PLCD29
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio System
• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
• Digital Compact Disc Player
• Automatically Memory Storing
• Full Detachable Panel
• Auxiliary Input Function
INSTALLATION
Notes:
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installing the unit
• Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
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• 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.
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• Use only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation.
The use of unauthorized parts can
cause malfunctions.
(Fig. 1)
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
• Consult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of holes
or other modifications of the vehicle.
After inserting the holder into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the holder in place.
3. Screw
• 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.
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• If installation angle exceeds 30˚ from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
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30˚
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• 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.
(Fig. 2)
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5 x 25mm)
5. Screw
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.
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.
7. Plain washer
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INSTALLATION
Removing the unit
Fastening the unit to the factory radio
mounting bracket.
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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.
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3
Use either truss screws (5 x 6mm) or
flush surface screw (4 x 6mm),
depending on the shape of the screw
holes in the bracket.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
1. Frame
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.)
Note: The mounting box, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not used for method
B installation.
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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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
To Detach the Front Panel
To Reinstall the Front Panel
1. Press the release button (REL), then
the right-hand side of the panel will
be ejected.
1. Push the front panel into the main
body. A ‘click’ sound should be
heard.
Release
Button
2. Remove the front panel by pulling its
right-hand side outward.
2. Note that if the front panel fails to lock
in position properly, press control
button may not function and LCD
display may be missing some
segments. Pressing the release
button and then reinstall the front
panel again.
Front Panel
Precautions when Handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
3. For safekeeping, store the front panel
in the supplied protective case
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when detaching or
reinstalling the front panel.
immediately after being removed.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front
panel or on the main unit body. It may
result in poor electrical contact.
Protective Case
4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.
Front Panel
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.
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WIRING CONNECTION
MAIN UNIT
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
FUSE
IGNITION RED
SWITCH (B+)
(GREY)
Rch RED
RCA CABLE
YELLOW
BLACK
MEMORY
BACK-UP
CHOKE
BOX
Lch WHITE
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
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• LOUDNESS
GENERAL OPERATION
Press LOU button (6) to increase bass
output and display will show “LOUD”.
• ON/OFF
Press the PWR button (1) to turn on.
• SET THE CLOCK
Press PWR again to turn it off.
Press and hold the DSP button (7), the
clock will show on the display, then
press the TRACK/TUNE button (16)
to change minutes or TRACK/TUNE
button (15) to change hours.
• MUTE
Press the MUT button (3) to silence
the receiver. Press again to resume
listening.
• SELECT MODE
• FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press REL button (5) to detach the
removable faceplate.
Press SEL button (9) to move display
through bass, treble, balance, fader
and volume functions.
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OPERATION
Use VOLUME (10) and VOLUME
(11) buttons to adjust the selected
mode. When mode has not been
adjusted for several seconds, display
returns to normal radio or CD display.
RADIO OPERATION
• SELECT BAND
Press BAND button (12) to change
between three FM bands and two AM
bands. Each band stores up to six
preset stations.
BA
TR
B
F
V-
(Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader) (Volume)
FM1
FM2
FM3
AM1
AM2
• SELECT LISTENING MODE
Press MOD button (13) to choose
desired listening mode.
(e.g. radio mode to CD mode to AUX
IN mode)
• SELECT STATIONS
Press TRACK/TUNE button (15) or
TRACK/TUNE button (16) shortly to
tune the frequency downward or
upward by step. Hold it for several
seconds to seek the previous or next
station.
• LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
Exhibit current frequency and
activating functions on the display (14).
• AUXILIARY INPUT
• MONO/STEREO
The unit can be connected to a
portable audio player through this jack
(24).
Press MON button (4) to select
monaural or stereo (Mono reception
for radio stations). You can sometimes
improve reception of distant stations
by selecting mono operation.
• LED
When the front panel does not install
on the main unit, the LED indicator (25)
is flashing.
• PRESET STATIONS
The six buttons (17) store and recall
stations for each band.
Store a station:
• RESET
Press RESET button (26) to re-initialize
the unit in case abnormalities or
malfunction is observed. When reset
is activated, all preset station/program
will be cleared. Reset button can be
access by any pointed material.
Select a band (12) and station, then
hold a preset button for several
seconds.
Recall a station:
Select a band (12), press a preset
button to select stored station.
• AUTOMATICALLY STORING &
PROGRAM SCANNING
Automatically Storing
Press and hold AMS button (18) for
several seconds to toggle
automatically storing function. It starts
searching next frequency and stores
the station into the preset memory.
At the end of automatically storing
operation, mode is changed to preset
scan.
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OPERATION
Preset Scanning
CD OPERATION
Press AMS button (18) shortly to
toggle preset scanning function.
During the scanning, it will stop at
every stored station for several
seconds and the frequency of station
being scanned flashes on the display.
Press it again to stop scanning.
• DISC PLAY
Push a compact disc with the label
side facing up into the disc slot (2).
When there have correspondingly
showing on the display, press
button (19) to start playing with the first
track of the disc. The digital display
will indicate the track number and
playing time.
• DISPLAY
During radio operation, press the DSP
button (7) to recall the time display.
Press it again or activating any tuning
function, display will return to station
frequency read-out.
During the playing, press
button
(19) to temporarily stop the playing.
Press EJECT button (8) to stop CD
play and eject CD from slot.
Receiver switches to radio operation.
• SELECT TRACKS
In CD operation, press TRACK/TUNE
button (15) or TRACK/TUNE button
(16) to move to the previous track or
the following track. Track number
shows on display.
In CD operation, hold TRACK/TUNE
button (15) or TRACK/TUNE button
(16) to fast reverse or fast forward.
CD play starts from when you release
the button.
• PLAY THE FIRST TRACK
Press TOP button (20) to play the first
track of the current disc.
• PREVIEW ALL TRACKS
In CD operation, press SCN button (22)
to play first several seconds of each
track on the current disc. Press it
again to stop intro and recover normal
playing.
• REPEAT THE SAME TRACK
In CD operation, press RPT button (21)
to continuously repeat the same track.
Press it again to stop repeat.
• PLAY ALL TRACKS
In CD operation, press RDM button
(23) to play all tracks on current disc in
random order. Press it again to cancel
the function.
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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions
Tone Controls
- Bass (at 100 Hz)
- Treble (at 10 KHz)
Maximum Output Power
Current Drain
:
178 (W) x 155 (D) x 50 (H)
: + 10 dB / – 10 dB
: + 10 dB / – 10 dB
: 4 x 40 Watts (max.)
: 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
Cause
Solution
No power.
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.
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.
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
Adjust the installation angle to less
not more than 30 degrees. than 30 degrees.
The disc is extremely dirty Clean the compact disc, then try to
or defective disc.
play a new one.
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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