Pyle PLCD7MRKT User manual

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PLCD7MRKT
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio System
PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
CD/MP3/WMA Player
Automatic Memory Storing
Full Detachable Panel
Preset Equalization
Electronic Shockproof (ESP) Function
USB Interface
SD Interface
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CONTENTS
Installation...........................................3
Take out screw before installation.........3
DIN Front-Mount (Method A).................3
Installing the unit ...............................3
Removing the unit .............................4
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B).................5
Using the detachable front panel ......6
Wiring Connection..............................7
Operation.............................................8
Location of keys....................................8
Switching the unit on/off........................9
Faceplate release.................................9
Sound adjustment.................................9
Loudness..............................................9
Display information ...............................9
Liquid crystal display.............................9
ESP function.........................................9
Reset function.......................................9
Radio operation ....................................10
Switching to radio mode....................10
Selecting the frequency band............10
Selecting station................................10
Automatic memory storing &
Program scanning.............................10
Station storing ...................................10
CD operation.........................................10
Switching to CD mode.......................10
Selecting tracks.................................10
Pausing.............................................10
Previewing all tracks..........................10
Repeating the same track .................10
Playing all tracks in random ..............11
Ejecting a disc...................................11
MP3 operation ......................................11
Switching to CD (MP3) mode............11
Ejecting a disc...................................11
Selecting tracks in single step...........11
Selecting directory up/down ..............11
Pausing playing.................................11
Previewing all tracks..........................11
Repeating the same track .................11
Playing all tracks in random...............11
Selecting tracks by
AS/PS/SCH button............................11
Display information............................12
WMA operation .....................................12
USB play operation...............................12
SD operation.........................................13
Disc notes.............................................13
Remote control ..................................15
Specification........................................16
Trouble shooting.................................17

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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 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.
If installation angel 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.
TAKEOUTSCREWBEFOREINSTALLATION
Before install the unit, please remove the
two screws.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard
having an opening as shown below:
Installing the unit
Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery‟s negative (-) terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Press the release button on the front
panel and remove the control panel
(see the steps of “removing the front
panel”).
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull
it out to remove it.
5. The two supplied keys release tabs
inside the unit‟s sleeve so you can
remove it. Insert the keys as far as
30
53mm
182mm
Take out screw
before installation.

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INSTALLATION
they will go (with the notches facing up)
into the appropriate slots at the middle
left and right sides of the unit. Then slide
the sleeve off the back of the unit.
6. Mount the sleeve by inserting the sleeve
into the opening of the dashboard and
bend open the tabs located around the
sleeve with a screwdriver. Not all tabs
will be able to make contact, so
examine which ones will be most
effective. Bending open the appropriate
tabs behind the dashboard to secure
the sleeve in place.
Tabs
Screwdriver
Sleeve
Dashboard
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables.
8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
9. To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. Use the supplied
hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring
Washer) to attach one end of the strap to
the mounting bolt on the back of the unit. If
necessary, bend the metal strap to fit your
vehicle‟s mounting area. Then use the
supplied hardware (Tapping Screw
(5x25mm) and Plain Washer) to attach the
other end of metal strap to a solid metal
part of the vehicle under the dashboard.
This strap also helps ensure proper
electrical grounding of the unit.
Note to install the short threading
terminal of the mounting bolt to the back
of the unit and the other long threading
terminal to the dashboard.
Mounting Bolt
Spring Washer
Plain Washer
Tapping Screw
Hex Nut
Metal Strap
10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery‟s negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install the
unit‟s front panel (see the steps of
“installing the front panel”).
Removing the unit
1.Make sure the ignition is turned off, then
disconnect the cable from the vehicle
battery‟s negative (-) terminal.
2.Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).
3.Press the release button to remove the
front panel.
Outer Trim Ring
Front Panel
L Key Sleeve
R Key

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INSTALLATION
4.Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull
it out to remove it.
5.Insert both of the supplied keys into the
slots at the middle left and right sides of
the unit, then pull the unit out of the
dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota), N
(Nissan) located on both sides of the unit to
fasten the unit to the factory radio mounting
brackets supplied with your vehicle.
Dashboard or Console
Screw
Factory Radio
Mounting Bracket
Side View showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N
Screw
To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
Align the screw holes on the bracket with
the screw holes on the unit, and then
tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side.
Note: the outer trim ring, sleeve and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.

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REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
1. Press the release button ( ) on the
front panel and pull off the front panel.
2. Keep front panel in the case.
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL
To install the front panel, insert the panel
into the housing and make sure the panel is
properly installed. Otherwise, the display
will not look the same or some keys will not
function properly.
Precautions when handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when removing or
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.
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

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WIRING CONNECTION
ISO CONNECTION

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OPERATION
LOCATION OF KEYS
1.
2. (release button)
3. LOC
4. MON
5. disc slot
6. LCD
7. EQ
8. | 8 (Skip backward)
9. | 9 (Skip forward)
10. (Eject button)
11. USB interface
12. AUX IN
13. DSP
14. AS/PS/SCH
15. MODE
16. DIR+
17. DIR-
18. RDM
19. RPT
20. INT
21.
22. BAND/LOUD
23. SEL/VOL
24. MUTE
25. IR
26. SD interface
27. Reset button

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OPERATION
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT
Press and hold button (1) to turn on the
unit. When the unit is on, press and hold
the button (1) for 2 seconds to turn the
unit off.
FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press release button (2) to detach the
removable faceplate.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press SEL button (23) shortly to select the
desired adjustment mode. The adjustment
mode will change in the following order:
BAS-TRE-BAL-FAD-BEEP -LOC-ST-VOL
BAS: bass
TRE: treble
BAL: balance
FAD: fader
BEEP: Beep sound
VOL: volume
LOC: local
ST: stereo
VOL: volume
By rotating the audio knob (23)clockwiseor
counter-clockwise, it is possible to adjust the
desired sound quality.
LOUDNESS
Press and hold the BAND button to active
the LOUD function. Press it and hold again
to cancel this function.
MUTE
Press MUTE button (24) to mute down the
sound instantly. If any button is pressed in
the mute state, the mute state is released.
LOCAL
Press LOC button (3) 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 SEEK operation.
MONO
Press MON button (4) to select mono or
stereo mode. You can sometimes improve
reception of distant stations by selection
EQUALIZATION
Press EQ button (7) shortly to turn on
equalization function and to select desired
audio mode. There are five kinds of mode
as below:
→CLAS→POP →ROCK→FLAT→EQ OFF
DISPLAY INFORMATION
Press DSP button (13) to operate as the
conversion of each display mode as
follows:
- In case of receiving a RDS station
In radio mode:
->CT ->FREQ ->PTY -> PS
In CD (MP3/WMA) mode:
->CD (MP3/WMA) ->CT ->FREQ ->PTY
->PS
In case of PTY information, the display
shows as “NO PTY”.
- In case of receiving a non RDS station
In radio mode:
-> CT ->FREQ -> „NO PTY‟ -> "NO PS"
In CD mode:
-> CD -> CT -> FREQ -> „NO PTY‟ ->
"NO PS"
Each displaying time is several seconds,
and come back to 1‟st position after several
seconds.
Notes:
- CT = clock time
- FREQ = frequency
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
Exhibit current frequency and activated
functions on the display.
ESP FUNCTION
The unit can be shockproof between ten
seconds and twenty seconds.
RESET FUNCTION
RESET button (27) must be activated with
either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.
The RESET button is to be activated for the

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OPERATION
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 you press the RESET button (27),
the unit won‟t work yet; please use a cotton
swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean
the socket on the front panel.
RADIO OPERATION
SWITCHING TO RADIO MODE
Press MODE button (15) to select radio
mode, the radio mode appears in the
display together with the memory band
and frequency.
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND
In radio mode, press the BAND button
(22) to select the desired band. The
reception band will change in the
following order:
→FM1→ FM2→ FM3 → AM1→ AM2
SELECTING STATION
Press button (9) or button (8)
to activate the automatic seek function.
Press it for several seconds until
“MANUAL” appears on the display; the
manual tuning mode is now selected. If
both buttons have not been pressed for
several seconds, they will return to seek
tuning mode and “AUTO” appears on
the display.
AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING &
PROGRAM SCANNING
- Automatic memory storing
Press AS/PS button (14) for several
seconds; the radio searches from the
current frequency and checks the
signal strength until one search cycle
is finished. And then 6 strongest
stations are stored into the
corresponding preset number button.
- Program scanning
Press the AS/PS button (14) shortly to
scan preset station. The radio will
pause at this station for a few seconds
and then resume its search.
STATION STORING
To receive a station, press one of the
preset buttons (1~6) for 2 seconds. The
current station will be stored into that
number preset.
CD OPERATION
SWITCHING TO CD MODE
If there is no CD inserted in the driver:
Gently insert the CD with the printed
side uppermost into the CD
compartment. CD playback should
begin.
If a CD is already inserted in the driver:
Press the MODE button (15) until the CD
mode display appears.
SELECTING TRACKS
Press button (8) or button (9) to
move to the previous track or the
following track. Track number will be
shown on the display.
Hold button (8) or button (9) to
rewind or fast forward. CD will resume
play when you release the button.
PAUSING PLAYING
Press 1| button (21) to pause CD
player. Press it again to resume play.
PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS
Press the INT button (20) to play the
first several seconds of each track on
the current disc. Press again to stop
and listen to that particular track.
REPEATING THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (19) to continuously
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Repeat all the tracks.
PLAYING ALL TRACKS RANDOM
Press RDM button (18) to play all tracks
on a CD in random order. Press again to
cancel the function.
EJECTING A DISC
Press button (10) to stop the CD
from playing and eject the disc from the
disc slot (5).
MP3 OPERATION (FOR MP3
OPERATION VERSION ONLY)
SWITCHING TO CD (MP3) MODE
If there is no MP3 disc inserted in the
driver:
Gently insert the MP3 disc (with the
printed side on top) into the disc slot
(5). The MP3 disc is drawn into the
driver automatically. The MP3
playback begins.
If a MP3 disc is already inserted in the
driver:
Keep pressing the MODE button (15)
shortly until the CD (MP3) mode
display appears.
EJECT DISC
Press button (10) to stop MP3
playing and eject the disc from the disc
slot (5).
SELECTING TRACKS IN SINGLE
STEP
Press button (8) or button (9) to
move to the previous track or the
following track. Track number shows on
display.
SELECTING DIRECTORY UP/DOWN
Press DIR-button (17) or DIR + button
(16) to select directory downward or
upward. If the MP3 disc does not
contain any directory, there is no
function of pressing DIR-button (17) or
DIR + button (16.
PAUSING PLAYING
Press 1 button (21) to pause MP3
player. Press it again to resume play.
PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS
Press INT button (20) to play first
several seconds of each track on the
current disc. Press again to stop intro
and listen to track.
REPEATING THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (19) to continuously
repeat the same track. Press it again to
repeat all the tracks.
PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM
Press RDM button (18) to play all tracks
on CD in random order. Press it again to
cancel the function.
SELECTING TRACKS BY AS/PS /SCH
BUTTON
AS/PS/SCH button (14) is assigned as
DigitalAudio Mode selection button in
MP3 operation. When pressed, it is
activated as selecting each mode of
Digital Audio.
“Searching track directly” => “Searching
Directory or File Name”=> “Navigation”
from folder by TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
UP/DOWN buttons orVOL+/-.
Searching Track Directly
Press AS/PS/SCH button for one
time. It enters into “Searching track
directly” in MP3/WMA disc.
The unit searches the track selected
by following direct numeric buttons:
M1-M6, MOD (7),
TUNE/SEEK/TRACK DOWN (8),
TUNE/SEEK/TRACK UP (9),
DSP(0).
If selected three digits, the unit
searches the tract at once. If
selected one or two digits, the unit
wait for SEL button for seconds. The
unit searches the track after few
seconds, even if the enter button is
not pressed.

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OPERATION
Searching Directory or File Name
Press AS/PS button for two times. It
enters into “Searching Directory or
File Name” in Digital Audio CD.
The unit searches files and
directories that have the same
character which is inputted by the
user pressing the corresponding
buttons listed on the Table 1 below.
Explain as follows:
- Use the corresponding buttons to
select the characters Ato Z,
blank, 0 to 9, _, -, +.
- Press SEL button to start the title
search.
Searching From Root Directory
Press AS/PS/SCH button three
times. The unit searches files from
the folder by TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
UP/DOWNbuttons or rotating the
VOL knob. The display will list all
available directories and songs.
Select the desired directory/songs
by using TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
UP/DOWNbuttons and SEL button
to confirm. If the selected title is a
song, it will start to play.
If the selected title is a folder name.
then use the TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
UP/DOWN button or rotating the VOL
knob to list all songs under this
folder and select the title.
- Press SEL button to confirm and
start playing.
- Repeat the above steps if the
newly selected title is also a
directory.
DISPLAY INFORMATION
Press DSP button (13) to show the
following information, such as the clock,
ID3 TAG (if available: song title,
directory name, artist name, other
contents…) (FOR WITH MP3 ID3
FUNCTION VERSION ONLY) and other
information.
KEYAssigned IN Searching mode (Table 1)
AS/PS
Mode Select
SEL
ENTER
M1
A, B, C, 1
M2
D, E, F, 2
M3
G, H, I, 3
M4
J, K, L, 4
M5
M, N, O, 5/Directory
DOWN
M6
P, Q, R, 6/Directory UP
MOD
S, T, U, 7
TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
DOWN
V, W, X, 8
TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
UP
Y, Z, SPACE, 9
DSP
_,-,+,0
AUDIO KNOB
CHARACTER SELECT
All the CHARACTER
above
AUDIO KNOB &TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
UP/DOWNbuttons:
Searching files and directories during
Navigation.
WMA OPERATION
This unit can play WMA discs and the
operation is the same with MP3 operation
described above.
USB PLAY OPERATION
In the front panel of the unit, there is a USB
interface (11). You can connect an USB
driver through this interface (11).
When you connect an USB driver through
the interface, the unit will search the MP3/
WMAfiles in the USB driver and start to
play MP3/WMA files automatically. If in
other mode, you can also press the MOD
button to select USB mode.
When playing the MP3/WMA files in
the device, the operation is the same with
the MP3 operation described above.

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OPERATION
Note：
The main unit can only support
standard USB-memory discs that are
approved by Microsoft.
USB MP3 player is not a standard
which means different brand name or
different models have their own
standard. So our product cannot
support every MP3 player.
When connecting an MP3 player and
there has normal battery in the player
(non rechargeable battery), you should
remove the battery from the MP3
player before connecting it to the USB
interface. Otherwise, it may cause the
battery to burst.
When in USB play mode, be sure not to
remove the USB driver from the USB
interface.
SD OPERATION
There is a SD interface (25) on the front
panel of the unit.
When you insert a SD card in the SD
interface, the unit will search the MP3/WMA
files in the card and start to play MP3/WMA
files automatically. The operation is the
same with the MP3 operation described
above. You can also press the MOD button
to select SD mode. When there are
important files in the SD card, do not
connect it to the main unit to play content.
SUPPORTED MP3/WMA DECODING
MODES
The main unit supports MP3/WMA
(Windows Media Audio) decoding modes
as below.
Standard
Bit Rate
(kbps)
Supports
Mode
MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3
(44.1kHz)
32,48,64,96,
128,192,256,
320
Stereo
Windows
Media Audio
(44.1kHz)
64,96,128,192
Stereo
The USB solution can support:
1. Folder: 500 max.
2. File: 999 max.
3. Depth of folder: 8 layers
4. Size: 2 GB
CAUTION
When there are important files in the USB
device, do not connect it to the main unit to
play. And don‟t play the CD-R/RW disc that
has important files in it. Because any wrong
operation may cause file loss. And our
company assumes no responsibility for this.
DISC NOTES
A. Notes on discs:
Attempting to use non-standard shape
discs (e.g. square, start, heart) may
1. Damage the unit. Be sure to use round
shape CD discs only for this unit.
2. Do not stick paper or tape, etc, onto the
label side or the recording side of any
discs, as it may cause a malfunction.
3. Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs
will cause it not to work.
B. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable
CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable CDs):
1. Be sure to use discs with following
marks only for the unit to play.

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OPERATION
2. The unit cannot play a CD-R and
CD-RW that is not finalized. (Please
refer to the manual of your
CD-R/CD-RW recorder or
CD-R/CD-RW software for more
information on finalization process).
3. Depending on the recording status,
conditions of the disc and the
equipment used for the recording, some
CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be played on
this unit. (see *1)
*1: To have more reliable play back, please
see following recommendations:
a: Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x
and write with speed 1x to 2x.
b. Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x and
write with speed 1x to 2x.
c. Do not play a CD-RW which has been
written for more than 5 times.
C. Notes on MP3 files (MP3 Version
Only):
1. The disc must be in the ISO9660 level 1
or level 2 format.
2. When naming a MP3 file, be sure the
file name extension is “.MP3”.
3. For a non-MP3 file, even though the file
name extension is “.MP3”, the unit will
not recognize it.
ReWritable

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REMOTECONTROLHANDSET(OPTIONAL)
FUNCTION KEY & CONTROL
1. POWER Power ON/OFF Button
2. 7/MODE Mode Botton(S,T,U,7,For MP3/WMA Operation)
3. TUNE/SKIP (8) Tune/SKIP Down Button(V,W,X,8 For MP3/WMA
Operation)
4. BND(LOU/ENT) Band Select Button(When pressed shortly)
Loudness Button (When pressed long)
(Enter Button For MP3/WMA Operation)
5. SCN Scanning Button(D,E,F,2 For MP3/WMA Operation)
6. PAU Pause Button (A,B,C,1 For MP3/WMAOperation)
7. SHF Shuffle Button (J, K, L 4 For MP3/WMA Operation)
8. DISC/DIR▼ DISC/DIR▼ Button
9. VOL▲Volume Up Button
(Character Select (A,B~8,9,0)For MP3/WMA Operation)
10.SEL Sound Mode Select Button
(Character Shift Right For MP3/WMAOperation)
11. TUNE/SKIP (9) Tune/SKIP Up Button(Y,Z,SPACE,9 For MP3/WMA
Operation)
12. VOL ▼Volume Down Button
(Character Select(A,B~8,9,0)For MP3/WMA Operation)
13. DSP(0) Display Button(_,-,+,0 For MP3/WMA Operation)
14. RPT Repeat Button(G,H,I,3 For MP3/WMA Operation)
15. AS/PS(D-AUD) Automatic Memory Storing & Program Scanning Button
(Mode Select Button For MP3/WMA Operation)
16. LOC Local/Distant Select Button
17. DISC/DIR▲ DISC/DIR▲ Button

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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H)
Tone Controls
- Bass (at 100 Hz) : ±10 dB
- Treble (at 10 kHz) : ±10 dB
Maximum Output Power
- Version V : 4x50 watts
Current Drain
- Version V : 5 mAh(max.) (For Normal Power Version)
CD PLAYER
Signal to Noise Ratio : More than 55 dB
Channel Separation : More than 45 dB
Frequency Response : 40Hz –18 kHz
RADIO
FM
Frequency Coverage 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) 4μV
Stereo Separation >25dB
AM
Frequency Coverage 530 to 1710 kHz
IF 450 kHz
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 36 dBu

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