Pyramid Car Audio CDR-36DX User's Manual

OPERATION MANUAL
CDR-36DX
DEAR CUSTOMER
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English
Manual Tuning Stereo Radio Receiver
Digital Compact Disc Player with CD-R/RW Playback
Maximum Output 160W
Mechanical Detachable Front Panel
Electronic Preset Equalizer
Electronic Audio Control
06 TROUBLESHOOTING
Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the presist after checklist
has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.
Symptom
Causes
Solution
No Power
The car ignition key has not
been switched on
If the power supply is properly
connected to the car accessory
terminal, switch the ignition
key to ACC.
The fuse is blown
Replace a new fuse
A CD is already inside the
player slot
Remove the CD from the player
and insert the new one
Inserting the CD in reverse
direction
Insert the CD with the label
facing up
The CD is extremely dirty or
defected
Clean the CD or try to play
a new one
Temperature inside the car is
too high
Cool off until the ambient
temperature return to normal
Condensation
Leave the player off for an
hour or so and try again
Volume is at minimum
Adjust volume to desired level
Wiring is not properly
connected
Check wiring connection
The installation angle is more
than 30°
Adjust the installation angle to
less than 30°
CD is extremely dirty or
defected
Clean the CD or try to play
a new one
The Operation Keys
Do Not Work
The built-in microcomputer is
not operating properly due to
interference
Press the RESET button or
reinstall the front panel
properly
The Radio or
Automatic Selection
Does Not Work
The antenna cable is not
connected correctly
Connect the antenna cable
correctly
The signals are too weak
Select the station manually
CD Cannot Be
Loaded or Ejected
No Sound
Sound Skipping
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05 SPECIFICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General
Power Supply Requirements:
Maximum Output Power:
Chassis Dimensions:
DC 12V, Negative Ground
160W
178 x 165 x 50mm (W x D x H)
Tone Controls
Bass (at 100Hz):
Treble (at 100KHz):
Current Drain:
+10dB / -10dB
+10dB / -10dB
5A
CD Player
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Channel Separation:
Frequency Response:
FM Radio
Frequency Coverage (MHz):
IF :
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB):
Stereo Separation:
More than 60dB
More than 60dB
20Hz - 20KHz
87.5 - 108 (Europe)
65 - 108 (OIRT)
87.5 - 107.9 (U.S.A.)
10.7MHz
12dBμ
>30dB
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Please read through these instructions so you will know how to install and
operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
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02
03
04
AM Radio
Frequency Coverage (KHz):
IF :
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB):
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522 - 1620 (Europe/OIRT)
530 - 1710 (U.S.A.)
450KHz
32dBμ
Installation
Precautions
02
DIN Front-Mount (Method A)
02 - 03
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B)
03
Additional Information
Wire Connection Diagram
04
How To Install and Remove The Front Panel
04
General Operations
Front Panel Layout
05
General Operations
05 - 06
Radio & CD Operations
Radio Operations
07
CD Operations
07
05
Specification
08
06
Troubleshooting
09
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01 INSTALLATION
04 RADIO & CD OPERATIONS
PRECAUTIONS
RADIO OPERATIONS
Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with the normal driving function
of the driver.
BAND
Press BND button (10) to change bands as
below:
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.
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other
modifications of the vehicle.
FM
AM
SELECT STATION
Rotate TUNING knob (11) clockwise or
anticlockwise to adjust the frequency
upward or downward.
LOCAL/DISTANT
Press the LOC/RPT button (12) to select
between local setting for reception of strong
station and distant setting for reception of
weak station when tuning.
MONO/STEREO
In FM band, press MON/INT button (13)
to select mono or stereo reception for radio
stations. You can sometimes improve
reception of distant stations by selecting
mono operation.
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.
If installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum
performance.
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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, form the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
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
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DISC PLAY
Gently insert a CD with the label side facing
up into the Disc Slot (16). The CD is then
automatically loaded into the unit and starts
playing with the first track of the disc. The
digital display will indicate the track number
and the time of the track.
EJECT
Press Eject button (15) to stop CD
playback and eject CD from slot. Receiver
switches to radio operation.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installing the unit
CD OPERATIONS
2
1
3
(Fig. 1)
PAUSE CD
Press Play/Pause button (14) to
temporarily stop the playback. Press it again
to resume playback.
SKIP TRACKS
Press Track Forward button (17) or
Track Reverse button (18) to choose the
following track or the previous track. Track
numbers show on display.
FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE
Hold Track Forward button (17) or
Track Reverse button (18) for several
seconds to fast forward or fast reverse.
Releasing the button to stop fast forward
and fast reverse playback.
REPEAT
Press LOC/RPT button (12) to
continuously repeat playing the current
track. Press it again to cancel the function.
INTRO:
PREVIEW ALL TRACKS
Press MON/INT button (13) to play first
several seconds for each track. Press it again
to stop intro and back to normal playback.
RANDOM:
RANDOM TRACKS PLAYBACK
Press and hold LOU/RDM button (8) for
several seconds to play all tracks in the
random order. Press it again to cancel the
function.
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03 GENERAL OPERATIONS
SELECT MODE
Press SEL button (3) to change audio
mode through volume, bass, treble, balance
mode. Use VOL Up (4) and VOL Down (5)
button to adjust the selected mode. When
mode has not been adjusted for several
seconds, display returns to normal radio or
CD display.
VOL
(Volume)
BAS
(Bass)
TRE
(Treble)
BAL
(Balance)
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MUTE
Press MUTE button (6) to mute down sound.
Press it again to release this mode and recover
previous volume level.
CD MODE/RADIO MODE
During CD operation, Press BND button (10)
to switch to radio mode. During radio operation,
when a compact disc is inserted in the Disc
Slot (16), Press Play/Pause button (14) to
switch to CD mode and start playing.
6
5
2
3
(Fig. 2)
OPTIONAL:
VOL
(Volume)
8
7
4
BAS
(Bass)
TRE
(Treble)
BAL
(Balance)
FAD
(Fader)
VOLUME
Adjust volume level by using VOL Up (4)
and VOL Down (5) buttons.
EQUALIZATION
Press EQ button (7) to turn to equalization
function and to select desired audio mode.
There are four kinds of modes as below:
POP
CLASSIC
ROCK
EQ/OFF
BASS
Press SEL button (3) one time. Adjust bass
level by using VOL Up (4) and VOL Down
(5) buttons.
TREBLE
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
The LCD (19) can show the current state of
the unit.
Press SEL button (3) two times. Adjust
treble level by using VOL Up (4) and VOL
Down (5) buttons.
FLASHING LED
If the front panel is not on the main unit, LED
(20) will be flashing.
BALANCE
RESET BUTTON FUNCTION
RESET button (21) is placed on the housing
and must be activated with either a ballpoint
pen or thin metal object. The RESET button
(21) is to be activated for the following
reasons:
Press SEL button (3) three times. Adjust
sound balance between left and right
speakers by using VOL Up (4) and VOL
Down (5) buttons.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(Fig. 3)
Dashboard
Nut (5mm)
Spring Washer
Screw (5 x 25mm)
Screw
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
8. Fix the springs on each side.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
Installation using the screw holes on the
sides of the unit
Fastening the unit to the factory radio
mounting bracket.
1
2
FADER (optional)
Press SEL button (3) four times. Adjust
sound balance between front and rear
speakers by using VOL Up (4) and VOL
Down (5) buttons.
4
· Initial installation of the unit when all wring is
completed.
· All the function buttons do not operate.
· Error symbol on the display.
5
3
2
5
NOTE: If Press RESET button (21), the unit can't 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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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. 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.
2. Screw
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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02 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
03 GENERAL OPERATIONS
WIRING CONNECTION DIAGRAM
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
2
19
16
15
17
4
14
18
5
11
3
7
9
13
12
6
8
10
20
1
21
HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE THE 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, abnormalities
occurs on the display or some keys will not
function properly.
GENERAL OPERATIONS
ON/OFF
Press POWER button (1) to turn on the unit. Press it again to turn off.
FRONT PANEL RELEASE
Press REL button (2) to detach the removable front panel
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
Press the release button and pull-off the
front panel, keep front panel into the case.
LOUDNESS
Press LOU/RDM button (8) shortly to reinforce the bass output.
FRONT PANEL
SET THE CLOCK
Press DSP button (9) to change the display to clock display. Press it again to return to
previous display. In clock display, press and hold the DSP button (9) for several seconds until
the clock display flashes. Press Track Forward (17) button to change minutes or Track
Reverse (18) button to change hours.
RELEASE BUTTON
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