PLCD14MRKT
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio System
• MP3/CD Player
• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
• Compact Disc Player
• Automatic Memory Storing
• Full Detachable Panel
• Preset Equalization
• Electronic Shockproof (ESP) Function
• Auxiliary Input Function
• Remote Control
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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
Faceplate release..................................9
Sound adjustment.................................9
Loudness ..............................................9
DISPLAY................................................9
Mute ......................................................9
Equalization...........................................9
Display (8) .............................................9
Auxiliary input........................................9
Remote sensor......................................9
ESP Function ........................................9
Reset function.......................................9
Radio operation ..................................10
Switching to radio mode...................10
Selecting the frequency band...........10
Selecting station ...............................10
Automatically memory storing & program
scanning ...........................................10
Station storing ..................................10
Local/distant .....................................10
Mono/stereo .....................................10
CD operation.......................................10
Switching to CD mode......................10
Selecting tracks ................................10
Pausing playing ................................10
Previewing all tracks.........................10
Repeating the same track.................10
Playing all tracks in random..............11
Ejecting a disc ..................................11
MP3 operation ...................................11
Switching to CD (MP3) mode............ 11
Ejecting a disc................................... 11
Selecting tracks in single step........... 11
Pausing playing................................. 11
Previewing all tracks ......................... 11
Repeating the same track ................. 11
Playing all tracks in random .............. 11
Selecting tracks by AMS/D-AUD
button ...............................................11
Display information ........................... 12
WMA operation ...................................12
Remote Control Handset ....................13
Disc notes ...........................................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 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. 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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INSTALLATION
Sleeve
L Key
Outer Trim Ring
Front Panel
R Key
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.
Dashboard
Tabs
Screwdriver
Sleeve
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.
Spring Washer
Metal Strap
Mounting Bolt
Hex Nut
Plain Washer
Tapping Screw
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.
Side view showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N
Factory Radio
Mounting
Bracket
Screw
Dashboard or
Console
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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