Echo Stereo System P 953 User Manual

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PWR  
OPEN  
P-953  
CD-R/RW/MP3 PLAYER  
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CLAS  
POP  
JAZZ  
Tune  
/Seek  
/Track  
EQ  
MONO  
T/F  
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AS/PS  
MP3  
LOC  
REG  
LOUD  
MONO  
ST  
AF TA  
EON  
TP PTY  
ME/CR  
P-953  
POWER LEVEL METER  
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ENTER  
MUTE  
SCAN  
LOC  
BAND  
LOUD  
SEL  
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PAU  
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SCN  
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RPT  
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SHF  
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D.DN  
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D.UP  
MODE  
AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH FOLD-DOWN  
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER,  
AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUT, MP3 CD PLAYBACK,  
CD CHANGER CONTROLS,  
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL  
AND QUARTZ CLOCK  
OWNER'S  
MANUAL  
Released 6-14-02  
 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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REG  
LOUD  
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AF TA  
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ENTER  
MUTE  
SCAN  
LOC  
BAND  
LOUD  
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POWER ON-OFF/ILLUMINATION (PWR/ILL) BUTTON  
used in conjunction with the Select (SEL) button 3to adjust the bass,  
treble, balance and fader levels as described in and  
Press this button to turn the unit on or off. If the ignition switch is “on”,  
the unit will also turn on automatically when a compact disc is inserted,  
or if any other switch is pressed.  
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PUSH SELECT CONTROL BUTTON (SEL)  
This button is used to select the audio function (volume, bass, treble,  
balance, or fade) whose setting is adjusted using the AUDIO  
CONTROL buttons 2. Pressing the SEL button once will set the  
unit for volume adjustment (VOL on the display). Pressing the button  
additional times will select bass adjustment (BAS on the display),  
When the unit is on, each time the button is momentarily pressed  
and released, the VFD display panel back-lighting intensity will  
change from low-to-medium-to-high, and then back to low, thereby  
providing three different intensity settings. When the unit is turned  
off, the time-of-day is continuously displayed.  
treble adjustment (TRB on the display), balance (BAL), or fader  
(FAD). The display will automatically return to the normal indication  
5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is  
activated.  
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AUDIO CONTROL (  
To increase the volume level, press the  
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button. The volume will  
increase and the level will be shown on the display panel from a  
minimum of VOL 00 to a maximum of VOL 100. To decrease the  
volume level, press the button. The display will automatically return  
to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last volume adjustment  
or when another function is activated. These control buttons are also  
NOTE:If the BAS or TRB functions are set while the Equalizer  
function  
revert to the FLAT setting.  
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is active, the Equalizer function will automatically  
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10R (full right). When the volume level between the left and right  
speakers is equal, BAL L=R will be shown on the display panel.  
The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5  
seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is  
activated.  
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BASS CONTROL  
To adjust the bass level (Equalizer function inactive), first select the  
Bass mode by pressing the SEL button so the BAS indication  
appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the  
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Bass mode, press the  
the bass response, or the  
AUDIO CONTROL  
2
button to decrease  
AUDIO CONTROL button to increase  
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FRONT/REAR FADER CONTROL  
To adjust the front-rear speaker balance, first select the Fader mode  
by pressing the SEL button so the FAD indication appears on the  
display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Fader mode, press  
it as desired. The level will be shown on the display panel from a  
minimum BAS --10 to a maximum of BAS 10 (BAS 00 indicates  
flat response). The display will automatically return to the normal  
indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another  
function is activated.  
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the AUDIO CONTROL button  
balance to the front speakers or the  
2
to adjust the front-rear speaker  
AUDIO CONTROL button to  
adjust it to the rear speakers. The fader position will be shown on  
the display panel from FAD 10R (full rear) to FAD 10F (full front).  
To adjust the treble level (Equalizer function inactive), first select When the level between the front and rear speakers is equal,  
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TREBLE CONTROL  
the Treble mode by pressing the SEL button  
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so the TRB  
FAD F=R will be shown on the display panel. The display will  
automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last  
adjustment or when another function is activated.  
indication appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of  
choosing the Treble mode, press the AUDIO CONTROL button  
2
to decrease the treble response or the  
button to increase it as desired. The level will be shown on the  
AUDIO CONTROL  
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LOUDNESS CONTOUR (LOUD)  
When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will boost  
display panel from a minimum TRB --10 to a maximum of TRB 10  
(TRB 00 indicates flat response). The display will automatically return the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the characteristics of  
human hearing. Press and hold the BAND/LOUD button for 2  
seconds to activate this feature; the unit will beep and LOUD ON will  
appear on the display for 5 seconds. Pressing the button again for 2  
seconds will deactivate the feature; the unit will beep and LOUD  
OFF will appear on the display panel for 5 seconds.  
to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when  
another function is activated.  
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LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL  
To adjust the left-right speaker balance, first select the Balance mode  
by pressing the SEL button so the BAL indication appears on  
the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Balance mode,  
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AUDIO MUTE SELECTOR (MUTE)  
Press this button momentarily to mute the volume from the system  
(MUTE will appear blinking on the display panel). Pressing the button  
again or activating any other button/function will return to the volume  
level setting in use before the Mute function was activated. During  
press the  
AUDIO CONTROL button  
2
to adjust the stereo  
AUDIO CONTROL  
balance to the left channel speakers or the  
button to adjust it to the right channel speakers. The balance position  
will be shown on the display panel from BAL 10L (full left) to BAL  
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disc play, pressing this button will mute disc audio and disc play will  
be paused. During this time, the indication will remain on the  
display panel to show that a disc is still loaded in the unit.  
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FM MONO/STEREO BUTTON (MONO)  
During FM radio operation, this button is used to select mono or  
stereo reception of the broadcast signal. Under normal reception  
conditions, the unit should be left in the stereo mode as indicated by  
the ST indication on the display panel when tuned to an FM stereo  
signal. If the stereo signal is too noisy for comfortable listening, press  
the MONO button to switch to mono reception (the ST indication will  
disappear from the display panel, and MONO will be displayed). To  
return to stereo reception mode, press the button again so that the  
ST indication reappears in the display.  
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AM/FM BAND SELECTOR (BAND)  
Each time the BAND/LOUD button is pressed momentarily, the radio  
band is changed. The indication AM, F1, F2 or F3 will appear on the  
display panel according to your selection.  
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UP/DOWN TUNE/SEEK/TRACK (  
To manually select a radio station, momentarily press the Up Tuning  
) button to advance the unit higher, or the Down Tuning (  
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LOCAL STATION SCAN (SCAN) BUTTON  
button to tune lower within the selected band. The radio will  
automatically tune to the next strong station and stop on this  
frequency. If the LOCAL mode is in effect, the radio will seek the  
next local station and stop at that frequency.  
Pressing either button for longer than 2 seconds will cause MANUAL  
to appear on the display, accompanied by a beep tone, thereby  
entering the seek mode. Pressing a button in this mode will cause  
the radio to rapidly tune in the up or down direction and stop when  
the button is released. The radio will then remain at that frequency.  
Five seconds after Manual tune is inactive, AUTO will momentarily  
appear for 2 seconds, thereby reverting to the normal tuning mode.  
Press this button momentarily to commence an scan of the nearby  
local stations whose signal strengths are the strongest (the station  
number will appear flashing on the display panel during station  
search). Press the button again momentarily to stop the Scan  
operation and remain on the current local frequency. To return to  
one of the frequencies preset into the current band, press the desired  
pre-set button.  
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STATION PRE-SET MEMORIES  
To set any of the 6 pre-set memories in each band, use the following  
procedure:  
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LOCAL (LOC) BUTTON  
1. Turn the radio on and select the desired band.  
This feature is used to select the strength of the signals at which the  
radio will stop during Automatic Seek Tuning. Pressing and this  
button will select the Local setting (LOCAL will appear on the display  
panel) and only strong (local) stations will be received. Pressing the  
button again will select the normal Distant setting (LOCAL will  
disappear from the display panel, and Dx will be displayed instead)  
and the radio will stop at a wider range of signals, including weaker  
(more distant) stations.  
Automatic SEEK Controls  
2. Select the first station to bebpmre-set using the Manual TUNE or  
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3. Press the pre-set button to be set and continue to hold it in  
for approximately 2 seconds. The preset number will appear  
on the display panel and a beep will sound, indicating that the  
station is now set into that preset memory position. The station  
can now be recalled at any time by pressing that button.  
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4. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining 5 pre-sets on  
that band and for the other 3 bands on the unit.  
CAUTION: This unit is designed for play of standard 5" (12cm)  
compact discs ONLY. Do not attempt to use 3" (8cm)  
CD-Singles in this unit, either with or without an adapter,  
as damage to the player and/or disc can occur. Such  
damage will not be covered by the Warranty on this  
product.  
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VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD)  
The Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) panel displays the frequency,  
as selected by the PWR/ILL button  
time, and activated functions using 1one of three illumination levels  
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TRACK SELECT (  
The Track Select function of the TUNE/SEEK/TRACK buttons are  
used to quickly access the beginning of a particular track when a  
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POWER LEVEL METER DISPLAY  
This display consists of a left and right six-bar graph which provides  
a visual representation of the audio signal level. As the signal  
increases, the number of illuminated segments will increase and vice-  
versa.  
disc is in play. Each time the Forward TRACK Select (  
the button is pressed, the next higher track number will be selected  
as shown on the display panel. Similarly, each time the Backward  
) side of  
TRACK Select (  
track number will be selected as shown on the display panel.  
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MODE SELECTOR (MODE)  
This button is used to select the radio, CD player, auxiliary (AUX)  
input or CD changer (if installed) playback mode. Each press of the  
button will select a different mode as indicated on the display panel.  
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CUE/REVIEW FUNCTIONS (  
High-speed audible search to any section of the disc can be made  
by the Cue and Review functions. Press and hold the Cue (  
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During CD player operation, this button may be used to change to  
radio, CD player, AUX input (MP3 or external CD player) or CD  
changer mode without ejecting the disc. The DISC indication will  
remain on the display panel to show that the CD changer is operating.  
Press the button again to return to return to the desired mode.  
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side of the button to advance rapidly in the forward direction (the  
advancing disc playing time will be shown on the display panel, except  
for discs formatted with MP3 audio), or the Review (  
advance rapidly in the backward direction (the decreasing disc playing  
time will be shown on the display panel, except for discs formatted  
with MP3 audio).  
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DISC SLOT  
With the front panel in the fold-down position, gently insert the disc  
into the slot (label surface facing up) until the soft-loading mechanism  
engages and pulls the disc in. The S--CDP indication will appear on  
the display panel for 5 seconds. The (  
) indication illuminates and  
becomes animated, the  
symbol lights, and the track number  
appears on the display panel.  
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PAUSE (PAU) BUTTON  
D.UP button, and to return to a lower number disc, press the D.DN but-  
ton. The number of the disc in play will be shown on the display panel.  
The Pause function is used to freeze disc play when the CD player  
or optional CD changer is in use. S--PAUSE will appear on the display.  
Press this button again to resume disc play from the point at which it  
was stopped and S--PAUSE will disappear.  
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DISC EJECT (  
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Disc play is stopped and the disc is ejected when the front panel is  
folded down and this button on the rear of the panel is pressed.  
Radio or CD changer operation will automatically resume depending on  
which mode was in operation prior to disc play. If the disc is not  
removed from the unit within 15 seconds of being ejected, it will  
automatically be re-loaded into the unit to prevent it from being  
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TRACK SCAN (SCN) SELECT  
During disc play, press this button to play the first 10 seconds of  
each track on the disc (S--SCN) will appear on the display panel).  
When a desired track is reached, press the SCN button again to  
cancel the function (S--SCN will disappear from the display panel)  
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will appear on the display panel to indicate  
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that a disc is loaded in the player). Play of the disc can be resumed  
canceled by activating Repeat Play  
REPEAT PLAY (RPT) SELECT  
by using the MODE button  
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to choose the CD player function.  
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TIME/FREQUENCY (T/F) DISPLAY BUTTON  
During disc play, press this button to repeat the play of the selected  
track (S--RPT will appear on the display panel). Play of the track will  
continue to repeat until the button is pressed again and the S--RPT  
During radio operation, press this button to call the time display on  
the incorporated quartz clock. The current time will appear together  
with an A or P indication. The display will return to the radio frequency  
indication after 5 seconds.  
also be canceled by activating the Track Scan  
indication disappears from the display panel. Rceopeat Play mode will  
or Shuffle Play  
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During disc play, press this button will call the time display. The  
display will return to the disc indication after 5 seconds.  
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SHUFFLE PLAY (SHF) SELECT  
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EQUALIZER BUTTON (EQ)  
During disc play, press this button to play the tracks on the disc in a random  
The EQ button applies preset sound effects to the unit’s audio output  
signal. The EQ button, when pressed, will activate one of the following  
operating modes: CLASSICS, POPM, JAZZ, DSP OFF or FLAT. Even  
though the EQ function is active, as displayed on the panel, if the bass  
and/or treble level is set, the EQ function automatically returns to the  
FLAT mode. Conversely, when the Equalizer function is not active,  
the unit returns to the user set bass and treble levels.  
shuffled order (S--SHF will appear on the display panel). In Shuffle Play  
mode, the TRACK Select function  
order instead of the normal progression. The Shuffle Play mode can be  
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will also select tracks in the random  
from the display panel) or by activating the Repeat Play  
functions.  
canceled by pressing the button again (S--SHF indicactiopn will disappear  
or Track Scan  
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DISC SELECT UP/DOWN (D.UP/D.DN)  
These buttons are used to select the desired disc for play during  
changer operation. To advance to a higher number disc, press the  
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PRE-SET SCAN (PS) /AUTO-STORE TUNING (AS)  
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FRONT PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (OPEN)  
Press this button momentarily to scan the stations pre-set into the  
six memories of the current band in use. The unit will stop at each pre-  
set station for 5 seconds before continuing to the next pre-set station  
(the pre-set number on the display panel will flash during Pre-Set  
Scan operation). Press the button again momentarily to stop Pre-  
Set Scan operation and remain on the selected frequency.  
This button is used to release the mechanism that holds the front  
panel to the chassis. To detach the front panel, press the button so  
that the panel drops to the lowered position. Grasp the panel at the  
middle and pull it off of the chassis. To re-attach the panel, press it  
straight onto the chassis until the mechanism locks it into place.  
Pressing and holding the button for longer than 2 seconds will activate  
theAuto-Store Tuning feature which will automatically scan and enter  
up to 6 stations into the pre-set memories of each FM band and the  
AM band. If you have already set the pre-set memories to your favorite  
stations, activating the Auto-Store Tuning feature will erase those  
stations and enter the new ones. This feature is most useful when  
traveling in a new area where you are not familiar with the local  
stations.  
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REMOTE SENSOR  
The sensor to detect the infrared signal from the wireless remote  
control is located behind the VFD display lens. For optimum  
operation of the remote control, always aim the control at the VFD  
display.  
NOTES ON USE OF FRONT PANEL  
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THEFT-DETERRENT LED  
1. Make sure the front panel is positioned correctly when slid-  
ing it into the front mounting plate, as it cannot be attached  
when up-side down. Use moderate pressure to fully seat  
the panel into position.  
Located on the chassis behind the front panel, a light-emitting diode  
(LED) will flash when the panel is physically removed. The flashing  
light serves as a visual warning to the would-be thief that the unit has  
been disabled by removal of the front panel.  
2. To verify correct panel installation, swing the panel as -  
sembly up into position until it locks easily into place. If  
any resistance is encountered, re-check panel orienta -  
tion in chassis mounting plate.  
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RESET BUTTON  
The RESET button is located to the right of the theft deterrent LED.  
The reset circuitry should only be activated under the following  
circumstances as it will erase the time and pre-set memories:  
3. When taking the front panel with you, please use the sup -  
plied carrying case to protect the panel from dirt and  
damage. Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the  
electrical terminals on the back of the panel as this could  
cause intermittent operation or other malfunctions.  
1. Upon initial installation after all wiring is completed.  
2. If there is a malfunction of any of the switches on the unit,  
pressing the RESET button may clear the system and return  
to normal operation.  
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THEFT DETERRENT  
LED (31)  
RESET BUTTON  
(32)  
NOTES ON USE OF REMOTE INPUT JACK:  
DISC SLOT  
(19)  
The remote input jack provides the user option of applying  
an external audio source to the radio.The audio jack is  
compatible with most "Walkman" CD and cassette  
players, or an MP3 digital audio playback unit. When  
the external source is connected, only that media is  
played by the radio; no other input sources (radio or CD)  
are operative.  
MOUNTING PLATE  
GUIDE (2 PLACES)  
PANEL MOUNT-  
ING PLATE  
CD EJECT  
BUTTON (27)  
FRONT PANEL  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
1. Switch the vehicle ignition and radio “on”.  
2. Press the Display (T/F) button to call the time display; then press and hold the button until a beep tone occurs and the time  
display flashes.  
3. While the display is flashing, press the Up TUNE/SEEK/TRACK (  
) button to adjust the hours and A or P indication, or the  
Down TUNE/SEEK/TRACK ( ) button to adjust the minutes to the correct time.  
4. Five seconds after the last hour or minute adjustment is made, the time will be set in the unit and the display will return to the  
normal indication.  
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  
make sure it is clean, undamaged, and loaded correctly (label surface up). You may also try activating the RESET button  
unit, but this will also erase the time and pre-set memories.  
of the player. If an error code should appear, try ejecting and reloading the disc into the player. While the disc is out odf nthe unit,  
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If the suggested measures do not solve the problem, contact an approved warranty station near you for further assistance.  
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Output Impedance:  
Compatible with 4 – 8 ohm  
speakers.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Low-Level Output:  
Tuning Range:  
0.7 Volt.  
Size:  
7" W x 2" H x 6-1/4"D  
178 mm x 50 mm x 158 mm  
AM: 520 – 1,710 kHz.  
(10 kHz. step)  
FM: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz.  
(200 kHz. step)  
Operating Voltage:  
Fuse Ratings:  
12 volts DC, negative ground  
Constant (Yellow wire): 15 AMP.  
Switched (Red wire): 0.5 AMP.  
Sensitivity:  
AM: 20 uV.  
FM: 5.0mV.  
Output Power:  
Output Wiring:  
160 watts maximum  
(40 watts x 4 channels)  
FM Stereo Separation:  
25 kHz  
CD Frequency Response:  
20Hz – 20 kHz. +0/-3dB  
Floating-groundtypedesigned  
for 4 speaker use.  
Front and rear channels CANNOT  
be combined (bridged) for use with  
2 speakers.  
RCA low-level outputs (front and  
rear channels).  
CD Signal/Noise Ratio:  
CD Channel Separation:  
CD Dynamic Range:  
60 dB  
50 dB  
60 dB  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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CD CHANGER CONTROLS  
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CUE/REVIEW FUNCTIONS (  
High-speed audible search to any section of the disc can be made  
by the Cue and Review functions. Repeatedly press the Cue  
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Built into this radio are controls to operate an optional CD changer.  
Please check with your Prestige/Audiovox car stereo specialist  
or call 1-800-645-4994 for recommendations of the models that  
will work with this radio.  
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) side of the button to advance rapidly in the forward direction  
(disc play symbol rotation on the display panel will stop), or the  
Review (  
direction.  
Adjustment of the audio functions (volume, tone, balance, and  
fader) for the CD changer operate in the same manner as they  
do for radio play. The following controls will operate the CD  
changer when it is installed and connected to this radio. Refer to  
the owner’s manual included with the CD changer for instructions  
on the installation and correct loading and use of the CD  
magazine.  
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TRACK/DISC SCAN SELECTOR (SCN)  
When the SCN button is pressed, the SCN indication will appear  
on the display panel, and the first 10 seconds of each track on the  
disc will be played in order. When a desired track is reached,  
press the SCN button again, and play of the selected track will  
continue (SCN) will disappear from the display panel). The Track  
Scan mode will also be canceled by activating the Repeat or  
Shuffle Play functions.  
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CD CHANGER MODE SELECTOR (MODE)  
During radio or CD play, press this button to select operation of  
the CD changer as shown by CDC on the display panel. Disc  
play will begin and the disc and track number will be shown on the  
display panel. When the magazine is loaded into the changer,  
When the SCN button is pressed and held, the DSN  
indication will appear on the display panel and the first 10 seconds  
of the first track on each disc in the magazine will be played. When  
a desired disc is reached, press the SCN button again and play of  
the selected disc will continue (DSN will disappear from the display  
panel). The Disc Scan mode will also be canceled by activating  
the Repeat Play or Shuffle Play functions.  
pdlray will begin from the first track of the first disc in the magazine.  
DISC SELECT (D.UP/D.DN)  
These buttons are used to select the desired disc for play. To  
advance to a higher number disc, press the D.UP button. To return  
to a lower number disc, press the D.DN button. The number of  
tdhse disc in play will be shown on the display panel.  
TRACK SELECT (  
The Track Select functions are used to quickly access the  
beginning of a particular track. Each time the Forward Track Select  
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DISC/TRACK REPEAT PLAY (RPT)  
When the RPT button is pressed, the RPT indication will appear on  
the display panel and play of the selected track will be continually  
repeated until the Track Repeat mode is canceled by pressing  
the RPT button twice, or by activating the Scan or Shuffle Play  
functions.  
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) button is pressed, the next higher track number will be  
selected as shown on the display panel. Similarly, each time the  
Backward Track Select ( ) button is pressed, the next lower  
track number will be selected as shown on the display panel.  
When the Repeat button is pressed and held, the DRT indication  
will appear on the display panel and play of the selected disc  
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will be continually repeated until the Disc Repeat mode is canceled  
by pressing the RPT button again or by activating the Scan or  
Shuffle Play functions.  
When the SHF button is pressed and held, the DSF indication  
will appear on the display panel and the discs in the magazine will  
be played in a random, shuffled order, as well as the tracks on  
each disc. After playing all tracks selected at random from a disc  
in the magazine, the unit will select another disc at random and  
play all the tracks on it in a random shuffled order. This will continue  
from disc-to-disc until the Random Disc mode is canceled by  
pressing the SHF button again or by activating the Scan or Repeat  
Play functions.  
em  
DISC/TRACK SHUFFLE PLAY (SHF)  
When the SHF button is pressed, the SHF indication will appear  
on the display panel and the tracks on the disc will be played in a  
random, shuffled order. The Track Select button will also select  
tracks in the shuffled order instead of the normal progression.  
The Random Track mode can be canceled by pressing the SHF  
button or by activating the Scan or Repeat Play functions.  
CD CHANGER ERROR CODES  
If a problem should develop while operating the CD changer, the following error codes may appear on the display panel.  
ER-1: Indicates that there is no magazine loaded in the CD changer.  
ER-2: Indicates a problem with the magazine eject function.  
ER-3: Indicates an error in the disc loading function.  
ER-4: Indicates an error in the disc unloading function.  
ER-5: Indicates an error in the magazine position.  
ER-6: Indicates an error in the laser pick-up position.  
ER-7: Indicates an error in the laser focus on the disc.  
In any of these error situations, try ejecting the CD magazine from the changer and make sure the discs are clean, undamaged,  
and loaded correctly (refer to the Owner’s Manual of the CD changer). Re-load the magazine and check for proper operation. You  
may also try activating the RESET button  
measures do not solve the problem, contact an approved warranty station near you for further assistance.  
dn  
on the unit, but this will also erase the time and pre-set memories. If the suggested  
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CD TRACK SELECT – See Main Unit  
press  
lect a lower track number.  
cl  
and  
ds  
except  
to se-  
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL  
OPERATION  
to select a higher track number, press  
The wireless remote control supplied with this model is capable of  
operating most of the features of the unit from a remote location.  
Each button on the remote control functions in the same way as  
CD CUE/REVIEW – See Main Unit  
cm  
and  
dt  
except press  
for Cue function, and press  
for Review function.  
the remote control, always aim it toward the Remote Sensor  
on the front panel of the main unit.  
the referenced button on the main unit. For optimal operationdopf  
7
8
9
bl  
bm  
RADIO PRE-SET MEMORY 1-6 - See Main Unit  
DISC UP SELECT (D.UP) - See Main Unit  
DISC DOWN SELECT (D.DN) - See Main Unit  
TRACK/DISC REPEAT (RPT) - See Main Unit and  
TRACK/DISC SHUFFLE (SHF) - See Main Unit and  
bq  
cr  
1
POWER - See Main Unit  
1
cr  
el  
em  
2 5  
VOLUME (LEVEL) CONTROL- See Main Unit  
2
,
3 4,  
cp  
cq  
,
6, and  
7
except press VOL + to increase level, and  
press VOL - to decrease level  
3
SELECT BUTTON (S) - See Main Unit  
3
,
4
,
5
,
6, and 7 bn TRACK/DISC PAUSE (PAU) - See Main Unit cn  
4
PRE-SET SCAN-AUTO STORE TUNING- See Main Unit  
dl bo  
TRACK/DISC SCAN (SCN) - See Main Unit  
co  
and  
and  
TIME/FREQUENCY SELECT BUTTON (T/F)/0- See Main  
du  
bp  
bq  
MODE SELECTOR (MODE/7) - See Main Unit  
bt  
dq  
5 bAlM/FM BAND SELECTOR (BAND/ENTER) – See Main Unit  
6
UP/DOWN TUNE/SEEK/TRACK (9/8) – See Main Unitbm  
MANUAL SEEK TUNING – See Main Unit bm, except press  
Unit  
ct  
br  
bs  
INFRARED SENDER - Emits infrared signal to radio which  
is detected by the sensor  
dp  
to seek upward and press  
to seek downward.  
BATTERY COMPARTMENT - Holds two AAA batteries for  
remote wireless control operation.  
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PLAYING MP3 MUSIC FILES  
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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.  
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1
7
The P-953 can play MP3s directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW,  
by using the MP3 buttons on the radio (or Remote Control).  
MODE  
OWER  
15  
5
0
E
N
T
E
3
2
SEL  
S
R
MP3 CONTROLS  
The following buttons represent control inputs, characters and/or num-  
bers dedicated to the access of files on your MP3 CD.  
T/F  
B
A
N
D
9
6
1. AS/PS: The AS/PS button, also labeled MP3, is used to search  
and/or access the Track Number and Directory/Album title; addi-  
tional presses will momentarily access the disc serial number  
(if applicable), and display the current Directory/Album title. By  
using this button, you can quickly jump to a Directory/Album and  
then navigate within that area to locate and play a specific  
song/track.  
2. BAND/LOUD: The BAND/LOUD button is also labeled ENTER  
for MP3 CD playback purposes; its function permits entry to the  
desired Directory/Album or Track after being accessed by the MP3  
(AS/PS) button.  
3. Preset 1: During MP3 disc play, pressing this button in conjunc-  
tion with the MP3 button, will select track number 1, or a track  
number containing this numeral. When a Directory or song title  
search is being made, this button also represents alphanumerical  
characters A, B, C, 1. Pressing the button consecutively scrolls  
through the characters.  
MP3  
13  
4
8
10  
7
PAU  
SCN  
RPT  
12  
1
2
3
SHF  
CD-  
CD+  
11  
9
4
5
6
8
INFRARED REMOTE  
CONTROLLER  
4. Preset 2: This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1,  
except it represents alphanumeric characters D, E, F, 2.  
5. Preset 3: This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1,  
except it represents alphanumeric characters G, H, I, 3.  
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14  
13  
11  
1
ILL  
PWR  
OPEN  
P-953  
CD-R/RW/MP3 PLAYER  
Sub.  
W
9
8
CLAS  
POP  
JAZZ  
Tune  
/Seek  
/Track  
EQ  
MONO  
T/F  
0
AS/PS  
MP3  
LOC  
REG  
LOUD  
MONO  
ST  
AF TA  
EON  
TP PTY  
ME/CR  
POWER LEVEL METER  
7
ENTER  
MUTE  
SCAN  
LOC  
BAND  
LOUD  
SEL  
1
PAU  
2
SCN  
3
RPT  
4
SHF  
5
D.DN  
6
D.UP  
MODE  
10  
3
12  
6
8
9
5
7
2
4
6. Preset 4: This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1,  
except it represents alphanumeric characters J, K, L, 4.  
7. Preset 5: This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1,  
except it represents alphanumeric characters M, N, O, 5.  
8. Preset 6: This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1,  
except it represents alphanumeric characters P, Q, R, 6.  
9. MODE: This button functions in the same manner as Preset 1,  
except it represents alphanumeric characters S, T, U, 7.  
10. MANU/SKIP (Down): This button functions in the same manner  
as Preset 1, except it represents alphanumeric characters  
V, W, X, 8.  
14. AUDIO CONTROL Up/Down: The AUDIO CONTROL buttons per-  
form the same function as the other alphanumeric buttons when  
choosing a specific Directory/Album and/or song title; it allows quick  
selection and entry of sequential Alphanumeric characters when  
used in conjunction with the SEL button which confirms each se  
lected character before moving on to the next one.  
NOTE: The D.DN (Preset 5) and D.UP (Preset 6) buttons also  
enable track selection in 10-track steps during normal CD  
play and when searching for files or directories.  
11. MANU/SKIP (Up): This button functions in the same manner as  
Preset 1, except it represents alphanumeric characters  
Y, Z, Space, 9.  
LOADING AN MP3 DISC  
As with a normal music CD, when an MP3 disc is initially loaded, S--  
12. Select (SEL): This button is used in conjunction with the MP3  
button and AUDIO CONTROL knob to confirm selection of the  
alphanumeric character when choosing a specific Directory/  
Album and/or song title.  
13. Time/Frequency (T/F): This button functions in the same man-  
ner as Preset 1, except it represents symbol/numeric characters  
_, -, +, 0.  
CDP appears on the display for 5 seconds. The (  
) indication illumi-  
nates and becomes animated, the symbol lights; then MP3 T and  
the track number momentarily appear, followed by the ID Tag, if sup-  
ported, and READING on the display.  
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4. Then continue the search within the directory for the song title by  
using the buttons, but use the button first.  
5. When the title is accessed, press the ENTER button again to  
begin play of the selected song.  
ACCESSING THE ID TAG  
To access the ID tag, when supported, proceed as follows:  
1. Press the MP3 (AS/PS) button until the ID Tag, if supported, is  
displayed.  
/
NOTE: The ID TAG can specify the Songname, Artist, Album,  
Year, and/or Comments.  
NAVIGATING FROM A ROOT DIRECTORY  
To search for a desired song from a root directory on the MP3 CD, pro-  
ceed as follows:  
1. With the MP3 CD in play mode, press the MP3 button until the root  
name is displayed for a secondand the first directory or file name  
is displayed (selected).  
2. If the selected name is in the directory, go into the selected direc  
tory by pressing the ENTER (BAND/LOUD) button.  
3. Then continue the search within the directory for the song title by  
2. If no ID TAG is available, --NO ID3 will appear on the display follow  
ing Comments.  
SEARCHING THE TRACK DIRECTLY  
To search for a desired track directly, proceed as follows:  
1. With the MP3 CD in the play mode, press the MP3 (AS/PS) button;  
MP3 T appears on the display followed by a flashing character  
position ( ); then press the direct numeric key or combination  
thereof, to access the appropriate track.  
2. If the desired track number consists of two digits or less, the player  
will wait a few seconds for the ENTER (BAND/LOUD) button to be  
pressed; otherwise, the player will begin searching for the track  
automatically.  
using the  
/
buttons, but use the  
button first.  
4. When the song title is accessed, press ENTER again to begin  
play of the selected song.  
NAVIGATING FROM A CURRENT DIRECTORY  
To search for a desired song from the current directory on the MP3 CD,  
proceed as follows:  
1. With the MP3 CD in play mode, press the MP3 button until the root  
name is displayed for a second and the currently playing file name  
is displayed (selected).  
2. If the displayed name is the desired directory or the file in the direc  
tory, go into the selected directory and play the file by pressing the  
ENTER (BAND/LOUD) button.  
3. When the track is accessed, the track number appears on the dis-  
play, followed by the song name.  
SEARCHING FOR A DIRECTORY OR FILE  
To search for a desired directory or file on the MP3 CD, proceed as  
follows:  
1. With the MP3 CD in play mode, press the MP3 button until only a  
blinking character position ( ) appears.  
3. Otherwise, continue the search within the directory for the song title  
2. Then press the desired buttons, or use the AUDIO ADJUST control  
with the SEL button, to enter characters of the directory or file name.  
Up to 8 alpnanumeric characters can be entered for search.  
3. Press the ENTER (BAND/LOUD) button to access the directory.  
by using the  
/
buttons, but use the  
button first.  
4. When the song title is accessed, press ENTER again to begin  
play of the selected song.  
NOTE: If the Directory/File is entered incorrectly, or does not exist,  
NOT FOUND will be displayed momentarily.  
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NOTES ON DISCS:  
Attempting to use non-standard shape discs (e.g.; square, start, heart) may damage the unit. Be sure to use round-shape CDs  
only in this unit.  
NOTES ON CD-Rs (Recordable CDs)/CD-RWs (Rewriteable CDs):  
1. Be sure to use discs with the following marks only for play in this unit:  
2. The unit cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that is not finalized. (Please refer to the manual of your CD-R/CD-RW  
software for more information on the finalization process.)  
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 played on this unit.  
NOTES ON MULTI-SESSION DISCS:  
1. If the first track of the first session is audio CD data, then the unit will play only the audio CD data.  
2. When the first track of the first session in not audio CD data, but and MP3 file is included on the disc, then only the MP3  
files will be played back and other data (including CD data) is skipped.  
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! When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp  
conditions, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc  
player.Shouldthisoccur,theplayerwillnotoperateproperlyuntil  
the moisture has evaporated.  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Theradiosectionof your new sound systemdoesnot requireany  
maintenance. We recommend you keep this manual for reference  
on the many features found in this unit as well as how to set the  
clock.  
! TheunitisdesignedwithavibrationdampeningCDmechanismto  
minimize interruption of disc play due to normal vibration in a  
moving vehicle. When driving on very rough roads,  
however,occasionalsoundskipsmayoccur.Thiswillnotscratch  
or damage the disc and normal play will resume when the rough  
conditions cease.  
The compact disc player section also requires no routine mainte-  
nance, but proper understanding of its use and handling will help  
you obtain maximum enjoyment of its capabilities. The following  
points should be observed:  
! When cleaning the interior of the vehicle, do not get water or  
cleaning fluids on the unit.  
HANDLING COMPACT DISCS  
Dirt,dust,scratches,andwarpagecancauseskipsintheplayback  
and deterioration of sound quality. Please follow these guidelines  
to take care of your compact discs:  
! The CD player is a precision instrument and will not operate  
properly in extreme hot or cold. In case of such conditions, wait  
until the interior temperature of the vehicle reaches a normal  
temperature before using the player.  
! If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a protective  
circuit will automatically stop play of the disc. In this case, allow  
the unit to cool off before operating the player again.  
! Use only compact discs with the mark  
.
! Fingerprints, dust, and dirt should be carefully wiped off the  
disc’s playing surface (shiny side) with a soft cloth. Wipe in a  
straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc.  
! Never use chemicals such as record sprays, household cleaners  
or thinner to clean compact discs. Such chemicals can  
irreparably damage the disc’s surface.  
! Never insert anything other than a 5" (12 cm) compact disc into  
the player as the mechanism can be damaged by foreign  
objects.  
! Donotattempttouse3"(8cm)CD-Singlediscsinthisunit,either  
with or without an adaptor, as damage to the player and/or disc  
mayoccur. SuchdamagewillnotbecoveredbytheWarrantyon  
this product.  
! When not using the disc player, always remove the compact  
disc.  
! Discs should be kept in their storage cases when not in use.  
! Donotexposediscstodirectsunlight,hightemperaturesorhigh  
humidity for extended periods.  
! Do not stick paper, tape, or labels on the disc surfaces nor write  
on them with any type of marker.  
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12 / 24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY  
Applies to automotive radios, radio/tape players, radio/CD players, CD changers,  
power amplifiers, equalizers and accessories.  
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 this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill  
of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below.  
The warranty period will be extended to 24 months from the date of original purchase if the product is installed by an authorized Prestige Audio  
dealer. Toclaimwarrantyserviceduringthisextendedperiod, thebillofsalemustspecifythattheproductwasinstalledby anauthorizedPrestige  
Audio dealer.  
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred  
for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical  
systems.  
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through  
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code  
label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT  
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER  
FOR THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY  
WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF  
30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or  
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage  
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 ! 1-800-645-4994  
CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA  
128-5543  
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© 2002 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP., HAUPPAUGE, NY  
Printed in China  
128-6356  
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