SSL ML41B - Car Receiver Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Installation and Removal Steps
2 Front Panel
3 Wiring Diagram
4 Remote Control Battery
5 Remote Functions
6 Basic Operation
7 Audio Adjustments
8 FM Tuner
9 USB/SD Playback
10 Bluetooth
11 AUX-ln Mode
12 Specifications
13 Troubleshooting
14 Safety Instruction
15 Documents / Resources
- 15.1 References
- 15.2 Download manual

Installation and Removal Steps

Installation
Before starting any electrical work on your vehicle, always make sure to disconnect the Negative (ground) battery cable.

This is security installation; please refer to the illustration and detailed step-by-step installation:

Using the radio sleeve, insert into the DIN sized opening of the vehicle or if you are using an installation kit, insert into the installation kit.
Using a flat-head screw driver, bend the tabs around the sleeve to secure into the opening
Find a location behind the radio where the back strap will be attached to the vehicle.
1. The rear chassis bolt will be attached to the unit and through the back strap to secure.

Front Panel

Key Description

SD port
PREV
Mute/Light
Volume, Power, EQ
Microphone
Source
NEXT
Display screen
USB Port
Clock
Reset
Band/Scan
IR (Remote Receiver)
Preset 1 / Play, Pause
Preset 2 / Intro
Preset 3 / Repeat
Preset 4 / Random Play
Preset 5 / Answer
Preset 6 / End Call
AUX Input

Wiring Diagram

MODEL NO.: ML41B
FM/MP3 PLAYER
12V 10A NEGATIVE GROUND

FREQUENCY RANGE:
FM 87.5MHz-107.9MHz

FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CALL: 888-38-STORM

SEE INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR WIRING CONFIGURATIONS FAILURE TO WIRE CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO UNIT, AND WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY 4 ~ 8 OHM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ONLY

WIRING DIAGRAM

1	Battery 12V (YELLOW)
2	Ground (BLACK)
3	Remote AMP Wire (BLUE)
4	ACC power (RED)
5	Right Front speaker (+)(GRAY)
6	Right Front speaker (-)(GRAY/BLACK)
7	Left Front speaker (+)(WHITE)
8	Left Front speaker (-)(WHITE/BLACK)
9	Right Rear speaker (+)(PURPLE)
10	Right Rear speaker (-)(PURPLE/BLACK)
11	Left Rear speaker (+)(GREEN)
12	Left Rear speaker (-)(GREEN/BLACK)

Remote Control Battery

Press and hold the small lock and pun to remove the battery holder.
Put the battery into slot in the right way as illustrated.
Insert the battery holder into remote control.
1. Please note battery polarity when re-interesting.

Remote Functions

Power On/Off
MODE
MUTE
Preset 1 / PAUSE/PLAY
Preset 2 / INT
Preset 3 / RPT
Preset 4 / RDM
Preset 5 / FOLDER-
Preset 6 / FOLDER+
LOUD
VOL+
EQ
PREV / Previous Folder
NEXT / Next Folder
SEL
AMS
VOL-
BAND
SCAN
CLOCK
Light On/Off

Basic Operation

Power On/Off
In standby status, long press to powerit off, short press into power it on.

Mode
When powered ON. press MODE button to cyde through the Sources:
FM→USB→SD→AUX→BT→FM
(Note: SD and/or USB will not displayif Media is not present)
Default Source: FM

Volume
In the state of power on. rotary encoder to let the volume up/down. By remote. short press VOL- button to minus volume, short press VOL+ button to plus volume.
Volume Range 0~40

Audio Adjustments

Volume "SEL"
When the unit is ON, to access Audio settings, press the volume knob:
BASS > TREBLE > BALANCE > FADER > LOUD > EQ > ST > DX > USA > VOL
(Note: With ST/DX/USA when it's in FM)

BASS: To adjust, select bass, and rotate volume left or right: -7 ~ +7
TREBLE: To adjust and rotate volume left or right: -7 ~ +7
BALANCE: To adjust and rotate volume leftorright: L7 ~ R7
FADER: To adjust and rotate volume left or right: F7 ~ B7
LOUD Rotate left or right to turn it on or off.
Default OFF
ST: Turn it left or right to turn it ST or MONO.
Default ST
DX:(Distance):Turn it left or right to turn it DX or LOCAL
Default: DX
Tuner Region: Rotate left or right to choose USA or European.
Default: USA

EQ
To select.and cycle through EQ rotate volume: POP > JAZZ > CLAS > ROCK > COU > NORM

Mute
Press the MUTE button to completely mute the audio output.

Button Illumination
To turn OFF. press and hold MUTE for 2 seconds
Tot urn ON, press and hold MUTE for 2 seconds
By remote, short press LIGHT button to turn ON/OFFbutton light.

Clock Function
Press CLOCK to display clock
If there is no operation within 3 seconds (10 seconds when in standby state), Press and Hold (2 seconds) to remove clock from display
Hour/Minute adjust method: in clock mode, Press and Hold "CLK" for 2 seconds.
Press CLK to change between hour and minute. when it's in this mode. the "00" will flash, to change rotate Volume. Rotating Left will decarease the time, while rotating Right will increase the time.
To store the time, press and Hold "CLK"

FM Tuner

Automatic Scan
Press and Hold "BAND" for 2 seconds
(Remote) Press "SCAN" button
To cancel scan press "BAND", or by remote "SCAN"

FM Bands (FM 1, FM 2, FM 3)
Press "BAND" to cycle through FM 1. FM 2, FM 3. etc....
Each Band can store up to 6 Presets, for a total of 18 FM presets.

Manual/Auto tuning
Press or to tune manually.
Press and Hold either to search in its respective direction. It will autornaticaltv stop once the first signal is received.

USB/SD Playback

Play/Pause

Press the to pause the music.

The music will automatically start paving from the mediawhen it is instered.
If the USB/SD source is changed, it will pause the music that is currently playing and resume once the USB/SD source is chosen again.

Scan

To SCAN, Press 2/INT to start scanningthe tracks on the media.
Each track will play for 10 seconds.
To cancel Scan mode, press 2/INT

Repeat

To REPEAT a track, press the RPT button. The repeat icon witl flash on the display.
To cancel the REPEAT function, press the RPT button once more.

Random

Press 4/RDM to enter Random mode.
To cancel Random mode, press 4/RDM

Folders

Press 5/ for Previous Folders
Press 6/ to Advance Folders

Direct Track Access

Press and Hold , use the volume knob to rotate and select the track. The track will only be able to be selected in the current folder.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Pairing

On your device(phone), go to the Bluetooth Settings and search for: "SSL ML41B"

Answering Calls

To answer an incoming call. on the unit Press on the unit.
When using the remote, Press

Ending/lgnore a Call

To End/lgnore a call, Press on the unit.
While using the remote. Press

Redial

While in the Bluetooth mode, Press to redial the last number.

Private Call

During a call to transferto the mobile device, Press
The audio will mute for the duration of the call.
To re-direct the callback to the unit. press to transfer from the mobile device.

Disconnect/connect mobile phone Bluetooth

Short press to stop Bluetooth function, short press again to connect Bluetooth.
(Only for the matched mobile phone Bluetooth)

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

While in Bluetooth mode, press to start playing music from your mobile device*
(*Note: your device must support A2DP, for music playback)
To control tracks, use the buttons.

AUX-ln Mode

AUX
Change the MODE to AUX. A 3.5mm cable is required from the device to the unit.
(Note: Power, Mode, Volume, Loud, Mute are the only functions that function in Aux Mode)

Specifications

Bluetooth	Bluetooth V2.1
Bluetooth Supported Profiles	A2DP, HFP
Maximum RF Transmit Power	Class II
Maximum Power	40W x 4 @ 4 Ω
Speaker Impedance	4-8Ω
Frequency response	40Hz-18KHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	> 65dB (FM Mode)
Volume control	Bass +9 dB @ 100 Hz
Volume control	Treble ± 9dB @ 10 KHz
Tuning Range	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHZ
Usable Sensitivity	<25 dB
Separation	<33 dB
T.H.D.	> 0.7% (Stereo)
Signal Selectivity	> 60 dB
Power Requirements	+12 V DC (Negative Ground)
Dimensions Approx.	7.2" x 2.1" x 3.7" (w/h/d)
Approx. Mounting Dimensions	7.4" x 2.3" x 5.2" (w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 0.8 lbs

Troubleshooting

If any issues should arise that are not covered below, please contact our technical service department.

Faults	Causes	Solutions
Bluetooth	Bluetooth cannot be used	Check if Bluetooth on mobile device is turned on, and is paired and connected.
Does not play MP3 from mobile device	Bluetooth not connected. Compatibility issue	Please see above for Bluetooth. Checkto see if your mobile device iscompatible with audio streaming (A2DP)
Will not power on	It is not powered on	If the vehicle power is properly installed, turn the key to the ACC position.
Will not power on	Fuse is burnt.	Replace the fuse with same type and rating. Check all connections and make sure they are properly terminated.
No sound	Audio is muted	Adjust the volume to your required level.
No sound	Wires are improperly connected.	Check the wiring diagram and make sure wires are properly connected.
Failure of reading USB/SD	Poor contact	Please pull out the device and re-insert it. The unit will only play MP3 files
Noises and sound distortion	Speakers	Check speakers
Noises and sound distortion	Speaker cables are shorted.	Properly connect wires.
Failure of Radio	Antenna not working	Check your vehicle for a powered antenna connection
Failure of Radio	Weak signal	Change the "DX" or "Local" settings
Stop working	CPU can not work normally	Turn off the power and power it on again.
Stop working	Files are damaged.	Skip this file and please select next file,

Safety Instruction

This unit is designed to work with a +12 V DC, Negative Ground electrical system.
When replacing the fuse, always replace with the same type and fuse rating.
To avoid electric shock caused by short circuit, or any unnecessary damage and fire, please prevent the product from a wet environment and water.