Soundstream VRCPAA-106M User manual

2 DIN 10.6" Monitor
Touch screen
MP3/MP4
USB/SD
AM/FM Radio
Support Apple CarPlay
Support Android Auto
Support Bluetooth
VRCPAA-106M
AV Center
2-DIN Head Unit
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1. Appearance
2. Accessories and Installation
3. Wiring Connection
4. Front panel Description
5. Remote Control
6. Main Menu
7. Settings
8. Apple CarPlay & Android auto
9. Radio
10. USB
11. BT Audio
12. BT Phone
13. Specification
14. AV IN
15. Camera
FCC Notes
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Main Menu
Apple Carplay Menu
Android Auto Menu
Appearance Accessories & Installation
(2) Screw 8
(1) Mounting bracket
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Package contains the following accessories for
installation and operation of the unit.
(3) Remote 1
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EJECT EQ
DISC BT USB
CP/AA
SXM Radio
(4) Trim Ring 1
(5) User Manual 1
(6) Warranty Card 1
(8) Harness cable 1
(7) ISO Cable 2
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1. Appearance 2. Accessories & Installation
(9) USB cable 1
2 DIN 10. 6" Moni tor
Touch s creen
DVD/C D/MP3/ MP4/
USB/S D
AM/FM R adio
Suppo rt Appl e CarPl ay
Suppo rt Andr oid Aut o
Suppo rt Blue tooth
VRCP AA-10 6F
AV Cen ter
2-DI N DVD He ad Unit

Note:
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
and disconnect the cable from the
vehicle batteryʼs negative (-)
terminal.
You never want electricity running
when you install this 2-DIN car
receiver.
2. Before installation, disconnect the
wire harness and the antenna.
3. Attach the brackets on the both
sides of the car receiver with
screws as shown as the installation
drawing. Please buy from your
dealer according to the drilling of
holes size.
4. Consult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of
holes or other modification of the
vehicle.
5. Install the car receiver in the dashboard.
6. Connect the wire harness & antenna
to the car receiver being carefully not
to pinch any wires or cables.
7. Install the plastic outer trim ring onto
the car receiver.
8. Reconnect the battery and run through
all of the options on this car receiver to
ensure that everything is working
correctly.
9. Particulars will vary widely depending
upon the kind of your car and the car
you intend to install it in. Please
choose the correct installation method
according to the actual situation of
your car. Always contact the car dealer
or manufacturer if you have any
questions.
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2. Accessories & Installation
Dashboard
Installation
Trim Ring
Faceplate
Bracket
1.Put the 2 brackets to the left and right
side of the headunit.
2.Use screws to fix the brackets to the
unit.
3.Install the body chassis into the
dashboard via the 2 brackets.
4.Install the trim ring to the body
chassis.
5.Install the faceplate.
Note: Please note this faceplate is not
designed for detachable.
Disconnect / Connect the screen
connector ONLY for installation in
the vehicle.
Faceplate Adjustable Position
1.Vertical
2. Tilt

C o n n e c t t h e s p e a ke r s a c c o rd i n g t h e
following diagram, incorrect connections
will damage the unit or your loudspeakers
Speaker Connection
White
Green
Grey
Purple
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3. Wiring
Note: To watch video the parking wire
should be connected to brake signal.
Parking wire
Note: The parking wire is connected with
brake signal; for safety, the programs can
be seen on the monitor after braking the
car..
Connecting the reversing line to taillight on
the car
After connecting, when you start up the
reverse gear, the unit will receive the
picture from car rear view camera.
2A
Parking brake lead
Brown wire
Brake light
12V
battery
Car frame
+
-
12V
Car frame
Battery
Reverse driving light
Car frame
Pink wire
Rear view video camera lead
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Gearbox
3. Swivel
Un-Installation
Faceplate
Panel Lock System
1.Pull and release the panel lock
system.
2.Pull out the faceplate.
Note: Please note this faceplate is not
designed for detachable.
Disconnect / Connect the screen
connector ONLY for installation in
the vehicle.

MIC
Video Input
Red
White
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
white
Green Subwoofer Out
Red
White
Brown Front camera input
Line Out (FL)
Line Out (RL)
Line Out (FR)
Line Out (RR)
Audio In (R)
Audio In (L)
Video Output2
Back camera input
Extraposition MIC jack
Video Output1
Red
Yellow
Radio antenna
ISO A ISO B
ISO A
8 Pin
connector
Portion Colour Connection
ISO B
Yellow
Orange
Blue
Black
Red
Purple
Purple / Black
Grey
Grey / Black
White
White / Black
Green
Green / Black
Blue / White
Brown
Pink
Pink / Black
Black
Green
Grey
Battery B+
ILL B+
Antenna
Ground
ACC B+
Rear right speaker(+)
Rear right speaker(-)
Front right speaker(+)
Front right speaker(-)
Front left speaker(+)
Front left speaker(-)
Rear left speaker(+)
Rear left speaker(-)
Amplifier control(B+)
Brake detect (Ground)
Back car control(Back camera B+)
Front camera(B+)
Ground
Steering Wheel 2
Steering Wheel 1
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3. Wiring
A3
A5
A6
A7
A8
B2
B1
B4
B3
B6
B5
B8
B7
C
C1
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

MODE
VRCPAA-106F
4.Front panel Description
Front panel
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Front panel
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USB Slot
Base:
10.6 inch TFT LCD
Build in Microphone.
Mic
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Bluetooth button
Touch to access to Bluetooth
menu.
4MENU button
Touch to back to Main menu.
5MODE button
Touch to select desired mode.
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Rotary Control
On/Off button
Short press to switch On the
source unit.
Long press to switch Off the
source unit.
In operation, short press to Mute
the sound system, press again
to Un-Mute.
In operation, rotate to adjust the
sound output level.
7Siri button
When Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto available, hold Siri button
to start the voice control function.
8button
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[Disc/USB/SD Music] Press repeatedly to
shift track previous or next for playback.
Press and hold to active various fast rewind
or fast forward speeds for playback.
[Bluetooth Music] Press repeatedly to
shift track previous or next for playback.
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Insert an extrenal device to this port
in order to have sound output of
that external device through the unit.
AUX in jack
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Insert micro SD for playback.
Micro SD slot
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Support fast charge USB port.
Fast charging USB port
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Press to default factory settings.
Reset button
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Connect USB for digital playback.
Connect your iPhone for Apple
CarPlay.
Connect your Android Phone for
Android Auto.
USB port
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IR Sensor of Remote
IR remote control signal receiving
window.
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Press and hold to seek downward or
upward.
[Radio] Press to select previous/
next preset radio station for
broadcasting.

5.REMOTE CONTROL
1.
Press and hold to power it on or off.
Short press this button mute the
volume output when unit turn on.
Long press is Power OFF function
when unit turn on.
Press it to increase or decrease the
volume level.
Note: 1. SXM just for include SiriusXM
function models.
2. * # these functions
for Bluetooth.
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EJECT EQ
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DISC BT USB
CP/AA
SXM Radio
2. [Bluetooth ]: Press it to make a call
after inputted a phone number or
answer an incoming call.
3. [Bluetooth ]: Press it to reject a coming
call or hangup while calling
4. Press it to switch to CarPlay or Android
Auto mode; Head Unit will show string
"invalid operation" when CP/AA is not
pluged in Head Unit.
CP/AA
5. Press it to switch to SXM mode.
SXM
6. Press it to switch to RADIO mode.
Radio
7. Press it to switch to DVD mode.
DISC
8. Press it to switch to Bluetooth mode.
BT
9. Press it to switch to USB mode.
USB
10.
VOL+/-
Press it to eject the disc.
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EJECT
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[DVD/USB/SD]: short press it to
switch play or pause.
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EQ Press it to Equalizer functions .
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0-9 [Radio ]: Select 1-6 desired preset
station.
[DVD/SUB/SD ]:Input 0-9 for
selecting track number.
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[BT Phone ]:Input 0-9/*/# for
desired phone number.
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Remark: VRCPAA-106M have not Disc function.
Press it to confirm selection.
It is UP /Down/Left/Right Arrow, use
this button to select the menu item,
the title track or to show next frame.
[DVD/USB/SD]: short press it to
skip to the next track or previous
functions.
Long press to activate fast forward
or fast review in a track .
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ENTER
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[Bluetooth Music]: short press it to
skip to the next track or previous
functions.
[Radio] Press to seek upward/
downward.
[Radio] Press to select next/
previous preset radio station for
broadcasting.

6.MAIN MENU
VRCPAA-106M is a 2-DIN car audio with
following functions:
Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto,
Radio, Bluetooth, USB, SD.
The Mode icon in gray means the corre-
sponding function is not ready or proper
device have not been connected.
Touch the corresponding Mode icon to
enter playing mode.
Turn off TFT display.
TFT enter black mode touch any
zone return to TFT on.
7.Settings
Touch the icon to enter the Setup menu.
The Setup menu is included System Settings,
Display Settings, Audio & EQ Settings, Bluetooth
Settings and Rear Camera Settings
System Settings
The System Settings allow the user to set up
the Language, Date & Time, Key Beep,
SWC, Factory Reset and About
Audio Settings
Below shown is the Audio Setting Menu.
EQ Settings
Balance/Fader:
Touch the “+” or “-” of Balance /Fader to tune
for the driver and passenger preference.
The value of Balance (Left15-Right 15) and
Fader ( Front 15- Rear 15).
Touch Reset to set both Balance and Fader
to 0.
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Hidden soft button bar
A hidden pop up soft button bar is located
at the bottom. Touch the icon to shown
the soft button bar. Touch the to hidden.
Pop up the soft button bar.
Hidden the pop up soft button bar.
Setup, to enter the Settings Menu.
AUX IN, to enter the AUX and A/V IN
interface
Dimming, to change Daylight or
Night (If lighting detect is OFF in
Display Setting)
Bluetooth pairing.
Front Camera, to enter the front
camera .
EQ seting, to enter the Equalizer
setting mode.
Language
Date & Time:
To setting Time display format (12H or 24H),
setting the date and time
Time Format
Settings 2:05 AM
12H
1 1 2022 1 : 06 AM
Beep Tone: On/Off
To set the touch button beep tune On or Off

7.Settings
About
Display Settings :
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Factory Reset
To reset the default factory setting.
To display the Unit Hardware and Firmware version.
Below is the Display setting menu, user can
select Lighting Detect, Daylight Dimming
Level, Night Dimming Level, Illumination
and Wallpaper.
Lighting Detect: On/Off
Daylight Dimming Level: 8 – 15
Night Dimming Level: 0 – 8
Illumination
SWC:
To set the Steering Wheel Control
Click SWC Default Switch to be "on"
status.
Click Custom SWC to SWC study
mode.
Touch Save to confirm the setting
Touch Reset to erase and reset
the setting
Reset Factory Data
Cancel OK
MCU:
SOC:
Hardware:
Update
Led Auto OFF
Led Color - +
Red
Led Auto: On/Off .
ON: The Led color will change automatically.
OFF: You press the button or
to select desired color.
Color: White / Red / Yellow /Blue / Green /
Purple / Light Green
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ON
Short time press the key of the car
radio SWC screen first and then long
time press corresponding button of
car steering wheel for learning and
setting .
Note: Press the “Reset” before you
start the setting.
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7.Settings
Audio & EQ Settings:
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Below shown is the Audio Setting Menu.
Balance/Fader:
Touch the + or – of Balance/Fade to tune for
the driver and passenger preference.
The value of Balance (Left 12 – Right 12) and
Fade (Front 12 – Rear 12)
Touch Reset to set both Balance and Fade
to zero.
Subwoofer Output: On/Off
Subwoofer Filter: 50Hz/ 80Hz/
120Hz/ 160Hz
Subwoofer Level: -10 – +10
10-Band Equalizer :
10 band of EQ tuning, slide the EQ bar to tune
each band frequency level according to user
preference.
Touch Reset to set all Band to 0.
Or user can touch "<" or "> "at the bottom to
select the following preset EQ:
off/ Soft Rock/ Pop/ Electric/ Jazz/ EQ Custom.
Bluetooth Settings :
Touch the Bluetooth Settings from the setting
menu will be shown below.
Wallpaper
User can select the preset wallpaper or select
the picture in USB driver as the wallpaper.
Touch the corresponding picture to select
the prefer background.
Touch “ + “, the head unit will search the
USB photo file for wallpaper.
Select a picture and touch OK to add the
wallpaper.
BAL
FAD
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EQ Custom Reset
LOUD: On/Off
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Connection: On/Off (Select Bluetooth
connection on or off)
Pairing : (To start the pairing)
From Bluetooth device connection

7.Settings
Rear Camera Setting:
Touch Rear View Camera in the Setting
Menu to enter rear camera setting interface
as follow:
Rear Camera View: Normal/Reverse
Parking Assist Guide: On/Off
Parking Assist Guide Adjustment
Touch ">”to enter Parking Assist Guide
Adjustment interface to show the below
screen:
Select the adjust position and Touch
/ / / to adjust.
Touch OK to confirm.
Touch Reset to resume the default
Parking Assist Line.
RESET
8.1 Apple Carplay
8.CarPlay & Android Auto
Plug the iPhone (iPhone 5 or latter models,
and IOS 7.1 or above) through the lightening
cable to the USB port of the source unit.
The iPhone will be shown the “CarPlay”.
The source unit will enter the CarPlay
interface, the APP that support the CarPlay
feature will be displayed on the source unit
as shown below. Touch the corresponding
APP can operate, touch button to go
back the CarPlay interface.
Siri
In Apple Carplay mode, user can talk to SIRI to
control the Apple CarPlay functions. Press
to start the SIRI function, or touch the
button for 2 seconds or the HOME button
of iPhone. Now you can talk to Siri for playing
music, I am going....
Note: For SIRI function in the source unit, the
Micriphone has to be connected.
In CarPlay mode, touc”Home” button or
icon to go back the main menu of source
unit.
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Device Name: shown the connected phone
or device
Clear Records: (To clear the device list
records)
OK

8.2 Android auto Operations
Android Auto enables you to use functions
of your Androd device convenient for driving.
You can easily access route guidance,
make calls, listen to music, etc. For details
about Android Auto, visit
https://www.android.com/auto
or
https://support.google.com/androidauto.,
Compatible Android devices
You can use Android Auto with Android
devices of Android version 5.0 or later.
Note: Android Auto may not be available
on all devices and is not available in all
countries or regions.
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Operations:
1. Connect an Android device via USB
terminal. To use the hands-free function,
connect the Android device via Bluetooth.
When an Android device compatible with
Android Auto is connected to USB terminal,
the device is connected iva Bluetooth
automatically, and the Bluetooth smartphon
currently conected is disconnected.
2. Unlock your Android device
3. To enter Android Auto mode, touch
Android Auto icon in the head unit screen.
You can perform the operations of the
Apps of the connected Android device.
4. In Android Auto model, touch “Home”
to the head unit main menu.
8.CarPlay & Android Auto
Radio mode
9.Radio mode
Touch the Radio mode icon to enter Radio.
Touch FM can change between
FM1=>FM2=>FM3 .
Touch AM can change between
AM1=>AM2.
Touch for Prescan search, each
scanned station will be play for 3
sec, touch again to stop.
Touch to auto scan searching.
Touch to enter EQ settings.
Touch to switch LOCAL or DX.
Short touch to Seek-, long touch
for Tune-
Short touch to Seek+, long touch
for Tune+
Preset channel, Six preset buttons store and
recall stations for each band. Touch and slide
the preset channel can switch to next band
FM1 / FM2 / FM3 or AM1 / AM2.
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Touch to enter Radio settings.

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Radio Setting
Radio Area
ON
RDS
Radio
OFF
TA
PTY
AF OFF
Radio Area: select the region, American/
Europe/Eastern Europe/ Japan/Southeast
Asia/Latin America/Asia / Australia.
RDS: Swithc ON or OFF.
TA: Swithc ON or OFF.
AF: Swithc ON or OFF.
PTY: Select PTY list.
Note: AF is only for Europe region.
Store a Station
1 . Tune radio to desired station.
2. Touch and hold the one of the preset
station for more than 3 seconds, then
the preset button will be highlighted on
the screen,and the preset station will be
stored.
10.USB
USB
Plug the USB , the USB icon will be
colorful. Touch the USB icon to enter
the USB playback mode. The source
unit default the play the Audio in the
USB device.
Press to go to the next folder.
Press to select Repeat All >
Repeat 1> Repeat folder>
Repeat Off.
Press to select Audio setting or
set the prefer EQ of each band
in custom mode.
File List browsing
Support to play picture and video. If there is
other multimedia files in the USB, touch to
browse the folder and file list of the USB driver.
Select the multimedia type
Press to search Audio, Video or
Picture files.
Press to go to the previous folder.
Short press to skip previous track,
Long press to fast reverse.
Play or pause button.
Short press to skip next track,
Long press to fast forward.
Press to switch Random is
On or Off.
Touch to browse the folder and file list
of the USB device.
Track 01
Radio
Track 02
Track 03
Track 04
Track 05
Track 06
Track 07
Return to playing previous file.
Select Audio or Music files.
Select Movie or Video files.
Select Picture files.

Bluetooth Music
Touch the BT Music icon to enter Bluetooth
Audio playing mode. If the Bluetooth is
connected, the music will be playing as
following shown;
Bluetooth Music Playback
Bluetooth Connect
If the Bluetooth is not connected, press Re-
connect the paired phone or paring to pair the
new device.
11.Bluetooth Audio
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Press to go to the next folder.
Press to select Repeat All >
Repeat 1> Repeat folder>
Repeat Off.
Press to select Audio setting or
set the prefer EQ of each band
in custom mode.
Press to search Audio, Video or
Picture files.
Press to go to the previous folder.
Play or pause button.
Short press to skip next track,
Long press to fast forward.
Press to switch Random is
On or Off.
Short press to skip next track,
Long press to fast forward.
Bluetooth Pairing
Press Pairing the Pairing Mode screen will be
shown as below:
Turn On the Bluetooth of the Mobile phone/
Bluetooth device, you can see the
VRCPAA-106M. Select the VRCPAA-106M for
pairing and connection.
Touch to rotate the picture anti-
clockwise for 90 degree (for picture
playback)
Touch to rotate the picture clockwise
for 90 degree (for picture playback)
Touch to set the video Brightness,
Contrast and Color (for video playback)
Picture Playback
Vdieo Playback

12.Bluetooth Phone
Bluetooth Phone
Touch the Phone icon in main menu to go to
Phone mode. After the mobile phone is
connected with the source unit via Bluetooth
(HFP), user can through the source unit to
make a phone call. Please note it needs to
connect the microphone for phone call.
Keyboard. tap it to enter call mode.
History, to show the call record,
missed, received and dialed calls
Contact, tap to show the phone-
book connected phone.
Make a Call
1. Touch the icon to enter below screen.
2. Using the keypad, touch 0-9,*,#, enter the
phone number you wish to dial. If you input
an incorrect number, touch the icon
on the keypad to delete the incorrect number.
3. Once the correct number appears on the
screen, touch the icon. To go to dialing
interface.
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BT Setup, to set auto answer and
microphone gain.
Make a Call or Accept the Incoming
Call.
Backspace, to clear the pervious
dial digit.
4. To end the call, touch the icon
on the screen.
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Receive an incoming call
If the Phone is connected with the source
unit via Bluetooth, when an incoming call,
below screen will be shown:
Press to answer the incoming call.
Press to reject the incoming call.
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12.Bluetooth Phone
Call History
Touch the icon to display the Call
combined list.
Slide the bar at right side up and down to display
a call logs up to 20 records.
Touch the icon to access the phone
book of the connected mobile phone.
To make a call from the phonebook, simply
touch the contact name.
Contacts
BT Setup
Auto Answer On /OFF, incoming call
auto answer.
MIC Gain, Low / Middle / High
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Interchange between phone and
source unit
ON/OFF the Microphone function
Display the Keypad.
Contacts
Ray
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History
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13. Specification
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General
Power Supply ………………………….………………………………….……..…………. DC10~16Volts
Grounding System …………………………………..……..……….………..…….. Negative Ground
Current Drain ………………………………….…………………………...……..….……..……. 15A(Max.)
Max Power Output …………………………………………….………………..……. ..4×75W/channel
RMS Power Output …………………………………………………………………….... 4x25w/channel
Speaker Impedance ……………………………………....…..…………….. 4~8ohms per channel
Frequency Response……………………………………..……….………………………. 20Hz~20KHz
Operating Temperature …………………………………..……………….................... -20~+60℃
Dimensions ……………………………………........…255mm(W)x250mm(D)x175.1mm(H)
TFT Display
TFT Screen size…………………………………………..……………………….………………… 10.6inch
Resolution………………………………………………………………..…..………….…1024x600 pixels
FM Radio
Frequency Range (USA) ………………………………………………...……..….…87.5~107.9MHz
Frequency Range (Europe) ………………………….………………...…..…....……87.5~108MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N=30dB)………..…………………………….…..…….…..….…….…≤15dB
S/N Ratio……………………………………………………………………..….....……………....……≥55dB
Stereo Separation………………………………………...…..…………………..………...………≥30dB
AM
Frequency Range (USA) ………………………………………….…………..…….…530~1710KHz
Frequency Range (Europe) ………………………..………………..…..………….522~1620KHz
Usable Sensitivity(S/N=20dB)……………….……………………………..……….…….…≤40dB
S/N Ratio………………………………………………………………………….…..………………...≥45dB
Line-Out/Subwoofer Output
Maximum Output Level (10K ohms load)……………….……………..…….....….…≥4Vrms
Subwoofer Time Align………………………………………………………………...…………0~18ms

14.AV IN
The Audio/Video source with RCA cable can
through the source unit to play the Audio/
Video. Plug the RCA to the corresponding
A/Vsocket.
Touch the to pop up the function bars
and touch to view the playing Audio/Video.
The Audi and Video will via the RCA cable to
the source unit.
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If there is no Video signal the below screen
will be shown:
15.Camera
There is a RCA socket for the Rear camera
video signal to display on the Head unit.
The Reverse wire in High level (+12V) is
reverse; low level (ground or NC) is normal
AV IN
Camera
Touch the to pop up the function bars
and touch to view the playing Rear camera.
Rear Camera Setting:
Touch Rear View Camera in the Setting
Menu to enter rear camera setting interface
as follow:
Rear Camera View: Normal/Reverse
Parking Assist Guide: On/Off
Parking Assist Guide Adjustment
Touch ">to enter Parking Assist Guide
Adjustment interface to show the below
screen:
Settings 2:05 AM
Select the adjust position and Touch
/ / / to adjust.
Touch Reset to resume the default
Parking Assist Line
RESET
AV IN
AV IN
No Video signal

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WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
FCC Notes