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Precautions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accord-
ance with instructions, may cause harmful interference with
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
radio interference will not occur in particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by tuning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment. Features ¥ Detachable Flip down front panel
¥ Built-in power amplifier(max. output : 47W ´ 4ch)
¥ FM/AM PLL Synthesizer tuner
¥ 30 Station preset memory
¥ Travel Store / Scan tuning
¥ X-BASS System
¥ Station name, Disc name store / Station call
¥ CD changer control (HOUSTON DM189 only) (CDCA08 & CDCA071*) * CDCA071 requires adaptor # 7607 898 093 available separately. FCC WARNING
¥ Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight or a hot air stream
from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt, or
excessive vibration.
¥ Do not turn on the unit if the temperature inside the car is
very high. Always cool down the unit before usage. Parking
your car in direct sunlight will result in a temperature rise.
¥ If the unit does not turn on, check the connections first. Then
check whether the fuse at the back of the unit is blown.
¥ Carefully read this manual before using the unit. If you en-
counter any problems that are not covered in this manual,
please consult the dealer where you purchased the unit or
the dealer nearest to you.
¥ This unit has been designed specifically for playback of com-
pact discs bearing the
mark. Other discs cannot be
played.
Handling Compact Discs ¥ Be careful when removing a compact disk after the play-
back is completed because the disk may be extremely hot.
¥ Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight or any heat
source.
¥ Check all compact discs before playing, and discard cracked,
scratched or warped discs.
¥ Wipe dirty or damp discs outward from the center with a
soft cloth.
¥ Do not use any solvents such as commercially available
cleaners, antistatic spray, or thinner to clean the compact
discs.
Attaching the Front Panel Place the right hand side of the front panel so that the parts
A of the front panel are engaged with the parts B of the unit
as shown below. Then push the left hand side of the front
panel until it is securely locked. Handling the Front Panel Front Panel Open / Close Panel open Press the
OPEN
.
Panel close Raise the front panel with your
finger until it locks in place.
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Notes¥ Be sure to use this unit with the front panel closed.The unit is automatically switched off when the front panelis left open for about 10 minutes.
¥ Do not handle the unit roughly when opening/closing the
front panel.
¥ Do not put any object or use it like a tray when the front panel is open in a lying position.
¥ Do not press the OPEN button when closing the front panel. ¥ Do not put much force to the operation buttons or the dis- play window as it may cause damage or deform the unit.
¥ Connectors on the unit and front panel are vital parts trans- mitting the signal. Do not touch, push and scratch them.
¥ Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands when opening
and closing the front panel.
¥ Do not press hard on the front panel when affixing it to the unit. No more than light to moderate pressure should be
needed.
¥ When taking the front panel with you, please use the sup- plied carrying case to protect the front panel from dirt and
damage. Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the electricalterminals on the back of the front panel as this could causeintermittent operation or other malfunctions.
Identification of Controls 1
OPEN button
2
PWR button
Turns the power of the unit on or off.
3
TUN/TRK button
Used to tune in to the desired station.
4
LCD Display window
5
CD button
Switches the CD playback mode.
6
BND/TS button
Selects the AM/FM Band & Travel store.
7
DISP button
Mode selector. Clock adjustment. Display priority setting.
8
MUTE/SENS button
Muting the sound. Switches the seek sensitivity between
local and distance.
9
XBASS button
Boosting the bass sound.
10
PRESET MEMORY button During radio reception :
1 - 6
; For Preset memory
During CD mode :
MIX
; For Mix play (Mix & Mix all during CDC; HOUSTON DM189 only)
5/RPT
; For Repeat play
6/
; For Pause
11
DISC SELECT button (HOUSTON DM189 only)
Select the desired CD in CDC(CD changer) mode.
12
SC/PS button
Scan tuning. Preset scan tuning. Scan play in CD mode.
13
AUD button
Audio control selector; Bass, Treble, Loudness, Balance
& Fader
14
DialAdjusts the volume level/bass/treble/balance/fader.
Storing the station names. Select Alpha-numeric characters. VOL
188 WA S
PWR
MUTE
OPEN
RK
SENS
SC/PS
AUD
XBASS
RPT
MIX
S
123
6
8
9
10 5
13
14
7
12 4
Detaching the Front Panel
EJECT button
3.Close the inner cover.
Do not leave inner cover in the down position unless the
front pannel is in place.
2.Pull the front panel toward your direction to remove it. 1.Press the
OPEN
firmly to open the flip down front panel.
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Ejecting the CD Press recessed button located to the left behind the Front
Panel. Security Bolt the front panel with the screw (supplied) in the inner
cover as shown below, to protect the front panel from
robbery and from getting lost.
SCREW
