Metrik Mobile Electronics Portable CD Player MCD 479 User Manual

MCD-479  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
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PLL SYNTHESIZER STEREO RADIO WITH  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER DIGITAL  
 
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1. Dashboard  
2. Nut (5mm)  
3. Spring washer  
4. Screw (5 x 25mm)  
5. Screw  
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4
5
6. Strap  
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3
Be sure to use the strap to secure the  
back of the unit in place. The strap can  
be bent by hand to the desired angle.  
7. Plain washer  
(Fig. 2)  
Removing the unit  
1. Frame  
2. Insert fingers into the groove in the front  
of frame and pull out to remove the  
frame. (When re-attaching the frame,  
point the side with a groove downwards  
and attach it.)  
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3. Lever  
Insert the levers supplied with the unit  
into the grooves at both sides of the unit  
as shown in figure until they click.  
Pulling the levers makes it possible to  
remove the unit from the dashboard.  
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DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)  
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.  
Fastening the unit to the factory radio  
mounting bracket.  
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1. Select a position where the screw  
holes of the bracket and the screw  
holes of the main unit become  
aligned (are fitted), and tighten the  
screws at 2 places on each side.  
Use either truss screws (5 x 6mm) or  
flush surface screws (4 x 6mm),  
depending on the shape of the screw  
holes in the bracket.  
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5
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2. Screw  
3. Factory radio mounting bracket  
4. Dashboard or Console  
5. Hook (Remove this part)  
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Note: The mounting box, outer trim ring,  
and half-sleeve are not used for  
this method of installation.  
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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE FRONT PANEL  
1. Press the release button and pull-off the front panel.  
Place the front panel into the supplied case to protect it.  
2. To install the front panel, insert the right side of thepanel into the housing first,  
then press the left side in until it locks in place. If the panel is not correctly installed  
some of the function keys or the display may not function properly.  
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL  
Front Panel  
Release Button  
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL  
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WIRING CONNECTIONS  
1. All connections should be soldered and insulated with electrical tape.  
2. Be sure to connect the red power input lead to + 12V power terminal after all the  
other leads have been properly connected.  
3. Run all ground wires to a common ground.  
4. After all the connections are completed, press the “RESET” (26) button.  
ANTENNA RELAY WIRE  
Ayellow wire has been provided for power antenna relays. The relay will automatically  
activate the antenna when the unit is turned on and retract when unit is turned off.  
CAUTION :  
Do not hook up the yellow wire directly to the antenna or damage may occur to the unit.  
WIRING CONNECTIONS  
FOR FOUR SPEAKERS SYSTEM  
MAIN UNIT  
ANTENNA CONNECTOR  
MEMORY  
BACK-UP  
PINK  
RED  
CHOKE BOX  
YELLOW  
(GREY)  
IGNITION  
SWITCH (B+)  
RCA CABLE  
Rch RED  
Lch WHITE  
GROUND (B)  
BLACK  
POWER  
ANTENNA  
GREY  
GREEN  
+
+
FRONT Rch  
SPEAKER  
FRONT Lch  
SPEAKER  
GREY/BLACK  
GREEN/BLACK  
WHITE  
BLUE  
+
+
REAR Rch  
SPEAKER  
REAR Lch  
SPEAKER  
WHITE/BLACK  
BLUE/BLACK  
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Basic Operation  
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25  
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9
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16  
11  
12  
10  
13  
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7
5
18  
19 20 17 21  
22  
23 24 15  
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1.0 ON/OFF  
Press PWR button (1) to turn on. Press PWR again to turn it off.  
2.0 Select Mode  
Press SEL button (2) to move display through volume, bass, treble, balance and  
fader functions. Use + (3) and (4) buttons to adjust the selected mode. When  
mode has not been adjusted for 3 seconds, display returns to normal radio or CD  
display.  
VOL  
BAS  
TRE  
BAL  
FAD  
(Volume)  
Bass)  
(Treble)  
(Balance)  
(Fader)  
3.0 Volume  
Adjust volume by pressing + (3) or (4) button.  
4.0 Bass  
4.1 Press SEL button (2) two times.  
4.2 Adjust Bass level using + (3) or (4) button.  
5.0 Treble  
5.1 Press SEL button (2) three times.  
5.2 Adjust Treble level using + (3) or (4) button.  
6.0 Balance  
6.1 Press SEL button (2) four times.  
6.2 Adjust sound balance left and right using + (3) or (4) button.  
7.0 Fader  
7.1 Press SEL button (2) five times.  
7.2 Adjust sound balance front and rear using + (3) or (4) button.  
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8.0 Mute  
Press MUTE (13) to silence the receiver. Press again to resume listening.  
9.0 Set the Clock  
10.1 Press and hold DSP button (11) for three seconds until the display flashes.  
10.2 Press  
(7) to change hours,  
(6) to change minutes.  
10.0 Release  
Press REL button (25) until "tack" sound is heard, then the left-hand side of the  
panel will be ejected.  
11.0 Reset Button Function  
RESET button (26) is placed on the housing and must be activated with either a  
ball-point pen or thin metal object. The RESET button (26) is to be activated for  
the following reasons:  
11.1 Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.  
11.2 All the function button didn't operate  
11.3 Error symbol on the display.  
12.0 Remote Sensor (Optional)  
For remote control version of unit, there is a remote sensor behind the lens to  
receive the signal commands from remote handset.  
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Radio Operation  
1.0 Select a Band  
Press BND button (5) to change between three FM bands and AM/LW bands.  
Each band stores up to six preset stations.  
FMI  
FMII  
FMIII  
AM  
2.0 Select a Station  
Touch a TUNE button (7) or  
frequency number down or up on step.  
(6) for less than two seconds to move radio  
Hold a TUNE button  
(7) or  
(6) for more than two seconds to seek the next  
clear station.  
3.0 Preset Stations  
Six number buttons (17) store and recall stations for each band.  
3.1 Store a station:  
3.1.1Select a band (5) (if needed).  
3.1.2Select a station  
3.1.3Hold a preset button for three seconds.  
3.2 Recall a station:  
3.2.1Select a band (5) (if needed).  
3.2.2Press a preset button to select stored station.  
4.0 Automatically Store Stations  
4.1 Press and release AMS button (15) immediately to scan the programs. During  
the preset scanning, it will stop at each program for ten seconds and the  
number of the channel being scanned flashes on the display. If the signal  
strength is lower than auto seeking threshold level, it will skip that preset  
station. To stop the scan operation, press either the AMS button (15) again  
or anyone of the memory button.  
4.2 Press AMS button (15) button for more than 2 seconds to enable auto store  
function. If less than six stations are found, the operation will automatically  
stop. Auto storing follows the preset memory from M1 to M6 as soon as each  
corresponding auto store is completed.  
5.0 LOC (For LO/DX Version Only)  
Press the LOC button (12) to select between local and distant stations when  
tuning.  
LOUD (For Loudness Version Only)  
Press the LOUD button (12) to reinforce the bass especially when listening at low  
volume level, and the digital display will indicate LOUD. Press it again to release  
this mode  
6.0 MONO/ STEREO  
Select stereo or monaural (Mono reception for radio stations) (14). You can  
sometimes improve reception of distant stations by selecting mono operation.  
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CD Player Operation  
1.0 Insert and Eject CD  
Insert a CD into the loader slot. The CD will begin to play.  
Press (eject) (10) to stop CD play and eject the CD. The Receiver  
automatically switches to radio operation.  
2.0 Skip Tracks  
Press TUNE  
(7) or  
(6) to advance CD to next track. Track numbers show  
on display.  
3.0 Pause CD  
During CD player operation, press  
button (24) pause CD play. "PAUS"  
appears in the display. Press again to resume play.  
4.0 Fast Forward and Fast Reverse  
Hold TUNE  
(7) or  
(6) to fast reverse or fast forward. CD play starts from  
when you release the button.  
5.0 Intro: Preview all Tracks  
Press SCN (18) to play first ten seconds of each track on current CD. Press  
again to stop intro and listen to track.  
6.0 Repeat the Same Track  
Press RPT (19) to continuously repeat the same track. Press again to stop  
repeat.  
7.0 Random: Play all Tracks  
Press RDM (21) to play all tracks on CD in random order one time. Press again  
to stop random play.  
8.0 Repeat Selection (RPT A-B)  
The Repeat A-B function allows you to continuously repeat a selection of music.  
8.1 Press RPT A-B (20) to set the beginning point (A).  
8.2 Press RPT A-B (20) again to set the end point (B).  
The chosen selection of music will repeat over and over until RPT A-B is pressed  
again.  
9.0 Program CD Tracks  
Use Program function to select up to 24 CD tracks to play in any order. Program  
works by allowing you to select a track number for each spot in the playing  
sequence. A CD must be inserted to use Program.  
9.1 Press TUNE (7) or  
(6) to choose track number.  
9.2 Press MEM/CLR (23) to enter track number into memory. Display shows next  
track number in sequence. Continue (up to 24 times) for all desired tracks.  
9.3 Press PGM (22) to play CD in programmed order.  
Note:  
* Driving on bumpy roads may cause CD player to skip. A short break-in period  
will improve performance. Skipping does not damage CDs in any way.  
* Moisture and high humidity can cause malfunction of CD player. Turn on  
vehicle heater and allow moisture to evaporate before use.  
* Do not expose CD player to extremely high or low temperatures.  
* Do not drive with ejected CD in slot.  
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SPECIFICATION  
GENERAL  
Power Supply Requirements  
Chassis Dimensions  
Tone Controls  
: DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground ONLY  
: 178 (W) X 155 (D) X 50 (H)  
- Bass (at 100 Hz)  
- Treble (at 10 KHz)  
Maximum Output Power  
: +10 dB/10 dB  
: +10 dB/10 dB  
: 25W X 4 (ch)  
CD PLAYER  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
Frequency Response  
: < 60 dB  
: < 60 dB  
: 20 Hz - 20 KHz  
RADIO  
FM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB)  
Stereo Separation  
: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz  
: 10.7 MHz  
: 3 uV  
: > 30 dB  
AM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB)  
: 530 to 1710 KHz  
: 450 KHz  
: 32 dBu  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Before going through the check list, check all wiring connections. If any of the  
problems persist after check list has been completed, consult your Metrik dealer.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
No power.  
The car ignition is not  
on.  
If the power supply is properly  
connected to the car accessory terminal,  
switch the ignition key to "ACC".  
The fuse is blown.  
Replace the fuse.  
Disc cannot  
Presence of CD disc  
Remove the disc in the player, then put  
a new one.  
be loaded or inside the player.  
ejected.  
Inserting the disc in  
reverse direction.  
Insert the compact disc with the label  
facing upward.  
Compact disc is  
extremely dirty or  
detective disc.  
Clean the disc or try to play a new one.  
Temperature inside  
the car is too high.  
Cool off or until the ambient temperature  
return to normal.  
Condensation.  
Leave the player off for an hour or  
so, then try again.  
No sound.  
Volume is in minimum.  
Adjust volume to a desired level.  
Check wiring connection.  
Wiring is not properly  
connected.  
The  
The built-in  
microcomputer is  
not operating properly  
Press the RESET button.  
Front panel is not properly locked in  
place.  
operation  
keys do not  
work.  
CD skips.  
The installation angle is Adjust the installation angle to less than  
more than 30 degrees.  
30 degrees.  
The disc is extremely  
dirty or is defective.  
Clean the compact disc. Then try to play  
a new one.  
The radio  
does not  
work. The  
The antenna cable is  
not connected.  
Insert the antenna cable firmly.  
Select a station manually.  
The signals are too  
radio station weak.  
automatic  
selection  
does not  
work.  
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty shall be in effect for a period of one year from the date of the first  
consumer purchase. This warranty is valid during the warranty period providing that proof  
of date of purchase from an authorized dealer is presented whenever warranty service is  
required.  
To receive service for this product return it to the Metrik dealer from whom it was  
purchased and such dealer will arrange for service. If shipment of the product is required,  
it should be packed securely. The original dated bill of sale, or a legible copy, must be  
included with the product as proof of warranty coverage.  
Metrik will pay for all labor and material expenses required to repair the product, only.  
Labor expense for the removal and installation of the product is the sole responsibility of  
the consumer. If the product is shipped, the consumer must prepay the initial shipping  
charge to us; Metrik will pay the return shipping charges to the consumer.  
Except as otherwise specified, this warranty covers all defects in material and  
workmanship. The following are not covered: damage resulting from accident, misuse,  
abuse, neglect, product modification, improper installation, incorrect line voltage,  
unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product, damage  
occurring during shipment (claims must be filed with the carrier), elimination of car static  
or other electrical interferences, any product purchased outside of North America or on  
which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.  
All implied or statutory warranties and conditions, including warranties or conditions of  
merchantability, fitness for particular purposes and non-infringement are limited in  
duration to the length of this warranty.  
Metrik's liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of any defective  
product and shall not include incidental or consequential economic damages of any kind.  
Some states or provinces have differing limitations. This warranty gives you specific rights  
and you may also have other rights, which vary depending of the state or province in which  
you reside.  
METRIK MOBILE ELECTRONICS  
a division of SAMSON ELECTRONICS, INC.  
3400 E. SLAUSON AVE.; MAYWOOD, CA 90270  
TOLL FREE: 866-572-6766  
88-06902-37  
 

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