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ESN security

How to operate the ESN (Key CD) security

How to program the Key CD

1Check that the power of the main unit is in standby.

2While pressing button [6], press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button, and hold both for more than one second.

The "SEC" message appears on the display and changes to the "DISC" message after two seconds.

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  • If a CD has already been inserted, a "SEC" message appears, and then the front panel opens and the CD is ejected.

  • If a security is activated, programming the Key CD is not available.

3Press the [ (OPEN/EJECT)] button.

The front panel opens.

4Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

A "SEC" message appears, then the Key CD is ejected. The front panel will close automatically.

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  • If there is a problem with the inserted CD, an "ERR" message will appear for two seconds and the CD will be ejected. Reinsert the ejected CD.

  • If the "ERR" message appears on the display twice in a row, the "CHANGE" message will be displayed for two seconds. In this case, try another CD.

  • Copy Protected CD and MP3/WMA CD-ROM cannot be programmed for Key CD security.

  • The Security indicator will flash whenever the vehicle's ignition is switched off.

How to cancel the Key CD

1Check that the power of the main unit is in standby.

2While pressing button [6], press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button, and hold both for more than one second.

The "SEC" message appears on the display and changes to the "DISC" message after two seconds.

3Press the [ (OPEN/EJECT)] button.

The front panel opens.

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  • If a CD has already been inserted, a "SEC" message appears, and then the front panel opens and the CD is ejected.

4Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

"CANCEL" will be displayed and the CD will be ejected. ESN is now deactivated.

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  • If a CD other than the Key CD is inserted, the registration cannot be cancelled. In this case, the "ERR" message is displayed for two seconds, and the CD playback mode is activated.

5Press the [ (OPEN/EJECT)] button.

The front panel closes.

How to change the Key CD

1First, cancel the existing Key CD.

How to cancel the Key CD.

2Next, program a new Key CD.

How to program the Key CD.

How to resume normal operation (ESN security lock out)

If power is disconnected while ESN security is active (a Key CD was programmed), operation is disabled until power is restored and the main unit unlocked. Follow this procedure to resume normal operation.

1When the power is turned on after the battery power has been disconnected, the "SEC" message is displayed for two seconds. The message then changes to the "DISC" message. Press the [(OPEN/EJECT)] button.

2Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

"OK" will be displayed for two seconds and the CD will begin playing.

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  • If the incorrect CD is inserted, an "ERR_ " (“ERR” and error number) message will appear for two seconds, after which the CD will be ejected.

  • If the "ERR5" (the 5th time an error has occurred) message appears on the display, the "HELP" message will appear, and the CD will be ejected. When the "HELP" message appears, carry out the operations for ESN security lock out by following the procedure in What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?.

  • You must be use the same CD used for Key CD programming; a duplicate CD may not work properly.

What happens if an incorrect CD is inserted?

1After the 5th incorrect attempt, the "HELP" message will be displayed for five seconds.

"HELP" will be displayed for 5 seconds. Then the serial number will be displayed.

2Press the [ (OPEN/EJECT)] button to close the front panel.

3While pressing button [6], press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button, and hold both for five seconds.

"SEC" will be displayed for two seconds. Then the six digit rolling code will be displayed.

4Press the [SCREEN/TEXT] button.

"DISC" flashes on the display.

You will have five more attempts to insert correct disc.

5Insert the Key CD into the disc slot.

"OK" will be displayed for two seconds and then the CD will be ejected.

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  • If an incorrect CD is inserted, an "ERR_ " (“ERR” and error number) message will appear for two seconds, after which the CD will be ejected.

  • This process cancels the protection for ESN main unit.

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  • If after 5 tries the correct Key CD is not inserted, the display reads "CALL". Contact Eclipse for assistance.
It is easy to forget the name of your Key CD. Make a note of the album name to remind yourself ( IMPORTANT RECORD YOUR “KEY CD (SECURITY CODE)”HERE... STORE YOUR “KEY CD (SECURITY CODE)”ALONG WITH YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL. ).