Pyle PLCD-24 Owners manual

PLCD24

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ANTI-THEFT FULL DETACHABLE SYSTEM

AUTO-LOADING COMPACT DISC PLAYER

AM/FM-MPX WITH MANUAL TUNING RADIO

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BASIC OPERATION

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LOC
RPT

LUD
RDM

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TEUN

STEREO

AF TA LOUD

CAR COMPACT DI SC PLAYER

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AF

7

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EJ

WRP

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REL

LOC
RPT

LUD
RDM

L BANDMO/INTEQ CLOCK MUTE

UNSETE

CAR COMPACT DI SC PLAYER

MUTE DSP ST LOC INT RDM RPT

LOUD

TRACK

EJ

WRP

1. RELEASE BUTTON

Press it to detach the front panel when you want to take the unit away.

2. LOC/RPT BUTTON

LOCAL/DISTANCE MODE:
When in the radio mode, press it to select local or distance broadcast station receive
sensitivity. The word LOC will appear on LCD during local state.
Attention: During AM mode, LOC is non-functional.
REPEAT MODE:
During CD mode. Press RPT button to repeat a single track.

3. LUD/RDM BUTTON

LUD MODE:
When reduce the volume to half level, press it to enhance the bass effect.
RDM MODE:
During CD mode, press it and hold for 5 seconds, it display “RDM” and Random
function performs.

4. CDP/AF (FOR RDS) BUTTON

When in RADIO mode, press the button to change into CD playing, press it again to
pause the CD playing, press it again to return back to CD playing. AF [ALTERNATIVE
FREQUENCIES] (FOR RDS ONLY)

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BASIC OPERATION

1. By pushing short.

1) RADIO mode
changed the mode to CDP mode.

2).CDP mode
changed the PLAY mode to PAUSE mode and vice versa.

2. By pushing long.
It is engaging whether "AF SEARCH" mode ON or OFF.
If "AF SEARCH" mode is turned on, the 1'st AF is displayed on the LCD. All the AF
list can be shown by pressing "DISPLAY" key during "AF SEARCH ON" mode.
When AF is shown, the display mode changes to the frequency if the user changes
the frequency. RDS signal is NOT received during AF search mode.
This mode is released after few seconds. But, this mode is NOT released during
changing the tunned frequency to search AF.

5. EJECT BUTTON

Press it to eject the CD DISC.

6.7.TRACK UP/DOWN BUTTONS

During CD mode, press
Hold the

button allow you to skip forwards.

8. TUNING BUTTON

Rotate TUNING knob clockwise or anticlockwise to adjust the frequency upward or
downward.

9.10.11. SEL( AUDIO MODE SELECT) / +/- BUTTONS

Press SEL button to change the mode in the sequence of

VOL BAS TRE BAL FAD

(Volume) (Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader)

button allow you to track forwards.

A. The volume level can be adjusted at any time by pressing the audio level+ or ­ button as select mode has been initially defaulted at volume mode.
B. The volume level is also obtained by stepping through the SEL button until the
function VOL is displayed and then press + or - button to adjust the sound level.
C. Press and hold the + or - button to adjust the sound level.
D. Adjust sound balance between front and rear speakers by using + and - buttons.

12. EQ BUTTON

Press it to switch between 3 preset equalizer curves: POP, CLAS, ROCK. The sound
quality will be changed.

13. MO/INT BUTTON

MO MODE: Press it to select mono or stereo mode.
INT MODE: During CD mode, press “INTRO” button to hear the first 10 seconds of
each track on the disc. Press this button again to restore the player to its normal
play mode.

14. CLOCK ADJUSTMENT BUTTON

1. “NO AF SEARCH” mode.
When pressed short, it is operated as the conversion of each
display mode as follows:

- In FM mode : (PS) ->(CLOCK)-> FREQ. -> (PTY) ->

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BASIC OPERATION

- In CDP mode : CDP -> (CLOCK)-> (PS)->FREQ. -> (PTY) ->
Each displaying time is 5 sec, and comeback to 1'st position after 5 sec.
When pressed long, until time flashes. and you can adjust time now.
To adjust hour:
with time be flashed on display, push the tune
When adjustment is completed, release the button.
To adjust minute:
with time be flashed on display, push the tune
When adjustment is completed, release the button.

2. "AF SEARCH" mode.
When "AF SEARCH" mode is selected ("AF" segment is turned on), Pressed short,
it shows each "AF" sequentially.

15. MUTE BUTTON

Press it to eliminate the sound immediately.

16. BAND/TA ( FOR RDS) BUTTON

Press it to select your desired radio band and the band which is selected will be
displayed on LCD.
TA function [TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT] BUTTON (FOR RDS ONLY)
When pressed short,

1). RADIO mode
Depending on the installed option diode matrix, LW/MW/FM band is toggled
cyclically through the tuning bands.

-> FM -> MW -> LW (for 3 bands Europe) or

-> FM -> MW -> (for 2 bands Europe) or

-> FM -> AM -> (for 2 bands USA) or
Refer to the explanation of diode matrix.

2). CDP mode
changed the mode to Radio mode.
When pressed long, it is engaging whether TA mode on or off.
When TA mode is on and a traffic announcement is transmitted:
TA (INFO) - When the unit was in CDP mode, it will switch temporarily to radio mode.

- If the volume level was under the threshold point it will be raised to the threshold
point.
But the user changed the volume level which was more than the threshold point.
(min .TA volume level), it will be set to the last level.
When TA mode is on,TA of individual segment is turned on.

- When a TP station is received,TP of individual segment is turned on.
The current traffic announcement is canceled by pressing this key. But the TA mode
will not be off.

17. POWER BUTTON

Press it to turn on or off the unit.

button to adjust hour.

button to adjust minute.

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ELECTRIC CONNECTION

FOR 4X7W or 4X25W

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

RED

IGNITION

SWITCH (B+)

MEMORY (B+)

GROUND(B-)

AUTO

ANTENNA

FRONT

LchSPK

YELLOW

BLACK

0.5A

FUSEBOX

5A

(OR 10A)

BLUE

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

FRONT RCA
OUTPUT CABLE (optional)

GREY

GREY/BLACK

RCH RED

LCH WHITE

FRONT

RchSPK

REAR

LchSPK

GREEN

GREEN/BLACK

VIOLET

VIOLET/BLACK

REAR

RchSPK

FOR 2X7W

ANTENNA CONNECTOR

RED

IGNITION(B+)

MEMORY (B+)

GROUND (B-)

ANTENNA

LEFT

SPEAKER

POWER

0.5A

YELLOW

BLACK

(OPTIONAL)
BLUE

3A

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

(GREY)

RCA CABLE

( FOR RCA LINE-OUT VERSION ONLY)

GREY

GREY/BLACK

RCH RED

RCH WHITE

RIGHT
SPEAKER

NOTE:
In spite of having any kinds of speaker system, must use 4 ohms impedance of speaker
to reduce the distortion during high volume level.

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INSTALLATION

HEX NUT

SPRING WASHER

PLAIN WASHER

PLAIN WASHER

TAPPING SCREW

DASH BOARD

METAL MOUNTING STRAP

CONSOLE

SLIDE BRACKET HOUSING

HEX BOLT

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DISC NOTES

DISC PLAY:
Cleaning discs
Before playing, clean the disc with a clean, lint-free.
Flip the disc in the direction of the arrow.

NOTE:
Do not use so solvents such as benzine, thinners. Commercially available
cleaners or anti static spray damage the unit.
Insert a disc with the label surface down. Doing so may damage the unit.

Label
surface up

NOTE:
Do not try to insert another disc when one has been already inserted.
Doing so may damage the unit.
Handle the disc by its edge. And to keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts. Or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in
temperature.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Supply voltage : 12V DC (11V-15V), test voltage 14.4V, negative ground
Current consumption : Less than 5A
Audio signal output
characteristics : (1) Frequency response 20 Hz-20 KHz

(2) S/N ratio 85 dB (JIS)
(3) Wow and Flutter Below measurable limits

For 3 Bands For 2 Bands For 2 Bands
(Europe) (Europe) (U.S.A.)

FM FM FM

Frequency Coverage : 87.5 to 108 MHz 87.5 to 108 MHz 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF : 10.7 MHz 10.7 MHz 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB) : 20 dBu 20 dBu 20 dBu
Stereo Separation : > 30 dB > 30 dB > 30 dB

MW MW AM

Frequency Coverage : 522 to 1620 KHz 522 to 1620 KHz 530 to 1710 KHz
IF : 455 KHz 455 KHz 455 KHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) : 40 dBu 40 dBu 40 dBu

LW (optional)

Frequency Coverage : 145 to 180 KHz
IF : 455 KHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) : 45 dBu

Note:
Specifications and design are subject to modification, without notice, due to
improvements in technology.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. Should any of the
problems persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.

Symptom Cause Solution

No power. The car ignition switch is If the power supply is properly

Disc cannot be Presence of disc inside Remove the disc in the player,
loaded or ejected. the player. then put a new one.

No sound. Volume is in minimum.

Sound skips. The installation angle is Adjust the installation angle less

not on. connected to the car accessory

terminal, switch the ignition key
to “ACC”.

The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse.

Inserting the disc in reverse Insert the compact disc with
direction. the label facing upward.

The disc is extremely Clean the disc or try to play a
dirty or defective. new one.

Temperature inside the car Cool off or until the ambient
is too high. temperature return to normal.

Condensation. Leave the player off for an hour,

then try again.

Adjust volume to a desired level.

Wiring is not properly Check wiring connection.
connected.

more than 30 degrees. than 30 degrees.

The disc is extremely dirty Clean the compact disc, then
or defective disc. try to play a new one.

The operation keys The built-in microcomputer Press the RESET button.
do not work. is not operating properly Front panel is not properly fixed

The radio does not The antenna cable is not Insert the antenna cable firmly.
work. connected.

due to noise. into its place.

The signals are too weak. Select a station manually.

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