Equalizer Selector (EQ )
Press E Q to apply sound effects to the unit's audio output signal. When activated, the EQ
function will access one of the following modes: CLASSICS, POP M, or ROCK M. FLAT
indicates no equalizer enhancements of the program, thereby removing the preset sound
effects. DSP OFF inhibits selection of equalizer mode enhancement.
Reset Button
The reset button is located on the front of the radio between MUTE and AS/PS.
Reset should only be activated under the following circumstances:
1.Upon initial installation after all wiring is completed.
2.Upon malfunction of any switches on the unit.
Use a pencil (or other non-metallic object) to press the reset button, which will clear the
system and restore normal operation.
Adjust Sound
Press SEL to to step through the menu of audio functions. The first option is volume (VOL),
followed by bass (BAS), treble (TRB), balance (BAL), fader (FAD), and back to volume (VOL).
Bass
1.Press SELtwice until "BAS" appears in the display.
2.Press the volume buttons up or down to adjust Bass from -10 to +10. "BAS 00" represents flat
response.
The bass level will be shown on the display for five seconds or until another function is
a c t i v a t e d .
Treble
1.Press SELthree times until "TRB" appears in the display.
2.Press the volume buttons up or down to adjust Treble from -10 to +10. "TRB 00" represents
flat response.
The treble level will be shown on the display for five seconds or until another function is activated.
Balance
1.Press SELfour times until "BAL" appears in the display.
2.Press volume buttons up (right) or down (left) to adjust Balance between the right and
leftspeakers from BAL 10R to BAL 10L. "BALL=R" represents an equal balance level between
the right and left speakers.
The balance position will be shown on the display for five seconds or until another function
is activated.
Fader
1.Press SELfive times until "FAD" appears in the display.
2.Press volume buttons up (front) or down (rear) to adjust Fader between the front and rear
speakers from FAD 10F to FAD 10R. "FAD F=R" represents an equal balance between the
front and rear speakers.
Power (PWR)
Press PWR or any other button (except EJECT) to turn the unit on. Inserting a CD will turn
the unit on automatically. Press PWR to turn the unit off.
LCD Panel
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel displays the frequency and all activated functions.
Mode (MODE)
Press MODE(Radio/CD Play/Aux) to select a different mode of operation as indicated on
the display panel. During CD player operation, pressing MODE will change to radio mode
without ejecting the disc. The CDP indication will remain in the display to show that a disc is
still loaded in the unit. Press MODE again to return to other mode.
Note:The MS1500 is equipped with auxiliary audio input cables enabling you to
connect a pre-amp level external audio source directly to the head unit. This allows
you to listen to an auxiliary audio source on the vehicle speakers.
Loudness (LOUD)
When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will boost the bass and treble ranges:
1.Press and hold BAND/LOUD for more than two seconds to activate. The unit will beep when
this feature is activated, and "LOUD ON" will appear in the display for five seconds.
"LOUD" will appear at the top of the display while this feature is activated.
2.Press and hold BAND/LOUD for more than two seconds to deactivate. The unit will beep
when this feature is activated, and "LOUD OFF" will appear in the display for five seconds.
"LOUD" will no longer appear at the top of the display.
Volume
The volume buttons (up and down arrows) increase and decrease the volume level of the unit.
To increase volume one level, press the up arrow (!). The volume will increase, and the level
(VOL 00 to VOL 100) will appear in the display for five seconds or until another function is
activated. To increase the volume rapidly, press and hold the up arrow until the desired volume
level is reached.
To decrease volume one level, press the down arrow ("). The volume will decrease, and the
level (VOL 00 to VOL 100) will appear in the display for five seconds or until another function is
activated. To decrease the volume rapidly, press and hold the down arrow until the desired
volume level is reached.
Mute
Press MUTE to silence the audio volume from the system. "MUTE" will flash in the display for
five seconds. To restore sound, press MUTE again or activate any other function of the unit.
When the mute feature is deactivated, the audio volume will return to the level setting in use
before the mute feature was activated.
Note: LCD panels may take longer to illuminate when subjected to cold temperatures
for an extended period of time. In addition, the visibility of the numbers on the LCD
may decrease slightly. The LCD display will return to normal when temperature
increases to a normal range.
4BASIC OPERATION5
VOL BASS TRE BAL FAD