PowerAcoustik PCD-42 User manual

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PCD-42
Owner’s Manual
Take the time to read through this owner’s manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
Performance from your new CD-receiver.

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------01
PRECAUTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02
ACCESSORY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03
INSTALLATION (UN-INSTALLATION) --------------------------------------------------- 04
WIRING DIAGRAM ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 05
CONTROL PANEL ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 06
BASIC OPERATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
POWER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
IR SENSOR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
DISC SLOT ------------------------------------------------------------------------07
LCD DISPLAY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------07
T-DN/T-UP----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
BAND--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
MODE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
1 \ PAUSE \ PLAY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
2 \ INT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
3 \ RPT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
4 \ RDM--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
EQ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
MO/ST---------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
SELECT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
VOLUME---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
LOUD-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
CLK -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
AMS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
MUTE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------09
USB SOCKET--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------09
AUX IN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------09
REMOTE CONTROL-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
SPECIFICATION & FEATURE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

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PRECAUTION
This unit is designed and manufactured with consideration of user’s safety, however any improper
use or operation may result in a certain hazard or misuse. So it is highly recommended to read
this manual thoroughly and adhere to the following precaution.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
To prevent an electrical shock, do not open the housing of the unit.
In any case of malfunctioning, only have the unit serviced by an approved and qualified
service centre.
Do not expose to any water drop and put under the heavy moisture, high humidity
environment or operate when your hands are wet. I may cause electrical shortage.
For safety driving, keep the volume low in order to concentrate on traffic condition.
Do not clean the unit with alcohol, only clean with a soft and dry cloth.
If the unit has been kept in high temperature or high humidity area, cool down the car interior
before turning on the unit.
Do not use the unit for a long time without running vehicle’s engine, it may drain the battery
and the vehicle may not be able to start engine.
Before final installation into indash hole, connect the wiring and make sure the unit is working
properly.
Use only the parts provided with the unit to ensure proper installation.
Do not route wiring in places that get hot if the insulation of the wiring may be melted
When replacing fuse, be sure to use only the same rating fuse prescribed on this unit
OPERATION PRECAUTIOIN
Please dispose empty batteries used to Remote Controller according to the regulations in
your country.
If the unit is disconnected with the battery, the unit will lose memorized data.
Design and specification may vary in the operation manual from the actual product.

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ACCESSORY
Package will include in the following accessories for installation and operation the unit.
Installation Accessory
Release Key Screw Bolt
ScrewNut
Mount Strap Remote Control
Cable

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Installation/Un-Installation
First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for correctness.
Installation/Un-installation

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WIRING DIAGRAM
1、Purple：Right Rear +
2、Gray：Right Front +
3、White：Left Front +
4、Green：Left Rear +
5、Blue：Auto Antenna（Fuse 0.5A)
6、Yellow:ACC B+(Fuse 15A)
7、Purple/Black:Right Rear -
8、Gray/Black：Right Front -
9、White/Black：Left Front -
10、Green/Black：Left Rear -
11、Red：Connect to Ignition Key switch 12V DC(Fuse 1A)
12、Black:ACC B-
13、Red RCA:Line out-Right Front
14、Red RCA:Line out-Right Rear
15、White RCA:Line out-Left Front
16、White RCA:Line out-Left Rear
17、Car Antenna INT

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CONTROL PANEL
1POWER 2IRSENSOR 3 DISC SLOT 4 LCD DISPLAY
5 EJECT 6 T-UP 7 T-DN 8 BAND
9 MODE 10 1/PAUSE \ PLAY 11 2/INTCLK 12 EQ
13 3/RPT 14 MO/ST 15 SELECT 16 VOL
17 LOUD 18 CLK 19 4/RDM 20 5
21 6 22 AMS 23 MUTE 24 USB SOCKET
25 AUX IN

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BASIC OPERATION
1.POWER
Press [POWER] button to turn on the unit.Press again to turn off the unit.
2.IR SENSOR
3.DISC SLOT
Insert a disc with MP3 and/ or WMAfiles into the CD slot with label side up. The first file in the first
folder will start to play.
4.LCD DISPLAY
Display screen
5.EJ （DISC EJECT）
Press to eject Disc inside the CD slot. If disc is not removed after ejecting, disc re-loaded
automatically without playing.
6./7. /
- Tune Up / Down in Radio Mode,
Manual Tuning Mode : Press more than 3 seconds to search a station in manually and press
button to tune each frequency step upward or downward
Seek Tuning Mode : Press to search a next or previous station automatically
-Track Up (FF) / Down (REW) In SD, USB ,CD Mode,
Track Up / down : Press to move to next or previous Track
Track FF / FR : Press more than 3 seconds to activate fast forward (FF) or fast reverse (FR)
search in a track
8.BAND
- BAND (In Radio Mode only)
Move to radio band in the sequence of
FM1 -> FM2 -> FM3->AM1-AM2
9.MODE
Short press to change mode in the sequence of TUNER -> (* CD) -> (* SD) -> (*USB) -> AUX ->
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10\11\13\19\20\21 PRESET STATION No.
1 ~ 6 / Pause, INT, RPT, RDM, +10, -10
- Preset Button (In Radio mode)
Press [1-6] button to select the radio station memorized in each buttons. Press for more than 2
seconds to memorize the current station to teach preset buttons (Manual Station Store).
- In CD, USB, SD Slot mode, each button performs below function.
[PAUSE]: Repeat pause -> play.
[INT]: Play beginning of every track for about 10 seconds.
[RPT]: Press to play same track repeatedly, press again to cancel.
[RDM]: Play every track randomly
[-10 / +10]: Move to the previous or next 10 tracks.
12.EQ
Press it to choose Audio Effect：CLASSIC->POP ->ROCK -> EQ OFF
14.MO/ST
- STEREO/ MONO: Turn the knob to select STEREO -> MONO under FM mode only.
15.SELECT
Multimedia and confirm button, and the time to choose hours/minutes.
In the radio state,press it to enter the SOUND SETTING menu：BAS-> TRE -> BAL -> FAD ->
LOUD -> EQ(CLASSIC->POP ->ROCK -> EQ OFF)->DX->STEREO->VOL-> BAS
In the CD/USB/SD state,press it to enter the SOUND SETTING menu：BAS-> TRE -> BAL ->
FAD -> LOUD -> EQ(CLASSIC->POP ->ROCK -> EQ OFF) ->VOL-> BAS
16.VOLUME
Adjust knob, clockwise rotation for + / counterclockwise rotation for-（including
Volume/time/EQ）
17.LOUD
Turn on LOUD,Voice become louder.
18.CLK
Clock time display.Press button to show time, long press and rotate vol button to adjust clock
time.
22. AMS
AS: In tuner mode, Press this button for longer than 2 seconds to store best reception radio
station to preset buttons automatically
- PS: In tuner mode, Press this button to scan the preset memorized station, each preset scan for
5 seconds.
Press again to stop operation
- In CD, USB, SD Card mode, press to start Music File Search Menu.
Press the button again and menu is changed to the following sequence.
File Number Search -> File Name Search
-> Root Name Search -> EXIT Search

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23.MUTE
Short press to mute on, short press again to mute off.
24. USB SOCKET
Insert a USB Flash Storage Device and music starts to play automatically. LCD display.
Support Music File Format: MP3, WMA Files
25. AUX IN
AUX IN socket

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REMOTE CONTROL
11.LOC
Press LOC button to select strong or weak station reception. It is set to LOC mode when button is
first pressed. “LOC” appears and only local station is available, It is switched to DX mode when
LOC button is pressed again. Both Distance and local station can be received. ( Only for FM mode)
(Place the Battery)
Usage of Remote Control
Use the remote control within 7 metres (approx. 21 feet) from the IR window of the unit.
Keep within -30° and +30° angle.
Care of Remote Control
Keep the battery out of reach of children. Children may swallow.
Remove the battery if it is not used for a month or more.
Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat the battery.
Do not dispose of battery into fire or flame.
1 POWER 8 MO/ST
2 MODE 9 EQ
3 MUTE 10 1,2/INT,3/RPT,4/RDM,5,6
4 AMS 11 LOC
5 VOL+/VOL- 12 BAND
6 T-DN/ T-UP 13 SEL
7 CLK 14 PAUSE \ PLAY
To install the battery, open the battery
compartment, insert the CR2025 3V cell battery
and observe that the correct “+” and “-” polarities
on the battery are matching the marks inside the
compartment.

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SPECIFICATION
FM TUNER
Frequency Range ----------------------------------------------------------------. 87.5 ~ 107.9MHZ
Usable Sensitivity ---------------------------------------------------------------- 18 dBuV
Stereo Separation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 dB
AM (MW) TUNER
Frequency Range -------------------------------------------------------------- 530 ~ 1710KHz
Usable Sensitivity ---------------------------------------------------------- 35 dBuV
ELECTRIC
Power Supply ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DC 11 ~ 15 Volt
Current Consumption ----------------------------------------------------------------- < 10 Amere
Load Impedance --------------------------------------------------------.----------- 4 Ohm
Dimensions ------------------------------------------- 178mm (W）x 175mm（D）x 50mm（H）
Power Output ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 x 52W (Max)
Line Output ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2 V
FEATURE
PLAYBACK
MP3, WMA, playback with ID3 Tag Display
File and Folder Search
USB Firmware Up gradable
TUNER
AM/FM Radio Receiver with 30(FM18, AM12) station memory, auto/ manual station store, preset
scan, auto/ manual tuning
AUDIO
DSP Sound Effect (None, Classic, Pop, Rock)
4x52W (Max)Amplifier, 4CH Stereo Line out

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TROUBLSHOOTING
Symptom Cause Remedy
General
Power does
not turn on.
(No sound is
produced.)
Fuse is blown Replace with a fuse of the same rating amperage. If the fuse blows again,
consult your local retailer.
Incorrect wiring Consult your local retailer.
No sound
comes from
the unit or its
external
amplifier
Wiring for amplifier
output is incorrect, or
there is a short circuit
among the output
wiring.
Refer to the unit wiring diagram to
check proper connections, make sure
the wiring is done correctly.
The unit is in MUTE
mode. Turn off the MUTE function.
RCA output wiring is
incorrect Check and properly connect the RCA output with the external amplifier.
Wiring between
external amplifier’s
REM terminal and the
unit’s antenna lead is
incorrect, or antenna
output lead of the unit is
short circuit to ground.
Properly connect the REM terminal of
the external amplifier and the unit’s
antenna output lead.
Nothing
happens
when buttons
are
pressed.
Display is not
accurate.
The microprocessor has
malfunctioned due to
noise, etc.
Turn off the power, Then press the [NO
OPEN] button and remove the DCP.
Press the reset button for about 2
seconds.
Panel or main unit
connectors
are dirty.
Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth
moistened with cleaning alcohol.