Radio Shack Car Stereo System PLCD9MR User Guide

PLCD9MR  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Mobile Audio System  
• 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  
RCA CABLE  
Lch WHITE  
GROUND (B–)  
POWER  
BLUE  
ANTENNA  
WHITE  
WHITE/BLACK  
GREEN  
GREY  
FRONT Lch  
SPEAKER  
FRONT Rch  
SPEAKER  
GREY/BLACK  
VIOLET  
REAR Lch  
SPEAKER  
REAR Rch  
SPEAKER  
GREEN/BLACK  
VIOLET/BLACK  
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OPERATION  
LOCATION OF KEYS  
3
7
6
15  
5
8
26 11  
4
10  
16  
12 17 19 13  
18 20 21 22 14 23  
1
2
25  
9
24  
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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.  
• EJECTING A DISC  
Press button (4) to stop CD playing  
and eject the disc from the disc slot  
(5).  
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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET  
1
7
4
3
8
6
9
5
13  
12  
2
14  
10  
16  
11  
15  
FUNCTION KEYS & CONTROL  
1.  
PWR  
Power ON/OFF Button  
Display Button  
2. DSP  
3. SEL  
Sound Mode Select Button  
Volume Up Button  
4. VOL  
5. VOL  
Volume Down Button  
6. BND (LOU)  
Band Select Button (When pressed shortly)  
Loudness Button (When pressed long)  
Mode Button  
7. MODE  
8. TUNE/SKIP/CH  
9. TUNE/SKIP/CH  
10. AS/PS (D-AUD)  
11. M1 - M6  
12. PAU  
Tune/SKIP Down Button  
Tune/SKIP Up Button  
Automatic Memory Storing & Program Scanning Button  
Preset Buttons  
Pause Button  
13. SCN  
Scanning Button  
14. RPT  
Repeat Button  
15. SHF  
Shuffle Button  
16. LOC (S-MOD)  
Local/Distant Select Button  
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OPERATION  
DISC NOTE  
A. Notes on discs:  
1.Attempting to use non-standard shape  
discs (e.g. square, star, 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.  
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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 40 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.  
8800-0C3010  
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