Cerwin-Vega CU15BT User manual
CV15BT
BLUETOOTH MULTIMEDIA RECEIVER
BLUETOOTH / USB / SD / AUX
OWNER’S MANUAL
3761 South Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 261-4161
2022 Cerwin Vega Mobile All rights reserved.
(a division of CV & DA Holdings, Inc.)
CERWINVEGAMOBILE.COM
We reserve the right to change the products and specifications at any time without notice.
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Introduction Reminders
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Important Reminders
1. If your vehicle is exposed to direct sunlight and is subject to excessive
heat in the vehicle, them you should be careful while using the device.
If this receiver experiences overheating, it could cause permanent damage.
2. If the head unit does not power on, please check your wiring connections.
Also, be sure to check the fuse.
3. Before installation, please pay attention to the wiring diagram in this manual
to ensure the stereo is wired correctly.
4. This unit can play MP3 / WMA files via USB or SD Card, but this device
will not be able to play videos or display images.
5. This unit supports Bluetooth hands-free calling and music playback from
your mobile device; however, this stereo does not support a phone book
function. Incoming / Outgoing phone numbers will be displayed on the
screen.
Cerwin Vega Mobile Radio
Congratulations for purchasing Cerwin Vega Mobile Radio for your car audio system.
You have chosen Cerwin Vega Mobile because you deserve the best!
Cerwin Vega Mobile Radio are designed and engineered to reproduce great sound
quality for many years of listening enjoyment in your vehicle! We highly recommend that
your new speakers be installed by an authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealer. Your
authorized dealer can professionally assemble/disassemble the interior of your vehicle
and set the proper speaker placement for ideal sound quality.
If you decide to install the speakers by yourself, please thoroughly read through this
manual before getting started. This manual will help familiarize yourself with these
speakers and guide you through the installation process and procedures.
Please contact your local authorized Cerwin Vega Mobile dealer if you have any
questions regarding the instructions in this manual. If you require additional assistance,
please contact the Cerwin Vega Mobile Technical Support Department during business
hours at 213-261-4161.
Operation Troubleshooting
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Panel Functions
POWER
MODE MUTE BAND
CLK
SEL
EQ
RPT
+10
9
6
3
RDM
7
4
1
INT
0AMS
-10
8
5
2
12 3
4
7
12
5
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8
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7
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212
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10
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1. On / Off
2. IR Remote Control Window (Optional)
3. Mode / Answer a call
4. Band / Reject or hang up a call
5. Station Tuning & fast forward/rewind
6. Clock adjustments
7. Preset Stations
8. Aux Input
9. SD Card Slot
10. USB Port
11. For Charging
12. Display
How to Connect to Bluetooth
Turn on the unit. Find the Bluetooth name “CV15BT” on your phone then click
to connect. Once connected, the Bluetooth icon on the screen of the device will
stop flashing. To answer phone calls press “MODE” and “BAND” to hang up.
Remote Functions
1. Power Switch
2. Mute
3. Band
4. Last Track
5. Next Track
6. Clock
7. Volume Down
8. Volume Up
9. Multifunctional Selection Key
10. Radio Search
11. EQ
12. 0.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9. digital key
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before
going through the checklist, check the connection and operating procedures.
Troubleshooting Potential Cause / Solution
General Issues
No sound or the sound is very low.
The position of the fader control is not set for
a 2-speaker system. The volume of the unit
and/or connected device is very low. - Increase
the volume of the unit and connected device.
• Stored stations and clock time erased.
• The fuse has blown.
• Makes a noise when the position of the
ignition is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
car’s accessory power connector.
Head unit won’t power on.
Make sure there’s no short-circuiting between
the wires; Replace the old fuse with appropriate
capacity.
The display / Illumination flashes.
The power supply is not sufficient.
- Check that the car battery supplies enough
power to the unit. (The power requirement is
12 V DC.)
Buttons not functioning properly.
Press the reset button on the panel.
If it still does not work, unplug the power
and plug it in again after a while.
Stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
The connection is not correct.
• Check the connection of the car antenna
(aerial).
• If the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend,
check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
Preset tuning is not possible. The broadcast signal is too weak.
Operation Functions
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Issue Potential Cause/Solution
USB Issues
You cannot play items via a USB hub. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a
USB hub.
A USB device takes longer to play. The USB device contains files with a
complicated tree structure.
Issue Potential Cause/Solution
Bluetooth Issues
The connecting device cannot detect this unit. Before the pairing is made, set this unit to
pairing standby mode.
Connection is not possible.
The connection is controlled from one side
(this unit or Bluetooth device), but not both.
- Connect to this unit from a Bluetooth
device or vice versa.
The name of the detected device does not
appear.
Depending on the status of the other device, it
may not be possible to obtain the name.
The talker’s voices are not audible.
The front speakers are not connected to the unit.
- Connect the front speakers to the unit. The
talker’s voice is output only from the front
speakers.
A call partner says that the volume is too low
or high.
Adjust the volume accordingly using Mic gain
adjustment.
Echo or noise occures in phone call
conversations.
• Lower the volume.
• If the ambient noise other than the phone
call sound is loud, try reducing this noise,
etc., is loud, shut the window. If an air condi-
tioner is loud, lower the air conditioner.
The phone sound quality is poor.
Phone sound quality depends on the reception
conditions of the cellular phone.
- Move your car to a place where you can
enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the
reception is poor.
The volume of the connected audio device
is low.
The volume level will differ depending on the
audio device.
- Adjust the volume of the connected audio
device or this unit.
Issue Potential Cause/Solution
Bluetooth Issues
The sound skips during playback of a
Bluetooth audio device.
• Reduce the distance between the unit and
the Bluetooth audio device.
• If the Bluetooth audio device is stored in a
case that interrupts the signal, remove the
audio device from the case during use.
• Several Bluetooth devices or other devices
which emit radio waves are in use nearby.
- Turn off the other devices.
- Increase distance from other devices.
• The playback sound stops momentarily when
the connection between this unit and the
cellular phone is being made. This is not a
malfunction.
The connected Bluetooth audio device cannot
be controlled.
Check thtat the connected Bluetooth audio
device supports AVRCP.
Bluetooth function cannot operate. Turn off the unit by pressing (Power) for more
than 2 seconds, then turn the unit on again.
No sound is output from the car speakers
during hands-free calls.
If the sound is output from the cellular phone,
set the cellular phone to output the sound
from the car speakers.
Installations Installations
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Please pay close to attention to this diagram before installing this head unit.
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SUB2 FL RL
SUB1 FR RR
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Caution
• Run all ground leads to a common
ground point.
• Do not get the leads trapped under
a screw, or caught in moving parts
(e.g. seat railing).
• Before making connections, turn the
car ignition off to avoid short circuits.
• Connect the yellow and red power
supply leads only after all other leads
have been connected.
• Be sure to insulate any loose
unconnected leads with electrical tape
for safety.
Precautions
• Choose the installation location
carefully so that the unit will
not interfere with normal driving
operations.
• Avoid installing the unit areas
subject to dust, dirt, excessive
vibration, or high temperature such as
in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
• Use only the supplied mounting
hardware for a safe and secure
installation.
NOTE ON THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD (YELLOW):
When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo components, the amperage
rating of the car circuit to which the unit is connected must be higher than the sum of each
component’s fuse amperage rating.
MOUNTING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT:
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 30°.
PARTS FOR INSTALLATION
•This parts list does not include all the package
contents.
•The bracket and the protection collar are
attached to the unit before shipping.
Before mounting the unit, use the release
keys to remove the bracket from the unit.
•Keep the release keys for future use as they
are also necessary if you remove the unit from
your car.
INSTALL STEPS
REMOVING THE PROTECTION COLLAR AND THE BRACKET
Before installing the unit, remove the protection collar and the bracket from the unit.
• Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out.
• Insert both release keys until they click, and pull down the bracket, then pull up
the unit to separate.
MOUNTING THE UNIT IN THE DASHBOARD
Before installing, make sure the catches on both sides of the bracket are bent
inwards 2 mm (3/32 in).
• Position the bracket inside the dashboard, then bend the claws outward for a
tight fit.
• Mount the unit onto the bracket, then attached the protection collar.
NOTES:
• If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will not be installed
securely and may spring out.
• Make sure the 4 catches on the protection collar are properly engage in the
slots of the unit.
Specifications Warranty
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Please Ship All Warranty Claims With Pre-Authorized RA Number To:
CV&DA Holdings, Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service Department
3761 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90007 USA
Please Contact Customer Service for Further Warranty Information:
U.S.A.
Tel: 213-261-4161 / Fax: 213-947-4767
General
Supply Voltage
Current Consumption
Power Output
Number of Pre-Outs
Speaker Impedance
Mounting Dimensions
DC 12 V
Max 10 A
4 x 50 W
3 Pairs (Front, Rear and Sub)
4 Ohm
(W x H x D): 7” x 2” x 3-7/8”
(W x H x D): 178mm x 51mm x 98mm
Tuning Range
Sensitivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
Stereo Separation
87.5 Mhz - 107.9 Mhz
20 dB
60 dB
25 dB
FM Section
AM Section
Tuning Range
Sensitivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
530 kHz - 1,720 kHz
30 dB
45 dB
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
1.2
1.3
Bluetooth
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