PowerAcoustik PD-344 User manual

PD-344/PD-344T
PD-344B/PD-344BT
Flip-down/Detachable 3.4” Monitor
DVD/CD/MP3/MP4 Player
AM/FM Radio
Built-in TV tuner(only for PD-344T /PD-344BTmodel)
Support Bluetooth(only forPD-344B /PD-344BTmodel)
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 DVD-receiver.

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Important Safeguards
zUsing the device at temperature below -10 may cause the breakage of the device.℃
BEFORE USING PLEASE HEAT UP THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TO THE
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE!
zRead carefully through this manual to familiarize you with this high-quality sound
system.
zDisconnect the vehicle's negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the
unit.
zWhen replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an identical amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating may cause serious damage to the unit.
zDO NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beams from the optical pickup are
dangerous to the eyes.
zMake sure that pins or other foreign objects do not get inside the unit; they may cause
malfunctions, or create safety hazards such as electrical shock or laser beam exposure.
zIf you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the
temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.
zDO NOT open covers and do not repair yourself. Consult the dealer or an experienced
technician for help.
zMake sure you disconnect the power supply and aerial if you will not use the system for
a long period or during a thunderstorm.
zMake sure you disconnect the power supply if the system appears to be working
incorrectly, (For example: making unusual sounds, smelling strange, emitting smokes
from inside or liquid having gotten inside it）Have a qualified technician check the
system.
zThe unit is designed for negative terminal of the battery, which is connected to the
vehicle metal. Please confirm it before installation.
zDo not allow the speaker wires to be shorted together when the unit is switched on.
Otherwise it may overload or burn out the power amplifier.
zDo not install the detachable panel before connecting the wire.
zDon't remove the detachable panel when encoding.

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Contenents
Important Safeguards...............................................................................................................2
Contenents...............................................................................................................................3
Accessories..............................................................................................................................4
Installation/Un-Installation ........................................................................................................5
Wiring Connections..................................................................................................................6
Front panel...............................................................................................................................7
Inner panel ...............................................................................................................................7
Remote control.........................................................................................................................8
Remove battery........................................................................................................................8
Main Menu ...............................................................................................................................9
General Operation ...................................................................................................................9
Radio operation......................................................................................................................13
DVD/USB/SD/MMC Operation...............................................................................................14
TV Operations(Only for PD-344T /PD-344BTmodel) .............................................................17
Bluetooth Section(Only for PD-344B/PD-344BTmodel) .........................................................18
Anti-theft system ....................................................................................................................20
Handling & Cleaning DISC.....................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting guide ...........................................................................................................21
Specification...........................................................................................................................22

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Accessories
Package contains the following accessories for installation and operation of the unit.
(1) Washer, Spring
Washer, M5 Nut 1 each
(2) Mounting Strap 1
(3) Bolt 5*20 1
(4) Screw 5*6 4
(5) Mounting Collar 1
(6) Release Key 2
(7) Screw 5*20 1
(8) Rubber Cushion 1
ISOcable
RemoteControl Warrantycard
User Manual Trim ring
Note:
Product image may vary from the actual delivery.
1x front panel protection case

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Installation/Un-Installation
First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for correctness.
Installation
This unit can be installed in any
dashboard having an opening as
shown on the picture. The
dashboard should be 4.75 – 5.56
mm thick in order to be able to
support the unit.
1. Insert mounting collar into the
dashboard, and bend the
mounting tabs out with a
screwdriver.
Make sure that lock lever（※）is
flush with the mounting collar (not
projecting outward).
2. Secure the rear of the unit.
After fixing mounting bolt and power connector, fix the rear of the unit to the car body by rubber
cushion.
3. Insert trim plate.
When you prepare to insert trim plate, please check its direction. Once it was up side down, it
cannot be fixed.
Un-installation
Remove Trim Ring and insert Release Keys into left and
right side-end holes as shown in below picture and pull
the unit out of the dashboard.
Lock lever（※）

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Wiring Connections
Make sure you have good chassis ground. A good ground connection will eliminate most
electrical noise problems. A good chassis ground requires a tight connection to the vehicle’s
metal chassis. The area around the ground connection should be clean, bare metal without rust,
paint, plastic, dust, or dirt for a good electrical connection.
Caution: Do not interchange
the connection of the wiring!!!
For some car models you may
need to modify wiring of the
supplied power cord. Contact
your authorized car dealer
before installing this unit.
Using the ISO Connector
1. If your car is equipped with
the ISO connector, then
connect the ISO connectors
as illustrated.
2. For connections without the
ISO connectors, check the
wiring in the vehicle carefully
before connecting, incorrect
connection may cause
serious damage to this unit.
3. Cut the connector; connect
the colored leads of the power
cord to the car battery as
shown in the color code table
below for speaker and power
cable connections.
Location Function
Connector A Connector B
1 Rear Right(+)---Purple
2 Camera (12V DC)--Pink Rear Right(-)---Purple/Black Stripe
3 Parking (GND)--Brown Front Right(+)---Grey
4 Battery 12V (+)--Yellow Front Right(-)---Grey/Black Stripe
5 Auto Antenna--Blue Front Left(+)---White
6 Front Left(-)---White/Black Stripe
7 ACC(+)--Red Rear Left(+)---Green
8 Ground--Black Rear Left(-)---Green/Black Stripe

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Front panel
1）Power /Mute button
2）Mode button
3）Volume/OK button
4）BAND / Media select button
5）SEL button
6）Previous / Reverse button
7）EQ /LOUD button
8）Next / Forward button
9）MENU button
10）AS/PS button
11）Play/Pause, Memory button
12）LCD Screen
13）IR sensor
14）OPEN button
15）USB slot
16）AV IN jack
Inner panel
17）SD/MMC card slot
18）Eject button
19）Disc loading slot
20）Reset button (hole)
21）Anti-Theft LED flash
NOTE：When turn off the power, the unit will switch to standby mode unless cut the ACC power.
The power light will continue lighting.

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Remote control
Noted：The RC is the universal and full-featured. Some options are available with the
corresponding model.
Remove battery
Note:
The distance may vary according to the brightness of ambient light.
If the remote is not used for an extended period of time, remove the battery to prevent
possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Do not place any objects between the remote
control unit and the sensor on the unit.
Do not drop the remote control onto the floor; it
will damage it beyond repair.
Do not use the remote control unit, while
simultaneously operating the remote control
unit of any other equipment; they may interfere
resulting in improper operation.
The battery normally last for about one year although depending how often the remote
control is used. If the remote control unit isn’t working even when it is operated near the unit,
replace the battery with a new battery of the same make and use only a lithium cell battery
type: CR2025 (3V).
Dispose empty batteries in accordance with your local governmental regulations.
Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of fire or flames the battery.
Keep the battery out of reach of children, should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
1: MODE
2: POWER
3: BAND/RANDOM/Clear(Optional)
4: ENTER
5: UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
6: EJECT(Option without function)
7: STEREO/MONO/*(Optional)
8:P.SCN/RPT/#(Optional)
9: BACKWARD/SEEK-
FAST BACKWARD
10:LOUD
11: OSD
12: PBC/STOP
13: Digit numbers
14: Play/Pause
15:Mute/Bluetooth (Optional)
16: MENU
17: SUBTITLE
18: SETUP
19: ANGLE/Accept (Optional)
20: INT/Eject(Optional)
21: VOLUME PLUS
22: A-B/ZOOM
23: SEL
24: FORWARD/SEEK+
FAST FORWARD
25: VOLUME MINUS
26: AUDIO/GOTO
27: TILT (Option without function)
28: DUAL

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Main Menu
The best way to discover the program is to explore each screen in detail, and to find out how to
move from one to another. Read this chapter for a guided tour.
Unit starts by displaying the Main menu.
This is the root of the screen hierarchy, you can simply take knowledge of the features.
General Operation
Reset the unit
Operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.
Press OPEN button on the panel to open the panel and press RESET button to restore the unit
to its original factory settings.
Power on or off
Press any button (except open button) to turn on the unit.
Long press POWER button on front panel or press power button on the RC to power off the unit..
Mode setting
Press the MODE button repeatedly to switch between inputs:
RADIO→DISC*→USB/IPOD*→SD*→Bluetooth*→TV→AV IN→RADIO
(* available only if there is media device in disc, SD, USB slot and Bluetooth connection is OK.)
Volume/OK
Adjust the volume level by turning the VOL knob on the panel clockwise to increase or
counterclockwise to decrease or pressing VOL+ or /VOL- on the RC to increase or decrease the
volume.
In any mode, rotate VOL knob to select the file you want to playback, press the OK button to
enter the next menu.
Sound Adjustments
Press the SEL button on the RC or front panel to select the audio settings consisting of following
items:

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EQ: Select the digital sound effect FLAT→CLASSIC→POP→ROCK→USER.
BASS: Bass up/down.
TREBLE: Treble up/down.
BALANCE: Left/right Balance control.
FADER: Front/rear Fader control.
BEEP: Keypad sound setting.
LOUDNESS: Set the loudness on or off.
Rotate Volume knob on the front panel or press up/down arrow on the RC to select any items
and then press OK button on the panel or Enter button on the RC to confirm the item.
Rotate Volume knob or press LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the RC to adjust the audio setting. Press
OK button on the panel or Enter button on the RC to confirm and again press SEL button return
to current mode.
Note:
If the unit is turned off, all the settings of each mode will be saved.
If cutting off battery power or resetting the unit, all the settings will return to factory default
settings.
When EQ is set to any mode (except USER mode), Bass and Treble are not adjustable.
Mute function
Press POWER/MUTE button on the panel or MUTE button on the RC to turn the sound off. Press
it again to resume the volume.
Loudness
Press LOUD button on RC or long press the LOUD button on the front panel to set loudness or
off.
EQ
Short press the EQ button on the panel to choose sound effect in the sequence of FLAT→
CLASSIC→POP→ROCK→EQ OFF.
Menu
Press Menu button to show main menu. In DVD mode press and hold for two seconds to enter
title menu (Enable only if the DVD disc with title menu).
Setup
Press SETUP button on the RC or SETTING icon on the main menu to go to setup pages.
1) Rotate Volume knob on the front panel or press up/down arrow on the RC to select any items
and then press OK button on the panel or Enter button on the RC to confirm the item
2) Rotate Volume knob or press LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the RC to adjust the audio setting.
Press OK button on the panel or Enter button on the RC to confirm.
3）Press SETUP button again return to current mode.
Sound
EQ: select the digital sound effect.
BASS: bass up/down.
Treble: treble up/down.
Balance: Left/right Balance control.