LENCO CS-176 User manual

Instruction manual
Car Stereo Compact Disc
CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 WMA SD/MMC USB
Media Player with PLL FM Stereo Radio
Radio Data System with PTY
Detachable Front Panel System
Dimension: 120X160MM
PWR
A/PS
BND
PTY TP AF
M1/
M2RPT M3INT M4RDM M5/-10 M6/+10 MD DSP
MP3 CD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW / WMA PLAYER
4X40 WATT / DIGITAL TUNING SYSTEM CS-176
MODEL NO: CS-176
SCN
REC
SUB
MIC

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RESET
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M1/
M2RPT M3INT M4RDM M5/-10 M6/+10 MD DSP
MP3 CD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW / WMA PLAYER
4X40 WATT / DIGITAL TUNING SYSTEM CS-176
SCN
REC
SUB
MIC

Car Stereo Compact Disc CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 WMASD/MMC USB
Media Player with PLL FM Stereo Radio
Radio Data System with PTY
Detachable Front Panel System
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read thisinstruction manual carefullyand familiarize yourselfwith your newRadio
CD before usingit for thefirst time.
Please retain thismanual for futurereference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location of Controls
Features
Installation
Precautions and Maintenance
Operating Instructions
Specifications
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS
1. POWER ON/OFF
2. FUNCTION SELECTKNOB: BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER
3. VOL UP/VOL DOWN BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER (+,-)
4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)
5. “AF” FUNCTION(ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)
6. “TP” FUNCTION(TRAFFIC PROGRAM)
7. “PTY”FUNTION (PROGRAMTYPE)
8. DISPLAY/CLOCK BUTTON (DSP)
9. MODE BUTTON(MD)
10. BAND BUTTON (BND/SUB)
11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUALTUNING (FREQUP OR FREQ DOWN
CD /MP3/WMA/SD/MMC/USB TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON
12. AUTO SEEK SEARCHTUNING (A/PS/SCH)
13. LCD DISPLAY
14. PANEL RELEASEBUTTON ( )
15. CD SLOT
16. CD EJECTBUTTON ( )
17. PAUSE BUTTON
18. REPEAT BUTTON“RPT”
19. INTRO BUTTON (PREVIEWALL TRACKS)“INT”
20. RANDOM BUTTON “RDM”
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21,22. +/- 10TRACK SEARCH UP/DOWN
23. SCAN ORRECORD BUTTON(SCN/REC)
24. RESET BUTTON
25. USB JACK AND SD/MMC CARD JACK
FEATURES
The unit featuresa detachable frontcontrol panel, FMstereo, CD/MP3 playerthe
following features:
• SD/MMC Cardand USB Mediaplayer function
• Firmware UpgradeVIA USB
• RADIO/CD RecodingFunction
• MP3/WMACopy Function
• The best stations memory automatically memorizes the best(strongest) station in the
order their strength(AS)
• Electronic Volume, Bass, Treble, Faderand Balance control
• Precision electronictuning with phase-lockloop(P.L.L.) Circuitry
• Programmable 18preset memory tuning(6 each forFM1/FM2/FM3)
• Loudness controlManual/Auto(Seek)/up and downtuning control
• Band selectorfor FM1/FM2/FM3
• Display control(Frequency, Station Name,Program Type, Clock)
• Clock Function in RDS
• CD/WMA Repeat Function
• CD andMP3 files onCD/CD-R/CD-RW player function
• Preamplified Line-outfor external amplifier
• Detachaale frontpanel protects againsttheft
• Lighting system
• RDS Function:
PI (Program Identification) TA(Traffic Announcement)
PS (Program ServiceName) PTY (Program Type)
AF (Listof AlternativeFrequencies) TP (Traffic Program)
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Choose the mountinglocation carefully sothat the unitwill not interferewith the nor-
mal driving functionsof the driver.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from
direct sunlight orhot air fromthe heater,or where itwould be subjectto dust, dirtor
excessive vibration.
• Use only thesupplied mounting hardwarefor a safeand secure installation.
• Be sure toremove the frontpanel before installing the unit.
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Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mountingangle to less than 30°.
MOUNTING EXAMPLE
Installation in thedashboard
Note: Keep the releasekey in thesafe place asyou may needit in futureto remove the
unit from thecar.
Detaching and attaching the front panel
The front panelof this unitcan be detachedin order toprevent the unitfrom being stolen.
DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL
Before detaching thefront panel, be sure to
press the PWRbutton to turnoff the unit first.
Then press thebutton and detach the panel
by pulling ittowards you as illustrated.
Note: Be surenot to dropthe panel when
detaching it fromthe unit.
ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL
Make sure thefront panel isthe right wayup when attachingit to theunit as itcannot be
attached upside down.Bring side Bof panel toside Aof main unit.
Inset the panelin and pushuntil it clicks.
Panel is attached.
Notes:
•Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. It can be easily
attached by pressing it lightly against the unit.
•When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.
•Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel
when attaching it to the unit.
ISO CONNECTOR
RCA Jack Line Out(Rear)-Gray
:Red(right)
:White(left)
CONNECTOR A
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2.
3.
4. MEMORY +12V
5. AUTOANTENNA OUTPUT
6.
7.+12V (TO IGNITION KEY)
8. GROUND
Note:
The connector Ano.7 must be connected by car ignition key in order to avoid that car
battery becomes weak when the car will be not used for long period.
CONNECTOR B
1. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER(+)
2. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER(-)
3. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER(+)
4. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER(-)
5 FRONT LEFT SPEAKER(+)
6 FRONT LEFT SPEAKER(-)
7. REAR LEFT SPEAKER(+)
8. REAR LEFT SPEAKER(-)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. POWER ON/OFF
By pressing this key(1), the unit is switched on and off.
This unit is turned on by pressing any key.
2. SELECTION TUNING KNOB(SEL)
3. VOLUME UP/DOWN(+/-)
Rotate the VOL.UP(+) and VOL.DOWN(-) knob(3) to control the VOLUME to select other
functions, press the SEL(2) button shortly until the desired functions is shown on the dis-
play. Figure 1 shows how control functions are selected using the SEL button.
Fig. 1 Selection of sound control functions
1. VOLUME 2. SELECT 3. BASS 4. TREBLE 5. BALANCE 6.FADER
Rotate the knob to increase or decrease the volume. These buttons can be used to adjust
the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE AND FADER.
When pressed the Audio SEL key continuously for 0.7sec.,some audio setting can be adjusted
for power on initialization.
The list below is sequentially called by shortly pressed of SEL key. Use AUD +/- to adjust the
value.
TAVOL: Volume level during Traffic Announcement (Minimum 16).
INVOL: Power on Volume level. The volume level is lowered to this value (default INVOL=17).
Power off Power on
Vol > INVOL Vol = INVOL
Vol < INVOL Vol = old VOL
Maintenance
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. IF the fuse blows again
after the replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this case, consult your near
est repairing center.
Warning
Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause
serious damage.
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4. PRESET STATIONS(M1,M2,M3,M4,M5,M6)
(A) RADIO MODE:
When press short, these keys select a preset station directly. When press longer
than 1 sec., current station is stored in preset memory bank. When PTY mode is
selected, the PTY switch is shared as follows:
PTY music group---PTY speech group---OFF
MUSIC SPEECH
1. POP M, ROCK M 1. NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
2. EASY M, LIGHT M 2. SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
3. CLASSICS , OTHER M 3. CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED
(B) CD MODE:
1. PAUSE 2. REPEAT 3. INTRO 4. RANDOM
(C) WMA/MP3/SD/MMC/USB MODE:
1. PAUSE 2. REPEAT 3. INTRO 4. RANDOM 5. -10 6. +10
USING THE RDS FUNCTION
What is RDS?
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a digital information system developed by theEBU (Euro
pean Broadcast Union). Piggy-backed on normal FM broadcasts, RDS offers a variety of
information services and automatic retuning functions for RDS-compatible car stereos.
In1988, RDS became available in the United Kingdom, France, West Germany, Ireland and
Sweden. Test transmissions are being conducted in many other European countries. It is
expected that RDS will be available in most western European countries in the near future.
5. “AF/REG” function(ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)
When press short, AF/REG switching mode is selected.
When AF/REG switching mode is selected, the radio checks the signal strength of the AF
all the time. When press long, it is activated as regional mode ON/OFF.
-Regional mode ON:
AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented to the station which have all PI codes same as
current station. REG segment is turned on in LCD display.

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-Regional mode OFF
The regional code in the format of PI code is ignored when AF switching or PI SEEK is im-
plemented.
6. “TP” function(TRAFFIC PROGRAM)
When press short, it is activated as TP mode on or off.
When TP mode is on and traffic announcement is transmitted.
-When the unit is in CD/MP3 mode, it will switch to radio mode temporarily.
-If the volume level was under the threshold point, it will be raised to the threshold point.
-When TP station is received, TP segment is turned on in LCD display.
7. “PTY” function(PROGRAM TYPE)
PTY MUSIC---PTY SPEECH---PTY OFF
While selecting PTY type, its selection is impremented by select buttons as described
in preset key. When PTY is selected, the radio starts to search corresponing PTY informa
tion, and stops if the corresponding PTY information is detected.
8. DISPLAY(DSP)
Selects radio frequency ,clock display .
To set the clock:
1. With clock display selected, hold down the "DSP" button until clock display starts
flashing.
2. Rotate the volume knob to change minutes .
3. Press "DSP" button to start the clock.
9. MODE BUTTON(MD)
By pressing this key, user can select RADIO mode , CD/MP3/WMA PLAYER mode, SD/
MMC /USB mode.
10. BAND sub woofer BUTTON(BND/SUB)
(A) RADIO MODE
Each band is toggled cyclically by pressing this key FM1-FM2-FM3
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(B) CD/MP3/SD/MMC/USB MODE
By pressing this key, user can execute search function.
(C)SUB WOOFER
Press “BND” W button for more than 2sec.will open SUB LINE-OUT in any modes, and the
LCD will display “SUB W”. Pressing long this button once to exit the mode.
11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP :OR FREQ DOWN 9)
(A) RADIO MODE
When press less than 1 sec, they are operated as SEEK tuning mode.
When press longer than 1 sec., they are operated as MANUAL tuning mode.
(B) CD/MP3/SD/MMC/USB MODE
When press less than 1 sec, they are operated as TRACK UP/DOWN mode.
When press longer than 1 sec., they are operated as FORWARD or REVERSE mode.`
12. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING(A/PS / SCH)
(A) RADIO MODE
By pressing shortly, the radio searches for each preset station.
When field strength level is bigger than the threshold level of stop level, the radio is hold-
ing at that preset number for 5 sec.with releasing mute, channel is flashing during the process,
then searches again.
By pressing longer than 1 sec, AUTO MEMORY is activated and then 6 strongest stations
are preset to the corresponding preset number.
When A/PS operation is finished, the radio executes the preset scan .
(B) CD/MP3/SD/MMC/USB MODE
Press this button to start search track or file.
13. LCD DISPLAY
The liquid Crystal Display will display the current state of the unit.
14. PANEL RELEASE BUTTON
Press this button (14) to release the front panel.

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CD/SD/MMC/USB CONTROL LOCATION OF PARTS
11. SKIP TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON
FORWARD AND REVERSE TRACK SEARCH(or changing songs)
Press the SKIP button( TUN :or TUN 9) during play to go to the desired track(song).
TUN 9...REVERSE TUN :...FORWARD
Press and hold the SKIP button( TUN :or TUN 9) during play to scan the disc at high speed.
When the desired music section of the disc is found, release the button. Normal play will resume.
When CD/MP3 play is finished, CD/MP3 mode automatically changes to radio mode.
Press and hold the SKIP button (Tun :or Tun 9)during in SD/MMC/USB status to scan the file
at high speed. When the desired file of the SD card is found, release the button, then the desired
file will be played. When SD/MMC/USB play is finished, SD/MMC/USB mode will automatically
change to radio mode.
15. CD SLOT
16. CD EJECT BUTTON
Press the EJECT button(16) to remove the CD.
17. PAUSE BUTTON
During “PLAY” mode, press “PAU” button(17) to PAUSE . Press it again to resume play.
18. REPEAT BUTTON “RPT”
When this button is pressed, “RPT” indication is displayed and the selected track will be conti-
nually repeated until the track repeat mode is cancelled by pressing “RPT”button (18) again.
19. INTRO BUTTON(Preview all Tracks) “INT”
When this button (19) is pressed, “INT ON” indication is displayed and the first several seconds
of each track of the disc are played. Press again to stop INT function and listen to track.
20. RANDOM BUTTON “RDM”
When this button is pressed, “RDM” indication is displayed and each track of the disc are played
in random instead of normal progression. To exit RANDOM mode, press “RDM” button (20)
again.
21,22. 10 TRACK UP/DOWN SELECT:(In case of MP3/SD/MMC/USB files)
M5: 10 TRACK DOWN M6: 10 TRACK UP
23. SCAN ORRECORD and DELETE FUNCTION (SCN/REC)
A. RADIO MODE
The key isoperated as RADIOMODE. The operation is similar as normal search but
different thing is holding 5 seconds on every station detected in RADIO SCAN mode.
B. SD/MMC/USB MODE
The record functionis activated whenpressing “SCN/REC” buttonlong in allmodes. It can
perform tuner recordfunction, CD recordfunction, and line-inrecord function including
delete and copyfunction into SD/MMCor USB media.
Press “SCN/REC”(23) buttonin all modesto start recording,and the formatis MP3.
RECORDING
Record file
In RADIO/CD mode
Press and holding“REC” (23)button for longer than 2 sec.to select between SD/MMC and
USB, the LCDwill display “REC MMC” or “REC USB”.
In MP3/WMA mode
Press and holding“REC”(23) button for longer than 2 sec.,then “COPY MMC” will bedis-
played in theLCD, press again, you will see “COPY USB”.
Press “BAND” button(10 )to select the media to start record or copy..
Play recording file
Insert SD/MMC cardor USB discinto SD/MMC or USB jack respectively, you will see the
words “SD/MMC” or“USB” in theLCD , then start playback.
Stop recording
The record functionwill be terminated by pressing long“SCN/REC” button or pressing
short “BAND/ENT” tostop running of the record function and return tothe previous ope-
ration mode.
Delete recorded file
When playing SD/MMC/USB recorded file, press“SCN/REC” for 2 sec.,the unit will dis-
play “DELETE”, press“BAND” button to confirm and the selected file will be deleted.

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M1
M2
M3
M4
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D.UP
VOL UP/DOWN
MP3 NAVIGATION MODE SELECT, ENTER
TRACK UP/DOWN CAHRACTER SEL
PLAY, PAUSE
INT
RPT
RDM
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10 TRACK UP
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HOW TO SEARCH MP3 FILES
Search function isactivated by pressingdown A/PSkey.
Press this keyat first, filenumbersearch function isactivated, press again,filename searc
function, and finallyexits search function.
Filenumber search "filename search "exit search
(1) Filenumber search
When three digitsof zeros aredisplayedin CD/USB/SD/MMC mode,it means readyto get
the file number.
You can press M1,M2,M3, M4, M5, M6 to select the track you want (as illustrated):
- 0 00 - NUMBEROF TOTAL SONG IS LESS THAN 1000
- 0 00 0 -NUMBER OF TO TAL SONGIS MORE THAN 1000
When press M1,then the unitwill display “*00 1”
When press M2,then the unitwill display “*01 2”
When press M3,then the unitwill display “*1 2 3” ......
(If number seatis exceed, automaticscroll)
After select trackyou want, press“BAND” button toconfirm and theunit start playback( if
there is nonumber, lastsong play).
(2) Filename search
Filemame search functionrequires only threecharacters.
When filename searchfunction starts, “A**”will be displayed,press “SEL” to enter into a
or next field(as illustrated):
A ** - -- - :startsearch mode (the unit display character “A” )
A B* - -- -: Nextfield (press “SEL”button, select “B” by pressing FF button, then blink “B”)
A BC - -- - :Lastfield (repeat theoperation , then blink “C”)
After select trackyou want, press“BAND” button toconfirm and theunit start playback.
Pressing to changeblinking character (thecharacter will be changed from “A” through “Z”
and “0” through“9”.
When the LCDdisplay “NO MATCH”, it meanssearch failed andrestart search mode.
Record file bymicrophone(MIC)
The unit alsosupport recording fromMIC. Afterenter recording mode,the unit will record
the words whatusers said automatically.
Note: This function onlyapplies to USB/SD/MMCmode.
Play recording file
Insert SD/MMC cardor USB discinto SD/MMC orUSB jack respectively, you willsee the
words “SD/MMC” or“USB” in theLCD , thenstart playback.
Stop recording
The record functionwill be terminated by pressing long “SCN/REC” button orpressing
short “BAND/ENT” tostop running ofthe record function and return tothe previous ope-
ration mode.
Delete recorded file
SD/MMC/USB
and the selectedfile will bedeleted.
In USB/SD/MMC mode,press “SCN/REC” buttonfor a longtime to enterrecord mode,
“R01 00.00” willappear in theLCD. When letter“R” is blinking, it means recording starts.
Finish recording, pleasepress “BND” toconfirm.
The format ofrecording file isMP3.
When playing t recorded file ,press “SCN/REC” for a short time, “DELETE”
will appear inthe LCD. Press“BND” button toconfirm,
Note: only delete musicfile.
• RESET
Reset button(24) isplaced on thehousing.The reset button
is to beactivated for thefollowing:
Initial installation ofthe unit whenall
wiring is completed.
All thefunction button donot operated.
Error symbol onthe display
RESET BUTTON
RESET
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SPECIFICATIONS
CD/MP3 PLAYER SECTION
Signal to Noise Ratio >60dB
Channel Separation >50dB(1KHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20KHz
FM SECTION
Frequency range 87.5-108.0MHz
Channel step 50KHz
Intermediate frequency 10.7MHz
Sensitivity 2µV at 30 dB S/N
Stereo separation >30dB
Signal to noise radio >60dB
LINE-OUT
Output 600mV max.
Impedance 10KOhm
GENERAL
Power Supply Voltage DC 13.8 Volts Negative Ground
Speaker Impedance 4 or 8 ohm
Max Current Consumption 15A
Max Output power 40W x 4 CH
Note: Specifications and the design are subject to possible modification without notice
due to improvement.
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