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1-2.  Display in Destination Setting Mode
(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure are example)

1.  Rotate the control dial, and select the alphanumeric character 

of “0 to F”.

2.  The digit advances by pressing the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] or 

[

> M

 SEEK+] button.

 

The digit returns by pressing the [

 MODE] or [SEEK–

  m

 

.

] button.

3.  The setting is completed by pressing the [PUSH ENTER/

VOICE] button, then the display turns off, the initialization 
operation is done, and the display returns to the clock display.

 

Note: The model to which the remote commander is not attached can 

also be operated by using the remote commander.

1. Press 

the 

[V] or [v] button, and select the alphanumeric char-

acter of “0 to F”.

2.  The digit advances by pressing the [b] button.
 

The digit returns by pressing the [B] button.

3.  The setting is completed by pressing the [ENTER] button, then 

the display turns off, the initialization operation is done, and 
the display returns to the clock display.

US, Canadian

5

2

8

2

A

2

AEP, UK

1

2

8

0

A

1

Russian

1

3

8

0

A

7

E, Australian

1

6

B

0

A

0

Saudi Arabia

1

6

A

0

A

4

2. Confi rmation After Destination Setting
Execute the following operation after completing the destination 
setting, and confi rm a correct destination was set.

Destination setting checking method:
1.  In the state of source off (the clock is displayed on the liquid 

crystal display),  enter the test mode by pressing the buttons in 
order of the [

 4] 

t [MIC 5] t [PAUSE 6] (press only the 

[PAUSE 6] button for two seconds).

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

2.  In the state in which the software main version is displayed 

on the liquid crystal display (refer to following fi gure), enter 
the destination setting value display mode by pressing the [

 

SCRL DSPL] button twice.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

3. Confi rm the alphanumeric character of 12 digits in liquid crys-

tal display is a value correctly input.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

4.  The resetting operation is executed by pressing the [

 

OFF 

SRC] button for 1 second after the confi rming ends, and the 
unit returns to the normal condition.

 

(Displayed characters/values in the following fi gure  are  ex-
ample)

MODEL  IDENTIFICATION
Distinguish by Part No. on the bottom side of a main unit.

4-558-654-0[]

US and Canadian models (UC)

4-558-655-0[]

AEP and UK models (EUR)

4-558-656-0[]

Russian model (RU2)

4-558-657-0[]

E and Australian models (E)

4-558-660-0[]

Saudi Arabia model (EA)

TEST  DISCS
Use following TEST DISC (for CD) when this unit confi rms the 
operation and checks it.

Part No.

   

Description

3-702-101-01 DISC 

(YEDS-18), 

TEST

4-225-203-01 DISC 

(PATD-012), 

TEST

NOTE  OF  PERFORMING  THE  OPERATION  CHECK
When performing the operation check in the state that is removed 
the CD mechanism deck from the main unit, it is necessary to use 
a long fl exible fl at cable.
When performing the operation check, use following fl exible fl at 
cable.

Part No.

   

Description

1-846-819-31 

CABLE FLEXIBLE FLAT (27 CORE)

(Length: 150 mm)

NOTE  OF  REPLACING  THE  KEY  BOARD
When the KEY board is defective, replace the FRONT PANEL 
(SV) ASSY (Ref. No. FP1).

NOTE  OF  REPLACING  THE  IC804,  IC1002, IC1009,    
IC1501  AND  Q1507 to Q1510  ON  THE  MAIN  BOARD
IC804, IC1002, IC1009, IC1501 and Q1507 to Q1510 on the 
MAIN board cannot replace with single. When these parts are 
damaged, replace the complete mounted board.

NOTE  OF  REPLACING  THE  IC1600  ON  THE  AMP BOARD  
AND  THE  COMPLETE  AMP  BOARD
When the IC1600 on the AMP board and the complete AMP board 
are replaced, it is necessary to spread the compound  between the 
AMP board and the heat sink.
Spread the compound (OIL COMPOUND (KS609)) referring to 
the fi gure below.

IMPORTANT  NOTE  OF  “INITIALIZING”
The purpose of “Bluetooth Initialize” is to initialize the Bluetooth 
connection history (HF/Audio Streaming). (To delete the device 
information for the devices that you connected to when searching, 
etc.)
When complete MAIN board is replaced, it is necessary to initial-
ize this unit.
Refer to the following, initialize this unit.

Note: Phonebook data and dialed/received call history can be deleted by 

executing “Bluetooth Initialize”.

Procedure:
1.  In the state of source off (the clock is displayed), press the 

[MENU] button.

2.  Rotate the control dial, and select the “SET BT”.
3.  Press the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] button.
4.  Rotate the control dial, and select the “SET BT INIT”.
5.  Press the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] button, and the message 

“SET INIT-NO” is displayed on the liquid crystal display.

6.  Rotate the control dial clockwise, and the message “SET INIT-

YES” is displayed on the liquid crystal display.

7.  Press the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] button, and the message 

“INITIAL” is blinked on the liquid crystal display.

8. When “Bluetooth Initialize” is completed, the message 

“COMPLETE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display for a 
moment.

9. Press 

the 

[

 MODE] button, and return to the state of source 

off (the clock is displayed) mode.

The unit may not function properly if the 
connectors between the unit and the front panel 
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the 
front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with 
a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. 
Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

ˎ For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the 

connectors, and remove the key from the ignition 
switch.

ˎ Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers 

or with any metal device.

You can cancel the demonstration display which 
appears when the source is off and the clock is 
displayed.

1

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to 
select [SET DISPLAY], then press it.

2

Rotate the control dial to select [SET 
DEMO], then press it.

3

Rotate the control dial to select [SET 
DEMO-OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4

Press 

 (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play 
mode.

OPERATION  CHECK  OF  THE  NFC  AFTER  COMPLET-
ING  THE  REPAIRS
After completing the repairs of this unit, follow the procedure below 
to check normal operation of the NFC.

Note: After checking of NFC operation, be sure to delete the pairing infor-

mation before returning this unit to the customer.

By touching the control dial on the unit with an 
NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and 
connected with the smartphone automatically.

* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology 

enabling short-range wireless communication 
between various devices, such as mobile phones and 
IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data 
communication can be achieved easily just by 
touching the relevant symbol or designated location 
on NFC compatible devices.

For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower 
installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect” 
available at Google Play™ is required. The app may 
not be downloadable in some countries/regions.

1

Activate the NFC function on the 
smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the smartphone.

2

Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with 
the N-Mark part of the smartphone.

Make sure that 

 lights up on the display of the 

unit.

Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark 
part of the smartphone again.

ˎ When making the connection, handle the 

smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.

ˎ One touch connection is not possible when the unit is 

already connected to another NFC compatible device. 
In this case, disconnect the other device, and make 
connection with the smartphone again.

Connecting with a Smartphone by One 
touch (NFC)

and clean the connectors with 

Note: Depending on the connecting device, Signal-strength/Battery-re-

maining indications might not be displayed.

 

  Or, depending on the connecting device, the levels of indications are 

shown incorrectly.

 

  Even if you see no indications or wrong indications, they are not fail-

ures of this unit.

1.  Search for this unit from the Bluetooth device (cellular phone), 

and confi rm whether this unit (model name) is displayed.

2.  Search for the distance of this unit and the Bluetooth device 

(cellular phone) about 5 m apart.

 Confi rm whether the Bluetooth device (or this unit) is dis-

played after it searches.

3.  Do the pairing of the cellular phone and this unit (input of 

passkey).

4.  Connect the cellular phone with this unit, and confi rm  the 

“HF” icon ( ) lights.

5. Confi rm the connection continues even if the distance of the 

cellular phone and this unit is separated by about 5 m.

6.  Set this unit besides the “BT PHONE” source, and call the cel-

lular phone connected with this unit.

 Confi rm the automatic change of this unit into “BT PHONE” 

source, and the change into the screen for incoming calls.

 Confi rm the ring tone is heard from the front speaker.
7.  Take a phone call (press the [

 

CALL] button), and start a 

conversation.

 Confi rm the other person voice is heard from the speaker.
 

Speak toward an external microphone at the following condi-
tion, and confi rm the other party hears its voice (An external 
microphone is connected).

 

Compare the sound quality with a normal set. Confi rm  that 
there is no big difference.

8.  Turn on ACC from off, and confi rm whether this unit connects 

Bluetooth with the cellular phone again.

Note: Depending on the cellular phone, it might not reconnect automati-

cally when ACC is turned on.

Note: Depending on the connecting BT Audio device, track information 

(e.g. track name, playback time) can be on display.

 

If the device doesn’t support AVRCP1.3, or, if AVRCP1.3 feature of 
the device has not been validated with this unit;   

 

the track information won't be shown.

 

Even if there is no track information on display during playback of 
an AVRCP1.3 device, it is not a failure of this unit.

1.  Connect the Bluetooth audio device (or cellular phone with 

Bluetooth audio function) with this unit, and confi rm the “Au-
dio Streaming” icon ( ) lights.

2.  Playback Bluetooth audio. Confi rm the sound is emitted from 

this unit when this unit is switched to “BT AUDIO” source.

3. Confi rm whether Bluetooth audio can be controlled by oper-

ating this unit (the [

> M

 SEEK+], [SEEK–

  m

 

.

] and 

[PAUSE 6] buttons operation).

Note: Varies depending on the connected Bluetooth audio device.

8.  What to Do after Checking
•  After checking, select “SET BT INIT” from the menu list of 

this unit to execute initialization.

 

(Connected device information is deleted)

• 

This unit to be tested, external microphone of attachment

• 

Cellular phone (Recommended SEMC W880 or W910i, or se-
lect from connectable cellular phones list)

•  Bluetooth audio devices (SONY NWZ-A826, or select from 

connectable cellular phones/audio devices list)

• 

Speaker connection (at least Front L/R ch)

• 

DC power supply (12 V)

2. Preparation
• Confi rm the setting of this unit and note down it.
•  Press the [

 

CALL] button and rotate the control dial until 

“SET PAIRING” appears, then press it, confi rm that the Blue-
tooth signal icon (

) is fl ashing.

• 

Turn on the Bluetooth function of the cellular phone.

• 

No other Bluetooth device is making a communication in the 
periphery (within 20 m).

• 

No other this unit are supplied with electric power.

•  There are no two or more wireless LAN access points in the 

periphery (with 50 m) (one is OK).

• 

The set should be tested in a place such as a meeting room, free 
from ambient noise.

• 

The speaker at the far end should be in a place such as another 
meeting room separated acoustically.

4. Setting
Install this unit on the desktop.

5. Precautions
Beware of the following points when conducting the 
talking test:
• 

There is no fault if a talking can be made by adjusting appro-
priately the volume of the telephone of the other party and the 
cellular phone connected through the Bluetooth, besides the 
setup of this unit.

• 

The speaker’s voice will become loud naturally if the periph-
ery is noisy, or become low if quiet (even though the speaker 
intents to talk on the same volume level).

•  The speaker’s voice will become loud naturally if the other 

party’s voice is loud.