Silvercrest CRE-521 User Manual

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1 Preliminary notes

Thank you for selecting our MP3/WMA/OGG car radio SilverCrest CRE-521. In order for you to utilize this device and all its options, we recommend that you read the corresponding instructions in this manual before the initial use of the device, even if you’re familiar with handling electronic devices. Please pay particular attention to the chapter “Important safety instructions” on page 5. Store this manual in a safe location for future reference. If you sell or transfer this device, please be sure to pass along these instructions as well.

2 Copyright

The contents of this manual may not be reproduced, copied or otherwise duplicated in electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or any other form without the permission of our company, nor may they be stored in a search engine nor translated into another language.

3 Declaration

The descriptions and features in the manual only serve as general information and do not represent a guarantee. In order to offer you a product of the highest quality, we reserve the right to make possible improvements or changes without prior notification. For all product descriptions and user instructions, the German version is the ultimately valid reference in the event of possible deviations in other languages.

4 Manufacturer information

JNC Datum Tech GmbH Benzstraße 33 71083 Herrenberg Germany

More information can also be found at:

www.mysilvercrest.de

5 Table of contents

1 Preliminary notes .........................................................................................................................1

2 Copyright.......................................................................................................................................1

3 Declaration....................................................................................................................................1

4 Manufacturer information............................................................................................................1

5 Table of contents..........................................................................................................................2

6 Important safety instructions......................................................................................................5

7 Scope of delivery..........................................................................................................................6

8 Installation.....................................................................................................................................8

8.1 Installing the device 8

8.2 Connecting the antenna 10

8.3 Supply voltage 11

8.4 Speakers 11

8.5 Removal 12

9 Operating unit.............................................................................................................................13

10 Display......................................................................................................................................... 15

10.1 General 15

10.2 Radio Mode 16

10.3 CD Mode 16

10.4 MP3/WMA/OGG-CD Mode 16

10.5 SD/MMC Mode 17

10.6 USB Mode 17

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11 Activation .................................................................................................................................... 18

11.1 Insertion of the operating unit 18

11.2 Removal of the operating unit (theft protection) 18

12 Basic functions........................................................................................................................... 19

12.1 Turning on/off 19

12.2 Changing the volume 19

12.3 Muting the speakers 20

13 Radio (Tuner) Mode.................................................................................................................... 20

13.1 Selection of the radio station 20

13.2 Select the wavelength range 20

13.3 Find and save radio stations 21

13.4 RDS 22

13.5 Traffic Announcements (“TA“, traffic program ”TP“) 22

13.6 Alternative frequencies (“AF”) 23

13.7 Regional programmes (“REG”) 24

14 CD Mode......................................................................................................................................24

14.1 Selecting a CD as a program source 24

14.2 Inserting / ejecting a CD 25

14.3 Playback / pause 25

14.4 Selecting or repeating tracks 26

14.5 Fast forward and backward play 26

14.6 Repeat track (repeat) 26

14.7 Intro 26

14.8 Playing tracks in random order (random) 26

15 USB/MP3/WMA/OGG and SD/MMC Mode.................................................................................27

15.1 Connecting/removing a USB storage medium 27

15.2 Selecting a USB storage medium as data source 28

15.3 Selecting an iPod® as data source 28

15.4 Insert / remove SD/MMC 28

15.5 Selecting SD/MMC as a program source 29

15.6 MP3 functions 29

15.7 Searching for track numbers 29

15.8 Alphabetical search 30

15.9 Searching according to compression type 30

15.10 Skipping forward or backward in increments of ten 30

15.11 Pause 31

15.12 Repeat functions (repeat) 31

15.13 Intro 31

15.14 Random playback (random) 31

15.15 Turning the subwoofer on/off 31

16 AUX IN .........................................................................................................................................32

17 Settings .......................................................................................................................................32

17.1 Menu level 1 32

17.2 Menu level 2 34

17.3 Recording and copying function 38

17.4 Deleting tracks 40

17.5 Factory settings (“RESET”) 40

18 Remote control ........................................................................................................................... 41

18.1 Description of the buttons 41

18.2 Changing the battery 43

19 Product information ...................................................................................................................44

19.1 General information 44

19.2 Technical specifications 45

20 Disposal....................................................................................................................................... 46

21 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 46

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6 Important safety instructions

Please read and strictly observe the following instructions!

 You are not permitted to disassemble, modify or repair the car radio.  Never open the case of the car radio; it does not contain any serviceable parts! If the case is open, there is a risk of fatality

due to electric shock.

 Do not give your car radio and especially the accessories to children. Never let your children use electrical devices without

supervision. Children are not always able to recognize potential hazards. Also keep the packaging films away from children. There is a danger of suffocation.

 The car radio and the accompanying components may not be exposed to dripping or sprayed water. Make sure that no

containers filled with liquid, such as bottles or cups, are placed in the vicinity of the device.

 Make sure that the display is not exposed to any bumps. This can damage the display.  Please familiarize yourself with the different functions of your device before you begin driving. Excessively high volumes can

pose a risk for you and other people in traffic. Therefore always select the volume at such a level that environmental noises (horns, sirens, etc.) can still be perceived.

 Multimedia CDs also contain recordings of files other than audio files. If you play such a CD despite the warning information, it

may result in noises at a volume that endangers traffic. Furthermore, the power amplifier and speakers might get damaged.

 Don’t use the car radio at an excessive volume. This poses a risk to your hearing.  Please only perform lengthy changes of the device settings while the vehicle is parked. Your concentration might be affected

by the changes.

7 Scope of delivery

1. CRE-521 MP3/WMA/OGG car radio

3. Installation frame

2. Case for the operating unit

4. Aux-in connection cable

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5. Screws and nuts

7. User manual

Note:

The design and technical data are subject to change without any notification. Illustrations are not true to scale.

6. Remote control

8 Installation

8.1 Installing the device

Note:

Please observe the following safety instructions for the connection of the device:

 Read the entire installation section before connecting the device.  Disconnect the negative pole of the vehicle battery for the duration of the installation.  Observe the safety instructions by the vehicle manufacturer during this task.  If you need to drill holes for the installation, make sure that no parts of the vehicle are damaged.  The cross section of the plus and minus cable may not be less than 2.5 mm².  Do not connect any plugs or cables from the vehicle to the radio without the appropriate expertise!  Only use the supplied cable to connect the device.  Depending on the build of your vehicle, the installation may deviate from this description.  We do not assume any liability for damages caused by faulty installations or connections, nor any subsequent damages.

Illustr. 8.2

Illustr. 8.0

Illustr. 8.1

Note:

We recommend that you have the device installed by a specialized company. Then you will have created the prerequisites for a problem-free functioning of the device. If at any point during the installation you are unsure that you can correctly connect the device by yourself, contact a specialist. A faulty installation may cause damages to the device and the vehicle electronics.

1. For the installation of the device, please remove the transport safety screws on the CD drive first.

2. Then remove the installation frame from the device with the aid of the disassembly key, by sliding the disassembly keys into the provided openings on the right and left side of the device, as described in Illustr. 8.1. Make sure that the protrusion on the disassembly key (Illustr. 8.2) points away from the device while it is being inserted. Afterwards, the frame can be slid down over the device towards the rear.

3. Now slide the installation frame into the installation slot provided for the car radio.

4. Now attach the installation frame by bending the installation brackets towards the outside with a screwdriver. The frame is properly installed when it can no longer be pulled out, yet also keeps from sliding into the installation slot.

5. Now connect the provided cable set and the antenna corresponding to the Illustr. 8.3 and Illustr. 8.4 as well as the table below to the vehicle’s electric system. Also observe the specifications in sections 8.2 to 8.4.

Contact

Connector pin assignment ISO connector plug (also see Illustr. 8.3 number 7)

Plug A Plug B

1 Rear right (+) – violet 2 Telephone mute Rear right (-) - violet / black 3 Front right (+) - grey 4 Ignition (ACC+) / red Front right (-) – grey / black 5 Car antenna / blue Front left (+) - white 6 Automatic operating unit dimmer / orange Front left (-) – white / black 7 Battery 12V (+) / yellow Rear left (+) - green 8 Ground / black Rear left (-) – green / black

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6. Slide the device into the installation frame until the stop. The device will then audibly lock into place.

7. Attach the front frame and then insert the operating unit.

Illustr. 8.3 Illustr. 8.4

(Cable set is not included in the scope of delivery)

1 Subwoofer output (yellow RCA jack)

2 Line out plug right (red) 3 Line out plug left (white)

4 Antenna connection 5 Fuse 15A

Caution:

This device is distinguished by a high output level. This results in a strong heat generation during the operation. Therefore no cables or other components may be near the device. If their insulation melts, there is the danger of a short circuit or fire.

8.2 Connecting the antenna

The device is designed for antennas with an impedance of 75Ω to 150Ω. To connect the antenna, plug the antenna cable into the antenna socket of the device (black cable, socket

on the rear of the device).

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8.3 Supply voltage

ISO plug A: A4: Attach the connection for +12V operational voltage (diameter at least 2.5 mm² for positive and ground wire) to terminal # 30

(permanent plus) of the vehicle. A5: +12V switching voltage output (max. 0.5 A). When the device is turned on, the switching voltage adjoins contact A5 and

serves to retract or extract an automatic antenna and as operational voltage for antenna amplifiers.

A6: Connection for operating unit light. A7: Connection for +12V trigger voltage. Connect to terminal # 15 of the vehicle. A8: Connect the connection for the ground (diameter at least 2.5 mm² for positive and ground wire) to terminal # 31 (ground) of

the vehicle.

8.4 Speakers

Cable adapter ISO plug B Front speakers

Maximum output for 4-8 Ω speakers 4 x 40W Music output

Caution:

Don’t attach the speaker connections to each other electrically and don’t connect them to ground! This can lead to the destruction of the device. Please pay attention to illustr. 8.5 – 8.7.

B3: right + grey B1: right + violet B4: right - grey/black B2: right - violet/black B5: left + white B7: left + green B6: left - white/black B8: left - green/black

Back speakers

Illustr. 8.5

Illustr. 8.6 Illustr. 8.7

8.5 Removal

Turn off the device. Remove the operating unit and place it into the case. Clamp off the negative pole of the vehicle battery for the duration of the disassembly. First remove the front frame of the device. Then insert the two disassembly keys into the openings on both sides of the front of the device and slide these until the stop. Make sure that the protrusions on the disassembly keys (Illustr. 8.2) point away from the device during the insertion. Slowly and carefully pull out the device. Remove the cable and antenna from the device.

Note:

Make sure that no vehicle cable can cause a short circuit after the device has been unplugged.

9 Operating unit

Front view (level 1)

Button to turn the device on / off

- Volume control dial (turned)

- Settings dial for menu level 1 - VOL, BAS, TRE, BAL, FAD (pressed)

- Settings dial for menu level 2 - INVOL - ADJ TAVOL - EON - REC - TELVOL - DSP - LOUD - LOC – STEREO (if pressed for more than 2 seconds)

Button to mute the device

TA/TP button to turn the traffic alert function on/off

PTY button to select the program style (e.g. jazz, pop, news, etc.)

AF/REG button: Alternative frequency ON/OFF and REG ON/OFF (if pressed longer)

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Radio mode: Station selection buttons 1-6. Pressing for more than 2

seconds stores the current station under this button.

Music mode: Pause button

Repeat track

Scan track (approx. 10 seconds)

Random playback of tracks

MP3/WMA/OGG track - 10

MP3/WMA/OGG track + 10

AS/PS button Radio mode: Automatic station search and automatic station memory

Music mode: Start search. Select according to track number, alphabetical order, code

BAND button Radio mode: Switch for the frequency band as well as the button memory FM1 - FM3, MW1 and MW2 Search and record mode. Confirm selection, start search

Button for station search (lower frequency) and to skip / change the audio track during the music playback (previous track)

Button for station search (higher frequency) and to skip / change the audio track during the music playback (next track)

USB connection for external storage media

AUX-IN jack for the connection of external audio sources

Button to flip down the operating unit

Display

DIS/REC button: Button to record and erase tracks on SD/MMC/USB storage media.

MODE button for the source selection between radio, CD (if inserted), memory card (if inserted), USB (if connected) and AUX-IN

IR sensor (infrared sensor for the remote control)

SD/MMC card slot

CD eject button

Status indicator for the device

- lights up continuously when the operating unit is

flipped open.

- blinks when the operating unit has been removed.

CD slot to insert the CD

Reset button to restore factory default settings. Note: When the factory settings are restored, the clock and the stored radio stations will also be reset or erased

Contacts for the operating unit PLEASE DON’T TOUCH!!

Front view (level 2)

10 Display

10.1 General Display (entire view)

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Display (partial view left)

Level indicator CD status indicator (lights up when a CD is inserted, turns when the CD is being read or played, flashes in

pause mode),

The display of the device can show the following messages during the operation:

EQ CLASS POP

MUTE SW

A sound effect setting is active

The sound effect CLASSIC has been selected

The sound effect POP has been selected

The loudspeakers have been muted

The subwoofer output has been activated

Preset button number of the current radio station, REC blinks while recording.

FLAT ROCK LOUD

LOC

Display (partial view right)

The sound effect FLAT has been selected

The sound effect ROCK has been selected

The LOUDNESS function has been activated The selection of local radio stations has been

activated.

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