RU400BT - Car stereo ROADSTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RU400BT ROADSTAR

This product meets the essential requirements laid down by EEC Directive 89/336 and has been built in accordance with European standards EN50013, EN50020.

Car Stereo MP3 Player with PLL / RDS FM Stereo Radio, USB-Port, MMC/SD Card Reader, A2DP Bluetooth and 4 x 25 W RMS.

RU-400BT

Instruction manual

Bedienungsanleitung

• Your new unit was manufactured and assembled under strict ROADSTAR quality control. Thank-you for purchasing our product for your music enjoyment. Before operating the unit, please read this instruction manual carefully. Keep it also handy for further future references.

• Ihr neues Gerät wurde unter Beachtung der strengen ROADSTAR-Qualitatsvorschriften gefrotiert.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the product.

The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of "dangerous voltage" inside the unit.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Invisible laser radiation when the unit is opened or interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to laser beam. Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This unit must not be exposed to moisture or rain.

This unit should be positioned so that it is properly ventilated.

Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat radiating sources.

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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RU-400BT

Car Stereo USB / SD MP3 Player with PLL FM Stereo Radio RDS with PTY,

Bluetooth function and Detachable Front Panel System

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this instruction manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your new Radio

before using it for the first time. Please retain this manual for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Location of Controls

• Features

• Installation

• Precautions and Maintenance

• Operating Instructions

• Specifications

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS

1. POWER ON/OFF
2. FUNCTION SELECT BUTTON: BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER / TA SEEK / PI / LOUDNESS/BEEP/AUDIO DSP/LOC-DX/STERO, To receive phone calls.
3. VOL UP/VOL DOWN FOR BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER
   4.PRESET STATIONS(1,2,3,4,5,6)
4. 'AF' function (ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)
5. 'TA' function (TRAFFIC ANNUNCEMENT)
6. 'PTY' function (PROGRAM TYPE)
   8.AUX IN Port
7. MODE BUTTON (MODE)PHONE/USB-SD/AUX-IN/RADIO
   10.BAND BUTTON
   11.AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQUP>>OR FREQDOWN<</
   USB/SD/MMC(MP3)TRACKSKIPBUTTON
8. MUTE FUNCTION
   13.LCD DISPLAY
   14.PANEL RELEASE BUTTON
9. USB PORT
10. SD CARD SLOT
11. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
12. INTRO BUTTON (CD SCAN)
13. REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT)
14. RANDOM BUTTON (SHUFFLE)
15. BLUETOOTH MICROPHONE
16. RESET BUTTON (NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS VERSION)
17. AMS (Auto Memory Store) / NUM (in MP3 mode to enter the song number)

FEATURES

The unit features a detachable front control panel, FM/FM stereo RDS, USB / SD:

Electronic Volume, Bass, Treble, Fader and Balance control.

• Bluetooth handfree function with A2DP

• Precision electronic tuning with phase-lock loop (P.L.L.) circuitry.

• Programmable 24 preset memory tuning (6 each for FM1/ FM2 / FM3)

Loudness control

• Manual / Auto (Seek) / up and down tuning control

Band selector for FM1/FM2/FM3

• Display control (Frequency, Station Name, Program Type, Clock)

Clock Function in RDS

• MP3 Repeat Function

• Preamplified Line-out

• Detachable front panel protects against theft

• Lighting system

• RDS Function: PI (Program Identification) TA (Traffic Announcement)

PS (Program Service Name) PTY (Program Type)

AF (List of Alternative Frequencies)

TP (Traffic Program)

INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS

• Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the normal driving functions of the driver.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
• Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.

Mounting angle adjustment

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20^ .

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MOUNTING EXAMPLE

Installation in the dashboard

Note: Keep the release key in the safe place as you may need it in future to remove the unit from the car.

Detaching and attaching the front panel

The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen.

DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL

Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the PWR button (1) to OFF first.

FOLDING DOWN AND DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL

Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the PWR button (1) OFF first.

Then press the FLIP DOWN button (14), let the Front Panel arrive in horizontal position and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.

Pull out the panel towards you in order to detach completely the panel from the main unit.

Detachable panel can be removed as direction 2.

Refer to below instruction.

ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL

IMPORTANT: make sure the black metallic panel is closed.

Make sure the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down. Bring side B of panel to side A of main unit.

Insert the panel in and push until it clicks.

Panel is attached.

Notes:

• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. It can be easily attached by pressing it lightly against the unit.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.
• Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel when attaching it to the unit.

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BUILT-INISO CONNECTOR

RCA Jack Line Out (Rear) -

Gray: Red (right)

:White(left)

CONNECTOR A

4. MEMORY +12V
   5.AUTOANTENNAOUTPUT
6. +12V (TO IGNITION KEY)
7. GROUND

Note: 12 V wire (connector A no. 7) must be connected by car ignition key in order to avoid that car battery becomes weak when the car will be not used for long period.

CONNECTORB

1. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER (+)
2. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER(-)
3. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (+)
4. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (-)
5. FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (+)
   6.FRONT LEFT SPEAKER(-
6. REAR LEFT SPEAKER (+)
7. REAR LEFT SPEAKER [-]

Maintenance

FUSE REPLACEMENT

If the fuse blows, check the power connector and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after the replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this case, consult your nearest repairing centre.

Warning

Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. POWER ON/OFF (PWR)

Insert the front panel in the unit and push Power button in order to switch on the unit. Push PWR button newly in order to switch off the unit and push REL button (14) to release the front panel.

Note: Never release the front panel when the unit is on. Power remains on even when car radio is off.

2. SELECT / 3. VOLUME UP/DOWN

Rotate the VOLUME Knob (3) to control the VOLUME. To select other functions, press the SELECT (2) button shortly until the desired functions is shown on the display. Figure 1 shows how control functions are selected using the SELECT button.

1. VOLUME (rotate knob)
2. SELECT (push down)
   3.BASS
   4.TREBLE
3. BALANCE
4. FADER
5. EQUALIZER (FLAT-POP-CLASS-ROCK-EQ OFF)
   8.TA VOLUME
6. REGIONAL ON/OFF
7. LOCALON/OFF
8. STEREO/MONO
9. LOUDNESS

3. VOLUME CONTROL

Rotate the VOLUME knob to increase or decrease the volume. This knob can be used to adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADER.

This knob also selects the possible options in RDS function.

TA VOLUME (2)

When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode

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of these function. Turn the volume knob to set the level of TA Volume.

REGON/OFF

Regional mode ON:

AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented to the station which have all PI codes same as current station. REG segment is turned on, in LCD display.

Regional mode OFF

The regional code in the format of PI code is ignored when AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented.

LOCAL/DX

"Local" position in areas with strong signals to let radio stop at only strong stations during manual tuning (LOC appears). Select Distant position in areas with weak signals to listen to all stations.

MONO/STEREO

When press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds, it is activated as selecting mode of these function. When FM stations are weak and are disturbed, listening can be improved by selecting MONO.

4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)

(A) RADIO MODE:

When pressed short, these keys select a preset station directly. When pressed longer than 1 sec., current station is stored in preset memory bank. When PTY mode is selected, the PTY switch is shared as follows:

PTY music group --- PTY speech group --- OFF

MUSIC TRAVEL

1. POPM, ROCK M 1. NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
   2.M.O.R.M.LIGHTM2.SPORT,EDUCATE,DRAMA
2. CLASSICS,OTHER M 3.CULTURE,SCIENCE,VARIED
3. JAZZ, COUNTRY 4. WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN
4. NATION M, OLDIES 5. SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
5. FOLK6, TRAVEL, HOBBIES, DOCUMENT

USING THE RDS FUNCTION

What is RDS?

The RDS (Radio Data System) is a digital information system developed by the EBU (European Broadcast Union). Piggy-backed on normal FM broadcasts, RDS offers a variety of information services and automatic retuning functions for RDS-compatible car stereos. In 1988, RDS became available in the United Kingdom, France, West Germany, Ireland and Sweden. Test transmissions are being conducted in many other European countries. It is expected that RDS will be available in most western European countries in the near future.

5. 'AF/REG' function (ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES)

When pressed, AF/REG switchig mode is selected.

When AF/REG switching mode is selected, the radio checks the signal strength of the AF all the time. When pressed long, it is activated as regional mode ON/OFF.

Regional mode ON:

AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented to the station which have all PI codes same as current station. REG segment is turned on, in LCD display.

Regional mode OFF

The regional code in the format of PI code is ignored when AF switching or PI SEEK is implemented.

6. 'TA' function (TRAFFIC ANNOCENCEMENT)

When pressed short, it is activated as TA mode on or off
When TA mode is on and traffic announcement is transmitted
- When the unit is it CD/MP3 mode, it will switch to radiomode temporarily.
If the volume level was under the threshold point, it will be raised to the threshold point.
- When TP station is received, TP segment is turned on in LCD display.

7. 'PTY' function (PROGRAM TYPE)

PTY MUSIC --- PTY SPEECH --- PTY OFF

While selecting PTY type, its selection is implemented by preset buttons as described in preset key. When PTY is selected, the radio starts to search corresponding PTY information, and stops if the corresponding PTY information, is detected.

8.AUX IN

Aux In Port Convenient easy to use front "AUX IN" input jack, allows easy connection of Portable Media and other digital MP3 Players.

9. MODE BUTTON (MODE)

By pressing this key, user can select RADIO mode or USB-SD/AUX-IN mode.

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Each band is toggled cyclically by pressing this key FM1--FM2--FM3.

11.AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP >> OR FREQ DOWN <<)

(A) RADIO MODE

When pressed short, these keys are operated as MANUAL tuning mode.

When pressed longer than 1 sec., they are operated as SEEK tuning mode.

When pressed short, they are operated as TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN mode.

12.MUTE

Press this button to mute the sound at once. Press again to return to previous volume level.

USB/SD CONTROL LOCATION OF PARTS

15. USB PORT

16. SD/MMC SLOT-IN

1. Press (14) button to open the front panel.
2. Insert the SD/MMC card into the card slot.
3. Attach front panel back to the head unit. Playback starts automatically.

17. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

During "PLAY", press (17) 'PAUSE' button to 'PAUSE'. Press it again to resume play.

18. INTRO BUTTON (MP3 SCAN)

When this button is pressed, 'SCN' indication is displayed and the first several seconds of each track of the disc are played. Press again to stop intro and listen to track.

19. REPEAT BUTTON 'REPEAT'

When this button is pressed, 'RPT' indication is displayed and play of the selected track will be continually repeated until the Track repeat mode is cancelled by pressing 'RPT' button again.

20. RANDOM BUTTON'SHUFFLE

When this button is pressed, 'SHF' indication is displayed and each track of the disc are

played in random instead of normal progression. To cancel RANDOM mode, press 'SHF' button (20) again.

21. MICROPHONE

Hi sensitivity microphone for Bluetooth hand free function.

22.RESET BUTTON

Reset function (22) is not available on this model.

ID3 Tag

The file name & track number of the MP3 file will scroll repeatedly through the display during the playing of the MP3 file.

23.AMS/NUM (SEARCH MP3 FILES)

AMS to store automatically the Raido stations in sequence.

In MP3 mode from USB / SD, can be used to search track directly using the buttons

MEMORY 1-6 or VOLUME.

HOW TO USE BLUETOOTH IN YOUR CAR AUDIO

How to Perform Pairing:

Before you can dial out from the car stereo, you must first perform PAIRING. Pairing is a procedure used to connect 2 Bluetooth devices together.

1. This unit's Bluetooth function is always on, perform the pairing starting from your cellular phone. Refer to your cellular manual on proper pairing.
2. Perform the search for available Bluetooth devices, "CAR-BT" will show. Enter '0000' when asking for code.
3. After successful pairing (BT-ON appear in the display), connect to the head unit if it is not automatically connected.

HOW TO MAKE OR RECEIVE PHONE CALLS

The phone calls can be made only by the dial keys of Mobile Phone.

1. Press the "SEL", (2/3) button to answer of incoming calls.
2. During the phone conversation, press the "MODE" button to finish.
   -Press "the MODE" button to reject unwanted calls.

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Audio Streaming (A2DP)

1. If your phone is "A2DP" format compatible, you can play music in your mobile and the music will be transferred to car audio unit.
2. Make sure your mobile and the car radio unit is paired and connected.
3. Play the music in your mobile according to your mobile operating method.
4. You can press >> or << on head unit for previous or next tracks.

SPECIFICATIONS

TUNER

Sensitivity 2 dBμ
Stereo separation 35 dB
Signal to noise radio 55 dB
Frequency range 87.5-108 MHz
Channel step 50 kHz
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

LINE-OUT

Output 350mV max.

Impedance 10kOhm

GENERAL

Power Supply 13.8V DC

Speaker impedance

Output power

(10.8-15.6V allowable)
4 or 8 ohm
25 W RMS x 4CH

Note: Specifications and the design are subject to possible modification without notice due to improvement.

SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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REEMPLACEMENTDESFUSIBLES

Comme appeler / receiveur appels

ACCENSION/EPEGNIMENTO(1)

LA FUNZIONE RDS.COS'E'IL SISTEMA RDS?

19. TECLA REPEAT'REPEAT

2.EASYM,LIGHTM2.DESPORTO,EDUCACAO,DRAMA

3.CLASSICO,OUTROS M3.CULTURA,CIENCA,VARIED

4.JAZZ, COUNTRY 4.METEOROLOGIA, FINANÇAS, CRIANCAS

5.NATIONM,OLDIES 5.SOCIAL,RELIGIAO,PHONE IN

6.FOLKM6.VIAJAR,TEMPOS LIVRES, DOCUMENTAÇAO

(B)LEITORDECD/MP3:

1.PAUSE2.SCAN3.REPEAT4.SHUFFLE

RDS