PLCD13MR
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio System
• MP3/CD Player
• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
• Compact Disc Player
• Automatic Memory Storing
• Full Detachable Panel
• Preset Equalization
• Electronic Shockproof (ESP) Function
• Auxiliary Input Function
• Remote Control
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INSTALLATION
Notes:
TAKE OUT SCREW BEFORE
INSTALLATION
• Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function 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 and 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.
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,
like an emergency stop.
53 mm
182 mm
• If installation angle exceeds 30˚ from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
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 from direct sunlight, or from 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. Press the release button on the front
panel and remove the control panel
(see the steps of “removing the front
panel”).
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.
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.
5. 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.
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INSTALLATION
grounding of the unit.
Sleeve
L Key
Note to install the short threading
terminal of the mounting bolt to the back
of the unit and the other long threading
terminal to the dashboard.
Outer Trim Ring
Front Panel
Spring Washer
Hex Nut
Metal Strap
Mounting Bolt
Plain Washer
R Key
Tapping Screw
6. 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. Bending open the appropriate
tabs behind the dashboard to secure
the sleeve in place.
10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery's negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install
the unit's front panel. (see the steps
of “installing the front panel”).
Dashboard
Tabs
Removing the unit
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).
Screwdriver
3. Press the release button to remove the
front panel.
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.
5. Insert both of the supplied keys into
the slots at the middle left and right
sides of the unit, then pull the unit out
of the dashboard.
Sleeve
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch
any wires or cables.
8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
9. 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
metal strap to a solid metal part of the
vehicle under the dashboard. This strap
also helps ensure proper electrical
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INSTALLATION
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota),
N (Nissan) located on both sides of the
unit to fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets supplied with your
vehicle.
Side view showing
Screw Holes marked T, N
Factory Radio
Mounting
Screw
Bracket
Screw
Dashboard or
Console
To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
Align the screw holes on the bracket with
the screw holes on the unit, and then
tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side.
Note: the outer trim ring, sleeve and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.
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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
1. Press the release button (RELEASE)
on the front panel and pull off the front
panel.
Precautions when handing
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when removing or
installing the front panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front
panel or on the main unit body. It may
result in poor electrical contact.
Release Button
4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.
Front Panel
5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.
6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from
touching the surface of the front panel.
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the
front panel.
2. Keep front panel into the case.
Protective Case
Front Panel
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL
To install the front panel, insert the panel
into the housing and make sure the panel
is properly installed. Otherwise,
abnormality occurs on the display or some
keys will not function properly.
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WIRING CONNECTION
MAIN UNIT
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
FUSE
RED
IGNITION
SWITCH (ACC+)
FUSE
(GREY)
MEMORY
BACK-UP (B+)
YELLOW
BLACK
Rch RED
REAR RCA CABLE
Lch WHITE
GROUND (B–)
POWER
BLUE
ANTENNA
WHITE
GREY
FRONT Lch
SPEAKER
FRONT Lch
SPEAKER
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN
GREY/BLACK
VIOLET
REAR Lch
SPEAKER
REAR Rch
SPEAKER
GREEN/BLACK
VIOLET/BLACK
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OPERATION
LOCATION OF KEYS
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OPERATION
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT
press the
or button (16) to change minutes.
button (17) to change hours
Switch on the unit by pressing any button
(except
button (7) and button (4)).
MUTE
When system is on, press button (9) to
turn off the unit.
In radio and AUX mode, press MUTE
button (3) to mute down sound. Press it
again to release this mode and recover
previous volume level.
FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press
button (7) to detach the
removable faceplate.
EQUALIZATION
Press EQ button (19) to turn on
equalization function and to select
desired audio mode. There are five kinds
of mode as below:
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press SEL button (10) to select the desired
adjustment mode. The adjustment mode
will change in the following order:
FLAT
CLASSICS
POP M
ROCK M
DSP OFF
VOL
BAS
TRE
BAL
FAD
(Volume)
(Bass)
(Treble)
(Balance)
(Fader)
DISPLAY (8)
Exhibit current frequency and activated
functions on the display (8).
Pressing the VOL +/- button (11), it is
possible to adjust the desired sound
quality.
AUXILIARY INPUT
Press and hold the SEL button (10) for
several seconds to enter into the
selection for the situation of beep sound,
then press the VOL +/- (11) to select as
follows:
The unit can be connected to a portable
audio player through the AUX IN jack
(12).
REMOTE SENSOR
BEEP 2ND
BEEP ALL
BEEP OFF
Point the remote control handset to the
remote sensor IR (26). Press the function
keys on the handset to control the
system.
- BEEP 2’nd mode:
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/LOUD button (13) is
pressed.
When AMS button (18) is pressed.
- BEEP ALL mode:
The beep is generated when every key
is pressed.
ESP FUNCTION
If the unit has the electronic shockproof
function, it can be shockproof about
several tens of seconds.
RESET FUNCTION
RESET button (24) must 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.
- BEEP OFF mode:
The beep is disabled.
- All the function buttons do not operate.
- Error symbol on the display.
Note: If press RESET button (24), the
unit can’t work yet, please use a cotton
swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean
the socket on the front panel.
LOUDNESS
Press BND/LOUD button (13) for
several seconds to reinforce the bass
output. Press it for several seconds again
to release this function.
DISPLAY
Press the DISP button (15), the clock is
shown on the display. Then hold down
the button until the clock flashes. Then
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OPERATION
2ND beeps come out ), current station
is stored into the number button.
RADIO OPERATION
• SWITCHING TO RADIO MODE
Press MODE button (6) shortly to
select radio mode, the radio mode
appears in the display together with
the memory band and frequency.
• LOCAL/DISTANT
Press LOC button (2) 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 effect during AUTO SEEK
operation.
• SELECTING THE FREQUENCY
BAND
At radio mode, press BND/LOU (ENT)
button (13) shortly to select the desired
band.
• MONO/STEREO
Press MON/ST button (1) to select
mono or stereo mode. You can
sometimes improve reception of
distant stations by selection mono
operation.
The reception band will change in the
following order:
FM1
FM2
FM3
AM
• SELECTING STATION
Press button (17) or button (16)
shortly to activate automatic seek
function. Press for several seconds
until “MANUAL” appears on the
display, the manual tuning mode is
selected. If both buttons have not
been pressed for several seconds, they
will return to seek tuning mode and
“AUTO” appears on the display.
CD OPERATION
• SWITCHING TO CD MODE
If there is no CD inserted in the driver:
Gently insert the CD with the printed
side uppermost into the CD
compartment until you feel some
resistance. The CD is drawn into the
driver automatically. CD playback
begins.
If a CD is already inserted in the driver:
Keep pressing MODE button (6) shortly
until the CD mode display appears.
• AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING &
PROGRAM SCANNING
- Automatic memory storing
Press AMS (D-AUD) button (18) for
several seconds, the radio searches
from the current frequency and
checks the signal strength until one
cycle search is finished. And then 6
strongest stations are stored into the
corresponding preset number
button.
• SELECTING TRACKS
Press button (16) or button (17) to
move to the previous track or the
following track. Track number shows
on display.
Hold button (16) or button (17) to
fast reverse or fast forward. CD play
starts from when you release the button.
- Program scanning
• PAUSING PLAYING
Press SCAN button (25) shortly to
scan preset station. When the field
strength level is more than the
threshold level of stop level, the radio
is holding at that preset number for
several seconds with release mute,
then searches again.
Press
button (20) to pause CD
player. Press it again to resume play.
• PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS
Press SCN button (21) to play first
several seconds of each track on the
current disc. Press it again to stop
intro and listen to track.
• STATION STORING
Press any one of the preset buttons
(14) (1 to 6) to select a station, which
had been stored in the memory. Press
this button for several seconds (until
• REPEATING THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (22) to continuously
repeat the same track. Press it again
to stop repeat.
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OPERATION
• PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM
Press SHF button (23) to play all
tracks on CD in random order. Press
again to cancel the function.
• PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM
Press SHF button (23) to play all tracks
on MP3 disc in random order. Press
again to cancel the function.
• SELECTING TRACKS BY AMS/D-
AUD BUTTON
• EJECTING A DISC
Press button (4) to stop CD playing
and eject the disc from the disc slot
(5).
AMS (D-AUD) button is assigned as
Digital Audio Mode selection button in
MP3 operation. When pressed, it is
activated as selecting each mode of
Digital Audio. “Searching track directly”
=> “Searching Directory or File
Name”=> “Navigation” from root by
TUNE/TRACK UP/DOWN buttons =>
“Navigation” from current directory by
TUNE/TRACK UP/DOWN buttons.
MP3 OPERATION (FOR WITH MP3
OPERATION VERSION ONLY)
• SWITCHING TO CD (MP3) MODE
If there is no MP3 disc inserted in the
driver:
Gently insert the MP3 disc with the
printed side uppermost into the disc
slot (5) until you feel some resistance.
The MP3 disc is drawn into the driver
automatically. The MP3 playback
begins.
If a MP3 disc is already inserted in the
driver:
Keep pressing MOD button (6) shortly
until the CD (MP3) mode display
appears.
• Searching Track Directly
Press AMS (D-AUD) button for one
time. It enters into “Searching track
directly” in Digital Audio CD.
The unit searches the track selected
by following direct numeric buttons:
M1-M6, MOD (7), TUNE/TRACK
DOWN (8), TUNE/TRACK UP (9),
DSP(0).
• EJECTING A DISC
If selected three digits, the unit
searches the track at once. If selected
one or two digits, the unit wait for ENT
(BND/LOU) button for seconds. The
unit searches the track after few
seconds, even if the enter button is not
pressed.
Press button (4) to stop MP3 playing
and eject the disc from the disc slot
(5).
• SELECTING TRACKS IN SINGLE
STEP
Press button (16) or button (17)
to move to the previous track or the
following track. Track number shows
on display.
• Searching Directory or File Name
Press AMS (D-AUD) button for two
times. It enters into “Searching
Directory or File Name” in Digital
Audio CD.
• PAUSING PLAYING
Press PAU button (20) to pause MP3
player. Press it again to resume play.
The unit searches files and directories
that have the same character which is
inputted by the user pressing the
corresponding buttons listed on the
Table 1 below.
• PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS
Press SCN button (21) to play first
several seconds of each track on the
current disc. Press again to stop intro
and listen to track.
Explain as follows:
- Use the corresponding buttons to
select the characters A to Z, blank,
0 to 9, _, -, +.
• REPEATING THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (22) to continuously
repeat the same track. Press it again
to stop repeat.
- Press PUSH SEL button to confirm
entry of each characters.
- Press BND/LOU (ENT) button to
start the title search.
In case the selected title is a directory
name, display will show
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(‘ ‘), then
AMS
BND/LOU
M1
Mode Select
ENTER
- Use the TUNE/TRACK UP/DOWN
buttons to list all songs under this
directory and select the title.
- Press BND/LOU (ENT) button to
confirm and start the play.
A, B, C, 1
D, E, F, 2
G, H, I, 3
J, K, L, 4
M2
M3
- Repeat the above steps if the newly
selected title is again a directory.
M4
• Searching From Root Directory
M5
M, N, O, 5/
Directory DOWN
Press AMS (D-AUD) button for three
times. The unit searches file or
directory from root by TUNE/TRACK
UP/DOWN buttons. (D-DIR icon turns
on if the name is directory).
Display will list all available directories
and songs. Select the desired
directory/songs by using
M6
P, Q, R, 6/
Directory UP
MODE
S, T, U, 7
TUNE/SEEK/
TRACK DOWN
V, W, X, 8
TUNE/SEEK/
TRACK UP
TUNE/TRACK UP/DOWN buttons
and BND/LOU (ENT) button to
confirm. If the selected title is a song,
it starts to play. If the selected title is a
directory name, display will show (‘ ‘),
then
Y, Z, SPACE, 9
SEL
CHARACTER
SHIFT RIGHT
DISP
_, –, +, 0
VOL +/-
CHARACTER SELECT
(A, B - 8, 9, 0)
- Use the TUNE/TRACK UP/DOWN
buttons to list all songs under this
directory and select the title.
- Press BND/LOU (ENT) button to
confirm and start the play.
VOL +/- & TUNE/SEEK/TRACK
UP/DOWN buttons:
Searching file and directory during
Navigation.
- Repeat the above steps if the newly
selected title is again a directory.
• Searching From Current Directory
Press AMS (D-AUD) button for four
times. The unit searches file or
WMA OPERATION
The unit that can play the WMA disc and
the operation is the same with MP3
operation described above.
directory from current directory by
TUNE/TRACK UP/DOWN buttons.
(D-DIR icon turns on if the name is
directory). The current directory name
is displayed for a second and the
currently playing file name is displayed
(selected). The user can select the
directory or file in the directory by
TUNE/TRACK UP/DOWN buttons.
The selected file can be played by
pressing BND/LOU (ENT) button.
• DISPLAY INFORMATION
Press DISP button to show the
following information, such as the
clock, ID3 TAG (if available: song title,
directory name, artist name, other
contents…) (FOR WITH MP3 ID3
FUNCTION VERSION ONLY) and other
information.
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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
FUNCTION KEYS & CONTROL
1.
PWR
Power ON/OFF Button
2. DSP (0)
3. SEL
Display Button (_,-,+,0 For MP3/WMA Operation)
Sound Mode Select Button
(Character Shift Right For MP3/WMA Operation)
Volume Up Button
4. VOL
(Character Select (A, B~8,9,0) For MP3/WMA Operation)
Volume Down Button
5. VOL
(Character Select (A,B~8,9,0) For MP3/WMA Operation)
Band Select Button (When pressed shortly)
Loudness Button (When pressed long)
6. BND (LOU/ENT)
(Enter Button For MP3/WMA Operation)
7. MODE (7)
8. TUNE/SKIP/CH
9. TUNE/SKIP/CH
Mode Button (S, T, U, 7 For MP3/WMA Operation)
(8) Tune/SKIP Down Button (V, W, X, 8 For MP3/WMA Operation)
(9) Tune/SKIP Up Button (Y, Z, SPACE, 9 For MP3/WMA
Operation)
10. AS/PS (D-AUD)
Automatic Memory Storing & Program Scanning Button
(Mode Select Button For MP3/WMA Operation)
Preset Buttons (A~R, 1~6 For MP3/WMA Operation)
Pause Button (A, B, C, 1 For MP3/WMA Operation)
Scanning Button (D, E, F, 2 For MP3/WMA Operation)
Repeat Button (G, H, I, 3 For MP3/WMA Operation)
Shuffle Button (J, K, L, 4 For MP3/WMA Operation)
11. M1 - M6
12. PAU
13. SCN
14. RPT
15. SHF
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OPERATION
DISC NOTE
A. Notes on discs:
file name extension is “.MP3”, the unit
cannot recognize it.
1.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.
2.Do not stick paper or tape etc., onto
the label side or the recording side of
any discs, as it may cause a
malfunction.
3.Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs
will cause misoperation.
B. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable
CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable CDs):
1.Be sure to use discs with following
marks only for the unit to play:
Recordable
Rewritable
2.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 information
on finalization process).
3.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 *1)
*1: 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.
C. Notes on MP3 files (MP3 Version
Only):
1.The disc must be in the ISO9660 level
1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo
in the expansion format.
2.When naming a MP3 file, be sure the
file name extension is “.MP3”.
3.For a non-MP3 file, even though the
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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions
Tone Controls
: 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H)
- Bass (at 100 Hz)
- Treble (at 10 KHz)
Maximum Output Power
Current Drain
: ± 10 dB
: ± 10 dB
: 4 x 25 Watts
: 5 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 = 30 dB)
Stereo Separation
: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
: 10.7 MHz
: 4 μV
: > 25 dB
AM
Frequency Coverage
IF
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB)
: 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
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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