Caliber RCD 238DAB-BT Car Bluetooth Autoradio User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- CALIBER
Table of Contents
Caliber RCD 238DAB-BT Car Bluetooth Autoradio User Guide
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Place the antenna on the windshield near the ‘A post’
Remove the cover of the A-post
Stick the transparant part of the antenna on the windshield and put the black part on the metal frame.
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Antenna connection
Connect the DAB antenna correctly according to the wiring diagram as described on the page to the left. -
Station search and automatic storage
Press the [MODE] button (8) to switch to DAB mode. After the switch to DAB mode upon first energizing, the system will automatically search and store. If not or if you want to re-scan, press the [SCAN] button (14) to start the search. When the search is completed, it will start playing the first active station. -
Playback DAB+ stations
After a full search the 18 strongest stations automatically will be stored in the three DAB bands. Six presets on each band. To recall the stations, switch between DAB1, DAB2, DAB3 using the [BND] button (11) and use preset buttons (16~21) to switch between 1~6or use the [7 / 8] buttons (12/13).
WARNING
Points to observe for safe usage
- Read this manual carefully before using this disc and the system components. They contain instructions on how to use this product in a safe and effective manner. Alpine cannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
WARNING
This symbol means important instructions. Fail- ure to heed them can result in
injury or material property damage.
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Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safely driving your vehicle.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident. -
Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside noises while driving.
Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE. -
Do not disassemble or alter.
Doing so may result in an accident, fi re or electric shock. -
Use only in cars with a 12V volt negative ground.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fi re, etc. -
Keep small objects such as screws out of the reach of children.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. -
Use the correct ampere rating when replacing fuses.
Failure to do so may result in fi re or electric shock. -
Do not block vents or radiator panels.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fi re.
Use this product for mobile 12V applications.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fi re, electric shock or other injury. -
Do not place hands, fi ngers or foreign objects in insertion slots or gaps.
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product. -
Halt use immediately if a problem appears.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing.
Product cleaning.
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe
stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance
of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.
Temperature.
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C
(+32°F) before turning your unit on.
Moisture condensation.
You may notice the disc playback sound wavering due to condensation. If this
happens, remove the disc from the player and wait about an hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
Damaged disc.
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing a bad disc
could severely damage the playback mechanism.
Maintenance.
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to
your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.
Never attempt the following.
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the player
by the automatic reloading mechanism. Do not attempt to insert a disc into the
unit when the unit power is off.
Inserting discs.
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not attempt to
load more than one disc. Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert
the disc. “Disc error” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc
incorrectly. If “Disc error” continues to be displayed even though the disc
has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a pointed object such
as a ballpoint pen. Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may
result in skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.
Irregular shaped discs.
Be sure to use round shaped discs only for this unit and never use any special
shaped discs. Use of special shaped discs may cause damage to the mechanism.
new discs.
To prevent the disc from jamming, “Disc error” is displayed if discs with
irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted incorrectly. When a
new disc is ejected immediately after initial loading, use your fi nger to
feel around the inside of the centre hole and outside edge of the disc. If you
feel any small bumps or irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of
the disc. To remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside
edge of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert
the disc again.
Installation location.
Make sure that the system will not be installed in a location subjected to:
- Direct sun and heat
- High humidity and water
- Excessive dust
- Excessive vibrations
Correct handling.
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not leave fi
ngerprints on the surface. Do not affi x tape, paper, or gummed labels to the
disc. Do not write on the disc
Disc cleaning.
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the DVD
player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface with a clean,
soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the outer edge. If the surface is
heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a solution of mild neutral
detergent before cleaning the disc.
Disc-accessoires
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting the disc
surface and improving sound quality. However, most of them will infl uence the
thickness and/or diametre of the disc. Using such accessories can cause
operational problems.
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