CALIBER RCD 120 BT Car Audio System User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- CALIBER
Table of Contents
RCD 120 BT
MANUAL
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with the normal
driving function of the driver.
Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make
sure it is all connected up properly and the unit and the system work
properly.
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The
use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
Con suit with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of
holes or other modifications of the vehicle.
Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s way and cannot injure
the passenger if there is a sudden stop. Like an emergency stop.
If the installation angle exceeds 30 from horizontal, the unit might not give
its optimum performance.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight, or from hot air, from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installing the unit
DIN FRONT-MOUNT
Installing the unit
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Dashboard
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Holder
After inserting the holder into the dashboard, select the appropriate tab according to the thickness of the dashboard material and bend them inwards to secure the holder in (Fig. 1) place. -
Screw
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Dashboard
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Nut (5mm)
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Spring Washer
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Screw (5 x 25mm)
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Screw
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Strap
Be sure to use the strap to secure the back of the unit in place. The strap can be bent by hand to the desired angle. -
Plain Washer
- Frame
- Insert fingers into the groove in the front of the frame and pul lout to remove the frame. (When reattachi ng the frame, point the side with a groove dow now ards and attach it.)
- Lever
Insert the levers sup plied with the unit into the grooves at both sides of the unit and show n in the figure until they click. Pull in g the levers makes it possible to remove the unit from the dashboard.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket:
- Select a position where the screw holes of the bracket and the screw holes of the main unit become aligned (are fitted), and tighten the screws at 2 places on each side. Use either truss screws (5 x 5mm) or flush surface screws (4 x 5mm)
- Screw
- Dashboard or Console
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit
ADDITIONALINFORMATION
CONNECTOR A | CONNECTOR B |
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1. | 1. Rear R Speaker (+) |
2. | 2. Rear R Speaker (-) |
3. | 3. Front R Speaker (+) |
4. Memory +12V (yellow) | 4. Front R Speaker (-) |
5. Remote +12 output (blue) | 5. Front L Speaker (+) |
6. | 6. Front L Speaker (-) |
7. +12V (red > to ignition key) | 7. Rear L Speaker (+) |
8. Ground (black) | 8. Rear L Speaker (-) |
HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE THE FRONT PANEL
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL
To install the front panel, insert the panel into the housing and make sure the panel is properly installed, otherwise, abnormalities occur on the display or some keys will not function properly.
DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL
Press REL button in the upper left corner, and then the front panel will
not function properly.
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
When the front panel was turned down to a position of 90′, hold and slide
the front panel to left, and then pull it out.
GENERAL OPERATIONS
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
1. Power / Mode / Next / Previous Button
2. Release Button
3. Menu / Volume Button
4. Mute / Button
5. Display Button
6. LCD Display
7. Flashing LED
8. Reset Button
9. Band/ switch /ID3 select
10. Automatically memory storing
11. Play / Pause & Preset Button 1| 12. Intro & Preset Button 2
13. Repeat & Preset Button 3
14. Random & Preset Button 4
15. Preset Button 5
16. Preset Button 6
17. Eject knob
18. CD Slot
19. USB connecter
20. SD/MMC Slot
21. AUX-IN JACK
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GENERAL OPERATIONS
POWER /MOD conversion
2.Under power-off status, short press is power on,
Under power-on status, short press is switching mode, long press is power off.
FRONT PANEL RELEASE
Press REL button (2) to detach the removable front panel
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Turn on (3) can adjust the desired volume quality.
A). Press the MENU button (3) will change in the following order.
Option:
Volume control/MENU
Rotating this knob, you can adjust VOL/BASS/TREB/BAL/FAD. To select the
functions, press the VOL knob shortly until the desired functions are shown on
the display.
Increase or decrease the volume by turn the VOL knob right or left. These
buttons can be used to adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADER.
BASS
Press MENU/VOL button(3) one time. Adjust the bass level by using MENU/VOL(3)Knob.
TREBLE
Press MENU/VOL button(3) two times. Adjust the treble level by using MENU/VOL(3) Knob
BALANCE
Press MENU/VOL button(3) three times. Adjust sound balance between left and right speakers by using MENU VOL(3)Knob.
FADER (optional)
Press the MENU button(3) four times. Adjust sound balance between front and
rear speakers by using the MENU VOL(3)Knob.
Press MENU/VOL button(3) for several seconds,it is activated as cyclical mode
of following functions for user’s selection.
Press and holding MENU/VOL button and then turn this button leftward or rightward will go to different modes.
DSP ON/OFF mode:
Turn the MENU/VOL button to choose the equalizer mode: POP M, ROCK M, CLASS M,
FLAT M, DSP OFF.
ESP (Electronic shock Protection) 12/45 mode.
Turn the MENU/VOL button to choose the ESP Value for CD disc.
BEEP ON/OFF mode:
Choose BEEP ON: BEEP sound can be heard from speakers. When the button was
pressed.
VOL LAST/ADJUST
This function allows to set the volume level of the unit after it was turned off and then turned on again. Choose VOL LAST if you want the volume level to be the same as it was before turning off. VOL ADJUST allows choosing volume level.
SEEK MODE
SEEK 1: When SEEK 1 mode is activated, AUTO SEEK SCAN is stopped when the
station is detected even user still pushes SEEK button.
SEEK 2: Auto SEEK SCAN is not stopped even if the station is detected if the
user pushes SEEK button. When releases SEEK button, then stop when the station
is detected.
MUTE
Press MUTE button (4) to mute down the sound. Press it again to release
this mode and recover the previous volume level.
DISPLAY
Press DISP button (5) to operate as the conversion of each display mode as
follow:
– Time is displayed for 5sec when the DISP key is pressed, and it returns to
its previous display ( Folder, Filename…) unless the DISP key is pressed
again.
3) From the clock mode, when DISP Key is pressed for longer than 1sec, clock
mode switches to clock Adjusting mode and the clock display begins flashing.
At this time clock can be changed by pressing (+/-), or the ENCODER VOLUME.
L IQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
Exhibit current frequency and activated functions on the display (6).
FLASHING LED
When ACC is off, take out the front panel from the main unit that the LED (7)
will be flashing.
Press the MENU button(3) four times. Adjust sound balance between front and
rear speakers by using the MENU VOL(3)Knob.
Press MENU/VOL button(3) for several seconds,it is activated as cyclical mode
of following functions for user’s selection.
Press and holding the MENU/VOL button and then turn this button leftward or rightward will go to different modes.
DSP ON/OFF mode:
Turn the MENU/VOL button to choose the equalizer mode: POP M, ROCK M, CLASS M,
FLAT M, DSP OFF.
ESP (Electronic shock Protection) 12/45 mode.
Turn the MENU/VOL button to choose the ESP Value for CD disc.
BEEP ON/OFF mode:
Choose BEEP ON: BEEP sound can be heard from speakers. When the button was
pressed.
VOL LAST/ADJUST
This function allows to set the volume level of the unit after it was turned off and then turned on again. Choose VOL LAST if you want the volume level to be the same as it was before turning off. VOL ADJUST allows choosing volume level.
SEEK MODE
SEEK 1: When SEEK 1 mode is activated, AUTO SEEK SCAN is stopped when the
station is detected even user still push SEEK button.
SEEK 2: Auto SEEK SCAN is not stopped even if the station is detected if the
user pushes SEEK button. When releases SEEK button, then stop when the station
is detected.
MUTE
Press MUTE button (4) to mute down the sound. Press it again to release
this mode and recover the previous volume level.
RADIO OPERATIONS
LOCAL RADIO STATION SEARCH
Press the MENU button repeatedly to choose LOCAL(DX). Rotate VOL regulator or
Press VOL+/- buttons on the RCto switch between LOCAL and DX. When The LOCAL
function is on the local stations(stations with weak radio)
LOUDNESS
Press the MENU button repeatedly until LOUD ON is displayed. Rotate VOL
regulator on the front panel or press VOL+/VOL- buttons on the RC to select
the loudness
ON or OFF.
Mono/Stereo control (in FM radio mode)
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the display shows STEREO (MONO).Rotate
the VOL regulator or press VOL+/- buttons on the RC to switch between STEREO
reception and MONO reception. Improvement of reception of distant stations can
be done by selecting mono mode, which may cut down some reception noise.
AREA USA/EUR SETUP
In Radio mode. Press the MENU button for several seconds. LCD will be shown
from DSP OFF/ON AREA USA/EUR. At AREA USA/EUR. You can use VOL +/to select
the AREA frequency.
CD/SD/MMC/USB OPERATIONS
Discs for playback:
This unit can play disc types: CD/CD -R/-RW.
Compatible with formats: CDDA/MP3/WMA.
Loading and ejecting a disc
- Turn the power on.
- Insert the disc with the printed side facing upward into the slot.
- Press the EJECT button to eject the disc.
Multi-media card MMC/SD card slot
Support MP3/WMA ID3 format music only. Detach the front panel. Carefully
insert the SD/MMC card into the card slot on the inner panel. Attach the
panel.
Unit starts playback automatically.
USB jack
Carefully connect the USB driver to the USB adapter cable and then insert it
into
the USB jack on the front panel. The unit starts playback automatically.
USB/SD/MMC notes:
USB functions (flash memory type) MP3 music play.
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SD/ MMC card support.
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FAT 12/ FAT 16/ FAT 32 is possible
– FAT 12/16 (dir: 200 support, file:500 support),
– FAT 32 (dir: 200 support, file:500 support). -
Filename: 32 byte/ Dir name: 32byte.
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Tag (id3tag ver2.0)
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The multi-card reader not support.
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USB 2.0 support.
Note:
USB format supports 2.0.
Capacity: up to 16 GB.
SD cards brands: Canon, Fuji film, Palm, Motorola, Microsoft, IBM, HP,
Compaq, Sharp, Samsung, etc.
Capacity: up to 16 GB.
MMC cards brands: Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola, HP, Palm, Sanyo,
Microsystems, etc.
Capacity: up to 16 GB.
Note: Because of the great variety of products with SD and MMC card slots and their sometimes quite manufacturer-specific functions the producer can neither guarantee that all devices will be recognized nor that all operating options that are possible in theory will actually work.
Id3 Tag information
This unit supports ID3 tag ver2.0. If an MP3/WMA file has ID3 Tag information,
it will be displayed on the LCD. If there is no ID3 Tag information, nothing
will be shown on LCD. The ID3 Tag information may include File, Folder,
Music,Album or Artist data.
NEXT/PREVIOUS
Rotate the NEXT/PREVIOUS button to choose next or previous track. Press longer
than 1 sec., to choose forward playback or backward playback.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press the PAUSE button to pause the playback, press one more time to resume
the normal playback.
INTRO (Preview all Tracks)
When this button is pressed, the “INT ON” indication is displayed and the
first several seconds of each track of the disc is played. Press again to stop
the intro and listen to the track.
REPEAT
When the RPT button is pressed, the “RPT ON” indication is displayed and
playback of the selected track will be continually repeated until the track
repeat mode is canceled by pressing the RPT button again.
RANDOM
When the RDM button is pressed, the “RDM ON” indication is displayed and each
track of the disc is played in random instead of the normal order. To cancel
RANDOM mode, press the RDM button again.
TRACK DOWN/UP SELECT (In case of MP3/WMA files)
-10/5 button: 10 Track down
+10/6 button: 10 Track up
Selection of MP3/WMA files
1.Searching Time
- Press AMS one time, then searching time is activated.
- Turn the VOL knob to right or left, select the time you want.
- Press the VOL knob, then the select time of the song will play
2. Searching Track
- Press AMS twice, then searching track is activated.
- Turn VOL knob to right or left, select the track you want.
- Press VOL knob, the song you selected will start.
3. Searching File Name:
- Press AMS 3 times, then file search is activated.
- Press VOL knob, then the first directory is displayed.
- Turn VOL knob to right or left, you can select the directory you want.
- Press VOL knob again, then the directory is fixed and the first file name is displayed.
- Turn VOL knob to right or left, you can select the file you want.
- Press VOL knob, then the song you selected will start.4. Searching Character:
- Press AMS 4 times, then the character search mode is activated.
- Press VOL knob, then * character is displayed.
- Turn VOL knob to right or left, you can select the letter you want.
- Press VOL knob longer than 2 sec.
- The song which has same character you selected is displayed.
- Turn VOL knob to right or left, you can select the song you want.
- Press VOL knob, then the song you selected will start.
RDS OPERATION
AF/REG
AF : Alternative Frequencies – Setting RDS Mode Long press SEL key, select AF and TA ON, AF flashing on display TA appears on display.
- AF / REG key directs the activation of AF SEARCH.
- AF indicator is displayed when AF is ON, AF search is activated when reception is bad.
- During FM MODE, when AF is ON, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO, MEMORY function can only receive and save RDS program. However, when the Italy option is in use, regardless of RDS, programs that satisfy SD LEVEL Can be received and saved.
INDICATOR | CONDITIONS |
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AF ON | AF ON MODE, RDS information is received. |
AF OFF | AF OFF MODE |
AF FLASHING | AF ON MODE, RDS information is not received. |
REGION
- AF MODE is converted to REGION ON / OFF MODE when SEL is pressed for longer 3sec.
- ON : PI CODE is checked when AF CHECK in progress
- OFF : PI CODE and COVERAGE AREA is not checked when AF CHECK in progress.
PTY
RADIO MODE
- Press SEL key,PTY flashing on display when select PTY. If there are no keys entered for 2seconds, previously selected PTY is searched. During 1LOOP, if desired PTY is not found, NO PTY is displayed.
- 2 program types are SPEECH and MUSIC.
By pressing PTY once, MUSIC is entered. When PTY is pressed the second time,
SPEECH is entered.
M1—M6 keys can be used to select the desired program type.
TA
TA button is operated as follows:
- Press SEL enter TA. TA is turned ON / OFF and TA indicator is displayed.
When traffic announcement is transmitted, regardless of the mode, traffic
announcement is received.
If VOLUME LEVEL is below 20, VOLUME LEVEL is raised to 20, and returns to its
previous mode and volume level when the traffic announcement is over.
If the volume is adjusted during a traffic announcement, only the previous
volume is valid.
- When TA is on, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO MEMORY function can be received or saved only when traffic program identification code has been received.
- When TA is ON, traffic program identification code is not received during a specified time. TA ALARM: NO TA / TP is displayed and the alarm is set off.
TA SEEK: TA SEEK is activated.
BLUETOOTH
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Pairing connect.
Turn on car unit, put your mobile near the unit, activate your mobile Bluetooth function.Soon the phone will find the new bluetooth device “CAR AUDIO” .
Input the pairing password “8888” and clik OK. The phone will prompt the matching successfully.When the pairing connect is successful,on the LCD, it shows BT ON, and the Bluetooth logo “ ”will stop blinking.Then you may perform the Bluetooth operation.
REMARK: depend on Bluetooth mobile, the Bluetooth system support “HSP” “HFP” “A2DP” and AVRCP Bluetooth profile. -
Handsfree phone service
If your mobile phone has matched with the unit. You can dial calls out through your mobile phone. It will turn to unit automatically when calling come in and the calling
the phone number will indicate on the LCD screen.
-Press the “BAND” button shortly to accept the call . Then you can talk with the other party through the mic on the panel.
-Press “MUTE” button shortly to reject the call when calling comes in.
-Press “MUTE” button shortly to hang up after you finish the talk. -
Advance Audio distributing profile(A2DP) playing.
Through mobile and unit A2DP connected, the music playing in mobile can turn to the unit audio system play. Press button “ ”and “ ” in the panel can select the music track.
-Press “ ” button shortly to pause the music playing.
-Press “BAND”(mode) longly to temporarily disconnect the Bluetooth.
-Press the “BAND”(mode) button longly again to reconnect the Bluetooth. -
Phone number book.
This Bluetooth system can automatically store incoming call numbers, up to 10 phone numbers.
-Press the “MUTE”(mode) button longly to enter the phone number book and press VOL button to look up the phone number.
-Press the “BAND” button once can call out you desired phone number. -
Interrupt bluetooth connection/reconnection.
Pressing the “BAND” button shortly to interrupt the Bluetooth connection when you are talking a call and the voice can turn to the mobile speaker.
Press the “BAND” button again to reconnection.
NOTE: Different mobile phones have different responses.We do not guarantee all the operation of connectable devices. -
How to delete stored phone numbers?
You jus t can store ten numbers of missed, rejected and ANS under separately, and the first number will be auto-deleted when the 11th number calling
How to use “Missed”,” Rejected” Auto ANS” Functions.
Press the MUTE button for 3 seconds to enter into REVIEWED /MISSED/REJECTED/ ANTO.ANS.Turn the VOL button for choosing the telephone number.
MP3/WMA Overview
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MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard.
This product allows playback of MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. -
The unit can read MP3 files written in a format compliant with ISO 9660.
However, it does not support the MP3 data written by the method of packet write. -
The unit can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than “.mp3”
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If you play a non- MP3 file that has the “.mp3” extension, you may hear some noise.
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In this manual, we refer to what are called “MP3 file” and “ folder” in PC terminology as “ track ” and “ album ”, respectively.
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A maximum number of directory levels is 8, including the root directory. The maximum number of files and folders per disc is 256.
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The unit may not play tracks in the order of Track numbers.
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The unit plays only the audio tracks if a disc contains both audio tracks and MP3 files.
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When playing a disc of 8 kbps or “VBR”, the elapsed playing time in the display window will not be correct and also the intro play may not function properly.
“ VBR ”: Variable Bit Rate. ·
The unit supports the playback of WMA files. The playback of ID3 tags for WMA format is not guaranteed, it depends on versions and availability of the Cyrillic alphabet. -
WMA (Windows Media Audio) -music data compression format, created by Microsoft Corporation. This format uses a coding algorithm for the compression of the initial audio record, greatly decreasing the file size, but, saving the good sound quality even when the bit rate is low (for example, 64 Kbit/s).
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Remember that the unit may not play the tracks in the order they are written on the disc.
Notes on creating your own CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3 files:
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To enjoy high-quality sound, we recommend converting to MP3 files with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and a fixed bit-rate of 128 kbps.·
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DO NOT store more than 256 MP3 files per disc.
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For ISO 9660 – compliant format, the maximum allowable depth of nested folders is 8, including the root directory (folder).
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When a CD-R disc is used, playback is possible only for discs, which have been finalized.
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Make sure that when MP3 CD-R or CD-RW is burned that it is formatted as a data disc and NOT as an audio disc.
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You should not write non-MP3 files or unneeded folders along with MP3 files on the disc otherwise it takes a long time until the unit starts to play MP3 files.
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With some CD-R or CD-RW media, data may not be properly written depending on its manufacturing quality. In this case, data may not be reproduced correctly.
High-quality CD-R or CD-RW disc is recommended. -
Up to 16 characters are displayed for the name of an Album or a Track. ID3TAG version 1.x is required.
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Note that the unit may not play Tracks in the order that you wrote them to the disc.
SPECIFICATION
General
Power Supply Requirements:
Load Impedance:
Maximum Output Power:
Chassis Dimensions:
Current Drain:| DC 14. 4V“ ”, Negative Ground 4ohms
75W x 4(CH)178 x 163x 50mm (W x D x H)
10A
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Tone Controls
Bass (at 100Hz):
Treble (at 10K):| +10dB / -10dB
+10dB / -10dB
CD Player
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Channel Separation:
Frequency Response:| More than 60dB
More than 60dB
20Hz – 20KHz
FM Radio
Frequency Coverage (MHz):
IF :
Sensitivity (S/N-30dB):
Stereo Separation:| 875 – 108MHz
10.7MHz
12dBu
30dB
Remarks
Specifications subject to change without notice
Bluetooth Freq range: 2402-2480 Mhz Max e.r.p: <100mW/20dBm
12OBT(-B)
BEFORE PLAYING DISCS
Cleaning the CD
Before playing a CD, wipe it off with a clean, dust-free cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc in the direction of the arrow.
Always insert the CD with the label side facing upwards.
If the CD is inserted with the printed side facing downwards, the device may
be damaged.
Note: If there is already a CD in the CD slot , do not try to insert a second
CD. This may damage the device.
Always hold CDs by the edge. In order to keep the CD clean do not touch the
surface. Pull out the CD as follows.
Do
not attach any sticker or adhesive tape on the CD.
Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or sources of heating.
Do not leave CDs in a car if it parked in direct sunlight as that will lead to
a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car.
Note: Do not use any solvents such as petrol or thinning agents. Commercially
available cleaning substances of antistatic spray will damage the device.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before going through the checklist, check the wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer
Symptom | Causes | Solution |
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No Power | The car ignition key not been switched on | If the power supply is |
properly connected to the car accessory terminal. switch the ignition
key to ACC
The fuse is blown| Replace a new fuse
CD Cannot Be Loaded or Ejected| A CD is already inside the player slot| Remove
the CD from the player and insert the new one
Inserting the CD in the reverse direction| Insert the CD with the label facing
up
The CD is extremely dirty or defected| Clean the CD or try to play a new one
The temperature inside the car is too high| Cool off until the ambient
temperature return to normal
Condensation| Leave the player off for an hour or so and try again
No Sound| Volume is at minimum| Adjust volume to the desired level
The wiring is not properly connected| Check wiring connection
Sound Skipping| The installation angle is more than 30°| Adjust the
installation angle to less than 30°
CD is extremely dirty or Defected| Clean the CD or try to play a new one
The Operation Keys Do Not Work| The built-in microcomputer is not operating
properly due to Interference| Press the RESET button or reinstall the front
panel properly
The Radio or Automatic Selection Does Not Work| The antenna cable is not
connected correctly| Connect the antenna cable correctly
The signals are too weak| Select the station manually
Old appliances and/or batteries must not be disposed of with garbage! if the device/battery can not be used anymore, every user is legally obliged to dispose of old appliances ‘ and/or batteries separated from the garbage, e.g. at a collection point of his municipality/district.
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