD) button
?
FADER
?
RETURN button
8
(EQ/SEL)
button
15
BAND/AS button
?
REPEAT/INTRO SCAN
?
TA/PTY button
?
TA button
?
MENU/RDS button
?
RETURN button
?
DISPLAY
?
ENTER button
buttons
button
14
?
Z OPEN/CLOSE button
12
13
14
PHONE
15
TILT button
16
17
(DISP)
button
EARPHONE
(
)
PHONE
connector
(
)
17
(RPT/SCN)
button
)
(
16
4
connector
button
Front Panel
1
(LAC-M8410R model)
2
3
4
INTRODUC
7
56
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
?
PWR/MUTE button
?
VOLUME KNOB
8
9
10
9
10
DISPLAY WINDOW
b/B/v/V
(left/right/up/down)
RELEASE
(
)
12
REMOTE SENSOR
SOURCE
(SRC)
button
?
EQUALIZER/SELECTION
?
BALANCE
?
FADER
?
(BAL) button
(FAD) button
RETURN button
13
(EQ/SEL)
button
13
BAND button
?
REPEAT
?
PS/AS button
?
SHUFFLE/INTRO SCAN
?
TA/PTY button
?
TA button
?
MENU/RDS button
?
RETURN button
?
DISPLAY
?
ENTER button
buttons
button
12
?
Z OPEN/CLOSE button
11
11
(RPT)
TILT button
15
AUX connector
15
button
(DISP)
14
14
(SHF/SCN)
button
button
9
Remote Control
1
?
POWER/MUTE
?
(
)
(.m/M>)
Switches the unit ON
-
-
and OFF.
5
-
sound from the
1
2
2
3
-
-
?
go to
track.
(up/down)
5
?
-
-
SHF
tracks in random order.
ENTER
menu
selection.
MENU/SEL
Enters the
menu.
Enters the audio
settings.
NUMBER
?
6
REPEAT
Plays
BAND
Confirms
the first 10
(RPT)
Plays tracks repeatedly.
?
?
SCAN
Plays
?
?
a
seconds of all track.
VOLUME(
(#)
/
)
Adusts the volume level.
7
CLOCK
(CLK)
Clock display.
DISPLAY (DISP.)
Changes the display.
CD text display.
?
?
-
-
10
/
or
of
Selects three FM and MW
frequency. (1-6)
PLAY/PAUSE (B/X)
Starts playback.
Pauses playback
temporarily.
?
4
4
a menu.
Stores and recalls
-
7
?
Selects numbered
items in
CLK
beginning
0-9 number buttons
?
-
3
Go to next track.
previous
a source.
forward
playback.
current track
SRC
Selects
or
Returns to
speaker.
6
Backward
search
Press to mute the
-
SKIP/SEARCH
(AM)
bands.
Installation
Basic Installation
Bend the claws
Before
and
1.
make
installing,
remove
sure
that the
the terminal of the
Remove the
existing
car
ignition-switch is set to OFF
battery to avoid short-circuiting.
3.
Install the installation sleeve.
4.
Install the unit in to the installation sleeve.
already
dashboard, it
When
the thickness
PREATION
dashboard
Make the necessary connections.
If there is
to
of the
receiver unit.
2.
Removing existing
according
receiver unit
installation sleeve for the receiver unit in the
an
must be removed.
removing
the unit from the installation sleeve
A
If you need to remove the unit from the installation sleeve,
proceed as follows.
1.
Remove the
rear
2.
Remove the front
3.
Insert the lever
same
operation
supporter from the unit.
panel
and trim
ring
A
into the hole
on
the other side and
A
from the unit.
on one
side of the unit. Do the
pull
out the unit from the
installation sleeve.
11
Installation
ISO-DIN Installation
1.
Slide the unit into ISO-DIN frame.
2.
Install
3.
Slide the unit and frame into dash
4.
Install dash
5.
Install trim
ring
The notch
on
positioned
at the bottom.
6.
Install
screws
removed from old unit.
panel
or
opening.
adapter plate.
to the unit.
trim
ring
must be
faceplate by fitting right edge
pushing left edge closed.
12
into
position
then
Connections
Connecting
Before
to Car
connecting,
make
sure
that
ignition
switch is set to OFF, and
remove
the
terminal of the
battery
to avoid short circuits.
PREATION
A
C
1 GND
B
(BLACK)
2 PHONE
(ORANGE)
3 DIMMER
(PINK)
4 TO IGNITION
DIMMER SWITCH
(RED)
CD CHANGER
(Optional)
IGNITION
SWITCH
5 TO BATTERY.
(YELLOW)
FILTER BOX
15A
6 PWR ANT
(BLUE)
BATTERY
POWER
ANTENNA
1
2
7 REMOTE ON
(BLUE/WHITE STRIPE)
CONTROL
RELAY
POWER AMPLIFIER
(optional)
3
4
5
6
D
1
WHITE
2
WHITE/ BLACK STRIPE
3
GRAY
4
GRAY/ BLACK STRIPE
5
GREEN
6
GREEN/ BLACK STRIPE
7
VIOLET
8
VIOLET/ BLACK STRIPE
7
8
(FL +)
(FL -)
(FR +)
(FR -)
(RL +)
(RL -)
(RR +)
(RR -)
13
Connections
Connecting
to Car
Connecting to Optional Equipment
(LAC-M8410R model)
From antenna
You
To the
wiring
1 BLACK
2 ORANGE
3 PINK
4 RED
:
or
other unit connected to the AUX connector.
This lead is for connection to the
phone
line.
1. Connect
a
VCR
or
auxiliary device,
2. Press SRC button to select the AUX.
This lead is for connection to the terminal from
:
which the power is supplied when the
switch is set to ACC.
5 YELLOW
:
This lead is for connection to the
(back-up) terminal
always supplied.
ignition
Battery
from which the power is
This lead is for connection to the power antenna.
7 BLUE/WHITE STRIPE : This lead is for connection to the
:
amplifier
Connect the CD
Your
?
car
together
Speaker
remote
To AUDIO IN
on.
changer
receiver works
as
which you can buy, if not
The suitable cord shown
?
with the CD
control unit for
CD
changer
the scheme will be
provided
a
yet done, later.
on
changer.
VCR
Connections
L
RL
(or Auxiliary Device, etc)
R
IN
1
2
etc to the AUX connector.
This lead is for connection to the Dimmer line
:
6 BLUE
VCR
of vehicle Colors of leads
This lead is for connection to the Ground.
:
can use
FRONT
REAR
OUT
VIDEO
3
D
4
5
AUDIO
(L)
AUDIO
(R)
6
7
8
14
To AUDIO OUT
Connections
Connecting
-
to
Auxiliary Equipment
Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT connector of this unit to the AUDIO INPUT connector of
Auxiliary Equipment.
PREATION
To AUDIO OUT
To AUDIO OUT
RR
(Rear Right)
RL
(Rear Left)
FR
(Front Right)
FL
(Front Left)
To AUDIO IN
To AUDIO IN
15
Basic
Turning
the unit
Press PWR/MUTE
or
POWER/MUTE
)
(
Operation
Adjusting
on
any other button
the front
on
panel
the remote control to turn the unit
on
the volume
or
on.
Use VOLUME to
Turning
?
the unit off
Press PWR/MUTE
on
Rotate VOLUME KNOB
the front
panel
for
more
than 1 second to
Press POWER/MUTE
(
)
on
the remote control for
more
than
1.2 second to turn the unit off.
Selecting
Press TILT
-
You
can
select
a source
Press SRC to select
Press SRC
Tuner
→
model)
repeatedly to switch between
CD
CD Changer (optional)
→
→
The
you want to listen to.
a source.
the
→
following sources:
AUX (LAC-M8410R
Tuner...
CD
(
/
)
angle
You
the
on
angle
repeatedly
of the front
Checking
can see
more
Tuner
panel
to increase
or
the remote control to increase
or
decrease the volume.
Adjusting
a source
the front
on
decrease the volume.
Press VOLUME
turn the unit off.
?
the sound level.
adjust
on
panel
of the front
the front
can
be
panel
panel.
adjusted
up to 3
steps.
the clock
the clock
pressing
CLK
on
the remote control for
than 1 second.
NOTE
If the unit is received the RDS
broadcasting
with
CT
(Clock Time) information, the clock will be
shown automatically in the display window.
CD
Changer
(optional)
AUX
(LAC-M8410R model)
window.
NOTES
?
When you turn off, the unit is memorized automatically the current
volume level before you turn off. Whenever you turn on the unit, it will
operate
?
at the memorized volume level.
When the front
10-20 seconds.
16
Unless,
panel
is
opened,
it is closed
automatically
after about
"
NO CLOCK" appears in the
display
NO CLOCK
Basic
SOUND
Using
The
Adjustment
the EQ
(Equalizer)
Adjusting
lets you adjust the equalization to match
acoustic characteristics as desired.
equalizer
There
are seven
stored
equalizer
curves
which you
car
interior
can
equalizer
?
on
the "USER 1"
or
more
than 1 second
on
the "USER 1"
or
OPERATION
"USER 2" EQ mode.
easily
2.
list of the
Bass, Middle and Treble
"USER 2" EQ mode.
Adjust
on
a
the
1. Press EQ/SEL for
recall at any time.
Here is
Operation
the Bass
by pressing
v/V
on
the front
panel
or
/
the remote control.
curves:
EQ POP
Reproduces
:
the acoustics of
pop music.
?
EQ CLASSIC
:
Reproduces
the acoustics
Bass
of orchestral music.
?
EQ ROCK
:
Reproduces
Middle
the acoustics of
Treble
rock music.
?
?
EQ JAZZ
:
Reproduces
jazz music.
EQ VOCAL:
the acoustics of
v/V
the acoustics of
Reproduces
vocal music.
?
EQ USER 1
Selects
an
initial
user
mode.
?
EQ USER 2: Selects
an
initial
user
mode.
1. Press EQ/SEL
on
the front
2. Press EQ/SEL
repeatedly
panel
:
3. After press B
on
the front
4. After press B
v/V
on
on
on
the front
the front
panel
or
the front
panel
or
panel, adjust
/
on
on
by pressing
the remote control.
panel, adjust
/
the Middle
the Treble
by pressing
the remote control.
to select the
to select among
equalizer.
the following
equalizer.
POP→CLASSIC→ROCK→ JAZZ→VOCAL→USER1→
USER 2
→
FLAT
(NO display)
→
POP....
17
Basic
Adjusting
the Balance and Fader of
1. Press EQ/SEL
control for
Operation
on
more
the front
panel
or
speaker
MENU/SEL
Using
the remote
on
than 1 second.
the hands free
(LAC-M8400R model)
1. Connect the PHONE connector of
earphone
connector of mobile
on
phone
the front
with the
panel
phone
and to the
cable.
Balance of left and
right speaker
2.
Adjust
the Balance of left and
the front
3.
Adjust
panel
or
. m / M >
the Fader of front and
the front
panel
right speaker by pressing
or
/
on
rear
on
b/B
on
the remote control.
speaker by pressing
v/V
on
the remote control.
Fader of front and
rear
speaker
2 If you call a phone, press PHONE (
) button.
"PHONE-TALK" indicator will be shown in the display window.
-
MUTE
PHONE-TALK
3. Press the numbers of mobile
MUTE
4. To cancel
1. Press PWR/MUTE
-
[POWER/MUTE (
"MUTE" indicator will be shown in
2. To cancel it press PWR/MUTE
18
to cut the sound.
)]
the display
window.
[POWER/MUTE (
)] again.
-
it, PHONE (
)
phone
button
"PHONE-TALK" indicator will be
window.
and
please
again.
disappeared
call.
in the
display
MENU
Initial
Settings
By using
System
the menu, you
For details
each
on
make various
can
menu
To go to the next level:
Press B on the front panel
item,
or
see
M >
on
and exit the
the remote control.
on
the remote control.
on
system
menu:
the remote control to
display
the
menu.
A
on
the front
panel.)
SOUND
MENU
the remote control to
pages 19 to 20.)
Press MENU/RDS on the front
menu.
on
Operation
second press of MENU/SEL will take you back to initial screen.
(You can also display the menu pressing MENU/SEL button briefly
Operation
1. Press MENU/SEL
display
Press MENU/SEL
pages 19 to 26.
To go back to the previous level:
Press b on the front panel or . m
General
To
adjustments.
Menu
Operation
operate the system
(See
operate the RDS (Radio Data
panel for more than
System) Menu. (See
1 second to
SOUND
DISP
XDSS
:ON
BEEP
:
2ND
pages 21 to
26.)
2. Use the v/V
the B
or
/
or
M > to
shows the current
alternate
to select the desired
move
setting
setting(s).
3. Use the v/V
press the B
4. Use the v/V
/
or
or
/
to the second level. The
for the selected item,
as
move
screen
well
option
then
sound.
OFF
:
XDSS is not active.
BEEP
to select the desired
setting then press
items require additional
the remote control to exit the
powerful
XDSS function is active.
:
Each time any button is
2ND
:
menu.
ALL
:
pressed, beep
sounds.
When the button with
more
on
a more
as
steps.
5. Press MENU/SEL
Reinforce the bass and create
to the third level.
ENTER to confirm your selection. Some
XDSS
ON
to select the second desired
M > to
or
then press
option
than 1
long key function
seconds, beep sounds.
When any button is
pressed, beep
is
pressed
for
sounds.
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OPERATION
MENU
DISP
Operation
(DISPLAY)
MENU
BACKGROUND : Car
CONTRAST
:3
SOUND
DISP
BACKGROUND
Selects the
background
you want in the
display
window.
CONTRAST
Adjusts
window.
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the shown
letter/shape brightly
(1~3steps)
or
darkly
in the
display
MENU
RDS
To
(Radio
display
Data
and exit the RDS
Press MENU/RDS
display
the
System)
menu.
back to initial
on
Menu
NOTE
Operation
Some RDS stations may not choose to include some of these additional
features. If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmit-
menu:
the front
panel
for
more
Operation
than 1 second to
ted, the Display Window will show
A second press of MENU/RDS will take you
a
NO
Clock,
PTY
None, RT None
message.
screen.
-
RDS
(Radio Data System) is a method for sending information signals together with the transmitter signals. Your tuner is capable of
translating these signals and putting the information on the display.
These codes contain the following information. Program Service
Name (PS), A list of program Type (PTY), Traffic Announcement
(TA), Clock Time (CT), Radio Text (RT)
-
-
-
-
PI
(Program Identification) : contains additional information
regional program operation
AF (Alternative Frequencies for the actual program)
TP (Traffic Program Identification)
TA (Traffic Announcement Identification)
EON (Enhanced Other Networks): Information on other
programs to
use
for
their services like traffic announcement etc
NOTES
RDS
Display Options
The RDS
system is capable of transmitting
a
wide
variety
of infor-
?
RDS is
?
The PS function allows station
?
Network
mation in addition to the initial call
sign that appears when a station is first tuned. In normal RDS operation the display will indicate
the station name, broadcast network or call letters. Pressing
CLK/DISP. on the remote control enables you to cycle through the
various data
types in the sequence.
T(Time
controlled
by
the
the actual time and show
?
channel): Enable the unit
it on the display window.
PTY
the
(Program type recognition):
display window.
?R
The program
T(Radio text recognition): The radio
displayed on the display window.
?P
S(Program Service name):
the display window.
to receive
?
type is shown
country,
The program title is
displayed
on
uses
to be
displayed
in clear letters.
the PI and AF codes. The PI code
and broadcast
system. AF lists up which
can
be
programs which do not broadcast such information
themselves. To do this, the tuner changes to another program only
listening
for announcements,
?
names
EON-TA: With activated EON function traffic announcements
by
station's information is
area
reception.
reception
frequencies at the area are broadcasting the same program and
automatically changes to the best reception quality offering frequency
without the need to interrupt the program by a seek function.
Traffic programmes and announcements can be automatically received
using the TP/TA features.
heard when
on
available for FM
Tracking reception
identifies the
?
?C
only
returning automatically
afterwards to the
previous
listened program.
PTY program type selection enables to select the contents of programs
who are supporting this service.
STATION NAME DISPLAY
The station
name
is
displayed automatically
when
a
RDS station is
received.
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OPERATION
MENU
AF
?
Operation
(Alternative Frequencies)
The list of alternative
frequencies give information on the various
transmitters broadcasting the same program in the same or
adjacent reception areas, and enable receivers equipped with a
memory to store the list, to reduce the time for switching to
another transmitter.
?
?
?
When the REG function is enabled, you
only
hear
regional
programmes.
When the REG function is enabled, you can also listen to
various programmes by means of the alternative frequencies.
The
regional
function
covers
hence it is advisable to
?
can
use
it
restricted
only
of transmission,
for short distances.
areas
Network-Tracking reception
When you are driving in an area where RDS data is broadcasted by stations in a network, following procedures are operated
in Modes 1 and 2 if
A
flashing
a
RDS station is tuned:
of the AF indicator in the LCD
display shows, the
set of RDS data of this
processor is still collecting the complete
program. Whenever the flashing stops, all data
and the RDS functions
by
the program.
can
be used
as
far
as
complete
they are supported
RDS
AF
AF+REG
TA
CONFIG
AF+REG
Network-Tracking is activated. Regional mode is engaged (AF
function changes between stations broadcasting the same program at all times). Regional mode shall be selected only in case
driving in certain local areas.
AF
Network-Tracking is activated. AF function changes between
stations belonging to the broadcast network being received.
are
OFF
Network-Tracking is deactivated. Only station name will be
played. In case of poor reception no alternative station can
used.
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:
disbe
of
MENU
If AF functions
When the
are
the tuner
reception quality drops,
quality, using
drive, you
NOTES
activated:
to another station in the
automatically changes
network, broadcasting a better reception
the PI and AF codes. This
can
continue to listen to the
to
interruptions. (Refer
?
?
wherever you
programme without
mean:
same
The AF function may not
station can be received.
In
cannot
broadcasting
frequency C.
Station D
broadcasting
on frequency
program chain normally no alternative
be found. In this case also a high advanced RDS function
can
a
help
anymore, another program
in
driving
area
must be
If the RDS station does not
regional
to alternative
RDS data for
A.
When
mode such
support AF data list
a
Station B
broadcasting
frequency B.
Station E
on
broadcasting
frequency E.
be received
on
different
frequencies.
if the tuner cannot
is
possible. Switching
preset buttons
preset button is pressed, if the station with that frequency
quality, the receiver will tune to that
frequency. When the reception quality is not sufficient for good
reception, referring to its AF list, the receiver will change to a
station of the same program which is broadcasting the best
reception quality (a station broadcasting the same program
a
sufficient
contents may not be received when "REG OFF" is selected and
regional
NOTE
or
reception, no network tracking
frequencies does not work.
is received with
can
of the
?
Especially
read AF data from
program
--
reception borderland can be often
reached. Because of possible reduced reception quality, the regional
function shall be used only for driving short distances.
D.
broadcasting
on frequency
same
alternative
no
?
Station A
on
where
areas
selected.
Station C
The
operate correctly in
borderland of
reception
stations
figure.)
on
Operation
If
a
program is
sufficient
tuning
starts
selected).
quality station
automatically.
cannot be found in the AF
list, PI-seek
PI SEEK
procedure:
If the reception quality drops too much without finding a better
quality alternative frequency from the AF list, after a while the PI
SEEK function starts (Display: 'Seek-PI'). The tuner is searching
station of the same program not regarding the AF list, which has
the
same
a
PI code.
If such station is not available
even
the whole FM band, PI SEEK
stops.
a
after PI SEEK has checked
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OPERATION
MENU
TA
(Traffic
Announcement
Operation
Identification)
ALARM
RDS
When this mode is selected, any automatic retune mode is not
activated. Only double beep sound (ALARM) is out-put.
AF
TA
:
So, in this mode, unit keeps the
ALARM
(The higher priority
CONFIG
SEEK
newly
tuned station does not receive TP information for 5
sec, the radio retunes to next station which has not the
station(PI)
as
time which is set
(90 sec),
same
same
the last station, but has the TP information.
When TP information
by
gets lost
at the current station for retune
"Retune Short"
(30 sec)
the radio start to retune to next
PI station does not catch in 1
or
same
"Retune
Long"
PI station. When
cyclic search,
the radio
retunes to next station with TP information.
It must be noted that in TA Seek mode, the current station
changed
to the
completely
searches TP station when the
rent station is very
nal.
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is PI rather than
newly tuned station does
beeps come out. When TP
weak,
(The higher priority
or
can
different station because the unit
field(signal) strength
the current station has
is TP rather than
PI.)
of the
no
cur-
"TP"
sig-
anyhow.
TP)
When
not have TP information for 5
sec,
information
rents station for retune time. The
When
be
current station
When
newly tuned station
pressed somewhat.
beep
gets lost
sound is
has not RDS
signal,
at the
cur-
out-putted.
"PI Seek" is sup-
MENU
CONFIG
Operation
(CONFIGURATION)
RDS
AF
EON-TA
:
DISTAN
TA
PI
:
MUTE
CONFIG
98
90
:90SEC
RETUNE
EON-TA
PI
The EONTA mode
causes
local and
only
strong stations
SOUND
It is recommended to set the
:
local
position to
sound quality.
DISTANCE
:
including
C201
:
PI
When above different PI sound
a
good
:
XXXX
(DIP)
is heard
once
in
while, the DIP's sound will be heard for less than 1
second.
MUTE
It receives all stations,
weak ones.
:
EONTA mode to the
receive local stations with
100
to be
received.
LOCAL
OPERATION
100
Under above
:
distant and
same
situation,
a
mute sound will be
heard for less than 1 second.
RETUNE
The initial time of automatic TA search
PIWhile
selected. When PI information is not
switching
implemented in C201 station, AF can
switch to 100MHz, which is non genuine AF (where, Different PI
with
If
AF
is
same
AF)
in short "DIP".
back and forth, an oscillation
phenomenon can be occurred, because the different PI code
can be received from 100MHz with "XXX" PI. This unit has spea car
cial
cruises that critical
procedure
to reduce
however there is
perfectly.
a
area
even
limit to be
radio start to retune to next
When
same
same
or
PI Search mode is
caught
for retune time, the
PI station.
PI station does not catch 1
cyclic search,
the radio
goes to last station and wait for 4-5 minute until PI code is
received.
30 SEC
:
Selects
as
30 seconds.
90 SEC
:
Selects
as
90 seconds.
this kind of unavoidable situation
escaped
from this serious
In that serious case, 2 mode is selectable
as
case
follows.
25
MENU
PTY
To
(Program Type)
display
and exit the PTY
Press TA/PTY
display
the
to initial
SPCH
Menu
on
menu.
the front
Operation
MUSIC
Operation
menu:
panel
for
than 1 second to
more
A second press of RETURN will take you back
screen.
PTY
SPCH
MUSIC
SPCH
MUSIC
Easy m
Light m
Country
Classics
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Nation
Drama
Pop
Affairs
Rock
m
Rock Music
Info
Culture
Science
m
Sports
Varied
Easy
Easy Listening
Light
m
Classical Music
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Popular
m
Music
Serious Classical Music
Other
Other Music
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Jazz Music
News
News
Weather
Weather Information
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Affairs
Current Affairs
Finance
Financial
Nation
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Info
Information
Children
Children
Sports
Sports
Social
Social Affairs
Educate
Educational
Religion
Religious
Broadcasts
Oldies
Oldies Music
Drama
Drama
Phone In
Phone-In
Programme
Folk
Folk Music
Culture
Culture
Travel
Travel and
Science
Science
Leisure
Leisure and
Varied
Varied
Document
Documentary
Programme
Speech
Programme
Programme
m
Music
Programme
Programme
Touring
Hobby
Music
Classics
m
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m
Jazz
m
News
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Other
m
Rock
(SPEECH)
PTY
Pop
m
Radio
Listening
the radio stations
1. Press POWER/MUTE
[POWER/MUTE (
button to turn the unit
-
When you select
Storing
)
on
the front
panel]
on.
a source
the unit is turned
Press SRC button until you
-
or
Press BAND/AS
displayed.
see
BAND button to select
or
a
band.
BAND button until the desired band is
displayed, FM1, FM2, FM3, MW(AM).
perform
tuning, press the b/B on the front panel or
. m / M > on the remote control with quick presses.
-
-
seek
The "SEARCH" is shown in the
a
You
either the b/B
.
cancel seek
m / M >
tuning by pressing
with quick presses.
strong
-
frequencies
for later recall
preset number you
During manual tuning, if the "AUTO" indicator is displayed and disappeared for about 0.5 second, it will be entered to the seek tuning mode.
When the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo, "((.))"
indicator will light.
display
want
the front
on
The selected radio station
window.
by using
panel
frequency
the v/V buttons.
display
for
window.
more
than 1 second.
has been stored in the
preset number.
steps
1-3
above.
as
repeatedly
remote control to recall the
or
number buttons
(1-6)
on
the
preset number.
NOTES
?
Up
to 18 FM
stations
?
When
a
stations,
6 for each of three FM bands and 6
?
MW(AM)
be stored in memory.
station is stored on the preset station button which another fre-
can
quency of the same band has already been
station is erased automatically.
-
NOTES
that you want to store, press the
for more than 1 second.
Preset number will be flashed in the
4. Follow
or
perform manual tuning, press and hold the b/B on the front
panel for 1 second and release until you see "MANUAL" displayed. And then press the b/B on the front panel or . m
/ M > on the remote control with quick presses.
The frequencies move up or down step by step.
?
the
5. Press the v button
5. To
?
frequency
front panel
a
Preset number appears in the
selected
display
The tuner will scan the frequencies until
enough for good reception is found.
can
frequencies
button.
a
3. Press the v button
window.
broadcast
on
2. Select the
-
4. To
button
v
"
broadcast
store up to six broadcast
1. When you find
"
recalling
on.
-
3. Press BAND/AS
easily
can
with the touch of
2. Press SRC button to select the tuner.
-
You
and
Operation
If the unit is received the Non-RDS
(Alternative Frequency)
on
stored, the previous preset
broadcast,
set to off the AF
the RDS MENU mode.
27
OPERATION
Radio
Auto Search
Operation
To
Memory
This function lets you automatically store the six
broadcast frequencies.
strongest
on
In
the
-
on
the
The
scanning starts from the currently displayed frequency to
higher frequencies and stops when 6 stations have been
preset or the receivable frequencies have been scanned once.
?
?
The
performed if there is no station to be tuned in.
When the automatic presetting is performed, the previous
preset stations are automatically erased.
To stop the automatic presetting, press BAND/AS or PS/AS button.
28
presetting
is not
case
on
the front
of LAC-M8410R model, press PS/AS button
stop the scanning, press
To tune in the
on
panel
the front
V
or
PS/AS button.
preset stations
Press BAND/AS
NOTES
?
In
To
of LAC-M8400R model, press BAND/AS button
front panel for about 1 second.
of LAC-M8410R model, press PS/AS button
front panel for about 1 second.
case
preset stations
panel.
case
case
In
the
of LAC-M8400R model, press V button
for about 1 second.
1. Press SRC button to select the tuner.
2. In
scan
BAND to select the desired band and press
the desired number buttons (1-6) on the remote control.
or
The number of the
preset station button is displayed and the
preset station is received.
Operation
Playing
CD
with Audio
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Disc
an
MP3
CD-R
CD-RW discs.
Before
MP3/WMA formatted
MP3/WMA
playing
MP3/WMA Recordings
on
recordings,
recordings
on
read the notes
CD-ROM,
on
the front
panel
and then Insert
a
disc in the unit.
"
appears in the
display window,
and
playback
starts
automatically.
To
press NUMBER (#) button and then press
the track number with 0-9 number buttons.
play
a
file
to another Track
a
directly,
CD
changer (OPTIONAL)
Playback Setup
Connect the CD
this CD
Moving
to another Folder
CD
MP3
WMA
CDC
the front
panel
or
MP3
/
WMA
on
the remote control
to go to the next folder
or
to
step back
to
CDC
Changer
connector of this unit to connector of
Search
CD
MP3
WMA
CDC
on
1. Press PWR/MUTE
2. Select the CD
on
briefly during playback
the previous folder.
CDC
page 13.
Audio system: Turn on the audio system and select the
source connected to the unit.
Changer
CDC
Presstheb/Bonthefrontpanelor.m/M>onthe
remote control briefly during playback to go to the next track or
to return to the beginning of the current track.
Press the b on the front panel or . m on the remote
control twice briefly to step back to the previous track.
Press v/V
Playing
WMA
(B/X) during playback.
playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (B/X) again.
2. To return to
Moving
on
page 31.
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE
"
MP3
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE
can
play
CD
Pause
WMA
The unit
or
CD, MP3/WMA Disc and CD changer
or
POWER/MUTE
changer
function
( ) to turn
pressing SRC.
input
the unit
Pressandholdtheb/Bonthefrontpanelor.m/M>
on the remote control for about 1 second during playback and then
release at the point you want.
on.
repeatedly.
3. Insert
disc you want to
a
Playback
to another Disc
Moving
Press v/V
or
starts
play into
automatically.
or
step back
/
to the
the
magazine.
CDC
briefly during playback
previous disc.
to go to the next disc
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OPERATION
Operation
CD
Repeat
1. Press RPT
The
"
1
"
MP3
CDC
WMA
display
2. Press SCAN
"
MP3/WMA
The
:
(It
is
F
played
CDC:The" D
"
(It is played
changer.)
3. Press RPT
MP3/WMA
"
CDC:The" D
window.
Audio CD
appears in the display window.
repeatedly the whole file within the
folder.)
appears in the display window.
repeatedly the whole file within the disc of CD
one more
The
:
"
F
"
disappears
disappears
in the
in the
WMA
CDC
the remote control.
on
the remote control
display
display
are
in order.
again.
The "SCAN"
CD
MP3
WMA
Some discs have certain information encoded
window.
played
disappears in the display window.
(The intro scan is cancelled.)
MP3/WMA, CDC : The "SCAN-A" appears in the display window.
(It is played the first 10 seconds of the whole file
within the folder.)
:
CD TEXT/ID 3 TAG
time.
"
on
MP3
The "SCAN" appears in the display window.
The first 10 seconds of all tracks on the disc
window.
disappears in the display
(The repeat mode is cancelled.)
"
CD
scan
1. Press SCAN
again.
AudioCD:The" 1
CD, MP3/WMA Disc and CD changer
Intro
during playback.
appears in the
2. Press RPT
with Audio
on
the disc
during
manufacture. These discs may contain such information as title,
artist's name and album name and are called CD TEXT discs.
window.
When
Random
CD
MP3
1. Press SHF
during playback.
The "SHF" appears in the
2. Press SHF
Audio CD
:
window.
again.
The "SHF"
display window.
is cancelled.)
The "SHF-A" appears in the display window.
(It is played randomly the whole file within the
er.)
disappears
(The random playback
MP3/WMA, CDC
3. Press SHF
:
one more
MP3/WMA, CDC
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CDC
WMA
display
playing a disc containing information, you can see the
information (Folder name, File name, ID3 TAG, Title, Artist or
Album) in the display window. If there is no information, "No Title,
No Artist and No Album" or "No ID3 Tag" will be shown in the display window.
:
in the
Press the DISP.
display
fold-
time.
The "SHF-A"
disappears
in the
display
window.
mode
on
the remote control
(4 types).
repeatedly
to select the
Operation
with Audio
Notes
on
MP3/WMA
CD, MP3/WMA Disc and CD changer
5. A
Recordings
layer-3 file-coding scheme.
".mp3" file extension "MP3 files".
The unit
than
can
not read
an
the MPEG1
We call files that have the
MP3 file that has
a
file extension other
(Window
An WMA file is
technology.
WMA(Windows
a
Media
Microsoft audio
Audio)
Audio)
compatibility
-
-
3.
4.
File
names
or use a new one.
should have
ID3 TAG: Title, Artist or Album
30 letters or less.
maximum 22 letters
names
should have
names names
or
incorporate ".mp3"
or
a
a
or
less.
maximum
should have
a
less.
or
".wma" extension e.g.
"********.WMA".
compression
offers double the audio compres-
with this unit is limited
as
Sampling Frequency / only at 44.1kHz (MP3),
22.05 44.1kHz (WMA)
Bit rate / within 32 320kbps (MP3),
32
128kbps (WMA)
CD-R/CD-RW physical format should be "ISO 9660"
If you record MP3/WMA files using the software which cannot
create a FILE SYSTEM, for example "Direct-CD" etc., it is
impossible to playback MP3/WMA files. We recommend that
you use "Easy-CD Creator" which creates an ISO9660 file sys-
2.
or
"********.MP3"
follows:
1.
6. Folder
The file must
sion of the MP3 format.
MP3/WMA Disc
all the data in the disc
This unit
Media
MP3/WMA files in the first track.
no
CD TEXT: Title, Artist or Album
maximum 30 letters
".mp3".
About WMA
requires
MP3/WMA file in the 1st track, it cannot playback
MP3/WMA files. If you wish to playback MP3/WMA files, format
compressed by using
audio
session disc
If there is
About MP3
An MP3 file is audio data
single
requires discs/recordings
to meet
certain technical standards in order to achieve
optimal playback
quality. There are many different types of recordable disc formats
(including CD-R/CD-RW containing MP3 or WMA files). That
require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to insure compatible playback.
Customers should also note that
permission
is
required
in
order to download MP3/WMA files and music from the
Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission.
Permission should always be sought from the copyright
owner.
tem.
31
OPERATION
Troubleshooting
Cause
Symptom
Power doesn't turn
on.
The unit doesn't
Leads and connector
are
Correction
incorrectly
connected.
The fuse is blown.
Confirm
Rectify
once more
the
reason
the fuse. Be very
the same rate.
operate.
Noise and other factors
to
microprocessor
The unit does not
operate correctly
when the
even
appropriate
causing the
operate incorrectly.
are
Battery power is low.
Some operations are prohibited
built-in
for the fuse
sure
battery.
using another
on.
new
Check
disc.
discs.
remote control buttons
are
pressed.
Playback
possible.
No sound
is not
The disc is
The loaded disc is
are
heard.
Cables
are
Clean disc.
dirty.
a
type this unit
not connected
cannot
correctly.
play.
Check what
type the disc is.
Connect the cables
correctly.
The volume level will
not rise.
There's
no
sound.
There's audio
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skipping.
The volume level is low.
Adjust
This unit is not
Secure this unit
firmly
secured.
the volume.
firmly.
blowing,
are
correct.
then
replace
to install the correct fuse with
Turn the unit off and then
Load
with certain
that all connections
Specifications
General
OutputPower..............................................................................50Wx4CH(Max.)
PowerSource......................................................................................DC12V
Speakerimpedance.....................................................................................4Ω
GroundSystem.................................................................................Negativetype
Dimensions(WxHxD)....................................................185x50x170mm(WithoutFrontPanel)
NetWeight(approx.)...................................................................................1.8kg
FM tuner
FrequencyRange...............................................................................87.5-108MHz
S/NRatio...........................................................................................55dB
Distortion............................................................................................1.0%
Usablesensitivity.....................................................................................12dB
MW(AM) tuner
FrequencyRange.................................................................520-1720kHzor522-1620kHz
S/NRatio...........................................................................................45dB
Distortion............................................................................................1.0%
Usablesensitivity.....................................................................................32dB
CD
FrequencyRange...............................................................................42-20000Hz
S/NRatio...........................................................................................55dB
Distortion............................................................................................0.5%
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without notice.
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REF NC
P/NO
:
3834RR0016M