T o insert a USB devices (not included)
Open the plastic cover , connect your USB device to the USB slot (9), it will switch to
“USB” mode automatically . If USB has been inserted, press MOD button (4) to switch
to USB mode.
T o insert an SD/MMC card (not included)
Press button (1) to fold down the front panel fi rst, take out the front panel, Insert
your SD/MMC card in card receptacle (24). Install and close the front panel then it will
automatically start playing. If SD/MMC card has been inserted, press MOD button (4)
to switch to card mode.
Basic player functions
Play/pause: press 1/P AU (17) to suspend momentarily the playing track. Press (17)
once again to resume playing.
Skip/fast search: press button (3) to skip forward to next track and (21) to skip
backward to previous track. Press and hold or (3/21) to search quickly within a
track.
Intro scan: press 2/INT button (16) when it show “INT ON”, then the player will play
the fi rst 10 seconds of each track in the disc, press again to cancel this function when
it show “INT OFF”.
Repeat: Press RPT button (15) once to repeat your desired track. Press again to
repeat your desired directory , Press three times to repeat all.
Random playing: Press RDM button (14), all tracks will play randomly .
SELECTING DIRECTOR Y UP/DOWN: Press DIR- button (13) or DIR + button (12) to
select directory downward or upward. If the MP3 contents does not have any directory ,
DIR- button (13) or DIR + button (12) are inactive.
W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please
note that W aste electrical products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority
or retailer for recycling advice.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive)
A TTENTION: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the cover . There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Re-
fer all servicing to qualifi ed personnel.
GB - 15
LIST ENING TO USB D EVI CE OR SD/M MC CARD
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SPECIF ICA TIONS
WA RN IN GS
GB - 14 GB - 13 GB - 12
GB - 1 1 GB - 10 GB - 9 GB - 8
Alternative frequency selecting (AF)
The AF function switches to a different frequency on the same network in order to
maintain optimum reception. During FM mode, press AF button (22), certain program
will be automatically searched and received. If the reception of the current broadcast
station deteriorates, “AF” appears in the display and the radio searches for the same
program on another frequency . Press AF button (22) again to cancel this function.
When reception is bad, the “AF” icon will blink.
Press and hold AF button (22) for 5 seconds, the unit will be under “REG ON” or “REG
OFF” mode:
REG ON: it should be selected to the local broadcast of the current station, even if
there is a national broadcast of this station.
REG OFF: it should be selected to listen to the national broadcast of the current sta-
tion.
T raffi c alarm (T A)
In the TA standby mode, when a traffi c announcement broadcast starts, the traffi c an-
nouncement broadcast is received as top priority regardless of the function mode so
you can listen to it. T raffi c programme (TP) automatic tuning is also possible.
Press TA button (7), when LCD shows “T A”, traffic program will be automatically
searched and saved, when LCD shows “TP”, this means that the RDS broadcast sta-
tion being received has traffi c announcement programmes.
If you press TA button (7) while a traffi c announcement broadcast is being received,
the traffi c announcement broadcast reception is cancelled and the unit goes into the
TA standby mode.
If a TP station is not received, the unit continues searching.
Press T A button (7) again to stop searching, “T A” goes off.
ALARM
“ALARM” will be displayed when an emergency broadcasting is received; meanwhile
sound output level will be adjusted to the preset output level automatically when the
volume control is set at minimum.
Program type selecting (PTY)
When PTY is selected, the radio starts to search corresponding PTY information, and
stops if the corresponding PTY information is detected.
If corresponding PTY information is not existed any more, PTY engaging is automati-
cally exit to normal mode.
Notes:
When PTY mode is engaged, the PTY switch is shared as follows:
According to above 2 allotted groups, the preset number is used for PTY selection as
follows:
MUSIC group
1. POP M, ROCK M
2. EASY M, LIGHT M
3.CLASSICS, OTHER M
4. JAZZ, COUNTRY
5. NA TION M, OLDIES
6. FOLK M
SPEECH group
1. NEWS, AFF AIRS, INFO
2. SPORT , EDUCA TE, DRAMA
3. CUL TURE, SCIENCE, V ARIED
4. WEA THER, FINANCE, CHILDREN
5. SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
6. TRA VEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
Exit USB/SD card mode
1. T o exit USB mode, disconnect your USB device with the unit, it will switch to tuner
mode directly .
2. T o exit SD mode, push the SD card, then take out your SD card from the unit, it will
switch to tuner mode directly .
Note
* There are many USB devices or SD/MMC card in the market. We cannot guarantee
to support all different models. Please try another USB device or SD/MMC card if your
device is not supported.
* The unit might not support all the multimedia fi les stored in SD/MMC card or USB be-
cause it includes some special playback procedure which might not be compatible with
the procedure of this unit.
1. Connect your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3 player) to the AUX IN jack (10)
2. Press PWR (2) button to turn the unit on.
3. Press MOD (4) to select AUX mode.
4. Start playback from your auxiliary source.
5. Adjust the volume (5) to desired level.
6. Disconnect your auxiliary source from the Aux in jack (10), press MOD button (4) to
select other source as your desired.
Notes:
For the sake of safety , always shut down the generator and take out the key from the
ignition before cleaning. Never keep your fi nger or any metal device touch the connec-
tor directly .
Replacing the Fuse
Make sure the amperage matches the specifi ed value when replacing the fuses. If the
fuse is blown, check the power connection and replace with a new one. If the same
problem occurs, it would be subjected to the malfunction in-house. In such cases,
please consult the nearest service dealer .
Note:
Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to
change without prior notice.
CAUTION! The unit conforms to the international safety speci fi cations and to guide
lines of the European community and also complies with current standards concerning
electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility EMC.
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of
important instructions accompanying the product.
The lightening fl ash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning
sign alerting the user of “dangerous voltage” inside the unit.
PTY SPEECH group PTY MUSIC group PTY off
LISTE NING TO AUXI LIARY SOURCE
Precaution
- Clean the front panel with a soft cloth, or damp chamois leather . Never use solvents.
- Handling the Detachable Front Panel:
Do not expose to rain or water;
do not drop or apply shock.
- Make sure that you keep your set away from water and high temperatures.
- The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
- Do not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and that no object fi lled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
- No naked fl ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.
MAINTENAN CE
General
Power Requirement 12V DC (1 1-16V allowable)
Load Impedance 4 Ω
Max. Power Output 40W x4
T one Controls ±10 dB
Bass at 100 Hz
T reble at 10 kHz
Dimensions Approx. 188 x 134 x59 mm (d/w/h)
Mounting Dimensions Approx. 169 x 182 x53 mm (d/w/h)
Weight Approx. 0.82 kg
FM Section
T uning Range 87.5-108 (MHz)
IF Range 10.7 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (-30dB) 15 dBuV
Signal-to-noise Ratio 50 dB
Stereo Separation 25 dB
USB player Section
Signal-to-noise Ratio 60 dB
Separation 40 dB
Distortion 0.5%
Frequency Response 20-20000Hz
Searching a track in MP3-USB/SD
1. Press AMS/SCH button (6) once, press the keys standing for corresponding
numbers
2. After select your desired track number , the selected track number will show on
display .
3. Press SEL/VOL knob (5) to start playing.
Cleaning the Connector
If the connector between the main unit and the front panel is dirty , it may result the
unit in abnormal working condition. T o avoid such problems happening, please detach
the front panel, and clean the connector with an alcohol swab. Gently clean and avoid
damaging the connector .
Symptom
No power .
No sound.
The operation
keys do not work.
The car ignition switch is
not on.
The fuse is blown.
V olume is in minimum
Wiring is not properly
connected.
The built-in microcomputer
is not operating properly due
to noise.
Press the RESET button.
Front panel is not properly fix into its
place.
If the power supply is connected to
the car accessory circuits, but the
engine is not moving, switch the
ignition key to "ACC".
Replace the fuse.
Adjust volume to a desired level.
Cause Solution
Check wiring connection.
The radio does
not Work. The
radio station
automatic
selection does
not work.
The antenna cable is not
connected.
Insert the antenna cable firmly .
The signals are too weak.
Select a station manually .
Scanning/memorizing stations automatically
- By AMS/SCH button (6)
During tuner mode, press and hold AMS/SCH (6) button for 3 seconds to start auto-
matic scanning the stations and store them into number buttons 1-6. Press AMS/SCH
button (6) to broadcast each station which stores in the 1-6 number buttons. After
scanning, you can press AMS/SCH (6) corresponding number button 1-6 (12-17) to
start playing that station.
- By number button 1-6 (12-17)
1. T une to a station by or (3/21).
2. Press and hold one of the 1- 6 Number buttons (12-17) for 2 seconds until LCD
shows the corresponding number , which indicates that station is already stored in the
corresponding number button.
3. Under radio mode, press 1- 6 Number buttons (12-17) to listen to stored stations.
4. When you are listening to a station stored in a number button, press and hold anoth-
er number button for more than 2 seconds can store the station into another number
button.
Note: The unit can be stored up to 6 stations for each band.
-LOC ON/ OFF: Repeatedlly press SEL/VOL knob (5) to select “LOC” mode, when
selected ON, the strong signal local stations can be received, when selected OFF , the
week signal out-of-town stations may be received.
-STEREO / MONO: Repeatedly press SEL/VOL knob (5) to select to “STEREO/
MONO” mode. FM listening is generally done in Stereo mode. However , if the signal
is weak or reception is not as good as you would like, switching to Mono mode usually
improves the overall sound quality .
-- RDS (Radio Data System) Operations --
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that supports broadcast stations transmit-
ting RDS data. This system can display the name of the broadcast station being re-
ceived and can automatically switch to the broadcast station with the best reception as
you move long distances (AF switching). Also, if a traffi c announcement or programme
type is broadcast from an RDS station, no matter what mode you are in, this broadcast
is received. Additionally , if EON information is received, this information enables au-
tomatic switching of other preset stations on the same network and interruption of the
station being received with traffi c information from other stations. This function is not
available in some areas.
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