planet Audio PM30B MP3 Compatible Digital Media AM-FM Receiver User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Planet Audio

Table of Contents

planet Audio PM30B MP3 Compatible Digital Media AM-FM Receiver
Installation
- Installation Procedures
- Installation Opening
Aux Audio Operation
Bluetooth Operation
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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planet Audio PM30B MP3 Compatible Digital Media AM-FM Receiver

Overview of the Components

(power) / SRC (source) button
VOL (volume) knob, (Push-To-Talk) button, SEL (select/menu) button
BAND button, (answer call) button
AMS(automatic store station, preset station scan, automatic music search)
(pause/play), Preset station 1 button
INT (intro), Preset station 2 button
RPT (repeat), Preset station 3 button
RDM (random), Preset station 4 button
RDM (random), Preset station 4 button
(next 10 tracks), next folder, Preset station 6 button
CLK (clock setting), (end call) button
(tune/seek down, previous track, fast reverse) button
(tune/ seek up, next track, fast forward) button
EQ (Equalizer) button
Hands-free Microphone
MUTE button
Loud(Loudness) button
18. LCD Display
USB Port
AUX IN(aux audio input)jack
Reset button

General Operation
Turn Unit on/off, Change the Source

Press the /SRC button to turn on the unit. Press and hold the /SRC button to turn off the unit.
Press the /SRC button to select the different modes: Radio, USB(with USB device inserted), AUX-IN(auxiliary input) and BT(Bluetooth) modes.

Adjust the volume
Rotate the volume knob to increase or decrease the volume level.

Push-To-Talk
Press the button (volume knob) to access to smartphones voice assistant capability via Bluetooth.

Installation

Installation Procedures

First complete the electrical connections and then check for correctness of connection.

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard which has an opening as shown below.

Insert the mounting sleeve into the dashboard. Then bend the tabs on the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver to achieve fastening of the mounting sleeve.
Make sure that lock lever is flush with the mounting sleeve( not projecting outward).

General Operation
Adjust Menu Options

Press and hold the volume knob to enter into setting menu, then press the volume knob repeatedly to select setting items:
- ILL MID/HI/LOW: This receiver is equipped with 3 brightness settings. Rotate the volume knob to preset the illumination to middle, high or low.
- BASS/TREBLE:-7, -6, ~, 1, 0, +1,~, +6, +7
- BALANCE:L7, L6,~, L1, 0, R1,~,R6, R7
- FADER:R7, R6, ~, R1, 0, F1, ~ ,F6, F7
- Loudness: LOUD ON/OFF
- EQ(Equalizer) Setting: OFF, FLAT, CLASSIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ
- Stereo/Mono: Switches between MONO and STEREO reception mode for radio frequencies.
- DX/LOCAL: Enables or disables the local broadcast mode (LOCAL).
- CLOCK 12/24: Select between 12 hours and 24 hours display.
- AREA US/EU: This car radio is equipped the USA / Europe frequency. Rotate the volume knob to switch between USA and Europe frequency.
Rotate the volume knob to change values.
Setting the Clock
Press the CLK button to display time. Press and hold the CLK button the hours digits start flashing on the display. Set hours by rotating the volume knob. Briefly press the CLK button. The minute digits start flashing.
Set minutes by rotating the volume knob.
Mute On/Off
In power on mode, briefly press the MUTE button to toggle mute on or off.
Preset EQ (Equalizer)
Press the EQ button to toggle: OFF, FLAT, CLASSIC, POP, ROCK, JAZZ.
Loudness on/off
Press the LOUD button to turn on the loudness to reinforce the output of bass frequencies, press again to turn it off.
USB Port
Connect to a USB device for audio play, or charging of a mobile phone.
Hands-free Microphone
To receive your voice when you calling by using this bluetooth handsfree system.
Aux Audio Input Jack
Connect to the headphone jack on an external device (e.g. a mobile phone or MP3 player) for audio play.

Installation
Connect all wiring harness and slide the head unit into the mounting sleeve until it clicks into place.

Wiring Connection

+12V DC Negative Ground.
Only support speakers of 4 ohms or above.
The maximum current of the Amp remote trigger is 200mA.
The equipment shall be protected by the circuit with max. 10 Amperes of the front end of DC source.

General Operation
Reset Push the RESET button with a thin object with a pointed end to reset the unit. This function may be used when the LCD does not display normally or sound is distorted, or when any of controls are disabled.

Radio Operation
Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency In radio mode, press and hold the SEL button (volume knob) to enter setting menu, then press the volume knob repeatedly to access the state of the USA and Europe frequency, then rotate the volume knob to switch between USA and europe frequency. The system will change the frequency setting in about 3 seconds.

Change Bands
In radio mode, shortly press the BAND button to switch between the FM1(F1), FM2(F2), FM3(F3) and AM1(A1), AM2(A2) bands.

To Store / Recall Preset Stations
The radio can be stored 6 preset stations for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2) for a total of 30 preset stations.

To memorize a station:
Press and hold the desired preset buttons (1-6) to save a radio station.
To recall a preset station:
Briefly press the respective station button (1-6) to recall the corresponding preset station.

Manual Tuning
In the radio mode: Press and hold the or button to enter the manual tuning mode. In manual tuning mode, briefly press the or button to search the next or previous frequency step by step.

Seek Tuning
In radio mode, press the or button, the automatic search will start, it will search upward or downward for the strong signal radio station within the current band. The auto searching will stop until find a station. Automatic Store Preset station (AMS) Press and hold the AMS button to store 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations automatically. press the AMS button to recall each preset station that stored in the memories in each band.

USB Operation
Play MP3/WMA music inside a USB stick. Insert the USB stick with MP3 /WMA music’s into the USB port, it will play automatically.
Note: the USB port also supports charging mobile phone, the maximum charging ability is 5V/1A. Select Next Track or Previous Track In the USB mode, briefly press the or button to play the the next or previous track.

Fast Forward/Reverse Press and hold the or button to fast forward or reverse a track.

Play / Pause
Press the button to interrupt the playback of a music (pause function). Press this button again to continue the playback.

Introduction Scan
Press the INT button to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
Press again to stop the introduction scan, and play the current track.

Repeating the track
Press the RPT button to toggle between RPT ONE (Continuously repeat current track) and RPT FOD (Continuously repeat all tracks in current folder), RPT ALL (Play all track).

Playing all tracks in random
Press RDM once, play all tracks randomly. Press RDM once again, exit from random playback.

Track/Folder Navigation

Press the -10/+10 buttons to jump 10 tracks backward or forward.
It is required that over 10 tracks be available on the storage medium.
Press and hold the -10/+10 button to select the previous or the next folder. (If there are folders on the storage medium.)

Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format

Press the AMS button to enter track search mode.
Rotate the volume knob to select the number of your favorite track with high speed.
When the desired track number appears, confirm your selection by pressing the access the knob.

Aux Audio Operation

Using this socket, it is possible to hear the sound of other playback devices such as MP3 players, CD players etc. through the car loudspeaker.

Please connect the external device with a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug to the AUX socket.
Press the SRC button repeatedly until “AUX IN” appears in the display.
You hear the playback from the external device via the loudspeakers. You can adjust the volume of the external device to a comfortable level with the volume control of this device.

Bluetooth Operation

Pair and Connect
Pair the mobile phone with the device before using it.

In any mode, prior to pairing and connecting, the BT logo is flashing in the LCD indicating that no device is connected. To begin pairing, enable BT mode on your mobile phone.
When the phone finds the car audio system, the “PLANET AUDIO PM30B” name will be displayed.
Choose the “PLANET AUDIO PM30B” from the device list to pair and connect with the car audio system. Upon confirming, the BT logo will stop flashing.
When pairing is complete, the mobile phone audio will automatically transfer to the car audio system whenever a call is made or received, or when the mobile phone plays music.

Disconnect or reconnect the Bluetooth connection Press and hold the button to disconnect or reconnect the Bluetooth connection.

Answer a Call

When the mobile phone is called, the incoming telephone number displays on the LCD.
To receive the call, press the button on the front panel.

Reject or End a Call
To reject or end the call, press the button on the front panel.

Redial Last Dialed Number
Press the button on the front panel to redial the last dialed phone number.

Bluetooth Operation
Switch Audio Between Car Audio and mobile Phone During a call, press the volume knob to switch the audio source from the car audio system back to your mobile phone.
Audio Streaming (A2DP)
The unit supports A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile) wireless streaming audio from your Bluetooth mobile device directly to your head unit. You can also control your music from the front panel of the head unit using AVRCP (audio video remote control profile).

After pairing, connecting and enabling streaming audio from a compatible mobile device,
press the SRC button to enter BT mode and the “BT AUDIO” will be shown on the LCD display.
When a mobile device is paired, music played through that device will automatically be heard through the car audio system.
Press the phone. or button to play the next or previous on the mobile
Press the button to pause or resume music playback.

Push-To-Talk
This Push-To-Talk feature allows direct access to Android and IOS smart-phones voice assistant capability when user establish the bluetooth connection between user’s smartphone and this receiver. Simply connect directly from this receiver via Bluetooth with button (volume knob).
Note:
Before using the Push-To-Talk, user must enable the mobile data on user’s smartphone. To use the navigation feature, switch to the BT Audio source to hear voice commands over your vehicles speakers.

Troubleshooting

I f you suspect something is wrong, immediately switch power off. Do not use the unit in abnormal condition, for example without sound, or with smoke or foul smell. Otherwise this can cause fire or electric shock. Immediately stop using it and call the store where you purchased it. Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

General

1. Car’s engine switch is not on. Turn you car’s key to ACC or ON.
2. Cable is not correctly connected. Check the connection.
3. Fuse is burnt. Replace fuse.
4. Volume is in mute or minimum. Check volume or mute on/off, adjust volume to a desired level. The operation keys do not work.
5. The built-in micro- computer is not operating properly due to noise. Press the RESET button to restore the program to zero.

Radio

1. Much noise in broadcasts. Station or signal is too weak. Select other stations of stronger signal level.
2. Insert the antenna cable firmly into the antenna socket of this car radio.
3. Preset station is reset. Battery cable is not correctly connected. Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.

USB is connecting but no sound

1. USB connection is not good. Take it out and insert again.
2. USB is damaged or no music file inside. Change to another USB, or record music inside it.