Vdo dayton CD 1217 User Manual

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RESET

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1. Detachable front release button 16. Radio preset 6 button

2. Volume rotary button 17. Radio preset 5 button

3. Power ON/OFF button 18. Radio preset 4/CD SHUFFLE button

4. Display button 19. Radio preset 3/CD REPEAT button

5. CD slot 20. Radio preset 2/CD SCAN button

6. LCD display 21. Radio preset 1/CD PAUSE button

7. AST/P.SCAN button 22. SEL button (to set Vol., Bass, Treble,

8. LOUD/BAND button Balance & Fader)

9. CD eject button 23. SOUND button (to select Flat, Classics,

10. TUNE/TRACK up/forward button Pop, Rock & DSP OFF)

11. TUNE/TRACK down/backward button 24. Mute button

12. SOURCE/Illumination button 25. Blinking LED

13. AF button 26. Reset button

14. TA button 27. Detachable unit connector

15. PTY button

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(A)

(B)

* For CD 138 model only

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BEFORE YOU START...

Thank you for purchasing this VDO product
which has been designed and manufactured
to the highest standards and subjected to
rigorous testing.

Kindly familiarise yourself with the product
by reading this user manual. Keep this
manual handy in your car for future
reference.

This manual covers the following models:
CD 138 and CD 136

The main differences between them are as
follows:
Power - 4 x 50W (CD 138)

- 4 x 35W (CD 136)

2 Channel line-out - only CD 138

IMPORTANT

This device has been designed and
produced according to applicable Safety
Regulations. Please read carefully the
instruction manual and use the device as
intended.

CONTENTS

Connection................................................4

Hints for correct and safe operation..........5

Installation .................................................5

How to remove and install the front panel

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General operation......................................7

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

RDS operation...........................................8

Advanced RDS settings ............................9

CD operation .............................................9

Maintenance............................................10

Specification............................................11

Trouble shooting......................................12

HINTS FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERATION

This unit is designed to be operated only
+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 factory preset level,
the protection circuit halts all unit operation.
If this happen, let the unit settles to the car
ambient temperature before it get back to
normal operation.

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 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 your nearest dealer if installation
requires 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 the installation angle exceeds 30° from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.

• If for any reason, the fuse is blown, only
replace with an automotive blade fuse of
the same rating.

• 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” (JIN or Japanese) mounting.
For details, refer to the following illustrated
installation methods.

English

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