PYLE PLT85BTCM 7 Inch Bluetooth Headunit Receiver User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Pyle
Table of Contents
- PYLE PLT85BTCM 7 Inch Bluetooth Headunit Receiver
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions:
- Precautions & Warnings
- Button Layout
- Front Panel and Buttons
- App Screen – Interface Layout
- Settings
- Sound
- Wheel
- Trouble Shooting
- Wiring
- DVD
- Bluetooth
- Rear View Backup Camera
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
PYLE PLT85BTCM 7 Inch Bluetooth Headunit Receiver
Product Information
Specifications:
- Brand: Pyle Audio
- Model: PLT85BTCM
- Features:
- 7-inch Touch Screen
- Built-in Mic for Hands-Free Call Answering
- CD/DVD Player
- USB/SD Card Readers
- AM/FM Radio
- AUX Input
- License Plate Mount Rear View Backup Camera
- Bluetooth Connectivity
Product Usage Instructions:
Power On/Off:
To turn the unit on or off, use the power button located on the front
panel. Press the power button once to turn the unit on and press it again to
turn it off.
Input Source Selection:
Press the HOME button to access the main menu interface. Navigate using the
directional buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down) to select different input sources
such as CD/DVD player, radio, USB, SD card, AUX input, or Bluetooth interface.
Bluetooth Connectivity:
To pair your device with the Bluetooth headunit receiver, access the
Bluetooth settings in your device and search for available devices. Select
“PLT85BTCM” from the list of available devices and pair it. You can now make
hands-free calls and stream audio through the Bluetooth connection.
Rear View Backup Camera:
Connect the PLCM18BC Rear View Backup Camera to the designated ports on the
headunit receiver. The camera provides a rearview image to assist with parking
and reversing. Ensure proper wiring connection according to the provided
instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
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Q: How do I adjust the EQ settings?
A: To adjust the EQ settings, navigate to the sound settings in the main menu interface. You can customize the equalizer settings based on your preferences for bass, treble, balance, and fade. -
Q: Can I play DVDs with this unit?
A: Yes, this headunit receiver comes with a built-in CD/DVD player. Simply insert your DVD into the player, and you can control playback using the remote control or the buttons on the front panel. -
Q: How do I set up the AM/FM radio?
A: To listen to AM/FM radio stations, select the radio option from the main menu interface. Use the automatic search feature (AMS) to scan for available stations or manually tune in by entering the frequency. You can save your favorite stations for quick access.
Thank you for choosing Pyle Audio!
To enjoy of the unit’s features, along with proper and safe operation, please
be sure to read through this manual before use. It is especially important to
thoroughly understand and follow all system warnings and precautions. Keep the
manual in a safe location for future reference when necessary. Contact your
dealer or the nearest authorized repair center for any service, repair or
technical support assistance.
Note: Pyle Audio is constantly aiming to improve the customer experience and your receiver’s features and specifications are continually changing for the better, with improvements to the user interface experience, software updates, bug fixes, etc. System descriptions and features reflected as herein stated by this user manual serves to express the Pyle Audio Headunit Receiver features at the current production period. We reserve the right to change terms and conditions of system specifications, features and descriptions at any time, as we continue to improve and provide our customers with upgrades in safety, performance and system operation in general. For questions, comments and concerns, visit PyleAudio.com for more information.
Compatibility
This unit is a standard “Single Din” sized radio. Check to see that your
vehicle accepts a Single Din sized radio. This unit conforms to the standard
size and dimensions of a Single Din radio.
Precautions & Warnings
Please take a moment to read through this information booklet and heed all
precautions to ensure a positive user experience.
For your safety, you must not operate the head unit’s controls while driving.
Make sure you have the volume set to a level where external sounds are still
audible.
Do not watch the monitor, or attempt to operate any of the multimedia features
while driving. If the parking brake is not engaged video playback will be
disabled for your safety.
Cleaning
- Clean the LCD with a slightly damp cloth. Keep the screen clean and free of any debris.
- Do not use solvents such as alcohol, benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray.
- When wiping the screen be sure not to scratch the surface.
Temperature
In cold weather, check for condensation on the disc. If found, wipe the
moisture from the disc and do not operate your player for an hour until
condensation disappears from the unit’s optical reader.
System Handling
Screen may not be clear if the temperature of the vehicle is too cold or too
hot. The picture will return as the car’s temperature returns to normal. Never
touch the screen, or operate the touch screen, with anything besides your
fingers). When the display is subject to direct sunlight and glare, the unit
may become hot resulting in possible damage to the LCD display. Avoid exposing
the display to excessive sunlight as much as possible.
Note: Driving on rough terrain may cause the disc to skip during
playback.
In the event of a malfunction, never open the unit’s casing or lubricate any parts. Contact Sound Around USA for repair information. If liquid or any other foreign substances enter the unit, turn the power off immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized repair center. If you notice smoke, irregular noises or smells coming from the unit, power off immediately and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized repair center. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the unit as there are sensitive and high voltage electronic components which can cause damage to the unit, or to one’s self, if handled improperly. Be sure to consult your dealer or the nearest authorized repair center for any technical assistance.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against any harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the unit may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If the unit is found to cause harmful interference the user is encouraged to consult an experienced radio technician.
Remote Control
Factory batteries are sometimes depleted from extended storage time. Replace
the batteries if the unit does not respond to the remote. Also note that Pyle
Receiver Remotes are universal and used between multiple radio models, which
may or may not, have some buttons/functions that do not work or provide other
functionality with your receiver headunit. If some functions respond your
remote is not defective. Contact parts at
www.PyleAudio.com. Goto “contact us” – “parts” if
you believe your remote is defective.
Button Layout
Front Panel and Buttons
Turning Power On
- Turn on the engine key to the “ACC” or “ON” position
- Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds
-When the engine key is turned to the off position the unit is turned off - Status Bar (Along top of radio screen and app screen)
- Home Icon – Switch between “app screen” and “radio interface”
- Moon and star Icon – Turn off display (Awaken by tapping screen)
- Time display
- Current volume setting
- Media status icons (Illuminate to show media is available)
App Screen – Interface Layout
A flashing app in this screen indicates that it is a currently selected source .
*Please Note: GPS – Navigation and CD/DVD options and applications may only be found in select receiver stereo systems, which include these, and other, additional/special features — not all Py models come equipped with GPS Navigation and /or CD/DVD players.
Settings
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Scrolling
Use the red bar to scroll through the list of all available options. -
Turn on/ off
Many settings can be toggled on or off in this screen
*Note: Factory setup is not adjustable by user. Do not attempt to enter this setup menu.
Set Time
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Time Options
Turn GPS auto update and 12 hour clock settings on and off here. Visit www.PyleAudio.com to learn more about model specific information. -
Date and Time
Use the up and down arrows to set the date and time accordingly.
Sound
- Fade/ Balance
Hold and drag left, right up or down to control the fade and balance of your audio output.
Aux
Auxiliary input (rear RCA jacks) allow audio and video from external devices
to be displayed or played through the unit. Auxiliary output (rear RCA jacks)
allow audio and video to be sent out to external devices.
- Customization – Use the settings to adjust and optimize the display quality.
Note: auxiliary app will display “No Signal” if no video signal is connected. Screen controls will not become active until external video signal is detected.
Calendar
Displays the day, month and year.
Use forward and back arrows the view past or future months Selected dates are
highlighted in blue
Note: Calendar does not allow entry of appointments. Date must be set
within system settings
Calculator
A handy little app for simple calculations
EQ – Equalizer
Radio
- Scanning: Press, hold, and drag the slider to quickly tune the radio.
- Current Station: The currently selected station will be displayed in the center. Press the forward and back arrows to change the current station.
- Favorite Stations: Press and hold one of the six preset slots to set and save a selection for later.
SD – Flash Memory File Browsing
Warning: Do not attempt to browse files while operating the vehicle
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Browsing Files
File location is displayed.
Use “Back Arrow” to return to the previous folder -
Selecting Files
The files and folders of your storage media are displayed.
Once the desired folder is located, select it and press “check icon” to open
USB – Flash Memory File Browsing
Plug in flash drives to access music video and photos.
Video
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Brightness, Contrast, Hue
Press, hold and drag to adjust the brightness, contrast and hue of the display. -
Presets
Select to automatically adiust the displav settings.
Wheel
Installing Steering Wheel Control
Note on compatibility: This unit is a dual wire code learning Steering wheel
interface, adaptable to any vehicle with existing steering wheel controls.
This unit can wire directly to your vehicle’s steering wheel column and does
not, but may, require a 3ra party steering wheel control interface. Pyle Audio
Technical support can assist you in interfacing into vehicles with existing
steering wheel controls. For additional help, contact Pyle Technical Support
and be sure to supply Year Make Model and options of vehicle so that proper
instructions can be supplied. Key 1 and Key 2 wires are used for setting up
steering wheel controls. The location of the attachment wires in the steering
wheel column varies between different vehicle makes and models.
Steering Wheel Controls
Select the command in the application, then press the corresponding button on
the wheel to teach the unit how to behave when steering wheel controls are
used. To enter the steering wheel menu it will prompt you for a 4 digit pass
code you will need to enter ‘0000’. Then you can manually program each desired
option following the on screen instructions. (Note: This feature is not
compatible with all vehicle types).
Trouble Shooting
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Q: Unit doesn’t power up
A: Use a multi-meter to check for 12v+ to red and yellow wires. Check for proper Ground on the Black wire. -
Q: My video does not play
A: Attach “PARK” wire to parking break. When this wire is grounded the video will play (Grounding trigger of the parking brake) -
Q: Reverse camera does not come up on the screen
A: Attach “BACK” wire to reverse tail light 12v+ (Make sure camera is and sending video signal) -
Q: Can I set up steering wheel control?
A: Key 1 and Key 2 wires need to be wired to your vehicle’s steering wheel column -
Q: The time I set is not saved after device reboot
- A: Are other setting saved? If not: Check that yellow memory wire is attached to 12v+ constant
- A: turn off GPS auto update -Go to radio settings > Set Time > switch off auto update
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Q: My GPS gets no reception.
- A: Check antenna is connected properly
A: Mount Antenna directly to your vehicle (GPS antenna is to be magnetically mounted, it will boost GPS reception when attached)
A: Check alternate antenna placement to test for interference
- A: Check antenna is connected properly
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Q: How do I turn up GPS instruction volume (I Can’t hear it over music)
A: Change GPS sound settings Go to Navi > Settings > Sounds > Set GPS voice level to max > Set radio volume to min (Adjust accordingly) -
Q: How do I update my map card.
A: The radio will notify you when a map update becomes available. We will need to send out a new map card from our parts department. Log onto www.pyleaudio.com and open a parts ticket under “contact us” requesting the map update. -
Q: Where can I download firmware updates?
A: This unit’s hardware does not allow it to be updated with new OS or firmware. -
Q: How do I access the Internet?
A: This device is not capable of receiving internet data. -
Q: How do I use / set-up RDS?
A: (*Traffic and weather feature only available in Europe) -
Q: My Bluetooth microphone is not working as expected
A: -Check that nothing is covering microphone port.- Check to see if closer proximity to the mic affects its pickup
- Check that phone connection is good
- Make sure the call recipient has speaker volume set to an appropriate level
- Check that the mic is not picking up too much background noise
Note. The huilt in mie cannot he changed renlaced or unorded
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Q: I am having trouble setting up Bluetooth
A: Check that your device is Bluetooth compatible 4.0+- Check if you are able to pair with alternate devices via Bluetooth
- Clear out your device history in your Bluetooth setting menu and attempt to pair / connect again
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Q: My Map card no longer loads (COCKPIT ERROR DISPLAYED)
A: This is caused by bug in map software. Please contact Tech Support: Pyle, www.pyleaudio.com go to the “contact us” page
A: You may be able to fix the software on your own- Insert GPS card into computer
- Open text file under Primo save profiles \01 \system.ini
- Edit the file to return the cockpit type to “1”
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Deleting the profile folder will default the unit’s settings back to cockpit number 1
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Q: How do I play video files? My unit cannot read my digital video files.
- A: Make sure SD card is compatible
- A: Check file format of your file (You may need to convert your video file to an alternate file format)
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Q: My unit shows 5 circles and will not load
A: Your unit requires touchscreen calibration.
You have entered the ‘Touch Screen Calibration Menu’. For optimum touchscreen
performance, this feature enables you to enjoy
the best functionality of your device’s touch screen. To complete the
touchscreen calibration, an “X” will appear in the circles on
the screen in numbered order, continue to press the center of the “X” as it
passes through each numbered circle.
(In circle number one, you will see an “X”, touch the center of the “X”, then
the “X” will move to circle number two. Continue to touch the center of the
“X” as it will move to the other circles in numbered order. If calibration
senses an error, the process may restart; Repeat if necessary.)
Wiring
Back Panel
Color Wiring:
DVD
DVD app will only open if a compatible DVD disc is detected.
Scrubbing
Press and drag along the time line to quickly skip through DVD times line.
(Note: DVD formatting does not allow scrubbing through previews and
warnings)
Menu options & controls:
Bluetooth
Bluetooth app allows Bluetooth pairing with compatible devices for making
calls and music playback. To pair your phone, ensure Bluetooth is enabled in
your phone’s system settings and that you are disconnected from all other
devices.
In the Bluetooth app of your radio, press the “Gear” icon in the left column
to access Bluetooth settings. Next, press the “Magnifying glass” icon to set
the radio into pair mode. The radio will then display “searching” and show all
nearby compatible Bluetooth devices:
- Select your phone from the list, and tap a second time to initiate pairing.
- Your phone should now display a pin pad where you will enter “0000”
- Check that device named “CAR_KITT” shows as connected on your phone.
Note: Once your phone is paired, you can use the other functions within the radio’s Bluetooth app.
Left hand column:
- Select the “Keypad” icon to dial out using the radio’s number pad
- Select the “address book” icon to display your phone’s contact list. You will need to import your contact list using the “download” icon located in the right column of the Bluetooth app.
- Select the “phone” icon to see a log of incoming and outgoing calls
- Select the “gear” icon for phone pairing and selection options
- Select the “headphones” icon for music playback controls
Right hand column:
- “Trash” delete currently selected entry
- “Download” Use to download contact data to address book
- “Speaker selection” Switch between car speaker/mic and phone speaker/mic
Rear View Backup Camera
Please read all of the installation instructions carefully before installing
the product. Improper installation will void manufacturer’s warranty. The
installation instructions do not apply to all types of vehicles, and are
written as guidelines to assist in installing the system. Please consult an
experienced technician if you are not comfortable installing the product.
Prior to using and installing the Backup Camera System, please read the safety
information provided in this user manual. Be sure to use the product as
outlined in this user manual. Altercation or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the
equipment.
WARNING: Failure to read and follow these warnings and instructions may
result in serious injury, including damaged property, so please pay close
attention and exhibit the utmost care.
- The Digital Backup Camera is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting potentially hazardous driving conditions, obstructions, and large stationary objects. You, the driver, must also remember to drive safely and properly. Use of the Digital Backup Camera is not a substitute for safe, proper and legal driving practices.
- Never back up while looking only at your connected monitor display screen. You should always check behind and around the vehicle when backing up just as you would if the vehicle did not have the Digital Backup Camera. Always make sure your driving area is clear. Always back up slowly and with caution.
- Never depend on the Backup Camera entirely when backing up. The image on the monitor display screen may be slightly different from actual and real-time conditions. Objects viewed in the rear view monitor differ from actual distances because a wide-angle lens is used. So use the camera as an aid and always follow intended driving practices to properly judge distances from objects.
- The Backup Camera’s assisted low lux lighting performance feature is also an aid to a driver. Always use your own eyes to confirm the vehicle’s surroundings, as the displayed image may be not well lit or not entirely visible. Always proceed with caution and perform double-checks before proceeding.
- The area displayed by the Backup Camera is limited. It does not display objects that are close to or just below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or objects out of the camera’s view. The camera’s view can change according to your vehicle’s orientation on the road or changing road conditions.
- Be sure to check the camera is properly functioning, is properly positioned and securely mounted, every time you operate your vehicle.
- Make sure your trunk or hatch operates correctly, as intended, before and after installation.
- Proceed with caution when cleaning your vehicle around the camera. Avoid excess water exposure around the camera especially with spraying or a power washer.
- Please make sure to keep the camera clean and unobstructed from any debris.
- Follow all traffic laws and motor vehicle regulations.
- Consult local laws and regulations for any restrictions on installation or use.
- Using a Backup Camera System is not adequate enough to completely eliminate a vehicle’s blind spot. Always remember to drive with caution, following all traffic laws.
System Installation and Wiring
- Note: Camera System installation on diesel vehicles may require a slightly different wiring install.
- Caution: Connecting to other types of electrical systems will cause damage to your vehicle. Please contact the manufacturer if you are unaware of the system type in your vehicle. Refer to the model’s power requirements prior to connection and installation.
Quick Installation:
This rearview backup camera system comes with camera and installation wiring.
When installing, the camera is preferably to be mounted in the rear of your
vehicle (just above the license plate).
This kit includes necessary wiring and cable connector accessories sufficient
for typical connections. However, additional accessory cables and installation
materials may be necessary for completely secure and operational backup camera
performance.
Camera Connection:
Connect the camera to the using the included DC 12V power cable. Connect the
DC 12V power cable to the positive 12V reverse tail light in the rear of your
vehicle. Then, connect the black wire, of the DC 12V power cable, and ground
properly. This connected power and ground cable then connects to the camera,
and will supply power to the camera directly.
Next, use the included yellow RCA video connector cable, and run that cable
from the yellow RCA video connector jack of the camera, to the yellow video
connector of your compatible display monitor.
The yellow RCA cable when connected, automatically retrieves the video signal
when activated (when your vehicle is switched into the reverse gear).
Installation Transcript:
- Locate the reverse taillight wiring behind your vehicle’s reverse light. You may need to remove an interior panel, or other cover, to locate the wiring. Connect the included power 12V DC power cable to the reverse light.
- a. Connect the power cable’s Red wire to your vehicle’s reverse light positive wire.
- b. Connect the power cable’s Black wire to your vehicle’s reverse light negative wire.
- Connect the camera to this ‘reverse light’ connection installation, then mount the camera in the desired location.
- Run the RCA video cable from the camera to your compatible video display monitor.
Please remember to run cables in the least obtrusive route possible. Vehicle vibrations and bumpy driving conditions can result, so extra care should be taken to securely mount the camera and fasten all cables and wiring to secure locations.
Ensure the wires are safely and securely connected, with proper isolation applied to all connections.
Additional Notes:
- Determine the best location for the camera (The camera is preferably mounted just above the license plate).
- Be sure when running the connection cables to leave a small amount of slack so you can still move the camera around the license plate, if you decide to slightly adjust the camera’s positioning at a later time.
- After installation, Test the camera before use. Placing your vehicle in reverse should provide a picture in the monitor within the rearview mirror assembly.
Angle Adjustable Camera Lens
- Located on the camera housing are 2 screws which lock the camera lens angle in position.
- The screws may be loosened to allow camera lens angle adjustment
- Loosen the screws, adjust the camera lens into the desired angle. then tighten the screws securely.
- Be sure as to not overtighten the screws.
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