VDO DAYTON CR 2101 User Manual

3139 166 1055.1A

INSTALLATION

If your car is equipped with ISO connectors,
simply insert them in connectors of the car radio.
If not, you can use an adaptor cable (Refer to the
table on the separate installation card). Ensure all
cables are installed so that they cannot be
damaged by sharp edges or moving parts.

PREPARATION

Voltage and polarity: The set must be connected

to a 12V car battery with negative terminal to
earth (car chassis). Installation in vehicles not
fulfilling these requirements could result in
malfunction, damage or fire.

Warning: To prevent short-circuiting, disconnect
the negative car battery terminal until the set has
been mounted and connected (fig.1 See separate
installation card).

CONNECTOR A (fig.2)
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

• Red lead A7 : Connect to a permanent 12V
supply. This is the main power supply. Ensure
this connection can handle a current of 10A.

• Yellow/red lead A4 : Connect to a switched
12V supply (switched on/off by car ignition).

• Brown lead A8: Connect to earth (car
chassis).

This connection set up will enable you to make
full use of the ON/OFF LOGIC function of this set
limiting the use of the set to 1 hour after removal
of the ignition key. If this feature does not appear
to be functioning as expected you may require
an adapter cable (EA6259). See reverse of
installation card.

OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS (fig. 2)

• Pink lead A1 * (SDVC AND SPEED
WARNING) :

Speed Dependent Volume Control

automatically increases and decreases the
volume as a result of the car's speed.
Speed Warning can be used to inform you that
you are exceeding a certain speed.

• Connect pin A1 to a signal from the
speedometer of your car. Some cars are
already prepared for it (e.g. certain VW &
Vauxhall/Opel cars), please consult your dealer.

If not, you may need a more detailed
installation requiring extra equipment to
enable your car to become compatible.

This can only be accomplished by persons
familiar with automotive electrical and
mechanical systems. After connection see

‘SPECIAL FUNCTIONS’.

* Depending on version

• Blue lead A5 (Electronic/Motor Aerial) :

This radio can provide a 12V signal for the
control of an automatic motor aerial or the
supply of an electronic aerial by connection.
Do not use this connection for the supply lead
of the aerial motor!

• Orange lead A6 (Pilot light) : Connect to
the dashboard illumination wiring of the car.
When the car headlights are switched on, the
backlight to the power key remains illuminated
(even when the radio is switched off). When
the set is on with this connection , the
brightness of the display is reduced.

CONNECTOR B (fig.2)
Loudspeakers (use 4 ohm loudspeakers
only)

• Do not connect any of the loudspeaker leads
to earth or directly to a booster/amplifier or via
an external fader!

• Connecting 4 loudspeakers

Front Rear
Left+ Green [B5] White [B7]
Left- Green/black [B6] White/black [B8]
Right+ Grey [B3] Blue [B1]
Right- Grey/black [B4] Blue/black [B2]

– To check the loudspeaker connections keep

the 'SCAN' key pressed and switch on the set.
To cancel switch off the set.

BLUE CONNECTOR C * for a Digital CD
changer (available separately) (fig. 3)

• You can only connect the following CD changer

with a digital output to this set :

- CH0400 or CH0600 or CH1000

Useful tips

Recommended connection instructions between
the CD changer and headunit :

1. Ensure that the Connector A (power supply) is

removed from the headunit.

2. Finish all connections between the CD changer

(see mounting instructions for the CD changer)
and the headunit.

3. Reconnect the Connector A (power supply) to

the headunit.

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10

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OTHERS CONNECTIONS (fig.2)
Line-output *

• You can connect a power amplifier (with 2
additional loudspeaker) to this set with the RCA
cable.

– Connect Red socket to Right channel and white

socket to Left channel.

– Connect Blue wire to Amplifier Remote on/off.

Wired Remote Control

You can connect a wired remote control to this
set. Please note that you can also use an infrared
remote control* with this set.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR * (available

separately)

• You can connect a temperature sensor to this
set to automatically give a visible and audible
warning when the outside temperature
becomes lower than 3oC to warn of the
possibility of frost or black ice. The outside
temperature can also be shown by pressing
the 'DISPLAY' key.

– See the mounting instructions for the sensor.
– Connect the temperature sensor to the

connector marked (see separate installation
card).

– See INITIAL SETTINGS; select Option 'TEMP'

and set the Choice to 'C' (Celsius) or 'F'
(Fahrenheit).

This device is an aid only and cannot be

used to determine exact road conditions.
Use your own judgement at all times to decide
whether it is safe to continue driving.

TELEPHONE IN

• If your car telephone or the car kit of your mobile
phone provides both the mute signal and
loudspeaker connection, its output can be
amplified through the car's front speaker.

– Connect the telephone mute wire to Pink lead

wire (TEL. MUTE).

– Connect connector F (yellow) to the

loudspeaker output of your car phone or car
kit.

– See INITIAL SETTINGS; select
1 Option 'TEL' and set the Choice to 'IN'
2 Option 'PHONE' and set the Choice to 'LO' or

'HI' according to phone type.

Useful tips

Do not operate cellular phones near the set or
even in a car without using an outside antenna, it
may cause disturbances to all electrical systems
in the car.

REAR STUD

Screw rubber buffer E onto fixing stud at rear of
set.

AERIAL

Fix antenna adaptor * (EA6257/00) if needed.

• Insert aerial plug into aerial socket (good
reception is only possible with a good aerial).

Pink lead wire (Telephone mute)

• If your car telephone or the car kit of your mobile
phone provides a mute signal, it can be used to
automatically interrupt the set's sound output.

– Connect the telephone mute wire to Pink lead

wire (TEL. MUTE).

– See INITIAL SETTINGS; select
1 Option 'TEL' and set the Choice to 'MUTE'
2 Option 'PHONE' and set the Choice to 'LO' or

'HI' according to phone type.

* Depending on version

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MOUNTING

METAL SLEEVE (fig.4)

• Install the metal sleeve (dimension 182x53 mm) in the dashboard. For optimal performance of

the CD player*, the metal sleeve should be positioned horizontally (between -10o and +30o).

• Fix metal sleeve into place by pressing the metal tags outwards using a screwdriver.

MOUNTING RADIO

This radio can be properly installed either from conventional Front Mounting or Rear Mounting.

FRONT MOUNTING

• Slide the radio into the metal sleeve until the springs at either side of the radio snap into the openings

of the sleeve (fig.5).

• Finally reconnect the negative car battery terminal (fig.6).

REMOVING RADIO (using the two U- brackets supplied)

• Remove the front, see 'SECURITY', 'DETACHABLE FRONT'.

• Insert both U-brackets into the holes on the front of the set until they lock. Pull out the radio (Fig.7).

REAR MOUNTING (fig.8)

• Remove the trimplate around the front panel and the side springs.

• Select a position where the screw holes of the mounting bracket and the screw holes of the radio

become aligned and tighten the screws at 2 places on each side.

• Only use M5 screws that are not longer than 6mm.

REPLACING FUSE (Fig. 2)

• Replace with a 10A blade-type fuse. The new fuse must be of exactly this value and type otherwise

the set will not be adequately protected. Ignoring this procedure may lead to damage to the set,
which will invalidate the guarantee.

INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION

• Most modern cars have sufficient interference suppression. If you experience interference generated

by the car, consult your garage.

LEGEND

Briefly press the key.

Press and hold the key.

Press the key until you hear a

confirmation beep.

Turn the rotary knob.

Useful tips

* Depending on version

ENVIRONMENT

This booklet is printed on low-chlorine
recyclable paper that can be used for
recycling.

CHECK BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE

There may be times when you suspect that your
car radio is not functioning as you expected it to.
Before calling for service, please read the
operating / installation instructions and check for
useful tips under each section. You may find that
an apparent malfunction can easily be rectified.

If you still have to send your set for service, always
send the complete set (with detachable front). Do
not try to open the set to service it yourself.

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SECURITY

For theft protection this set is provided with the
following security features :

DETACHABLE FRONT

Take the detachable front with you when leaving
the car. Keep it in its protective cover. Always
replace the detachable front before starting to
drive.

REMOVING THE FRONT

• Open the front (1).

• Push the button in the direction of the arrow as

shown (2).

• Remove the front (3).

REPLACING THE FRONT

• Insert the front until it clicks into position.

SECURITY LIGHT

• When the car ignition is switched off and the
detachable front is removed, the red light
flashes.

Useful tips

You can switch off the flashing warning light.

• See INITIAL SETTINGS; select Option 'LED'
and set the Choice to 'OFF'.

SECURITY WARNING STICKERS

• Stick the supplied 'Security' warning stickers
on your car windows.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

This set has a unique identification number (stated
on the 'Security card'). This card is required as a
proof of ownership when the set is stolen, when
the detachable panel is lost or when requesting
service.

• Remove the 'Security card' before installing the
set. Do not keep the 'Security Card' in your car.

To ensure good connection between the set and
the detachable part, it is advisable to clean the
connectors with a cotton swab from time to time.

* Depending on version

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INITIAL SETTINGS

It is possible to modify many of the set's initial settings according to your preferences.

• Enter the Initial Settings menu.

• Select one of the option you want to modify

• Alter the Choice.

• Leave the Initial Settings menu :

The set automatically leaves the Initialisation mode about 1 minute after your last operation.

Option Choice Usage

( or )( or )

TEMP * [NO, C, F] Select the desired temperature format (when a temperature

SPD * [NO, KM/H, MPH] Select 'KM/H" or 'MPH' to activate speed warning (only

SDVC * [OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4] Select the speed dependent volume control level (only when

TEL [NO, IN*, MUTE] – Select 'NO' if no car phone is connected to the set.

PHONE [LO, HI] Select 'LO' or 'HI' according to phone ('LO' in most cases).

LOGI [ON, OFF] Select 'ON' to limit the use of the set to one hour when

LED [OFF, ON] Select 'OFF' to switch off the flashing warning light when the

LOUD [OFF, ON] Select 'ON' to activate dynamic loudness control.

BASS [80, 40] Select the frequency threshold of the low notes.

TREB [5K, 7K] Select the frequency threshold of the high notes.

AL * [ON, OFF] Select 'ON' to activate automatic leveller between the

BP_TYP [1, 2, 3, 4] Select type of confirmation beeps.

BEEP [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Select volume level of confirmation beeps.

COMP [OFF, LOW, HI] Select the compression level for CD playback; 'LOW' to

sensor is connected). 'NO' to disable function or 'C' (Celsius)
or 'F' (Fahrenheit).

when connected and calibrated, see 'SDVC AND SPEED
WARNING' in 'INSTALLATION' and 'SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS').

connected and calibrated, see 'SDVC AND SPEED
WARNING' in 'INSTALLATION' and 'SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS').

– Select 'IN' if your phone provides a loudspeaker

connection.

– Select 'MUTE' to automatically interrupt the set's sound

output when using your car phone.

the car ignition is switched off.

front is removed.

different sources.

retains the peaks in the volume; 'HI' to levels them out.

* Depending on version

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