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OWNER'S MANUAL
For your safety in using the CD8454
Caution Warning
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Caution
Table of Contents
Operating precautions ..............................................12
Basic operation..........................................................38
How to operate the CD player..................................60
How to operate the MP3/WMA player.......................70
How to operate the Memory Stick player ................78
How to operate the tuner ..........................................88
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode.........99
How to use the NOB remote control......................138
How to use an optional Card remote control........146
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Operating precautions
Notes on operation
About compact discs
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About cleaning a CD
OKAY
NO GOOD
About Memory Sticks
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Never place an object or rest your hands or the like on the front panel.
Names of controls and parts
Front view With the front open
About ESN
ESN security operating procedure
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How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security
How to program the Key CD
How to cancel the Key CD
How to change the Key CD
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)
Your Key CD can be easily forgotten. Write the album name in a reminder note (See page 179).
What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?
How to operate the ESN (Memory Stick) security
How to record a security code
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How to cancel the Memory Stick security
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How to change the Memory Stick
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)
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What happens if a Memory Stick or security code is incorrect?
How to operate the ACC security
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Turning the power on and off
Basic operation
When power is OFF, press the [PWR] button.
When power is ON, press the [PWR] button for less than two seconds.
When power is ON, press the [PWR] button for more than two seconds.
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Listening to MG Memory Stick
Press the [OPEN] button.
Insert a MG Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot.
Press the [OPEN] button.
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the Memory Stick mode.
Listening to the tuner
Adjusting audio volume
Turn the [AUDIO CONTROL] button to the left or right.
Switching audio control modes
Press the [AUDIO CONTROL] button for less than one second to select the item to be adjusted.
BASS Mode
VOL (VOLUME) Mode
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SVC (Source Volume Control) Mode
Enabling the loudness control
Press and hold the [AUDIO CONTROL] button until the [LOUD ON] display appears on the screen.
Making changes with Display Adjustment Mode
Press the [DISP] button for less than one second.
Turn the [SEL] button in either direction to display setting items for selection.
Switching the display pattern
Switching the motion picture
Changing illumination color
Switching the brightness
Disabling the display
Making changes with Function Mode
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second.
Turn the [SEL] button in either direction to display setting items for selection.
Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation)
Clock display on/off
Setting the Time
Switching demonstration screen display
Others
Enabling E-COM feature
Operation assist function
Displaying a memo
Setting a memo
Deleting a memo
Listening to CDs
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the CD player mode.
How to operate the CD player
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Press button [5] to repeat the track being played.
Press button [6] to play the tracks in random order.
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Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to select characters.
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Changing the number of CD titles
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second while in the disc mode.
Turn the [SEL] button to select Memory Func.
Turn the [SEL] button to select an address from A to E.
Displaying CD text
Press the [DISP] button for more than one second.
How to operate the MP3/WMA player
About MP3/WMA
What is MP3/WMA?
ID3/WMA tags
Playable MP3 file standards
Media
Format of discs
File names
Playing MP3/WMA MP3/WMA playing time display
Display order of MP3/WMA file/folder names
Multi-sessions
Listening to MP3/WMA file
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the CD player mode.
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Playing files in random order (RANDOM)
Press button [6].
Displaying title
Press the [DISP] button for more than one second.
How to operate the Memory Stick player
Listening to MG Memory Stick
Press the [DISC] button to switch to the Memory Stick player mode.
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Press button [5] to repeat the track being played.
Press button [6] to play the tracks in random order.
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Recording on Memory Stick
Insert the MG Memory Stick to be recording the track and music CD.
Press the [FUNC] button for more than one second.
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Tuning to a station
How to operate the tuner
Press the [SEL] button for more than one second until a beep is heard.
Press the [FM AM] button to switch to the desired FM or AM bands.
Entering stations into memory automatically (The automatic preset mode: ASM)
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Turn the [SEL] button to the left or right to select characters.
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Changing the number of bands
Press the [FUNC] button for less than one second while in the disc mode.
Turn the [SEL] button to select Memory Func.
Turn the [SEL] button to select an address from A to E.
Changing the reception sensitivity for automatic scanning
Check that the deck is in standby mode.
Press and hold the button [1], then [FM AM] button, and hold both for more than three seconds.
Check that the deck is in standby mode.
Press and hold the button [3], then [FM AM] button, and hold both for more than three seconds.
FM reception characteristics
FM reception differs from AM
Fading out
Reception area of FM broadcasts
Multipath
About Sound Adjustment Mode
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode
Parametric equalizer
Graphic equalizer
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Time Alignment
Crossover
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Multi-harmonizer
Non-fader phase
E-iSERV sound effect customizations
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Operations during Normal Mode
Turn the [SEL] button to select a setting item.
Press the [SOUND] button.
Equalizer adjustment (EQ)
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Simplified time alignment settings (Time Alignment)
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Crossover adjustment (X-Over)
Multi-harmonizer settings (Harmonizer)
Non-fader phase selection (NON-F Phase)
Operations during Pro Mode
Turn the [SEL] button to select a setting item.
Press the [SOUND] button.
Press the [SOUND] button for more than five seconds.
How to operate the Sound Adjustment Mode
Parametric equalizer adjustment (PEQ)
Mid Group
Hi-Group
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Selecting an equalizer mode from memory
Measuring/display frequency characteristic
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Time alignment adjustment (Time Alignment)
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Crossover adjustment (X-Over)
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Multi-harmonizer settings (Harmonizer)
Non-fader phase selection (NON-F Phase)
Writing/reading sound quality data
Writing sound quality data
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Reading sound quality data
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How to use the NOB remote control
Cleaning the remote control
Precautions in use of the remote control
Muting the volume
Turning the power on/off
Press the [PWR] button.
Adjusting the audio volume
Press the [AUDIO CONTROL] button, and turn it to the left or right.
Switching playback modes How to play the tuner
Press the [MODE] button.
Selecting the FM/AM band
Selecting a station (manually or automatically)
How to play CDs
Switching disc modes
Selecting preset stations
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played
Skipping to the next or previous disc
Illuminating the NOB remote control
Enabling the optional E-COM feature
Switching the remote control settings
Press the [FUNC] button of the main unit.
Turn the [SEL] button to select a pattern.
Turn the [SEL] button to select Remote Func.
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How to use an optional Card remote control
Turning the power on/off
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Press the [+] or [
Press the [PWR] button.
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Selecting a station (manually or automatically)
Selecting preset stations
Switching disc modes
How to play CDs
Skipping to the next or previous disc
Enabling the optional E-COM feature
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played
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How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN)
Press button [4].
Fast Forward/Rewind
Press and hold the [SEEK ] or [FAST ] button.
Press button [6].
Press button [5].
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Connecting Portable Audio Players to the AUX Jack
Turn on the portable audio player and start its play function.
Switch to AUX mode by pressing the [DISC] button for more than one second.
Others
Switching the external input method (analog/digital)
If you have a question:
Displayed information (for troubleshooting)
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Specifications
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Before installation
Mounting instruction
Mounting the main unit
Mount the stud bolt to the main unit.
Insert the main unit into the mounting sleeve until it locks in place.
[B]
Fasten the rear of the main unit using either method [A] or [B].
Install the bezel on the main unit.
Names of lead wires and destinations (refer to Page 168)
Caution
Never connect the power supply to the speaker leads, otherwise it cause damage to the main unit.
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CD8454 Receiver, used alone 1)
Caution
1) CD8454 Receiver, used alone
CD8454 + CH3083 + Power Amplifier 2)
Caution
2) CD8454 + CH3083 + Power Amplifier
Mounting instruction
Caution
CD8454 + CH3083 + CH3083 + Power Amplifier 3)
3) CD8454 + CH3083 + CH3083 + Power Amplifier
2.The switch on the back side of CD changer (B) must be set the "H" position.
1.The switch on the back side of CD changer (A) must be set the "L" position.
Caution
4) CD8454 + CH3083 + 21010 + Power Amplifier
CD8454 + CH3083 + Power Amplifier (for Pro-Mode) 5)
Caution
5) CD8454 + CH3083 + Power Amplifier (for Pro-Mode)
How to contact customer service
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