Soundstream VCD-22B User manual

2 Din Car AM/FM Radio, CD/MP3 Player
with USB/SD Card Inputs
USER’S MANUAL
Model No.:VCD-22B
LOC

CONTENTS
Precautions..................................................................................................................1
How to Handle Discs...................................................................................................1
Precautions & Warnings..............................................................................................1
Lithium Battery Cell Warnings.....................................................................................1
Drivers and Connections.............................................................................................1
Other Warnings..........................................................................................................1
Installation....................................................................................................................2
Installation Procedures...............................................................................................2
Important...................................................................................................................2
To Install the Car Radio............................................................................................2-3
Wiring Connections....................................................................................................3
Removal of the Main Unit ............................................................................................3
Control Panel Button Locations.......................................................................................4
General Operation.........................................................................................................5
Turn Unit On/Off.........................................................................................................5
Adjust Volume (VOL)..................................................................................................5
Adjust Menu Options (SEL).........................................................................................5
Set the Clock (CLK)....................................................................................................6
Change the Source (MODE)........................................................................................6
Mute on/off................................................................................................................6
Loudness on/off.........................................................................................................6
Preset EQ(Equalizer).................................................................................................6
USB Port...................................................................................................................6
Micro SD Card Slot.....................................................................................................6
Built-in Microphone....................................................................................................6
AUX input Connector..................................................................................................6
Radio Operation............................................................................................................7
Change Bands (BAND)................................................................................................7
Manual Tuning ( / ).............................................................................................7
Auto Seek Tuning ( / )........................................................................................7
To Store/Recall Preset Stations (1 - 6)...........................................................................7
Disc/USB/Micro SD Card Operation................................................................................8
To Insert Disc/USB/Micro SD Card................................................................................8
Eject Disc/USB/Micro SD Card.....................................................................................8
Play/Pause.................................................................................................................8
Next/Previous Track....................................................................................................8
Fast Forward/Backward...............................................................................................8
Introduction Scan........................................................................................................8
Repeating the same track...........................................................................................8
Playing All Tracks in Random.......................................................................................8
Track/Folder Navigation..............................................................................................8
Remote Control...........................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................13
Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency...................................................7
Automatic Store Station / Preset Station Scan (AMS).....................................................7
Local/DX....................................................................................................................7
Stereo/Mono...............................................................................................................7
Pair and Connect.......................................................................................................10
Make a Call...............................................................................................................10
Redial Last Dialed Number.........................................................................................10
Answer a Call / Reject a Call / End a Call......................................................................10
Switch Audio Between Car audio and Moble Phone.......................................................10
Adjust Talk Volume....................................................................................................10
Audio Streaming (A2DP)............................................................................................10
Specifications.............................................................................................................12
Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format...........................................................9
Auxiliary Input operation................................................................................................9
Bluetooth Operation.....................................................................................................10

How to Handle Discs
Lithium Battery Cell Warnings
Drives and connections
Others Warnings
• 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.
• 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.
Never place any foreign objects into the openings of the car radio (disc compartment, USB
jack, card slot, AUX IN connection). Otherwise you might damage the slots and connections.
Do not switch on the car radio for long periods of time when the motor is switched off.
This could cause the car battery to discharge and the vehicle can no longer be started.
Precautions & Warnings
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and interfer-ence, do not attempt to repair this
unit yourself. Refer all service to a qualified technician.
• Some MP3/WMA files may not be playable.
• Keep the volume at a reasonable level to avoid distracted driving. High volume levels
may make it difficult to concentrate on traffic 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.
PRECAUTIONS
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INSTALLATION
Installation Procedures
Installation Opening
To Install the Car Radio
First complete the electrical connections and then check for correctness.
This unit can be installed in any dashboard Having
an opening as shown the right figure.
Be sure you test all connections first, and then follow these steps to install this 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. 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
figure to separate the chassis from the housing.
5. Insert mounting sleeve into the dashboard and bend the mounting tabs out with a screw-
driver. Make sure that the lock lever is flush 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.
Important:
Remove the transport CD deck screws before use.
2
Bracket key
Plastic outer trim ring
Bracket key
182 mm
103 mm

INSTALLATION(CONT.)
INSTALLATION
DIAGRAM
- 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 DIAGRAM
CAUTION
+12V DC
NEGATIVE
GROUND
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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.
Wiring Connections
10A
10A

CONTROL PANEL BUTTON LOCATIONS
1. (power)/MODE (source) button
2. SEL (select/menu) button and VOL (volume) knob
3. BAND(band) button
5. (pause/play), Preset station1 button
6. INT (intro) 2 button
7. RPT (repeat) 3 button
8. RDM (random) 4 button
9. -10(previous 10 tracks) 5 button
10. +10(next 10 tracks) 6 button
11. CLK (clock setting) button, (end call) button
12. (tune down, seek down,track down, fast reverse) button
13. (tune up, seek up, track up, fast forward)button
14. MUTE button
15.
, (anser call) button
4. AMS (automatic store / preset station scan, automatic music search) button
, Preset station
, Preset station
, Preset station
, Preset station
, Preset station
(eject) button
16. Disc slot
17. IR remote control sensor
18. LCD Display
19. EQ(Equalizer Preset) Button
20. USB port
21. Micro SD Card Slot
22. MIC hole(built-in Microphone)
23. AUX IN (auxiliary input) jack
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VCD-22B
CD/USB/SD/MP3 PLAYER
300W 4CH

GENERAL OPERATION
Turn Unit On/Off
Adjust Volume (VOL)
VOL VOL+ VOL-
Adjust Menu Options (SEL)
Rotate the knob on the front panel or press the / button on the remote
control to increase or decrease the volume level.
• Press repeatedly to cycle
through the following adjustable audio functions: BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, EQ
OFF/FLAT/POP/ROCK/CLASS, LOUD ON/OFF,
, DX/LOC,
STEREO/MONO, VOL LAS / ADJ, AREA EU/US, CLOCK 12/24, BEEP ON/OFF, VOLUME.
Rotate
• Press and hold the
• Press any button on the front panel or on the remote control to turn on the unit.
• Press and hold the power ( ) button on the front panel or on the remote control to turn the
unit on or off.
the button on the front panel or on the remote control
CLR(Color) FADE/ CLR BLUE / CLR RED /
CLR CYAN / CLR GREEN / CLR PURPLE / CLR YELLOW / CLR GRAY / CLR AUTO
• the knob on the front panel or press the / button on the remote
control to adjust the selected item.
- BASS/TREBLE:-07,-06, ~, -01,00,+01,~, +06,+07
- BALANCE:L07,L06,~, L01, 00, R01,~,R06,R07
- FADER:R07,R06~,R01,00,F01,~,F06,F07
- EQ(Equalizer) Setting:OFF, FLAT, POP, ROCK, CLASS
- Loudness: LOUD ON/OFF
- 7 color-changing illumination:
This car radio device is equipped 7 color-changing illumination feature.
You can preset the illumination to color fade(gradual change color one by one),
Blue, Red, Cyan, Green, Purple, Yellow, Gray or color Auto(color sudden change
one by one ).
- DX/LOCAL: Enables or disables the local broadcast mode (LOCAL).
- Stereo/Mono: Switches between MONO and STEREO reception mode for radio
frequencies.
- Volume level:00,01,~,40
button on the front panel or on the remote control to access these
additional functions:VOL(LAS/ADJ), AREA EU/US, CLOCK 24/12,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 off.
- VOL ADJ: In this mode, the unit power on at the actual volume that you preseted a
constant switch-on volume level.
Press the 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 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 frequecny setting in about 3 seconds.
- CLOCK 24/12:
This unit is equipped with two types of clock display formats, 24 and 12 hours.
Rotate the volume knob to choose 24 hours format or 12 hours format.
- BEEP ON/OFF:Enables or disables the “BEEP” signal to confirm use.
• Rotate the knob on the front panel or press the / button on the remote
control to adjust the selected item.
SEL
VOL VOL+ VOL-
SEL
SEL
VOL
VOL VOL+ VOL-
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Set the Clock (CLK)
CLK
CLK
CLK
Change the Source (MODE)
MODE
Loudness on/off
LOUD
Preset EQ (Equalizer)
EQ
Built-in Microphone
Aux input connector
1. To display clock time, press the button.
2. To set clock time, press and hold the button and the hour will flash.
3. Press the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust the hour.
4. Press the button and the minutes will flash.
5. Press the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust the minute.
6. Note: During Bluetooth mode, the clock can not be adjusted.
Press the button to switch between RADIO, BT(Bluetooth), DISC(with a CD/MP3 disc
inside the disc slot), USB(with USB device inserted), CARD(with SD card inserted) and
AUX-IN(auxiliary input) modes.
The muted state
will be also released when the volume knob is used.
Press the button on the remote control to turn on the loudness to reinforce the output
of bass frequencies, press again to turn it off.
Press the button on the front panel or on the remote control to toggle between EQ OFF,
FLAT, POP, ROCK, CLASS.
To receive your voice when you calling by using this bluetooth handsfree system.
The 3.5mm auxiliary input stereo connection is designed for deiveces with 3.5mm line-out or
headphone output.
Mute on/off
MUTEIn power on mode, briefly press the button to toggle mute on or off.
The USB port of this car radio is designed for media playback from flash memory devices.
Note: This USB port is not designed to charge high-power devices.
This micro SD card slot is designed for media playback from micro SD card.
USB port
Micro SD card slot
GENERAL OPERATION (CONT.)
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RADIO OPERATION
Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency
VOL
Change Bands (BAND)
BAND
Manual Tuning ( / )
Auto Seek Tuning ( / )
STEREO/MONO
In radio mode, press the button to enter the 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.
Press the button to switch between the FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 bands.
Each band stores up to six preset stations.
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.
In standby mode or while not in manual tuning mode, quickly press the or button to
move to the next/previous available station automatically.
or .
FM station is received in stereo mode. However, if the signal weak or reception is not as
good as you would like, switching to MONO mode usually improves the overall sound quality.
To Store / Recall Preset Stations
To memorize a station:
- To recall a preset station:
Automatic Store station/ Preset station scan (AMS)
AMS
AMS
LOCAL/DX
LOC
ST
The radio can be stored 6 preset stations for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2) for a
total of 30 preset stations.
- Turn the radio on and select the desired band and station.
- Select a station by 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.
- Select the desired band.
- Briefly press a preset button (numbered 1-6) to recall the corresponding preset station.
Press and hold the 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.
Briefly press the button on the remote control to recall each preset station that saved in
the memories in each band.
Press the button on the remote control to choose local or distant reception mode.
is
Press the button on the remote control to choose FM STEREO or MONO audio effect.
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.
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DISC / USB / MICRO SD CARD OPERATION
To insert DISC / USB / SD CARD
• To play files on a disc, insert a disc with the label surface facing upward into the disc slot.
Playback will begin automatically.
• To play files in a USB device or an SD card, open the USB port cover and insert the USB
storage device into the USB port or an micro SD card into the micro SD card slot.
Playback will begin automatically.
Label surface up
Eject Disc/USB/Micro SD
Play/Pause
Next/Previous Track
Fast Forward/Backward
Introduction Scan
INT
Repeating the same track
RPT
Playing all tracks in random
RDM
Track/Folder Navigation
5/-10
6/+10
5/-10
6/+10
• 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.
• To eject an Micro SD card, press the button to stop playback, then press the micro SD
card, to eject the SD card then remove the SD card from the micro SD card slot.
Press the (play/pause) button to pause or resume playback.
• To play the next track, press the button.
• To play the previous track, press the button.
• To fast forward, press and hold the button.
• To fast backward, press and hold the button.
Press the button to play the first 10 seconds of each track, press again to stop the
introduction scan, and play the current track.
Press the button to repeat the current track, press again to stop repeat plaback and
resume normal playback.
Press the button to play all tracks in random order, press again to cancel this function.
• During a disc, USB or micro SD card mode, press the button to go backward 10 tracks.
Press the button to jump forward 10 tracks.
• During a MP3 disc, USB or SD card mode, press and hold the button to go back the
previous folder. Press and hold the 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 or SD card has no folders.

Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format
Press the button repeatedly to select one of the following 3 search modes:
NUM SCH (Searching by track or file serial number)
DIR SCH (Searching by folder serial number)
FILE SCH (Searching by track or file name)
a) In playback of files with MP3 format, press the button once to access the track or file
number searching mode which allow you to quickly find a specific MP3 track or file by its serial
number, and the “NUM SCH” and “NUM ***” sequence, and
the first symbol “*” will blink
Rotate the knob to select the serial number of your favorite file with high speed.
c) Finally press the button to confirm and play the selected file.
the “DIR SCH”
b Rotate the VOL knob
Rotate the VOL knob
space”
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 button to
switch to the AUX input mode.
AMS
Searching by track or file serial number:
AMS
VOL
SEL
Searching by track or file name:
MODE
+
*------
will appear on the LCD display in
.
b)
The folder search mode allows you to quickly find an MP3 track or file under a specific group
folder.
a) In playback of files with MP3 format, press the button twice, will be
shown on the LCD display.
) to select a desired folder.If there are no root Folder in the MP3 disc,
USB or SD card, the LCD will display “ROOT”)
c) Press the button to play the first track or file of the selected folder.
This track or file name search function requires only the first few character as search keyword,
it will allow you to quickly find an MP3 title by its name.
a) Press the button three times, the “FILE SCH” and “ ” will be shown on the LCD
display in sequence, and the first character “*” will blink.
b) to change the first character (*). The character will be changed from
“A” to “Z”, “0” to “9” and “_”, “-”, “, ”,“ . Press the button to confirm the character
entered and the next character will blink for setting. Press the button to delete the
incorrect character.
c) When mached files was found, press the button to start play the searched file.
If the file was not found, “NO FOUND” message will be visible on the display.
Searching by folder serial number:
AMS
SEL
AMS
SEL
AMS
SEL
DISC / USB / MICRO CARD OPERATION (CONT.)
AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION
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BLUETOOTH OPERATION
Pair and Connect
Make a Call
DEL
Redial Last Dialed Number
Answer a Call
Reject a Call
End a Call
Switch Audio Between Car Audio and mobile Phone
VOL
Adjust Talk Volume
VOL
MUTE
Audio Streaming (A2DP)
MODE
Prior to using the Bluetooth device as a handsfree system for a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone for the first 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 the car audio system, the “SOUNDSTREAM” name will be displayed.
3. Choose the “SOUNDSTREAM” from the device list to pair and connect with the car audio
system. Upon confirming, the BT logo will stop flashing.
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.
• To make a call, dial the call directly from the paired mobile phone.
• To make a call with this bluetooth handsfree system:
a) When linking up the Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to this bluetooth handsfree 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.
b) If a number has been incorrectly inputted, press the button or button to delete it.
c) Press the button to make outgoing call.
Press and hold the button on the control panel to redial the last dialed phone number.
• 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.
To reject the call, press the button on the control panel.
To end an active call, press the button.
During a call, press the knob/button to switch the audio source from the car audio system
back to your mobile phone.
• During a call, use knob or button to adjust the volume level.
• Use the button to mute sound.
1. Press the / button to enter BT mode and display media in the LCD display.
2. When a mobile device is paired, music played through that device will automatically 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.
VOL+ VOL-/

LOC
LOC
REMOTE CONTROL
Remove Insulating Sheet
Replace Lithium Battery Cell
Remote Control Operation
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.
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.
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.
Button Names and Locations
1. (Power on/off) button
2.
3.
4.
5.
8.
9.
10.
11.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20
VOL+/VOL-(volume increase/decrease) button
Band button, (anser call) button
Tune down, seek down; Track down, fast reverse
SEL(selection) button
6. button:tune up, seek up; Track up, fast forward
7. Mute button, DEL(Delete) button
CLK(clock setting) button, (end call) button
INT(intro) 2 button,keypad 2
RPT(repeat) 3 button, keypad 3
12. RDM (random) 4 button, keypad 4
13. -10(previous 10 tracks) 5 button, keypad 5
14. +10(next 10 tracks) 6 button, keypad 6
15. ST (stereo) button, keypad 7
LOUD(loudness) button, keypad 8
AMS (automatic music search) button, keypad 9
MODE button, keypad
EQ(Equalizer) button, keypad 0
. LOC (local)/DX button, keypad #
Note: When using the remote control for the first time, you
must pull out the portective plastic tab from the battery compartment
found on the back of the remote control.
button, preset station 1 button, keypad 1
button, preset station
button, preset station
, preset station
, preset station
, preset station
11
2
10
4
12
15
9
18
19
20
13
8
14
6
7
5
17
16
11
13
3
4
1
2

SPECIFICATIONS
General
Radio
Chassis Dimensions.............................................................178(W) x 160(D) x 100(H) mm
Power Supply Requirement ..................................................................................DC 12V
Current Consumption ......................................................................................10A (max.)
Maximum Power Output ..................................................................................25W x 4CH
USA/ Europe Frequency Range..........................................87.5 - 107.9 MHz (200KHz/Step)
87.5 - 108.0 MHz(50KHz/Step)
Usable Sensitivity .................................................................................................30 dBu
I.F. Frequency ...................................................................................................10.7 MHz
FM
BT
AM
CD/USB/Card
USA/ Europe Frequency Range...............................................530 - 1710KHz (10KHz/Step)
522 - 1620 KHz (9KHz/Step)
Usable Sensitivity .................................................................................................20 dBu
I.F. Frequency .....................................................................................................450 KHz
Usable Audio Formats ................................................................................CD/MP3/WMA
Pre-amp Output .........................................................................................Front and Rear
Frequency Response .................................................................................20 Hz - 20 KHz
S/N Ratio ................................................................................................................60dB
BT Profile supports ......................................................................A2DP, AVRCP,HSP, HFP
Range of frequency ................................................................................2.4GHz spectrum
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Symptom Cause Solution
No power
The car ignition switch have
not turn 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 has been blown. Replace a new one.
Presence of CD disc inside
the player.
Remove the disc from the player,
and insert a new one.
Disc can not be loaded
or ejected.
Inserting the disc in reverse
direction.
Insert the CD with the lab l facing
upward.
e
The surface of CD is extremely
dirty or has been scraped.
Clean the disc or try to replace
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 or so,
and then try again.
No sound Volume is in minimum.Adjust volume to a desired level.
The wiring is not properly
connected.
Check wiring connection.
Sound skips
The installation angle is
more than 30 .
0
Adjust the installation angle
less than 300
.
The surface of CD is extremely
dirty or has been scraped.
Clean the disc or try to replace
a new one.
The operation keys
do not work
1. Car interior is too hot.
2. The front panel has not
properly installed.
1. Allow vehicle to cool before using
this player.
2. Fixed the front panel into
its place.
No radio reception. The antenna cable is not connected. Insert the antenna cable firmly into
the antenna socket of this radio.
In automatic search mode
the radio does not stop at
a transmitting station.
The transmission signals are
too weak.
Select a radio station manually.
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.