VBD1900MP
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio System
• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
• Digital Compact Disc Player
• Automatic Memory Storing
• Electric Undetachable Panel
• Preset Equalization
• Electronic Shockproof (ESP) Function
• CD Changer Control
• Remote Control
CONTENTS
Installation .....................................3
Take out screw before installation...3
DIN Front-Mount (Method A) ..........3
Installing the unit..........................3
Removing the unit........................4
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B) ...........5
Using the front panel ....................6
Wiring Connection ........................7
Operation .......................................8
Location of keys..............................8
Switching on/off the unit ................9
Sound adjustment...........................9
Loudness ........................................9
Set the clock ...................................9
Mute .............................................9
Equalization.....................................9
Subwoofer ......................................9
Liquid crystal display .....................9
Remote sensor ...............................9
ESP function ..................................10
Reset function.................................10
Radio operation...............................11
Switching to radio mode .............11
Selecting the frequency band......11
Selecting station ..........................11
Local/distant................................11
Automatic memory storing &
program scanning........................11
Station storing .............................11
Mono/stereo ................................11
Scan.............................................11
CD operation...................................12
Switching to CD mode ................12
Selecting tracks ...........................12
Pausing playing ...........................12
Previewing all tracks....................12
Repeating the same track............12
Playing all tracks in random ........12
Ejecting a disc .............................12
CDC operation ................................12
Switching to CDC mode..............12
Selecting tracks ...........................12
Pausing playing ...........................12
Previewing all tracks....................12
Repeating individual tracks or
whole CDs ...................................12
Playing all tracks in random ........12
Selecting disc ..............................12
MP3 operation ...............................13
Switching to CD (MP3) mode ......13
Ejecting a disc .............................13
Selecting tracks in single step.....13
Selecting directory up/down .......13
Pausing playing ...........................13
Previewing all tracks....................13
Repeating the same track............13
Playing all tracks in random ........13
Selecting tracks by
AMS/MP3 button.........................13
Display information......................14
Mixed-CD operation
Disc notes .......................................15
Remote Control .............................16
Specification..................................17
Trouble shooting ...........................18
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INSTALLATION
Notes:
• Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
• Before finally installing the unit,
connect the wiring temporarily and
make sure it is all connected up
properly and the unit and the system
work properly.
• Use only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation.
The use of unauthorized parts can
cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of holes
or other modifications of the vehicle.
• Install the unit where it does not get in
the driver’s way and cannot injure the
passenger if there is a sudden stop,
like an emergency stop.
• If installation angle exceeds 30˚ from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
30˚
• Avoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or from hot air,
from the heater, or where it would be
subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properly installed either
from “Front” (conventional DIN Frontmount) or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount
installation, utilizing threaded screw holes
at the sides of the unit chassis).
For details, refer to the following
illustrated installation methods.
TAKE OUT SCREW BEFORE
INSTALLATION
Before install the unit, please remove the
two screws.
Take out screw before installation
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard
having an opening as show below:
53 mm
182 mm
Installing the unit
Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
and then disconnect the cable from
the vehicle battery's negative (-)
terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Insert fingers into the groove in the
right side of the outer trim ring and pull
out to remove it. (You can also
remove the outer trim ring from the left
side.)
4. The two supplied keys release tabs
inside the unit's sleeve so you can
remove it. Insert the keys as far as they
will go (with the notches facing up) into
the appropriate slots at the middle left
and right sides of the unit. Then slide
the sleeve off the back of the unit.
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INSTALLATION
Sleeve
L Key
Outer Trim Ring
R Key
5. Mount the sleeve by inserting the sleeve
into the opening of the dashboard and
bend open the tabs located around the
sleeve with a screwdriver. Not all tabs
will be able to make contact, so
examine which ones will be most
effective. Bending open the appropriate
tabs behind the dashboard to secure
the sleeve in place.
Dashboard
Tabs
Screwdriver
Sleeve
6. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch
any wires or cables.
7. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
8. To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the back
of the unit in place. Use the supplied
hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring
Washer) to attach one end of the strap
to the mounting bolt on the back of
the unit. If necessary, bend the metal
strap to fit your vehicle's mounting
area. Then use the supplied hardware
(Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and Plain
Washer) to attach the other end of
metal strap to a solid metal part of the
vehicle under the dashboard. This strap
also helps ensure proper electrical
grounding of the unit.
Note: to install the short threading terminal
of the mounting bolt to the back of the
unit and the other long threading terminal
to the dashboard.
Spring Washer
Metal Strap
Mounting Bolt
Hex Nut
Plain Washer
Tapping Screw
9. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery's negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring.
Removing the unit
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).
3. Insert fingers into the groove in the
right side of the outer trim ring and pull
out to remove it. (You can also
remove the outer trim ring from the left
side.)
4. After removing outer trim ring and
when the front panel is hidden, insert
both of the supplied keys into the slots
at the left and right sides of the unit,
then pull the unit out of the
dashboard.
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INSTALLATION
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
3
5
6
1
2
4
Tab
1. Factory-installed radio bracket
2. Car radio mounting bracket
3. Screw
4. After aligning the car radio mounting
bracket with the factory-installed radio
bracket, tighten the screws (5 x 5mm)
at 2 places on each side.
5. When fixed factory-installed radio
bracket with the screws, use a
standard-tipped screwdriver to pry the
tabs of the car radio mounting bracket
to make them fit into the holes in the
factory-installed radio bracket.
6. Movable panel frame
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USING THE FRONT PANEL
1.When the front panel is in initial state
and the unit is off, press the right-top
inside button on the back of the front
panel shortly to turn on the unit and
some information will be shown on the
display, then you can press and hold
the button for several second to turn
off the unit. When the unit is on, press
the inside button shortly, the front panel
will turn upside down from State 1 to
State 2 to State 3.
Back of the Front Panel
Inside Button
State 1
CLOSE Button
3. When the front panel is in State 3, press
button, the front panel will slide down
to State 2. Press the
button again to
slide the panel up. When the front panel
is in State 2, you can insert a disc into
the disc slot, and the front panel will
slide up to State 3 automatically. Then
press
button, the front panel will slide
down to State 2 and eject the disc from
the disc slot.
eject Button
Front Panel
State 2
State 3
2.When the panel is in state 3 and the
unit is on, press and hold the
(CLOSE)
button on the front panel to turn off the
unit. Then you can press
(CLOSE)
button shortly to turn on the unit again.
When the unit is on, press the
(CLOSE) button shortly, the front panel
will slide down and turn upside from
State 3 to State 2 to State 1 (the initial
state).
4.When the panel is in state 2 and the
unit is on, press and hold the
button on the front panel to turn off the
unit, and the panel reverts to State 3.
When the panel is in state 2 and the
unit is off, press the
(CLOSE) button
on the front panel shortly to turn on the
unit, and the panel turns to State 3.
When the panel is in State 2 or State 3,
when ACC OFF, the panel turns to State
1.
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(CLOSE)