Sound Storm M330USA User manual

Preface
Thank you for purchasing this car audio product.
Please read this manual carefully before operating this car audio product.
Please keep this manual for future use. It will be helpful to you if you are encounter any
operational problem.
Selecting fine audio equipment is only the start of your musical enjoyment.
Now it is time to consider how to maximize the enjoyment you will get from
knowing how to work your new car stereo receiver.
We hope you enjoy using this product and encourage you to always listen at
a moderate, safe sound level to avoid any possible hearing damage or loss.
If you listen to excessively loud sound over time, your hearing can adapt to
higher volumes and what sounds "normal" to you may be quite harmful and
can cause you to have permanent hearing loss. So please practice "safe sound"
and always listen at moderate sound levels only.
Start with your volume control at the lowest setting, and slowly increase the level
until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, free from distortion.
Once you have established this comfortable sound level, leave it there.
WARNINGI
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the unit in the rain or moisture
environment.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try open the enclosure.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated.
To protect our environment, do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.
Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points
provided for their disposal.
This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human
health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilization of electrical and
electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can
be obtained from your local authority.
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LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
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1. OPEN BUTTON
Press the OPEN button to flip down the front control panel.
Then a
disc can be inserted into the disc slot or ejected by pressing the EJ button.
After flipping down the front panel, push it leftwards, then pull the right side of the
panel
outwards to remove it from the unit chassis.
2. SEL BUTTON (Select) AND VOL KNOB
a) Press the SEL button briefly, it is
activated as selecting each mode of E. VOL.
-> VOLUME ->BASS
->TREBLE -> BALANCE -> FADER->
When selecting a desired audio mode, rotate the VOL knob to adjust the audio
effect.
In each mode, the waiting time is
about 5 seconds, and the time waiting time
is over, it
returns to the last display mode of tuner or CDP mode.
The control mode
of E.VOL is operated with following numeric display.
-VOL: (MIN)OO, 01,......46, 47(MAX).
-BASSITRE: -07, -06,...,00....+06,+07
-BAL: OLR9. 1LR9, .... 9LR9,..., 9LR1.
9LRO
-FAD: OFR9,1FR9, ..., 9FR9,..., 9FR1, 9FRO
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b) When pressed and hold for 2 seconds, it is activated as cyclical mode of
following functions for user's selection.
->BEEP (ON/OFF) -> USER SET(FLAT/CLASSIC/ROCK/POP)
->SUBW(ON/OFF)->VOL(LASTIDEFA) ->CLK(ON/OFF)->CLK(12/24)mode.
After selecting the desired mode, rotate the VOL knob to select one setup
item
of the desired mode.
BEEP
ON/BEEP OFF
BEEP
ON mode: The beep is generated when any key is pressed.
BEEP OFF mode: The beep sound is disabled.
VOL LASTIVOL DEFA
VOL LAST: The radio switches
on at the actual volume it had when itwas last
switched off.
VOL DEFA:
After pressing SEl button, AVOl will be displayed. Then yOU can
pre-select a constant switch-on volume by using the VOL
CLKON/OFF
ClK ON: Clock will always show on the display when power off.
ClK OFF: Clock will disappear on the display when power off.
3. POWER ON/OFF
When the
unit is power off, the unit comes to ON by pressing any button on the
front panel (exceptthe OPEN key). It also can turn on the unit to insert a disc,
SD card
or USB stick into their slots or socket. When the unit is power on,
press and hold the power button for more than 0.5 seconds, the
unit goes into
power
off mode.
4. LCD
Display
5&6. TUNE, SEEK, TRACK, SKIP UP I DOWN BUTTONS
a) During RADIO mode:
Press the »1 or
1« button shortly to manual tune up/down for the desired
radio station
frequency step by step.
Press and hold the »1
or 1« button for longer0.5 seconds, to automatically
tune up/down for the radio station frequency
of strong signal.
b) During
diSC, SD,MMC, USB playback mode:
Press the »1 button briefly to play
next track.
Press the
1« button briefly to play the current track from the beginning of it
if the playing time is more than 2 seconds.
Press the
1« button brieflyto play the previous track if the playing time is
less than 2 seconds.
Press the »1
or 1« button and hold to skip forwards or backwards, release
to resume normal playback.
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7.
BAND BUTTON
During radio mode, press the BND button briefly to select the radio broadcasting
band you would like to hear. The AM/FM band is toggled
cyclically through the
tuning bands: ->FM 1->
FM 2 -> FM 3 -> AM 1->AM2->.
8. MODE BUTTON
Press the MODE button to change among
tuner (radio), disc (when a disc is
loaded), SD/MMC card (when an SD/MMC card is inserted) , USB (when an
USB
stick is inserted) and AUX mode.
9. MUTE BUTTON
This button serves to switch the MUTED state on/off.
Press the MUTE button to suppress the
loudspeaker temporarily, and press
again to resume listening. The muted state will be also released when the
MODE, SEL button is pressed and VOL knob on the front panel is used.
10.
INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
11.
APS BUTTON (Auto-storage IPreset scan)
During radio mode:
1) when long preSSing for more than 1seconds, the radio searches from the
current
frequency and checks the signal strength level until 6 station are
found. And then the 6 stations frequency are preset to the corresponding
preset memory numbered bank. The auto-storage operation is implemented
in the each selected band. When the auto-storage operation is finished, the
radio execute the Preset Scan.
2) when short pressing, the radio searches for each.preset station in the
current
band and holds at that preset number for 5 seconds with releasing mute, and
then search again.
In disc mode, MMC/SD
or USB mode, pressAPS button repeatedly toselect
TRACK SEARCH, DIRECTORY SEARCH orFIRST CHARACTER SEARCH
mode.
In TRACK SEARCH mode, the LCD will display TRK T 000 and flash the
biggest digitO
that the MMC/SD card, USB or MP3 disc contain. Rotate the knob
to select the
number of the flashing digit from 0 - 9. Then press SEL button to
confirm the
number and flash next smaller digit O.With the same means, select
the number of the flashing digit. After finishing selecting the number of all
flashing digit, press
SEl button to play the track of the selected serial number.
In DIRECTORY SEARCH mode, the LCD will display the root folderOfthere is
not the root folder, it will find a root folder named ROOT). Then rotate the knob
to select your desired folder, Finally press SEL button to play the first track
of
the folder.
In FIRST CHARACTER SEARCH mode, the LCD will displayA- rotate the knob
to select file's
first character by the order of A-Z and 0-9. Then press »1 or 1«
button to select one file its first characters is the selected one. Finally press SEL
button to play the selected file.
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12. PRESET STATION MEMORY AND TOPI>II, INT, RPT, ROM BUTTONS
a) During radio mode:
Go to any
preset station by pressing one of the 6 preset station buttons (1-6).
If one of these buttons is pressed for more than 2 seconds, the station currently
being listened to will be memorized
into the selected preset button.
b) During disc, SD/MMC or USB mode:
1) Press the TOPI
>11 button briefly to interrupt the playback of the disc, SD/MMC
or USB. Press again to resume normal playback of the disc, SD/MMC or USB.
Press the TOP/>II button and hold
for approximately 0.5 seconds to playthe
first track of the disc, SD/MMC or USB.
2) Press the INTbutton to sample the first 10 seconds part of each track, and the
INT ON will be visible on the LCD display.
In the process
of INT, presslNT button again to stop sampling and to continue
playing the
current track, and the LCD will display INT OFF.
3) Press
the RPT button once to play the currenttrack repeatedly, and the RPT
ONE will be visible on the LCD display.
During
MP3/WMAdisc, SD/MMC or USB mode, press the RPT button twice
continuously to play the
current folder repeatedly, and the RPTABM will be
visible on the LCD display.
In the process
of RPT, press RPT button again to stop playing repeatedly
mode and the LCD will
display RPT OFF.
4) Press the RDM button to play all tracks on
disc in random order, and the RDM
ON will be visible on the LCD display.
In the process
of RDM, press RDM button again to stop playing in random
order and the LCD will display RDM OFF.
c) During the normal playback
of MP3/WMAdisc, SD, MMC,USB:
Press the radio
preset button 6 and 5 to move up and down10 tracks at a time.
13. ST/MO BUTTON
In
FM mode, press the ST briefly to select stereo or mono sound mode.
14. LOUDNESS BUTTON
When press shortly, the LOUD mode is turned on, its
to enhance the bass sound
effect when the volume level is low. Press again to cancel the loudness effect.
15.
LOCIDX BUTTON
Radio station search mode is divided by this LOC/DX switch, this button can
be used to control an
attenuator in the tuner during search.
In radio mode, press the LOC button to change local reception
or distance
reception. Local mode improves reception in some areas where the signal
is too strong.
Note: This button is
only for FM reception. In AM mode, LOC is void.
16.
CLOCK BUTTON
Press the CLK button brieflyto display time
for 5 seconds on the display, and
then returns to its previous display unless the button is pressed again.
Then press the CLK button and hold
for more than 1second until the real time
flashes on the display. Then you can
adjust HOUR or MINUTE by rotating the
VOL knob.
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17. SCAN BUTTON
Press the SCN button to scan the radio frequency.
If a valid Signal has detected,
the current
frequency will be hold and blinking for 5 seconds, then press SCN
again to stop scan and remain the current frequency; otherwise, the radio will
go on to scan the
other radio frequency 5 seconds later.
18.
AUX INPUT JACK
Press the mode button to select auxiliary input playing mode. Then you can
connect any matched external audio device to this socket. Use the volume
knob
to adjust volume.
19.
EJECT KEY
In the power on state, the loaded disc can be ejected by pressing the EJ key.
20. CD
SLOT
21. USB SOCKET
When needing to play the file in the USB stick, turn over the plastic cover cap
then insert the USB stick into
the USB socket. The system will change into the
USB mode automatically, and then play the
first file in the USB.
When no needing to do USB operation, please coverthe
plastic covercap.
22. SD/MMC
CARD SLOT
When you need to play the file in the SD/MMC card, insert the SD/MMC card
into the card slot. The system will change into the mode automatically,
and then play the
first file in the SD/MMC.
23.
FLASHING LED
When the front control panel is removed this indicator flashes.
24. RESET BUTTON
Before operating the unit
for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or
changing the connections. You must reset the unit.
Press this button with a cuspidal object. This operation will erase the
clock
setting and some stored contents.
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OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
1. Power On/Off
2. Mute Button
3. Loudness Button
4.
level/MENU UP Button
5. SEL/MENU Button
6. level/MENU Down Button
7. MOIST Button
8. A.P Button
9. Band Button
10. Mode Button
11. Tune/Seek UpAnd Track Skip Up/FF Button
12. Tune/Seek DownAnd Track Skip Down/REW Button
13. SCAN BUTTON
14. Clock Display/Setting Button
15. LOC/DX Button
16. CD TrackTOP/>IIIRadio Preset 1
17. CD Track INT/Radio Preset 2
18. CD Track RPTJRadio Preset 3
19. CD Track ROM/Radio Preset4
20. Radio Preset 5
21. Radio Preset6
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MAINTENANCE OF REMOTE CONTROL
An insulation tag was installed in your remote by the manufacturer to prevent the
battery from draining. Removing the tag from the remote before using.
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BATTERY INFORMATION:
lithium Battery: CR2025 3V
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months.
1 Replacing the Battery from the Remote Controller:
1) Remove the battery holder by pressing the locking tab with your thumb
and pulling it out.
J 2) Replace the battery with the same type and the
"+" side facing up.
3) Gently push in the holder unlli securely locked into place.
AWARNING:
• Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
• Battery leakage may cause damage to the unit.
•
To avoid the risk of accident, keep batteries out of reach of children,
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WIRES CONNECTION
RCA LINE OUT RCA LINE OUT
RED r-1 FRONT RtGHT SPEAKE~~ ;~~;-II HAR RtGHT SPEAKER JACK
RED
WHITE c:::! KvA LIne vu , RCALINE OUT
TE c::::J II " WHITE
veLlowt::l=~:ES:~E~t~CKII REAR LEFT SP~~_~~C:~~ ____ _
ANTENNA JACK
ISO SOCKET
CONNECTOR A
1.
2.
3.
4. Memory +12V
5. AutoAntenna Output
6.
7. 12V (To Ignition Key)
8. GROUND
ISO SOCKETSKETCH
CONNECTORB
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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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION METHOD
This is an anti-theft installation method.
The main unit wears a METAL MOUNTING SLEEVE.
Please connect the wiring, eg, the Power Supply, the Speakers and the Antenna
according to the requirements
of this Instruction Manual, then install the metal
mounting sleeve into the car as per the diagram illustrated below.
DASHBOARD
METAL MOUNTING SLEEVE
To remove the unit out of the metal
Insert the two supplied KEYS into the
slots of the chassis at the same time. Then
out of the metal mounting sleeve as
illustration.
Bend the tabs on the metal mounting
sleeve against the DASHBOARD with
a screwdriver,
PLASTIC TRIM RING
NOTE
mounting the player.
EJECT KEY
Remove the two screws that
fix the
CD deck mechanism player
during transportation before
RESET BUTTON
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CARE FOR USING CD'S:
About CD-R/CD-R/W discs:
In addition to commercially-recorded audio CD's, this unit can play CD-R and
CD-R/W discs. In come cases, particularly when recorded on older CD burners,
some CD-R and CD-R/W discs may not play. Also, whenever you are recording
a CD for playback in this receiver, it is recommended that you record at 24x or
slower speed for CD-R and 4x or slower for CD-R/W to achieve higher signal
quality and better playback performance.
1. To keep the disc clean:
Do not attach any sticker oradhesive tape on the disc.
Handle the disc by its edge to keep the disc clean and do not touch the surface.
Before playing a disc, wipe it offwith a clean, dust-free cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc outwards from the disc center.
2. When one has already been inserted. Doing so may damage the unit.· Insert a disc
with labeled surface
up, or it will damage the unit.
3. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or nearby heat sources such as heating
vents, caliduct which can cause the disc to warp.
Do not leave disc
in a car if it is parked in direct sunlight as that will lead to a
considerable rise
in the temperature inside the car.
4. Do not use any secondhand or rented disc, usually, there is glue on the surface of
those discs, it will stop the unit working and damage it.
5. Always store the disc in its case for protection. Scratched up discs will produce poor
sound performance and cause
CD player to skip.
6. In raining day or wet area, the moisture may form on the disc or the optical parts,
the playback may not
be possible. If moisture forms on the disc, wipe it off with a
soft cloth.
Ifmoisture forms
on the optical parts of the unit, allow the unit to sit for about one
hour with power
on.
7. Do not use solvents such as benzine or thinners. Commercially available cleaners
or anti-static spray will damage the unit.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before using the check list please make all the connections first.
Ifyou still have questions after going through the checklist, please consult
your local customer service representative.
Common Symptoms
Cause
Solution
There is
no power. The car ignition is switched off. If the power supply is properly connected to
the car accessory, switch the ignition key to
"
ON" or "ACC ".
The fuse has blown. Replace anotherfuse according to the wiring
diagram.
The CDs cannot
be loaded. Presence
of CD disc inside the playe Remove the disc in the player then put a new
upward
The CDs are loaded
only halfWay into
the CD tray.
The device does
not work correctly
(EJECT, LOAD,
PLAY)
The transport screws have not been
removed.
Inserting the disc in upside down
----------------
The surface
of CD is extremely dirty
or it is damaged.
..........
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Temperature inside the car is too
high.
Remove the transport screws before using.
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Insert the compact disc with the label facing
upward
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Clean the CD or try another CD, if this works
correctly, the first CD is properly damaged.
Cool off until the ambienttemperature returns
to normal
There is no sound. The volume control is set too low. Turn up the volume properly.
The device has not been correctly
connected.
--------_ ..
i.The built-in microcomputer is not
operating properly due to noise
2.Front panel is not properly fix into
its place
--------_ ...
The installation angle is more than
30 degrees
Check the power and earth connection
according to the wiring diagram.
The operation keys
do not work
The sound
of the
CD player skips
1. Switch the device off and on again. Or press
the RESET button to resume the program.
2. Reinstall the front panel
Adjust the installation angle to less than 30
degrees
The surface
of the road is uneven. Wait until the road becomes smoother before
playing the CD.
The surface
of CD is extremely dirty
or it is damaged. Clean the CD or try another CD,
if this works
correctly. the first CD is properly damaged.
No radio reception. The antenna cable is not connected. Insert the antenna cable firmly into the
antenna socket
olthe device.
In automatic search
mode the radio does
not stop at a trans-
mitting station.
The transmission signals are too
weak. Tune in to a radio station manually.
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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Supply Voltage
Current Consumption
Power Output
Number of channels
Unit Dimensions
FM SECTION
Frequency range
Effective sensitivity
I.F Frequency
AM SECTION
Frequency range
Effective sensitivity
I.F Frequency
RCA LINE OUT
Output
CD PLAYER
System
Suitable CDs
Frequency characteristics
SIN Ratio to CD
DC 12
V. Negative Ground
Max.7.SA
4 X 60watts high power
2 STEREO channels.
178[W] X 16S[D] X
SO[H] mm.
87.SMHz -107.9MHz
3uV.
10.7MHz.
S30KHz -1710KHz
40dB.
4S0KHz
1000mV @ CD MAX.
MP3 Audio System.
MP3, WMA, CD, CD-R, CD-RW Disc
20Hz-100Hz ~ SdB
10KHz-20KHz
~ SdB.
SOdB [1KHz]
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