Sanyo ECD T1550 User Manual

OWNER'S  
MANUAL  
ECD-T1550  
• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio  
• Digital Compact Disc Player  
• Automatic Memory Storing  
• Motorized Hidden Panel  
• Preset Equalization  
• Auxiliary Input Jack  
• Credit Card Remote Control  
• Multi-Color LCD  
• Plays CD-R/RW discs  
INSTALLATION  
Notes:  
TAKE OUT SCREW BEFORE  
INSTALLATION  
• Choose the mounting location where  
the unit will not interfere with the normal  
activity of the driver.  
Before install the unit, please remove the  
two screws.  
Take out screw before installation  
• Before finally installing the unit,  
connect the wiring temporarily and  
make sure it is all connected up  
properly. Test to see if the system is  
working properly.  
• Use only the parts included with the  
unit to ensure proper installation.  
The use of unauthorized parts can  
cause malfunctions.  
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)  
Installation Opening  
This unit can be installed in any dashboard  
having an opening as show below:  
• 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.  
53 mm  
• If installation angle exceeds 30˚ from  
horizontal, the unit might not give its  
optimum performance.  
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.  
30˚  
• Avoid installing the unit where it would  
be subject to high temperature, such  
as direct sunlight, hot air from the  
heater, or where it would be  
subject to dust, dirt or excessive  
vibration.  
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the  
antenna.  
3. 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.  
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT  
This unit can be properly installed either  
from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-  
mount) 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.  
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INSTALLATION  
metal strap to a solid metal part of the  
vehicle under the dashboard. This strap  
also helps ensure proper electrical  
grounding of the unit.  
Sleeve  
L Key  
Spring Washer  
Hex Nut  
Metal Strap  
Mounting Bolt  
Plain Washer  
R Key  
Tapping Screw  
4. 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. Bend open the appropriate  
tabs behind the dashboard to secure  
the sleeve in place.  
8. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle  
battery's negative (-) terminal.  
Removing the unit  
Dashboard  
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,  
then disconnect the cable from the  
vehicle batterys negative (-) terminal.  
2. Remove the metal strap attached the  
back of the unit (if attached).  
Tabs  
3. Insert the release frame key into the  
groove at the right side of the frame,  
then prize out to remove the frame.  
(You can also use the key to remove  
the frame from the left side.)  
Screwdriver  
Frame  
5. Reconnect the wire harness and the  
antenna and be careful not to pinch  
any wires or cables.  
6. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it  
locks into place.  
4. After releasing the frame, insert the  
release unit keys supplied with the  
accessory into the grooves at both  
sides of the unit as shown in figure  
until they click. Pulling the keys makes  
it possible to remove the unit from the  
dashboard.  
7. 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  
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INSTALLATION  
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)  
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1
2
4
6
5
Tab  
1. Factory-installed radio bracket  
2. Car radio mounting bracket  
3. Screw  
4. After aligning the car radio mounting  
bracket with the factory-installed radio  
bracket, tighten the screws (M5x4mm)  
at 2 places on each side.  
5. When fixing factory-installed radio  
bracket with the screws, use a  
standard-tipped screwdriver to pry the  
tabs of the car radio mounting bracket  
to make them fit into the holes in the  
factory-installed radio bracket.  
6. Movable panel frame  
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USING THE FRONT PANEL  
1. When the ignition key is switched to  
ACC ON, the panel of the unit will  
change from State 1 to State 2 (see  
below), the hidden panel will turn up.  
3. Insert a disc in the disc slot, the  
panel will automatically turn up to  
State 2. Press (eject) button again,  
the panel will turn down to eject the  
disc. If you dont insert a disc in  
again, the panel will automatically turn  
up after 10 seconds. If you dont  
want to wait, press (eject) button,  
the panel will also turn up.  
4. When the ignition key is switched to  
ACC OFF, and there is no portable  
audio player connected to the unit  
through the AUX IN jack, the front  
panel will change from State 2 to State  
1.  
State 1  
If there is a portable audio player  
connected to the unit through the AUX  
IN jack, the front panel will remain  
State 2, when the key is switched to  
ACC OFF.  
State 2  
2. Press (power) button to turn on the  
unit. Then press (eject) button, the  
panel will turn down to horizontal  
position (see State 3).  
State 3  
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WIRING CONNECTION  
4 x 50W System  
MAIN UNIT  
ANTENNA SOCKET  
IGNITION  
SWITCH (ACC+)  
RED  
YELLOW  
MEMORY  
BACK-UP (B+)  
(GREY)  
BLACK  
BLUE  
GROUND (B)  
Rch RED  
RCA CABLE  
Lch WHITE  
POWER  
ANTENNA  
GREY  
WHITE  
FRONT Lch  
SPEAKER  
FRONT Rch  
SPEAKER  
GREY/BLACK  
WHITE/BLACK  
GREEN  
VIOLET  
REAR Lch  
SPEAKER  
REAR Rch  
SPEAKER  
GREEN/BLACK  
VIOLET/BLACK  
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OPERATION  
27  
10 23 24  
8
12 4 13  
11  
14  
9
3
2
1 18 19 20 21 22  
6
16 17  
7
15  
5
8
OPERATION  
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT  
SET THE CLOCK  
When the hidden panel turns up (in State Press the DSP button (15), the clock is  
2), switch the unit on by pressing any  
shown on the LCD display. Then hold down  
button (except button (4)). When system the button until the clock flashes. Then  
press the MANU/SKIP button (17) to  
change hours or MANU/SKIP button (16)  
to change minutes.  
is on, press (9) to turn the unit off.  
SOUND ADJUSTMENT  
Press SEL button (10) to select the  
desired adjustment mode.  
The adjustment mode will change in  
the following order:  
MUTE  
Press MUT button (2) to mute down the  
sound instantly. If any button (except  
button (4)) is pressed in the mute state, the  
mute mode is released.  
VOL  
BAS  
TRE  
BAL  
FAD  
(Volume) (Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader)  
EQUALIZATION  
By pressing VOLUME + button (11) or  
VOLUME- button (27), it is possible to  
adjust the desired sound quality.  
Press EQ button (24) to turn on equalization  
function and to select desired audio mode.  
There are five kinds of mode as below:  
FLAT  
CLASSICS  
POP M  
ROCK M  
DSP OFF  
BEEP ADJUSTMENT  
Press SEL button (10) and hold for more  
than 2 seconds until BEEPappears on  
display.  
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY  
Exhibit current frequency and activated  
functions on the display (8).  
Press VOLUME+ button (11) or  
VOLUME- button (27) as follows:  
AUXILIARY INPUT  
The unit can be connected to a portable  
audio player through the AUX IN jack (7).  
Note : The face plate will not close when  
something is plugged in the AUX in jack.  
BEEP 2ND  
BEEP ALL  
BEEP OFF  
REMOTE SENSOR  
- BEEP 2ND mode:  
Point the remote control handset to the  
remote sensor IR (23). Press the function  
keys on the handset to control the system.  
The beep is only generated when all  
allowed double function button is  
pressed long (several seconds). e.g.  
When preset button is pressed.  
When BND/LOU button (13) is  
pressed.  
When AMS button (18) is pressed.  
- BEEP ALL mode:  
The beep is generated when every  
button is pressed.  
RESET FUNCTION  
RESET button (12) can be activated with  
either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.  
The RESET button is to be activated for  
the following reasons:  
- Initial installation of the unit when  
all wiring is completed.  
- All the function buttons do not  
operate.  
- BEEP OFF mode:  
The beep is disabled.  
- Error symbol on the display.  
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OPERATION  
AUTOMATIC MEMORY  
RADIO OPERATION  
STORING & PROGRAM SCANNING  
SWITCHING TO RADIO MODE  
Press MOD button (6) shortly to select  
radio mode, the radio mode appears  
in the display together with the memory  
band and frequency.  
- Automatic Memory Storing  
Press AMS button (18) for several  
seconds, the radio searches from  
the current frequency and checks  
the signal strength until one cycle  
search is finished. The six  
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY  
BAND  
strongest stations will be stored into  
the corresponding preset number  
button.  
At radio mode, press BND/LOUD  
button (13) shortly to select the desired  
band.  
The reception band will change in the  
following order:  
- Program Scanning  
Press AMS button (18) shortly to  
scan preset station stored in memory.  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
AM  
STATION STORING  
Press any one of the preset buttons  
(14) (M1 to M6) to select a station  
which had been stored in the memory.  
Press this button for several seconds  
(until 2nd beeps come out) to store  
current station in that preset button.  
STATION SELECTION  
Press MANU/SKIP + button(17) or  
MANU/SKIP -button(16) shortly to  
activate automatic seek function.  
Press for several seconds until  
MANUALappears on the display,  
the manual tuning mode is selected.  
If both buttons are not pressed for  
several seconds, they will return to  
seek tuning mode and AUTO”  
appears on the display.  
MONO/STEREO  
Press MON button (1) to select mono or  
stereo mode. You can sometimes  
improve reception of distant stations by  
selection mono operation.  
CD OPERATION  
LOCAL/DISTANT  
Press LOC button (3) to select  
between local and distant stations.  
Local setting for reception of strong  
station, and a distant setting for  
reception of weaker stations. This  
function is in effect during AUTO  
SEEK operation.  
SWITCHING TO CD MODE  
If there is no CD inserted in the player :  
When the front panel is in State 2 and  
the unit is on, press EJECT button (4),  
the panel will change into State 3 and  
display the disc slot (5). Gently insert the  
CD with the printed side on top into the  
CD compartment until you feel some  
resistance. The CD is drawn into the  
player automatically and the panel will  
automatically turn up. CD playback  
begins.  
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OPERATION  
If a CD is already inserted in the player:  
Keep pressing MOD button (6) shortly  
until the CD mode display appears.  
DISC NOTES  
A. Notes on discs:  
Attempting to use non-standard  
shape discs (e.g. square, start, heart)  
may damage the unit. Be sure to use  
round shape CD discs only for this  
unit.  
Do not stick paper or tape etc., onto  
the label side or the recording side of  
any discs, as it may cause a  
malfunction.  
SELECTING TRACKS  
Press MANU/SKIP -button (16) or  
MANU/SKIP+ button(17) to move  
to the previous track or the following  
track. Track number shows on display.  
Hold MANU/SKIP -button (16) or  
MANU/SKIP+ button (17) to fast  
reverse or fast forward. CD play starts  
when you release the button.  
Dirt, dust, scratches and warping  
discs will cause misoperation.  
PAUSING PLAYING  
Press PAU button (19) to pause CD  
player. Press it again to resume play.  
B. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable  
CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable CDs):  
Be sure to use discs with following  
marks only for the unit to play:  
PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS  
Press SCN button (20) to play first  
several seconds of each track on the  
current disc. Press it again to stop  
intro and listen to track.  
Recordable  
Rewritable  
REPEATING THE SAME TRACK  
Press RPT button(21) to  
The unit cannot play a CD-R and  
CD-RW that is not finalized.  
(Please refer to the manual of your  
CD-R/CD-RW recorder or CD-R/  
CD-RW software for more  
continuously repeat the same track.  
Press it again to stop repeat.  
PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN  
RANDOM  
information on finalization process).  
Depending on the recording status,  
conditions of the disc and the  
equipment used for the recording,  
some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be  
played on this unit. (See *)  
* To have more reliable play back,  
please see following  
recommendations:  
a.Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x  
and write with speed 1x to 2x.  
b.Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x and  
write with speed 1x to 2x.  
c.Do not play a CD-RW which has  
been written for more than 5 times.  
Press SHF button (22)to play all  
tracks on CD in random order. Press  
again to cancel the function.  
EJECTING A DISC  
When the front panel is in State 2 and  
there is a disc in the disc slot, Press  
button (4), the panel will turn down  
and eject the disc from the disc slot  
(5).  
Note : When you first play a CD and when  
whichever track is playing,press M5  
button or M6 button,the unit will search  
the disc again and start to play the first  
track.Later,there is no function of pressing  
M5 button or M6 button.  
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SPECIFICATION  
GENERAL  
Power Supply Requirements  
Chassis Dimensions  
Tone Controls  
: DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground  
: 178 (W) x 165 (D) x 50 (H)  
- Bass (at 100 Hz)  
:
:
10 dB  
10 dB  
- Treble (at 10 KHz)  
Maximum Output Power  
Current Drain  
: 4 x 50 Watts  
: 15 Ampere (max.)  
CD PLAYER  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
Frequency Response  
: More than 55 dB  
: More than 45 dB  
: 40 Hz - 18 KHz  
RADIO  
: FM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB)  
Stereo Separation  
: 87.5 to 107.9  
: 10.7 MHz  
: 4µV  
: >25dB  
AM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB)  
: 530 to 1710 kHz  
: 450 kHz  
: 36 dBu  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems  
persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.  
Symptom  
No power.  
Cause  
Solution  
The car ignition switch is  
not on.  
If the power supply is properly  
connected to the car accessory  
circuits, but the engine is not  
moving, switch the ignition key  
to ACC.  
The fuse is blown.  
Replace the fuse.  
Disc cannot be  
loaded or ejected. the player.  
Presence of CD disc inside Remove the disc in the player,  
then put a new one.  
Inserting the disc in reverse Insert the compact disc with  
direction. the label facing upward.  
Compact disc is extremely Clean the disc or try to play a  
dirty or defective disc. new one.  
Temperature inside the car Cool off or until the ambient  
is too high.  
temperature return to normal.  
Condensation.  
Leave the player off for an hour  
or so, then try again.  
No sound.  
Volume is in minimum.  
Adjust volume to a desired level.  
Check wiring connection.  
Wiring is not properly  
connected.  
Sound skips.  
The installation angle is  
more than 30 degrees.  
Adjust the installation angle less  
than 30 degrees.  
The disc is extremely dirty  
or defective disc.  
Clean the compact disc, then  
try to play a new one.  
The operation keys The built-in microcomputer Press the RESET button.  
do not work.  
is not operating properly  
due to noise.  
Front panel is not properly fixed  
into its place.  
The radio does not The antenna cable is not  
Insert the antenna cable firmly.  
work. The radio  
station automatic  
selection does not The signals are too weak.  
work.  
connected.  
Select a station manually.  
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SANYO MOBILE AUDIO  
MODEL ECD-T1550 LIMITED WARRANTY  
OBLIGATIONS  
In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized  
Sanyo Factory Service Center at the users expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this  
warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling  
the toll-free number listed below.  
For product operation, authorized service center referral, service assistance or problem resolution, call  
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1-800-421-6382  
Weekdays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time  
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE  
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL USER, AND DOES NOT APPLY TO  
PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. THE  
ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE OR SALES SLIP MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED  
SANYO SERVICE CENTER AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.  
Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO FISHER COMPANY (SFC)  
warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods specified  
below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail to conform  
to this warranty with new or reconditioned products or parts. The warranty period commences on the  
date the product was first purchased at retail.  
LABOR  
1 YEAR  
PARTS  
1 YEAR  
EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the  
appropriate models instruction manual, or (B) the repair of any product whose serial number has been  
altered, defaced or removed.  
This warranty does not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, knobs or routine maintenance.  
This warranty does not apply to the elimination of car static or motor noise, correction of antenna  
problems, or damage to compact discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems.  
This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control  
of SFC including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from  
unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions,  
shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident,  
incorrect power line voltage, fire, flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.  
The foregoing is in lieu of all other express warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party  
to assume for it any other obligation or liability.  
THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING THE  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY  
IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE  
PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS  
CONTROL.  
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS  
AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO  
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH  
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for  
your own personal records.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
Located on back or bottom side of unit)  
Date of Purchase  
Where Purchased  
Purchase Price  
21605 Plummer Street  
Chatsworth, CA91311  
ECD-T1443. Issue Number 1.  
88-C1732-01  
Printed in Hong Kong  

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