DS18 SDX-P100 Digital Media Receiver Owner’s Manual

: July 3, 2024
: DS18

Table of Contents

DS18 SDX-P100 Digital Media Receiver
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
FEATURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURE
DEVICE INSTALLATION
PANEL DESCRIPTION
REMOTE CONTROL
REPLACING BATTERY
BASIC OPERATION
SETTING MENU
FUNCTION OPERATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
WARRANTY
References
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DS18 SDX-P100 Digital Media Receiver

Product Information

Specifications

Model: SDX-P100
Type: Single DIN Digital Media Receiver with DSP / BT / USB / APP / AUX
Audio Formats: APE, MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC
Pre-Output: Frontal/Trasera/Sub-W

Product Usage Instructions

Preventive Measures

Avoid installing the unit in places with high temperatures, humidity, or dust.
Keep the appliance and its accessories out of children’s reach.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the unit to shocks.
Do not disassemble the appliance yourself to avoid a warranty invalidation.
Clean plastic parts and the display using a dry, soft cloth only.
Avoid contact with liquids.
Use the product only with 12-volt electrical systems with a negative earth ground.

What’s in the Box?

Main Unit – 1pc.
Remote Control – 1pc.
Wrenches for removing the receiver – 2 pcs.
ISO Socket – 1pc.
Cage and Frame – 1pc.
User’s Manual.

Wiring Connections

Fit the installation shell in the 1DIN standard hole provided by the manufacturer or use adapter frames for 2DIN locations.
Bend the metal tabs on the mounting cover outwards to lock it in place.
Check electrical connections and plug the main connector into the unit before fitting it in the installation shell.
Insert the unit into the mounting sleeve and push until it clicks into place.

Wiring the Power Supply

Ensure vehicle voltage is +12 volts.
Remove the fuse from the device before connecting the wires.
Connect the yellow wire (A4) to the +12 volt DC power circuit.
Connect the red wire (A7) to the ACC terminal of the ignition switch.
Connect black wire (A8) to the car body metal part.
Connect the blue wire (A5) to the amplifier’s remote turn-on input.

FAQ

Q: Can I use this product with a 24-volt electrical system?

A: No, the product is designed for use with 12-volt electrical systems only.

Q: How do I clean the unit?

A: Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the plastic parts and display. Avoid using alcohol, solvents, or benzene.

Q: What audio formats are supported?

A: The product supports APE, MP3, WAV, AAC, and FLAC formats.

Thank you for using our DS18 Digital Media player! To operate the unit correctly, please read the operation manual carefully before using it. Keep this operation manual for further reference.

FEATURES

GENERAL

Digital Media (Mech-Less) Receiver
Single DIN in Dash Mounting
AM/FM Radio with 30 Memory Stations
USB Reader up to 64GB
Media Files Supported: FLAC, WAV, AAC, APE, MP3.

DISPLAY

4” LCD Dots Display
3-Zone RGB Illumination
Dynamic Multi-Color LED Backlight

AUDIO

40W x 4 Max Power Output
DSP with Time Alignment and 2/3Way X-Over
24 Bands Graphic Equalizer
Volume/Subwoofer/Loudness/Balance /Fader Control
Front/Rear/Sub-W Hi-Volt RCA Pre-Output

CONNECTIVITY

App Remote to Control your Receiver with your Smartphone
Bluetooth Audio Streaming and Hands-Free for Cell Phones
Wired Remote Input for Steering Wheel Control Interface
USB Port in Front with 1Amp Charger
Front Audio Jack Input
External Mic Included

PREVENTIVE MEASURE

The user manual contains important safety recommendations and information on the correct use of the appliance. Please follow all the instructions in this manual carefully.

When installing the unit, avoid places with high temperatures, humidity, or where there is a lot of dust.
Ensure that the appliance, and in particular its installation accessories, are out of the reach of children.
Do not drop the appliance and make sure it is not subjected to shocks as this could damage it.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any loss of data resulting from damage to this appliance, its repair, or any other cause.
Do not disassemble the appliance yourself. This may invalidate the warranty.
Do not use alcohol, solvents, or benzene to clean the plastic parts and the unit display. Use only a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.
Avoid contact with liquids.
The product is only designed for use with 12-volt electrical systems with a negative earth ground. Use in systems with positive earth and/or voltage other than 12 volts may cause damage to the vehicle and the unit.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Main Unit – 1pc.
Remote control – 1pc.
Wrenches for removing the receiver – 2 pcs.
ISO socket – 1pc.
Cage and Frame – 1pc
User’s Manual.

DEVICE INSTALLATION

Wiring Connections

Fit the installation shell in the 1DIN standard hole provided by the manufacturer. In the case of 2DIN installation locations, use adapter frames or 1-DIN drawers / Covers to fill the space.
Bend the metal tabs on the mounting cover outwards with a screwdriver to lock it in place.
Check the electrical connections, connector, or individual wiring harnesses (depending on the model-specific equipment). Plug the main connector into the unit. Check that the system is operational before fitting in the installation shell.
Insert the unit into the mounting sleeve and push it in until it clicks into place.
- In some vehicle brands(e.g. TOYOTA, HONDA,…) the unit is secured with screws to the standard brackets. In this case, the mounting cover is not used.

WIRING THE POWER SUPPLY

Make sure that the on-board voltage of your vehicle is + 12 volts.
Before connecting the wires, remove the fuse from the device.
Connect the yellow (A4) wire to the + 12-volt DC power circuit.
Connect the red wire (A7) to the ACC terminal of the ignition switch.
Connect the black wire (A8) to the metal part of the car body.
Connect the blue wire (A5) to the amplifier’s remote turn-on input or antenna control input.
Connect the remaining wires according to the diagram.

NOTE: To avoid high current consumption and unstable receiver operation, when connecting the red wire (A7) to +12V DC (together with the yellow A4), set the “POWER SAVE” function in the “SYSTEM” menu to “YES”!

RCA PRE-OUTPUT CONFIGURATION MODES

MODE 2 WAY (NORMAL)

SUB – RCA subwoofer
FL – RCA front (left)
FR – RCA front (right)
RL – RCA rear (left)
RR – RCA rear (right)

MODE 3 WAY (NETWORK)

SUB – RCA subwoofer
FL – RCA midrange (left)
FR – RCA midrange (right)
RL – RCA tweeter (left)
RR – RCA tweeter (right)

ANT – Radio antenna connection input (not included)
MIC – External microphone input (Included)
SWC – Steering Wheel Control or Wired Remote Control Input

FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUT

B3 Right channel+(gray)
B4 Right channel-(gray and black)
B5 Left channel+(white)
B6 Left channel-(black and white)

REAR SPEAKER OUTPUT

B1 Right channel+(purple)
B2 Right channel-(purple and black)
B7 Left channel+(green)
B8 Left channel-(green and black)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Power the device on / off / Source selection
IR receiver
LCD display
USB connector
Next track / Fast forward / Radio tuning
Volume control / Toggle settings / Confirm selection
Previous track / Rewind / Radio tuning
Return / Go Back
Search
Microphone
Mute the sound
Preset button 1 / Next folder
Preset button 2 / Previous folder
Preset button 3 / Repeat mode
Preset button 4 / Random playback mode
Preset button 5 / Pause
Preset button 6 / Track scan mode
Type of display information / Display off
Receiving / Ending a call / Voice assistant / Switching radio bands FM 1/2/3, AM1/2)
Eject and detach the Front panel
AUX input

REMOTE CONTROL

Turning the device on / off
Adjusting volume
Switching radio bands / Receiving a call
Previous track / Rewind / Radio tuning
Selecting source
Next track / Fast forward / Radio tuning
Muting the sound (Mute)
End call / Clock
Preset button 1 / Pause
Preset button 2 / Track scan mode
Preset button 3 / Repeat mode
Preset button 4 / Random play mode
Preset button 5 / Skips back 10 tracks
Preset button 6 / Advance 10 tracks
Radio station reception mode (mono /stereo)
Tone compensation (LOUD)
Scanning stations in memory / Automatic search and memorize stations (AMS)
Selecting source
Selecting equalizer presetting
Tuner sensitivity off (LOC)

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL(RC)

Position the R/C transmitter window in the direction of the sensor window on the unit.
The working angle for receiving R/C signals is about 30 degrees.
The distance between the radiant window of the R/C and the sensor window of the unit must be less than 5 meters.
A dead battery can damage the remote control.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children!

REPLACING BATTERY

Remove the battery protector (CR-2O25).
The remote control is supplied with battery protection.
The remote control will not operate unless the protection is removed.

Replacing the battery:

When the lithium battery has lost capacity, replace it as shown in the illustration.

Pull the cell holder from the remote control in the direction of arrow 1.
Replace the old battery with a new one.
- Observe the polarity! Make sure the (+) is at the top!
Insert the battery holder into the remote control.

BASIC OPERATION

Press any button to switch the unit on.
Press and hold button (1) / SRC to switch off. Turn the volume knob to set the desired level.
Press button (1) / SRC to switch between playback sources: Radio –> USB –> AUX in –> Bluetooth.

Press the volume knob (6) and turn to select the desired section of AUDIO, DISPLAY, TUNER, SYSTEM, and BLUETOOTH settings.
Press the volume knob to select the desired section.

AUDIO – AUDIO SETTING

IMPORTANT! Before entering the AUDIO menu, while the AUDIO section is displayed on the screen, press and hold the Volume Knob (6) to select 2-way or 3-way crossover mode.
Crossover mode: 2-WAY (normal) or 3-WAY (SQ). Next, select the speaker order: Mid, Tweeter, and Woofer or Tweeter, Mid, and Woofer (MTW)/(TMW), and confirm the YES/NO selection by pressing the volume control.

EQ SETTING (EQUALIZER)

Custom – manual adjustment of the 24-band equalizer (-9 dB to 9 dB).
Tuning is available at frequencies: 45 / 63 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 / 630 / 800 / 1 / 1.25 / 1.6 / 2.5 / 3.15 / 4 / 5 / 6.3 / 8 / 10 / 12.5 / 16 / 20.
EQ reset – resets the EQ settings. Q-factor – sets the quality factor (Q-factor) value.
Settings values: 1 / 1.5 / 2.5 / 3.5.
Presets: Natural, Rock, Pop, Easy, Top 40, JAZZ, Powerful.

BASS BOOST

Turns on and adjusts the bass boost (5 levels).

LOUDNESS (TONE COMPENSATION)

Turns on and adjusts the tone compensation (2 levels).

SUBWOOFER – SUBWOOFER SETTINGS:

Sub – W output (subwoofer outputs) – turns the subwoofer on/off.
Sub-W level – Adjusts the volume level of the subwoofer.
Sub-W stereo – RCA subwoofer outputs operation mode (Mono/Stereo).

FADER

Adjust the relative volume between the front and rear speakers.

BALANCE

Adjusts the relative volume between the left and right channels.

VOLUME LIMIT

Select the value for the maximum possible volume (3 to 40)

POWER ON VOL

Selects the volume level when the receiver is turned on (1 to 40)

X-OVER (FREQUENCY CUT)

Set up the low-pass and high-pass filters (LPF and HPF). The settings of this menu item will be different for 2-WAY / 3-WAY.

2-WAY (NORMAL) TWEETER – TWEETER HI-PASS FILTER SETTINGS:

FREQUENCY – Select Cut-off Frequency: 1 / 1.6 / 2.5 / 3.15 / 4 / 5 / 6.3 / 8 /10 / 12.5 kHz.
GAIN LEFT – Adjust the Left Channel Level From -8dB to 0 dB.
GAIN RIGHT – Adjust the Right Channel Level From -8dB to 0 dB.

FRONT HPF – FRONT HI-PASS FILTER SETTINGS:

F-HPF FRQ – Select Cut-off Frequency
THROUGH (Off) / 30 / 40 / 50 /60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 220 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 / 630 / 700 / 800 Hz.
F-HPF SLOPE – Adjust Cut-off Slope: 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB per octave.
F-HPF GAIN – Adjust Volume Level From -8dB to 0 dB.

REAR HPF – REAR HI-PASS FILTER SETTINGS:

R-HPF FRQ – Select Cut-off Frequency.
THROUGH (Off) / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 220 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 / 630 / 700 / 800 Hz.
R-HPF SLOPE – Adjust Cut-off Slope: 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB per octave.
R-HPF GAIN – Adjust Volume Level From -8dB to 0 dB.
SUBWOOFER LPF – ADJUSTS THE LOW-PASS FILTER AND PHASE OF THE SUBWOOFER.
SW LPF FRQ – Select Cut-off Frequency: 30 / 40 / 50 /60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 220 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 / 630 / 700 / 800 Hz / THROUGH (Off).
SW LPF SLOPE – Adjust Cut-off Slope: 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB per octave.
SW LPF PHASE – Adjusts the output polarity or phase: 0° / 180°.
SW LPF GAIN – Adjust Volume Level From -8dB to 0 dB.

3-WAY (SQ) TWEETER – TWEETER HI-PASS FILTER SETTINGS:

FRQ – Select Cut-off Frequency: 500 / 630 / 700 / 800 / 1 / 1.6 / 2.5 / 3.15 / 4 / 5 / 6.3 / 8 /10 / 12.5 kHz.
SLOPE – Adjust Cut-off Slope: 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB per octave.
PHASE – Adjusts the output polarity or phase: 0° / 180°.
GAIN – Adjust Volume Level From -8dB to 0 dB.
MID-RANGE – ADJUST THE HPF AND LPF OF THE MID-RANGE SPEAKERS.
HPF FRQ – Select High-Pass Cut-off

Frequency:

THROUGH (Off) / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 220 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 / 630 / 700 / 800 Hz.
HPF SLOPE – Adjust High-Pass Cut-off Slope: 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB per octave.
LPF FRQ – Select Low-Pass Cut-off Frequency: 500 / 630 / 700 / 800 / 1 / 1.6 / 2.5 / 3.15 / 4/ 5 / 6.3 / 8 / 10 / 12.5 kHz / THROUGH (OFF).
LPF SLOPE – Adjust Low-Pass Cut-off Slope: 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB per octave.
PHASE – Adjusts the output polarity or phase: 0° / 180°.
GAIN – Adjust Volume Level From -8dB to 0 dB.

WOOFER – ADJUSTS THE LOW-PASS FILTER AND PHASE OF THE WOOFER

LPF FRQ – Select Cut-off Frequency: 30 / 40 / 50 /60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 180 / 220 / 250 / 315 / 400 / 500 / 630 / 700 / 800 Hz / THROUGH (Off).
LPF SLOPE – Adjust Cut-off Slope: 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 dB per octave.
LPF PHASE – Adjusts the output polarity or phase: 0° / 180°.
GAIN – Adjust Volume Level From -8dB to 0 dB.

X’OVER RESET

Resets the crossover settings.

DTA SETTING

DIGITAL TIME ALIGNMENT
Channel-by-channel setting of the signal time delays. The settings of this menu item will be different for 2-WAY / 3-WAY configurations!
IMPORTANT! The delay setting starts at the farthest speaker from the listening position (usually the subwoofer).
The farthest speaker does not need any further delay. The other speakers should be adjusted according to the difference between the distance from the farthest speaker and the distance from the calculated speaker to the listening position.
Make the necessary calculations for all speakers,then make the settings in the app or the receiver menu.

2-WAY (NORMAL) POSITION – SELECT THE LISTENING POSITION:

ALL – listening position from all seats.
FRONT LEFT – a listening position from the left front seat.
FRONT RIGHT – a listening position from the right front seat.
FRONT ALL – listening position from the two front seats.
DISTANCE – SELECT THE DISTANCE OR TIME DELAY ON EACH SPEAKER:
FRONT LEFT – Adjust the front left speaker delay up to 25Ms / 850Cm.
FRONT RIGHT – Adjust the front right speaker delay up to 25Ms / 850Cm.
REAR LEFT – Adjust the rear left speaker delay up to 25Ms / 850Cm.
REAR RIGHT – Adjust the rear right speaker delay up to 25Ms / 850Cm.
SUB-W LEFT – Adjust the left subwoofer delay up to 25Ms / 850Cm.
SUB-W RIGHT – Adjust the right subwoofer delay up to 25Ms / 850Cm.

GAIN – SELECT THE LISTENING LEVEL OF EACH CHANNEL:

FRONT LEFT – Adjust the front left speaker level from -8dB to 0 dB.
FRONT RIGHT – Adjust the front right speaker level from -8dB to 0 dB.
REAR LEFT – Adjust the rear left speaker level from -8dB to 0 dB.
REAR RIGHT – Adjust the rear right speaker level from -8dB to 0 dB.
SUB-W LEFT – Adjust the left subwoofer level from -8dB to 0 dB.
SUB-W RIGHT – Adjust the right subwoofer level from -8dB to 0 dB.

DTA RESET – RESET ALL DIGITAL TIME ALIGNMENT SETTINGS:

NO/YES – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.
DELAY UNITS – SELECT MEASUREMENT MODE:
MS/CM – select in milliseconds or centimeters (time or distance).

CAR TYPE – SELECT THE TYPE OR SIZE OF THE CAR:

SMALL CAR – Select this if the car is small (2-doors).
MEDIUM CAR – Select this if the car is medium (4-doors).
LARGE CAR – Select this if the car is large (SUV).

SAVE DSP SETTINGS (PRESET)

You can save 6 independent settings (presets) and switch between them quickly. Settings will be retained in case the battery is disconnected.

Adjust the equalizer, delay, and crossover settings.
Exit the “AUDIO ” menu.
Press the volume knob (encoder) for 3 seconds. “DSP KEYS” (“memory”) flashes on the bottom line of the display.
Press button “1” for 2 seconds to store the current settings in memory “1”. “Preset 1” appears on the bottom line.
Press the volume knob (encoder) for 3 seconds to exit save mode.
Change the EQ, delay, and crossover settings.
Exit the -Audio menu ( “AUDIO”).
Press the volume knob (encoder) for 3 seconds. “DSP KEYS” (“memory”) flashes on the bottom line of the display.
Press button “2” for 2 seconds to save the current settings in memory slot “2”. “Preset 2” appears on the bottom line.
Press button “1” briefly to recall the settings stored in “preset 1”.
Press button “2” briefly to recall the settings stored in “preset 2”.

DISPLAY-DISPLAY SETTINGS COLOR SELECT

Adjust the RGB Backlight Colors, you can adjust each zone independently.
ZONE ALL / ZONE 1 / ZONE 2 / ZONE 3 / COLOR RESET
Press the volume knob (encoder) once the area is selected and you can adjust the colors:
CUSTOMER RGB / VARIABLE SCAN / RED / PINK / PURPLE / BLUE / CYAN / GREEN / YELLOW / ORANGE / WHITE
CUSTOM RGB: Select “Custom RGB” and press the volume knob (encoder), then select:
RED / GREEN / BLUE and adjust the intensity of each one from 0~250 to create your color mix.

INFO DISPLAY

You can select what is displayed on the information screen, which is the bottom right portion of the screen:

SPECTRUM / CLOCK DIMMER

Adjust the intensity of the backlight, use this to avoid blinding your eyes when driving at night.

ON / OFF / TIME

ON: All backlighting will dim.
OFF: All backlighting will have its normal intensity.
TIME: Use the volume knob (encoder) to adjust the “ON TIME” hour, then press the volume knob to adjust the “ON TIME” minutes, then press again to adjust the “OFF TIME” hour, then press again to adjust the “OFF TIME minutes, then press the volume knob to finish this setup, the dimmer will turn on and off by the time selected.

TUNER – RADIO TUNER SETTINGS LOCAL SEEK – ADJUSTS THE STATION SEARCH SENSITIVITY:

OFF/ON – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

STEREO SET – SELECT THE STEREO RECEPTION MODE:

OFF/ON – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

REGIONAL – SELECT THE REGION OR COUNTRY FOR STATION RECEPTION:

EUROPE / AMERICA / ASIA / RUSSIA – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.
BLUETOOTH – BLUETOOTH SYSTEM SETTINGS PIN CODE EDIT – CHANGE THE PIN CODE TO LINK WITH THE BT.
PIN CODE XXXX – select the first digit from 0 to 9 by turning the volume knob and pressing the forward button to select the next digit, repeat the steps until you finish setting the desired PIN code combination and finish by pressing the volume knob to record the new PIN code.
MIC GAIN: Select from 1 to 7 the gain of the microphone for hands-free calls.

SYSTEM – GENERAL RECEIVER SETTINGS LANGUAGE – YOU CAN SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE FOR ALL RADIO FUNCTIONS AND MENUS:

ENGLISH / SPANISH / PORTUGUES – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

CLOCK – GENERAL CLOCK SETTINGS CLOCK FORMAT – CHANGE THE TIME FORMAT:

12H / 24H – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

CLOCK ADJUST – SET THE TIME:

HH: MM – Turn the volume knob to set “HOUR” then press the volume knob and set “MINUTES” by turning the volume knob, then finish by pressing the volume knob again.

DATE FORMAT – SELECT THE ORDER TO DISPLAY THE DATE:

DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

DATE ADJUST – SET THE DATE:

DD/MM/YYYY – Turn the volume knob to set “DAY” then press the volume knob and set “MONTH” by turning the volume knob, then press the volume knob again and set “YEAR” by turning the volume knob, then finish by pressing the volume knob again.
BEEP – CONFIRMATION SOUND WHEN PRESSING ANY BUTTON ON THE UNIT.
OFF/ON – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

AUX IN – TURNS AUX SOURCE ON/OFF:

OFF/ON – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

HEAT PROTECTION – SELECT TEMPERATURE DEGREE POINT FOR PROTECTION:

90°C/100°C/110°C – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

SWC – STEERING WHEEL CONTROL ENABLE – ENABLE OR DISABLE THE SWC SYSTEM:

NO/YES – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

PROGRAM – STARTS THE SWC PROGRAMMING PROCESS:

(Refer to the “steering wheel button programming” instructions for more information). POWER SAVE – THE BT MODULE AND USB

CHARGERS ARE DISCONNECTED WHEN THE UNIT IS TURNED OFF:

OFF/ON – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

ANIMATION – ANIMATION ON THE DEVICE DISPLAY AS A SCREENSAVER:

OFF / PER 15 SEC / PER 30 SEC / PER 1 MIN / PER 2 MIN / PER 4 MIN – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

DEMO MODE – ACTIVATES RETAIL STORE MODE TO SHOW ALL RADIO FUNCTIONS ON THE SCREEN:

OFF/ON – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

FACTORY RESET – RESTORES ALL SETTINGS AS FROM FACTORY:

NO/YES – Select and confirm by pressing the volume knob.

VERSION – SHOWS THE CURRENT SOFTWARE VERSION:

VER X.X – Press the “back” button to exit to the previous menu.

FUNCTION OPERATION

RADIO SAVING AND RECALLING RADIO STATIONS

Press and hold one of the number buttons (1-6) to store the current radio station in memory.
Press one of the number buttons (1-6) to recall the current radio station.
It is possible to store 6 radio stations in each broadcast band.

SELECTING A BAND

Press the (19) band button to select a radio station broadcasting range: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2.

AUTOMATICALLY SEARCH FOR RADIO STATIONS

Press the button (7) or (5) to quickly search for stations.

AUTOMATICALLY SEARCHING AND STORING STATIONS

Press and hold the SEARCH button (9) for more than 2 seconds to quickly find and automatically store.

SEARCHING FOR RADIO STATIONS MANUALLY

Press the button (7) or (5) to change the frequency step by step. Hold down the button (7) or (5) to switch to automatic tuning mode.

USB

Connect the USB storage device to the connector on the front of the unit. Playback of supported file formats starts automatically. The USB socket supports the charging of mobile devices. The charging current is up to 1A.
IMPORTANT: There is a wide range of freeware and other software on the market for encoding FLAC, MP3, and WAV files, and depending on the encoding status and file format, there may be no quality production or noise during playback.
In some cases playback is not possible.
Press the button (7) or (5) to go to the previous or next track.
Press and hold the button(7) or (5) to rewind or fast forward.
Press button (16) to stop playback. Press again to resume playback.
Press the INT button (17) INT to play each track in succession for 10 seconds. Press again to stop scanning.
Press button (14) to select repeat playback mode: Repeat folder – Repeat playback of all files in the current folder. Repeat one – Repeat playback of the current file. Repeat all – Repeat playback of all files on the media.
Press the button (15) to select random playback mode: Random folder /Random All / Random Off.
Press button (13) or (12) to switch to the previous or next source folder. Press and hold buttons (13) or (12) to move backward or forward 10 tracks.

BLUETOOTH

Pair your phone with the “DS18 SDX-P100” receiver.

Switch on Bluetooth on your mobile device.
Find “SDX-P100” in the list of available BT devices and connect to it. The PlN code for authorization: is 0000.
If the connection is successful, the “BT” indicator on the receiver’s display will stop flashing and light up permanently.
The audio signal from the mobile device (music and calls) will be transmitted to the car speakers.

This is the most important thing you can do Dial the number of the caller on your telephone. The call will be made over the speakerphone.
When you receive an incoming call, the caller’s number is displayed on the receiver’s screen. Press the button (19) to accept the hands-free call.
To reset an incoming call or end a call, press and hold the (19) button.
Press and hold the (19) button on the receiver to call the last number on your phone’s outgoing call list. Press button (19) on the receiver to activate the Virtual Assistance function.
Toggle between private and handsfree During a call, press the (19) button to transfer the audio signal from the handsfree to your phone or from your phone to the handsfree.
Turn the volume knob during a call to adjust the volume. Press the button (11) MUTE to mute the sound.

BLUETOOTH MUSIC (A2DP)

The SDX-P100 supports the Bluetooth audio transmission protocol. Once your mobile device is successfully paired with the receiver, you will be able to play music from your phone on your car’s audio system.
To switch tracks, press the buttons (7) or (5) To stop playback, press the (16) button.

AUX

You can connect an external source via the 3.5mm jack on the front of the receiver using the AUX cable (available separately).

SETTING (RESET)

Press and hold the “reset” button (Behind the Faceplate) for 10 seconds to reset the unit to the factory settings.

STEERING WHEEL BUTTON PROGRAMMING

This function can only be implemented on vehicles with resistive control buttons, the common wire of the buttons is connected to the vehicle ground.
For the steering wheel buttons to work correctly, you must first connect the wires of the steering wheel remote control to the steering wheel control adapter module (sold separately) specific to your vehicle, this must be programmed for use with radios that use the standard SWC 3.5mm input jack. The operating voltage range when the remote control buttons are connected is 0.3 V to 3.3 V.
The minimum operating voltage difference that is set at the remote control output after the buttons are pressed must be at least 0.3 V. Otherwise, in some cases, the buttons may be perceived as one.

WARNING!

The manufacturer does not guarantee the correct operation of the unit with all vehicle models and accepts no responsibility for any problems that may occur with the vehicle or the unit if the unit is incorrectly connected to the vehicle’s original wiring harness.
For the correct connection of the original REMOTE remote control, please consult your car’s authorized dealer or contact a certified installation center.

BUTTON PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE:

Select the SYSTEM menu.
Enter the SWC section and select one of the two memory banks (SWC 1 or SWC 2).
Enter the ENABLE menu item and select YES.
Press the back button and select PROGRAM. The message PRESS KEY 1 flashes on the display.

FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW:

Press the button located on the steering wheel to assign a function to it. The message CHOOSE KEY 1 flashes on the display.
Select one of the buttons on the head unit whose function you want to assign. When the assignment is successful the message PRESS KEY 2 flashes on the display.
Repeat these operations (1-2) as many times as you wish to assign functions to the steering wheel buttons.
Press the knob on the front panel to save the data. SAVED x KEYS appears on the display, then the unit returns to the SWC menu.
- NOTE: A total of 9 functions are available for programming. To disable the settings of the programmed buttons, enter the SWC menu and, by selecting the ENABLE option, set it to NO.

FUNCTION OPERATION DS18 SDX APP

SMARTPHONE APP (REMOTE CONTROL) Most device settings are available in the DS18 SDX REMOTE CONTROL mobile app for Android or iOS.

You can control the SDX-P100 receiver from your smartphone:

Install the Audio app from Google Play or the App Store.
Connect your smartphone to the receiver via Bluetooth.
Launch the Audio app to operate the receiver.

RADIO MODE APP CONTROL

To control the Radio, press the Radio button in the SDX App. From the Radio settings, you can press the EQ button underneath the chosen station to select your EQ settings.
Press the expand button on the right side of the screen to gain access to extended controls.
Press the designated button to select audio setting controls (EQ Control, Fader/Balance Control, Subwoofer Control, Time Alignment Control, 2-Ways/3-Ways Setting).

USB APP CONTROL

To configure your settings, press the setup button in the SDX App. Choose between LED Zones 1, 2, and 3, or select ‘LED All Zones’ for illumination setup.

BT MUSIC MODE APP CONTROL

To control the audio from a Bluetooth device, press the BT MUSIC button in the SDX App. Swipe to the left to access the remote control.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Nominal DIN Size 1-DIN
Rated Power Voltage 14.4V
Voltage Operation 9.6-15 Volts
Maximum Current Consumption 15A
Temperature Operation 0~60°C / 32~140°F

DISPLAY

Screen Size 4″ / 104mm
Display Type LCD Dots
Buttons / Controls ABS
Backlight Illumination Type RGB / 3 Zones
Body Material / Color / Finish: Steel / Bronze

AUDIO

Maximum Power Output (Peak) 4x40W
Continuous Power Output (RMS) 4x15W
Minimum Impedance 4 Ohms
Frequency Response 20Hz-20KHz
Pre-Output Level (RCA) 3V / 3.5V (Subwoofer)
Equalizer Bands 24 Bands
Equalizer Gain +/ – 9dB
Crossover 3-Way
Crossover Slope 6 / 12 / 24 dB/Oct
Time Alignment 0~25ms / 0~850cm
Audio Control Subwoofer Level, Fader, Balance, Loudness

TUNER

Frequency Range (FM) 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Frequency Range (AM) 522 – 1620 KHz
Presets Memory 18 FM / 12 AM
Region Europe, America, Asia, Russia
Sensitivity Adjustment Local / DX

BLUETOOTH

Version 4.2
Services Hands-Free Calls, Audio Streaming, Remote Control APP
Audio Protocols A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Range 32ft / 10m

USB / SD

Type / Class 2.0, 3.0 / FAT 16, FAT32
Format Files Supported FLAC (16 Bit), WAV, AAC, APE, MP3
Max Memory Size Reader / 64 GB
Max Current USB Charger 1A
Number of Ports 1 (Front)

CONNECTIVITY

Aux Input Yes, Front 3.5mm Jack (2V Max)
Microphone Yes, Built-In / External Mic Input
Remote Control (SWC) Yes, 3.5mm Jack Input
Remote Control (Handset) Yes, Card Type with Rubber Buttons
Remote Control APP Yes (Android and iOS Devices)

MEASUREMENTS

Overall Width (Chassis) 7″ / 178mm
Overall Height (Chassis) 1.96″ / 50mm
Overall Depth (Chassis) 4″ / 104mm
Overall Width (Bezel Frame) 7.4″ / 188mm
Overall Height (Bezel Frame) 2.2″ / 58mm
Overall Depth (Bezel Frame) 0.98″ / 25mm

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

WARRANTY

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