Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Notes

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions.

When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc. If you insert a disc within these 10 seconds, the unit will not be reset, and you will have to press the reset button again.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (RELEASE) to then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it towards you.

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

Notes

Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.

If you detach the panel while the unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

When you carry the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Align part a of the front panel to part b of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

a

b

Notes

Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.

Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.

Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.

Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

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