Pyle PLCD43BTM User manual

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PRECAUTIONS
Precautions & Warnings
• To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and interference, do not attempt to repair
this unit by yourself. Refer all service to a qualied technician.
• Some MP3/WMA les may not be playable.
• Keep the volume at a reasonable level to avoid distracted driving.
High volume levels may make it dicult to concentrate on trac and road conditions
while driving.
• If the car has been in direct sunlight for an extended period, you may need to
reduce the temperature inside the car before turning on and using the unit.
• If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or changed, the preset memory of the
unit will be lost and require reprogramming.
• The unit is designed to be installed in a level, horizontal position.
For optimal performance, avoid installing the unit at an angle.
• Never use excessive force when removing or attaching the faceplate.
Do not tightly grip the display and buttons to avoid damage.
Lithium Battery Cell Warnings
• Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control
• Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.
• Keep battery cells out of reach of children.
Drives and Connections
Never place any foreign objects into the openings of the car radio (disc compartment,
USB jack, AUX IN, connection). Otherwise you might damage the slots and connections.
How to Handle Discs
• Handle a disc by its edges. Do not touch the playing side.
• Before inserting a disc, wipe the disc outward from the disc center
with a clean, soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use solvents or
thinners such a petrol/benzene or cleaners.
• After removing a disc from the disc slot, place the disc in a sleeve
or case to keep it clean and prevent scratches.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc surface. If there is glue
(or adhesive) on the disc surface, remove it before using the disc.

Others Warnings
Do not switch on the car radio for long periods of time when the motor is switched
o. This could cause the car battery to discharge and the vehicle can no longer be
started.
INSTALLATION
Installation Procedures
First complete the electrical connections and then check for correctness.
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard Having
an opening as shown the right gure.
Important:
Remove the transport CD deck screws before use.
To Install the Car Radio
Be sure you test all connections rst, and then follow these steps to install this unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned o, and then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the antenna.
3. Lift the left or right top corner of the plastic outer trim ring then pull it out to
remove it.
4. Insert the two bracket keys into the left and right side of the chassis, as shown the
below gure to separate the chassis from the housing.
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182 mm
53 mm
Bracket key
Plastic outer trim ring
Bracket key

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5. Insert mounting sleeve into the dashboard and bend the mounting tabs out with
a screwdriver. Make sure that the lock lever is ush with the mounting sleeve and
is not projecting beyond.
6. Insert car radio into the mounting sleeve.
7. Use a metal strap to secure the rear part of the chassis using the hardware indicated.
8. Make wiring connections, as illustrated in the “Wiring Diagram.”
9. Install the plastic outer trim ring.
- Only use speakers with 4 ohms impedance.
- Do not attach the control panel to the chassis before wiring is complete.
- The maximum current of the auto antenna is 200mA.
Wiring Connections
INSTALLATION
DIAGRAM
SPRING WASHER
PLAIN WASHER
TAPPING SCREW
HEX NUT
HEX NUT
DASH BOARD
CONSOLE
MOUNTING SLEEVE
HEX BOLT
ACC + (Red)
GND - (Black)
ANT + (Blue)
Power B+ (Yellow)
Green
Purple Rear Right
Speaker
Front Right
Speaker
Rear Left
Speaker
Front Left
Speaker
Purple/Black
Green/Black
White
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
WIRING DIAGRAM
Radio Antenna Socket
White: Front Left CH RCA Audio Output
Red: Front Right CH RCA Audio Output
White: Rear Left CH RCA Audio Output
Red: Rear Right CH RCA Audio Output
FUSE 15A

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Removal of the Main Unit
1. Remove the metal strap from the main unit.
2. Remove the plastic trim out from the main unit.
3. Insert a bracket key into the left and right side of the main unit and draw the unit
out of the mounting sleeve.
CONTROL PANEL BUTTON LOCATIONS
1. (power)/MODE (source) button
2. SEL (select/menu) button and VOL (volume) knob
3. BAND (band) button, button
4. AMS (automatic store / preset station scan, automatic music search) button
5. (pause/play), Preset station1 button
6. INT (intro), Preset station 2 button
7. RPT (repeat), Preset station 3 button
8. RDM (random), Preset station 4 button
9. -10 (previous 10 tracks), Preset station 5 button
10. +10 (next 10 tracks), Preset station 6 button
11. CLK (clock setting) button, button
12. (tune down, seek down, track down, fast reverse) button
13. (tune up, seek up, track up, fast forward) button
356 7
4
8 9
11
16 15
12
13
18
19
20
21
23
CLK
1 14
10
17
22
2
25
RESET
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14. MUTE button
15. (eject) button
16. Disc slot
17. IR remote control sensor
18. LCD Display
19. EQ (Equalizer Preset) Button
20. USB port
21. MIC hole (built-in Microphone)
22. AUX IN (auxiliary input) jack
23. (Release) button
24. RESET button
GENERAL OPERATION
Turn Unit ON/OFF
• Press the power /MODE button on the front panel to turn ON the unit, press and
hold it again to turn OFF the unit.
• Press the power button on the remote control to turn the unit ON or OFF.
Adjust Volume (VOL)
Rotate the VOL knob on the front panel or press the VOL+ /VOL- button on the
remote control to increase or decrease the volume level.
Adjust Menu Options (SEL)
• Press the SEL button on the front panel or on the remote control repeatedly to
cycle through the following adjustable audio functions: BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE,
FADER, EQ OFF/ROCK/POP/CLASS/FLAT, LOUD ON/OFF, DX/LOC, STEREO/MONO
and VOLUME.
• Rotate the VOL knob on the front panel or press the VOL+ /VOL- button on
the remote control to adjust the selected item.
- BASS/TREBLE: -7, -6, ~, -1, 0, +1, ~, +6, +7
- BALANCE: L10, L09, ~, L1, R=L, R1, ~, R09, R10
- FADER: R10, R09, ~, R1, R=F, F1, ~, F09, F10
- EQ (Equalizer) Setting: OFF, ROCK, POP, CLASSIC, FLAT
- Loudness: LOUD ON/OFF
- DX/LOCAL: Enables or disables the local broadcast mode (LOCAL).
- Stereo/Mono: Switches between MONO and STEREO reception mode for radio
frequencies.
- Volume level: 0, 1, ~, 40

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• Press and hold the SEL button on the front panel or press the SEL/ENTER button
on the remote control to access these additional functions: VOL (LAS/ADJ), AREA
EU/US, CLOCK 12/24, BEEP ON/OFF.
- VOL (LAS/ADJ): This option allows you to preset a volume level as the power-on
memory volume level.
- VOL LAST: In this mode, the unit switches on at the actual volume it had when it
was last switched o.
- VOL ADJ: In this mode, the unit power on at the actual volume that you preseted
a constant switch-on volume level.
Press the SEL button to enter the constant switch-on volume adjusting mode
and the “A-VOL XX”will be shown on the LCD display.
Then you can adjust a constant switch-on volume level by rotating the VOL knob.
- AREA EU/US: This car radio is equipped the Europe / USA frequency.
Rotate the volume knob to switch between USA and Europe frequency.
The system will change the frequency setting in about 3 seconds.
- CLOCK 12/ 24: This unit is equipped with two types of clock display formats,
12 and 24 hours.
Rotate the volume knob to choose 12 hours format or 24 hours format.
- BEEP ON/OFF: Enables or disables the “BEEP” signal to conrm use.
• Rotate the VOL knob on the front panel or press the VOL+ /VOL- button on
the remote control to adjust the selected item.
Set the Clock (CLK)
1. To display clock time, press the CLK button.
2. To set clock time, press and hold the CLK button and the hour will ash.
3. Press the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust
the hour.
4. Press the CLK button and the minutes will ash.
5. Press the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust
the minute.
6. Finally press the CLK button to conrm the time adjustments.
Change the Source (MODE)
Press the MODE button to switch between RADIO, BT (Bluetooth), DISC (with a
CD/MP3 disc inside the disc slot), USB (with USB device inserted) and AUX -IN
(auxiliary input) modes.

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Mute ON/OFF
In power on mode, briey press the MUTE button to toggle mute on or o.
The muted state will be also released when the volume knob is used.
Loudness ON/OFF
Press the LOUD button on the remote control to turn on the loudness to reinforce
the output of bass frequencies, press again to turn it o.
Preset Equalizer (EQ)
Press the EQ button on the front panel or on the remote control to toggle between
EQ OFF, ROCK, POP, CLASS, FLAT.
Release the detachable front panel
Press the (Release) button to detach the detachable front panel, then the front
panel can be removed from the chassis.
USB port
The USB port of this car radio is designed for media playback from ash memory
devices and charging for iPhone/andriod mobile phone. The charging current
consumption is 1 ampere.
Built-in Microphone
To receive your voice when you calling by using this Bluetooth hands-free system.
Aux input connector
The 3.5mm auxiliary input stereo connection is designed for devices with 3.5mm
line-out or headphone output.
Reset System (RESET)
The RESET button is used to reset all parameters to factory default settings.
This function may be used when the LCD does not display normally or sound is
distorted, or when any of the controls are disabled. Press the button to release
the front panel and remove it, then use a thin object with a pointed end to depress
the RESET button.

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RADIO OPERATION
Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency
In radio mode, press and hold the VOL/SEL button to enter switch state of the EU
(USA) and EU (Europe) frequency, then rotate it to switch between US (USA) and EU
(Europe) frequency. The system will change the frequency setting in about 3 seconds.
Change Bands (BAND)
Press the BAND button to switch between the FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 bands.
Each band stores up to six preset stations.
Manual Tuning ( / )
Press and hold the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to
enter manual tuning mode. In manual tuning mode, press the or button to
move the radio frequency number up or down one step.
Auto Seek Tuning ( / )
In standby mode or while not in manual tuning mode, quickly press the or
button to move to the next/previous available station automatically.
To Store/Recall Preset Stations
The radio can be stored 6 preset stations for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and
AM2) for a total of 30 preset stations.
To memorize a station:
• Turn the radio on and select the desired band and station.
• Select a station by or button.
• Press and hold the desired preset button (numbered 1-6 on the face of the radio)
for more than 2 seconds to save the station to that preset number.
To recall a preset station:
• Select the desired band.
• Briey press a preset button (numbered 1-6) to recall the corresponding preset
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Automatic Store station/Preset station scan (AMS)
Press and hold the AMS button for more than 2 seconds to select six strong stations
and store them in the current band. The radio will automatically scan the current
frequency and enter the six strongest stations into the preset memory positions for
that band. Briey press the AMS button on the remote control to recall each preset
station that saved in the memories in each band.
LOCAL/DX
In urban areas, most stations are strong enough and “LOCAL ON” mode should be
selected. Switch to LOCAL OFF mode to search for stations with weaker signals.
Press the LOC button on the remote control to choose local or distant reception
mode.
STEREO/MONO
FM station is received in stereo mode. However, if the signal is weak or reception is not
as good as you would like, switching to MONO mode usually improves the overall
sound quality. Press the ST button on the remote control to choose FM STEREO or
MONO audio eect.
DISC/USB OPERATION
To insert DISC/USB
• To play les on a disc, insert a disc with the label surface facing upward into the
disc slot. Playback will begin automatically.
• To play les on a USB device, open the USB port cover and insert the USB storage
device into the USB port. Playback will begin automatically.
Eject Disc/USB
• To eject a disc, press the button to stop playback. Press the (eject) button to
eject the disc and then remove it.
• To eject a USB device, press the button to stop playback, then remove the USB
device.
Play/Pause
Press the (play/pause) button to pause or resume playback.
Label surface up

Next/Previous Track
• To play the next track, press the button.
• To play the previous track, press the button.
Fast Forward/Backward
• To fast forward, press and hold the button.
• To fast backward, press and hold the button.
Introduction Scan
Press the INT button to play the rst 10 seconds of each track, press again to stop
the introduction scan, and play the current track.
Repeating the same track
Press the RPT button to toggle between RPT ALL (Play all track), RPT FLR (Continuously
repeats all tracks in current folder), and RPT ONE (Continuously repeats current track).
Playing all tracks in random
Press the RDM button to play all tracks in random order, press again to cancel this
function.
Track/Folder Navigation
• During a disc, USB mode, press the 5/-10 button to go backward 10 tracks.
Press the 6/+10 button to jump forward 10 tracks.
• During a MP3 disc, USB mode, press and hold the 5/-10 button to go back the
previous folder.
Press and hold the 6/+10 button to go to the next folder.
You can repeat this function depending on the number and level of folders.
• These buttons have no this function if the USB device has no folders.
Select the track or le for playback in MP3 format
During CD, USB playback, press the AMS button to enter the track search modes:
a. In playback of CD or les with MP3 format, press the AMS button to access the
track or le number searching mode which allow you to quickly nd a specic
track or MP3 le by its serial number, and the "TRK SCH" and "TRK ****" will appear
on the LCD display in sequence.
b. Rotate VOL knob to select the number of your favorite track or le with high speed.
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You can also press the numerical keys on the remote control to select a specic
track by its serial number.
c. Finally press the SEL/ENTER button to conrm and play the track that you selected.
AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
Pair and Connect
Prior to using the Bluetooth device as a hands-free system for a Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phone for the rst time, you must pair and connect the two devices as
follows:
1. In any mode, prior to pairing and connecting, the BT logo in the LCD indicating
that no device is connected. To begin pairing, enable BT mode on your mobile
phone.
2. When the phone nds the car audio system, the “PYLE” name will be displayed.
3. Choose the “PYLE” from the device list to pair and connect with the car audio
system. Upon conrming, the BT logo will stop ashing.
4. When pairing is complete, the mobile phone audio will automatically transfer to
the car audio system whenever a call is made or received, or when the mobile
phone plays music.
Make a Call
• To make a call, dial the call directly from the paired mobile phone.
• To make a call with this bluetooth hands-free system:
a. When linking up the Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to this bluetooth hands-
free system, press the button to access the dial telephone number mode,
then press the “0~9”, * and # button on remote control to input the telephone
number, and the entered number will be shown on the LCD display.
This car radio has an external auxiliary input jack, it is
compatible with audio output from an MP3 music player.
So you can listen to sounds and music from external devices,
if you have plugged such a player into the AUX IN jack with a
audio cable. Press the MODE button to switch to the AUX
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b. If a number has been incorrectly inputted, press the DEL button or button to
delete it.
c. Press the button to make outgoing call.
Redial Last Dialed Number
Press and hold the button on the control panel to redial the last dialed phone
number.
Answer a Call
• When the mobile phone is called, the incoming telephone number displays on the
LCD.
• To receive the call, press the button on the control panel.
Reject a Call
To reject the call, press the button on the control panel.
End a Call
To end an active call, press the button.
Switch Audio Between Car Audio and Mobile Phone
During a call, press the VOL knob/button to switch the audio source from the car
audio system back to your mobile phone.
Adjust Talk Volume
• During a call, use VOL knob or VOL+ /VOL- button to adjust the volume level.
• Use the MUTE button to mute sound.
Audio Streaming (A2DP)
1. Press the /MODE button to enter BT mode and display pause in the LCD display.
2. When a mobile device is paired, music played through that device will automati-
cally be heard through the car audio system.
3. Press the or button to play the next or previous on the mobile phone.
4. Press the button to pause or resume music playback.

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REMOTE CONTROL
Replace Lithium Battery Cell
1. When the lithium cell battery becomes weak,
replace it as illustrated on the right.
2. Press and hold the movable block in the direction indicated by arrow 1.
At the same time, pull the cell holder out of the remote control in the direction
indicated by arrow 2.
3. Replace the old cell with a new one, making sure the (+) polarity is facing upward.
4. Re-insert the cell holder into the remote control.
- Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control.
- Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.
- Keep battery cells out of reach of children.
Remove Insulating Sheet
The remote control comes with an insulating
sheet attached to the underside of the remote
control, as illustrated on the right.
The remote control will not work until the
insulating sheet is removed.
Remote Control Operation
Position the emitting window of the remote
control toward the sensor window of the unit.
• The operation angle for front panel remote
control reception is about 30 degrees.
• The distance between the emitting window of
the remote control and the sensor window
of the unit should remain less 5 meters.

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Button Names and Locations
1. (Power on/o) button
2. VOL+/VOL- (volume increase/decrease) button
3. Band button, (answer call) button
4. button: Tune down, seek down; Track down, fast reverse
5. SEL (selection/Enter) button
6. button: Tune up, seek up; Track up, fast forward
7. Mute button, DEL(Delete) button
8. CLK (clock setting) button, (end call) button
9. button, preset station 1 button, keypad 1
10. INT (intro) button, preset station 2 button, keypad 2
11. RPT (repeat) button, preset station 3 button, keypad 3
12. RDM (random), preset station 4 button, keypad 4
13. -10 (previous 10 tracks), preset station 5 button, keypad 5
14. +10 (next 10 tracks), preset station 6 button, keypad 6
15. ST (stereo) button, keypad 7
16. LOUD (loudness) button, keypad 8
17. AMS (automatic music search) button, keypad 9
18. MODE button, keypad *
19. EQ (Equalizer) button, keypad 0
20. LOC (local)/DX button, keypad #
Note: When using the remote control for the rst time, you must pull out the protective
plastic tab from the battery compartment found on the back of the remote control.
SPECIFICATIONS
Bluetooth Connectivity:
• Built-in Bluetooth for Wireless Music Streaming
• Built-in Microphone for Hands-Free Calling
• Convenient Reject/Answer Incoming Calls
• Compatible with All of Your Favorite Bluetooth Devices
(iPhone, Androids, Smartphones, iPad, Tablets, etc.)
• Bluetooth Version: 2.1 +EDR
• Wireless Range: 40' Ft.

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Features:
• Marine Stereo Receiver System
• Bluetooth Wireless Audio Streaming
• Hands-Free Call Answering Ability
• Built-in Front Loading CD Player
• AM/FM Stereo Radio, 30 Station Memory
• Aux (3.5mm) Input Connector Jack
• Connect & Stream Audio from External Devices
• MP3 Digital Audio File Playback
• LCD Digital Display Panel
• VID3 Tag Song Readout for Artist Name/Song Title
• Illuminated Front Panel Button Controls
• (2) Pair Rear Panel RCA (L/R) Audio Output Connectors
• Equalizer (EQ) Electronic Audio Conguration
• Automatic Memory Preset Store/Scan Mode
• Repeat/Random Song Functions
• Detachable Front Face Panel
• Remote Control Included
What's in the Box:
• Marine Stereo Receiver Chassis
• Detachable Radio Face Panel
• Remote Control
• Power / Wiring Harness
Technical Specs:
• Receiver Type: Single DIN Universal Standard
• Power Output: 300 Watt MAX (75 Watt x 4)
• PLL Electronic Tuning Radio Tuner
• ISO Connector
• Stereo/Mono Mode Selectable
• CD Compatibility: CD-R, CD-RW
• Audio Control: Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader
• Preset EQ: Flat/Pop/Rock/Class/O
• Switchable USA/Europe Tuner Frequencies
• Max. USB Memory Support: 64GB
• Power Supply: DC 12V
• Current Consumption: 15A (Max.)

Symptom Solution
No power
Cause
• The car ignition switch has
not turned on.
• The fuse has been blown.
• If the power supply is connected to
the car accessory circuits, but the
engine is not moving, switch the
ignition key to“ACC”.
• Replace a new one.
Disc can’t be
loaded or ejected.
• Presence of CD disc inside
the player.
• Inserting the disc in reverse
direction.
• The surface of CD is
extremely dirty or has been
scraped.
• Temperature inside the car
is too high.
• Condensation
• Remove the disc from the player,
and insert a new one.
• Insert the CD with the label facing
upward.
• Clean the disc or try to replace a
new one.
• Cool o or until the ambient
temperature return to normal.
• Leave the player o for an hour or
so, and then try again.
No sound
• Volume is in minimum.
• The wiring is not properly
connected.
• Adjust volume to a desired level.
• Check wiring connection.
Sound skips
• The installation angle is
more than 30°.
• The surface of CD is
extremely dirty or has been
scraped.
• Adjust the installation angle less
than 30°.
• Clean the disc or try to replace a
new one.
The operation keys
don’t work
• The built-in microcomputer
is not operating properly
due to noise.
• The front panel has not
properly installed.
• Press the RESET button to restore
the program.
• Fixed the front panel into its place.
No radio reception. The antenna cable is not
connected.
Insert the antenna cable rmly into
the antenna socket of this radio
player.
In automatic search
mode the radio does
not stop at a
transmitting station.
The transmission signals are
too weak. Select a radio station manually.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following chart will help in solving most problems that may occur.
If you still have questions after going through the checklist, please consult your local
customer service representative. Before going through this check list, refer the wiring
and operating procedures.

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