Soundstream SDR-342 User manual

SDR-342/SDR-342T
Flip-down/Detachable 3.4” Monitor
MP3/MP4 Player
AM/FM Radio
Built-in TV tuner (only for SDR-342T model)
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 device.

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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.
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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Contents
Important Safeguards...............................................................................................................2
Contents...................................................................................................................................3
Accessories..............................................................................................................................4
Installation/Un-Installation........................................................................................................5
Wiring Connections..................................................................................................................6
Front panel...............................................................................................................................8
Inner panel...............................................................................................................................8
Remote control.........................................................................................................................9
Remove battery........................................................................................................................9
Main Menu.............................................................................................................................10
General Operation .................................................................................................................10
Radio operation......................................................................................................................13
USB/SD/MMC Operation .......................................................................................................14
TV Opeartion(only for SDR-342T model)...............................................................................15
Anti-theft system ....................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting guide ...........................................................................................................17
Specification...........................................................................................................................18

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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
RemoteControl Warrantycard ISOcable
User Manual 1x front panel protection case Trim ring
Noted:
Product image may vary from the actual delivery

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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.
(Only for SDR-342)
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 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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(Only for SDR-342T)
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 Rear Camera---Yellow 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）EQ /LOUD button
3）SEL button
4）Mode button
5）SCAN button
6）MENU button
7）Volume/OK button
8）AS/PS button
9）BAND / Media select button
10）Play/Pause, Memory button
11）Previous / Reverse button
12）Next / Forward button
13）IR sensor
14）LCD Screen
15）OPEN button
16）USB slot
17）AUX IN jack/AV IN jack(optional)
Inner panel
18）SD/MMC card slot
19）Reset button
20）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
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: MENU
2: POWER
3: UP
4: BAND/M.SEL/RDM
5: ENTER
6: LEFT/SEEK-/FAST BACKWARD
7: DOWN
8:REPEAT/INT
9: AS/PS
10: MODE
11:DIGIT NUMBER
12:PLAY/PAUSE
13:MUTE
14: AUDIO
15: SUBTITLE
16:RIGHT/SEEK+/FAST FORWARD
17:VOLUME PLUS
18:SET
19: VOLUME MINUS
20: EQ/LOUD
21: SEL
22: SCALE/ROTATE
23:GO TO

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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→USB→SD→TV→AUX IN/AV IN→SETTING→RADIO
(* available only if there is media device in SD, USB slot 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.
In Mp3 mode, when playing the music, press the OK button on the front panel, the music will
start from the beginning.
In Photo mode, when playing the photo, press the OK button on the front panel to enter the
photo setup menu.