Discount Car Stereo A2D-BKRCD Instruction Manual

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A2D-BKRCD
QUICK START MUSIC STREAMING MODULE INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR BECKER WITH ANALOG CD CHANGERS

PRODUCT SAFETY & DISCLAIMER
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PRODUCT AND/OR PROPERTY
•This installation guide is provided as a GENERAL installation guide, some vehicles vary and
may require additional steps. We do not accept responsibility for third party labor charges
or modifications. Exercise due-diligence when installing this product.
•We do not accept any responsibility for vehicle damage or personal injury resulting from
the installation of this product.
•Careless installation and operation can result in equipment damage.
Requirement
CD changer in trunk/hatch
Introduction
Many Becker radios lack AUX menu option which means they are not able to
support an auxiliary connection; however, if vehicle has a CD changer, the A2D-
BKRCD is the ticket to add music streaming without sacrificing the original radio
or changer. With the A2D-BKRCD installed, music streaming from smartphone,
tablet, kindle etc. is possible while also retaining use of required CD changer.
Keep in mind for the A2D-BKRCD module to work, vehicle must have a Becker
radio and CD changer such as the CDC-3 (BE2660), BE7860 etc. which
remains connected and operational.
Digital CD changers such as the CDC-4 and others from later models are
not applicable.
See Frequently Asked question at the end of this guide for more details.
Installation
We recommend disconnecting the car battery. But before
anything locate and record the radio safe code. Don’t
disconnect battery if radio code is not available, otherwise
radio will cease to operate.
1. Remove radio from dash to gain access to the connectors. A set of
Radio removal tools (See Fig. 1) is required.
Fig. 1
Radio removal Tools
Fig. 2

2. Slide tools into slots (51) on radio. (Straight edge facing away).
Withdraw radio by pulling outwards. To release keys simply press
retaining springs. See Fig. 2. For detailed radio removal click here.
3. With radio removed press release tab on Blue plug (See Fig. 4) and
disconnect from chamber (C-3) (See Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
Becker Radio Connectors
Note! Chamber C-1 is reserved for vehicles amplifier. Yellow plug (if
present), remains connected.
4. Connect blue plug from installation harness (See Fig. 4) into chamber
C-3 vacated in step 3
Fig. 4
8-pin plug
Fig. 4b
installation harness
5. Connect blue plug removed from radio in step 3 to mating black
connector on installation harness (Fig. 4b)
Becker radios are coded and will not operate without
code. Do not proceed to step 6 if radio code is not
available.
6. Disconnect factory 8-pin black plug from radio (See Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
7. Connect factory 8-pin black plug to power harness matting 8-pin
connector (See Fig. 6)
8. Connect power harness 8-pin plug to radio chamber vacated in step 6
Fig. 6
power harness

9. Test for engine noise. If present a noise filter (not included) may be
required.
Warning: Unlike other European vehicles, BMW and Mercedes
power/speaker plug are molded together (See Fig. 7) which means the
standard power harness (See Fig. 6) will not fit. The power/speaker
harness seen in Fig.8 is included for these applications.
To install, follow steps 6-10 taking into account chambers Band Cplug are
molded together.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
10. Secure adapter box and proceed to next section.
Pairing
Pairing process varies among phones but the basic steps are the same. This
process is done upon initial install and will not have to be repeated
1. Turn Ignition and radio “ON”
Green LED through peephole will flash (pairing mode)
2. On A2DP device: go to Settings, Wireless & Networks, Bluetooth
Settings
3. Select Bluetooth and turn on, select Bluetooth settings
4. Tap Scan for devices .
5. Wait for the Bluetooth device name to appear (See Fig. 8) and select
from list. Once paired Green LED will glow steady.
Fig. 8
Note: Supports multiple phones but connect to one phone at a time.

Operation
1. Turn ignition and Radio “ON”
2. Press CD or button combination to enter CD Changer Mode
(At least 1 disc must be loaded and remain in changer magazine)
3. Set Smartphone or tablet initial volume level to 60% and launch
streaming application
4. Use radio volume control button to set playback level. If distorted,
lower volume audio device volume accordingly.
Playlist, Track selection, text display is *NOT* possible
from radio. Use audio device built-in controls and display
or purchase optional remote control
To listen to Changer:
1. listening to CD’s stored in CD changer:
a. Press radio’s “CD” button or combination to access CD changer
playback
b. Disable Bluetooth
CD changer resumes play.
Control changer from radio buttons as customary.
2. To return to music streaming:
Go to audio device and Enable Bluetooth.
Note: Music streaming has priority for as long as audio device is
paired. CD changer playback is only possible if audio device is un-
paired or out of range.
5. If correct operation is confirmed go ahead and push radio back into
slot
Optional Smart Remote
Optional remote control allows users to:
1. Control music wirelessly
2. Activate Phone commands (Siri, Google play etc.)
3. Track up/down
4. Volume up/down
Pairing:

Operation:
Use wireless remote to perform the following functions on any iOS7.0 and higher
or Android 4.4 and higher.
Contents:
Optional Noise Filter (NF3A) installation
If necessary, this filter installs between Bluetooth module and installation harness black
plug. (Do not cut factory wires)
- If necessary, remove black tape from power harness
-locate black and red wire from Bluetooth module
- Cut both red and black wires about 2 inches away from harness black plug (do
not cut red/black wires between male and female plugs)
- Join red wire from filter (out) to red wire leading to module, repeat for black
wire
- Join red wire from filter (in) to red wire leading to harness black plug, repeat
for black wires.

Frequent ask questions
1. My 1999 Mercedes Benz has an Alpine radio and CD changer. Will I be
able to install the A2D-BKRCD?
NO; 1999+ Mercedes Audio 10, 20, 30, 50 are digital (not analog) radios and
not compatible. (See our BT-BKR223 kit). The A2D-BKRCD works on
Mercedes Becker radio (e.g. BE4602 etc.) with working CD changer. (See
Fig. 9)
Fig. 9
2. Will the A2D-BKRCD work on Mercedes BE1492, BE1692, BE2210,
BE1350), Alpine (CM2296 and CM2396) radios?
NO; these are Alpine derived radios (NON BECKER) and requires our A2D-
MBCD
3. Does the A2D-BKRCD work on all Becker radios?
NO; the A2D-BKRCD works on Becker radios with analog CD changers.
Perfect for Becker CR-210, CDR-210, and others with CD changer. Also
works on other Becker radio/CD changer combination (e.g. CDR-220
etc.)
4. Can I control my Smartphone music from radio buttons?
NO; you must continue to use device built-in controls and display.
5. Can I pair or save more than one device to the A2D-BKRCD?
YES; more than one device (slaves) can be paired however only one
connection can be active at a time.
6. I’m getting noise that increases with engine speed. Is this normal?
If you experience alternator whine (increases with engine speed), we
recommend adding a noise filter (e.g. NF3A) to power/ground lines.
7. Can I use this adapter to make phone calls?
NO; music streaming only. Purchase our BKRCD-HF for hands-free and
music streaming
Disclaimer
• This product has no affiliation with Porsche, Becker etc.
• We’re not liable for misuse of this product.
•We recommend professional installation.
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