MODEL
CD5423
ESN E5 High-Power CD Receiver with
Multi Control
OWNER'S MANUAL
We appreciate your purchase of this receiver.
Please read through this manual for correct operation.
We suggest that after reading it you keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
Warning
• Do not place the vinyl storage bag over a person. It may cause
a serious accident or death by suffocation.
• Do not adjust the controls while driving the car. To adjust the
controls, stop the car in a safe location.
• To prevent accidents, store batteries for the remote control out
of the reach of small children. In case a child swallows a
battery, consult a physician immediately.
• Do not disassemble or rebuild this product. Doing so may
cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• When it is necessary to replace the fuse, always use a fuse of
the correct rating (number of amperes). Use of fuses with
higher amperage ratings may cause a fire.
• Do not operate the product in a malfunctioning condition, for
instance, when the audio does not play. Doing so may result in
an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• If an abnormal situation occurs, such as foreign matter entering
or liquid splashing on the product, or smoke or a strange odor
emitting from the unit, shut off the product immediately and
consult the dealer from whom you purchased it. Continued
operation may cause an accident, fire or electrical shock.
• Do not install this product in locations where it may obstruct the
driver's view, or where it may endanger passengers in the
vehicle. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.
• Do not install this product in locations where it may interfere
with the operation of the steering wheel, shift lever, brake
pedal, etc. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result.
• When installing this product, never use existing nuts or bolts
that secure parts of the fuel tank, or the steering or braking
systems. Otherwise improper steering or braking or a fire may
result.
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Warning
• To prevent a short circuit from occurring, disconnect the
battery's negative terminal before installing this product.
Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may result.
• When using an existing nut and/or bolt from the vehicle to
ground this product, do not use any that secure parts of the
steering or braking systems. Otherwise, an accident may result.
• Bundle cables and harnesses with electrical tape or wire ties to
prevent them from interfering with moving parts. If they should
entangle the steering wheel, shift lever or brake pedal, an
accident may result.
• Never supply power to another electrical appliance by splicing
or tapping into this product's power lead (wire). Otherwise, the
current capacity of the wire will be exceeded, resulting in a fire
or electric shock.
• Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product.
Otherwise, an accident, fire or electric shock may result.
• When installing the product into a vehicle with a passenger
side air bag, do not secure it to the air bag's cover or in places
where it may impede air bag deployment. Otherwise, proper air
bag operation may not be ensured in the event of an accident,
causing injury or death.
• When making holes using a drill or similar tool, be sure to wear
protective eyewear. Otherwise, an injury such as loss of
eyesight may result.
• Exposed wires must be insulated with electrical tape.
Otherwise, a short circuit, fire, or electric shock may result.
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Caution
• Play the audio at a moderate volume level that permits you to
hear sounds from outside the car. Driving without being able to
hear outside sounds may result in an accident.
• Keep foreign objects out of the disc slot. They may cause fire
or electrical shock. Another possibility is that discs may be
damaged or become stuck.
• Do not stick your fingers or hands into the disc slot. Doing so
may cause personal injury.
• This product must be operated only as on-board equipment, or
it may cause electrical shock or injury.
• Do not play distorted sounds for long periods of time;
the speakers may overheat and cause a fire.
• This product uses an invisible laser light. In case a problem
develops, be sure to consult the dealer from whom you
purchased the product. Do not disassemble or rebuild the unit;
rebuilding it may expose you and others to a dangerous laser
emission (which would damage eyesight) or cause an
accident.
• Never use batteries other than those specified. Do not mix new
and old cells. Doing so may cause a fire or personal injury due
to a battery explosion or chemical leaks.
• Pay attention to the (+) and (-) polarity of the battery when
installing them in the product. Incorrect installation may cause
personal injury or product damage spoilage due to a battery
explosion or chemical leakage.
• For best results, this product should be installed by a
professional installer.
Contact the dealer whom you purchased the product for an
appointment.
• When installing this product, be sure to use the supplied
mounting hardware. If parts other than those supplied are
used, the unit may be damaged internally, or may not be held
in place securely and become dislodged.
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Caution
• Avoid installing this product in places where it may get wet,
such as near windows, or in places that are moist or dusty.
Presence of liquid, moisture or dust inside this product can
cause short circuiting, resulting in smoke or fire.
• Do not install this product in locations where it cannot be
fastened securely, such as places subject to frequent vibration.
Otherwise, it may become dislodged and cause an accident or
injury.
• Do not block this product's vent or heat sink. If either is
blocked, excessive heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.
• If this product is not connected properly, a short circuit, fire or
accident may occur.
• When routing cables, use care so that they do not contact
sharp metal parts such as brackets or screw tips. Otherwise, a
short circuit, electric shock, fire or accident may result.
• Do not obstruct the vent on this product. If blocked, excessive
heat build-up may occur and cause a fire.
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Table of Contents
Operating precautions...............................................10
Notes on operation.......................................................................10
About compact discs ....................................................................11
About cleaning a CD ....................................................................13
Names of controls and parts ....................................14
ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure ..........15
How to program the Key CD ........................................................15
How to cancel the Key CD ...........................................................16
How to change the Key CD..........................................................17
How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)............17
What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?..............................18
How to turn the security indicator on/off.......................................19
How to read the Electronic Serial Number ...................................19
Basic operation..........................................................20
Turning the power on and off .......................................................20
Listening to a CD..........................................................................21
Listening to the tuner....................................................................22
Adjusting audio volume ................................................................23
Switching audio control modes.....................................................24
Enabling the loudness control ......................................................25
Making changes with Display Adjustment Mode..........................26
Making changes with Function Mode...........................................27
Making changes with Sound Adjustment Mode ...........................30
Others...........................................................................................33
How to operate the CD player..................................34
Listening to CDs...........................................................................34
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of
the track being played ..................................................................35
Fast Forward/Rewind ...................................................................35
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN).......................................35
Repeating the same track (REPEAT)...........................................36
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) .................................36
Ejecting the disc ...........................................................................37
Creating a title for a CD................................................................38
Changing a previously set title .....................................................40
Deleting a previously created title ................................................41
Displaying CD TEXT ....................................................................42
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How to operate the MP3 player ................................43
About MP3....................................................................................43
Listening to MP3 file.....................................................................46
Advancing to the next track (file) or returning to the beginning of
the track (file) being played ..........................................................47
Skipping to the next or previous folder.........................................47
Return to the root directory of the CD ..........................................47
Playing the beginning of files (SCAN) ..........................................48
Repeating the same file (REPEAT)..............................................48
Playing files in random order (RANDOM) ....................................49
Displaying title ..............................................................................49
How to operate the tuner...........................................50
Tuning to a station........................................................................50
Entering stations into memory automatically
(The automatic preset mode: ASM) .............................................51
Manually setting stations into memory .........................................52
Preset station scan.......................................................................53
FM reception characteristics ........................................................54
How to use an optional Card remote control..........56
Precautions in use of the remote control......................................56
Cleaning the remote control .........................................................56
Turning the power on/off ..............................................................57
Adjusting the audio volume ..........................................................57
Switching playback modes...........................................................58
How to play the tuner ...................................................................58
How to play CDs...........................................................................59
Enabling the optional E-COM feature...........................................60
Switching the remote control settings...........................................61
Replacing the battery ...................................................................62
How to use an optional NOB remote control ..........63
Turning the power on/off ..............................................................63
Adjusting the audio volume ..........................................................63
Switching playback modes...........................................................64
How to play the tuner ...................................................................64
How to play CDs...........................................................................65
Illuminating the NOB remote control ............................................66
Enabling the optional E-COM feature...........................................66
Switching the remote control settings...........................................67
Replacing the battery ...................................................................68
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How to operate the receiver with an optional
CD changer connected..............................................70
Listening to a CD..........................................................................70
Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of
the track being played ..................................................................70
Fast Forward/Rewind ...................................................................70
Playing the beginning of tracks (SCAN).......................................71
Repeating the same track (REPEAT)...........................................71
Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) .................................72
Skipping to the next or previous CD.............................................72
Specifying a CD to play................................................................73
How to operate the receiver with an optional
DSP/EQ unit connected.............................................74
How to operate the DSP functions ...............................................74
How to operate the EQ functions .................................................77
Others .........................................................................80
Connecting Portable Audio Players to the AUX Jack...................80
If you have a question:..............................................81
Displayed information (for troubleshooting)..................................82
Specifications ............................................................85
Before installation .....................................................86
Components.................................................................................86
Setting the system-selector switch...............................................86
Installation angle ..........................................................................87
Mounting instruction.................................................88
Mounting the main unit.................................................................88
Names of lead wires and destinations .........................................90
System .........................................................................................91
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