Disc Care and Handling
Dirt, dust, scratches and warpage can cause skips in the playback and deterioration of sound
quality. Please follow these guidelines to take care of your compact discs.
1.
Use only discs marked with the following logo:
2.
Carefully wipe fingerprints, dust and dirt from the disc's
playing surface with a soft cloth. Wipe in a straight motion
from the inside to the outside of the disc.
3.
Never use chemicals such as record sprays or household
cleaners to clean CD's, as they can irreparably damage the disc's surface.
4.
Discs should be kept in their storage cases when not in use.
5.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperatures or high humidity for long periods.
6.
Do not stick paper, tape or labels on disk surfaces.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
No power
Improper connection
Magazine cannot be installed
Inserting in improper direction
CD changer does not operate
Fuse blown
Bad ground to CD changer
CD changer overheated
Magazine not installed/no discs in
magazine/discs installed
incorrectly
Disc does not play
Disc is loaded upside down
Disc is playing but there is no
Fuse blown
sound
Condensation (moisture) on CD
changer laser optics (occurs in
humid, rainy conditions or after
turning on the heater)
Music "skips" excessively when
Shipping screws not removed
going over bumps, or noise is
Vertical/horizontal anti-vibration
heard during playback
spring position not selected
correctly
Disc is warped or contains large
scratches
Disc is extremely dirty
New disc does not operate
Burrs in the center hole or outside
propely (does not play, skips to
circumference of the disc
the next CD, disc repeats)
Correction
Check connections
Insert in proper direction
Locate and replace fuse
Locate and repair ground
Allow air to circulate around changer
Install discs and magazine
Load disc with the label facing up
Locate and replace fuse
Remove magazine, leave CD
changer door open and wait
approximately one hour
Remove shipping screws
Select correct position
Try playing another disc; if the
second disc sounds fine, the first
disc is most likely defective
Clean disc
Using the side of a ball point pen (or
similar implement), trace around or
inside disc to remove burrs
Specifications
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Hz-20kHz (-3dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >90dB
Stereo Separation @ 1kHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >65dB
THD+N @ 1kHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <.01%
FM Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5uV)
AM Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10uV
Weather Band Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7uV
Audio Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 channels @ 62.5 Watts
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.4VDC (10-16VDC allowable), negative ground
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 amp (battery), 0.5 (accessory/ignition), glass type, fast blow
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 7 2/8" (245mm x 85mm x 180mm)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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