Actia ACT553 User manual

User Manual
ACT553 –ACT553/DAB+
Dual Zone Audio Media Player
ACT553/DAB+ Only

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before Use............................................................................................................................................... 2
2. The ACT553 –ACT553/DAB+ Equipment............................................................................................. 3
3. Basic Operation...................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Radio (AM/FM/DAB+) ............................................................................................................................ 8
5. Media (USB / SD Card)......................................................................................................................... 16
6. Hands-Free and Remote Audio........................................................................................................... 18
7. AUX (Auxiliary Input) ........................................................................................................................... 21
8. Microphone ........................................................................................................................................... 22
9. Audio Settings (Any Source)............................................................................................................... 23
10.General Settings................................................................................................................................... 24
11.Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 25
12.Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 26
13.Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 27
14.Installation and Connection ................................................................................................................ 33

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1. Before Use
WARNING
▪Avoid using this product if it might hinder driving safety.
▪Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safe driving.
CAUTION
General:
▪Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.
▪Protect the equipment from moisture.
Volume setting:
▪Always keep the volume low enough so you can hear sounds outside of the vehicle.
Remote control:
▪PULL OUT THE INSULATION SHEET BEFORE THE FIRST USE.
▪Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.
▪Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of the battery on a fire.
▪Do not store the battery with metallic materials.
▪In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.
▪Comply with the environmental regulations that apply in your country/area regarding batteries
disposal.
▪When replacing the battery, make sure that the position of the new one is correct (with positive (+)
and negative (-) poles facing the proper directions).

How to read this manual
▪Operations explained mainly using buttons of the faceplate.
▪[XX] indicates the selected items (buttons).
▪The symbol points out functions only available in the ACT553/DAB+ Equipment.

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2. The ACT553 –ACT553/DAB+ Equipment
The ACT553 –ACT553/DAB Equipment plays different audio sources independently in the driver and
passenger areas (Dual Zone). For this, it has controls on the front panel, remote control and external
control via CAN bus (if the vehicle has the necessary equipment).
Main characteristics:
▪Dual Zone.
▪Analogue Radio AM/FM RDS.
▪Digital Radio DAB+ Receiver.
▪Digital audio playing from USB devices and SD Cards.
▪Audio playing from iPhone, iPod and iPad devices through the USB connection.
▪Microphone inputs for driver and guide.
▪IR remote control.
▪Hands-free function compatible with Bluetooth devices.
▪Remote audio playing compatible with Bluetooth devices.
▪External control by CAN bus.
▪Auxiliary audio inputs and outputs.
▪Radio line output.
▪Integrated audio amplifier 20 W per loudspeaker.

Note!
Each zone, driver (DRV) or passenger (PSG) has its own volume control and source selection
key (SRC). The rest of controls are common for both areas.

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Figure 1 –ACT553 –ACT 553/DAB+ Front Panel
Figure 2 –Remote Control
USB PORT
LCD SCREEN
SD CARD SLOT
POWER
Note!
Before the first use:
✓Pull out the battery insulation sheet
protruding from the bottom of the
remote control.
✓Press the key [550] to link the
remote control to the ACT553 –
ACT553/DAB+ equipment.
PASSENGER ZONE VOLUME
AND SOURCE SELECTION
CONTROLS (PSG)
DRIVER ZONE VOLUME
AND SOURCE SELECTION
CONTROLS (DRV)
DRV
VOLUME
KNOB
POWER
DRV SOURCE
SELECTOR
PSG SOURCE
SELECTOR
LINK THE REMOTE
CONTROL TO THE
ACT553 –ACT553/DAB+ EQUIPMENT
PSG
VOLUME
KNOB
RESET
BUTTON
DRIVER ZONE (DRV)
PASSENGER ZONE (PSG)

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2.1. Replacement of the Battery of the Remote Control
To replace the remote control battery:
1. On the back of the remote control, press the tab on the side of the battery cover.
2. Slide and remove the cover.
3. Install a battery type CR2025 with positive (+) and negative (-) poles facing the proper position.
4. Push the cover into place. Make sure it is fully seated.
Figure 3 –Replacement of the Battery of the Remote Control

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3. Basic Operation
Figure 4 –Basic Controls
Table 1 –Basic Controls
TO
ACTION
Turn on/off the equipment
1. Put the vehicle ignition to ACC.
2. Press [a]to turn on the equipment.
3. Press and hold [a]to turn off the equipment.
Adjust the volume
Turn the [VOLUME] knob or press the [VOLUME] keys on the remote
control.
Select a zone
Press the [VOLUME] knob or the [SEL] key on the remote control, for the
concerned zone (driver or passenger).
The icons D(Driver) o P(Passenger) on the LCD screen indicate the
active zone at all times.
Select a source
Press [SRC] repeatedly for the concerned zone until select the desired
source:
▪Radio AM/FM/DAB+ (AM/FM/DAB+ radio tuner). The LCD screen
displays the name of the currently selected band: Radio(FM), Radio(AM),
Radio(DAB).
▪Media (USB) (USB media player).
▪Media (SD)(SD card media player).
▪Audio AUX (Auxiliary Input).
▪Remote Audio (only available in the driver zone).
Silence the speakers
Press [MUTE].
To release:
▪Press [MUTE] again to return to previous volume.
▪Turn the [VOLUME] knob or press the [VOLUME] keys on the remote
control.

Note!
For the remote control works with the ACT553 –ACT553/DAB+ equipment, link the remote
control with the equipment by pressing [550].

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
Note!
Some controls may not be available in the vehicle controls.
3.1. Restore the Factory Settings
To restore the values of the factory settings:
1. Switch off the equipment.
2. Press and hold [MUTE] while switching on the equipment [a].
3.2. Reset of the Equipment

Note!
Perform a reset only if the equipment no longer responds to user controls.
To perform a reset, press the button [RESET] located on the left of the front panel (refer to Figure 1).
3.3. Reset and Restore the Factory Settings

Note!
Perform a reset and restore the factory settings only if the equipment no longer responds to user
controls.
1. Press [RESET] + [MUTE] simultaneously for 5 seconds.
2. Release the button [RESET] while holding the key [MUTE] until 3 beeps are heard.
3.4. Equipment Firmware Version
To display the equipment firmware version:
1. Switch off the equipment.
2. Press and hold the key [1] While turning on the equipment pressing [a].
The firmware version is displayed in the LCD screen.

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4. Radio (AM/FM/DAB+)
Figure 5 –Radio Controls
4.1. Select a Frequency Band
With the Radio source selected, press [c]/ [BAND] repeatedly to select a frequency band: FM, AM or
DAB+.

Note!
Each frequency band has associated 6 memory positions.
4.2. Tune a Radio Station
With the Radio source selected:
▪Radio Station Auto tuning (SEEK): press [d/e] to tune automatically to the next or previous
station to the current frequency in the AM/FM or DAB+ bands.
▪Radio Station Manual tuning (TUNE): press and hold [d/e]to activate the manual tuning.
Press [d/e]repeatedly (or press [ / ] on the remote control) to adjust the tuning frequency in
the AM and FM bands.
▪DAB+ ensembles auto tuning (SEEK ENSEMBLE): press and hold [d/e] to tune
automatically to the next or previous to the current ensemble in the DAB+ band.

Note!
In the DAB+ band, each frequency broadcasts multiple stations packaged in what is known as a
DAB ensemble. Once an ensemble has been tuned, its different stations can be selected without
tuning the radio again.

Note!
The "ST" icon on the LCD screen indicates stereo audio reception.

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4.3. Radio Stations Continuous Scan
With the Radio source selected:
1. Press and hold [c]/ [BAND] to start the continous scan:
➢In the AM/FM band, the scan stops for a few seconds when the equipment finds a valid
station, and next continues the scan.

Note!
With the AM or FM band selected, if the TA function is activated, the radio will only stop at those
stations broadcasting traffic news and information.
➢In the DAB+ band, the equipment will start scanning all available stations. When the
scanning process is complete, the first valid station found will be automatically selected.

Note!
With the DAB+ band selected, the equipment will continue to scan for new stations in the
background.
2. Press [c]/ [BAND] to stop the scan.
4.4. Tune and Memorize the Best Stations

Note!
Function only available in the AM and FM bands.
This function performs a scan of the selected frequency band and memorizes the best stations in the
6-position memory.
With the source Radio selected:
1. Press and hold [SRC] to access the "Radio Settings" menu.
2. Press the [VOLUME] knob repeatedly to select "AUTO MEM SCAN".
3. Press [c]to start the stations scan and memorization process.
4. Press [c]to stop the process at any time.

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4.5. Radio Stations Memory Management
With the Radio source selected:
▪Memorize a tuned radio station: press and hold any memory button [1]to [6] (or the keys [1]to
[6] on the remote control).
▪Select a memorized radio station: press [1]to [6] (or the keys [1]to [6] on the remote control)
corresponding to the memory where the radio station is memorized.

Note!
With the AM/FM band selected, the LCD screen will display the number of the selected memory
along with the frequency of the radio station.
With the DAB+ band selected, if the station is available, the LCD screen will display the
number of the selected memory along with the name of the station. If the station is no longer
available, the equipment will return to the previously tuned station.
4.6. RDS Functions
With the Radio source selected, the FM band activated and the RDS system activated (refer to Section
4.8. Radio Settings):
▪AF Function: press and hold [TA/AF] to activate or deactivate automatic retuning to alternative
frequencies.
▪TA Function: press [TA/AF] to enable or disable the search for stations broadcasting news and
traffic announcements.
“AF” and/or “TA” icons light up on the LCD screen when the corresponding function is ON.

RDS System
The radio data system (RDS) provides additional information relating to an FM radio station.

AF Function
In case of loss of signal from a FM station, the AF function searches for an alternative frequency
for the same FM station. If after a while, it has not located an alternative frequency the search
stops automatically.

TA Function
It allows searching a station broadcasting traffic news or announcements.

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4.7. DAB+ Functions
1. With the Radio source selected, the RDS system activated (refer to Section 4.8. Radio Settings),
and the DAB+ band activated:
➢Service Following Function: press and hold [TA/AF] to activate or deactivate automatic
retuning to alternative stations.
➢“AF”icon lights up on the LCD screen when the function is ON.

Service Following Function
If a station in the DAB+ band loses its signal, the Service Following scans for an alternative
station (broadcasting the same content) for the same one. If an alternative DAB+ station is not
located, the device automatically tries to switch to an FM station that is also broadcasting the
same content. If an alternative frequency has not been found after a while, the scan stops
automatically.
2. With the Radio source selected and the DAB+ band activated, the following modes of information
are displayed by default on the lower line of the LCD:
➢DLS Mode: it is active when the radio tuner has received the DLS (Dynamic Label System)
from the current station. The DLS system allows seeing in real-time information related to the
broadcasted content (name of the song, name of the program...).
➢ENSEMBLE Mode: it is active when the radio tuner has not received the DLS from the current
station. This mode displays the name and frequency of the tuned ensemble.
Alternatively, other information modes can be accessed by pressing [b](after 2s, returns to
default mode).
➢SNR Mode: displays the signal level of the selected station.
➢ENSEMBLE Mode: displays the name and frequency of the selected ensemble when the DLS
mode is active.

DAB+ Data Service System
Equivalent to the RDS function for FM radio stations, the DAB+ Data Service system provides
extra information related to the selected radio station.

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4.8. Radio Settings
With the Radio source selected:
1. Press and hold [SRC] to enter the menu.
2. Press the [VOLUME] knob repeatedly to select the desired parameter.
3. Turn the [VOLUME] knob (o press the [VOLUME] keys on the remote control) to select the value
for the desired function. Refer to Table 2.
4. If not operation is done for a few seconds, the equipment automatically returns to the main
screen.
Table 2 –Radio Settings
PARAMETER
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
AUTO MEM SCAN
(available only with AM/FM
bands activated)
-
Search and automatically memorizes the six radio
stations with better signal. Press [c] / [BAND] to start a
search.
REGION
ASIA / EUROPA /
AMERICA
Select the geographic area.
RDS SYSTEM
ON/OFF
Activate or deactivate the RDS system
AF REGIONAL
ON
Automatic retuning between any station, regional or
national.
OFF
Automatic retuning between regional stations only.
SEEK PI
ON/OFF
Activate or deactivate the SEEK PI function.
LINK REGIONAL
ON
Automatic retuning between DAB+ stations and FM
stations, regional or national.
OFF
Automatic retuning between DAB+ stations and FM
stations, national only.
LINK DAB ➔FM
ON/OFF
Activate or deactivate the automatic retuning from DAB+
stations to FM stations.

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4.9. How the Reception of Radio Works
AM, FM and DAB+ radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located around your city.
They are intercepted by the radio antenna on your vehicle. This signal is then received by the radio and
sent to the vehicle speakers.
When a strong radio signals has reached the vehicle, the precise engineering of your radio system
ensures high quality reproduction. However, in some cases the signal coming to the vehicle is not strong
and clear. This can be due to factors such as the distance from the radio station, closeness of other
strong radio stations or the presence of buildings, bridges or other large obstructions in the area.
AM and DAB+ signals reception is usually better than FM reception:
▪In the case of the AM signal, radio waves are transmitted at low frequency. These long, low
frequency radio waves can follow the curvature of the earth rather than travelling straight out into
the ionosphere. In addition, they curve around obstructions so that they can provide better signal
coverage.
▪In the case of the DAB+ signal, the compression and coding system used to convert the
analogue signal into a digital signal makes the transmission immune to interference caused by
buildings, mountains or atmospheric conditions that normally disturb the reception of the FM
signal.
Because of this, clear AM and DAB+ broadcasts can be clearly received at greater distances than
FM broadcasts.
Figure 6 –AM and DAB+ Reception
FM broadcasts are transmitted at high frequency and do not bend to follow the earth’s surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally begin to fade at short distances from the station. Also, FM signals are
easily affected by buildings, mountains, or other obstructions.

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Figure 7 –FM Reception
These can result in certain listening conditions, which might lead you to believe a problem exists with your
radio. The following conditions are normal and do not indicate radio trouble:
▪Fading –As the vehicle moves away from the radio station, the signal will weaken and sound will
begin to fade. When this occurs, it is suggested that you select another stronger station.
▪Flutter/Static –Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the transmitter and the radio can
disturb the signal causing static or fluttering noises to occur. Reducing the treble level may lessen
this effect until the disturbance clears.
▪Station Swapping –As a FM signal weakens, another more powerful signal near the same
frequency may begin to play. This is because the radio is designed to lock onto the clearest
signal. If this occurs, select another station with a stronger signal.
▪Multi-Path Cancellation –Radio signals being received from several directions can cause
distortion or fluttering. This can be caused by a direct and a reflected signal from the same station
or by signals from two stations with close frequencies. If this occurs, select another station until
the condition has passed.
Figure 8 –FM Reception Conditions
The radio allows managing the above described unfavourable situations by means of different strategies
intended to minimize cases of poor reception:
▪In the case of the FM signal, the RDS function retunes to alternative frequencies (AF) allowing
the above situations to be managed automatically by selecting alternative frequencies for the
same station to minimize cases of poor reception.

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▪In the case of the DAB+ signal, the Service Following function allows managing these
situations by automatically switching to an alternative station in another DAB+ ensemble or to an
equivalent station in the FM band.
However, if a station does not provide the required information within the RDS (alternative frequencies
list) or DAB+ (DAB→DAB or DAB→FM list of links) or does not have adequate coverage of radio
stations, the radio will not be able to act in situations of poor reception described above.

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5. Media (USB / SD Card)
Figure 9 –USB / SD Card Controls
5.1. Play the Content on a Device
With the USB or SD Card source selected:
1. Insert a SD card, connect a USB storage device or a USB Apple device.
2. Playback automatically starts, playing the first element of the device or the last item played.
3. Control the playback as indicated in the Table 3.
Table 3 –USB / SD Card Playback Controls
TO
ACTION
Play / pause playback
Press [b].
Reverse / Forward to
the next item
Press [d/e].
Change playback
speed
▪Press and hold [d/e](or press [ / ] on the remote control): (x2).
▪Press [d/e](or press [ / ] on the remote control): (x4), (x8), (x16).
Activate / deactivate
random play
Press [g](or press and hold [MODE] on the remote control).
Change playback
mode
Press [h](or press [MODE] on the remote control) to switch between the
different repeat modes:
▪REP 1: repeat the current file.
▪REP DIR: repeat all files in the current folder.
▪REP ALL: repeat all files in the current device.
Change the LCD
screen information
Press [INFO] to switch between the different information modes:
▪File name and time of track.
▪File name and time to finish.
▪Folder and file name.

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5.2. Content Selection
With the USB or SD Card source selected:
1. Press [c](or [MENU] on the remote control) to enter the content selection menu.
2. Press [c]repeatedly (or [MENU] on the remote control) to navigate through the various levels of
the contents of the device: List of files ➔ List of folders.
3. Use [d/e] keys and/or the [VOLUME] knob, (or [▲►▼◄] keys on the remote control) to select
the level and file to be played.
4. Press [b]/ [VOLUME] (or [ENTER] on the remote control) to play the selected item.

Note!
The selection of content from a device type iPod is only possible through the device interface, if it
is allowed.

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6. Hands-Free and Remote Audio
Figure 10 –Hands-Free and Remote Audio Controls

Note!
The Hands-Free and Remote Audio service is only available for the driver zone.

Note!
The source Driver/Guide Microphone overrides the Hands-Free service. If an incoming or
outgoing call takes place, the driver zone will not switch to Hands-Free mode while any
microphone is active.
During a call, it is not possible to switch to another source in the driver zone.
6.1. Pair a Device
With the equipment powered on:
1. Activate the Bluetooth function of the device to pair (for instance a smartphone).
2. From the menu of the device to pair, search for devices.
3. Select “ACTIA BT”.
4. The icon “i” on the LCD screen indicates that pairing has been sucessful.
6.2. Unpair a Device
To remove pairing with a device:
1. From any source, press and hold [f]for 3 seconds.
2. Two seconds later, the icon “i”on the LCD screen will turn off indicating that there is no paired
device.

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6.3. Use of the Microphone
CAUTION
When activate the Driver microphone during a call, the conversation may be transmitted to other
diffusion systems to which the microphone is connected.

Note
No need to activate the Driver microphone to talk during a phone call.
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Note
The driver microphone must be an ACTIA or compatible model.
6.4. Make a Phone Call
With a paired phone:
1. Enter the desired number from the phone and initiate the call.
2. The equipment automatically switches to Hands-Free mode in the driver zone and a ringtone is
audible from the speakers of that zone.
3. Talk into the Driver microphone.
4. To end the call, press [f].
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Redialling
To make a phone call to the last number dialled; press [f]twice consecutively from any source.
6.5. Receive a Phone Call
With a paired phone:
1. The equipment automatically switches to the Hands-Free mode in the driver zone when there
is an incoming call, and a ringtone is audible from the speakers of that zone.
2. To answer the call press [f]or the [VOLUME] knob of the driver zone.
3. To reject the call press [a].
4. Talk into the Driver microphone.
5. To end the call press [f] or the [VOLUME] knob of the driver zone.