Lanzar VBD 1600 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
VBD 1600
PLL SYNTHESIZER STEREO RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC PLAYER DIGITAL

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INSTALLATION
Notes:
• Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with the normal
driving function of the driver.
• 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.
• 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 angle 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 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
30˚
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1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5 x 25mm)
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
Removing the unit
1. Frame
2. Release Frame Key
Insert the release ring key into the
groove at the right side of the frame,
then pull out to remove the frame at a
little angle from horizontal.
(You can also use the key to remove the
frame from the left side)
3. Release Unit Key
After release the frame, insert the levers
supplied with the accessory 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 screws (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.
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WIRING CONNECTION
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
GREY
GREY/BLACK
VIOLET
VIOLET/BLACK
MAIN UNIT
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
FRONT Lch
SPEAKER
REAR Lch
SPEAKER
FRONT Rch
SPEAKER
REAR Rch
SPEAKER
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
(GREY)
REAR RCA CABLE
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
(BROWN)
FRONT RCA CABLE
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
CHOKE
BOX
BLUE
POWER
ANTENNA
GROUND (B–)
MEMORY
BACK-UP
IGNITION
SWITCH (B+)
SUBWOOFER CABLE (GREEN)

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OPERATION
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
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Volume Bass Treble Balance Fader
FLAT CLASSIC POP JAZZ DSP OFF
GENERAL OPERATION
•ON/OFF/ILLUMINATE
As show in Fig. 1, press the hidden wireframe to turn on the unit, the front panel’s
state will change into Fig. 2. Press /ILL button (9) shortly to control the brightness
of VFD. Press it for several seconds to turn off the unit and the state will change
into Fig. 1 again.
•MOVE THE PANEL
Press (Open) button (7) to back the control panel into the main body and make
the display panel downward as show in Fig. 3. Press it again to return to the state
of Fig. 2 and continue your operation.
•SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press SEL button (10) shortly to select the desired adjustment mode.
The adjustment mode will change in the following order:
By pressing Volume Up button (11) or Volume Down button (12), it is possible
to adjust the desired sound quality.
•LOUDNESS
Press LOU/BND 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.
•SET THE CLOCK
Holding down the DSP button (15) until the clock is shown on the VFD display and
flashes. Then press TUNE/SKIP/TRACK button (16) to change minutes or
TUNE/SKIP/TRACK button (17) to change hours.
•SELECT MODE
Press MOD button (6) to choose the desired listening mode. (E.g. radio mode to
CD mode.)
•SUB-WOOFER
Press MOD/SW button (6) for several seconds to toggle subwoofer output. When
subwoofer on, display will show “Sub.W”. Press it again for several seconds to
release this mode.
•MUTE
Press the MUT button (3) to silence the receiver. Press it again to resume listening.
•VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
Exhibit current frequency and activated functions on the display (8).
•EQUALIZATION
Press EQ button (1) to turn on equalization function and to select desired audio
mode. There are four kinds of mode as below:

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•RESET
Reset button (19) is placed on the panel and must be activated with either a ball
point 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.
RADIO OPERATION
•BAND SELECTION
At tuner mode, press LOU/BND button (13) to select the desired band.
The reception band will change in the following order:
•STATION SELECTION
Press TUNE/SKIP/TRACK button (16) or TUNE/SKIP/TRACK button (17)
shortly to activate automatic seek function. Press for several seconds until
“MANUAL”appeared 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”appeared on the display.
•LOCAL/DISTANCE
Press LOC button (2) shortly to select between local and distant staitons. Local
setting for reception of strong station and distant setting for reception of weaker
stations. This function is effect during AUTO SEEK operation.
•AUTOMATICALLY MEMORY STORING & PROGRAM SCANNING
- Automatic Memory Storing
Press AMS 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 AMS 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 releasing mute, then searches again.
•STATION 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 (until 2’nd beeps come
out), current station is stored into the number button.
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CD OPERATION
•DISC PLAY
Gently insert a compact disc with the label side facing up into the disc slot (5).
The disc is then automatically loaded into the unit and starts playing with the first
track of the disc. The digital display will indicate the track number. Then you can
press (Eject) button (4) to stop CD play and eject CD from slot or press OPEN
button (7) to return to the state of Fig. 2 to continue the operation.
•SELECT TRACKS
Press TUNE/SKIP/TRACK button (17) or TUNE/SKIP/TRACK button (16) to
move to the previous track or the following track. Track number shows on display.
•STOP PLAYING
Press PAU button (20) to pause CD player. Press it again to resume play.
•REPEAT THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (22) to continuously repeat the same track.
Press again to stop repeat.
•PREVIEW ALL TRACKS
Press SCN button (21) to play first several seconds of each track on the current
disc. Press again to stop intro and listen to track.
•PLAY ALL TRACKS
Press SHF button (23) to play all tracks on CD in random order. Press again to
cancel the function.
NOTE ON CD-R/CD-RW DISCS
•On this unit, in addition to an audio CD, you can play your original CD-R or CD-RW
that contain audio titles.
•However, depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/
CD-RW disc itself, some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this unit.
•NO NOT stick paper or tape, etc. onto the label side or the recording side of any
CD-R/CD-RW, as it may cause a malfunction.

Remote Control Handset
CONTROL & FUNCTION KEYS
1. POWER = Power ON/OFF Button
2. MOD = Mode Button
3. S = Select Button
4. DSP = Display Button
5. BND = Band Select Button
6. AMS = Automatically Memory Storing &
Program Scanning Button
7. VOL + = Volume Up Button
8. VOL –= Volume Down Button
9. TUN/SEK = Tune/Seek Up Button
10.TUN/SEK = Tune/Seek Down Button
11.M1 - M6 = Preset Buttons
12.PAU = Pause Button
13.SCN = Scanning Button
14.RPT = Repeat Button
15.SHF = Shuffle Button
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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 155 (D) x 50 (H)
Tone Controls
- Bass (at 100 Hz) : ±10 dB
- Treble (at 10 KHz) : ±10 dB
Maximum Output Power : 4 x 60 Watts
Current Drain : 15 Ampere (max.)
CD PLAYER
Signal to Noise Ratio : More than 60 dB
Channel Separation : More than 60 dB
Frequency Response : 20 Hz - 20 KHz
RADIO
FM
Frequency Coverage : 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF : 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB) : 3 µV
Stereo Separation : > 30 dB
AM
Frequency Coverage : 530 to 1710 KHz
IF : 450 KHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) : 32 dBu

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems
persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.
Symptom Cause Solution
No power. The car ignition is not on. If the power supply is properly
connected to the car accessory
terminal, switch the ignition key to
“ACC”.
The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse.
Disc cannot Presence of CD disc Remove the disc in the player, then
be loaded or inside the player. put a new one.
ejected. Inserting the disc in Insert the compact disc with the
reverse direction. label facing upward.
Compact disc is extremely Clean the disc or try to play a new
dirty or defective disc. one.
Temperature inside the Cool off or until the ambient
car is too high. temperature return to normal.
Condensation. Leave the player off for an hour
or so, then try again.
No sound. Volume is in minimum. Adjust volume to a desired level.
Wiring is not properly Check wiring connection.
connected.
The operation The built-in microcomputer Press the RESET button.
keys do not is not operating properly Front panel is not properly fixed into
work. due to noise. its place.
Sound skips. The installation angle is Adjust the installation angle to less
more than 30 degrees. than 30 degrees.
The disc is extremely dirty Clean the compact disc. Then try to
or defective disc. play a new one.
The radio does The antenna cable is not Insert the antenna cable firmly.
not work. The connected.
radio station
automatic The signals are too weak. Select a station manually.
selection does
not work.

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