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CE138
User manual
Contents
1 Safety 2
2 Your car audio system 3
Introduction 3
What's in the box 3
Overview of the system 4
Overview of the remote control 6
3 Install the car audio system 7
Connect wires 7
Mount into the dashboard 8
Attach the front panel 9
4 Get started 10
For the rst time use 10
Set the time format 10
Set the clock 10
Select a source 10
Select a listening zone 10
Mute the button beep 11
Install/replace the remote control battery 11
5 Listen to radio 12
Select a tuner region 12
Select a tuner sensitivity 12
Search for a radio station 12
Store radio stations in memory 12
9 Adjust sound 19
10 Additional information 20
Reset the system 20
Replace the fuse 20
11 Product Information 21
12 Troubleshooting 22
13 Notice 23
Care of the environment 23
Trademark notice 23
Copyright 23
14 Glossary 24
6 Play from a storage device 14
Control play 14
Switch tracks 14
7 Play from an iPod/iPhone 16
Compatible iPod/iPhone models 16
Connect your iPod/iPhone 16
Control play 16
Charge your iPod/iPhone 17
8 Listen to an external player 18
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1 Safety
Read and understand all instructions before you
use this device. If damage is caused by failure to
follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
• Modication of the product could result
in hazardous radiation of EMC or other
unsafe operation.
• The device is designed for negative ground
(earth) 12 V DC operation only.
• To ensure safe driving, adjust the volume to
a safe and comfortable level.
• Improper fuses can cause damage or
re. When you need to change the fuse,
consult a professional.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware
for a safe and secure installation.
• To avoid short circuits, do not expose the
device to rain or water.
• The device shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
• Do not place any sources of danger on
the device (e.g. liquid lled objects, lighted
candles).
• Never insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the device.
• Clean the device with soft, damp cloth.
Never use substances such as alcohol,
chemicals or household cleaners on the
device.
• Risk of swallowing batteries! A coin
type battery is bundled, which can be
swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach
of children at all times!
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2 Your car audio
system
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Bitrates: 64-192 kbps and variable
bitrates
• ID3 tag V2.0 or later
• Unsupported les:
AAC, WAV, and PCM les
DRM protected WMA les (.wav, .m4a,
.m4p, .mp4, and .aac)
WMA les in lossless format
What's in the box
Introduction
With this system, you can:
• enjoy audio from a USB storage device,
SD/SDHC card, iPod/iPhone, and external
player,
• charge your iPod/iPhone, and
• listen to radio stations.
You can enrich sound output with these sound
effects:
• Dynamic bass boost (DBB)
• Digital sound control (DSC)
Playable media:
• USB storage device
• Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1
• Class support: MSC (Mass Storage
Class)
• Maximum capacity: 32 GB
• SD/SDHC card
• Maximum capacity: 32 GB
• Files
• File system: FAT16, FAT32
• Maximum number of folders: 99
• Maximum number of tracks/les: 999
• Maximum level of directory: 8
• .mp3 les
Sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
Bitrates: 8-320 kbps and variable
bitrates
• .wma les
Versions: V4, V7, V8, V9 (L1 and L2)
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Check and identify the contents of the package:
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a Main unit (with a sleeve)
b Carrying case (with front panel included)
c Trim plate
d Disassembly tool X 2
e ISO male connector X 2
f Remote control
g User manual
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a
• Unlock the front panel.
b
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press to
select the previous folder.
• Press and hold to access the system
menu.
• Press to select a tuner band.
c
• Return to the previous menu.
• For iPod/iPhone, press repeatedly to
select a control mode: control play on
the iPod/iPhone or on this system.
d LCD screen
e
• Connect to a USB storage device.
• Connect to a compatible iPod/iPhone.
f MP3-LINK
• Connect to the audio output socket
g
• Start, pause, or resume the play of
• In radio mode, press to select the
g
(usually the headphone socket) of an
external device.
tracks.
preset radio station of No. 6.
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• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 6.
h
• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 5.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 5.
i
• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 4.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 4.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press
repeatedly to select a play mode: play
all tracks randomly ([SHU ALL]), play
tracks in the current folder or album
randomly ([SHU FLD]/[SHU ALBM]),
or play all tracks in the storage device
in sequence ([SHU OFF]).
j
• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 3.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 3.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks, press
repeatedly to select a repeat mode.
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• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 2.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 2.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage
device, press to access the folder list.
l
• In radio mode, press to select the
preset radio station of No. 1.
• In radio mode, press and hold to store
the current radio station at channel
No. 1.
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage
device, press to access the track list.
• Press to access the music menu of an
iPod/iPhone.
m
/DSP
• Press repeatedly to display available
information about the current track.
• Press and hold to display the set clock.
n AS/SOURCE
• Press repeatedly to select a source.
• In radio mode, press and hold to
activate the automatic search of radio
stations.
o
• Press repeatedly to select a preset
sound equalizer.
• Press and hold to activate the setup of
bass, treble, balance, and fader.
p
• Press to turn on the system.
• Press and hold to turn off the system.
• Press to mute the speakers or release
them from mute status.
• Press to conrm an option.
• Rotate to switch between menu
options.
• Rotate to adjust the volume level.
q
• For .wma and .mp3 tracks on a storage
device, press to select the next folder.
• Press and hold to activate the selection
of listening zones.
• Press to select a tuner band.
r
/
• Tune to a radio station.
• Press to skip to the previous/next
track.
• Press and hold to rewind a track or
search fast forward.
s
• Press to enable or disable the
maximum volume.
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• Press and hold to enable or disable
the DBB (dynamic bass boost) sound
effect.
t BAND
• Press repeatedly to select a tuner band.
u Slot for SD/SDHC card
• Insert an SD/SDHC card.
v RESET
• Press to reboot the system.
Overview of the remote
control
c /
• Tune to a radio station
• Skip to the previous or next track.
• Press and hold to rewind a track or
search forward fast.
d SOURCE
• Select an source.
e EQ
• Select a preset sound equalizer (EQ).
f OFF/
• Turn the system on or off.
• Mute the speakers or release them
from mute status.
a
b
c
d
a VOL +/VOL -
• Adjust the volume.
b
/
• Select a tuner band.
• Toggle through menus.
• Select an MP3/WMA folder.
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3 Install the car
Connect wires
audio system
Caution
Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.
•
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the adjustment accordingly. If you have
any question regarding installation kits, consult
your local retailer.
Note
This system is designed for negative ground (earth) 12V
•
DC operation only.
• Always install this system in the car dashboard. Other
locations can be dangerous as the rear of the system
heats up during use.
• To avoid short-circuit: before you connect, make sure
that the ignition is off.
• Make sure that you connect the yellow and red power
supply leads after all other leads are connected.
• Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.
• Make sure that the leads do not get caught under
screws iron parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
• Make sure that all ground (earth) leads are run to a
common ground (earth) point.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe
and secure installation.
• Improper fuses can cause damage or re. When you
need to change the fuse, consult a professional.
• When you connect other devices to this system, make
sure that the rating of the car circuit is higher than the
total fuse value of all the connected devices.
• Never connect speaker wires to the metal body or
chassis of the car.
• Never connect speaker wires with stripes to one
another.
Note
Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with
•
electrical tape.
• Consult a professional to connect wires as instructed
below.
1 Check the car's wiring carefully and
connect them to the the supplied ISO
male connectors.
ISO male connectors Connect to
a Green strip, black-
edged green strip
b White strip, black-
edged white strip
c Gray strip, black-
edged gray strip
d Purple strip, black-
edged purple strip
e Red strip Ignition key +12V
f Blue strip Motor/electric antenna
g White-edged blue
strip
h Black strip Ground
i Yellow strip To the +12V car
Rear left speaker
Front left speaker
Front right speaker
Rear right speaker
DC when ON/ACC
relay control lead
Amplier relay
control lead
battery which is
energized at all
times
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