VDO AR045 IZI Speaker Owner’s Manual

VDO AR045 IZI Speaker

Thank you for purchasing this product, please read the manual carefully before operating, and reserve it for future reference.

Precaution

• Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electrical system
• Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the unit.
• Use an additional fuse on the 12-volt DC
• Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating may cause serious damage to the unit.
• Make sure that pins or obstacles do not get

inside the unit, they may cause malfunctions, or create safety hazards such as electrical shock.

Before operation

• Do not raise the volume level too high. Keep
• the volume at a level at which you can outside warning sounds (horns sirens,
• Stop the vehicle before performing any complicated operations.

Caution

• Do not open the cover and do not repair by yourself. Ask your authorized dealer for help.

Note:
1 Specification and the design are subject to change without notice due to improvements in technology.

Panel Controls

1. Power button ‐On/Off (2s) / Source (<1s)
2. USB MP3/Bluetooth Play/Pause (<1s) Mono/Stereo mode (3s)
3. Previous Track
4. Next Track
5. Volume ‐ button
6. Volume + button
7. HHandds‐ffree callilling bbutton
8. BASS button
9. Blue LED / Bluetooth mode
10. Green LED / USB mode
11. Orange LED / Auxiliary mode
12. USB slot

Power ON/OFF

• To Switch on the Radio push 2s the Power ON/OFF button.
• To switch off the Radio push 2s the Power ON/OFF button.

Default to enter the Bluetooth playback mode, when there is an AUX/USB insert, directly into the AUX/USB
playback mode, when the AUX/USB cancels playback, automatically return to play Bluetooth.

Note: If no sound is played, the speaker will switch off automatically after 10 minutes,

select Source: Short push the [ON/OFF] button to switch between and select available sources: Bluetooth USB AUX

Volume and Sound

Volume
To adjust the Volume push the [-] or [+] buttons, or the volume on your smartphone in Bluetooth mode only.
Manual Bassass Adjustment
Push the [BASS] button select the bass level:+ 2dB 4dB 6dB 0dB 2dB 4dB 6dB…
Stereo / Mono
TheThe MMonoono models the default mode de, if you want ant to connect an additional speaker, please press the Volume + and Volume – buttons for 3 seconds to change to the stereo mode.
To come back to the mono mode you need to press again the Volume + and Volume – buttons during 3 seconds.

Note on MP3

• MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard.
• This product allows playback ofMP3 files.
• The unit can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than “.mp3”.
• If you play a non‐MP3 file that has the “.mp3″ extension, you may hear some noise.
• The unit may not play tricks in the order of track numbers.
• Support music formats: MP3, Layer I, II, III, WAV (PCM, IMA‐ADPCM)
  MP3 acceptance frequency: 44100KHz, VBR, CBR

USB Notes

FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, USB functions (fl(flash memory type) MP3 music play.

• USB flash memory 2 in 1support
• The maximum number of files: 32G EXIT) format su)supported.
• USB 1.1 support, USB 2.0support (For 2.0, speed performanceisasUSB 1.1)
• Not all USB devices are compatible with the unit.
• The USB connector is support maximum work power

Loading/ USB Rdi removal  of  USB l “ Device

Insert a USB device into the USB slot “Reading”” iis shown on the Display. MP3 Playback will start immediately afterward.
Before removing the USBDeviceswitch to another Source by pushing the [ON/OFF] button.

MP3 Playback/Pause
To pause and resume MP3 Playback push the button [>||].

Next/Previous MP3 Track.
To select the next/previous track push the [|<</>>|] button.

Fast forward/fast rewind.
To fast forward/fast rewind the current track push the [|<</>>|] button for longer than 2 sec.

Bluetooth functions

The Bluetooth allows you to utilize your vehicle’s built-in audio system for wireless mobile phones or music hands-free communication. Some Bluetooth mobile phones have audio features, and some portable audio players support Bluetooth features. This system can play audio data stored in a Bluetooth audio device. The vehicle stereo with Bluetooth will be able to retrieve incoming calls, outgoing call, and listen to music.

Notes:

• Do not leave the microphone on Bluetooth hands-free in the places with the wind passing such as air outlet of the air conditiditioner, ettc. this may cause a malfunction.
• If left in places subjected to direct sun, high temperature can cause distortion, and discoloration which may result in a malfunction.
• Cannot guarantee the compatibility of all mobile phones together with the unit.
• Audio playback will be set to the same volume  level as set during  telephone

Hands-free Operations

Pairing

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your mobile phone.

2. Enter the mobile phone’s Bluetooth setup menu.

3. Search for new Bluetooth devices.
   (Continental Bluetooth)

4. Select Bluetooth devices from the pairing list on the mobile phone.

5. Pairing code: no code/ automatic pairing process

6. After pairing successfully, the blue LED is fixed.

Dial Number
Mobile phone dialing

Microphone

To use the hands-free kit function you need to connect an external microphone to the product (not included in the box)

Answering a call

You can answer an incoming call by pressing the [7] button.

Bluetooth Notes

SMS, Internet, and phonebook are not supported.

• Not Paired  Blue LED= flash 4Hz
• After  ssuccessful pairing/handstands- free call function Blue LED= Always
• Playing Blue LED= Slow flash 2Hz

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks byy Continental Aftermarket & Services GmbH is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Audio Streaming

What is audio streaming?
Audio streaming is a technique for transferring audio data such that it can be processed as a steady and continuous stream. Users can stream music from their external audio player to their vehicle stereo wirelessly and listen to the tracks through the vehicle’s speakers. Please consult your nearest dealer for more information on the product of wireless audio streaming transmitter offered.

CAUTION

Please avoid operating your connected mobile phone while audio streaming as this may cause noise or sound choppy on the song playback. Audio streaming may or may not resume after telephone interruption as this is dependent on mobile phones.
The system will always return to Radio mode if audio streaming is disconnected.
Note:
Be sure to read the chapter “Pairing” before proceeding.

BT /Audio mode (A2DP) Playback/Pause

To pause and resume Playback push the button [>||].

Next/Previous Track.
To select the next/previous track push the [|<</>>|] button.

Note:
Playing order will depend on the Bluetooth audio player. When the [|<</>>|] button is pressed, some A2DP devices will restart the current track depending on the duration off pp layback. Some Bluetooth audio players may not have play/pause synchronized with this unit. Please make sure both device and main unit are in the same play/ pause status in Bluetooth mode.

Wiring Diagram

Rear socket:

1. AUX input socket： Stereo 3.5mm jack female connector with cover.
2. Right channel output: Stereo 3.5mm jack female connector with cover.
3. MIC socket input: Mono 3.5mm jack female connector with cover.
4. Power input socket：Deutsch DT04-2P (male).

Power supplly:
PIN1 (Red wire) = +12V
Pin 2 (Black wire) = Ground

Troubleshooting

The following checklist can help you solve some problems which you may encounter when using the unit. Before consulting it, check the connections and follow the instructions in the user manual. Do not use the unit in an abnormal condition, for example without sound, or with smoke or foul smell can cause fire or electric shock, immediately stop using it and call the store where you purchased it.

General
The unit will not switch on.| Short push on the Standby button

Vehicle ignition is not on.

Cable is not properly connected. Fuse is burnt.

| Push 2 seconds the Standby button. Turn your vehicle key in the ignition. Check cable connection.

Replace fuse with a new fuse of the same capacity.

No sound| Volume is set at minimum| Check the volume on the speaker and on the smartphone
Mode USB
The USB device cannot be read.| NTFS format is not supported.| Check that the file system is in FAT or FAT32 format. Due to different formats, some models of storage devices or MP3 players may not be read.

Specifications

General

• Power supply:  2‐volt DC negative ground (10V to 16V)
• Max consumption: 4 4AA @@ 112 2VV
• RMS power output: 25 W x 2 channels (4 Ω) @ 10 % THD
• Bass Boost:@ 100 Hz (+2dB, +4dB, +6dB)
• Frequency response 100 Hz to 20KHz
• Suitable speaker impedance: 4 Ω
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 166 x 114 mm
• Weight: 0.9Kg
• USB Charging: 1.0 @ 5V
• Input Sensitivity (AUX): 1V MAX
• Bluetooth connection distance: 8 meters min
• IP rating: P68 Front / IP65 Rear

Part numbers and accessories

Note: specifications and the design are subject to change without notice due to improvements in technology

Bluetooth

Output power| -3.308 dBm (Class 2)
Frequency band| 2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz (ISM Band)
Range| 8 meters (free space)
Standard| Bluetooth 3.0 specification

FCC warning:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to Note: design this to pequipmerovide nt hasreasonabbeenle ptestedrotectioandn found against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

IC warning
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Continental Aftermarket & Services GmbH

Helfmannpark1
65760 Eschborn
Germanyy

References

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