Dension DH100ix User Manual

Car radio with hard disk mp3 player

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USER'S MANUAL
Car Radio with Hard Disk MP3 player
DH100ix/DMP3C
V2.00
www.dension.com
DENSION AUDIO SYSTEMS

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Car Radio with Hard Disk MP3 player DH100ix/DMP3C V2.00 www.dension.com DENSION AUDIO SYSTEMS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....13 3.6 Using the DMP3C ........................13 3.6.1 Stand-alone operation ......................13 3.6.2 Using DMP3C with the DH100ix head unit................13 3.7 Transferring music ........................14 3.7.1 Working with SmartMedia Card .................... 14 4 Using moodLogic......................
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Please Note! Dension and its distributors do not condone the illegal copying of copyrighted material. Only store those CDs on your D that you own. We do not assume any responsibility for any breach of copyright.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Dension DH100ix FM RDS Car Radio with hard disk MP3 player. DH100ix is shipped with the rem ovable DMP3C hard disk MP3 player, which allows you to store any, or all of your favourite CD’s.
  • Page 6 We are certain that the D will increase the pleasure that you get from your collec tion of music; you’ll rediscover forgott en tracks and after a short period of time you’ll wonder how you ever managed with a CD changer. Let the Music be with You! All the time …...
  • Page 7: General Operation

    2 General Operation Push to switch on or off the head unit. RELEASE Push to release the detachable fron t panel. SLIDE Push slide down the front panel for insert / eject DMP3C player. SOURCE Push to cha nge source in the following sequence: io –...
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    3 Basic Operation 3.1 Radio Mode To select Radio Mode, push the SOURCE button till the Radio Display is shown on the LCD: uto Search / Preset Store • AUTO SEARCH: Press AS button to enter Auto Search mode; it will scan all the stations in the FM band, you can hear that will stay on each station for 5 second s.
  • Page 9: Display Setup

    DD/PTY • Each time when this button is pressed, the PTY mode will toggle in the following order: PTY Music Group -> PTY Speech Group -> PTY Off The current PTY code is displayed on the LCD, use the 6 statio n preset buttons to select the other PTY e the distribut...
  • Page 10: Radio Setup

    3.3 Radio Setup In Radio Setup you can change advanced parameters of the radio tuner. Usually you do not have to touch these settings, use defaults. Push MENU shortl y to go to next menu item. Use VOL+ and VOL- to change setting. TA SEEK, TA ALARM To determine what action will take the radio if the newly tuned station doe s not receive TP...
  • Page 11: Mp3 Playback Mode

    3.4 MP3 Playback Mode To select MP3 Playback Mode, push the SOURCE button till the D start-up lo go displayed. After few seconds, playba ck continues from the previous position when the unit was turned off or the mode was changed to radio. During playback, the display shows the following information: This screen can be cu stomised.
  • Page 12: Mp3 Browser Mode

    3.5 MP3 browser mode The Browser lets you navigate the files stored on the D hard disk or choose confi guration files. The Browser automatically sorts directories containing up to 100 elements (file s, directories, playlists and config files) into alphabetical order; longer lists are displayed in the phys ical order that they are saved on the D disk.
  • Page 13: Mp3 Mark

    DMP3C with the DH100ix head unit The main application of the player is in conjunction with the DH100ix head unit. Push the slid button of the Front Panel at the upper right corner, fold it down and insert the DMP3C into the bay at t he right side behind the Front Panel, such a traditional cassette.
  • Page 14: Transferring Music

    1.1 interface also. The only drawback is the lower transfer speed. If DMP3C is not recognized, please install the WINDOW S USB driver from www.dension.com consult your PC Supplier or system administrator. Of course you are not limited to us e WINDOWS.
  • Page 15: Using Moodlogic

    Note: You do not need DMP3 MANAGER for moodLogic use. 4.3 Using moodLogic features with DMP3 moodLogic features are supported by all Dension DMP3 players without extra cost, just update your player to the latest firmware with DMP3 MANAGER or download them m anually from www.dension.com...
  • Page 16: Instant Mix

    If you get problems using moodLogic features with DMP3, read the User’s Guide aga in and check your inst allation. Visit DENSION support site and check the moodLogic section of Knowledgebase support.dension.com/support-center Contact support@dension.com or open a ticket in the Support Center WEB site on-line for more assistance.
  • Page 17: Using The Dmp3 Manager Program

    If you have installed your own hard disk into the D, you can install D Manager downloading from the www.dension.com site. When you run this program, you are asked to choose the drive where you wish to install D Manager. Although D Manager can be installed...
  • Page 18: Logo Editor

    .LCE file which the D will display when it is switched on and switched off. .LCE files are stored in the \dmp 3\config directory and you can copy ready-made files from www.dension.com to this directory. Logos are selected in DMP3 mod e of the head unit with the browser.
  • Page 19: Playdisplay Editor

    5.6 PlayDisplay Editor The PlayDisplay Editor allows you to customise the D Player Mode display. When you enter the editor you will see the following screen: This allows you to place any of the elements listed in the left hand column onto the display by double-clicking them or highlighting them and clicking the “Add Text Field”...
  • Page 20: Additional Features

    Installation package includes some ready-made .CFG Config files which have the following parameters pre-set: Filename Configuration LOUD_ON *Loudness = On LOUD_OFF *Loudness = Off AVOL_ON *AutoVolume = On AVOL_O *AutoVolume = Off EQ_CL *Equalizer = Class (Treble = -3 dB - Ba ss = -3 dB) EQ_JA *Equalizer...
  • Page 21: Upgrading Software

    6 Upgrading software Dension Audio Systems works to enhance the features of the D and associated DMP3 Manager program. Software versions will always be available free of charge at www.d ension.com To obtain the latest software use the D MANAGER Update menu item which...
  • Page 22: Car Installation

    7 Car installation Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring t emporarily and make sure it is all connected up properly and the unit and system work properly. Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
  • Page 23 Rear Speaker Left+ Black Ground Lead Green/Black Front Speaker Left- Switched Power Lead Green Front Speaker Left+ A typical four-speaker system wiring diagram: Dension Headunit 4 Speakers System Filter Battery Lead Purple Ignition +12V Telephone Mute Pink Ground Power Antenna...
  • Page 24: Reset Button

    • All the function buttons do not operate. • Error symbol on the display. DH100ix 7.4 Connection of Stalk Controller You can connect a Stalk Controller to the DH100ix. Use a SONY RM-X4S or a Connects2 stalk adapter. -X4S functions a re mapp...
  • Page 25: Connection Of External Audio Source

    7.5 Connection of external audio source You can connect an external audio source to DH100ix se ries radios. This feature is useful when you want to listen a DVD play er’s sound or any external audio source. Pin out of the DIN8 connector:...
  • Page 26 Caution • DO NOT insert the Front panel from the left side. Doing so may damage it. • The Front Panel can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, pl ace it in the supported protective case and be careful not to drop it or subject it to stron g shocks.
  • Page 27: Installation Of The Optional Dmp3A Player

    Proper grounding of the car host is essential to avoid such problems and to eliminate noise problems. 8.1Required DMP3A firmware version To use a DMP3A with DH100ix head unit, a version 3.xx firmware is required. If necessary, you can download it from www.dension.com or update your player with the DMP3 MANAGER.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    9 Specifications General Power Supply: DC 12V Polarity Negative Gro Temperature range: +0 - +50 C (operating -20 - +70 C (storage) Head unit Display: Graphic L CD, Multicolour RGB LED backlight Output power: 4x35 W, 4-8 ohm Frequency Ran 87.5-108.0 Intermediate Frequency: 10.7 MHz...
  • Page 29: Error Codes

    10 Error Codes The D signals unexpected events during operation with an error message. The two-digit code appearing beside the message refers to the cause of the problem, and may also hel p to solve it. he first digit of the code refers to th e error category, the second digit refers to the problem source: Communication...
  • Page 30 SmartMedia Error SmartMedia hardware timeout Failure of Smar tMedia card Write/Erase operation fail Failure of Smart Media card Write protected card Remove write protectin g sticker Media changed rd was removed since last operation, initializ ation needed No card No card inserted Unknown Media Card not supported by the DMP3 Illegal card format...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    11 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Dension Audio Systems Ltd. Guarantees that every product is free from physical defe cts in material and work manship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, please contact your local distributor who will advise return procedures.
  • Page 32: Fcc Notice

    Under the copyright laws, neither the documentation nor the software may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Dension Audio Systems Ltd. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.
  • Page 33: Notes

    13 Notes MAN_DH100ix_0200_EN...

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