SOUNDSTREAM VCD-21B Single-DIN In-Dash CD Receiver User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: SoundStream

Table of Contents

SOUNDSTREAM VCD-21B Single-DIN In-Dash CD Receiver
PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION
CONTROL PANEL BUTTON LOCATIONS
GENERAL OPERATION
RADIO OPERATION
OPERATION
AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
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SOUNDSTREAM VCD-21B Single-DIN In-Dash CD Receiver

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PRECAUTIONS

How to Handle Discs

Handle a disc by its edges. Do not touch the playing side
Before inserting a disc, wipe the disc outward from the disc center with a clean, soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use solvents or thinners such a petrol/benzene or cleaners.
After removing a disc from the disc slot, place the disc in a sleeve or case to keep it clean and prevent scratches.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc surface. If there is glue (or adhesive) on the disc surface, remove it before using the disc.

Precautions & Warnings

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and interfer-ence, do not attempt to repair this unit yourself. Refer all service to a qualified technician.
Some MP3/WMA files may not be playable.
Keep the volume at a reasonable level to avoid distracted driving. High volume levels may make it difficult to concentrate on traffic and road conditions while driving.
If the car has been in direct sunlight for an extended period, you may need to reduce the temperature inside the car before turning on and using the unit.
If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or changed, the preset memory of the unit will be lost and require reprogramming.
The unit is designed to be installed in a level,horizontal position. For optimal performance, avoid installing the unit at an angle.
Never use excessive force when removing or attaching the faceplate. Do not tightly grip the display and buttons to avoid damage.

Lithium Battery Cell Warnings

Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control
Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.
Keep battery cells out of reach of children.

Drives and connections
Never place any foreign objects into the openings of the car radio (disc compartment, USB jack, card slot, AUX IN connection). Otherwise you might damage the slots and connections.

Others Warnings
Do not switch on the car radio for long periods of time when the motor is switched off. This could cause the car battery to discharge and the vehicle can no longer be started.

INSTALLATION

Installation Procedures
First complete the electrical connections and then check for correctness.

Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard Having an opening as shown the right figure.

Important:
Remove the transport CD deck screws before use.

To Install the Car Radio
Be sure you test all connections first, and then follow these steps to install this unit.

Make sure the ignition is turned off, and then disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the wire harness and the antenna.
Lift the left or right top corner of the plastic outer trim ring then pull it out to remove it.
Insert the two bracket keys into the left and right side of the chassis, as shown the below figure to separate the chassis from the housing.
Insert mounting sleeve into the dashboard and bend the mounting tabs out with a screw-driver. Make sure that the lock lever is flush with the mounting sleeve and is not projecting beyond.
Insert car radio into the mounting sleeve.
Use a metal strap to secure the rear part of the chassis using the hardware indicated.
Make wiring connections, as illustrated in the “Wiring Diagram.”
Install the plastic outer trim ring.

Only use speakers with 4 ohms impedance.
Do not attach the control panel to the chassis before wiring is complete.
The maximum current of the auto antenna is 200mA.

Wiring Connections

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Removal of the Main Unit

Remove the metal strap from the main unit.
Remove the plastic trim out from the main unit.
Insert a bracket key into the left and right side of the main unit and draw the unit out of the mounting sleeve.

CONTROL PANEL BUTTON LOCATIONS

(power)/MODE (source) button
SEL (select/menu) button and VOL (volume) knob
BAND(band) button button
AMS (automatic store / preset station scan, automatic music search) button
(pause/play), Preset station1 button
INT (intro) , Preset station 2 button
RPT (repeat) , Preset station 3 button
RDM (random) , Preset station4 button
10(previous 10 tracks) , Preset station 5 button
+10(next 10 tracks) , Preset station 6 button
CLK (clock setting) button, button
(tune down, seek down,track down, fast reverse) button
(tune up, seek up, track up, fast forward)button
MUTE button
(eject) button
Disc slot
IR remote control sensor
LCD Display
EQ(Equalizer Preset) Button
USB port
SD Card Slot
MIC hole(built-in Microphone)
AUX IN (auxiliary input) jack
Release button
RESET button

GENERAL OPERATION

Turn Unit On/Off

Press the power ( ) /MODE button on the front panel to turn on the unit, and long press it again to turn off the unit.
Press the power ( ) button on the remote control to turn the unit on or off.

Adjust Volume (VOL)

Rotate the VOL knob on the front panel or press the VOL+ VOL- button on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume level.

Adjust Menu Options (SEL)

Press the SEL button on the front panel or on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the following adjustable audio functions: BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, EQ FLAT/POP/ROCK/CLASS/OFF, LOUD ON/OFF, DX/LOC, STEREO/MONO and VOLUME.
Rotate the VOL knob on the front panel or press the VOL+ VOL- button on the remote control to adjust the selected item.
- BASS/TREBLE:-07,-06, ~, -01,00,+01,~, +06,+07
- BALANCE:L07,L06,~, L01, 00, R01,~,R06,R07
- FADER:R07,R06~,R01,00,F01,~,F06,F07
- EQ(Equalizer) Setting:OFF, FLAT, POP, ROCK, CLASS
- Loudness: LOUD ON/OFF
- DX/LOCAL: Enables or disables the local broadcast mode (LOCAL).
- Stereo/Mono: Switches between MONO and STEREO reception mode for radio frequencies.
- Volume level:00,01,~,40
Press and hold the SEL button on the front panel or press the SELbutton on the remote control to access these additional functions:VOL(LAS/ADJ),AREA EU/US, CLOCK 24/ 12, BEEP ON/OFF.
- VOL(LAS/ADJ):This option allows you to preset a volume level as the power-onmemory volume level.
- VOL LAST: In this mode,the unit switches on at the actual volume it had when it was last switched off.
- VOL ADJ: In this mode, the unit power on at the actual volume that you preseted a constant switch-on volume level. Press the SEL button to enter the constant switch-on volume adjusting mode and the “A-VOL XX” will be shown on the LCD display. Then you can adjust a constant switch-on volume level by rotating the VOL knob.
- AREA EU/US: This car radio is equipped the Europe / USA frequency. Rotate the volume knob to switch between USA and europe frequency. The system will change the frequecny setting in about 3 seconds.
  CLOCK 24/12: This unit is equipped with two types of clock display formats, 24 and 12 hours. Rotate the volume knob to choose 24 hours format or 12 hours format. BEEP ON/OFF:Enables or disables the “BEEP” signal to confirm use.
Rotate the VOLknob on the front panel or press the VOL+VOL- button on the remote control to adjust the selected item.

Set the Clock (CLK)

To display clock time, press the CLKbutton.
To set clock time, press and hold the CLK button and the hour will flash.
Press the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust the hour.
Press the button and the minutes will flash.
Press the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust the minute.
Note: During Bluetooth mode, the clock can not be adjusted.

Change the Source (MODE)

Press the button to switch between RADIO, BT(Bluetooth), DISC(with a CD/MP3 disc inside the disc slot), USB(with USB device inserted), CARD(with SD card inserted) and AUX-IN(auxiliary input) modes.

Mute on/off
In power on mode, briefly press the MUTE button to toggle mute on or off. The muted state will be also released when the volume knob is used.

Loudness on/off
Press the button on the remote control to turn on the loudness to reinforce the output of bass frequencies, press again to turn it off.

Preset Equalizer(EQ)
Press the button on the front panel or on the remote control to toggle between EQ OFF, FLAT, POP, ROCK, CLASS.

Release the detachable front panel

Press the Release button to detach the detachable front panel, then the front panel can be removed from the chassis.

USB port

The USB port of this car radio is designed for media playback from flash memory devices.
Note: This USB port is not designed to charge high-power devices.

Built-in Microphone
To receive your voice when you calling by using this bluetooth handsfree system.

Aux input connector
The 3.5mm auxiliary input stereo connection is designed for deiveces with 3.5mm line-out or headphone output.

Reset System (RESET)
The RESET button is used to reset all parameters to factory default settings. This function may be used when the LCD does not display normally or sound is distorted, or when any of the controls are disabled. Press the release button to release the front panel and remove it, then use a thin object with a pointed end to depress the button.

RADIO OPERATION

Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency

In radio mode, press and hold the button to enter switch state of the EU(USA) and EU (europe) frequency, then rotate it to switch between US(USA) and EU(europe) frequency. The system will change the frequency setting in about 3 seconds.

Change Bands (BAND)

Press the button to switch between the FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 bands. Each band stores up to six preset stations.

Manual Tuning ( / )

Press and hold the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to enter manual tuning mode. In manual tuning mode, press the or button to move the radio frequency number up or down one step.

Auto Seek Tuning ( / )

In standby mode or while not in manual tuning mode, quickly press the or button to move to the next/previous available station automatically.

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:

Turn the radio on and select the desired band and station.
Select a station by button
Press and hold the desired preset button (numbered 1-6 on the face of the radio) for more than 2 seconds to save the station to that preset number.

To recall a preset station:

Select the desired band.
Briefly press a preset button (numbered 1-6) to recall the corresponding preset station.

Automatic Store station/ Preset station scan (AMS)

Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds to select six strong stations and store them in the current band. The radio will automatically scan the current frequency and enter the six strongest stations into the preset memory positions for that band. Briefly press the button on the remote control to recall each preset station that saved in the memories in each band.

LOCAL/DX

In urban areas, most stations are strong enough and “LOCAL ON” mode should be selected. Switch to LOCAL OFF mode to search for stations with weaker signals.Press the button on the remote control to choose local or distant reception mode.

STEREO/MONO

FM station is received in stereo mode. However, if the signal weak or reception is not as good as you would like, switching to MONO mode usually improves the overall sound quality Press the button on the remote control to choose FM STEREO or MONO audio effect.

OPERATION

DISC / USB / SD CARD

To insert DISC / USB / SD CARD

To play files on a disc, insert a disc with the label surface facing upward into the disc slot. Playback will begin automatically.
To play files on a USB device, open the USB port cover and insert the USB storage device into the USB port. Playback will begin automatically.
Press the release button to remove the front panel, and insert the SD card into the SD slot on the chassis. Finally install the front panel to the chassis. Playback will begin automatically.

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Eject Disc/USB/SD

To eject a disc, press the button to stop playback. Press the (eject) button to eject the disc and then remove it
To eject a USB device, press the button to stop playback, then remove the USB device.
To eject an SD card, press the button to stop playback, and press the release button to release and remove the front panel, then remove the SD card from the chassis.

Play/Pause
Press the (play/pause) button to pause or resume playback.

Next/Previous Track

To play the next track, press the button.
To play the previous track, press the button.

Fast Forward/Backward

To fast forward, press and hold the button.
To fast backward, press and hold the button.

Introduction Scan

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

Repeating the same track

Press the button to repeat the current track, press again to stop repeat plaback and resume normal playback.

Playing all tracks in random

Press the button to play all tracks in random order, press again to cancel this function.

Track/Folder Navigation

During a disc, USB or SD card mode, press the button to go backward 10 tracks. Press the button to jump forward 10 tracks.
During a MP3 disc, USB or SD card mode, press and hold the button to go back the previous folder. Press and hold the button to go to the next folder. You can repeat this function depending on the number and level of folders.
These buttons have no this function if the USB device or SD card has no folders.

Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format Press the button repeatedly to select one of the following 3 search modes:

NUM SCH (Searching by track or file serial number)
DIR SCH (Searching by folder serial number)
FILE SCH (Searching by track or file name)

Searching by track or file serial number:

a) In playback of files with MP3 format, press the button once to access the track or file number searching mode which allow you to quickly find a specific MP3 track or file by its serial number, and the “NUM SCH” and “NUM **” sequence, and the first symbol “” will blink
Rotate the knob to select the serial number of your favorite file with high speed.
c) Finally press the button to confirm and play the selected file.

Searching by folder serial number:

The folder search mode allows you to quickly find an MP3 track or file under a specific group
folder.

In playback of files with MP3 format, press the button twice, will be shown on the LCD display. )
to select a desired folder.If there are no root Folder in the MP3 disc,USB or SD card, the LCD will display “ROOT”)
c) Press the button to play the first track or file of the selected folder. This track or file name search function requires only the first few character as search keyword, it will allow you to quickly find an MP3 title by its name.
- a) Press the button three times, the “FILE SCH” and “ ” will be shown on the LCD display in sequence, and the first character “*” will blink.
- b) to change the first character (*). The character will be changed from “A” to “Z”, “0” to “9” and “_”, “-”, “, ”,“ . Press the button to confirm the character entered and the next character will blink for setting. Press the button to delete the incorrect character.
- c) When mached files was found, press the button to start play the searched file. If the file was not found, “NO FOUND” message will be visible on the display.

AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION

This car radio has an external auxiliary input jack, it is compatible with audio output from an MP3 music player. So you can listen to sounds and music from external devices, if you have plugged such a player into the AUX IN jack with a audio cable. Press the button to switch to the AUX input mode on or off.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Pair and Connect

Prior to using the Bluetooth device as a handsfree system for a Bluetooth- enabled mobile phone for the first time, you must pair and connect the two devices as follows:

In any mode, prior to pairing and connecting, the BT logo in the LCD indicating that no device is connected. To begin pairing, enable BT mode on your mobile phone.
When the phone the car audio system,the “SOUNDSTREAM” name will be displayed.
Choose the “SOUNDSTREAM” 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.

Make a Call

To make a call, dial the call directly from the paired mobile phone.
To make a call with this bluetooth handsfree system:
- a) When linking up the Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to this bluetooth handsfree system, press the button to access the dial telephone number mode, then press the “0~9”, * and # button on remote control to input the telephone number, and the entered number will be shown on the LCD display.
- b) If a number has been incorrectly inputted, press the button or button to delete it.
- c) Press the button to make outgoing call.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Remove Insulating Sheet

The remote control comes with an insulating sheet attached to the underside of the remote control, as illustrated on the right. The remote control will not work until the insulating sheet is removed.

Replace Lithium Battery Cell

When the lithium cell battery becomes weak, replace it as illustrated on the right.
Press and hold the movable block in the direction indicated by arrow 1. At the same time, pull the cell holder out of the remote control in the direction indicated by arrow 2.
Replace the old cell with a new one, making sure the (+) polarity is facing upward.
Re-insert the cell holder into the remote control.

Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control.
Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.
Keep battery cells out of reach of children.

Remote Control Operation

Position the emitting window of the remote control toward the sensor window of the unit.

The operation angle for front panel remote control reception is about 30 degrees.
The distance between the emitting window of the remote control and the sensor window of the unit should remain less 5 meters.

Button Names and Locations

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SPECIFICATIONS

General

Chassis Dimensions.: 178(W) x 160(D) x 50(H) mm
Power Supply Requirement: DC 12V
Current Consumption: 10A (max.)
Maximum Power Output : 25W x 4CH

Radio

FM

USA/ Europe Frequency Rang e.: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
(200KHz/Step) 87.5 – 108.0 MHz(50KHz/Step)
Usable Sensitivity : 30 dBu
I.F. Frequency: 10.7 MHz

AM

USA/ Europe Frequency Range: 530 – 1710KHz (10KHz/Step)
522 – 1620 KHz (9KHz/Step)
Usable Sensitivity: 20 dBu
I.F. Frequency: 450 KHz

CD/USB/Card

Usable Audio Formats: CD/MP3/WMA
Pre-amp Output: Front and Rear
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 KHz
S/N Ratio:.60dB

BT

BT Profile supports: A2DP, AVRCP,HSP, HFP
Range of frequency: 2.4GHz spectrum

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following chart will help in solving most problems that may occur. If you still have questions after going through the checklist, please consult your local customer service representative. Before going through this checklist, refer to the wiring and operating procedures

Symptom	Cause	Solution

No power

| The car ignition switch have not turn on.| If the power supply is connected to the car accessory circuits, but the engine is not moving, switch the

ignition key to “ACC”.

The fuse has been blown.| Replace a new one.

Disc can not be loaded or ejected.

| Presence of CD disc inside the player.| Remove the disc from the player, and insert a new one.
Inserting the disc in reverse direction.| Insert the CD with the label facing upward.
The surface of CD is extremely dirty or has been scraped.| Clean the disc or try to replace a new one.

Temperature inside the car is too high.

|

Cool off or until the ambient

temperature return to normal.

Condensation| Leave the player off for an hour or so, and then try again.

No sound

| Volume is in minimum.| Adjust volume to a desired level.
The wiring is not properly connected.| Check wiring connection.

Sound skips

|

The installation angle is more than 300.

| Adjust the installation angle less than 300.

The surface of CD is extremely dirty or has been scraped.