Bravox BVX-C910 User manual

BVX-C910
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/SD/MMC/FM/AM PLAYER
ESP ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM
RDS-TA/ PTY
160 WATT POWER
DETACHABLE PANEL
USER MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/SD/MMC/FM/AM PLAYER
SISTEMA ANTI-CHOQUE ESP
RDS – TA/PTY
POTÊNCIA 160 WATTS
PAINEL DESTACÁVEL
MANUAL DO USUÁRIO E INSTRUÇÕES DE INSTALAÇÃO
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/SD/MMC/FM/AM PLAYER
SISTEMA ANTIGOLPES ESP
RDS – TA/PTY
POTENCIA DE 160 VATIOS
PANEL FRONTAL EXTRAÍBLE
MANUAL DE USO E INSTRUCCIOES DE INSTALACCIÓN
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ENGLISH
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... pg 3 ~ 29
PORTUGUÊS
Manual de Instruções.............................................................................................................................................. pg 31 ~ 57
ESPAÑOL
Manual de Instrucciones ......................................................................................................................................... pg 58 ~ 84
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
PRECAUTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION (installation/removal)....................................................................................................................................... 7
ATTACHING & REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................... 8
FRONT PANEL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
BASIC OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
RADIO OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
CD OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
MP3 OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION................................................................................................................................................... 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
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ACCESSORIES
Mounting Bracket X1 Removable Trim Ring X1 Small metal strip X1 Washer X1 Nut X1
Rubber X1 Remote Control X1 Release key X2 Protective case X1 User Manual X1
ISO Wire connector X1 Removable control panel X1 USB cable X1
MONO
POWER
SEL
MUTE AMS MODE
TAAF
VOL+
PTY BAND
VOL-
2
INTRO DISP
SCAN
1
PAUSE
4
RDM
3
RPT
5
F-
6
F+
LOC
EQ
BVX-C910
BVX-C910
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/SD/MMC/FM/AM PLAYER
ESPANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM
RDS-TA/PTY
160 WATTPOWER
DETACHABLEPANEL
USER MANUALAND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/SD/MMC/FM/AM PLAYER
SISTEMAANTI-CHOQUE ESP
RDS – TA/PTY
POTÊNCIA160 WATTS
PAINELDESTACÁVEL
MANUAL DO USUÁRIO E INSTRUÇÕES DE INSTALAÇÃO
CD/MP3/WMA/USB/SD/MMC/FM/AM PLAYER
SISTEMAANTIGOLPES ESP
RDS – TA/PTY
POTENCIADE 160 VATIOS
PANELFRONTAL EXTRAÍBLE
MANUAL DE USO E INSTRUCCIOES DE INSTALACCIÓN
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PRECAUTION
This unit is designed and manufactured with the user’s safety in mind; however any improper use or operation may result in certain
dangers. It is therefore highly recommended to read this manual thoroughly and adhere to the following precautions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• To prevent an electrical shock, do not open the housing of the unit. In any case of malfunctioning, only have the unit serviced by
an approved and qualified service centre.
• Do not expose to any water or to a very humid environment. Do not operate the unit when your hands are wet as this may cause
a short circuit.
• For safe driving, keep the volume low in order to concentrate on traffic conditions.
• Do not clean the unit with alcohol, only clean with a soft dry cloth.
• If the unit has been kept at a high temperature or in a high humidity environment, cool down the car interior before turning on the
unit.
• Do not use the unit for a long time without running the vehicle engine, it may drain the battery and the engine’s vehicle may not
be able to start.
• Before final installation in the dashboard opening, connect the wiring and make sure the unit is working properly.
• Only use parts provided with the unit to ensure proper installation.
• Do not route wiring in places that the heat may melt the wiring insulation.
• When replacing the fuse, ensure that the new fuse has the capacity recommended by the manufacturer.
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PRECAUTION
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate the player with scratched, bent or broken discs. When a disc is not loaded properly, do not force it into the disc
loader.
• Never insert any other objects into the disc loader like a coin or pin, etc as this may cause damage or a short circuit.
• Do not use different disc formats other than 8 cm or 12cm round discs.
• Please dispose of used batteries according to the regulations in your country.
• If the unit is disconnected to the battery, it will lose memorized data.
• If the source disc has poor sound quality due to scratches, dirt or a bad recording, the playback sound quality may be poor.
Remote control:
• Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedals.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat the battery.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
• Dispose of used batteries properly.
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INSTALLATION (installation/removal)
Note:
Unit should be installed horizontally at an angle of less than 30°
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (A)
Installation of the unit
1. Metal Sleeve
Install the metal sleeve in the dashboard.
For optimal performance of the CD player, the metal sleeve should be positioned horizontally
(between 10 and+30). Fix metal sleeve into place by pressing the metal tags outwards using
screwdriver.
2. Front Mounting
Slide the radio into the metal sleeve until the springs at either side of the radio snap into the
openings of the sleeve.
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3. Removing Radio
Insert the levers supplied with the unit into the grooves at both sides of the unit until they lock. Pull the levers toward you makes it
possible to remove the unit from the dashboard.
JIN REAR-MOUNT (B) (Option)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Remove the outer rim around the front panel and the side springs. Select a position
where the screw holes of the mounting bracket and the screw holes of the radio
become aligned and tighten the screws at 2 places on each side.
ATTACHING & REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
Removing the Front Panel
• Press the [] RELEASE button to open the front panel.
• Push the front panel to right and pull the left side of the front panel away from
the unit, as shown in the figure below.
(It is highly recommended to keep the front panel in the protective case provided)
Attaching the Front Panel
• First Insert the right side of the front panel as shown in the figure below and
gently push the left side of the front panel onto the unit until you hear a click
sound, which confirms that the front panel is firmly attached.
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FRONT PANEL
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BASIC OPERATION
1.
Press this button to turn on or off the unit. You can also turn on the unit by pressing any button.
2. MODE
Press this button to select one of the following sources: CD / AUX/ Radio / USB/SD (USB device or SD/MMC card is available).
3. MUTE
Press to shut off the sound output, press it again to resume previous sound level.
4. BAND/LOUD
Press this button to select the band in the following sequence: FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM.
Press and hold to turn on/off the loudness function.
5. VOL/SEL
Rotate to adjust the volume level. Press it briefly and repeatedly to select the sound settings in the following sequence:
Volume Bass Treble Balance Fader
Hold down to select:
TA ALARM/SEEK PI MUTE/SOUND/ RETUNE S/L MASK DPI/ALL BEEP 2nd/ALL/ OFF
Rotate to adjust the setting. The Bass and Treble settings can be adjusted only in DSP (Digital Sound Processor) OFF mode.
6. TA
In FM radio mode, press briefly to turn the TA function on/off.
7. AF
In radio mode, press the button to turn the AF function on/off. Hold down the button to turn the REG (regional) function on/off.
8. DISP
Press repeatedly to display the information such as ID3 tag, radio frequency and PTY.
9. INFRARED SENSOR (IR)
Reception of infrared signal from remote control.
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BASIC OPERATION
10.
In radio mode, press one of these buttons to seek a station automatically. Hold down one of the buttons to switch to manual tuning.
In play mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next file. Hold down the button for 2 seconds to fast forward or fast
backward.
11. PTY
In FM radio mode, press the button to turn on/off the PTY function.
12. AUX IN jack
Connect the AUX cable (not supplied) to your external audio device, then press the MODE button to switch to AUX mode.
13.1/PAUSE
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “1”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In playback mode, press this button to pause or resume playback.
14.2/INTRO
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “2”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In play mode, press this button to introduce each track for 10s.
15.3/RPT
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “3”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In playback mode, press this button repeatedly to select a repeat playback mode.
16.4/RDM
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “4”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In playback mode, press to play the tracks in random order.
17.5/F-
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “5”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In MP3/WMA playback mode, press to return to the first track of previous folder.
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BASIC OPERATION
18.6/F+
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “6”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In MP3/WMA playback mode, press to go to the first track of next folder.
19.EQ
Press to select the preset equalizer modes to adjust the sound quality.
20.AMS
Hold down the AMS button for a few moments to automatically store stations with a good reception.
Press this button briefly to scan through the preset stations.
During MP3 playback, press to enable the file search function.
21.[
] RELEASE
Press to open the front panel.
22. USB port
Insert an USB device, it will play the music files from the USB automatically.
23.SD slot
Insert an SD/MMC card, it will play the music files from SD/MMC card automatically.
24. Disc loading slot
25. :
Press the button to eject a disc when it is loaded into the unit.
26.RESET
Press the button to reset the unit using a sharp object such as a pencil
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REMOTE CONTROL
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with polarity
(+) on top as shown.
Use and care of the remote control
Point the remote control to the IR window on the front panel for operation.
Notes:
Using the battery incorrectly can cause malfunctions. Take note of the following
points for the remote control:
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Use one CR2025 (3V) lithium battery
• Remove the battery if the remote control is not to be used for a month or longer.
MONO
POWER
SEL
MUTE AMS MODE
TAAF
VOL+
PTY BAND
VOL-
2
INTRO DISP
SCAN
1
PAUSE
4
RDM
3
RPT
5
F-
6
F+
LOC
EQ
112
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
22
21
2
34
6
11
5
7
89
10
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
1. POWER
Press to turn on or off the unit.
2. MONO:
In FM radio mode, press to select mono or stereo reception.
3. MUTE
Press to shut off the sound output, press it again to resume previous sound level.
4. SEL
Press it briefly and repeatedly to select the sound settings in the following sequence:
Volume Bass Treble Balance Fader
Hold down to select:
TA ALARM/SEEK PI MUTE/SOUND/ RETUNE S/L MASK DPI/ALL BEEP 2nd/ALL/ OFF
5. AF:
In radio mode, press the button to turn the AF function on/off. Hold down the button to turn the REG (regional) function on/off.
6. TA
In FM radio mode, press briefly to turn the TA function on/off.
7. VOL+ / VOL-
• Press this button to adjust the volume.
• Adjust the settings.
8. 1/PAUSE
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “1”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In playback mode, press this button to pause or resume playback.
9. 2/INTRO
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “2”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In CD play mode, press this button to introduce each track for 10s.
10.4/RDM
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “4”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In playback mode, press to play the tracks in random order.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
11. 5/F-
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “5”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In MP3/WMA playback mode, press to return to the first track of previous folder.
12.LOC
In FM radio mode, press to receive the local stations only and “LOC” is displays displayed on the screen. Press it again to turn off
this function.
13.EQ
Press to select the preset equalizer modes to adjust the sound quality.
14.MODE
Press this button to select one of the following sources: CD / AUX/ Radio / USB/SD (USB device or SD/MMC card is available).
15.AMS
Hold down the AMS button for a few moments to automatically store stations with a good reception.
Press this button briefly to scan through the preset stations.
During MP3 playback, press to enable the file search function.
16.BAND
Press this button to select the band in the following sequence: FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM.
Press and hold to turn on/off the loudness function.
17.PTY
In FM radio mode, press the button to turn on/off the PTY function.
18. /
They have the same functions as the buttons on the unit.
19.DISP
Press repeatedly to display the information such as ID3 tag, radio frequency and PTY.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
20.3/RPT
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “3”. Hold down the button to save the station.
In playback mode, press this button repeatedly to select a repeat playback mode.
21. SCAN
Press this button to scan the preset stations.
22. 6 /F+
In Radio mode, press the button briefly to select the preset station number “6”.
Hold down the button to save the station.
In MP3/WMA playback mode, press to go to the first track of next folder.
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RADIO OPERATION
Listening to the radio
1. Press the [MODE] button to select the radio mode.
2. Press the [BAND] button repeatedly to select the radio band in the following sequence:
3. Press the [ ] buttons on the unit or the / buttons on the remote control to tune in a station automatically.
Tuning
There are 3 types of tuning mode available, seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the desired band.
2. Press the [ ] buttons on the unit to tune in a station automatically.
Manual tuning
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the desired band.
2. Press the [ ] button on the unit for a few moments to switch to manual tuning and “MANUAL” will be displayed on the screen.
Press [ ] to increase the frequency. When it is not pressed for few seconds, “MANUAL” will disappear and the manual tuning
function is cancelled.
Press the [ ] button to reduce the frequency.
Preset tuning - Recalling a preset station
6 preset stations on each band are available in the unit’s memory. Press the digit [1-6] to recall a preset station.
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Auto store
Auto store is a function for storing up to 6 stations. If 6 stations with good reception cannot be received, the previous stored stations (if
they exist) remain as they are.
1. Press the [BAND] button to select the desired band (FM1-FM2-FM3-AM).
2. Hold down the [AMS] button for 2 seconds or longer. The stations with good reception are stored automatically.
Manual store
In radio mode, press the [ ] button on the remote control to scan stations. When your desired stations are searched, hold down the
digit [1-6] to store.
RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) OPERATION
The RDS data are the PI, PS, TP, PTY and TA DATA.
PI: Program identification Code for identifying program.
PS: Program Service Name Broadcast station name data expressed in alphanumerically character.
TP: Traffic Program identification data for traffic information broadcasting.
PTY: See “Using PTY to select Program” on the next page.
TA (Traffic Announcement): function enabling the broadcast of traffic information.
AF (Alternative Frequencies): function enabling automatic search for the best alternative frequency available.
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RADIO OPERATION
Setting AF MODE
• Press AF button briefly to switch on/off AF mode. “AF” is displayed when AF function is on.
• With AF function on, it automatically searches for the best alternative frequency available for the current station.
•ALERT will be displayed when an emergency broadcasting is received; meanwhile sound output level will be adjusted to the
preset output level automatically when the volume control is set at minimum.
• It is possible to programme the car radio so that it exits disc/USB/card mode or the current radio station when traffic information
is broadcast. Press the TA button briefly to switch TA mode on or off.
Setting TA MODE
When TA mode is switched on, the unit automatically broadcasts the traffic information available. To interrupt the broadcast of traffic
information without switching off the TA function, briefly press the TA button. The unit will then return to the previous mode.
Regional Program Operation
Press AF button for 1 second to turn the regional mode on or off.
When regional mode is on, the car radio ignores the regional variants of broadcasts.
When regional mode is off, the car radio receives the regional variants of broadcasts.
Using PTY to Select a Program
The PTY function allows you to search for stations with a particular program type. You can select the type by pressing the PTY button
to select the PTY group and then pressing the corresponding number buttons (1-6) to select the program type. Refer to the types for
your selection as listed in table below:
Button Number PTY MUSIC group
1 POP M, ROCK M
2 EASY M, LIGHT M
3 CLASSICS, OTHER M
4 JAZZ, COUNTRY
5 NATION M, OLDIES
6 FOLK M
Button Number PTY SPEECH group
1 NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
2 SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
3 CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED
4 WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN
5 SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
6 TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
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RADIO OPERATION
When PTY is selected, the radio starts to search corresponding PTY information, and stops if the corresponding PTY information is found.
If corresponding PTY information is not found, normal radio reception is resumed
In FM RDS mode, hold down SEL button and use the VOL+ or VOL- button to select the following modes:
TA ALARM/SEEK PI MUTE/SOUND/ RETUNE S/L MASK DPI/ALL BEEP 2nd/ALL/ OFF
TA ALARM/SEEK
TA SEEK mode: When newly tuned station does not receive TP information for 5s, the radio retunes to next station which has not the
same station (PI) as the last station, but has the TP information.
TAALARM mode: When this mode is selected, any automatic retune mode is not activated. Only double beep sound (ALARM) is output.
PI MUTE/SOUND
If your car passes through an area where the car radio can receive different PI codes for the same station, an oscillation phenomenon
may occur In this case, you can select 2 modes:
• PI SOUND: The unit emits a beep regularly during the period in which the car crosses this critical area.
• PI MUTE: The sound will be muted at regular intervals.
RETUNE S/L
This function allows you to adjust the duration after which the automatic TA search or identical PI station search should be carried out.
When the radio cannot receive PI information during a selected retune time, it starts to search for the next station with the same PI. If
no station with the same PI station is received after one search cycle, the radio goes to the last station and waits for 4 - 5 minutes until
it receives the PI code again.
• RETUNE S: 30 seconds
• RETUNE L: 90 seconds
MASK DPI/ALL
• MASK DPI: masks only the alternative frequencies with a different PI.
• MASK ALL: masks the alternative frequencies with a strong signal that have different PIs or with an RDS signal which is not strong enough.
BEEP 2nd/ALL/OFF
• BEEP 2nd: The beep sound is output when a key is hold down.
• BEEP ALL: The beep sound is output when any key is pressed.
• BEEP OFF: The beep sound function is disabled.
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