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P-963ESP CAR CD-R/RWMP3 PLAYBACK
MP3
PAU SCN RPT SHF CD- CD+ ENTER
1 2 3 4 5 6
AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH
FOLD-DOWN DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,
COMPACT DISC PLAYER, MP3 CD PLAYBACK,
CD CHANGER CONTROLS,
REMOTE CONTROL
AND QUARTZ CLOCK
OWNER'S
MANUAL
128-6981
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Released 2-17-04
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INDEX Page Operating Instructions ............................................................... 3 - 8 Setting the Clock ..........................................................................8 CD Player Error Codes.................................................................9 Care and Maintenance ................................................................9 Notes on Discs ............................................................................10 Electronic Skip Protection ......
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20,28,31,32 BEHIND PANEL 33 19 9 14 18 1 P-963ESP CAR CD-R/RWMP3 PLAYBACK 13
2 17 MP3 1 PAU 2 SCN34 RPT SHF 5 CD- 6 CD+ ENTER 30 34 8 10 29 3,4,5,6,7 15 23,35 26,40 24,41 25,42 27,36,37 11,12,21,22,38,39 16 be shown on the display panel from a minimum of 00 to a maximum of ON - OFF POWER BUTTON ( ) 100. To decrease the volume level, rotate the Volume control counter- clockwise (CCW). The volume will dec
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BASS CONTROL FRONT/REAR FADER CONTROL To adjust the bass level, first select the Bass mode by pressing the To adjust the front-rear speaker balance, first select the Fader mode by SEL button so the BAS indication appears on the display panel. pressing the SEL button so the FAD indication appears on the Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass mode, rotate the Volume control display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Fader mode, rotate CCW or CW to adjust the bass response as desir
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mono reception ( the ST indication will disappear from the display AUTOMATIC UP/DOWN TUNING ( / ) panel, MONO will appear for 5 seconds, and MONO will remain at the To select a radio station in the automatic mode, momentarily press the bottom left of the display). To return to stereo reception mode, press Up Tuning ( ) button to advance the unit to the next available the button again; STEREO will momentarily appear on the display panel for 5 seconds and the ST indication returns. station, o
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CAUTION: This unit is designed for play of standard 5" (12cm) EQUALIZER (P. EQ) BUTTON Compact Discs ONLY. Do not attempt to use 3" (8cm) CD- The P. EQ button applies preset sound effects to the unit’s audio output Singles in this unit, either with or without an adaptor, as signal. The P. EQ button, when pressed, will activate one of the following damage to the player and/or disc can occur. Such dam- operating modes ( CLASSICS, POP M, ROCK M, DSP OFF or FLAT). If age will not be covered b
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Player operation (if a disc is loaded in the unit), press the button again. Shuffle Play mode, pressing the Forward Track Select ( ) or During disc play, press this button to change to radio operation without Backward Track Select ( ) will also select tracks in a random ejecting the disc. order instead of the normal progression. Additional presses will select tracks in random order. The Shuffle Play mode can be cancelled by ILLUMINATION TIME/FREQUENCY SELECTOR (ILL T/F) pressing the button
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INFRARED (IR) WINDOW This window covers the remote IR sensor which responds to the IR signal from the remote control for selection of radio functions. DISC SLOT NOTES ON USE OF FRONT PANEL (20) RESET BUTTON 1. Make sure the front panel is oriented correctly when sliding it THEFT DETERRENT (32) into the front mounting plate, as it cannot be attached when LED (31) up-side down. Use moderate pressure to fully seat the panel into position. 2.To verify correct panel installation, swing the panel
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CD PLAYER ERROR CODES If a problem should develop while operating the CD player, an error code (ER-1, ER-2, ER-3, etc.) may appear on the display panel. This can indicate a number of problems with the unit, including a mechanical error or an error in the microprocessor control of the player. If an error code should appear, try ejecting and re-loading the disc into the player. While the disc is out of the unit, make sure it is clean, undamaged, and loaded correctly (label surface up). You may
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HANDLING COMPACT DISCS 2. The unit cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that is not finalized. Dirt, dust, scratches, and warpage can cause skips in the playback and (Please refer to the manual of your CD-R/CD-RW software for deterioration of sound quality. Please follow these guidelines to take more information on the finalization process.) care of your compact discs: 3.Depending on the recording status, conditions of the disc and the equipment used for the recording, some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be play
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SPECIFICA SPECIFICA SPECIFICAT T TIONS IONS IONS SPECIFICA SPECIFICAT TIONS IONS Size: 7” W x 2” H x 6.49” D 178 mm x 50 mm x 165 mm Operating Voltage: 12 volts DC, negative ground Output Power: 160 watts maximum (40 watts x 4 channels) Output Wiring: Floating-ground type designed for 4 speaker use. The amplifiers in this unit are NOT designed for use with 2 speakers. Two-Channel RCA Line Outputs. Output Impedance: Compatible with 4 - 8 ohm speakers Pre-Amp Output: 1.0
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CD CH CD CH CD CHA A ANGER CONTR NGER CONTR NGER CONTROL OL OLS S S CD CH CD CHA ANGER CONTR NGER CONTROL OLS S & DISC SELECT (CD+/CD-) These buttons are used to select the desired disc for play. To advance Built into this radio are controls to operate an optional CD changer. Please check with your Prestige/Audiovox car stereo specialist or call to a higher number disc, press the CD+ button . To return to a lower 1-800-645-4994 for recommendations of the models that will work number d
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TRACK REPEAT PLAY SELECTOR (RPT) When the RPT button is momentarily pressed, the RPT indication will replace the CDC indication on the display panel and play of the current track will be continually repeated until the Track Repeat mode is canceled by pressing the RPT button again or by activating the Track Select, Random Play or Scan functions. When the RPT button is pressed and held for more than 2 seconds, the disc repeat mode is activated; DRT will appear on the display and the play of th
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RADIO PRE-SET MEMORY 1-6 - See Main Unit
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL DISC UP SELECT (DISC +) - See Main Unit
OPERATION The wireless remote control supplied with this model is capable of DISC DOWN SELECT (-DISC) - See Main Unit operating most of the features of the unit from a remote location. Each button on the remote control functions in the same way as the TRACK/DISC REPEAT (RPT) - See Main Unit and referenced button on the main unit. For optimal operation of the
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PLAYING MP3 MUSIC FILES MP3 (Moving Picture Experts Group, Layer 3) are digital audio files that are compressed to about 1/10th the size of a CD recording. As a result, you can compress a CD song that has 50 megabytes of data into an MP3 that has only 4 or 5 megabytes. 1 16 14 3 The P-963ESP can play MP3s directly from files contained on a CD-R/ RW, by using the MP3 buttons on the radio (or Remote Control). MP3 CONTROLS The following buttons represent control inputs, characters and/or num- bers
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3. Preset 1: During MP3 disc play, pressing this button in conjunc- 13. Time/Frequency (T/F): This button functions in the same man- tion with the MP3 button, will select track number 1, or a track ner as Preset 1, except it represents symbol/numeric characters number containing this numeral. When a Directory or song title _, -, +, 0. search is being made, this button also represents 14. MULTI JOG CONTROL Up/Down: The MULTI JOG control knob alphanumerical characters A, B, C, 1. Pressing the
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NOTE: The ID TAG can specify the Songname, Artist, Album, Year, NOTE: If the Directory/File is entered incorrectly, or does not exist, and/or Comments. NOT FOUND will be displayed momentarily. 6. The contents (song titles, sub-directories) of the current 2. If no ID TAG is available, --NO ID3 will appear on the display follow- directory can now be accessed and selected for play. Navigate ing Comments. the tracks using the / tuning buttons. 7. When the desired track title is accessed, press the
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TR TR TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOT T TING ING ING TR TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOT TING ING SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY 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 the ACC position. The fuse is blown Replace the fuse. Disc cannot be loaded or ejected. CD already in player Remove the disc and insert new one. CD inserted upside down. Insert the CD with label facing up. CD extremely dirty or defective. Clean the CD a
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of thi
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