Radio Shack Car Stereo System PLCD32 User Guide

OWNER’S MANUAL  
PLCD32  
PLL SYNTHESIZER STEREO RADIO WITH  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER DIGITAL  
 
1. Dashboard  
2. Nut (5mm)  
1
7
6
3. Spring washer  
4. Screw (5 x 25mm)  
5. Screw  
4
5
2
3
6. Strap  
Be sure to use the strap to secure the  
back of the unit in place. The strap can  
be bent by hand to the desired angle.  
(Fig. 2)  
7. Plain washer  
Removing the unit  
1. Frame  
1
2. Insert fingers into the groove in the front  
of frame and pull out to remove the  
frame. (When reattaching the frame,  
point the side with a groove downwards  
and attach it.)  
2
3
3. Lever  
Insert the levers supplied with the unit  
into the grooves at both sides of the unit  
as shown in figure until they click.  
Pulling the levers makes it possible to  
remove the unit from the dashboard.  
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)  
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.  
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Fastening the unit to the factory radio  
mounting bracket.  
1. Select a position where the screw holes  
of the bracket and the screw holes of  
the main unit become aligned (are fitted),  
and tighten the screws at 2 places on  
each side.  
2
4
Use either truss screws (5 x 5mm) or  
flush surface screws (4 x 5mm),  
depending on the shape of the screw  
holes in the bracket.  
5
3
2. Screw  
2
5
3. Factory radio mounting bracket  
4. Dashboard or Console  
5. Hook (Remove this part)  
Note: The mounting box, outer trim ring,  
and half-sleeve are not used for method B  
installation.  
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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE FRONT PANEL  
1. Press the release button and pull-off the front panel.  
Keep front panel into the case.  
2. To install the front panel, insert the panel into the housing and make sure the panel  
is properly installed, otherwise, abnormalities occurs on the display or some keys  
will not function properly.  
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL  
Front Panel  
Release Button  
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL  
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WIRING CONNECTION  
MAIN UNIT  
ANTENNA CONNECTOR  
IGNITION RED  
SWITCH (B+)  
(GREY)  
Rch RED  
RCA CABLE  
YELLOW  
MEMORY  
BACK-UP  
Lch WHITE  
BLACK  
GROUND (B)  
BLUE  
POWER  
ANTENNA  
2-SPEAKERS SYSTEM  
WHITE  
4-SPEAKERS SYSTEM  
4-SPEAKERS SYSTEM  
2-SPEAKERS SYSTEM  
GREY  
WHITE  
FRONT  
GREY  
FRONT  
Lch SPK.  
Rch SPK.  
WHITE/BLACK  
GREY/BLACK  
Lch  
Rch  
SPK.  
SPK.  
GREEN  
REAR  
VIOLET  
REAR  
Lch SPK.  
Rch SPK.  
GREEN/BLACK  
VIOLET/BLACK  
VIOLET/BLACK  
GREEN/BLACK  
Note:  
1. For 2-speakers system, green, violet, white/black and grey/black wire leads are  
unconnected and isolated.  
2. For 2-speakers system, keep the fader indicator at center position to maintain the  
existing volume level.  
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OPERATION  
7 17 2  
1
3
5
8
12  
10 11  
4
16 18 13 20  
21  
22 14 23  
19 15 6  
9
24  
25  
GENERAL OPERATION  
ON/OFF  
Switch on the unit by pressing any button [except button (4) and RELEASE button  
(7)]. When system is on, press button (9) to turn off the unit.  
FACEPLATE RELEASE  
Press RELEASE button (7) to detach the removable faceplate.  
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SOUND ADJUSTMENT  
Press SEL button (10) to select the desired adjustment mode.  
The adjustment mode will change in the following order:  
Volume  
Bass  
Treble  
Balance  
Fader  
By pressing VOL button (11) or VOL button (12), it is possible to adjust the  
desired sound quality.  
LOUDNESS  
Press BND/LOU button (13) for several seconds to reinforce the bass output and  
display will show LOUD. Press it for several seconds again to release this  
function.  
SET THE CLOCK  
Holding down the DSP button (15) until the clock is shown on the LCD display and  
flashed. Then press the TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
button (17) to change hours or  
button (16) to change minutes.  
TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
SELECT MODE  
Press MOD button (6) to choose desired listening mode.  
(e.g. radio mode to CD mode)  
MUTE  
Press MUT button (3) to silence the receiver. Press it again to resume listening.  
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY  
Exhibit current frequency and activated functions on the display (8).  
EQUALIZATION  
Press EQ button (19) 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  
FLASHING LED  
If the front panel does not install in the unit, the LED (24) will be flashing.  
RESET  
RESET button (25) must be activated with either a ball point pen or thin metal  
object. RESET button (25) 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.  
- Error symbol on the display.  
Note: If press RESET button (25), the unit cant work yet, please use a cotton swab  
soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the front panel.  
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RADIO OPERATION  
BAND SELECTION  
At tuner mode, press BND/LOU button (13) shortly to select the desired band.  
The reception band will change in the following order:  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
AM  
STATION SELECTION  
Press TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
button (16) or TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
button  
(17) shortly to activate automatic seek function. Press for several seconds until  
MANUALappeared on the display, the manual tuning mode is selected. If both  
buttons have not pressed for several seconds, they will retune to seek tuning mode  
and AUTOappeared on the display.  
LOCAL/DISTANCE  
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.  
AUTOMATICALLY MEMORY STORING & PROGRAM SCANNING  
- Automatically 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.  
And then 6 strongest stations are stored into the corresponding preset number  
button.  
- Program Scanning  
Press AMS button (18) 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 releasing mute, then searches again.  
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, current station  
is stored into the number button.  
MONO/STEREO  
Press MON button (1) to select mono or stereo mode. You can sometimes improve  
reception of distant stations by selection mono operation.  
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CD OPERATION  
SELECT TRACKS  
Press TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
button (16) or TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
button  
(17) to move to the previous track or the following track. Track number shows on  
display.  
Hold TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
button (16) or TUNE/SEEK/TRACK  
button  
(17) to fast reverse or fast forward. CD play starts from when you release the button.  
PAUSE PLAYING  
Press PAU button (20) to pause CD player. Press it again to resume play.  
REPEAT THE SAME TRACK  
Press RPT button (22) to continuously repeat the same track. Press again to stop  
repeat.  
PREVIEW 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.  
PLAY ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM  
Press SHF button (23) to play all tracks on CD in random order. Press again to  
cancel the function.  
EJECT  
Press button (4) to stop CD playing and eject the disc from the disc slot (5).  
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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)  
- Treble (at 10 KHz)  
Maximum Output Power  
Current Drain  
: + 10 dB / 10 dB  
: + 10 dB / 10 dB  
: 40W x 4 (ch)  
: 5 Ampere (max.)  
CD PLAYER  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
Frequency Response  
: More than 60 dB  
: More than 60 dB  
: 20 Hz - 20 KHz  
RADIO  
FM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB)  
Stereo Separation  
: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz  
: 10.7 MHz  
: 3 µV  
: > 30 dB  
AM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB)  
: 530 to 1710 KHz  
: 450 KHz  
: 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  
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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