Caliber RCD 272DBTI User Manual

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PANEL CONTROLS

1. - Power / Mute

2. - CD mode – Previous / next track

- RADIO mode – Manual tune(short press)

- Seek + / - (long press)

- DAB mode – Previous / next station

3. - SRC

- TUNER

- Disc play (when disc inserted)

- USB (when USB connected)

- AUX

- BLUETOOTH(when BT connected)

- iPod (when iPod connected)

- DAB

4.

5. -

6. - Band switch:

- RADIO mode: FM1 -> FM2 -> FM3 -> AM

- DAB mode: D1 -> D2 -> D3

- BT mode:Dial / Answer call

7. -RADIO mode – PTY select

- DAB mode – No function

- CD mode – No function

- BT mode – Phonebook
– Terminate call (during talking)

- AUX mode – No function

- iPod mode – iPod menu

- USB mode – Search function

8.
RADIO mode:

- Scan play / Preset scan

- Auto store (long press)
DAB mode:

- Autotune

9.

10. - Display switch

- System setup (long press)

11. - Button 1: Play / Pause / Top play (l on g
press) / Preset station 1

- Button 2: Scan play / Preset station 2.

- Button 3: Repeat play / Preset station 3.

- Button 4: Random play / Preset station 4.

- Button 5: Previous folder / Preset station 5.

/MP3 track -10 down (long press)

- Button 6: Next folder / Preset station 6.

/MP3 track +10 up (long press)

12. - Aux-in jack

13. - Unlock the front panel.

14. - USB connector

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RADIO OPERATIONS

Select tuner as playing source

Press [SRC ] button once or more to enter RADIO
mode.

Selecting the radio band

Press the [ BAND / ] button on the panel to select
one radio band among FM1, FM2, FM3, AM.

Manual tuning

During manual tuning, the frequency will be
changed in steps.
Press the [

] or [ ] button on the panel to

tune in a higher / lower station.

Auto tuning

Press and hold the [ ] or [ ] button to seek
a higher / lower station.
To stop searching, repeat the operation above or
press other buttons having radio functions.

Note:

When a station is received, searching stops and
the station is played.

Preset scan

Preset scan receives the stations stored in preset
memory in order. This function is useful when
searching for a desired station in memory.

1. Press the [PS/AS] button.

2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the
[PS/AS] button again to continue receiving that
station.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Press the

button to open the panel.

1. SD/MMC card slot

2. Disc eject

3. Reset hole
Note: Pressing the RESET hole will erase the clock setting and stored stations.

4. Panel status indicator

Twinkles when you remove the panel.

5. Disc slot, insert the disc.

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Note:

Be careful not to press and hold the [PS/AS]
button for 1 second or longer, otherwise the
auto store function will begin and the unit starts
storing stations.

Auto store

be detected and stored in the memory.

Press and hold the [PS/AS] button (1 sec.) to
start automatic station search.
To stop auto store, press other buttons having
radio functions.

Notes:

1. After auto store, the previous stored stations
will be overwritten.

2. The unit has 4 bands, such as FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM. Each bands can store 6 stations.

Manual store

When one expected radio station has been
detected, press and hold number button 1-6 to
store it in the memory.

Recall the stored stations

Press one numeric button among 1 to 6 on the
panel to select the corresponding stored station.

Local seeking

When LOCAL seeking is ON, only those radio
stations with strong radio signal could be

To select LOCAL function, press and hold the

[ DISP ] button on the front panel, then press
[

] button repeatedly until LO or DX isplays

on the screen, and rotate the [VOLU ME ] knob
to select Local or Distant mode.

Note:

The number of radio stations that can be
received will decrease after the local seeking
mode is ON.

Display

First row: When receive the PS information of
RDS, the PS information will display on the
screen. If there are no PS information, the
band and frequency will display.
Second row: Press [DISP] button repeatedly
to switch among band, frequency, PTY, Radio
Text and clock.

Listening to digital radio

Select digital radio as playing source

Press [SRC ] button once or more to enter DAB
mode.

Choosing a digital radio band

There are three bands available for digital
radio, allowing you to store up to 18 digital
radio presets, Press the [

BAND /

] button
on the panel to select band among D1, D2 or
D3.

RADIO OPERATIONS

Changing digital stations

Press the [ ] or [ ] button on the panel to
scroll through the list of stations and press the
VOL dial to select.

Storing and selecting presets

Manually storing a preset

Tune into the digital radio station you want to
store.
Press and hold one of the numbered preset
buttons (1-6) to store it in the memory.

Recalling a preset

To tune to a preset, press the corresponding
buttin(1 to 6).

Carrying out an autotune

The autotune function scans all digital radio
frequencies and automatically adds any new
stations found to the station list. To carry out an
autotune, press the PS/AS buttin.

Changing the information shown on
screen

In digital radio mode,

screen

displays two rows
of text. The rst row always displays the name
of the radio station.
You can toggle the information that is displayed
on the second row by pressing the DISP button.
Highway can display the current time, scrolling
text, programme type(PTY)information,
muitiplex(MUX), band information and

frequency.

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Radio Data System

This unit has a built-in “Radio Data System”
decoder system that supports broadcast stations
transmitting “Radio Data System” data.
When using the “Radio Data System” function,
always set the radio to FM mode.

AF function

The AF function switches to a dierent frequency
on the same network in order to maintain
optimum reception.
* The factory default setting is ON.

1. Set to system setup by long pressing [ DISP ]
button.

2. Press the [

] or [ ] button to select “ AF ”.

3. Rotate the [ V OLU ME ] knob to select ON or
OFF.

• AF ON:

“AF ” indicator appears in the display and AF

function turns on.

• AF OFF:

“AF ” indicator disappears in the display and AF

function turns o.

REG (Regional programme) function

When the REG function is ON, the radio will
automat ically t une into the sta tion wit h the

the AF control. If this function is OFF and the
regional area changes as you drive, the radio will
tune into a station within the current region.
* The factory default setting is ON.

RADIO DATA SYSTEM OPERATIONS

Notes:

• This function is disabled when a national
station such as BBC R2 is being received.

• The REG function ON/OFF setting is valid
when the AF function is ON.

1. Set to system setup by long pressing [ DISP ]
button.

2. Press the [

] or [ ] button to select

“REG ”.

3. Rotate the [ V OLU ME ] knob to select ON or
OFF.

Manually tuning a regional station in the
same network

This function is valid when the AF function is
ON and the REG function is OFF.

Note:

This function can be used when a regional
broadcast of the same network is received.

In the TA standby mode , when a tra c
announcement broadcast starts, the trac
announcement broadcast is received as top
priority regardless of the function mode so
you can listen to it. Trac programme (TP)
automatic tuning is also available.
* This function can only be used when “ TP ”
appears in the display. When “ TP ” appears,
this means that the “Radio Data System”
broadcast station being received has trac

Setting the TA standby mode

If you press the [TA] button, “ TA ” lights in the
display and the unit is set into the TA standby

“TRAF INF ” appears in the display. If you press
the [TA] button while a trac announcement
broadcast i s being rec eived, the tra c
announcement broadcast reception is cancelled
and the unit goes into the TA standby mode.

Cancelling the TA standby mode

As “ TA ” lights in the display, press the [TA]
button. The “ TA ” in the display goes o and the
TA standby mode is cancelled.

PTY (Programme Type)

This function enables you to listen to a
broadcast of the selected programme type even
if the unit is on a function mode other than radio.
* S ome count ries do not ye t hav e PTY

broadcast.

* In the TA standby mode, a TP station has

priority over a PTY broadcast station.

Selecting PTY

Press [ M ENU / ] button, then rotat e the
[V OLU ME ] knob to select PTY type, press the

[VOLU ME ] knob, the unit begin searching.

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CD/MP3/WMA OPERATIONS

Notes:

• If you play a WM A le with active DRM
(Digital Rights Management), there will be
no audio.

To disable DR M

(Digital Rights Management)

When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11,
click on Tool -> Options -> Copy Music tab,
then under Copy settings, unclick the Check
box for copy project music. Then, reconstruct

your own responsibility.

Usable sampling rates and bit rates

1. MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz,

Bit rate 32 kbps-320 kbps / VBR

2. WMA: Bit rate 32 kbps-196 kbps

File extensions

1.
to MP3, WMA le by using single byte

2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.
The les will be played soundlessly if you

*

display may dier the play location.

* When MP3/WMA les are played, a little

no sound part is caused between tunes.

Logical format (File system)

1.
or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660
level 1, 2 or Joliet” or Apple ISO as the
writing software format. Normal play may
not be possible if the disc is recorded on
another format.

2. The folder name and le name can b e
displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play
but the title must be within 32 single byte
alphabetical letters and numerals (including
an extension).

3.
having the same name.

Folder structure

A disc with a folder having more than 8
hierarchical levels will be impossible.

Number of

or folders

1.

2. Tracks are played in the order that they
were recorded onto a disc. (Tracks may not
always be played in the order displayed on
the PC.)

3. Some noise may occur depending on
the type of encoder software used while
recording.

Eject function

Just pressing the [

] button, ejects the disc .

Notes:

• If you force a CD into before auto reloading,
this can damage the CD.

• If a CD (12 cm) is left ejected for 15
seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded
(Auto reload).

Listening to a disc already loaded in the
unit

Press the [SRC ] button to select the CD/MP3/
WMA mode.
When the unit enters the CD/MP 3/WMA
mode, play starts automatically.

Loading a CD

Ins ert a CD into t he cent er of t he CD
SLOT with label facing up. The CD plays
automatically after loading.

Notes:

• Never insert foreign objects into the CD
SLOT.

• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may
be another CD in the mechanism or the unit
may require service.

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track advances ahead to the beginning of
the next track.

3. For MP3/WMA disc, press and hold the [ 6 ]
button (1 sec.) to move ahead to +10 tracks.

Track-down

1. Press the [

] button to move back to the

beginning of the current track.

2. Press the [

] button twice to move back to

the beginning of the previous track.

3. For MP3/WMA disc, press and hold the [ 5 ]
button (1 sec.) to move back to -10 tracks.

Fast-forward/Fast-reverse

Fast-forward

Press and hold the [

] button.

Fast-reverse
Press and hold the [

] button.

* For MP3/WMA discs, it takes some time until

the start of searching and between tracks. In
addition, some errors may occur in the play
time.

Folder Select

This function allows you to select a folder
containing MP3/WMA les and start playing

1. Press the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button.

Press the [ 6 ] button to move the next

folder. Press the [ 5 ] button to move the
previous folder.

• Discs without the

or

TEXT

mark and CD-

ROMs cannot be played by this unit.

• Some CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be usable.

Pausing play

1. Press the [ 1 ] button to pause play.
“PAUSE ” appears in the display.

2. To resume CD play, press the [ 1 ] button
again.

Displaying CD titles

This unit can display title data for MP3/WMA
disc.
When SCROLL is OFF, each time you press
the [ DISP ] button to change the title display.

MP3/W MA disc

Track -> Folder - > File title -> Album - > Title ->
Artist -> Track ...

Notes:

• If MP3/WMA disc has no ID3 TAG, “ NO

TITLE ” appears in the display.

• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in

Tags.

Selecting a track

Track-up

1. Press the [

] button to move ahead to the

beginning of the next track.

2. Each time you press the [

] button, the

CD/MP3/WMA OPERATIONS

2. To select a track, press the [ ] or [ ]
button.

Search Function

1. Press the [ MEN U /

] button to enter

FOLD SCH mode. Press the [V OLU ME]
button to enter the folder list search mode.

2. Turn the [V OLU ME] knob to select a folder.

3. Press the [ VOLU ME]
list search mode. And then the track list
appears in the display.

4. Turn the [V OLU ME] knob to select a track.

5. Press the [VOLU ME] knob to play.

* W hen play back MP 3 / WM A le, this

function is performed in the current folder.

Top function

The top function resets the CD player to the

Press and hold the [ 1 ]

on the disc.

* In case of MP3/WMA, the rst track of the

current folder will be played.

Other various play functions

Scan play

This function allows you to locate and play the

disc.
Press the [ 2 ] button to perform scan play.

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Repeat play

This function allows you to play the current
track repeatedly or play a track currently being
played in the MP3/WMA folder repeatedly.

CD:

1. Press the [ 3 ] button once or more until “ RPT
ON ” appears on the LCD to perform repeat

play.

2. Press [ 3 ] button again to cancel repeat
playback, “ RPT OFF ” appears on the LCD.

MP3/WMA:

1. Press the [ 3 ] button once or more until
“TRACK RPT ” appears on the display to
perform rep eat play, and “ RPT ” segment
lights on.

2. Fo r MP3 /WMA les, pre ss [ 3 ] button
repeatedly until “ FOLD RPT ” appears on the
display for folder repeat play.

3. Press [ 3 ] button repeatedly until “RPT OFF ”
appears on the display to cancel repeat
playback, and “ RPT

Random play

This function allows you to play all tracks
recorded on a disc in a random order.
Press the [ 4 ] button to perform random play.

CD/MP3/WMA OPERATIONS

1. Loading SD/MMC Card
Press

into the slot, with the front side at left. Close the panel, the unit
will play the music automatically.

2. Take out SD/MMC Card
Press SRC button and switch to non CARD mode, open the

panel, slightly press the card, take out the card when it was
popped out.

3. Loading USB equipment
Open the cap, insert the USB into the connector and the unit play

the music in the USB storer automatically.

4. Take out USB equipment
Press the SRC button and switch to non USB mode, then take o

the USB storer, close the cap.

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USB/SD/ MMC Notes

USB/SD/MMC MP3 PLAYBACK

1. SD/MMC card support.

2.

3. Fat 16 / fat 32 is possible.

4. File name: 32 byte / dir name: 32 byte / tag name: 32 byte.

5. Tag (ID3 tag ver 2.0)

- title / artist / album: 32 byte support.

6. Multi card reader not support.

7. USB 1.1 support.
USB 2.0 support
(It can not support USB 2.0 speed. Just, get the same speed with

USB1.1).

Not all USB devices are compatible with the unit.

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Press the [ EQ ] button to enter sound eect setting mode. First press
shows current EQ. Rotate the knob to changes DSP EQ in this order:

OFF -> POP -> ROCK -> CLASSIC -> JAZZ -> CUSTOM

Rotat e the knob to changes CUSTOM, and press the knob, the
press [

] or [ ] button to select it including: BASS-G -> BASS-F

->BASS-Q -> MID-G -> MID-F -> MID-Q -> TREBLE-G -> TREBLE-F ,
rotate the knob to select a value.

Press the [ EQ ] button, then press [

] or [ ] button to select
USER preset including:
BALANCE -> FADER -> LOUD -> SUBW FRE-> SUBW VOL, rotate
the knob to select a value.
BALANCE:LEFT 1-7->CENTER->RIGHT 1-7
FADER:FRONT 1-7->CENTER->REAR 1-7
LOUD: ON/OFF
SUBW FRE: THROUGH -> 80 -> 120 -> 160
SUBW VOL: (-6) - (+6)

SOUND SETTING STEERING WHEEL CONTROL

In any mode, press and hold [ DISP ] button to enter system setup. Press
[

] or [ ] button SWC SET is displayed.

1. At SWC menu, Rotate the knob to select a function, then press and
hold a button on the steering wheel (if your steering wheel support
the function) until the SET OK is shown and the unit will return to
normal mode. Now the function is saved in the button.

2. Repeat step 1 to set functions of other steering wheel buttons.

3. Exit the setting menu and you can operate the player by the buttons
on the steering wheel.

4. If you want to change the setting, enter the SWC setting menu, select
a function on the screen, press and hold a button on the steering
wheel more than 2 seconds, then the function is saved into the button
on steering wheel. At the same time, all other steering wheel settings
are clear, you must reset them.

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iPod & iPhone OPERATIONS

Connect

Connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB
connector.
When connecting a device, the unit will read the

on the screen once playback start.

MENU

In the S-CTRL OFF mode, press [ MENU /

] button,rotate the [ VOLU ME] knob select

“MUSIC ” or “VIDEO ”.
Select “ MUSIC ”, press the [ V OLU ME] knob,
then rotate the [ VOLU ME] knob to show PLAY
LISTS / AR TISTS / ALBUMS / GENRES /
SONGS / COMPOSERS, press and rotate the
[V OLU ME] knob to select a desired option, then
press the [ VOLU ME]
Select “ V IDEO ”, press the [ VOLU ME] knob,
then rotate the [V OLU M E] knob to show
MOVIES / MUSIC VIDEO / TV SHOWS /
VIDEO PODCASTS / RENTALS, press and
rotate the [ VOLU ME] knob to select a desired
option, then press t he [V OLU ME ] knob to

Note:

• VIDEO MENU item is dierent by the model
of connected iPod and language setting.

Repeat play

This function allows y ou to play the current
track repeatedly or play all tracks in your iPod/
iPhone repeatedly.

1. Press the [ 3 ] button once or more until “ RPT
ON ” appears on the LCD to perform repeat
play.

2. Press [ 3 ] button repeatedly until “ RPT
OFF ” appears on the LCD to cancel repeat
playback.

Random play

This function allows you t o play all t racks
recorded on a disc in a random order.

1. Press [ 4 ] button repeatedly until “ ALBU M
RD M” appears on the LCD for album random
play.

2. Press the [ 4 ] button once or more until
“SONG RD M” appears on the LCD to perform
random play.

3. Press [ 4 ] button repeatedly until “ RD M
OFF ” appears on the LCD to cancel random
playback.

Setting iPod simple control mode

Use this function if you wish to operate through
your iPod connected to this

unit via the USB
cable.
* The factory default setting is “ OFF ”.

1. Press and hold [ DISP] button to enter system

setup.

2. Press [

] or [ ] button to select

“ S-CTRL ”.

3. Rotate the [VOLU ME] knob to select
“ ON ” or “ OFF ” .

• ON: Operations are made through your iPod.

• OFF : Operations cannot be made through

Notes:

• When performing iPod operations using
simple control mode, make the operations
slowly. If repetitive operations are performed
too quickly, unforeseen errors may occur.

• When performing i Pod operations using
simple control mode, please do not operate
the iPod and the unit at the same time,
otherwise there may be unexpected event
happened.

• Some iP od models do not support this
function. Consult your nearest dealer or
website to conrm which models do not
support this function.

iPod menu alphabet search

This function searches the subfolders f or
desired alphabetical letters.

1. Press the [MENU /

] button to select the

iPod menu mode.

2. Press the [VOLU ME] knob to switch between
categories.

MUSIC: PLAYLIST, ARTISTS, ALBUMS,

GENRES, SONGS, COMPOSERS

V IDEO: MOVIES, MUSIC VIDEOS, TV

SHOWS VIDEO PODCASTS, RENTALS

3. Press the [V OLU ME] knob. (The contents of
the category are displayed.)

4. Press and hold the [ DISP ] button (1 sec.).

5. Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to select the
desired letter to search.

6. Press the [DISP] button again to next perform

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BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS

The Bluetooth allows you to utilize your car’s
built-in audio system for wireless mobile phone
or music handsfree communication. Some
Bluetoot h mobile phones have the audio
features, and some portable audio players
support Bluetooth feature. This system can
play audio data stored in a Bluetooth audio
device. The car stereo with Bluetooth will be
able to retrieve phonebook contacts, received
call, dialed call, missed call, incoming calls,
outgoing call and listen to music.

Notes:

• Do not leave the microphone of Bluetooth
handsfree in the places with wind passing
such as air outlet of the air conditioner, etc.
This may cause a malfunction.

• If leave it in the places subjected to direct
sun, high temperature can cause distortion,
discoloration which may re sult in a
malfunction.

• This system will not operate or may operate
im properly with so me Bluetooth audio
players.

• Cannot guarantee the

compatibility of all

mobile phones together with unit.

• Audio playback will be set to the same
volume level as set during telephone call.
This might cause problems, if extreme
volume level is set during telephone call.

Handsfree Operations

Pairing

1. Turn on Bluetooth function of your mobile
phone.

2. Enter mobile phone’s Bluetooth setup menu.

3. Search for new Bluetooth devices.

4. Select CALIBER from the pairing list on the
mobile phone.

5. Enter “ 1234 ” as the password ( Th e
password default setting is “ 1234 ”).

6. After pairing successfully, BT and HPF icons
will light up.

A 2DP icon will light up after A2DP

connected.

Making a call

Operation from Bluetooth menu

Press the [SRC ] button to switch the source to

“BLUETOOTH ”. Press

[MENU /

]

button to

select a way to make outgoing call:

• Dial Number

1. Press the

[MENU /

]

button.

2. Rotate the [V OLU M E] knob on the front
panel to switch: “ DIAL NU MBER ”.

3. Press the [V OLU ME] knob to conrm the
selection.

4. Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to select a
number, press the knob t o conrm and
ready to input the next digit. Repeat the
above until all numbers inputted.

5. Press the

[BAND /

] button

to dial.

6. Press

[MENU /

]

to terminate call.

• Dialled/Missed/ Received

You can search any Dialled/Missed/Received.

1. Select “ DIAL NU M BER ” . Rotate th e
[ V OLU M E] knob to select “ DIALLED ” ,
“MISSED ” , “ RECEI V ED ”.

2. Press the [ VOLU M E] knob to ent er the
selected call history.

3. Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to scroll the
contacts.

4. When the contact name or mobile phone
No. is displayed, press the [V OLU ME] knob
to call the mobile phone No. of that contact.

* Press the

[MENU/

]

button to end the call.

• Call from Phonebook

User can search the contact name in the
phonebook and make call.

1. Rotate the [ VOLU ME] knob to select “ USER
PHONEBOOK ” .

2. Press the [ V OLU M E] knob to enter the
selected phonebook.

3. Rotate the [ V OLU M E ] knob to scroll the
contacts.

4. The phone number and the name to scroll
display.When the contact name is displayed,
press the [V OLU ME] knob to call the mobile
phone No. of that contact.

* Press the

[MENU /

]

button to end the

call.

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Note:

• Some mobile phones may not be able to

transfer data of Phonebook.

• Transfer Call

You can switch Handsfree call and mobile
phone call.
Press the [ BAND /

] button during call.

• Answering a call

You can answer an incoming call by pressing
the

[BAND /

]

button.

* Press the

[MENU /

]

button to reject an

incoming call.

Audio Streaming Operations

What is audio streaming?

Audio streaming is a technique for transferring
audio data such that it can be processed

as a steady and continuous stream. Users
can stream music from their external audio
player to their car stereo wirelessly and listen
to the tracks through the car’s speakers.
Please consult your nearest dealer for more
information on the product of wireless audio

streaming transmitter offered.

CAUTION

Please avoid operating your connected
mobile phone while audio streaming as
this may cause noise or sound choppy on

the song playback.
Audio streaming may or may not resume
after telephone interrupt as this is
dependent on mobile phone.
System will always return to Radio mode if
audio streaming is disconnected.

Note:

Be sure to read the chapter “Pairing” before
proceeding.

Play / Pause a track

1. Push the [ 1 ] button to pause audio

playback.

2. To resume audio playback, push the [ 1 ]

knob again.

Selecting a track

Track-up

P ress the [

] button to mov e to the

beginning of the next track.

Track-down

P ress the [ ] button to mov e to the
beginning of the previous track.

Note:

Playing order will depend on Bluetooth

audio

player. When [

] button is pressed, some

A2DP devices will restart the current track
depends on the duration of playback.
During music streaming playback, “ A2DP

and HFP ” will be shown on the display. When
A2DP device is disconnected,

“BLUETOOTH DISCONNECT ” will be shown
on the display Some Bluetooth

audio players

may not have play / pause synchronized with
this unit. Please make sure both device and
main unit are in the same play / pause status

in BT MUSIC mode.

BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS

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In any mode, press and hold [ DISP ] button to
enter system setup. Press [

] or [ ] button
to select options, rotate the [VOLU ME] knob to
adjust.

CLOCK

Press the [ VOLU ME] knob, time display blinks.
Press [

] or [ ] to choose hour or minute
.Rotate the [ VOLU M E] knob toset clock, long
press the [ VOLU ME] knob to save the clock
setting.

RETUNE mode

Rotate the knob to choose RE TUNE-S or
RETUNE-L.
RETUNE- S or R ETUNE-L is time length
selection of TA SEEK retune interval.
RETUNE-S: Short, TA SEEK retune interval is
45 seconds.
RETUNE-L: Long, TA SEEK retune interval is
180 seconds.
Remark: RETUNE mode functions for TA during
TA SEEK mode only.

AF: ON/OFF (RADIO mode)

Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to choose AF ON or
OFF .

REG: ON/OFF (RADIO mode)

Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to choose REG ON
or OFF .

DX/LO (RADIO mode)
Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to choose radio local

SYSTEM SETUP

or distant at radio mode.

• LO : Only stations with strong signal can be
received.

• DX : Stations with strong and weak signals can
be received.

AUX SENS (AUX mode)

Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to choose AUX Input
sensitivity LOW, MID or HIGH at AUX mode.

AUTO CON: ON/OFF (BT mode)

Automatic

ally connects the mobile phone was
last connected.
Rotate the [ V OLU ME ] knob to choose AUTO
CON ON or OFF.

COLOR

Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to choose backlight
color.

SCN : The backlight change circularly.
COLOR 01~12 : Select a preset color.
USER1~3 : Select your favorite color. Press

the knob to enter color setting mode, press
[

] or [ ] button to select GREEN, BLUE or
RED, the rotate the [ V OLU ME ] knob to select a
color.
Press and hold [ V OLU ME ] knob to memory.

SCROLL: ON/OFF

For track information that is longer than the
display panel:
When SCROLL is ON, the LCD will display ID3
TAG information cyclely, e.g: TRACK->FOLDER­>FILE->ALBUM->TITLE->ARTIST->TRACK->...

When SCROLL is OFF, the LCD will display
one of the ID3 TAG information, the default
is TRACK, but user can adjust it to other ID3
TAG information by press [ DISP ] button.

S-CTRL (IPOD mode) : ON/OFF

Rotate the [VOLU ME] knob to choose S-CTRL
(Simple Control) ON or OFF.

REAR / S-W

Rotate the [ V OLU ME ] knob to choose REAR
or S-WOOFER.

DIMMER: ON/OFF

Rotat e t he [ V OLU M E] k nob to choos e
DIMMER ON or OFF.

• ON: LCD dimmer is active when small light
of vehicle is turned ON.

• OFF : LCD always maximum brightness
regardless of the vehicle small light.

BEEP: ON/OFF

Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to

choose button

beep sound ON or OFF.

12/24H

Rotate the [V OLU ME] knob to choose time
format: 12 or 24 hour.

SWC SET

Rotat e t he [ V OLU M E] k nob to choose
POWER, MUTE, SOURE, VOL UP, VOL DN,
SEEK UP, SEEK DN or BAND, saved in the

steering wheel buttons.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Wiring Diagram

MIC SWC

A

B

7

2 4 6 8

1

3 5 7

2

4 6 8

1

3

5

Light

DAB ANTENNA

RCD 272D BTi MANUAL

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard
having an opening as shown below. The
dashboard should be 4.75mm - 5.56mm thick
in order to be able to support the unit.

as necessary until the sleeve easily slides into
the opening. Do not force the sleeve into the
opening or cause it to bend or bow. Check for

unit chassis.

Reset

Press the RESET button with a pointed object
to reset the unit to the original status.
Note: Press the RESET button will erase the
clock setting and stored stations.

Installation Procedures

1. If relevant, remove any other audio system
from the car.

2. Inser t the mounting sleeve into the

down the metal tabs.

3. P erf orm t he required electric a l
connections.

4. Then check that everything works before
installing the main unit.

5. Remove the two screws on the top of the
unit, otherwise, the unit will not work.

6. Install the car radio in the dashboard using
the supplied screws (M5x6mm).

7. Attach the outer trim frame.

If you are not sure how to install this unit

Mounting sleev e

Main unit

Remove the
two screws

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

This unit is equipped with a detachable panel.
Removing this panel makes the radio totally
inoperable.

Remove the detachable panel

1. Switch o the power of
the unit.

2. Press

down the panel.

3. Hold the right part of the panel. Press to

the left side, then take o the panel.

4. Place the panel into the case and take it
with you when you leave the car.

Install the panel

1. Hold the panel and

ensure the panel faces
downward, and set left
side of the panel in the
panel bracket, then set
the right part.

2. Press the top of panel until it locks.

Remove the unit

1. Remove the panel and

the trim plate.

2. Insert both T-Keys

into hole on the front of
the set until they lock.

3. Pull out the unit.

1

2

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The following checklist can help you solve some problems which you may encounter when using the unit. Before consulting it, check the connections
and follow the instructions in the user manual. Do not use the unit in abnormal condition, for example without sound, or with smoke or foul smell can

Problem Possible cause Solution
General

The unit will not switch on.

Car ignition is not on.
Cable is not properly connected.
Fuse is burnt.

Turn your car key in the ignition.
Check cable connection.
Replace fuse with a new fuse of the same capacity.

No sound

Volume is set at minimum or the mute
function is on.

Check the volume or switch the mute function o.

The unit or screen does not work normally. The unit system is unstable. Press the RESET button.

DISC mode

The appliance will not play discs.

The disc is inserted incorrectly.
The disc is dirty or damaged.

Disc must be inserted with the label side facing up. Clean
the disc and check for damage. Try another disc.

Sound skips due to vibration.

Mounting angle is over 30˚.
Mounting is unstable.

Adjust mounting angle to less than 30˚.
Mount the unit securely with the supplied parts.

TUNER mode

Unable to receive stations. The antenna is not connected properly. Connect the antenna properly.

Poor quality reception of radio station.

The antenna is not fully extended or it is
broken.

Fully extend the antenna and if broken, replace it with a
new one.

Preset stations are lost. The battery cable is not properly connected.

Connect the permanent live on the unit to the permanent
live on the vehicle.

USB/SD/ MMC mode

Unable to insert USB device or SD/MMC
card.

The memory card or USB device has been
inserted the wrong way round.

Insert it the other way around.

The USB device or SD/MMC card cannot
be read.

NTFS format is not supported.

to dierent formats, some models of devices may not be
read.

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SPECIFICATION

General

Power supply:

12V DC (11V-16V)
Tes t voltage 14.4V, negative

ground
Maximum power output: 75Wx4 channels
Continuous power output: 20Wx4 channels (4

,10% T.H.D.)

Suitable speaker impedance: 4-8 ohm

Pre-Amp output voltage:

2.0V (CD play mode: 1KHz, 0 dB, 10 K

load)
Fuse: 15A
Dimensions(WxHxD): 178x50x166mm
Weight: 1.7kg
Aux-in: ≥300mV

F M Stereo Radio

Frequency range: 87.5-108.0MHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBµ
Quieting sensitivity(S/N=50dB): 12 dBµ
Frequency response: 30Hz-15kHz
Stereo separation: 30dB (1kHz)
Image response ratio: 50dB
IF response ratio: 70dB
Signal/noise ratio: 55dB

AM(MW) Radio

Frequency range: 522-1620 KHz
Usable sensitivity(S/N=20dB): 30 dBµ

Disc Player

System: Disc digital audio system
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Signal/noise ratio: >80 dB
Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.20% (1kHz)

Below measurable limits

Channel separation: >55 dB

Components

Mounting collar 1
Machine screws M5x6mm 4
Mounting bolt (50mm) 1
L-key 2
Operating instructions 1
Rubber cushion 1

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPod, or

Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the
use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may
aect wireless performance.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.