AKAMATE 1 Din MP3 FM Radio

AKAMATE 1 Din MP3 FM Radio Car Multimedia Player User Manual

Model: 1 Din MP3 FM Radio

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AKAMATE 1 Din MP3 FM Radio Car Multimedia Player. This manual provides detailed instructions for installation, operation, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and user experience. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product and keep it for future reference.

2. Safety Information

  • Ensure proper installation by a qualified professional to prevent damage to the unit or vehicle.
  • Do not operate the unit in a way that distracts you from driving. Always prioritize road safety.
  • Avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, or moisture.
  • Use only compatible accessories and power sources as specified.
  • In case of malfunction, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Contact customer support.

3. Package Contents

Please check the package for the following items:

  • Car MP3 Player & FM Stereo Radio Unit
  • Power Cable
  • Remote Control
  • Fixed accessories (Mounting brackets)
  • Owner's Manual (this document)
Package contents including the car radio, power cable, remote control, and mounting accessories.
Image: Product dimensions and included accessories.

4. Product Overview

Front Panel Controls

Front panel diagram with numbered controls and their functions.
Image: Front panel controls and rear panel connections.
  1. (Play / Pause) Button 1 preset station
  2. Voice Control
  3. Hang up call
  4. Rotate the VOL (Volume)
  5. Setting the Clock/Mute On/Off
  6. Previous song
  7. (Intro) Button 2 preset station
  8. IR remote control sensor
  9. Microphone
  10. LCD display
  11. USB port for music playback
  12. USB charge port
  13. AUX in jack
  14. Next Track
  15. (Random) Button 4 preset station
  16. Button 5 preset station
  17. Button 6 preset station
  18. (Repeat) Button 3 preset station
  19. MODE switch/voice control/BT

Rear Panel Connections

  1. Radio Antenna Socket
  2. FR: Front Right RCA PRE-AMP Output (Red)
  3. FL: Front Left RCA PRE-AMP Output (White)
  4. RR: Rear Right RCA PRE-AMP Output (Red)
  5. RL: Rear Left RCA PRE-AMP Output (White)

5. Installation

Wiring Connections

Wiring diagram for the car radio, showing RCA outputs and power connections.
Image: Detailed wiring connections for the car radio.

The unit uses standard ISO plug configurations. Refer to the diagram for correct connections.

ISO Plug Configuration:

Socket A (Speakers) Socket B (Power supply)
A1: Rear Right (+) (Purple) B1: Spare
A2: Rear Right (-) (Purple/Black) B2: Spare
A3: Front Right (+) (Gray) B3: Spare
A4: Front Right (-) (Gray/Black) B4: +12 Volt Power/Battery (Yellow)
A5: Front Left (+) (White) B5: Electric Antenna +12V DC (Blue)
A6: Front Left (-) (White/Black) B6: Spare
A7: Rear Left (+) (Green) B7: +12 Volt ACC/Ignition (Red)
A8: Rear Left (-) (Green/Black) B8: Ground (Black)

Installation Rendering

Image showing the car radio installed in various car dashboards.
Image: Examples of the car radio installed in a dashboard.

6. General Operations

  • Turn Unit On/Off: Press the button to turn on the unit. Press and hold this button to turn the unit off.
  • Change Modes (Source): Press the MODE button to select the different modes: Radio, USB (with USB device inserted), SD (with TF card inserted), BT (Bluetooth) and AUX IN (aux audio input).
  • Adjust the Volume (VOL): Rotate the VOL knob to increase or decrease the volume level.
  • Mute On/Off: Briefly press the MUTE button on panel or on remote control to toggle mute on or off.
  • Setting the Clock:
    1. Short press the CLK button (some models need long press CLOCK/DISP) to display time.
    2. Press and hold the CLK button (CLOCK or DISP button), the hours digits start flashing on the display. Rotate the VOL (volume) knob to adjust the hours.
    3. Short press the CLK button (CLOCK or DISP button), the minute digits start flashing. Rotate the VOL (volume) knob to adjust the minutes.
  • Adjust Menu Options: (Note: The setting menu will vary by model)
    • Short press the SEL button to enter the setting menu, then press the SEL button repeatedly to cycle through the following setting menu: BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, LOUD (Loudness ON/OFF), EQ (FLAT, ROCK, POP, CLASSIC, JAZZ, OFF), Stereo/Mono, DX/LOCAL, Multi-region tuner (Asian / Europe / USA / South USA / Latin / Brazil frequency), Reset setting, Volume.
    • Rotate the VOL knob to adjust the selected item.
    • Press and hold the SEL button to enter CL 1 (Seven color horse race lamp change mode), rotate the VOL knob to switch between CL 1 and CL 2 (Seven color jump flash change mode).
    • In CL 1 mode, short press SEL button and rotate the VOL knob to select the brightness to HI (high), low and ADJ. In ADJ mode, you can set the time period for LOW brightness.
    • In CL 2 mode, you can switch between seven color change mode and ADJ mode.
    • In seven color change mode, you can set illumination color: AUTO/RED/GREEN/BLUE/YELLOW/CYAN/PURPLE/WHITE. In ADJ mode, you can set the time period for LOW brightness.
  • Reset (Optional): Push the RESET button with a thin object with a pointed end to reset the unit. This function may be used when the LCD does not display normally or sound is distorted, or when any of controls are disabled.

7. Radio Operations

FM Radio function with frequency range and Bluetooth feature.
Image: FM Radio and Bluetooth Function.
  • Change Bands: In radio mode, shortly press the BAND (or BND) button to switch between the FM1, FM2, FM3.
  • To Store / Recall Preset Stations: The radio can store 6 preset stations for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3), a total of 18 preset stations.
    • To memorize a station: Press and hold a desired preset button (1-6) to save a radio station.
    • To recall a preset station: Short press the respective station button (1-6) to choose a radio station.
  • Manual Tuning: In radio mode, press and hold the ►►►I or ◄◄◄ button to enter the manual tuning mode, then briefly press the ►►►I or ◄◄◄ button to search the next or previous frequency step by step.
  • Seek Tuning: In radio mode, press the ►►►I or ◄◄◄ button, the automatic search will start. It will search upward or downward for the strong signal radio station within the current band. The auto searching will stop until it finds a station.
  • Automatic Store Preset station (AMS or BAND): Press the AMS (AS or long press the BAND) button to select 6 strong stations and store them in the current band automatically. Briefly press the AMS button on front panel (or on remote control) button to recall the preset stations saved in the memories of each band.

8. USB & TF Card Playback

Diagram showing AUX input, USB read, and fast charging via USB port.
Image: AUX Slot/USB Player and Fast Charging.
  • TF Card (Optional): This TF card slot is designed for song playback from TF card.
  • USB (or Type-C socket for some models) for smartphone Charging: The charging USB port (Type-C socket for some modes) is designed for charging for iPhone / Android mobile phone. The maximum charging ability is 5V/1A.
  • Play Songs from USB flash memory device: Connect to a USB storage device for music play, or charging of a mobile phone.
  • AUX IN JACK: Connect to the headphone jack on an external device (e.g. a mobile phone or MP3 player) for audio play.
  • Select Next Track or Previous Track: In the USB/TF card playback, briefly press the ►►►I or ◄◄◄ button to skip to next or previous track.
  • Fast Forward/Reverse: Press and hold the ►►►I or ◄◄◄ button to fast forward or reverse a track.
  • Play / Pause: Press the II button to interrupt the playback of a music (pause function). Press this button again to continue the playback.
  • Introduction Scan: Press the INT button to play the first 10 seconds of all track. Press again to stop the introduction scan, and play the current tracks.
  • Repeating the track: Press the RPT button to toggle between RPT ONE (Continuously repeat current track) and RPT FLR/FOD (Continuously repeat all tracks in current folder), RPT ALL (Play all track).
  • Playing all tracks in random: Press RDM button to play all tracks randomly. Press again cancel random playback.
  • Track/Folder Navigation:
    • Press the 5/6 button to jump 10 tracks backward or forward. (Some model need long press) (If there are folders on the storage medium.)
    • Press and hold the 5/6 button to select the previous or the next folder. (Some model are short press) It only works when there are more than 10 tracks inside the USB stick.
  • Select the Song for playback in MP3 format:
    1. Press the AMS (AS or long press the BAND) button on the front panel to enter track search mode.
    2. Rotate the VOL knob select the number of your favorite track with high speed.
    3. When the desired track number appears, confirm your selection by pressing SEL button (VOL knob). If no any operation in 5 seconds, it will play the current track.

9. Bluetooth Operations

Bluetooth function showing a phone connected for hands-free calling.
Image: Bluetooth Function for hands-free calling.
  • Pair and Connect: Before using a Bluetooth device for the first time, it must be paired and connected.
    1. User can complete the pairing steps from your Bluetooth device.
    2. When the phone finds the car audio system, the “CAR BT” name will be displayed. Choose the “CAR BT” from your phone list to pair and connect with the car audio system.
  • Answer a Call: When the mobile phone is called, the incoming telephone number displays on the LCD display. Press the button to answer the incoming phones.
  • Redial Last Dialed Number: Press the button to redial the last dialed phone number.
  • Reject or End a Call: Press the button on the front panel to reject or end the call.
  • Switch Audio Between Car Audio and mobile Phone: During a call, press the SEL button (Volume knob) on the front panel to switch the audio source from the car audio system back to your mobile phone.
  • Audio Streaming (A2DP): This car radio supports A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile) wireless streaming audio from a Bluetooth mobile device directly to your car receiver. The following functions can be used to control the music playback.
    • Skip to Next music: Press the ►►►I button to play the next music in the mobile phone.
    • Skip to Previous music: Press the ◄◄◄ button to previous music in the mobile phone.
    • PLAY/PAUSE: Press the II button to pause or restore the music playback.
  • Voice Assistant: After connecting to Bluetooth, long press the knob to activate "Siri" on your phone. Use voice commands to make calls, play music and more.
    Voice Assistant feature showing interaction with Siri or Google Assistant.
    Image: Voice Assistant feature.

10. Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your AKAMATE car radio, please refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:

  • No Power: Check all power connections, including the +12V (Yellow), ACC (Red), and Ground (Black) wires. Ensure the car's fuse is not blown.
  • No Sound: Verify speaker connections. Check volume levels and ensure the unit is not muted. Confirm RCA outputs are correctly connected if using external amplifiers.
  • Radio Reception Poor: Ensure the antenna is properly connected. Check for local interference. Try changing the radio band or tuning manually.
  • USB/TF Card Not Reading: Ensure the USB drive or TF card is formatted correctly (FAT32 is common) and contains supported audio formats (MP3, WMA, WAV, APE). Try a different USB drive or TF card.
  • Bluetooth Connection Issues: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both the car radio and your mobile device. Delete previous pairings and try pairing again. Make sure the device name "CAR BT" is selected.
  • Controls Unresponsive / LCD Abnormal: Perform a unit reset by pushing the RESET button with a thin object.

If the problem persists after trying these steps, please contact AKAMATE customer support for assistance.

11. Specifications

General

  • Working Voltage: DC 12V Negative Ground
  • Current Consumption: 10A (Max.)
  • Power Output: 4 x 50 Watt (200 Max.)
  • Item Weight: 0.6kg
  • Din Size: One Din
  • Display Size: 2.5"
  • Display Type: LCD
  • Output Type: Black and white
  • Special Features: Built-In Speaker/Microphone, Mobile Phone, MP3 players
  • Function: Remote control, Phone Charging
  • Certification: CE
  • Origin: Mainland China
  • For Vehicle Brands/Model: Universal

FM Tuner

  • Frequency Range: 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz
  • Effective sensitivity: 10 dB
  • S/N Ratio: 60dB
  • I.F. frequency: 10.7 MHz
  • Radio Support: FM

USB/Type-C Socket/TF Card

  • Usable Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, APE
  • USB Version: 2.0
  • Max External Memory: 64G (USB/TF Memory Support)
  • USB or Type-C Socket Charging: 5V/1A
  • USB Drive Support: Yes

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth Version: 4.0
  • Protocols Support: A2DP, AVRCP
  • Wireless Range: approx. 8 metres
  • Transmission frequency: 2.4GHz

Product Dimensions

  • Width: 188mm (7.40 inches)
  • Height: 58mm (2.28 inches)
  • Depth: 105mm (4.13 inches)
Diagram showing the dimensions of the car radio unit.
Image: Product dimensions.

12. Maintenance

  • Cleaning: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the unit's surface. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
  • Storage: If storing the unit for an extended period, ensure it is in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  • Detachable Panel (if applicable): If your model has a detachable front panel, remove it when leaving the vehicle to deter theft and protect the unit.

13. Warranty & Support

For warranty information, technical support, or service inquiries, please contact the AKAMATE Official Store directly. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase.

You can also refer to the official user manual PDF for additional details: View User Manual (PDF)

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