Pyle PLCDBT95MRB User guide

MOBILE AUDIO SYSTEM

PLCDBT95MRB

• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio

• CD/MP3/WMA Player

• Automatic Memory Storing

• Fixed Panel

USER MANUAL

• Bluetooth function

• Preset Equalization

• Electronic Shockproof (ESP) Function

• USB/SD Interface

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CONTENTS

Installation ............................................. 3

Take out screw before installation ......... 3

DIN Front-Mount ................................. 3

DISPLAY INFORMATION .................. 9

USB play operation ........................... 9

SD operation ..................................... 9

Installing the unit ............................... 3

Removing the unit ............................. 4

Wiring Connection ................................ 5

Operation .............................................. 6

Location of keys .................................... 6

Switching on/off the unit ........................ 7

Sound adjustment ................................. 7

EQ function ........................................... 7

Display information ............................... 7

Liquid crystal display ............................. 7

Reset function ....................................... 7

Radio operation .................................... 7

Switching to radio mode .................... 7

Selecting the frequency band ............ 7

Selecting station ................................ 7

Automatic memory storing&

program scanning ............................ 8

Manually Store Station & Recall Preset
Station…………………………………….8

CD/MP3/WMA operation ................... 8

Switching to CD mode ....................... 8

Selecting tracks ................................. 8

Pausing playing ................................. 8

Previewing all tracks .......................... 8

Repeating the same track ................. 8

Playing all tracks in random .............. 8

Ejecting a disc ....................................... 8

Selecting Directory Up/Down ............ 8

Selecting Tracks by AS/PS /SCH……8

Disc notes.......................................... 10

Bluetooth Operation .......................... 11

Remote Control Handset ................... 12

Specification ...................................... 13

Trouble shooting ................................ 14

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Tabs

Screwdriver

Sleeve

Dashboard

30

53mm

182mm

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 angel exceeds 30°from

horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.

 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-MOUNT
Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard
having an opening as shown below:

Installing the unit

Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.
 Make sure the ignition is turned off, and

then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.

 Disconnect the wire harness and the

antenna.

 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.

 Reconnect the wire harness and the

antenna and be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables.

 Slide the unit into the sleeve until it

locks into place.

 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

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Mounting Bolt

Plain Washer

Tapping Screw

Metal Strap

Spring Washer

Hex Nut

INSTALLATION

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.

 Reconnect the cable to the vehicle

battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring.

Removing the unit
 Make sure the ignition is turned off,

then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.

 Remove the metal strap attached the

back of the unit (if attached).

 Lift the top of the outer trim ring then

pull it out to remove it.
Insert both of the supplied keys into the
slots at the middle left and right sides of
the unit, then pull the unit out of the
dashboard.

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WIRING CONNECTION

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12. USB port

13. AUX jack

14. SD slot

15. “6 DIR+” button.

16. “5 DIR-” button.

17. “4 RDM” button.

18. “3 RPT” button.
19 “2 INT” button.

20. “ ” button.

21. Microphone

1. “BAND” / button.

2. “MODE”/ button.

3. “ ” button

4. “Vol /SEL” button

5. “AMS” button

6. “ ” Seek down button

7. “DISP” button.

8. “ ” Seek up button.

9. IR Sensor

10. LCD display

11. Eject button

OPERATION

LOCATION OF KEYS

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OPERATION

TURN ON/OFF THE UNIT

Press button (3) to turn on the unit.
When the unit is on. Press and hold it for 2
seconds to turn off the unit.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

Press SEL button (4) shortly to select the
desired adjustment mode. The adjustment
mode will change in the following order:
BAS-TRE-BAL-FAD-LOUD-EQ-DX-STEREO-VOL

BAS: bass
TRE: treble
BAL: balance
FAD: fader
LOUD: loudness

EQ: equalization

DX: distance
VOL: volume

By rotating the audio knob (4), it is possible
to adjust the desired sound quality.
Press and hold SEL for 2 seconds. You can
choose the area between USA and
EUROPE by rotating the knob (4).

Rotating the audio knob (4) to change the
minute. Then press DISP button to confirm.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

Exhibit current frequency and activated
functions on the display.

AUXILIARY INPUT

The unit can be connected to a portable
audio player through the AUX IN jack (13).

RESET FUNCTION
RESET button (21) must be activated with

either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.
The RESET button is to be activated for the
following reasons:

a) Initial installation of the unit when

all wiring is completed.

b) All the function buttons do not

operate.

c) Error symbol on the display.

LOUDNESS FUNCTION

In LOUD item you can turn on/off
loudness function by rotating the audio
knob (4).

EQ FUNCTION

In EQ item you can select the preset EQ
mode by rotating the audio knob (4) as
below:
CLASS---POP---ROCK ---EQ OFF

DISPLAY INFORMATION

Press DISP button (7) to show the time for
several seconds. After several seconds it
will return to show the information.

SET THE TIME

Press and hold DISP button (7) for 2
seconds. The “HH” will flash. Rotating the
audio knob (4) to change the hour. After that
press audio knob (4) the “MM” will flash.

Note: if press RESET button (21), the unit

can’t work yet, please use a cotton swab

soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the
socket on the front panel.

RADIO OPERATION

 SWITCHING TO RADIO MODE

Press MODE button (2) to select radio
mode, the radio mode appears in the
display together with the memory band
and frequency.

 SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND

At radio mode, press BND button (1)
shortly to select the desired band.
The reception band will change in the
following order:

→FM1→ FM2→ FM3 → AM1→ AM2

 SELECTING STATION

Press button (8) or button (6)

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OPERATION

shortly to activate automatic seek
function. It will search up/down a station
automatically. Press for 2 seconds until
“MANUAL” appears on the display, the
manual tuning mode is selected. In this
mode you can turn up/down a step
frequency one by one till searched a
station. If both buttons have not been
pressed for 5 seconds, it will return to
seek tuning mode and “AUTO” appears
on the display.

 AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING &

PROGRAM SCANNING

- Automatic memory storing
Press DISP button (7) for 2 seconds,
the radio searches from the current
frequency and checks the signal
strength until one cycle search is
finished. And then some strong
stations are stored into the
corresponding preset number button.

- Program scanning
Press DISP button (7) shortly to scan
preset station. The radio is holding at
that preset number for several
seconds with release mute, then
searches again.

begins.
If a CD is already inserted in the driver:

Keep pressing MODE button (2)

shortly until the CD mode display
appears.

 SELECTING TRACKS

Press (8) or button (6) to move
to the previous track or the following
track. Track number shows on display.
Hold (8) or button (6) to fast
reverse or fast forward. CD play starts
from when you release the button.

 PAUSING PLAYING

Press 1 button (20) to pause CD
player. Press it again to resume play.

 PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS

Press 2 NT button (19) to play first
several seconds of each track on the
current disc. Press again to stop intro
and listen to track.

 REPEATING THE SAME TRACK

Press 3 RPT button (18) to continuously
repeat the same track. Press it again to
Repeat all the tracks.

 MANUALLY STORE STATION &

RECALL PRESET STATION

To received a station, Press one of the
preset button (1~6) for 2 seconds.
current station is stored into the number
button. Shortly press the preset button
(1~6) to directly listen the station that
saved in the corresponding preset
button.

CD/MP3/WMA OPERATION

 SWITCHING TO CD MODE

If there is no CD inserted in the driver:
Gently insert the CD with the printed

side uppermost into the CD
compartment until you feel some
resistance. The CD is drawn into the
driver automatically. CD playback

 PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM

Press 4 RDM button (17) to play all
tracks on CD in random order. Press
again to cancel the function.

 EJECTING A DISC

Press button (11) to stop CD playing
and eject the disc from the disc slot (4).

 SELECTING DIRECTORY UP/DOWN
Press DIR-button (16) or DIR + button

(15) to select previous directory or next
directory. If the MP3 disc does not
contain any directory, there is no
function of pressing DIR- button (16) or
DIR + button (15).

 SELECTING TRACKS BY AS/PS /SCH

BUTTON

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AS/PS

Mode Select

SEL

ENTER

M1

A, B, C, 1

M2

D, E, F, 2

M3

G, H, I, 3

M4

J, K, L, 4

M5

M, N, O, 5

M6

P, Q, R, 6

AF

S, T, U, 7

TA/EQ

V, W, X, 8
PTY

Y, Z, SPACE,9

DSP

_,-,+,0

AUDIO KNOB

CHARACTER SELECT
All the CHARACTER
above

OPERATION

DISP button (7) is assigned as selection

button in MP3/WMA operation.
When pressed, it is activated as selecting
each mode as below:
Search file number => Search File
Name=>Search from folder.

 Searching Track Directly

Press AS/PS button for one time. It
enters into “Searching file number”
mode. Rotating knob (4) to select
the file number then press knob (4)
to confirm. The unit searches the
selected file to play. You also can
select the file by using the numeric

buttons.
If the file number was selected.
The unit wait for knob (4) for
seconds. The unit searches the file
after few seconds, even if the knob
(4) button is not pressed.

 Searching File Name

- Press DISP button for two times. It

enters into “Search File Name”

mode. The unit searches files
that have the same character
which is inputted by the user
pressing the corresponding
buttons listed on the Table 1
below.

 Searching From Folder

Press DISP button for three times.
It enter into “Searching from folder”
mode. Rotating the VOL knob to
select desired folder. After that
press knob (4) to enter the folder.
Rotating knob (4) to select desired
file. And then press knob (4) again
to play.

 DISPLAY INFORMATION

Press DISP button (7) to show some
information, such as the clock, FM
frequency and other contents.

KEY Assigned IN Searching mode (Table 1)

AUDIO KNOB & TUNE /SEEK/TRACK
UP/DOWN buttons:
Searching file and directory during
Navigation.

USB PLAY OPERATION

In the front panel of the unit, there is an
USB interface (12). You can connect an
USB driver through this interface (12).

When you connect an USB driver through
the interface, the unit will search the MP3/
WMA files and start to play. If in other mode,
you can also press MODE button to select
USB mode.

When playing the MP3/WMA files in the
device, the operation is the same with the
MP3 operation described above.

Note：

 The main unit can only support the

standard USB-memory disc which is
approved by Microsoft.

 USB MP3 player is not a standard

which means different brand name or

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Standard

Bit Rate

(kbps)

Supports

Mode

MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3
(44.1kHz)

32,48,64,96,
128,192,256,
320

Stereo

Windows
Media Audio
(44.1kHz)

64,96,128,192

Stereo

ReWritable

OPERATION

Different models have their own
standards. So our product cannot
support every MP3 player.

 When connecting an MP3 player and

there has normal battery in the player
(non rechargeable battery), you should
remove the battery from the MP3
player then connect it to the USB
interface. Otherwise, it may cause
battery burst.

SD OPERATION

There is a SD interface (14) on the front
panel of the unit.
When you insert a SD card in the SD

disc that has important files in it. Because
any wrong operation may cause files loss.
And our company assumes no
responsibility for this.

DISC NOTES
A. Notes on discs:
Attempting to use non-standard shape

discs (e.g. square, start, heart) may

1. damage the unit. Be sure to use round
shape CD discs only for this unit.

2. Do not stick paper or tape, etc, onto the

interface, the unit will search the MP3/WMA
files and start to play. The operation is the
same with the MP3 operation described
above. If in other mode. You can also press

MOD button to select SD mode.

SUPPORTED MP3/WMA DECODING
MODES

The main unit supports MP3/WMA
(Windows Media Audio) decoding modes
as below.

The USB solution can support:

1. Folder: 500 max.

2. File: 999 max.

3. Depth of folder: 8 layers

4. Size: 32 GB

CAUTION

When there are important files in the
USB/SD card, do not connect it to the main
unit to play. And don’t play the CD-R/RW

label side or the recording side of any
discs, as it may cause a malfunction.

3. Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs
will cause misoperation.

B. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable
CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable CDs):

1. Be sure to use discs with following

marks only for the unit to play:

2. The unit cannot play a CD-R and
CD-RW that is not finalized. (Please
refer to the manual of your
CD-R/CD-RW recorder or
CD-R/CD-RW software for more
information on finalization process).

3. Depending on the recording status,
conditions of the disc and the
equipment used for the recording, some
CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be played on

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OPERATION

this unit. (see *1)
*1: To have more reliable play back, please

see following recommendations:

a: Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x

and write with speed 1x to 2x.

b. Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x and

write with speed 1x to 2x.

c. Do not play a CD-RW which has been

written for more than 5 times.

instruction manual of your mobile
phone on how to operate Bluetooth.)

2) “CAR BIT” should appear in the list
on your mobile phone, please select

“CAR BIT” and then input password
“0000”. If it needs a password.

3) When successful paired, the BT
mark will be displayed on LCD.

C. Notes on MP3 files (MP3 Version
Only):

1. The disc must be in the ISO9660 level 1
or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in
the expansion format.

2. When naming a MP3 file, be sure the

file name extension is “.MP3”.

3. For a non-MP3 file, even though the file

name extension is “.MP3”, the unit

cannot recognize it.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

- PRE-PAIR FOR BLUETOOTH

OPERATION

(i) When use Bluetooth, please make
sure the mobile phone supports

Bluetooth function.
(ii) For the different kind of mobile

phone, Bluetooth emissive power has
some difference. To get the best
conversation quality, it is commended
that the distance between the mobile
phone and the unit is within 3m. And

please don’t put any metal object or

any obstacle between the path of the
mobile phone and the unit.

- PAIRING

1) On the mobile phone, select the
Bluetooth set up. (Please refer to the

- Answering / rejecting an incoming

call

When there is a phone is coming in.
Press key to answer the call. Press

key to reject the call.

- Hang up a call
When finished a conversation press

key to hang up this call.

- Bluetooth audio (A2DP function)

Press MOD button (2) it will show “BT” on the
display. Then turn on the music player of your
mobile phone and playing a song. The sound will
come out from the speaker of the unit. Press
key of the front panel of the unit to pause/play the
song. Press button (8) or button (6) to
select next/previous song.

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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET (OPTIONAL)

FUNCTION KEY & CONTROL

1. POWER Power ON/OFF Button

2. MODE Mode Button(S,T,U,7,For MP3/WMA Operation)

3. BND Band Select Button

4. VOL+ Volume Up Button
(Character Select (A, B~8, 9, 0) For MP3/WMA Operation)

5. TUNE/SKIP Tune/SKIP Down Button(W,X,Y,8 For MP3/WMA)

6. SEL Sound Mode Select Button

(Character Shift Right for MP3/WMA Operation)

7. EQ EQ Select Button

8. VOL- Volume Down Button
(Character Select (A, B~8, 9, 0) For MP3/WMA Operation)

9. 1/PAU Pause Button (A,B,C,1 For MP3/WMA Operation)

10. 2/INT Intro Button (D,E,F,2 For MP3/WMA Operation)

11. 4/RDM Random Button (J,K,L,4 For MP3/WMA Operation)

12. 5/DIR- Direct Previous Button

13. 6/DIR+ Direct Next Button

14. 3/RPT Repeat Button(G,H,I,3 For MP3/WMA Operation)

15. DISP Display Button(_,-,+,0 For MP3/WMA Operation)

16. TUNE/SKIP Tune/SKIP Up Button(Y,Z,SPACE,9 For MP3/WMA)

17. AMS Automatic Memory Storing Button

(Mode Select Button for MP3/WMA Operation)

18. MUTE Mute Button

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SPECIFICATION

GENERAL

Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H)
Tone Controls

- Bass (at 100 Hz) : ±10 dB

- Treble (at 10 kHz) : ±10 dB

Maximum Output Power : 4x40 watts
Current Drain : 10 Ampere (max.) (For Normal Power Version)

CD PLAYER

Signal to Noise Ratio : More than 55 dB
Channel Separation : More than 45 dB
Frequency Response : 40Hz – 18 kHz

RADIO
FM

Frequency Coverage 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) 4μV
Stereo Separation >25dB

AM

Frequency Coverage 530 to 1710 kHz
IF 450 kHz
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 36 dBu

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Symptom

Cause

Solution

No power.

The car ignition switch is
not on.

If the power supply is
connected to the car accessory
circuits, but the engine is not
moving, switch the ignition key
to “ACC”.

The fuse is blown.

Replace the fuse.

Disc cannot be
loaded or
ejected.

Presence of CD disc
inside the player.

Remove the disc in the player,
then put a new one.

Inserting the disc in reverse
direction.

Insert the compact disc with the
label facing upward.

Compact disc is extremely
dirty or detective disc.

Clean the disc or try to play a new
one.

Temperature inside the car
is too high.

Cool off or until the ambient
temperature return to normal.

Condensation.

Leave the player off for an hour or
so, then try again.

No sound.

Volume is in minimum

Adjust volume to a desired level.

Wiring is not properly
connected.

Check wiring connection.
Sound skips.

The installation angle is
more than 30 degree.

Adjust the installation angle less
than 30 degree.

The disc is extremely
dirty or defective disc.

Clean the compact disc, then try to
play a new one.

The operation
keys do not
work.

The built-in microcomputer
is not operating properly
due to noise.

Press the RESET button.
Front panel is not properly fix into
its place.

The radio does
not Work. The
radio station
automatic
selection does
not work.

The antenna cable is not
connected.

Insert the antenna cable firmly.

The signals are too weak.

Select a station manually.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

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