Denver CDB-440BT User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio System
PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
Automatic Memory Storing
USB&SD Card Interface
Detachable Front Panel
Auxiliary Input Function
Bluetooth Hands-free function & A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile) Stereo Audio Transmission
DAB function

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CONTENTS
Installation...........................................3
DIN Front-Mount (Method A).................3
Installing the unit ...............................3
Removing the unit .............................4
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B).................5
Using the detachable front panel ......6
Wiring Connection..............................7
ISO connection.....................................7
Location of keys .................................8
Basic operation...................................9
Switching on/off the unit........................9
Faceplate release .................................9
Sound adjustment.................................9
Loudness..............................................9
Display..................................................9
Equalization..........................................9
Reset function.......................................9
Mode selection......................................9
System setting......................................9
Auxiliary input .......................................10
DAB operation.....................................10
DAB antenna installation....................10
Radio operation ..................................10
Selecting the frequency band............10
Selecting a station.............................10
Automatic memory storing & program
scanning............................................11
Scan..................................................11
Station storing ...................................11
RDS......................................................11
Setting RDS mode.............................11
Using PTY to select program.............11
TA SEEK/ALARM..............................11
PI SOUND/MUTE..............................12
RETURN LONG/SHORY ..................12
MASK DIP/ALL....................................12
EONTA DX/LO...................................12
TA-VOLUME......................................13
REG OFF/ON....................................13
Listening to Traffic Announcement ....13
USB play operation.............................13
Switching to USB mode.....................13
Selecting tracks.................................13
Pausing playing.................................13
Previewing all tracks..........................14
Repeating the same track .................14
Playing all tracks in random...............14
Selecting directory up/down ..............14
Selecting tracks.................................14
Display ID3 information………………15
SD operation........................................16
Bluetooth operation............................16
Preparing for operation......................16
Pairing...............................................16
Connect.............................................17
T-menu..............................................17
Making an outgoing call.....................18
Transfer the call between mobile phone
and the unit........................................18
BT reset.............................................18
Bluetooth audio (A2DP function).......18
Specification........................................19
Trouble shooting.................................20

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INSTALLATION
Notes:
1. Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
2) 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.
3) Use only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation. The
use of unauthorized parts can cause
malfunctions.
Consult 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 installation angel exceeds 30°from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
- Avoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such as
from direct sunlight, or from hot air,
from the heater, or where it would be
subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properly installed either
from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount)
or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount installation,
utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides
of the unit chassis). For details, refer to the
following illustrated installation methods.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard
having an opening as shown below:
Installing the unit
Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Press the release button on the front
panel and remove the control panel
(see the steps of “removing the front
panel”).
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull
it out to remove it.
5. The two supplied keys release tabs
inside the unit’s sleeve so you can
remove it. Insert the keys as far as
they will go (with the notches facing up)
into the appropriate slots at the middle left
and right sides of the unit. Then slide the
sleeve off the back of the unit.
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Outer Trim Ring
Front Panel
L Key Sleeve
R Key
53mm
182mm

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INSTALLATION
6. Mount the sleeve by inserting the sleeve
into the opening of the dashboard and
bend open the tabs located around the
sleeve with a screwdriver. Not all tabs
will be able to make contact, so
examine which ones will be most
effective. Bending open the appropriate
tabs behind the dashboard to secure
the sleeve in place.
Tabs
Screwdriver
Sleeve
Dashboard
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables.
8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
9. To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. Use the
supplied hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm)
and Spring Washer) to attach one end of
the strap to the mounting bolt on the back
of the unit. If necessary, bend the metal
strap to fit your vehicle’s mounting area.
Then use the supplied hardware
(Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and Plain
Washer) to attach the other end of metal
strap to a solid metal part of the vehicle
under the dashboard. This strap also
helps ensure proper electrical grounding
of the unit.
Note to install the short threading
terminal of the mounting bolt to the back
of the unit and the other long threading
terminal to the dashboard.
Mounting Bolt
Spring Washer
Plain Washer
Tapping Screw
Hex Nut
Metal Strap
10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install the
unit’s front panel (see the steps of
“installing the front panel”).
Removing the unit
1.Make sure the ignition is turned off, then
disconnect the cable from the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2.Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).
3.Press the release button to remove the
front panel.
4.Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull
it out to remove it.
5.Insert both of the supplied keys into the
slots at the middle left and right sides of
the unit, then pull the unit out of the
dashboard.

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INSTALLATION
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota), N
(Nissan) located on both sides of the unit to
fasten the unit to the factory radio mounting
brackets supplied with your vehicle.
Dashboard or Console
Screw
Factory Radio
Mounting Bracket
Side View showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N
Screw
To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
Align the screw holes on the bracket with
the screw holes on the unit, and then
tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side.
Note: the outer trim ring, sleeve and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.

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REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
A. Press the release button ( ) on the
front panel and pull off the front panel.
B. Keep front panel into the case.
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL
To install the front panel, insert the panel
into the housing and make sure the panel
is properly installed. Otherwise,
abnormality occurs on the display or
some keys will not function properly.
Precautions when handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when removing or
installing the front panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front
panel or on the main unit body. It may
result in poor electrical contact.
4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.
6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from
touching the surface of the front panel
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the front
panel.
USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

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WIRING CONNECTION
ISO CONNECTION

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OPERATION
LOCATION OF KEYS
1.MODE/PAIR
2. (release button)
3 . (hang up)/LOU/BND
4. SEL/MENU
5.
6. MUTE
7.LCD
8. 4/SHF
9. 5 DIR-
10. 1/PAU
11. 2 SCN
12. 3 RPT
13. AUX IN
14. 6 DIR+
15.USB interface
16.9/PTY
17. #/SCAN
18. 0 DSP
19. */+/ AS/PS
20. 8 TA/EQ
21. 7 AF
22. T-MENU/TRANS
23.
24. (pick up)
25. SD
26. Reset button
27. Mic

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OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT
Press any button to turn on the unit. When
the unit is on, press and hold button (6)
to turn the unit off.
FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press button (2) to detach the
removable faceplate.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Shortly press SEL button (4) to enter
AUDIO SETTING mode. The adjustment
mode will change in the following order:
Bass / Treble / Balance / Fader / VOL
In corresponding item rotating the volume
knob (4) to adjust the sound quality.
LOUDNESS
Long press LOUD button (3) to switch
loudness function on, and “LOUD” will
appear on the LCD for several seconds.
Press it again to release this function.
DISPLAY
Press DSP button (18) to show some
information like clock, frequency, PTY and
so on.
EQUALIZATION
Shortly press EQ button (20) shortly to turn
on equalization function and to select
desired
audio mode. There are five kinds of mode
as below:
→FLAT→CLASSICS→POP→ROCK→DSP OFF
RESET FUNCTION
RESET button (25) must be activated with
either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.
The RESET button is to be activated for the
following reasons:
- nitial installation of the unit when all
wiring is completed.
- All the function buttons do not operate.
- Error symbol on the display.
Note: if press RESET button (25), the unit
can’t work yet, please use a cotton swab
soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the
socket on the front panel.
MODE SELECTION
Shortly press MODE button (1) to change
the mode among: Radio, USB, CARD and
AUX.
SYSTEM SETTING
Press and hold SEL button (4) on the front
panel to enter SYSTEM SETTING mode.
There are below items to adjust.
BEEP / P-VOL / AREA / HOUR 24H
U se SEL button (4) to select the item you
want to change, and rotating the volume
knob (4) to change the corresponding
setting.
1) BEEP ON/OFF:
Beep on: There is a beep sound when
buttons is pressed.
Beep off: There is no beep sound when
buttons is pressed.
2) P-VOL
P-VOL: The max volume value when you
turn on the unit. Such as when you set
the P-VOL to 40(default value). If the
volume value is small than 40 when you
turn off the unit. Next time you turn on the
unit. The volume will keep the last
volume value. But if the volume value is
high than 40 when you turn off the unit.
Then next time you turn on the unit. The
volume value will back to 40.
3) Area Europe/USA:
This item allows you to select the area to
EUROPE or USA. Then the radio
frequency will change to Europe
frequency or USA automatically.

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OPERATION
4) HOUR 24/12
You can select time format to 12 hour or 24
hour format. (In AREA item. When you
change the area to the EUR. The time
format will be changed to 24 HOUR
format automatically. When you change
the area to the USA. The time format will
be change to 12 HOUR format
automatically.)
AUXILIARY INPUT
A portable audio player can be connected
to the unit through the AUX IN jack (13) on
the front panel. After finishing the
connection, Press MODE button (1) to
switch the mode to AUX IN mode.
DAB OPERATION
1) Press AS/PS button for DAB full scan. If
there isn't any station, Scroll display "NO
STATION FOUND".
2) Press / buttons (5/23)button to
change the stations.
Shortly press M1-M6(10/11/12/8/9/14)
button to read M1-M6 station.
If Read Empty Preset, Display "NO
SAVED"
3) Press and hold M1-M6(10/11/12/8/9/14)
button to memory the current station to
the M1-M6 station.
4) Press DSP(18) to show the information
(This is rotate below sequence)
Station name -> Ensemble name ->
Current Frequency -> Current PTY ->
DLS Message -> CLOCK -> Signal
Strength -> Signal Quality -> Station name
5) List Search mode
Press PTY button to List Search Enter/Exit.
In list search mode rotating the Volume
UP/DOWN(4) to list UP/DOWN. Press SEL
button to select Current List Station.
* In this mode LCD display blinking
DAB ANTENNA INSTALLATION
Put the antenna on the left or right
of windows. The minimum installation
height is 60mm from the windows top.
RADIO OPERATION
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND
In radio mode, press BAND button (3) to
select the desired band.
The reception band will change in the
following order:
FM1FM2FM3MW
SELECTING A STATION
Shortly press / buttons (5/23) to
activate automatic seek function. It will
search up/down a station automatically.
Press for 2 seconds until “MANUAL……”
appears on the display, the manual tuning
mode is selected. In this mode you can turn
up/down a step frequency one by one till to
search a station. If both buttons have not
been pressed for several seconds, they will
return to seek tuning mode and