Page 2 - For your safety in using the; Warning; Caution
2 For your safety in using the 54420 W a r n i n g s a n d c a u t i o n s i g n s , i l l u s t r a t e d b e l o w , a r e p o s t e dthroughout this manual as well as on the 54420. They show safeand correct ways to handle the product so as to prevent personalinjury to you and others and avoid dam...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
5 Table of Contents Operating Precautions ................................................ 8 Notes on Operation ........................................................................ 8 About compact discs .................................................................... 9 About cleaning a CD .....
Page 8 - Notes on Operation; Operating Precautions
Operating precautions 8 Notes on Operation ٟ Operating Precautions <Your 54420 will perform well over a long period of time through correcthandling and care.> • For your safety, play only at volume levels that allow outside sounds tobe heard. • Use only audio compact discs.This player can only...
Page 9 - About compact discs
9 Operating precautions • The signal recorded on a compact disc is read by a laser beam, sonothing touches the disc surface. A scratch on the recorded surface ora b a d l y w a r p e d d i s c m a y c a u s e d e t e r i o r a t e d s o u n d q u a l i t y o rintermittent playback. Observe the follo...
Page 10 - OKAY
Operating precautions 10 About CD accessories • D o n o t u s e a c c e s s o r i e s (stabilizers, protective seals, laser l e n s c l e a n e r s , e t c . ) s o l d f o r “ improving sound performance ” o r “ p r o t e c t i n g C D s . ” T h e c h a n g e s i n C D t h i c k n e s s o ro u t s i...
Page 11 - About cleaning a CD
11 Operating precautions About irregularly-shaped CDs • Specially-shaped CDs, like heart-shaped or octagonal CDs, cannotbe played. Do not attempt to playthem, even with an adapter, sincethey may damage the player. • Use a commercially available compact disccleaner to clean a CD, wiping lightly fromt...
Page 12 - Names of controls and parts; Front View
ٟ Names of controls and parts Front View ※ NOTE : Double function button → "E-COM"&"MUTE" functions Names of controls and parts 12 12 12 [CD] button Buttons [1] to [6] [PWR] button [ DISC ] buttons [AUDIO CONTROL] button [ ] buttons [FUNC] button [FM ・ AM] button [ASM] button [DI...
Page 13 - procedure; How to program the Key CD; Insert the CD into the slot.
13 ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure ٟ ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure ع How to program the Key CD 1 . Turn the vehicle’s ignition on. Press the [PWR]button or [FM• AM] button to activate the tunermode. The tuner is now turned on. 2 . Press and hold button [1], then the [FM • AM] b...
Page 14 - How to cancel the Key CD; Turn the vehicle; Insert your Key CD into the slot.
ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure 14 • If there is a problem with the inserted CD, an [ERR]message will appear for two seconds and the CD will beejected. Reinsert the ejected CD. • If a CD causes the [ERR] message to appear twice in arow, a [CHANGE] message will appear for two seconds.Try an...
Page 15 - How to change the Key CD
15 ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure • This process cancels the protection for the ESNdeck. • If power to the 54420 is disconnected, thenreconnected, a key CD will not need to be inserted inorder to return the unit to normal operation. • Inserting a CD other than the Key CD will not cancel t...
Page 16 - How to resume normal operation
ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure 16 ع How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out) If power to the 54420 is disconnected while ESN security isactive (a Key CD was programmed), operation is disableduntil power is restored and the unit unlocked. Follow thisprocedure to resume normal...
Page 17 - What happens if an incorrect CD is; After the 5; Note; Your key CD can be easily forgotten. Write
17 ESN (Key CD) security operating procedure ع What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted? 1 . An [ERR_] message will be appear, thenchange to a flashing [DISC], then the CD willbe ejected. You will have five uninterrupted attempts to insert thecorrect CD. 2 . After the 5 th incorrect attempt, the ...
Page 18 - How to turn the Security indicator on/off; AM] button and hold both for; How to Read the Electronic Serial Number
ESN (key CD) security operating procedure 18 ع How to turn the Security indicator on/off O n c e E S N s e c u r i t y i s a c t i v a t e d , t h e i n d i c a t o r f l a s h e sw h e n e v e r t h e v e h i c l e ’ s i g n i t i o n i s t u r n e d o f f , w a r n i n g potential thieves that the...
Page 19 - Basic operation; Turning the power on and off; Listening to a CD; Insert a CD into the disc slot, label side up.
19 Basic operation [FM ・ AM] button [ ] buttons [PWR] button ٟ Basic operation T h i s s e c t i o n c o v e r s b a s i c o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e s . F o radditional details, please refer to the sections on specificfunctions. ع Turning the power on and off 1 . Press the [PWR] button. Pr...
Page 20 - Listening to the tuner; AM] button to switch to the
Basic operation 20 ع Listening to the tuner 1 . Press the [FM• AM] button. This will turn the tuner on.To turn the tuner off, either press the [PWR] button orselect another mode. 2 . Tap the [FM • AM] button to switch to the desired FM or AM bands. Each additional tap of the button switches the pres...
Page 22 - Others; Disabling the guide tone feature (for button
Basic operation 22 ع Others ٕ ٕ Disabling the guide tone feature (for button operation) The receiver is set at the factory to emit a beep tone inresponse to button operation. The guide tone feature maybe disabled in the following procedure: 1 . Press and release the [FUNC] button. 2. P r e s s a n d...
Page 23 - Setting the clock
23 Basic operation [AUDIO CONTROL] button ٕ ٕ Setting the clock This receiver uses the 12-hour, A.M./P.M.display notation. 1 . Press the [DISP] button repeatedly to switch to the clock display mode. 2 . To adjust the hour, press either button [1] or [2] while holding the [DISP] button down. Button [...
Page 24 - Switching audio control modes; Enabling the loudness control
Basic operation 24 ٕ ٕ Switching audio control modes Various audio control modes may be fine-tuned using thisprocedure. 1 . Press the [AUDIO CONTROL] button for less than one second. Pressing the button repeatedly will allow you to controladjustments of [BASS] (low frequencies), [TREB] (highfrequenc...
Page 25 - Switching Non-Fader modes; Disabling the Tone Control Cancel feature; Disabling the display; Enabling E-COM feature
25 Basic operation ٕ Switching Non-Fader modes 1 . Press the [FUNC] button. 2 . Press button [5] to switch the phase. 3 . Press the [FUNC] button. Pressing the button will cancel Function mode. ٕ ٕ Disabling the Tone Control Cancel feature 1 . Press the [FUNC] button. 2 . Press the [ASM] button to s...
Page 26 - How to operate the CD player; Listening to CDs
How to operate the CD player 26 ٟ How to operate the CD player First press the [CD] button to switch to the disc mode. It isassumed here that a CD has already been loaded into theunit. ع Listening to CDs 1 . Press the [CD] button. This turns on the disc mode and starts CD play. If an external CD cha...
Page 28 - Switching the display
How to operate the CD player 28 ع Repeating the same track (REPEAT) 1 . Press button [5 (RPT)] to repeat the track beingplayed. To cancel, press button [5] again. ع Playing tracks in random order (RANDOM) 1 . Press button [6 (RAND)] to play the tracks inrandom order. To cancel, press button [6] agai...
Page 29 - Ejecting the disc
29 How to operate the CD player ع Ejecting the disc 1 . Press the [ ( EJECT ) ] button. [ ( EJECT ) ] button
Page 30 - Displaying a genre for a CDs; Press the [DISP] button until a preset genre is; Press the [DISP] button for less than one
How to operate the CD player 30 ع Displaying a genre for a CDs A preset genre can be assigned to individual CD anddisplayed when they are played. 1 . Press the [DISP] button until a preset genre is displayed. 2 . Press button [1] Nine genre are available for a CD in the following sequence;1.JAZZ2.PO...
Page 31 - How to operate the tuner; Tuning to a station
31 How to operate the tuner ٟ How to operate the tuner First, press the [FM • AM] button to start tuner operation. There are automatic and manual methods for setting stationsin memory. The receiver will accept up to 24 stations inmemory: six in AM and 18 in FM (6 each for FM1, FM2 andFM3.) ع Tuning ...
Page 33 - Manually setting stations into memory; AM] button to switch between
33 How to operate the tuner • Press any numbered button to select the station whose frequency is indicated right above the button. • When a new station is set in memory, the station previously set in memory will be deleted. • If the number of receivable stations fewer than six, the stations set in t...
Page 34 - Preset station scan
How to operate the tuner 34 ع Preset station scan This function enables reception of all the stations in thenumbered preset buttons for five seconds each. 1 . Press the [ASM] button. [P • SCAN] will appear at the top of the display, and stations stored under preset buttons [1] through [6] willbeplay...
Page 35 - FM reception characteristics; FM RECEPTION DIFFERS FROM AM; FADING OUT
35 How to operate the tuner ع FM reception characteristics I n g e n e r a l , F M h a s m u c h b e t t e r t o n a l q u a l i t y t h a n A M .However, FM and FM stereo reception encounter severalcharacteristic problems not encountered with AM. FM ismore difficult to receive than AM in a moving v...
Page 36 - RECEPTION AREA OF FM BROADCASTS
How to operate the tuner 36 3 . RECEPTION AREA OF FM BROADCASTS A home receiver can catch weak FM stereo signalsthrough the use of a tall, directional or ultra-sensitivea n t e n n a . I n a m o v i n g v e h i c l e , t h e a r e a f o r g o o dr e c e p t i o n i s l i m i t e d b e c a u s e o f ...
Page 37 - MULTIPATH
37 How to operate the tuner 4 . MULTIPATH T h e r e f l e c t i o n c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f F M w a v e s c a u s eanother problem called multipath – FM wave signals reflecting off of buildings, mountains, etc. When theantenna receives direct and reflected waves at the samet i m e , d i s ...
Page 38 - Precautions in use of the remote control
How to use the Card remote control 38 ٟ How to use the Card remote control • Be careful when handling the control, especially because it is small and light. Dropping or striking it hard may damage it,wear out the battery or cause a malfunction. • Keep the remote control free of moisture, dust and wa...
Page 39 - Turning the power on/off; Adjusting the audio volume
39 How to use the Card remote control ع Turning the power on/off 1 . Press the [PWR] button. The power turns on or off each time the button is pressed. • When the main unit is shut down, the remote control will not work. ع Adjusting the audio volume 1 . Press the [+] or [-] button. [+] button: Incre...
Page 40 - How to play the tuner; Select the FM/AM band; Select a station (manually or automatically); Selecting preset stations
How to use the Card remote control 40 ع How to play the tuner Enter the tuner mode first. ٕ ٕ Select the FM/AM band 1. Tap the [BAND] button. Each tap will switch tuner modes from FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → AM. ٕ ٕ Select a station (manually or automatically) A short tap of the button will allow manual stati...
Page 41 - How to play CDs; Advancing to the next track or returning; Skipping to the next or previous CD.; Switching disc modes
41 How to use the Card remote control ع How to play CDs Select the disc mode first. ٕ ٕ Advancing to the next track or returning to the beginning of the track being played 1. Press the [ TRACK • APS ] button. [ ] button: Skips to the next track. [ ] button: Returns to the beginning of the track bein...
Page 42 - Replacing the battery; Push in the carrier until it snaps into place.
How to use the Card remote control 42 ع Replacing the battery Use one CR2025 battery. 1 . O n t h e b a c k o f t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l , w h i l epressing the locking knob on the battery slotcover toward your right, pull out the batterycarier with your fingernail. 2 . Remove the old battery...
Page 43 - How to use an optional NOB
43 How to use an optional NOB remote control ٟ How to use an optional NOB remote control ع Turning the power on/off 1 . Press the [PWR] button. The power turns on or off each time the button is pressed. • When the main unit is shut down, the remote control will not work. ع Adjusting the audio volume...
Page 44 - Switching playback modes
How to use an optional NOB remote control 44 ع Switching playback modes 1 . Press the [MODE] button. Tap the button to switch modes in the followingsequence: ع How to play the tuner Enter the tuner mode first. ٕ ٕ Select the FM/AM band 1. Tap the [BAND] button. Each tap will switch tuner modes from ...
Page 45 - Skipping to the next disc or back to the
45 How to use an optional NOB remote control ٕ ٕ Selecting preset stations A total of six stations may be selected (preset tuning) out ofthose already set in memory through the main unit. (Refer to “ Manually setting stations into memory, ” page 33.) 1. Press the [ DISC ] button. [ ] button: Tunes t...
Page 46 - Illuminating the NOB remote control
How to use an optional NOB remote control 46 (previous) disc. ٕ ٕ Switching disc modes 1. Press the [BAND] button. When the CD changer is connected, tap the [BAND]button to change modes from CD player → CD changer 1 → CD changer 2. The indicator will skip a changer or player that has nodisc loaded i...
Page 51 - Skipping to the next or previous CD; Specifying a CD to play
51 How to operate the receiver with an optional CD changer connected • Occasionally the same track happens to be played (selected) two or more times in a row, but it is no sign ofa problem. • When any of the functions - “ Playing the beginning of tracks, ” “ Repeating the same track ” and “ Playing ...
Page 53 - How to operate the receiver with; How to operate the DSP functions; Switching room sizes.
53 How to operate the receiver with an optional DSP/EQ unit connected ٟ How to operate the receiver with an optional DSP/EQ unit connected ع How to operate the DSP functions The DSP feature adds reverberations to simulate ambience indifferent types of surroundings (room sizes). 1 . After pressing th...
Page 54 - Fine-tuning an individual roomsize mode
How to operate the receiver with an optional DSP/EQ unit connected 54 • The following six patterns are preset at the factory: ٕ ٕ Fine-tuning an individual roomsize mode Detailed adjustments are available in any of the room sizemodes. 1. After pressing the [FUNC] button, hold button [1] down for mor...
Page 56 - Retrieving a preset pattern from memory
How to operate the receiver with an optional DSP/EQ unit connected 56 5. Push the [FUNC] button. T h e a d j u s t m e n t m o d e w i l l b e c a n c e l e d a n d t h eselected room size will now take effect. ٕ ٕ Retrieving a preset pattern from memory Press a preset button to retrieve the room si...
Page 57 - How to operate the EQ functions; Switching equalizer modes
57 How to operate the receiver with an optional DSP/EQ unit connected ع How to operate the EQ functions T h e E Q f u n c t i o n s e n a b l e l e v e l a d j u s t m e n t s o f v a r i o u sfrequency groups for optimum listening conditions with aspecific kind of music or musical instrument. ٕ ٕ S...
Page 58 - Fine-tuning EQ functions
How to operate the receiver with an optional DSP/EQ unit connected 58 ٕ Fine-tuning EQ functions 1. After pressing the [FUNC] button, hold button [2] down for more than one second. The EQ adjustment mode starts. 2. Tap button [2] until the desired equalizer mode is displayed. 3. Tap the [AUDIO CONTR...
Page 59 - Retrieving an equalizer mode from memory
59 How to operate the receiver with an optional DSP/EQ unit connected ٕ Retrieving an equalizer mode from memory Press a preset button to retrieve the equalizer mode set inmemory for the button.The buttons that set equalizer modes in memory are calledpreset buttons. 1. After pressing the [FUNC] butt...
Page 60 - If you have a question:
If you have a question: 60 ٟ If you have a question: First check the items mentioned below before attempting totroubleshoot problems. ٨ Caution ٨ • If a problem occurs, for instance when the unit does notrespond to any button presses, or the display doesn'twork press the reset button using a sharp t...
Page 61 - Displaying information
61 If you have a question: ع Displaying information (for troubleshooting) The information listed in the chart below is displayed to showthe status of the CD player and CD changer. Refer to thechart for the appropriate action. Infomation Code Table When INFO flash on the indicator . Nos.2-7 are displ...
Page 64 - Specifications; GENERAL
Specifications 64 ٟ Specifications < GENERAL > Power Supply 14.4VDC (11-16V) Current Drain 3A (1W) Dimensions (W x H x D) In-Dash Unit 7 ″× 2 ″× 6-1/8 ″ (178 × 50 × 155mm) < FM TUNER > Frequency Range 87.75~107.9MHz (200KHz step) Usable Sensitivity 13dBf 50dB Quieting Sensitivity 16dBf F...
Page 66 - Before Installation; Notes
Before Installation 66 ٟ Before Installation Notes Be sure to disconnect the battery negative terminal before installing the receiver. ع Components No. Item Q'ty 1 Main unit 1 2 Mounting sleeve 1 3 Side bracket 2 4 Rear bracket 1 5 Bezel 1 6 Bushing 1 7 Self-tapping screw (6 x 16 mm) 2 8 Stud bolt 1...
Page 67 - Mounting instruction; Mounting the main unit
67 Mounting instruction ٟ Mounting instruction ع Mounting the main unit 1 . Insert the mounting sleeve into the opening inthe vehicle console. 2 . Use a screwdriver or the like to bend the tabs inthe mounting sleeve to secure the mountingsleeve . 3 . Attach the side brackets to the main unit usingfl...
Page 68 - Mount the stud bolt to the main unit.
Mounting instruction 68 4 . Mount the stud bolt to the main unit. 5 . Insert the main unit into the mounting sleeveuntil it locks in place. 6 . Fasten the rear of the main unit using eithermethod [A] or [B]. Select method [A] or [B] to suit the interior configurationof the vehicle. 7 . Install the b...
Page 71 - System
Page 75 - IMPORTANT; RECORD YOUR “ KEY
75 Mounting instruction IMPORTANT RECORD YOUR “ KEY CD” HERE… STORE YOUR “ KEY CD” ALONG WITH YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL IN YOUR SOCK DRAWER.