Pyle PLMR17BTB, Plmr17bts Owner's Manual

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PLMR17BTB

OWNER’S MANUAL

Mobile Audio System

 PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
 Automatic Memory Storing
 Auxiliary Input Function
 Preset Equalization
 USB/ SD Interface
 Bluetooth function
 Detachable Panel

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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 detachable front panel ...... 6

Wiring Connection .............................. 7

Operation ............................................. 8

Location of keys .................................... 8

Switching on/off the unit ........................ 9

Sound adjustment ................................. 9

EQ function ........................................... 9

Display information ............................... 9

Liquid crystal display ............................. 9

Reset function ....................................... 9

Radio operation .................................. 9

Switching to radio mode .................... 9

Selecting the frequency band ............ 9

Selecting station .............................. 10

Automatic memory storing&

program scanning ........................... 10

Station storing ................................. 10

Local function…………………………10
Stereo/mono function………………...10

USB play operation ........................... 10

Selecting tracks ............................... 10

Pausing playing ............................... 10

Previewing all tracks ........................ 10

Repeating the same track ............... 10

Playing all tracks in random ............ 11

Selecting directory up/down ............ 11

Selecting tracks by AS/PS button…..11

SD operation ....................................... 11

Bluetooth operation…………………….11

Remote control ................................. 14

Specification ..................................... 15

Trouble shooting ............................... 16

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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 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/REAR-MOUNT

This unit can be properly installed either

from “Front” (conventional DIN

Front-mount) 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.

DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)

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.

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. Press the release button on the front
panel and remove the control panel

(see the steps of “removing the front
panel”).

4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.

5. 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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Outer Trim Ring

Front Panel

L Key

Sleeve

R Key

53mm

182mm

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INSTALLATION

6. 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.

Tabs

Screwdriver

Sleeve

Dashboard

7. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch
any wires or cables.

8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.

9. 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.

Mounting Bolt

Spring Washer

Plain Washer

Tapping Screw

Hex Nut

Metal Strap

10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install

the unit’s front panel (see the steps of

“installing the front panel”).

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. Press the release button to remove the

front panel.

4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then

pull it out to remove it.

5. 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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INSTALLATION

DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)

If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota), N
(Nissan) located on both sides of the unit
to fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets supplied with your
vehicle.

Dashboard or Console

Screw

Factory Radio
Mounting Bracket

Side View showing
Screw Holes marked

T, N

Screw

To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
Align the screw holes on the bracket with
the screw holes on the unit, and then
tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side.
Note: the outer trim ring, sleeve and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.

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REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL

1. Press the release button ( ) on the
front panel and pull off the front panel.

2. Keep front panel into the case.

INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL

To install the front panel, insert the panel
into the housing and make sure the panel
is properly installed. Otherwise,
abnormality occurs on the display or some
keys will not function properly.

Precautions when handling

1. Do not drop the front panel.

2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when removing or
installing the front panel.

3. Do not touch the contacts on the front
panel or on the main unit body. It may
result in poor electrical contact.

4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.

5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.

6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from
touching the surface of the front panel

7. Do not attempt to disassemble the
front panel.

USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

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WIRING CONNECTION

ISO CONNECTION

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OPERATION

LOCATION OF KEYS

1. (release button)

2. (hang up)/LOU/BND

3. VOL / SEL/ENT (Audio knob)

4. (SEEK UP)

5. /MUTE

6. LCD

7. 1 PAU

8. 4 RDM

9. 2 INT

10. 5 DIR-

11. 3 RPT

12. 6 DIR+

13. AUX IN

14. USB interface

15. 9 LOC

16. SCAN/#

17. 8 EQ

18. 0 DSP

19. 7 MON

20. */+/ AS/PS/SCH

21. IR

22. T-MENU/TRANS

23. （SEEK DOWN）

24. (pick up)

25. Mic

26. MODE

27. SD interface

28. Reset button

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OPERATION

TURN ON/OFF THE UNIT

Press button (5) to turn on the unit.
When the unit is on. Press and hold it for 2
seconds to turn the unit off.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

Press SEL button (3) to select the desired
adjustment mode. The adjustment mode
will change in the following order:

BAS-TRE-BAL-FAD-VOL

BAS: bass
TRE: treble
BAL: balance
FAD: fader
VOL: volume

By rotating the audio knob (3), it is
possible to adjust the desired sound
quality.

EQ FUNCTION

Press EQ button (17) the adjustment
mode will change in the following order:
FLAT---POP---ROCK---CLASS ---EQ OFF

DISPLAY INFORMATION

Press DSP button (18) to show the time
for several seconds. After several
seconds it will return to show the
information.

SET THE TIME

Press and hold DSP button (18) for 2
seconds. The “HH” will flash. Press
button (4) or button (23) to change the
hour. After that press DSP button (18) the
“MM” will flash. Press button (4) or

button (23) to change the minute.

Then press DSP button to confirm.

LOUDNESS

Press and hold the LOU button (2) for 2
seconds to active the LOUD function.

Press it and hold again to cancel this
function.

MUTING THE SOUND

Press MUTE button (5) to mute the sound
output. Press it again to recover the
sound output.

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 (28) 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.

Note: if press RESET button (28), 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 (26) 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 BAND button (2)
shortly to select the desired band. The
reception band will change in the

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OPERATION

following order:

→FM1→ FM2→ FM3 →AM1→AM2

 SELECTING STATION

Press button (4) or button
(23) 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 several
seconds, they will return to seek tuning

mode and “AUTO” appears on the

display.

 AUTOMATIC STORING &

PROGRAM SCANNING

Automatic Storing

Press AS/PS button (20) for 2 seconds
the radio searches from the 87.5MHz
frequency and checks the signal strength
until one cycle search is finished. And
then 18 strong stations are stored into the
corresponding preset number button.

Program Scanning

Press AS/PS button (20) shortly to scan
preset station. The radio is holding at that
preset number for several seconds with
release mute, then searches again.

 MANUAL STOR STATION &

RECALL PRESET STATION

 To receive a station, Press one of the

preset button (1~6) for 2 seconds.
The current station is stored into the
number button. Shortly press the
preset button (1~6) to call the
number’s station.

 LOCAL function

Press LOC button (15) to turn on/off
local function. In LOC ON mode the unit

will reduce the receiving sensitivity when
you search station. That means you can
receive the station that sound is good. It
will ignores the station that sound is not
good. In LOC OFF mode it will increase the
receiving sensitivity when you search the
station. That means you can receive more
stations.

 STEREO/MONO function
Press MON button (19) to select STEREO

or MONO mode. In STEREO mode you can
receive FM stereo signal. In MONO mode the
stereo station will be switched to
monochrome. Sometimes, When the
signal is not good. If you change it to
MONO mode. The noise will be reduced.

USB PLAY OPERATION

In the front panel of the unit, there is an
USB interface (14). You can connect an
USB driver through this interface (14).

When you connect an USB driver through
the interface, the unit will search the MP3/
WMA files and start to play. If a USB drive
is already inserted in the driver. Keep
pressing MODE button (26) shortly until
the USB mode display appears.

SELECTING TRACKS

Press button (23) or button (4) to
move to the previous file or the following
file. The file number shows on display.
Hold button (23) or button (4) to
fast reverse or fast forward. Playing starts
from when you release the button.

PAUSING PLAYING

Press PAU button (7) to pause playing.
Press it again to resume play.

PREVIEWING ALL FILES

Press INT button (9) to play first several
seconds of each file. Press again to stop
intro and resume play.

REPEATING THE SAME FILE
Press RPT button (11) to continuously

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OPERATION

repeat the same file. Press it again to
repeat all the files.

PLAYING ALL FILES IN RANDOM
Press RDM button (8) to play all files in
random order. Press again to cancel the
function.

SELECTING DIRECTORY UP/DOWN

Press DIR- button (10) or DIR+ button (12)

to select directory downward or
upward. If the MP3 disc does not
contain any directory, there is no

function of pressing DIR- button (10) or

DIR+ button (12).
SELECTING FILES BY AS/PS BUTTON

Press AS/PS button it is activated the

“Search file’s number” mode. Rotating
knob (3) to select the file number then
press knob (3) to confirm. The unit
searches the selected file to play. You
also can select the file by following direct
numeric buttons: 0~9 button.

If the file number was selected. The unit
wait for knob (3) for seconds. The unit
searches the file after few seconds, even
if the knob (3) button is not pressed.

SD OPERATION

There is a SD interface (27) on the front
panel of the unit.
When you insert a SD card in the SD
interface, the unit will search the
MP3/WMA files and start to play. The
operation is the same with the USB play
operation described above.
If in other mode, you can also press

MODE button (26) to select SD mode.

Note：

1. The main unit can only support the
standard USB-memory device which is
approved by Microsoft.

2. USB MP3 player is not a standard

which means different brand name or
different models have their own
standard. So our product cannot

support every MP3 player.

3. 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.

CAUTION

When there are important files in the USB
device/SD card, do not connect it to the
main unit to play. Because any wrong
operation may cause files loss. And our
company assumes no responsibility for
this.

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

2) “Car KIT” should appear in the list

on your mobile phone, please select

“Car KIT” and then input password

“0000”.

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

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OPERATION

 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.

 Checking phone book / received /

dialed / missed call (for Android
and Iphone mobile)

Press MOD key it will show “PHONE”

on the display. Short press T-MENU
button (11) it will show the items as
below:

PHONE---RECEIVED---DIALED---MI
SSED

In each item you can use button
(23) or button (4) to check
corresponding number. In the first
time your mobile will receive a
message that the unit will visit your
mobile through Bluetooth. You have to
agree and press “YES” to confirm.

(Note: It is necessary the phone
number is in the phone not in the SIM
card).

 Call out

1) Making an outgoing call by
inputting the phone number

manually.

Press MOD key it will show “PHONE” on

the display. Press key the LCD will
become BLANK. Then you can enter one
number and press knob (3) key to confirm
the dialing. (Note: If you inputted wrong
numbers. You can press the T-MENU key
to cancel wrong numbers.)

2) Redialing the last call

Press MOD key it will show “PHONE” on

the display. Press and hold key the
LCD will become BLANK. In this moment

press key will redial the last phone
number.

3) Making an outgoing call from

the phone book / received /
dialed / missed call (for Android
and Iphone mobile)

Please reference the item “Checking
phone book / received / dialed / missed

call” (left side) then select a phone
number. Press key to dial.

Note: If there are 2 pcs of SIM card in
your mobile phone. When you dial out a
call from the front panel of the unit. The
call will not be able to dial out because
your mobile phone will ask you which SIM
card will be used to dial out. You have to
confirm use SIM1 or SIM2 card then the
call will be dialed out.

 Transfer the call between mobile

phone and unit

During the talking mode, you can press
TRAN button (22) to transfer the phone
call between the mobile phone and the
unit.

 Disconnect the bluetooth
Press and hold SCAN button for 2

seconds. It will disconnect the Bluetooth
between the mobile and unit. Press and
hold SCAN button again the bluetooth will
connect again.

 Bluetooth audio (A2DP function)
Press MODE button (26) it will show

“PHONE” on the display. Then turn on the

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OPERATION

music player of your mobile phone and
playing a song. The sound will come out
from the speaker of the unit. Press PAU
key of the front panel of the unit to
pause/play the song. Press button
(23) or button (4) to select
next/previous song.

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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET(OPTIONAL)

FUNCTION KEY & CONTROL

1. --POWER Power ON/OFF Button

2. MODE Press to change the source.

3. TUNE/SKIP (8) Radio mode: seek/turn down station.
MP3 mode: skip to the previous file or fast reverse.

Letter 8 for MP3/WMA search

4. 7/BND RADIO mode: Band Select.
MP3 mode: letter 7(for MP3/WMA search)

5. 2/SCN Radio mode: Preset number 2.
MP3 mode: Turn on/off the INTRO function.

6. 1/PAU Radio mode: Preset number 1.
MP3 mode: Pause/playing file.

7. 4/SHF Radio mode: Preset number 4.
MP3 mode: Turn on/off the random function.

8. 5/DIR▼ Radio mode: Preset number 5
MP3 mode: Previous directory.

9. VOL▲ Volume Up Button

(Selecting file when search MP3 file)

10. SEL (LOU/ENT) Sound Mode Select Button.

Loudness Button (When press and hold)
(Enter Button for MP3/WMA Operation)

11. TUNE/SKIP (9) Radio mode: seek/turn up station.

MP3 mode: skip to the next file or fast forward.
Letter 9 for MP3/WMA search

12. VOL ▼ Volume Down Button

(Selecting file when search MP3/WMA file)

13. DSP/0 Press DISP to show the time.
(Letter 0 for MP3/WMA search)

14. 3/RPT Radio mode: Preset number 3.
MP3 mode: Repeat one/all

15. AS/PS Radio mode: press it to activate Automatic

Storing/Program Scanning function.

MP3 mode: File search function.

16. LOC FM Local/Distant Select Button

17. 6/DIR▲ Radio mode: Preset number 6.

MP3 mode: next directory.

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SPECIFICATION

GENERAL

Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 97 (D) x 50 (H)
Tone Controls

- Bass (at 100 Hz) : ±10 dB

- Treble (at 10 kHz) : ±10 dB

Maximum Output Power : 4x60 watts
Current Drain : 15 Ampere (max.)

RADIO
For 2 Bands

FM

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

MW

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

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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.

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.
No sound.

Volume is in minimum

Adjust volume to a desired level.

Wiring is not properly
connected.

Check wiring connection.

The operation
keys do not
work.

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

Press the reset button.

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.