Dear customer! Thank you for purchasing our product. For safety, it is strongly recommended to read this manual carefully before connecting, operating and/or adjusting the product and keep the manual for reference in the future. Table of contents Table of contents............................1 Important safeguards...........................2 Accessories..............................3 Installation/Connection ..........................4...
Important safeguards Read carefully through this manual to familiarize yourself with this high-quality sound system. The beginning of operation is the moment of the unit installation. Before use the device in winter it is recommended to heat up the passenger compartment during 20 seconds or to the operation temperature.
Accessories 1. Receiver 1 pc 2. Front panel 1 pc 3. Carrying case 1 pc 4. ISO connector 1 pc 5. Mounting parts: Hexagon nut M5 T 2 pcs Mounting box 1 pc Release keys 2 pcs Metal bar 1 pc Plain washer 2 pcs Outer trim ring...
Installation/Connection Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with the normal driving function of the driver. Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring and make sure that the unit works properly. Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the vehicle.
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1. Install the sleeve into the dashboard; ensure it is installed with the correct side and there are no obstacles (wires, dashboard elements, etc) for the unit installation. 2. After installing the sleeve into the dashboard, bend tabs fitting to the size of the dashboard to fix the sleeve in place.
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2. DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B) For this method, use the screw holes in the lateral sides of the unit. Fix the unit with the help of the factory radio mounting brackets. 1. Select a position in which the screw holes of the brackets (3) are aligned with the screw holes in the unit body, and screw in two screws (2) in each side.
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Cautions: The control panel can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case and be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks. The rear connector that connects the main unit and the control panel is an extremely important part. Be careful not to damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Electrical connections Notes: In spite of having any kinds of speaker system, must use 4 ohms impedance of speaker to reduce the distortion during high volume level. Prohibit to make the conductors of auto antenna and ground touch with each other.
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Using the ISO Connector If your car is equipped with the ISO connector, then connect the ISO connectors as illustrated. For connections without the ISO connectors, check the wiring in the vehicle carefully before connecting, incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. Cut the connector, connect the colored leads of the power cord to the car battery as shown in the colour code table below for speaker and power cable connections.
Control elements Front panel 1. EJECT button 2. Disc slot 3. LCD display 4. PREV/NEXT knob/MODE button 5. AUX in 6. POWER button 7. LOUD button 8. F/PS button 9. 6/UP10 button 10. 5/DN10 button 11. 4/RDM button 12. 3/RPT button 13.
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Inner panel 1. Disc slot 2. Panel status indicator 3. RESET button (hole) Pressing RESET hole will erase the clock setting and stored stations. Panel status indicator lights up when you slide the panel down, flashes when you remove the panel.
General operations Power button Press any button (except RELEASE and EJECT buttons) to switch the unit on. The display will show a message “WELCOME”. Press and hold POWER button to switch the unit off. Note: After the unit is off, volume level and radio current settings will be memorized, and when you turn the unit on it will resume the stored status you set.
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Clock setting You can set the clock displayed on the LCD. Press CLK button, then press and hold this button for 3 seconds; clock will blink on the display. Rotate VOL knob clockwise to set hours. Rotate VOL knob anti- clockwise to set minutes.
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Select SEEK 1 or SEEK 2. Seek 1: In Radio mode rotate and hold PREV/NEXT knob. The radio will seek the next strong and clear frequency station. Repeat to seek more stations in your listening area with a strong signal. Seek 2: In Radio mode rotate and hold PREV/NEXT buttons for station search.
Radio operations BAND selection Press repeatedly BAND button to select your desired radio band in radio mode: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 (MW1), AM2 (MW2). Each band can store 6 preset stations, for a total of 30 preset memory stations. Tuning Rotate repeatedly PREV/NEXT knob to manually adjust the radio frequency.
Disc operations Loading/Eject a disc Insert the disc with the printed side facing upward into the slot. The CD will play automatically. If the disc is not removed from the slot within 10 seconds, it will automatically be loaded into the slot again.
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Repeat playback During disc playback, press 3/RPT button to repeat the current track playback. Press again to cancel. Random playback During disc playback, press 4/RDM button to start random playback of the tracks. Press again to cancel. ID3 Tag function If a MP3 file has ID3 Tag information it will be displayed on the LCD.
MP3/WMA overview Notes on MP3 and WMA MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard. This product allows playback of MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. The unit can read MP3 files written in the format compliant with ISO 9660. However it does not support the MP3 data written by the method of packet write.
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Notes on creating your own CD-Rs or CD-RWs containing MP3 files To enjoy high quality sound, we recommend converting to MP3 files with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and a fixed bit rate o f 128 kbps. Do not store more than 256 MP3 files per disc. For ISO 9660 - compliant format, the maximum allowable depth of nested folders is 8, including the root directory (folder).
Handling compact discs Handling compact discs Do not insert anything other than a CD into the CD loading slot. Do not use cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged discs as they may cause skipping or noise damage the player. Handle the disc only by the edges (as shown in the picture). To keep discs clean do not touch its surface. Store discs in their cases when not in use.
Troubleshooting guide Below is a table describing simple measures that can help you eliminate most problems likely to emerge when this unit is in use. If below measures do not help, turn to a service center or to the nearest dealer. Symptom Cause Solution...
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the radio station automatic connected the signals are too a station manually. selection does not work. weak. The display shows an error Possible disc error. Reset the unit by pressing RESET hole. message (ERROR 1 – 11) Ensure the disc is inserted correctly one time.
Specification General Power supply 12 V DC Current consumption max. 10 Maximum power output 50Wx4 channels Fuse 1A & 10A Dimensions (L x W x H) 162 x 178 x 50 mm Temperature range - +60 Installation angle – +/-30 FM stereo radio Frequency range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz...
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