PYLE Audio PLCD20CH User Manual

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

PLCD20CH

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DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT DISC CHANGER

Disc Magazine
Compact Disc Changer System

Open

Disc Auto Changer

Compact Disc Auto Changer

CONTENTS

HINTS FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION 2
HOW TO USE THE MAGAZINE 3
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING DISCS 4
INSTALLATION PARTS 5
WIRING 5
RESET FUNCTION 5
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT 6

• Transport Lock Screws 6

• Installation and Wiring Precautions 6

• Position of the built-in anti-vibration Board 7
INSTALLATION 8

• Procedure for Installation on Carpet (Horizontal Position) 8

• Procedure for Installation on Carpet (Vertical Position) 9

• Procedure for Installation on Carpet (At a 45° angle) 10

• Procedure for Installation (Suspended Position) 11
HANDLING THE DISCS 12
TROUBLE SHOOTING 12
CD CHANGER REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 13 - 23

HINTS FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION

This CD Changer is designed to be operated only on +12 volt DC negative ground
systems. The unit cannot be used on +24 volt or positive ground systems.

The unit may not operate correctly in extremely hot or cold temperatures. The unit is
equipped with a built in self-protection circuit. When the temperature reaches a preset
level, the protection circuit halts all unit operations. If this should happen, open a
window and allow the car to cool.

Condensation
Moisture can condense on the laser lens of the CD changer during rainy and humid
days, or right after the heater is turned on in the car. If this should happen the unit
will not operate correctly. To remedy the situation, remove the magazine from the unit
and wait approximately one hour. During this time the moisture will evaporate and the
unit will operate normally.

Remove the magazine from the unit when it is not being used during hot weather and
the CD changer is not used for long periods of time.

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HOW TO USE THE MAGAZINE

Loading a disc

1. Pick the tab on the magazine’s disc tray
and pull out only of the trays.

2. Place the disc on the tray with its play
surface facing down (label surface facing up).

• Each tray can accommodate only one disc.

3. Press the tab on the disc tray to store
the tray back in the magazine.

• Up to ten discs can be loaded.

Installing the magazine

1. Slide the door toward the right.

2. First check that the magazine with the
discs has its top side facing up and it is
pointed in the right-direction for
installation. Push it in until clicks into
place, indicating that it is now locked.

• When the magazine is used for the first

time, it will not lock into place unless the
power supply has been connected.

• Ejecting the magazine

The magazine is ejected by pressing the
eject button ( ).

Label side up

Play side down

Notes:
Be absolutely sure to close the door after
having inserted or ejected the magazine.
Dust or dirt finding its way inside may
cause malfunctioning of the unit.

Eject button

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PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING DISCS

With new discs

The symptoms described below
sometimes occur when new discs
are used:

• The disc is not played even

when it is loaded.

• Operation changes to the next

disc before the first disc has a
chance to be played.

• The same disc is played over

and over again.

• The designated disc is not

played.

These symptoms occur when
there are burrs on the center
hole or outside circumference
of the disc and, as a result, the
disc has not been loaded properly
or the disc catches on something
inside the magazine. In cases like
these remove the burrs using a ball
point pen or similar implement, as
shown in the figure on the right.

Burrs

Remove all plastic particles of burr from
surfaces of disc before loading in
magazine.

Center
hole

Burrs

Outside
circmference

WARNING

Although protective film is being marketed as CD accessories, use of these products
will result in malfunctions and should absolutely be avoided.

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INSTALLATION PARTS

Bracket (A)

x 2

Tapping Screw

(M5 x 12)

x 4

WIRING

Bracket (B)

x 2

DIN 8

Pin Cable

x 1

Hexagonal Bolt

(M6 x 12)

x 4

Seal

x 1

Truss Screw

(M4 x 5)

x 4

Double

Sided Tape

x 2

RESET FUNCTION

Reset button

Connect this cable to the terminal of the
CD player.

The reset button must be activated with
either a ball point pen or thin metal object.
It is to be activated for the following reason:

• Initial installation of the unit when all
wiring is completed.

• Some functions do not operate.

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BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT

Transport Lock Screws

The mechanism in the CD changer is
“locked” into place during shipment by
the transport screws.
Be sure to remove the screws prior to
installation.

Caution
After removing the transport lock screws, place the supplied seals over the screw
holes.
These seals are used to keep dust, which could cause a malfunction, out of the unit.

Installation and Wiring Precautions

1. To prevent a short-circuit.

• Be sure to turn off the ignition and remove the negative (–) battery cable prior to
installation.

Note
If the changer is to be installed in a car equipped with an on-board drive or
navigation computer, do not disconnect the battery cable. If the cable is
disconnected, the computer memory may be lost. Under these conditions, use
extra caution to avoid causing a short circuit during installation.

2. Do not install the unit in the following locations.

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight.

• Where hot air is discharged from the car-heater.

• When proper installation is not possible and where

a great deal of vibration is generated.

3. • Be sure to use the supplied brackets and screws.

• When installing the unit, do not use any screws that are part of the brake or
steering system.

4. This unit cannot be installed in any way except that which is authorized (on its side,
on its end, at a 45° angle or suspended). Installing it with its side facing down
upside down can cause malfunctioning.

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Position of the built-in anti-vibration board

This unit can be installed horizontally (suspended), vertically, and at a 45° angle.
Once the installation position has been decided, it’s necessary to set the position of
the built-in anti-vibration board inside the unit. Please do this before performing the
procedure listed below. Vibration may cause the disc to skip if the unit is used before
properly setting the anti-vibration board.

• At the time of shipping, the built-in anti-vibration board is set for horizontal installation

“0”.

• There are built-in anti-vibration boards on both the left and right sides.

• Set the anti-vibration board position with a screwdriver before attaching the brackets.

For use when unit is installed horizontally or suspended:

Confirm that the built-in anti-vibration board is set to position “0”.

For use when unit is installed vertically:

The built-in anti-vibration board should be set to position “90”.

For use when unit is installed at a 45° angle:

The built-in anti-vibration board should be set to position “45°”.

45°

0

45

90

90

45

0

45

0

90

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INSTALLATION

Procedure for Installation on Carpet (Horizontal Position)

• Confirm that the built-in

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anti-vibration boards on both the left
and right sides are set to the
horizontal installation position “0”.

• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5).

• Attach the left and right brackets (A)
to their respective brackets (B) using
the hexagonal bolts (M6 x 12) and
the hexagonal nuts (M6).

Built-in anti-vibration
board position

Hexagon bolts
(M6 x 12)

Hexagonal
bolts
(M4 x 5)

• Pull back the carpet and determine

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where to attach the unit.

• Stick the supplied double-sided
tape to the bottom of the brackets
(B) and peel off the paper backing.

• Affix the unit to the floor by pressing
in place.

• Using a knife, cut “X”s in the carpet

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directly above the brackets (B) bolts.

• Return the carpet to its original
position allowing the bolts to stick
through.

• Remove the hexagonal nuts and
take off the changer.

• Once more, use the hexagonal nuts
to attach the changer on top of the
carpet.

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