NS212 BT - Car stereo NORAUTO - Free user manual and instructions

Technical specifications	Bluetooth car radio, compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC formats
Output power	4 x 50 Watts
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB, AUX
Features	FM/AM radio, SD card reader, 5-band equalizer
Usage	Easy installation in most vehicles, intuitive user interface
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of the screen and connections, firmware update if available
Safety	Anti-theft locking system, surge protection
General information	Standard dimensions for DIN mounting, 2-year manufacturer warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - NS212 BT NORAUTO

How do I pair my Bluetooth phone with the NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio?

To pair your phone, enable Bluetooth on your device, then turn on the car radio. Press 'Bluetooth' on the car radio screen and select 'Pair a new device'. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.

Why won\u0027t my NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio turn on?

First, check that the car radio is properly powered. Make sure the fuse is not blown and the connections are secure. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to consult a professional.

How do I tune the radio on the NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio?

Press the 'Source' button until you select 'Radio'. Use the tuning knob to browse available stations. You can also manually enter a frequency using the numeric keypad.

The NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio won\u0027t play my USB audio files, what should I do?

Make sure your USB stick is formatted in FAT32 and that the audio files are in a compatible format (such as MP3 or WMA). Also try plugging the USB stick into another USB port on the car radio.

How do I reset my NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio?

To reset the car radio, press and hold the reset button located on the back of the device for about 5 seconds. This will restore factory settings.

How do I adjust the sound settings on the NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio?

Press the 'Menu' button, then select 'Audio'. You can adjust bass, treble, and speaker volume according to your preferences.

Does the NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio support steering wheel controls?

Yes, the NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio is compatible with steering wheel controls for more convenient use. Make sure your vehicle is also equipped for this.

How do I update the firmware of the NORAUTO NS212 BT car radio?

Visit the NORAUTO website to download the latest firmware version. Follow the instructions to transfer the file to a USB stick, then insert it into the car radio to perform the update.

Why does the Bluetooth connection frequently disconnect?

This may be due to interference or excessive distance between the device and the car radio. Make sure your device is within range and that there are no other Bluetooth devices that could cause interference.

USER MANUAL NS212 BT NORAUTO

Mounting sleeve Main unit Trim plate Remove the two screws Mounting bolt Rubber cushion6 OPERATION

USB/SD/MMC/MP3-WEERGAVE

5. - Unlock the front panel.

- System setup (long press)

7. - Scan play / Preset scan

- Auto memory store (long press)

8. - Adjust volume level / Conrm (press)

9. - Button 1: Play / Pause / Top play (long press) / Preset station 1

- Button 2: Scan play / Preset station 2. - Button 3: Repeat play / Preset station 3. - Button 4: Random play / Preset station 4. - Button 5: Previous folder / Preset station 5. /MP3 track -10 down (long press) - BT mode – Dial/Answer / Transfer call - Button 6: Next folder / Preset station 6. /MP3 track +10 up (long press) - BT mode – Reject / Terminate call 10.- Aux-in jack 11.- USB connector 12.- Previous / next track - Seek + / - (long press) 13.- Disc slot 14.- Toggle the audio source35 Power On/Off Button Press the [ /MUTE] button to turn the unit on when the vehicle ignition switch is on. Press and hold the button to turn the unit off. Adjust Volume level Rotate the knob to adjust volume level. Rotate it clockwise to increase and anticlockwise to decrease the volume. Audio Mute Press the [ /MUTE] button to mute the volume from the system. “MUTE” will appear on the display panel and the volume will be muted. Press the [ /MUTE] button again, or rotate or press the knob to return the volume level to the setting in use before the Mute function was activated. Mode Button (SRC) Press the [SRC] button to change between Radio, DISC (when disc is in), USB (when USB is connected), Card(when SD/MMC card is in), A2DP (when BT is connected) or AUX play. Auxiliary Input To access an auxiliary device:

1. Connect the portable audio player to the

AUX interface on the front panel.

2. Press the [SRC] button to select Aux-In

mode. Press SRC again to cancel Aux-In mode and go to the next mode. Display Selector (DISP) Prest the [ DISP ] button to display the clock time, the time will display at all times. Prest the [ DISP ] button again to turn back previous mode. GENERAL OPERATION Press and hold the [ MENU ] button to enter sound effect setting mode. First press shows current EQ, then rotate the knob to changes BEAT EQ in this order: OFF <-> POP <-> CLASSIC <-> ROCK <->

Insert the SD/MMC card into the slot. The unit will play the music automatically and the LCD will show CARD.

2. Take out SD/MMC Card

Push SRC button and switch to non CARD mode, slightly press SD/MMC card, take out the card when it was popped out.

3. Loading USB equipment

Open the rubber cap, insert the USB into the connector and the unit play the music in the USB storer automatically, and the LCD will show USB.

4. Take out USB equipment

Push the SRC button and switch to non USB mode, then take off the USB storer, close the rubber cap. USB/SD/MMC Notes USB functions (ash memory type) MP3 music play

1. SD/ MMC card support.

2. USB flash memory 2 in 1 (SD/MMC )

3. Fat 12/fat 16/fat 32 is possible.

6. Multi card reader not support.

7. USB 1.1 support, USB 2.0 support (It can

not support USB 2.0 speed. Just, get the same speed with USB 1.1). Not all kinds of USB devices are compatible with the unit. Note: Not all USB devices are compatible with the unit. Band During radio play, press the [BAND] button to choose between three FM, two MW bands. Up Tuning Press the seek up [ ] button to tune stations upward step-by-step. The current frequency will be shown in digital format on the display panel. Press and hold the seek [ ] button to the next available station. Down Tuning Press the seek down [ ] button to tune stations downward step-by-step. Press and hold the seek down [ ] button to the previous available station. Auto Memory Store Press the [AMS] button to automatically select six stations and store them in the current band. The new stations replace stations already stored in that band.37 This unit can play back MP3/WMA les Notes: If you play a WMA file with active DRM (Digital Rights Management), no audio is output. To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management) When using Windows Media Player 9/10/11, click on Tool -> Options -> Copy music tab, then under Copy settings, unclick the Check box for Copy protect music. Then, reconstruct les. Personally constructed WMA les are used at your own responsibility. Precautions when creating MP3/ WMA le Usable sampling rates and bit rates

1. MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate

to MP3, WMA file by using single byte letters. If you add a le extension other than specied or forget to add the le extension, the le cannot be played.

2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.

The files will be played soundlessly if you attempt to play files without MP3/WMA data.

• When VBR les are played, the play time display may differ the play location.

• When MP3/WMA files are played, a little no sound part is caused between tunes. Logical format (File system)

1. When writing MP3/WMA le on a CD-R disc

or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet or Romeo” or Apple ISO as the writing software format. Normal play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on another format.

2. The folder name and file name can be

displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play but the title must be within 32 single byte alphabetical letters and numerals (including an extension).

3. Do not afx a name to a le inside a folder

having the same name.

CD/MP3/WMA OPERATIONS

Folder structure A disc with a folder having more than 8 hierarchical levels will be impossible. Number of les or folders

1. Up to 999 files can be recognized per

folder. Up to 3000 les can be played.

2. Tracks are played in the order that they

were recorded onto a disc. (Tracks may not always be played in the order displayed on the PC.)

3. Some noise may occur depending on

the type of encoder software used while recording. Eject function Just pressing the [ ] button, ejects the disc even if the power to the unit was not turned on. Notes:

• If you force a CD into before auto reloading, this can damage the CD.

• If a CD (12 cm) is left ejected for 15 seconds, the CD is automatically reloaded (Auto reload). Listening to a disc already loaded in the unit Press the [SRC] button to select the CD/MP3/ WMA mode. When the unit enters the CD/MP3/WMA mode, play starts automatically. Loading a CD Insert a CD into the center of the CD SLOT with label facing up. The CD plays automatically after loading. Notes:

• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.

• If the CD is not inserted easily, there may be another CD in the mechanism or the unit may require service.

TEXT mark and CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.

• Some CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be usable.38 Pausing play

1. Press the [ 1 ] button on the front panel or the

[ TOP ] button on the remote control to pause play. “PAUSE” appears in the display.

2. Press the above button again to resume CD

play. Displaying CD titles This unit can display title data for MP3/WMA disc. When SCROLL is OFF, each time you press the [DISP] button to change the title display. MP3/WMA disc FILE --> FOLDER --> TITLE --> ARTIST --> ALBUM Notes:

• If MP3/WMA disc is not input TAG, “NO TITLE” appears in the display.

• Only ASCII characters can be displayed in Tags. Selecting a track Track-up

1. Press the [ ] button to move to the

beginning of the next track.

2. Each time you press the [

] button, the track advances to the beginning of the next track.

3. For MP3/WMA disc, press and hold the

[6] button (1 sec.) to move ahead to +10 tracks. Track-down

] button to move back to the beginning of the current track.

] button twice to move back to the beginning of the previous track.

3. For MP3/WMA disc, press and hold the [5]

button (1 sec.) to move back to -10 tracks. Fast-forward/Fast-reverse Fast-forward Press and hold the [ ] button . Fast-reverse Press and hold the [ ] button .

• For MP3/WMA discs, it takes some time until the start of searching and between tracks. In addition, some error may occur in the play time. Folder select This function allows you to select a folder containing MP3/WMA files and start playing from the rst track in the folder.

1. Press the [ 5 ] or [ 6 ] button.

Press the [ 5 ] button to move the previous folder. Press the [ 6 ] button to move the next folder.

1. Press the knob to enter the track list search

3. Press the knob to conrm entry and the tens

and thousands digit, if necessary. NOTE: The unit will only allow the selection of digits that correspond with the number of les on the media you are searching.

6. Once the track number appears on the

screen, press the knob to play the selected song/le. Searching Folders/Files

1. Press the knob to enter the folder list

the [MENU] botton to turn back the previous folder.

3. Press the knob to enter the search mode.

And then the list appears in the display.

4. Turn the knob to select a track or folder.

5. If there is a track, press the knob to play.

If there is a folder, press the knob to go on searching.

• When play back MP3 / WMA file, this function is performed in the current folder. Top function The top function resets the CD player to the rst track of the disc. Press and hold the [ 1 ] button (1 sec.) to play the rst track (track No.

• In case of MP3/WMA, the rst track of the

CD/MP3/WMA OPERATIONS39

current folder will be played. Other various play functions Scan play This function allows you to locate and play the rst 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a disc. Press the [ 2 ] button to perform scan play. Repeat play This function allows you to play the current track repeatedly or play a track currently being played in the MP3/WMA folder repeatedly. CD:

1. Press the [ 3 ] button once or more until

“RPT ON” appears on the LCD to perform repeat play.

2. Press [ 3 ] button repeatedly until “RPT

OFF” appears on the LCD to cancel repeat playback. Random play This function allows you to play the current track random play being played in the MP3/ WMA folder. CD:

1. Press the [ 4 ] button “RDM ON” appears on

the LCD to perform random play.

2. Press the [ 4 ] button repeatedly until “RDM

OFF” appears on the LCD to cancel random playback.

CD/MP3/WMA OPERATIONS ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

This unit is equipped with a detachable panel. Removing this panel makes the radio totally inoperable. Remove the detachable panel

2. Hold the part popped out

and pull the panel out.

3. Gently press the button

of the case and open the cover. Place the panel into the case and take it with you when you leave the car. Install detachable panel

1. Fix right part of face

plate in the panel slot of the unit.

2. Press down the left side

of the face plate until it clicks into the panel slot. Remove the unit

1. Switch off the power of the unit.

2. Remove the panel and

3. Insert both Removal

Keys into the hole on the front of the set until they lock.

BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS Note: For your safety, avoid talking on the phone as much as possible while driving. Bluetooth is a wireless transmission way for short distance. The built-in Bluetooth can connect with the mobile phones having Bluetooth function. After connecting, you can control your mobile phone through the unit. Pairing Use this function to establish a connection between the unit and your mobile phone.

1. Turn on the unit.

2. Turn on Bluetooth function of your mobile

phone, keep phone within 3 meters to the unit and start to search for Bluetooth devices.

3. After the name of the Bluetooth module

“BLUETOOTH” appears on the pairing list of your mobile phone, select it. At this time, a pairing code is required. Enter the pairing code “1234”, and the Bluetooth pairing will process automatically. Some mobile phones may instruct you to select connect or disconnect, please select connecting. Receive

1. After pair successfully, if there is a call

incoming, the unit switch to BT mode automatically.

2. Press [5/ ] button to receive.

3. Press [6/ ] button to hang up.

Call Transfer During talking, press [5/ ] button to transfer audio from the unit to your mobile phone. Note: Some mobile phones will transfer audio from the unit to themselves once the incoming call is answered. BT Audio To listen to audio from a bluetooth device and control playback with the unit.

1. Press SRC button repeatedly to select A2DP

Selecting a track Track-up Press the [ ] button to move to the beginning of the next track. Track-down Press the [ ] button to move to the beginning of the previous track. Music Mode A2DP A2DP is short for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile. The mobile phones supporting this function can transmit stereo audio, whereas the ones not supporting this function can transmit mono audio only. General Notes for Bluetooth

1. For some types of mobile phones, during

our test, after the mobile phones appear connection successful, the unit still appear waiting for pairing. At this time you must find the unit’s Bluetooth module name “BLUETOOTH” on the pairing list on your mobile phone and select connecting in the submenu, then the unit will appear CONNECT. Otherwise, there is no voice coming out when communicating, though the mobile phone has already displayed CONNECT. Some mobile phones, when it play back A2DP, you must find the unit name in the phone’s menu and reconnect (check your mobile phone whether has the A2DP & AVRCP functions).

2. When pairing, some types of mobile phone

hint that how to operate, for example, when you make a phone call by the unit, if the mobile phone voice dosn’t be transferred to the unit, no voice comes out.

3. Depending on the mobile phone, if private

mode is selected, when you make a phone call by the unit, or receive, the voice would be transferred to the mobile phone. But sometime the Bluetooth maybe disconnect till the communication ends, then connects your mobile phone to the unit automtically. Some mobile phones maybe need pair again.

4. For mobile phone, the Bluetooth device

name must be primary symbols or numbers. Otherwise, some unpredictable issues41 BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS may occur during the Bluetooth devices connecting and making phone call.

5. After CONNECT, if no sound produced,

please check whether the Bluetooth stereo audio on the phone switched ON.42 will blink. When traffic announcement is received, the TA indicator will display. The unit will temporarily switch to the tuner mode (regardless of the current mode) and begin broadcasting the announcement at TA volume level. After the traffic announcement is over, it will return to the previous mode and volume level. When TA is turned on, SEEK, SCAN, AMS function can only be received or saved when traffic program identification (TP) code is received. EON (Enhanced Other Networks) When EON data is received, the EON indicator lights and the TA and AF functions are enhanced. TA: Traffic information can be received from the current station or stations in other network. AF: The frequency list of preset RDS stations is updated by EON data. EON enables the radio to make fuller use of RDS information. It constantly updates the AF list of preset stations, including the one that currently tuned into. If you preset a station around the area at your home, you will later be able to receive the same station at an alternative frequency, or any other station serving the same program, EON also keeps track of locally available TP stations for quick reception. PTY Reception ( Program Type ) RDS FM stations provide a program type identication signal. Example: news, rock, info, sport, etc. PTY Type Preset Press the [MENU] to enter PTY mode. Rotate the knob to select the desired program type. Then press the knob to conrm. RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in you area, the following service is not available. RDS Basics AF (Alternative Frequency): When the radio signal strength is poor, enabling the AF function will allow the unit to automatically search another station with the same PI (Program Identication) as the current station but with stronger signal strength. PS (Program Service name): The name of station will be display instead of frequency. AF Mode: Long press the [DISP] to enter menu mode, then Press [ ] or [ ] button to show AF mode, rotate the knob to select AF ON or OFF. AF on: AF function is activated. AF off: AF function is disabled. Remark: AF indicator on LCD will flash until RDS information is received. If RDS service is not available in your area, turn off the AF mode. REG Mode: Long press the [DISP] to enter menu mode, then Press [ ] or [ ] button to show AF mode, rotate the knob to select REG mode on and off. REG on: AF function will implement the regional code (of the PI) and only stations in the current region can be tuned automatically. REG off: AF function will ignore the regional code(of the PI) and stations in the other regions can also be tuned automatically. CT Service ( Clock Time ) When receiving an RDS station, the CT (Clock Time) service automatically adjusts the time. Trafc Announcements Some RDS FM stations periodically provide trafc information. TP (Trafc Program Identication) Broadcasting of trafc information. TA (Trafc Announcements Identication) Radio announcements on trafc conditions. TA Mode: Press the [MENU] for more than 2 seconds to turn on/off the TA function. When TA mode is turned on, the TA indicator

RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM)43

MENU FUNCTION At all mode, press and hold [DISP] button to enter system setup. Press [ ] or [ ] button to select options, rotate the knob to adjust. AF ON/OFF mode Rotate the knob to choose AF ON or OFF. TA ON/OFF mode Rotate the knob to choose TA ON or OFF. REG ON/OFF mode Rotate the knob to choose REG ON or OFF. DX/LO (RADIO mode) Rotate the knob to choose radio local or distant at RADIO mode.

• LO: Only stations with strong signal can be received.

• DX: Stations with strong and weak signals can be received. STEREO/MONO mode Rotate the knob to choose FM STEREO or MONO.

Rotate the knob to choose SCROLL ON or OFF. For track information that is longer than the display panel: When SCROLL is ON, the LCD will display ID3 TAG information cyclely, e.g: TRACK-

>FOLDER->FILE->ALBUM->TITLE->ARTIST-

>TRACK->... When SCROLL is OFF, the LCD will display one of the ID3 TAG information, the default is TRACK, but user can adjust it to other ID3 TAG information by press [DISP] button.

• The factory default setting is “ON“.

Rotate the knob to choose subout woofer ON or OFF. CLOCK Press the knob to enter clock setting mode, rotate the knob to set clock, press [ ] or [ ] button to select hour or minute, press and hold the knob to conrm.44 DEVICE CONNECTIONS Wiring Diagram ANTENNA Rear Right Line-out (Red) (Blue) Microphone SUBOUT

Rear Left Line-out (White)45 INSTALLATION GUIDE Installation Opening This unit can be installed in any dashboard having an opening as shown below. The dashboard should be 4.75mm - 5.56mm thick in order to be able to support the unit. If the opening is too small, carefully cut or le as necessary until the sleeve easily slides into the opening. Do not force the sleeve into the opening or cause it to bend or bow. Check for sufcient space behind the dashboard for the unit chassis. Reset Press the RESET button with a pointed object to reset the unit to the original status. Note: Press the RESET button will erase the clock setting and stored stations. Installation Procedures

2. Insert the mounting sleeve into the

dashboard. Fix it firmly in place by folding down the metal tabs.

3. Perform the required electrical connections.

4. Then check that everything works before

installing the main unit.

5. Remove the two screws on the top of the

unit, otherwise, the unit will not work.

6. Install the car radio in the dashboard using

the supplied screws (M5x6mm).

7. Attach the outer trim frame.

If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, contact a qualied technician. Mounting sleeveMain unitTrim plateRemove the two screwsMounting boltRubber cushion46 TROUBLESHOOTING If you suspect something is wrong, immediately switch power off. Immediately stop using it and call the store where you purchased it. Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so. Problem Possible cause Solution General The unit will not switch on. Car ignition is not on. Cable is not properly connected. Fuse is burnt. Turn your car key in the ignition. Check cable connection. Replace fuse with a new fuse of the same capacity. No sound Volume is set at minimum or the mute function is on. Check the volume or switch the mute function off. The unit or screen does not function normally. The unit system is unstable. Press the RESET button. TUNER mode Unable to receive stations. The antenna is not connected properly. Connect the antenna properly. Poor quality reception of radio station. The antenna is not fully extended or it is broken. Fully extend the antenna and if broken, replace it with a new one. Preset stations are lost. The battery cable is not properly connected. Connect the permanent live on the unit to the permanent live on the vehicle. USB/SD/MMC mode Unable to insert USB device or SD/MMC card. The memory card or USB device has been inserted the wrong way round. Insert it the other way around. The USB device or SD/ MMC card cannot be read. NTFS format is not supported. Check that the USB/SD/MMC file system is in FAT or FAT32 format. Due to different formats, some models of USB storage devices or MP3 players may not be read.47 SPECIFICATIONS General Power supply: 12VDC (11V-16V), Test voltage 14.4V, negative ground Maximum power output: 50W x 4 channels Continuous power output: 20W x 4 channels (4 10% T.H.D.) Suitable speaker impedance: 4-8ohm Pre-Amp output voltage: 2.0V (Play mode: 1KHz, 0dB, 10K load) Fuse: 15A Dimensions (WxHxD): 188 x 58 x 163mm Weight: 1.7kg Aux-in level: 300mV FM Stereo Radio Frequency range: 87.5-108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity: 8dBμ Frequency response: 30Hz-15KHz Stereo separation: 30dB(1KHz) Image response ratio: 50dB IF response ratio: 70dB Signal/noise ratio: >55dB AM(MW) Radio Frequency range 522-1620 KHz Usable sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 30dBμ Components Mounting sleeve 1 Machine screws M5x6 mm 4 Mounting bolt (50mm) 1 Trim plate 1 Removal key 2 Operating Instructions 1 Removable face plate case 1 Rubber cushion 1 Note: Specications and the design are subject to change without notice due to improvements.15V0 Norauto France 511/589 rue des Seringats 59262 Sainghin-en-Mélantois Auto 5 Bld Paepsem 20 -1070 ANDERLECHT BELGIQUE Noroto España SAU Centre Comercial Alban Carretera de Ademuz km 2,9 46100 BURJASSOT Norauto Italia SPA Corso Savona 85/10024 MONCALIERI Norauto Portugal LDA Av. dos Cavaleiros, n°49 Alfragide 2794-057 CARNAXIDE Norauto Romania nr.7, corp Z, et.1, Sector 6, Bucuresti, 061072 Norauto Polska SP Z.O.O. Ul. Jubilerska 1004-190 WARSZAWA НОРАВТО РОССИЯ 127051, Москва, Цветной бульвар, 11строение 6, этаж 2 NGTS Made in China / Fabricado en/na China / Fabriqué en Chine 10R-05 3317 PN: 127075006902