Continental Automotive TR7412UBA User Manual

RADIO / USB MP3 / WMA/ DAB+ / DMB / Bluetooth®12V

OWNER’S MANUAL

2

Safety Information

Th an k you f or purchasi ng t hi s product,
please read the manual carefully before
operating, and reserve it for future reference.

Precaution

 Use only in a 12-volt DC negative- ground

electrical system.

 Disconnect the vehicle's negative battery

terminal while mounting and connecting
the unit.

 When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one

with an identical amperage rating.

 Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating

may cause serious damage to the unit.

 Make sure that pins

inside the unit, they may cause malfunctions,
or create safety hazards such as electrical
shock.

or o bs ta cles do not get

Before operation

 Do not raise the volume level too high. Keep

the volume at a level at which you can hear
outside warning sounds (horns sirens, etc.).

 Stop the vehicle before performing any

complicated operations.

Caution

 Do not open the cover and do not repair by

yourself. Ask your authorised dealer for help.

Note:

1. According to models with different wiring
ha rn es s to c on ne ct t he definition of the
specific content, please refer to the model
label.

2. Specifications

change without notice due to improvements in
technology.

and the design are subject to

Contents

Safety Information ........................................ 2

Panel Controls

General Operation

Volume and Sound ........................................ 5

AM/FM Radio …............................................. 6

DAB Radio (applicable to DAB feature).

USB/MP3/WMA

Bluetooth………............................................... 9

Dimming..................... ....................... .11

System Settings Items List

Electrical connections...................................14

Troubleshooting

Specifications................................................16

Decla ratio n of Conformity.......................17

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FCC

Accessories..........

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 If you have parked the vehicle for a long

time in hot or cold weather, wait until the
temperature in the vehicle becomes normal
before operating the unit.

Panel Controls

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(1) Microphone

(2) Power button

- On/Off (long press)

- Mute (short press)

- Rotate the VOL knob to adjust volume

(3) Source Button

- Select Source (short press)

- Select PTY Mode (long press)

(4) Band /AST Button

- Band select (short press)

- Auto store/DAB Service Scan (long press)

(applicable to DAB feature).

(5) Select Button

- Manual and Automatic Equalizing

- Select Menu entry in user Menu

(6) Display button

- Display System clock,

- Display PTY Information in Radio mode

- Display MP3 Information (USB Mode)

(7) << Button

Previous Station/Previous Track

(8) >> Button

Next Station/Next Track

(9) USB slot

(10 – 15) AM/FM, DAB Favorites

(applicable to DAB feature)

(10) MP3 folder ahead

Phone: Hang up

(11) MP3 folder back

Phone: Contact mode/Dial/Call transfer

(12) MP3 Random play

(13) MP3 repeat play

(14) Program intro Play (Scan)

(15) MP3/Bluetooth Play/Pause

(16) Front auxiliary input

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General Operation

Power ON/OFF , Mute

To Switch on the Radio push the Power ON/OFF
button.

To switch off the Radio push the Power ON/OFF
button for more than 2 sec.

The Radio will be muted by pushing the Power
ON/OFF button for less that 2 sec.

Ignition Logic

With ignition logic activated (Default setting) the
Radio can be switched on and off manually even if
the vehicles ignition pin is not connected. To avoid
battery discharge the radio is switched off after 1h
without user operation.

System Settings

The system settings menu is entered by long
pressing the [DISP] button. To access the available
menu entries push the search buttons [ << />> ]. To
select the available options of each menu entry
rotate the [VOL] knob.

Select Source

Press the [SRC] button to switch between and
select available sources: TUNER->USB->AUX F­>AUX R-> Bluetooth->DAB (applicable to DAB

feature). USB and Bluetooth is only visible in the

menu when connected.

Reception Area

This Radio is designed to work in different regions
with different frequency ranges.

The Reception area can be adjusted via the System
Settings menu. The default setting is “EUROPE”.

The following Areas are available:
EUROPE/ASIA/JAPAN/NORTH AFRICA/USA

Clock Setting

The clock time can be adjust manually by long
pressing the [DISP] button to set the time.
Select [CLOCK] with the search buttons [ << />> ].
Press [SEL] button and rotate [VOL] knob to adjust
the minutes.
Press search buttons [ << />> ] to select adjust
hours. Rotate [VOL] knob to adjust the hours.
Press the [SEL] button to exit the clock setting.

Volume and Sound

Volume

To adjust the Volume rotate the [VOL] knob

Predefined sound effects

The Radio provides different predefined sound
effects .
Press the [SEL] button to enter the Sound
settings menu. Rotate the [VOL] knob to select
one of the following options: EQ OFF -> POP

-> ROCK -> CLASSIC -> JAZZ -> CUSTOM.

BALANCE, FADE and Loudness

To adjust Balance, Fader and Loudness press
the [SEL] button and then push [ << / >> ]
button to select BALANCE -> FADER -> LOUDNESS.
Rotate the [VOL] knob to adjust Balance, Fade
and Loudness according your needs.

Manual Sound Adjustment

For manual sound adjustment first select
CUSTOM. Push the [SEL] button again and then

select BASS or TREBLE with the [ << / >> ] button.
Rotate the [VOL] knob to adjust BASS and TREBLE
according your needs.

For details see chapter system settings of this
manual.

AM/FM Radio

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AM/FM Radio Selection

To access AM/FM Radio press the [SRC] button
and select Tuner

Select Band

Press the [ BAND ] Button to select one of the
available Radio Bands. The Radio bands will be
changed in the following order:
FM1 -> FM2 -> FM3 -> AM1 -> AM2 -> LW

The AM and LW Bands can be deactivated by the
user via the system settings menu.

Automatic Tuning

For Automatic tuning press the [ << / >> ] button.
The Radio will search and select the next receivable
station.

When Traffic Announcement is activated (“TA =
ON”) only stations that broadcast Traffic
announcements will be tuned.

Manual Tuning

For manual station selection press the [ << / >> ]
button for longer than 2 sec. “MANUAL” is shown in
the display. Pressing the [ << / >> ] button again the
frequency will be incrementally
increased/decreased.

Manual Storing Favourites

There are 3 FM , 2 MW and 1 LW Favourite banks
available.
Select the favourite bank where to store the station
and tune the station that shall be stored.
Push the preset button longer than 2 sec .to store
the station

Recall Stored Favourites

To recall a stored favourite push the according
preset button

Auto Memory Store

To search for the best receivable stations and store
them as favourite press the (BAND/AST] button for
2 sec. The Radio searches the best receivable station
and stores them.

RDS

Many FM Stations in Europe transmit RDS data
(Radio Data System) in addition to their audio
program. With RDS the user has the following
benefits:

The best audible frequency (AF) of a selected

station is tuned automatically for best reception
quality.
To enable automatic selection of best audible
frequency select “AF=ON” in the Settings menu

 The Radio recognizes Traffic Announcements

and can switch to Radio even if an other Audio
source is selected.
To enable automatic Traffic announcement
select “TA=ON” in the Settings menu

 Some Stations provide regional specific

programs.
With the regional (REG) function only those
frequencies are followed that broadcast the
selected regional program. To follow regional
programs select “REG=ON” in the Settings menu

 The stations name can be displayed

For further settings see System Menu

DAB Radio

(applicable to DAB feature)

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PTY

Via the RDS System FM stations in many countries
transmit the type of program (Program Type , PTY)
that is broadcasted.

To search for a desired Program type push [SRC] for
about 2 sec. and select the Program type by rotating
the[VOL] knob.
The Radio will search for a Radio-Program with the
selected Program type when the [SEL] button is
pushed. “PTY SEEK” is shown in the Display.

If no station with the selected Program Type can be
found the last tuned station will be selected and
“NO PTY” is shown in the Display.

The following program types are available:

NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE,
DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP-M,
ROCK-M, EASY-M, LIGHT-M, CLASSICS-M ,
O TH E R-M , W E AT H E R, F I N A N C E , CHILDREN,
SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE,
JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATIONAL-M, OLDIES , FO LK- M,
DOCU MEN T, TES T, ALARM

DAB Radio Selection

DAB/DAB+ Provides radio programs in digital
sound quality.

To access Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) press the
[SRC] button and select DAB.

DAB Service SCAN

To search for receivable DAB Services the DAB
service SCAN has to be started by pushing
[BAND/AST] for 2 sec. “SCAN” is shown in the
display.

Select DAB Band

Press the [ BAND ] Button to select one of
the available DAB Bands. The DAB bands
will be changed in the following order:
DAB1 -> DAB2 -> DAB3

Tuning a DAB Service

To tune a DAB service push [<< / >> ] to select the
next/previous DAB service. “Tuning” is shown on
the Display.

DAB Service List

To get an overview of receivable DAB services a
DAB Service List can be displayed.

Push [SEL] for 2 sec. to open the DAB Service List.
Rotate the [VOL] Button to scroll through the list
of receivable stations.

To tune a DAB service push [SEL]. “Tuning” is
shown on the display.

In the case that a Service is temporary not
receivable “No Service” will be shown on the
display.

Storing DAB Favourites

There are 3 DAB favourite banks available.
Select the favourite bank where to store the
station and tune the station that shall be
stored.
Push the preset button longer than 2 sec .to
store the station

Recall Stored Favourites

To recall a stored favourite push the according
preset button

Switching between DAB and FM

When the DAB signal quality drops significant
it is reasonable to switch and listen to the
service via FM.
Switching between DAB and FM (DABFMLNK)
can be disabled via the system settings menu

USB/MP3/WMA

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Note on MP3

•MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers
to an audio compression technology standard.

•This product allows playback of MP3 files.

•The unit can not read an MP3 file that has a file
extension other than ".mp3".

•If you play a non-MP3 file that has the “.mp3"
extension, you may hear some noise.

•In this manual, we refer to what are called "MP3
file" and "folder " in PC terminology as "track" and
"Album," respectively.

•Maximum number of directory and files is 65535,
including the root directory. Maximum number of
files per folder is 1000.

•The unit may not play tracks in the order of Track
numbers.

•Supports bit rate from 8 to 320 kbps and VBR
(Variable Bit Rate).

Note on WMA

USB Notes

USB functions (flash memory type) MP3 music play.

 USB flash memory 2 in 1 support

FAT 12/FAT 16/FAT 32 format supported.

File name: 64 byte/dir name: 64 byte/tag

name: 30 byte.

Tag (id3 tag ver 2.0)

- title/artist/album: 32 byte support.

 USB 1.1 support, USB 2.0 support

(For 2.0, speed performance is as USB 1.1)

 Not all USB devices are compatible with the unit.

 USB connector is support maximum work power

with 500 mA.

Loading/ Removal of USB Device

Insert a USB device into the USB-slot “Reading” is
shown on the Display. MP3 Playback will start
immediate afterwards.

Before removing the USB Device switch to an
other Source by pushing the [SRC] button.

MP3 Playback/Pause

To pause and resume MP3 Playback push button
[1>].

Next/Previous MP3 Track.

To select the next/previous track push the [<</>>]
button.

Fast forward/fast rewind.

To fast forward/fast rewind the current track push
the [<</>>] button longer than 2 sec.

Random Play

To activate random play push the button [4 RND].

Repeat

Push the [3 RPT] button to activate repeat
Track/repeat directory/repeat all.

SCAN

To activate/stop the scan function push the button
[2 SCN]. In scan mode all titles are played for 10
sec.

Supports bit rate from 5 to 384 kbps and VBR
(Variable Bit Rate).

Bluetooth

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The Bluetooth allows you to utilize your vehicle’s
built-in audio system for wireless mobile phone
or music hands free communication. Some
Bluetooth 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 vehicle 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 on Bluetooth
hands free in the places with wind passing
such as air outlet of the air conditioner, etc.
This may cause a malfunction.

• If left in places subjected to direct sun, high

temperature can cause distortion,
discoloration which may result in a
malfunction.

• This system will not operate or may operate
improperly with some 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.

Hands free 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 Bluetooth devices from the pairing list on
the mobile phone.

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

6.After pairing successfully, BT and HPF icons will
light up.
A2DP icon will light up after A2DP
connected

Dial Number

1. Phone dialing
Mobile phone dialing, LCD screen displays dialing
information.

2. Unit dialing

Press [SRC] button swicth to BT /Audio mode
press [5 D+] to choose the DIAL ON function, press
[SEL] button / [<</>>] button and rotate the knob to
input dialing numbers,

Transfer Call

You can switch between hands free call and mobile
phone call. Press the [5 /] button during call.

Answering a call

You can answer an incoming call by pressing the
[5/] button.
Press the [6 /] button to reject an incoming call.

Audio Streaming

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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 vehicle stereo wirelessly
and listen to the tracks through the vehicle ’s speakers.
Please consult your nearest dealer for more information
on the product of wireless audio streaming transmitter
offered.

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.
The system will always return to Radio mode if audio
streaming is disconnected.

BT /Audio mode (A2DP)

Playback/Pause

To pause and resume Playback push button [1>].

Next/Previous Track.

To select the next/previous track push the [<</>>]
button.

Note:

Playing order will depend on Bluetooth audio
player. When the [<</>>] 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, “DISCONN” 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 /Audio mode.

Note:

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

Dimming

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Display and Button Dimming

This radio allows manual or automatic dimming.
Select “DIMMING” in the settings menu and
select one of the following options:

 Select “OFF” to disable Dimming

 Select Manual dimming when the radio is not

connected to the vehicles ignition pin.

 Select Automatic dimming when the Radio is

connected correct to the vehicles ignition-pin.

To adjust your favourite brightness-setting for
display- and button brightness select manual
mode.

Brightness adjustment

Select Manual dimming to adjust Brightness of Display
and Buttons

DAY/Night Selection

Select DIM MAN and change between day mode
and night mode by selecting “DIMDAY“ or
“DIMNIGHT”

Night Brightness adjustment of display and
Buttons

To adjust Night Brightness of the display and
buttons select “DIMNIGHT”.
Then select “LCD Menu” and adjust the brightness
of the Display accordingly.
Then select “Key Menu” and adjust the brightness
of the Buttons accordingly.

Day Brightness adjustment of display and Buttons

To adjust Day Brightness of the display and
buttons select “DIMDAY”.
Then select “LCD Menu” and adjust the brightness
of the Display accordingly.
Then select “Key Menu” and adjust the brightness
of the Buttons accordingly

Manual Mode

Change between Day and Night Mode by
selecting “DIMDAY” or “DIMNIGHT”

Automatic Mode

In automatic mode the display will change
automatically between day and night mode
when the radio is correct connected to the
vehicles illumination pin.

System Setting Item List

Tuner source DAB source AUX/ USB / BT (A2DP) source

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Radio region: Europe

(applicable to DAB feature)

System Setting Item List

Tuner source DAB source AUX/ USB / BT (A2DP) source

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Radio region: Asia/ Japan/ N Africa/ USA

(applicable to DAB feature)

System Setting

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AM/FM Tuner Options

TA

Enable /Disable automatic switching to FM-tuner
mode in case of incoming Traffic announcements.

TA Return

Switch back time in the case that Announcement­Signal can not be detected any more.

AF

Enable/Disable automatic selection of best
audible frequency in FM-Tuner Mode (RDS).

REG

Enable/Disable automatic selection of better
audible frequencies that broadcast different
regional content.

CT

Automatic synchronization of Clock with time
received via RDS-Signal.

DX/LO

Search Level of AM/FM-Tuner.

ST/Mono

Selection of Stereo or Mono output of FM/AM
tuner

AERA SEL

To adjust the AM/FM tuner to your region.

DAB Tuner Options

(applicable to DAB feature)

DAB FMLINK

Enable /Disable automatic switching to FM-tuner
when DAB-Signal drops.

DAB LBND

Enable/Disable L-Band Decoding

DAB ANT

Selection of Active or Passive antenna is
connected.

DLS SCROLL

Enable display of Artist and Song

Bluetooth Options

SCROLL

ON: Display ID3 tag information cyclic: Track­Folder-File-Album-Title-Artist-Track
OFF: Display Track

MIC SEL

Use of integrated Microphone in front panel or
external Microphone connected by rear connector

AUTO CON

To disable/enable Bluetooth connection

Steering Wheel Control Options

Dimming Options

DIMMING

To Select Dimming Mode (OFF, Manual, automatic)

LCD Menu

To Adjust Display brightness

KEY Menu

To adjust Button brightness

DIM MAN

To switch between DAY and Night Mode

Others

MW

To enable/disable MW Reception

LW

To enable/disable LW Reception

BEEP

To enable/disable confirmation signal

Logic

To enable/disable ignition logic

Clock

To adjust hours and minutes

12/24H

To select 12 / 24 h Clock format

SWRC TYPE

Selection of Steering Wheel control type
(Resistance/PWM)

SWRC SET

To enable/disable steering wheel control

Electrical Connections

Wiring Diagram

DAB SMB connector

(applicable to DAB feature)

AM/FM ISO connector

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Pin No Note Pin No Note

3 Telephone mute low 9 Rear R+
4 Ignition 10 Rear R­5 Antenna Remote 11 Front R+
6 Illumination 12 Front R­7 Battery+ 13 Front L+

8 Power Ground 14 Front L­21 SWRC+ 15 Rear L+
22 SWRC GND 16 Rear L­23 Left AUX Input 25 AUX GND
24 AUX Shield GND 26 Right AUX Input
31 Mic+ 32 Mic-

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Trouble Shooting

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 cause fire or electric
shock, immediately stop using it and call the store where you purchased it.

Problem Possible cause Solution
General

The unit will not switch
on.

No sound

The unit or screen does
not work normally.

Mode TUNER

Unable to receive
stations.

Poor quality reception of
radio station.

Mode USB

Unable to insert USB
device

The USB device cannot
be read.

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

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

The unit system is unstable. Press the RESET button.

The antenna is not connected properly. Connect the antenna properly.

The antenna is not fully extended or it is broken. Fully extend the antenna and if broken, replace it with a new one.

The USB device has been inserted the wrong way
around.

NTFS format is not supported.

Turn your vehicle key in the ignition. Check

cable connection. Replace fuse with a new fuse
of the same capacity.

Check the volume or switch the mute function off.

Insert it the other way around.

Check that the file system is in FAT or FAT32 format. Due to different
formats, some models of storage devices or MP3 players may not be
read.

Specifications

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General

Power supply :

12-volt DC or a 24-volt DC negative ground according to
the right radio variant. (Refer to variants table)

Maximum power output:

Suitable speaker impedance:
Dimensions (W x D x H):
Weight:

41 W x 4 channels (4 Ω) for 12-volt variant

4 Ω
188 x 114.7 x 58.5 mm

0.9Kg

Note: for different bit-rate MP3, ESP time are different;
40 seconds only for bit-rate MP3 file of 128Kbps

FM Stereo Radio

Frequency range:
Usable sensitivity:
Frequency response:
Stereo separation:
Image response ratio:
IF response ratio:
Signal/noise ratio:

Refer to AM/FM Tuner table
< 14 dBµ
50 Hz – 10 KHz
≥ 22dB (1KHz)
≥ 40dB
≥ 60 dB
≥ 50dB

AM/FM tuner BAND

FM 87.5 - 107.9MHz 200KHz 100KHz

American

EUROPE*

ASIA

Japan

LATAM

NORTH AFRICA

AM 530 - 1710KHz 10KHz 10KHz
FM 87.5 - 108.0MHz 100KHz 50KHz
MW 522 - 1620KHz 9KHz 9KHz
LW 144 - 288KHz 3KHz 3KHz
FM 87.5 - 108.0MHz 50KHz 50KHz
AM 522 - 1629KHz 9KHz 9KHz
FM 76,0 - 95,0MHz 100KHz 100KHz
AM 522 - 1629KHz 9KHz 9KHz
FM 76,0 - 107.9MHz 50KHz 50KHz
AM 530 - 1710KHz 10KHz 10KHz
FM 87.5 - 108.0MHz 100KHz 50KHz
MW 531 - 1602KHz 9KHz 9KHz
LW 153 - 252KHz 3KHz 3KHz

RECEIVED

FREQUENCY

(applicable to DAB feature)

AUTO

SPACE

CHANNEL

SPACE

AM/MW) radio

Frequency range:
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB):

USB Charging:

Refer to AM/FM Tuner table
< 35 dBµ

0.5A 5V

Note: specifications and the design are subject to change without
notice due to improvements in technology

Bluetooth

Output power 4 dBm (Class 2)
Frequency band

2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz (ISM Band)
Range 10 meters (free space)
Standard Bluetooth 2.0 specification

Declaration of Conformity

Caterpillar Inc. declares the radio has been so constructed that it complies with basic requirements and other relevant
regulations of the European Union directives 2014/53/EU and 2014/35/EU

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FCC

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Opera ti on is sub ject to the following two
conditions:

(1) Thi s d evi ce may n o t c aus e h arm fu l
interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including int erference th at may cause
undesired operation.

(3) Changes or modifications not expressly
appr o ved b y the p art y res p onsi b le fo r
compliance could void the user's 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 t o provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

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 Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled enviro nment.
This equi pment sho uld be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &
your body.

Th is equipment ge ne ra tes uses a nd c an
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

Accessories

Metal sleeve Removal Tools Bezel

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