CAR AND DRIVER CAD-FMX500 Bluetooth Noise FM Transmitter
Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions, keep these instructions, heed all warnings, and follow all instructions.
- Ensure that the CAD-FMX500 is mounted in a place that does not block your view of the road.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, and ensure that the power cord does not get tangled with the gas or brake peddles.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
FCC NOTICE TO USERS
FCC ID: 2AMSOSTW001
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection Against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, however, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Help.
The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Box Contents
Overview
- Adjustable gripper (side)
- TF card slot
- FM wheel
- Multifunctional button (Play/Pause; Hang up/Answer; Siri/Google Voice Assistant)
- Mic
- Type-C 5V charging port
- Gripper release button
- Adjustable gripper (side)
- USB port
- BASS button
- Mode switch button (BT, TF, USB)
- LED display
- AUX OUT jack
Mounting
You can mount your CAD-FMX500 with either of these methods:
Method 1: Vent mounting
- Turn the mounting nut counterclockwise to loosen the clamp.
- Insert the ball knob with clip and clip button into the clamp on the charger base, and turn the nut clockwise to tighten the ball knob.
- Press the Clip button to open the clip to fix the air vent window of your car. You can turn the ball knob to adjust your desired angel for the phone.
- Press the Release button on the upper right of the phone mount to unlock the adjustable gripper (side).
- Place your phone onto the charging pad, and adjust the two adjustable grippers (both sides) to lock your phone in place.
Method 2: Dash mounting
- Turn the mounting nut counterclockwise to loosen the clamp.
- Insert the dash mount with a suction cup into the clamp on the phone mount, and turn the nut clockwise to tighten the ball knob.
- Remove the protective film from the adhesive suction cup on the bottom of the mount. Then press the suction cup onto your dashboard and push the lock down to secure it in place.
- Adjust the CAD-FMX500’s angle and height so that it does not block your view of the road, and tighten the knob to secure it in place.
- Press the Release button on the upper right of the phone mount to unlock the adjustable gripper (side).
- Place your phone onto the charging pad, and adjust the two adjustable grippers (both sides) to lock your phone in place.
Powering on
To power this device, connect one end of the supplied USB – Type C cable to the CAD-FMX500’s Type C port, and the other end to the supplied car power adapter. Plug the Car power adapter into your car’s DC power outlet. Once turned on, the word “HI” will appear on the LED display. Then after 2 seconds, the word “bt” will flash on the display of this device for pairing.
Bluetooth Mode
To play the music from your phone, you need to pair your phone with the device. When pairing for the first time, follow the steps below:
- Make sure the device is powered on.
- Open your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
- Search “CAD-FMX500” from your bluetooth list, and tap it to connect.
- Three seconds after connecting, the display will return to FM status.
- Turn on the car’s radio, and choose an unoccupied radio station. Then push the FM wheel on the device for one second until the LED display flashes the frequency.
- Turn the button up/down to match the same frequency. Once done, you can play the music from your phone. Use the “play/pause button to play or pause the music.
Note: This device has an auto power-off memory function, which means it will remain the same FM frequency the next time it turns on, so you do not need to match the frequency again unless you change it on either your car’s radio or this device during previous use.
For Phone Call mode
If someone calls you while you’re playing music, this device will automatically switch to telephone mode.
| Answer/End a call | Press the Play/Pause button once |
| Reject a call | Press and hold the Play/Pause button for two seconds |
| Redial a call | Press the Play/Pause button twice |
For Aux mode when you use the aux cable, you can play the music from your phone without matching the device’s FM frequency the same as the car’s. Plug one end of the aux cable into the AUX OUT port of your phone mount, and the other end into the car’s radio aux port. Then press the “Mode Switch” button until the LED display shows the word “AUH” to indicate the aux status. You are now ready to enjoy your music.
For U-disc/TF Player mode
Insert your TF card/U-disc into the TF slot/U-disk port of the device, and then press the “Mode Switch” button until it switches to the correct mode (For a TF card, the word “sd” will appear on the display, and you will hear an “SD Card Mode” sound notification; for a U-disc, the LED indicator will display the word “usb”, and a “USB Mode” sound prompt can be heard). The music you save on your TF card/U-disc will begin playing automatically.
Bass Function
- Press the “Bass” button to switch between normal and bass mode (On the LED display, H0 means normal mode, H1 means bass mode).
- Activate Siri/Google Voice Assistant
- Press and hold the “Play/Pause” button for 2 seconds to activate Siri/Google Voice Assistant.
Specifications
| Model name | CAD-FMX500 |
| Rated working voltage | 5V |
| Limit working voltage | 4-5.5V |
| Product input | 12/24V |
| Charger output | 5V/2.1A |
| Power consumption | 1W |
| Working temperature | 0~50°C |
| Support file format | MP3 / WMA/WAV |
| SNR | > 60dB |
| Degree of distortion | < 0.1% |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-15Khz |
| Left and right channel (dB) | > 60dB |
| Bluetooth version | Version 5.0 |
| Bluetooth sound processing | DSP and A2DP(Advance Audio Distribution Profile) |
| Bluetooth range | 10M |
| Microphone range | 0.5~2M |
| Transmit frequency | 87.5~108.0MHz |
| Transmit frequency modulation mode | Stereo digital PLL frequency lock |
| Memory card (Max capacity) | 32GB |
Notice
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection recycling facility. Follow local rules and never dispose of the product with normal household waste. Correct disposal of old products helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Disclaimer
All information, design, and specifications contained in this manual were correct at the time of this publication. As the product goes under continuous upgrades and changes, however, the final device may have slight differences. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice and CAR AND DRIVER will not be liable for any errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this manual.
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