PYLE Audio Car Stereo System PLCDCS220MP User Manual

PLCDCS220MP  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Mobile Audio System  
• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio  
• Car CD/MP3/WMA Player  
• Cassette Player  
• Automatic Memory Storing  
• Preset Equalization  
• Undetachable Panel  
• Auxiliary Input Function  
• Remote Control  
 
INSTALLATION  
Method A  
SUB PANEL  
FLANGE NUT  
QUICKIE BOLT  
REAR BUSHING  
FACTORY  
BRACKET  
MOUNTING  
SCREW  
QUICKIE BOLT  
DASH PANEL  
Method B  
SUB PANEL  
QUICKIE BOLT  
FLANGE NUT  
MOUNTING  
SCREW  
2#BRACKET  
DASH PANEL  
MOUNTING  
SCREW  
2#BRACKET  
2#BRACKET  
3#BRACKET  
1#BRACKET  
2#BRACKET  
2#BRACKET  
“JZ” MOUNTING CONFIGURATION  
STANDARD MOUNTING CONFIGURATION  
“JA” MOUNTING CONFIGURATION  
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WIRING CONNECTION  
For 4 x 40W/ 4 x 45W/ 4 x 50W System  
MAIN UNIT  
ANTENNA SOCKET  
FUSE  
(BLACK)  
(GREY)  
IGNITION  
SWITCH  
(ACC+)  
RED  
Rch RED  
AUX IN  
Lch WHITE  
YELLOW  
BLACK  
BLUE  
MEMORY  
BACK-UP (B+)  
Rch RED  
RCA CABLE  
GROUND (B)  
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  
LOCATION OF KEYS  
12  
9
10  
27  
8
3 15 7  
1
6
2
16 13 17 19 20 21 18 22  
23 11 14  
4
5
28  
24  
26  
25  
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OPERATION  
Note: In this product design, there has  
different sound accompanying with every  
button pressed and the sound is designed  
differently according to the customers.  
SET THE CLOCK  
Press the DSP button (15), the clock is  
shown on the LCD display. Then hold  
down the button until the clock flashes.  
Then press the TUNE/TRACK/SKIP  
button (17) to change hours or  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP button (16) to  
change minutes.  
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT  
Switch on the unit by pressing any  
button (except OPEN button (7)).  
When system is on, press POWER  
button (9) to turn off the unit.  
MUTE  
Press MUTE button (2) to mute down  
the sound instantly. If any button is  
pressed in the mute state, the mute  
state is released.  
OPEN THE FRONT PANEL  
Press OPEN button (7) to fold down  
the front panel.  
SOUND ADJUSTMENT  
EQUALIZATION  
Press PUSH SELECT button (10)  
shortly to select the desired adjustment  
mode. The adjustment mode will  
change in the following order:  
Press EQ button (12) to turn on  
equalization function and to select  
desired audio mode. There are five  
kinds of mode as below:  
VOL  
BAS  
TRE  
BAL  
FAD  
(Fader)  
FLAT  
CLASSICS  
POP M  
ROCK M DSP OFF  
(Volume)  
(Bass)  
(Treble)  
(Balance)  
By rotating the knob (10) clockwise or  
counter-clockwise, it is possible to  
adjust the desired sound quality.  
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY  
Exhibit current frequency and activated  
functions on the display (27).  
Press and hold PUSH SELECT button  
(10) for several seconds to enter into  
the selection for the situation of beep  
sound, then rotate the knob (10)  
clockwise or counter-clockwise to  
select as follows:  
REMOTE SENSOR  
Point the remote control handset to  
the remote sensor IR (23). Press the  
function keys on the handset to control  
the system.  
BEEP 2ND  
BEEP ALL  
BEEP OFF  
ESP FUNCTION  
If the unit has the electronic  
shockproof function, it can be  
shockproof about several tens of  
seconds.  
- BEEP 2nd mode:  
The beep is only generated when all  
allowed double function button is  
pressed long (several seconds).  
e.g.  
AUXILIARY INPUT  
The unit can be connected to a  
portable audio player through the AUX  
IN jack (11).  
When preset button (18) is pressed.  
When BAND/LOUD (ENTER) button  
(13) is pressed.  
RESET  
When AMS/D-AUD button (14) is  
pressed.  
RESET button (28) must be activated  
with either a ball point pen or thin metal  
object. The RESET button (28) is to  
be activated for the following reasons:  
- Initial installation of the unit when all  
wiring is completed.  
- BEEP ALL mode:  
The beep is generated when every  
button is pressed.  
- BEEP OFF mode:  
The beep is disabled.  
-
All the function buttons do not operate.  
- Error symbol on the display.  
LOUDNESS  
Press the BAND/LOUD (ENTER)  
button (13) for several seconds to  
reinforce the bass output. Press it for  
several seconds again to release this  
function.  
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OPERATION  
STATION STORING  
RADIO OPERATION  
Press any one of the preset buttons  
(18) (1 to 6) to select a station which  
had been stored in the memory.  
Press this button for several seconds  
(until 2ND beeps come out), current  
station is stored into the number  
button.  
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.  
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY  
BAND  
MONO/STEREO  
At radio mode, press BAND/LOUD  
(ENTER) button (13) shortly to select  
the desired band.  
Press MO/ST button (8) to select  
mono or stereo mode. You can  
sometimes improve reception of  
distant stations by selecting mono  
operation.  
The reception band will change in the  
following order:  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
AM  
SCAN  
Press SCAN button (3) to set the  
function to scan mode, which  
scanning to higher frequency station  
with receivable signal and keep on  
each station for several seconds.  
SELECTING STATION  
Press TUNE/TRACK/SKIP button  
(17) or TUNE/TRACK/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 have not  
been pressed for several seconds, they  
will return to seek tuning mode and  
AUTOappears on the display.  
CASSETTE OPERATION  
SWITCHING TO TAPE MODE  
If there is no tape inserted in the  
cassette compartment:  
Press OPEN button (7) to fold down  
the front panel and show the cassette  
compartment (26). Then insert the  
tape into the compartment. The  
cassette mechanism will load it in play  
mode.  
If a tape is already inserted in the  
cassette compartment:  
Keep pressing MODE button (6) shortly  
until the tape mode display appears.  
LOCAL/DISTANT  
Press LOC button (1) 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.  
AUTOMATIC MEMORY  
PROGRAM BUTTON  
STORING & PROGRAM SCANNING  
- Automatic Memory Storing  
These two buttons (25) perform the  
dual functions of changing the  
direction of tape playback and fast  
forward/rewind of the tape.  
Press AMS/D-AUD button (14) 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.  
- Program Scanning  
Press AMS/D-AUD button (14)  
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.  
- Change Tape Playback Direction  
Press both buttons together to play  
the other side of a tape.  
- Fast Forward/Rewind  
Press the button with the double  
arrows pointing the same direction  
as the direction indicator in the LCD  
to fast forward; press other button in  
the opposite direction to fast rewind.  
EJECT  
When the front panel is folded down,  
push the eject ( ) button (24) down to  
eject the cassette tape.  
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OPERATION  
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 slot (5)  
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.  
SELECTING TRACKS  
Press TUNE/TRACK/SKIP button  
(16) or TUNE/TRACK/SKIP button  
(17) to move to the previous track or  
the following track. Track number  
shows on display.  
Hold TUNE/TRACK/SKIP button  
(16) or TUNE/TRACK/SKIP button  
(17) to fast reverse or fast forward. CD  
play starts from when you release the  
button.  
PAUSING PLAYING  
Press PAU button (19) to pause CD  
player. Press it again to resume play.  
PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS  
Press SCN button (20) to play first  
several seconds of each track on the  
current disc. Press again to stop intro  
and listen to track.  
REPEATING THE SAME TRACK  
Press RPT button (21) to continuously  
repeat the same track. Press it again  
to stop repeat.  
PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM  
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 folded down,  
press the eject button (4) to eject rhe  
disc from the disc slot (5).  
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OPERATION  
When pressed, it is activated as  
selecting each mode of Digital Audio.  
Searching track directly=>  
Searching Directory or File Name=>  
Navigationfrom root by  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP UP/DOWN  
buttons=> Navigationfrom current  
directory by TUNE/TRACK/SKIP  
UP/DOWN buttons.  
MP3 OPERATION  
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.  
Searching Track Directly  
Press AMS (D-AUD) button for one  
time. It enters into Searching track  
directlyin Digital Audio CD.  
The unit searches the track selected  
by following direct numeric buttons:  
M1-M6, MODE (7),  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP DOWN (8),  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP UP (9), DSP(0).  
If selected three digits, the unit  
searches the track at once. If selected  
one or two digits, the unit wait for  
BAND/LOUD (ENTER) button for  
seconds. The unit searches the track  
after few seconds, even if the enter  
button is not pressed.  
If a MP3 disc is already inserted in the  
driver:  
Keep pressing MODE button (6) shortly  
until the CD (MP3) mode display  
appears.  
EJECTING A DISC  
When the front panel is folded down,  
press the eject button (4) to eject the  
disc from the disc slot (5).  
SELECTING TRACKS IN SINGLE  
STEP  
Press TUNE/TRACK/SKIP button  
(16) or TUNE/TRACK/SKIP 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 Namein Digital Audio  
CD.  
PAUSING PLAYING  
Press PAU button (19) 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 (20) 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, _, -, +.  
- Press PUSH SELECT button to  
confirm entry of each characters.  
- Press BAND/LOUD (ENTER) button  
to start the title search.  
In case the selected title is a  
directory name, display will show (‘ ‘),  
then  
- Use the TUNE/TRACK/SKIP  
UP/DOWN buttons to list all songs  
under this directory and select the  
title.  
REPEATING THE SAME TRACK  
Press RPT button (21) to continuously  
repeat the same track. Press it again  
to stop repeat.  
PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM  
Press SHF button (22) to play all tracks  
on MP3 disc in random order. Press  
again to cancel the function.  
SELECTING TRACKS BY AMS/D-  
AUD BUTTON  
AMS button is assigned as Digital  
Audio Mode selection button in MP3  
operation.  
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OPERATION  
- Press BAND/LOUD (ENTER) button  
to confirm and start the play.  
- Repeat the above steps if the newly  
selected title is again a directory.  
DISPLAY INFORMATION  
Press DSP button (15) to show  
following information, such as the  
clock, ID3 TAG (if available: song title,  
directory name, artist name, other  
contents) and other information.  
Searching From Root Directory  
Press AMS (D-AUD) button for three  
times. The unit searches file or  
directory from root by  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP 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  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP UP/DOWN  
buttons and BAND/LOUD (ENTER)  
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  
- Use the TUNE/TRACK/SKIP  
UP/DOWN buttons to list all songs  
under this directory and select the  
title.  
KEY Assigned IN Searching mode (Table 1)  
AMS  
Mode Select  
ENTER  
BAND/LOUD  
M1  
M2  
M3  
M4  
M5  
A, B, C, 1  
D, E, F, 2  
G, H, I, 3  
J, K, L, 4  
M, N, O, 5/  
Directory DOWN  
M6  
P, Q, R, 6/  
Directory UP  
- Press BAND/LOUD (ENTER) button  
to confirm and start the play.  
- Repeat the above steps if the newly  
selected title is again a directory.  
MODE  
S, T, U, 7  
V, W, X, 8  
TUNE/TARCK/SKIP  
DOWN  
Searching From Current Directory  
Press AMS (D-AUD) button for four  
times. The unit searches file or  
TUNE/TARCK/SKIP  
UP  
Y, Z, SPACE, 9  
PUSH SELECT  
CHARACTER  
SHIFT RIGHT  
directory from current directory by  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP 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/SKIP  
UP/DOWN buttons. The selected file  
can be played by pressing  
DSP  
_, , +, 0  
AUDIO ADJUST CHARACTER SELECT  
KNOB (A, B - 8, 9, 0)  
AUDIO ADJUST KNOB (ENCODER) &  
TUNE/TRACK/SKIP UP/DOWN buttons:  
Searching file and directory during  
Navigation.  
BAND/LOUD (ENTER) button.  
MP3icon turns on when MP3 disc is played  
and blinks when it is in navigation mode.  
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OPERATION  
DISC NOTE  
WMA OPERATION  
The unit that can play the WMA disc and  
the operation is the same with MP3  
operation described above.  
A. Notes on discs:  
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.  
AUDIO DSP (MP3/WMA DECODER)  
The audio DSP converts MP3/WMA  
stream data from the CD-ROM decoder  
to PCM data.  
The following standards and bit rate are  
supported.  
3.Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs  
will cause misoperation.  
Standard  
Bit Rate (kbps) Supported Mode  
MPEG1 Audio 320,256,224,  
STEREO  
JOINT STEREO  
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:  
LAYER3  
(48kHz/  
44.1kHz/  
32kHz)  
192,160,128,  
112,96,80,64, DUAL CHANNEL  
56,48,40,32  
SINGLE CHANNEL  
MPEG2 Audio 160,144,128,  
STEREO  
LSF LAYER3 112,96,80,64, JOINT STEREO  
(24kHz/  
22.05kHz/  
16kHz)  
56,48,40,32,  
24,16,8  
DUAL CHANNEL  
SINGLE CHANNEL  
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  
Windows  
Media Audio  
(32kHz)  
48  
STEREO  
Windows  
Media Audio  
(44.1kHz)  
48  
SINGLE CHANNEL  
STEREO  
Windows  
Media Audio 160,128,96,  
(44.1kHz)  
320,256,192,  
80,64,48  
Windows  
Media Audio  
(48kHz)  
192,160,128  
STEREO  
The audio DSP automatically identifies  
the supported bit rate and mode, and  
sampling frequency. MP3 and WMA must  
be identified by the microcontroller.  
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.  
CAUTION: VBR of WMA can be played  
back if the bit rate is 48 kbps or higher.  
If a bit rate of less than 48 kbps exists in  
a stream, that stream cannot be correctly  
played back.  
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  
file name extension is .MP3, the unit  
cannot recognize it.  
You are suggested to play the WMA  
stream data with the sampling frequency  
of 44.1kHz and the bit rate over 128kbps,  
then you can get better effect.  
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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET  
1
7
4
3
8
6
9
5
2
13  
12  
10  
14  
11  
15  
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 )  
4. VOL  
=
=
=
Volume Up Button [Character Select (A, B ~ 8, 9, 0) For  
MP3/WMA Operation]  
Volume Down Button [Character Select (A, B ~ 8, 9, 0) For  
MP3/WMA Operation]  
Band Select Button (When pressed shortly)  
Loudness Button (When pressed long)  
5. VOL  
6. BND (LOU/ENT)  
(Enter Button For MP3/WMA Operation)  
Mode Button (S, T, U, 7 For MP3/WMA Operation)  
Tune/Skip Down Button; Select Channel Down in XM Mode  
(V, W, X, 8 For MP3/WMA Operation)  
7. MOD (7)  
=
=
(8)  
8. TUNE/SEEK  
9. TUNE/SEEK  
10. AS/PS (D-AUD)  
(9) = Tune/Skip Up Button; Select Channel Up in XM Mode (Y,  
Z, SPACE, 9 For MP3/WMA Operation)  
=
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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SPECIFICATIONS  
GENERAL  
Power Supply Voltage  
Chassis Dimensions  
Loading Impedance  
Maximum Output Power  
Current Drain  
: 12 Volts DC, Negative Ground  
: 200 mm (W) x 138 mm (D) x 100 mm (H)  
: 4 - 8 per channel  
: 4 x 50 Watts  
- Version Y/Y1/Y2  
: 15 Ampere (max.)  
CD PLAYER  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
Frequency Response  
: More than 55 dB  
: More than 50 dB  
: 20 Hz - 20 KHz  
CASSETTE PLAYER  
Tape Speed  
Fast Forward Time  
Frequency Response  
Channel Separation  
Crosstalk  
: 4.76 cm/sec  
: 180 seconds (C-60 type)  
: 50 to 8,000 Hz  
: > 35 dB  
: > 40 dB  
Wow and Flutter  
: 0.35% WRMS  
RADIO  
FM  
Frequency Coverage  
I.F.  
Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB)  
Image Rejection  
Stereo Separation  
: 87.5 to 108 MHz  
: 10.7 MHz  
: 3 µV  
: > 45 dB  
: > 30 dB  
AM  
Frequency Coverage  
I.F.  
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB)  
: 530 to 1710 KHz  
: 10.71 MHz  
: 32 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  
Cause  
Solution  
No power.  
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.  
Presence of CD disc inside Remove the disc in the player, then  
the player.  
put a new one.  
Inserting the disc in  
reverse direction.  
Insert the compact disc with the  
label facing upward.  
Compact disc is extremely Clean the disc or try to play a new  
dirty or defective disc. 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.  
Cassette tape Presence of a cassette  
Remove the cassette tape in the  
player, then put in the new one.  
cannot be  
loaded or  
ejected.  
tape in the player.  
The temperature in the car Cool off the inside of the car, then try  
is too high.  
again.  
Condensation.  
Leave the cassette player off for an  
hour or so, then try again.  
No sound.  
Volume is in minimum.  
Adjust volume to a desired level.  
Wiring is not properly connected. Check wiring connection.  
Sound skips  
or sound  
quality is poor.  
The installation angle is  
more than 30 degrees.  
Adjust the installation angle to less  
than 30 degrees.  
The disc is extremely dirty Clean the compact disc, then try to  
or defective disc.  
play a new one.  
The cassette is defective.  
Try another cassette.  
The operation The built-in microcomputer Press the RESET button.  
keys do not  
work.  
is not operating properly  
due to noise.  
Front panel is not properly fixed into  
its place.  
The radio does The antenna cable is not  
not work. The connected.  
radio station  
Insert the antenna cable firmly.  
automatic  
The signals are too weak.  
Select a station manually.  
selection does  
not work.  
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MAINTENANCE  
3. Clean the tape head with the cotton  
swab.  
For System  
The following suggestions help you care  
for the product so that you can enjoy it  
for years.  
1. Keep the product dry. If it does get  
wet, wipe it dry immediately.  
Liquids might contain minerals that  
can corrode the electronic circuits.  
4. Clean the capstans and the pinch  
rollers with the cotton swab.  
2. Keep the product away from dust and  
dirt, which can cause premature wear  
of parts.  
5. Allow the tape head, capstans and  
pinch rollers to dry before operating.  
3. Handle the product gently and  
carefully. Dropping it can damage  
circuit boards and cases, and can  
cause the product to work improperly.  
6. Do not touch the tape with your  
fingers; if it becomes lose, wind it  
back by twisting a six-sided pencil in  
the cassette reel.  
4. Wipe the product with a dampened  
cloth occasionally to keep it looking  
new. Do not use harsh chemicals,  
cleaning solvents, or strong  
detergents to clean the product.  
5. Use and store the product only in  
normal temperature environments.  
High temperature can shorten the life  
of electronic devices, damage  
batteries, and distort or melt plastic  
parts.  
For Tape Player  
Periodic cleaning of the tape head and  
capstan shaft will ensure good  
reproduction of music and trouble-free  
operation. Cleaning of the tape head  
should be done every 20 to 30 hours of  
operation or when the high tones have  
become less clear.  
1. Use a cassette cleaning cartridge if  
available. If one is not available, use  
a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl  
(rubbing) alcohol.  
2. While holding the tape door open,  
locate tape head to the right of the  
opening and in the centre of the unit.  
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IGNITION AND INTERFERENCE NOISE  
IGNITION  
INTERFERENCE  
The most common source of noise in  
reception is the ignition system. This is  
normally due to the fact that radio is  
placed relatively close to the ignition  
system (engine). This type of noise can  
be easily detected because it will vary in  
intensity of pitch with the speed of the  
engine.  
Radio reception in a moving environment  
(automobile) is very different from  
reception in a stationary (home). It is  
very important to understand the  
difference.  
AM reception will deteriorate when  
passing through a tunnel or when  
passing under high voltage lines. Also,  
noise can be picked up from passing  
automobiles. Although AM is subject to  
environmental noise, it has the ability to  
be received at great distance.  
This is due to the fact that broadcasting  
signals follow the curvature of the earth  
and are reflected back by the upper  
atmosphere.  
Usually, the ignition noise can be  
suppressed considerably by using a  
radio suppression type high voltage  
ignition wire and suppressor resistor in  
the ignition system. (Most vehicles  
employ this wire and resistor but it may  
be necessary to check them for correct  
operation.) Another method of  
suppression is the use of additional noise  
suppressors. These can be obtained  
from most CB/Amateur radio or  
FM reception is just the opposite of AM.  
It is not subject to environmental noise  
and it does not have the ability to be  
received at great distances (usually 30  
miles). Also, the FM signal can be  
blocked by tall buildings, mountains, or  
hills.  
electronic supply shops.  
To reduce the possibility of these  
problems, ALWAYS FINE TUNE a station,  
and if possible, set the antenna height to  
30 inches.  
88-C1480-07  
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