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
+
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+
–
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
3
6
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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