OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MODE D’EMPLOI CDC-X527M YU STEREO CAR CD RECEIVER RADIO-TOCADISCOS DE CD ESTEREOFONICO PARA AUTOMOVIL ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS OWNER’S RECORD For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the bottom side of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. CDC-X527M Serial No.
PRECAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS • Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electrical system. • Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the unit. • When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an identical amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating may cause serious damage to the unit. • Do NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beams from the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes.
THEFT PROTECTION Take the front panel with you when leaving the car, and keep it in the supplied carrying case. BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Detaching the front panel Before detaching the front panel, remove the CD to prevent possible damage to the unit. PWR/MUTE SEL AUDIO CONTROL 1 Press z to remove the CD. 2 Press and hold PWR/MUTE until the unit turns off. 3 Press %. (Hold the panel with one hand to prevent accidentally dropping it.) 4 Remove the panel.
Adjusting sound You can select the following modes for adjusting sound depending on the music you listen to: BASS (low frequencies), TRE (high frequencies), BAL (left/right), FAD (front/ rear) , H-BASS (high bass) and BBE(enhances the clarity of high-frequency sound). 1 Press SEL repeatedly to select the mode to be Setting the clock 1 Press and hold DISP until the clock indicator flashes on the display. 2 Press i (to set hour) or k (to set minute), and then turn AUDIO CONTROL. 3 Press DISP. adjusted.
Presetting stations manually Monaural mode When FM signals become weak, or FM reception becomes poor, the unit automatically switches to Monaural mode to reduce noise. (Manual Memory) 1 Press BAND repeatedly to select the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2). Local mode 2 Press i or k to tune in to a desired station (see Local mode allows you to tune in only to strong stations during Seek Tuning. 1 Press LO before you start seek tuning. “LO” appears in the display.
Labeled-side up Intro Play You can locate a desired track by monitoring the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on a CD. 1 Press INT during CD play. “SCAN” appears on the display. 2 Press INT again when the desired track is played. The unit returns to normal CD play. Track number One track Repeat Play You can play a track repeatedly. 1 Press REP1 during CD play. “REPEAT1” appears on the display. To cancel One track Repeat Play, press REP1 again.
OTHER FUNCTIONS Preparations A lithium battery is installed in the remote control at the factory. Before you use the remote control, be sure to remove the insulating sheet by simply pulling it out. Remote control (back) AUDIO CONTROL SRC Changing the key illumination color You can choose blue or red as the key illumination color. 1 Press and hold SRC until “ILL” appears on the display. 2 Turn AUDIO CONTROL to select “1 (for blue)” or “2 (for red).
CD CHANGER OPERATION One track Repeat Play You can play a track repeatedly. 1 Press REP1 during CD Changer play. “REPEAT1” appears on the display. To cancel Repeat Play, press REP1 again. Playing a CD You can play CDs from a connected AIWA CD Changer. For detailed information on installing a CD Changer, refer to the Installation and Connection manual supplied with the CD Changer. DISCN/DISCM One disc Repeat Play You can play all tracks on a disc repeatedly. 1 Press REP during CD Changer play.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the front panel Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Cleaning the connector The connector needs to be cleaned occasionally. Wipe the surface of the connector with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol. Back of the front panel GENERAL Power-Supply Voltage: 14.
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