Insignia IN-CD101 User manual

88-P1361-50 1
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Mobile Audio System
yPLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
yCassette Player
yAutomatic Memory Storing
yFold Down Full Detachable Panel
yPreset Equalization
yCD Changer Control (FOR CDC VERSION ONLY)
yAuxiliary Input Function (FOR AUX IN VERSION ONLY)
yRemote Control (OPTIONAL)

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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................. 3
DIN Front-Mount (Method A) ................................................................................3
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B).................................................................................4
Using the Detachable Front Panel ...................................................... 5
Wiring Connection ................................................................................. 6
4 x 25W or 4 x 40W system ................................................................................6
4 x 7W or 2 x 25W system ..................................................................................6
2 x 7W system ....................................................................................................7
Operation ................................................................................................ 8
General Operation ..............................................................................................8
Radio Operation ...............................................................................................10
Cassette Operation ........................................................................................... 11
CD Changer Operation (For CD Changer Version Only) .................................... 11
Specification ......................................................................................... 12
Trouble Shooting.................................................................................. 13
Maintenance.......................................................................................... 14
Ignition and Interference Noise ......................................................... 15
Caution .................................................................................................. 15

3
INSTALLATION
Notes:
yChoose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
yBefore 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.
yUse only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation. The
use of unauthorized parts can cause
malfunctions.
yConsult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of holes
or other modifications of the vehicle.
yInstall 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.
yIf installation angel exceeds 30°from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
yAvoid 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)
Installing the unit
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
After inserting the holder into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the holder in place.
3. Screw
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5x25mm)
5. Screw
6. Strap
Be sure to use the strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. The strap can
be bent by hand to the desired angle.
7. Plain washer
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4
INSTALLATION
Removing the unit
1. Frame
2. Insert the fingers into the groove in the
front of frame and pull out to remove the
frame. (When reattaching the frame,
point the side with a groove downwards
and attach it.)
3. Lever
Insert the levers supplied with the unit
into the grooves at both sides of the unit
as shown in figure until they click.
Pulling the levers makes it possible to
remove the unit from the dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
Installation using the screw holes on the
sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio
mounting bracket.
1. Select a position where the screw holes
of the bracket and the screw holes of the
main unit become aligned (are fitted),
and tighten the screws at 2 places on
each side.
Use either truss screws (5 x 5mm) or
flush surface screw (4 x 5mm),
depending on the shape of the screw
holes in the bracket.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
Note: The mounting box, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not used for method B
installation.

5
To Detach the Front Panel
1. Press the OPEN button, then the front
panel will be folded down.
2. Remove the front panel by pulling its
middle-hand side outward.
3. For safekeeping, store the front panel in
the supplied protective case
immediately after being removed.
4. Push the front metal plate into the main
body. A ‘click’ sound will be heard.
To Reinstall the Front Panel
1. When the metal plate is folded down,
insert the front panel into the metal plate
then push them into the main body. A
‘click’ sound should be heard.
2. Note that if the front panel fails to lock in
position properly, pressing control button
may not function and display may be
missing some segments. Press the
OPEN button and then reinstall the front
panel again.
Precautions when handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when detaching or
re-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

6
WIRING CONNECTION

7
WIRING CONNECTION

8
919 27
13 15 18 22
21 14 23 24 25 26 1
20
3
10 26
816 7 17
OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION
zON/OFF (FOR LCD VERSION
ONLY)
Switch on the unit by pressing any
button (except OPEN button (7) and
EJECT button (4)). When system is
on, press button (9) to turn off the
unit.
zON/OFF/ILLUMINATE (FOR VFD
VERSION ONLY)
Switch on the unit by pressing any
button (except OPEN button (7) and
EJECT button (4)). When system is
on, press /ILL button (9) shortly to
control the brightness of VFD. Press
it for several seconds toturn off the
unit.
zFACEPLATE RELEASE
Press OPEN button (7) to fold down
the front panel.
zSOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press SEL button (10) shortly to
select the desired adjustment mode.
The adjustment mode will change in
the following order:
Volume Bass Treble Balance Fader
By rotating the AUDIO ADJ knob (10),
it is possible to adjust the desired
sound quality.

9
OPERATION
zLOUDNESS
Press BND/LOU button (13) for
several seconds to reinforce the bass
output and display will show “LOUD”.
Press it for several seconds again to
release this function.
zSET THE CLOCK
Press and hold down the DISP
button (15) until the clock is shown
on the display and flashes. Then
press the MANU/SKIP button
(16) to change minutes or
MANU/SKIP button (17) to
change hours.
zSELECT MODE
Press MODE button (6) to choose
desired listening mode. (e.g. radio
mode to cassette mode to CDC
mode to AUX IN mode.)
CD source can be input from the
CDC socket (back of the unit).
zMUTE
Press MUT button (3) to mute down
the sound instantly. If any button
(except OPEN button (7) and
EJECT button (4)) is pressed in
mute state, the mute mode is
released.
zLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
Exhibit current frequency and
activated functions on the display (8).
zEQUALIZATION
Press EQ button (19) to turn on
equalization function and to select
desired audio mode. There are five
kinds of mode as below:
→DSP OFF→FLAT→CLASSICS→POP M→ROCK M
zREMOTE SENSOR (OPTIONAL)
Point the remote control handset to
the remote sensor IR (26). Press the
function keys on the handset to
control the system.
zAUXILIARY INPUT
The unit can be connected to a
portable audio player through the
AUX IN jack (2)
zFLASHING LED
If the front panel does not install in
the main unit, the LED (11) will be
flashing.
zRESET
Reset button (12) must be activated
with either a ballpoint pen or thin
metal object. The reset button is to be
activated for the following reasons:
- Initial 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 (12), the
unit can’t work yet, please use a
cotton swab soaked in isopropyl
alcohol to clean the socket on the
front panel.

10
OPERATION
RADIO OPERATION
zBAND SELECTION
At tuner mode, press BND/LOU
button (13) shortly to select the
desired band.
The reception band will change in the
following order：
zSELECTING STATION
Press SKIP/MANU button (17)
or SKIP/MANU button (16)
shortly to activate automatic seek
function. Press for several seconds
until “MANUAL” appears on the
display, the manual tuning mode is
selected. If both buttons have not
pressed for several seconds, they will
return to seek tuning mode and
“AUTO” appears on the display.
zLOCAL/DISTANT
Press LOC button (1) to select between
local and distant stations.
Local setting for reception of strong
station, and a distant setting for reception
of weaker stations. This function is effect
during AUTO SEEK operation.
yAUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING &
PROGRAM SCANNING
- Automatic memory storing
Press AS/PS button (18) for several
seconds, the radio searches from
the current frequency and checks
the signal strength until one cycle
search is finished. And then 6
strongest stations are stored into
the corresponding preset number
button.
- Program scanning
Press AS/PS button (18) shortly to
scan preset station. When the field
strength level is more than the
threshold level of stop level, the
radio is holding at that preset
number for several seconds with
release mute, then searches again.
ySTATION STORING
Press any one of the preset buttons
(14) (1 to 6) to select a station, which
had been stored in the memory.
Press this button for several seconds,
current station is stored into the
number button.
yMONO/STEREO
Press MON button (27) to select
mono or stereo mode. You can
sometimes improve reception of
distant stations by selection mono
operation.