PYLE Audio PLCD20CH manual

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Compact Disc Auto Changer Disc Magazine Compact Disc Changer System Disc Auto Changer Open DIGIT AL AUDIO COMP ACT DISC CHANGER 10 PLCD20CH[...]

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    2 CONTENTS HINTS FOR CORRECT AND SAFE OPERA TION 2 HOW TO USE THE MAGAZINE 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING DISCS 4 INST ALLA TION P ARTS 5 WIRING 5 RESET FUNCTION 5 BEFORE INST ALLING THE UNIT 6 • T ransport Lock Screws 6 • Installation and Wiring Precautions 6 • Position of the built-in anti-vibration Board 7 INST ALLA TION 8 • Procedur e for I[...]

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    3 HOW TO USE THE MAGAZINE Loading a disc 1. Pick the tab on the magazine ’ s disc tray and pull out only of the trays. 2. Place the disc on the tray with its play surface facing down (label surface facing up). • Each tray can accommodate only one disc. 3. Pr ess the tab on the disc tray to store the tray back in the magazine. • Up to ten disc[...]

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    4 PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING DISCS With new discs The symptoms described below sometimes occur when new discs are used: • The disc is not played even when it is loaded. • Operation changes to the next disc before the first disc has a chance to be played. • The same disc is played over and over again. • The designated disc is not played. Remov[...]

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    5 INST ALLA TION P ARTS WIRING Connect this cable to the terminal of the CD player . RESET FUNCTION The reset button must be activated with either a ball point pen or thin metal object. It is to be activated for the following reason: • Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed. • Some functions do not operate. Bracket (A) x [...]

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    6 BEFORE INST ALLING THE UNIT T ransport Lock Scr ews The mechanism in the CD changer is “ locked ” into place during shipment by the transport screws. Be sure to r emove the screws prior to installation. Caution After removing the transport lock scr ews, place the supplied seals over the screw holes. These seals are used to keep dust, which co[...]

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    7 Position of the built-in anti-vibration board This unit can be installed horizontally (suspended), vertically , and at a 45 ° angle. Once the installation position has been decided, it ’ s necessary to set the position of the built-in anti-vibration board inside the unit. Please do this befor e performing the procedur e listed below . Vibratio[...]

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    8 INST ALLA TION Procedur e for Installation on Carpet (Horizontal Position) 1 2 3 4 5 • Confirm that the built-in anti-vibration boards on both the left and right sides are set to the horizontal installation position “ 0 ” . • Attach the left and right brackets (A) using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5). • Attach the left and right brackets ([...]

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    9 INST ALLA TION Procedur e for Installation on Carpet (V ertical Position) 1 2 3 4 5 • Set that the built-in anti-vibration boards on both the left and right sides are set to the vertical installation position “ 90 ” . • Attach the left and right brackets (A) using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5). • Attach the left and right brackets (A) to [...]

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    10 INST ALLA TION Procedur e for Installation on Carpet (at a 45 ° angle) 1 2 3 4 5 • Set the built-in anti-vibration boards on both the left and right sides to the 45 ° installation position “ 45 ° ” . • Attach the left and right brackets (A) using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5). • Attach the left and right brackets (A) to their respecti[...]

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    11 INST ALLA TION Procedur e for Installation (Suspended Position) 1 2 3 • Confirm that the built-in anti-vibration boards on both the left and right sides are set to the horizontal installation position “ 0 ” . • Attach the left and right brackets (A) using the hexagonal bolt (M4 x 5). • Determine the mounting location and drill four mou[...]

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    12 HANDLING THE DISCS Dirt, dust, scratches and warpage cause sound skips during playback and a deterioration of sound quality . How to take care of your disc: 1. Use compact discs that have the mark shown on the right. 2. Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped of f the disc ’ s signal surface (glossy side) with a soft cloth. Unlike conv[...]

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    13 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS CD Changer Remote Contr ol System SCAN SELECT REPEAT RANDOM OFF TRK/SKIP RESET DISC[...]

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    14 P ARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Control section Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) - (1) LCD display will only be active when the changer power is on. This display indicates all operation key ’ s, including DISC number , track number . Select Button (2) Press this button to select functions. Functions are shown below: Scan Play Button (T rack Scan) - (3)[...]

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    15 Random Play Button (T rack or DISC Random) - (5) This is used for random selection Disc play , and sequence. Once this button is pressed. “ RANDOM ONE ” is displayed in the Upper left corner of LCD commander , and disc selection will begin random play . Press this button for a second, “ RANDOM ALL ” will be shown on the display . When ?[...]

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    16 Reset Button A r eset button is located on the front panel of the unit which must be activated with a pen tip or other thin object as it is recessed to prevent accidental engagement. 1. Initial installation after all wiring is completed. 2. If abnormal disc operation is encounter ed, the reset button may be pressed to clear the system and return[...]

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    17 BEFORE USING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP FOR OPERA TION Be sure to pr ess reset button when all wiring is completed. Load the discs into the CD magazine and install the magazine into the CD changer . Wiring — Using FM Modulator This system is designed to convert CD sound into FM signals (89.1 MHz or 88.7 MHz) and play them on the existing FM car ste[...]

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    18 CD CHANGER OPERA TION Listening to the CD Play • Playing a CD Press the play/pause button ( ....... ). Adjust the volume and tone using the FM car stereo to which the system is connected. * When using the system for the first time or when the CD magazine has just been replaced, play starts fr om the first track on the first disc. • T o tempo[...]

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    19 Commander FM Modulator/ Ground Isolator M3 x 12 • Random play - When the random button (RANDOM) is pressed, “ RANDOM ONE ” appears, and the tracks on the disc now heard are played in a random or der . When all the tracks have been played, they will be played again, this time in a dif fer ent random order . - Press this button for a second,[...]

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    20 Wiring — FM Modulator unit ACC/Ignition power lead (red) Connect to where the power is supplied when the ACC power or ignition switch is turned ON. Battery power lead (pink) Memory back up. T o be connected to continuous power source. Ground lead (black) Screw this to a metal part of the vehicle. Interference on 89.1 MHz • If a clear signal [...]

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    21 Contr ol and Function Keys 1. +12V TO IGNITION Connect the red power wir e (with in-line fuse holder) to a point in your vehicle ’ s fuse block that has power only when you turn the vehicle ’ s key to either the accessory (ACC) or ST ART position. 2. ANTENNA If your system does not have an RCA input jack, use the FM Modulator to covert CD Ch[...]

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    22 4. OUTPUT FREQUENCY T urn the switch on the side of the FM Modulator to choose the output frequency between 89.1 MHz and 88.7 MHz with a screwdriver . When the r eception is interfered with other station on the one frequency , switch to the another frequency . 5. RESET (FOR MODULA TOR FUNCTION ONL Y) If the CD Changer locks up or does not work p[...]

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    www .pyleaudio.com Symptom Cause Remedy No power . Improper connection. Check connections. Magazine cannot Direction in which it is Insert it in proper dir ection. be installed. inserted is wrong. CD is not played. Disc has been loaded Load disc with play side facing upside down. up. Noise is heard Lar ge scratches on disc or Compare sound with ano[...]

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