Sound Storm SCD-150 User manual

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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 up 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, like an emergency stop.
• If installation angle 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.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation the unit
1. Dashboard
2. Mounting Bracket
After inserting the bracket into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tabs
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
outwards to secure the holder in place.
3. Screw
30˚
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3
2
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3
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3
4
5
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2
5
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1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5 x 25mm)
5. Screw
6. Strap
Be sure to use the strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. The strap can
be bent by hand to the desired angle.
7. Plain washer
Removing the unit
1. Frame
2. Insert fingers into the groove in the front
of frame and pull out to remove the
frame. (When re-attaching the frame,
point the side with a groove downwards
and attach it.)
3. Lever
Insert the levers supplied with the unit
into the grooves at both sides of the unit
as shown in figure until they click.
Pulling the levers makes it possible to
remove the unit from the dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio
mounting bracket.
1. Select a position where the screw holes
of the bracket and the screw holes of
the main unit become aligned (are fitted),
and tighten the screws at 2 places on
each side.
Use either truss screws (5 x 5mm) or
flush surface screws (4 x 5mm),
depending on the shape of the screw
holes in the bracket.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
Note: The mounting bracket, outer trim
ring, and backstrap are not used for
method B installation.

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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE FRONT PANEL
1. Press the release button and pull-off the front panel.
When it is detached keep the front panel in the protective carrying case.
2. To install the front panel, insert the left side of the panel into the unit and gently
press the right side until it “clicks”into place. Make sure the front panel is seated
properly or the unit may not function normally.
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL
Front Panel
Release Button

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WIRING CONNECTION
Note:
1. For 2-speakers system, green, violet, white/black and grey/black wire leads are
unconnected and isolated.
2. For 2-speakers system, keep the fader indicator at center position to maintain the
existing volume level.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
Lch
SPK.
WHITE
GREEN/BLACK
GREY
GREY/BLACK
VIOLET
VIOLET/BLACK
4-SPEAKERS SYSTEM 4-SPEAKERS SYSTEM
FRONT
Lch SPK.
REAR
Lch SPK.
FRONT
Rch SPK.
REAR
Rch SPK.
2-SPEAKERS SYSTEM 2-SPEAKERS SYSTEM
Rch
SPK.
GREY
VIOLET/BLACK
MAIN UNIT
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
(GREY)
REAR RCA CABLE
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
(BROWN)
FRONT RCA CABLE
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
BLUE
POWER
ANTENNA
GROUND (B–)
MEMORY
BACK-UP
IGNITION
SWITCH (B+)
FUSE
CHOKE
BOX
CD CHANGER
CONNECTOR
SOCKET

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LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
GENERAL OPERATION
• ON/OFF
Press POWER button (1) to turn on the unit. Press it again to turn it off.
• FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press REL button (2) to detach the removable faceplate.
• LOUDNESS
Press LOU/RND button (8) shortly to increase bass output.
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•SET THE CLOCK
Press DSP button (9) to change the display to clock display. Press it again to return
to previous display. In clock display, press and hold the DSP button (9) for several
seconds until the clock display flashes. Press VOL DN (5) to change minutes or
VOL UP (4) to change hours.
•SELECT AUDIO MODE
Press PUSH SELECT button (3) to change audio mode through volume, bass,
treble, balance, and fader modes. Use VOL UP (4) and VOL DN (5) buttons to
adjust the selected mode. When mode has not been adjusted for several seconds,
display returns to normal radio or CD display.
Volume
Adjust volume level by using VOL UP (4) and VOL DN (5) buttons.
Note: The unit is initially set to volume mode.
Bass
Press PUSH SELECT button (3) one time. Adjust bass level by using VOL UP (4)
and VOL DN (5) buttons.
Treble
Press PUSH SELECT button (3) two times. Adjust treble level by using VOL UP (4)
and VOL DN (5) buttons.
Balance
Press PUSH SELECT button (3) three times. Adjust sound balance between left
and right speakers by using VOL UP (4) and VOL DN (5) buttons.
Fader
Press PUSH SELECT button (3) four times. Adjust sound balance between front
and rear speakers by using VOL UP (4) and VOL DN (5) buttons.
•MUTE
Press MUTE button (7) to mute down sound. Press it again to release this mode
and recover previous volume level.
•SELECT MODE
Press MODE button (6) to choose radio or CD mode.
•LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
The LCD (19) can show the current state of the unit.
•FLASHING LED
If the front panel is not on the main unit, LED (20) will be flashing.
•RESET BUTTON FUNCTION
RESET button (21) is placed on the housing and must be activated with either a
ball point pen or thin metal object. RESET button (21) is to be activated for the
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 press RESET button (21), the unit can’t work yet, please use a cotton swab
soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the front panel.
VOL BAS TRE BAL FAD
(Volume) (Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader)

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RADIO OPERATION
•BAND
Press BND button (10) to change bands as below:
•SELECT STATION
Rotate TUNING knob (11) clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the frequency
upward or downward.
•LOCAL/DISTANT
Press the LOC/RPT button (12) to select between local setting for reception of
strong station and distant setting for reception of weak stations when tuning.
•MONO/STEREO
In FM band, press MO/INT button (13) to select mono or stereo reception for radio
stations. You can sometimes improve reception of distant stations by selecting
mono operation.
CD OPERATION
•DISC PLAY
Gently insert a compact disc with the label side facing up into the disc slot (16).
The disc is then automatically loaded into the unit and starts playing with the first track
of the disc. The digital display will indicate the track number and the time of the track.
•EJECT
Press button (15) to stop CD play and eject CD from slot. Receiver switches to
radio operation.
•PAUSE CD
During CD playing, press PLAY/PAUSE button (14) to temporarily stop playing.
Press it again to resume playback.
•SKIP TRACKS
Press TRACK UP button (17) or TRACK DN button (18) to choose the following
track or the previous track. Track numbers show on display.
•FAST FORWARD AND FAST REVERSE
Hold TRACK UP button (17) or TRACK DN button (18) for several seconds to fast
forward or fast reverse. Releasing the button to stop fast playing.
•REPEAT
During CD playing, press LOC/RPT button (12) to continuously repeat playing the
current track. Press it again to release this mode.
•INTRO: PREVIEW ALL TRACKS
During CD playing, press MO/INT button (13) to play first several seconds of each
track. Press it again to stop intro and listen to track.
•RANDOM: PLAY ALL TRACKS IN THE RANDOM ORDER
During CD playing, press and hold LOU/RND button (8) for several seconds to play
all tracks in the random order. Press it again to cancel the function.
•DISC SELECTION
During CDC mode, press DISC UP button (22) to select next disc and DISC DN
button (23) to select previous disc.
NOTE ON CD-R/CD-RW DISCS
•On this unit, in addition to an audio CD, you can play your original CD-R
or CD-RW that contain audio titles.
•However, depending on the condition of the recording equipment or the CD-R or
CD-RW itself, some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play in this unit.
•DO NOT stick paper or tape, etc, onto label side or the recording side of any CD-
R/CD-RW, as it may cause a malfunction.
FM AM

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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 165 (D) x 50 (H) mm
7”x 6.1”x 1.9”
Weight : 2 kg
4.4 lb
Tone Controls
- Bass (at 100 Hz) : + 10 dB / –10 dB
- Treble (at 10 KHz) : + 10 dB / –10 dB
Maximum Output Power : 30W x 4 (ch)
Current Comsumption : 5 Amperes
CD PLAYER
Signal to Noise Ratio : More than 60 dB
Channel Separation : More than 60 dB
Frequency Response : 20 Hz - 20 KHz
RADIO
FM
Frequency Coverage : 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF : 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB) : 3 µV
Stereo Separation : > 30 dB
AM
Frequency Coverage : 530 to 1710 KHz
IF : 450 KHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) : 32 dBu

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

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