Power Acoustik CPAA-70D10F Operation Instruction Manual
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the Power Acoustik CPAA-70D10F car audio system. It covers appearance, accessories, installation, wiring, front panel description, remote control, main menu, settings, and various functional modes like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Radio, USB, Disc, and Bluetooth.
1. Appearance
The main unit features a 10.6-inch TFT LCD display with various icons for different functions including Radio, Disc, Apple CarPlay, USB, BT Music, AV-IN, and Phone. The front panel includes a rotary control, mode button, menu button, and other function buttons.
2. Accessories and Installation
The package includes essential accessories for installation and operation:
- Mounting bracket
- Screws
- Remote control
- Trim ring
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
- ISO Cable
- Harness cable
- USB cable
Installation Steps:
- Attach the mounting brackets to the left and right sides of the head unit using screws.
- Install the main chassis into the dashboard using the brackets.
- Install the trim ring onto the main chassis.
- Install the faceplate.
Note: The faceplate is not detachable. Disconnect/connect the screen connector only for installation.
Important Installation Notes:
- Ensure the ignition is off and the negative battery terminal is disconnected before installation.
- Disconnect the wire harness and antenna before installation.
- Securely attach brackets with screws. Consult a dealer if drilling or vehicle modification is required.
- Connect the wire harness and antenna carefully, avoiding pinching wires.
- Install the outer trim ring.
- Reconnect the battery and test all functions.
- Installation specifics may vary by vehicle; consult your car dealer if needed.
Faceplate Adjustable Position:
- Vertical Adjustment: The faceplate can be adjusted vertically.
- Tilt Adjustment: The faceplate can be tilted forward or backward.
- Swivel Adjustment: The faceplate can be swiveled.
Un-Installation:
- Pull and release the panel lock system.
- Pull out the faceplate.
3. Wiring Connection
Parking Wire:
The parking wire connects to the vehicle's brake signal. For safety, programs may only be viewable on the monitor after the car is braked. To watch video, connect the parking wire to the brake signal.
Connecting the Reversing Line:
Connect the reversing line to the car's taillight. When the reverse gear is engaged, the unit will display the picture from the car's rear-view camera.
Speaker Connection:
Connect speakers according to the provided diagram. Incorrect connections can damage the unit or speakers.
Wiring Diagram and ISO Connector:
Detailed wiring connections are provided via a table and diagrams, including connections for power, speakers, antenna, ground, ACC, amplifier control, brake detection, camera control, and steering wheel controls.
Portion | Colour | Connection | |
ISO A | A3 | Yellow | Battery B+ |
A5 | Orange | ILL B+ | |
A6 | Blue | Antenna | |
A7 | Black | Ground | |
A8 | Red | ACC B+ | |
ISO B | B1 | Purple / Black | Rear right speaker(-) |
B2 | Purple | Rear right speaker(+) | |
B3 | Grey / Black | Front right speaker(-) | |
B4 | Grey | Front right speaker(+) | |
B5 | White / Black | Front left speaker(-) | |
B6 | White | Front left speaker(+) | |
B7 | Green / Black | Rear left speaker(-) | |
B8 | Green | Rear left speaker(+) | |
8 Pin connector | C1 | Blue / White | Amplifier control(B+) |
C3 | Brown | Brake detect (Ground) | |
C4 | Pink | Back car control(Back camera B+) | |
C5 | Pink / Black | Front camera(B+) | |
C6 | Black | Ground | |
C7 | Green | Steering Wheel 2 | |
C8 | Grey | Steering Wheel 1 |
4. Front Panel Description
The front panel features a 10.6-inch TFT LCD display. Key components include:
- Built-in Microphone: For voice commands and calls.
- IR Sensor: Receives signals from the remote control.
- MENU Button (4): Returns to the Main Menu.
- MODE Button (5): Selects the desired operating mode.
- Rotary Control (6): Powers the unit on/off (short press for on, long press for off). Also used for volume adjustment (rotate) and muting (short press).
- Siri Button (7): Activates voice control for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Navigation Buttons (8, 9): Used for track skipping, frequency tuning, and fast forward/rewind.
Base Unit Features:
- Eject Button (10): Ejects the disc.
- AUX IN Jack (11): For connecting external audio devices.
- Slot-in Disc Drive (12): For inserting and ejecting discs.
- Micro SD Slot (13): For media playback.
- Fast Charging USB Port (14): Supports fast charging.
- Reset Button (15): Resets the unit to factory settings.
- USB Port (16): For digital playback, connecting iPhones for CarPlay, and Android phones for Android Auto.
5. Remote Control
The remote control provides access to various functions:
- Power/Mute Button: Turns the unit on/off or mutes/unmutes audio.
- Bluetooth Call Buttons: Answer, reject, or end calls.
- Mode Switching Buttons: CP/AA (CarPlay/Android Auto), SXM, Radio, Disc, BT, USB.
- Volume Control (+/-): Adjusts audio volume.
- Navigation Arrows: Navigate menus and select tracks.
- ENTER Button: Confirms selections.
- Fast Forward/Rewind: Controls playback speed.
- EJECT Button: Ejects discs.
- Play/Pause Button: Controls media playback.
- EQ Button: Accesses Equalizer settings.
- Numeric Keypad (0-9, *, #): Used for direct track selection, phone number input, etc.
6. Main Menu
The CPAA-70D10F is a 2-DIN car audio system supporting Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto, Radio, Disc, Bluetooth, USB, and SD card playback. Icons in gray indicate that a function is not ready or a device is not connected. Touch an icon to enter the respective mode.
- Setup Icon: Enters the Settings Menu.
- Display Off Icon: Turns off the TFT display. Touch any area to return to the display.
7. Settings
The Settings menu allows configuration of various aspects of the unit:
- Time Settings: Set the Date and Time.
- Audio Settings: Adjust audio parameters like Beep, Reverse Volume, EQ, Subwoofer, and Volume Control.
- EQ Settings: Features a 10-band equalizer for detailed audio tuning. Balance and Fader can be adjusted for driver and passenger preference.
- Disc Settings: Configure disc-related options.
- General Settings: Includes settings for Brightness, ILL Detect, Key LED, Bluetooth, SWC (Steering Wheel Control), Radio Area, RDS, Rear Camera, Language, Driving Position, Drive Forbidden Watch Video, Serial/Version, and Reset Factory Data.
- Wallpaper Settings: Allows users to select a preferred background wallpaper.
Steering Wheel Control Settings:
Configure steering wheel controls by enabling the default switch or using the Custom SWC learning mode. Press the car's steering wheel control button and then touch the corresponding button on the player screen to set it up. Save or Reset settings as needed.
Radio Area:
Select the appropriate radio frequency region.
Serial & Version:
View serial number and software/hardware versions.
8. Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
8.1 Apple CarPlay:
Connect an iPhone (5 or later, iOS 7.1 or above) via a Lightning cable to the USB port. The unit will enter the CarPlay interface, displaying compatible apps. Touch apps to operate them. Use the Siri button or the iPhone's home button to activate Siri for voice control.
Note: The microphone must be connected for Siri functionality. Touch the 'Home' button or icon to return to the unit's main menu.
8.2 Android Auto Operations:
Connect a compatible Android device (Android 5.0 or later) via USB for access to navigation, calls, music, and more. For hands-free functions, connect via Bluetooth. Connecting via USB may automatically disconnect existing Bluetooth phone connections.
Note: Android Auto availability may vary by device and region. Visit https://www.android.com/auto or https://support.google.com/androidauto for more information.
- Connect the Android device via USB.
- Unlock the Android device.
- Touch the Android Auto icon on the head unit screen to enter the mode.
- Touch 'Home' to return to the head unit's main menu.
9. Radio Mode
Touch the Radio icon to enter Radio mode. Select FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2 bands. The unit supports preset station storage and recall for each band.
- BAND Button: Switches between FM and AM bands.
- AS/PS Button: Auto scan and search for stations.
- EQ Button: Accesses EQ settings.
- LOC(DX) Button: Switches between Local and DX (Distance) reception.
- GOTO Button: Allows direct tuning to a specific frequency.
- Seek/Tune Buttons: Tune to the next/previous frequency or seek stations.
10. USB
Plug in a USB device to access its content. The USB icon will illuminate. Touch the USB icon to enter playback mode. The unit defaults to playing audio files.
- File List Button: Browse Audio, Video, and Picture files on the USB device.
- Previous/Next Track Buttons: Skip tracks or fast reverse/forward.
- Play/Pause Button: Control media playback.
- Random Button: Toggle random playback on/off.
- Repeat Button: Select repeat modes (All, 1, Folder, Off).
- EQ Button: Access audio settings and custom EQ.
File List Browsing:
Touch the folder/file list button to browse the USB device's contents. Select media types (Audio, Video, Picture).
11. Disc
The unit supports disc playback. Control functions include:
- Goto: Select specific chapters or tracks.
- Prev/Next: Skip to previous or next chapter/track.
- Play/Pause: Control playback.
- Repeat: Select repeat modes.
- EQ: Access audio settings.
- Next Page: Navigate through pages of options.
- Audio/Subtitle/Section/Title/Angle: Select audio language, subtitle language, section, title menu, or viewing angle.
12. Bluetooth Audio
Touch the BT Audio icon to enter Bluetooth Audio playback mode. If a Bluetooth device is connected, music playback will begin.
- Playback Controls: Previous/Next track, Play/Pause, Random, Repeat, and EQ settings are available.
Bluetooth Connect:
If Bluetooth is not connected, press 'Reconnect' to connect a paired phone or 'Pairing' to connect a new device.
13. Bluetooth Phone
Touch the Phone icon to enter Bluetooth Phone mode. After connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth (HFP), you can make calls using the unit. A microphone connection is required for calls.
- Dial Pad: Enter phone numbers to make calls.
- Call Logs: View missed, received, and dialed calls.
- Contacts: Access the phonebook of the connected phone.
- BT Setup: Configure Auto Answer, Auto Load Phonebook, and manually load the phonebook.
- Search Devices: Find available Bluetooth devices.
- Manage Devices: Manage connected devices.
Make a Call:
- Touch the Dial Pad icon.
- Enter the phone number using the keypad. Use the delete icon to correct errors.
- Touch the call icon to initiate the call.
- Touch the end call icon to hang up.
Receive an Incoming Call:
When a call is incoming, the unit displays an incoming call screen. Press the answer icon to accept the call or the reject icon to decline it.
Call Logs:
Touch the Call Logs icon to view a combined list of calls (up to 20 records).
Contacts:
Touch the Contacts icon to access the phonebook. Touch a contact name to initiate a call.
BT Setup:
- BT On/Off: Enable or disable Bluetooth.
- Auto Answer: Automatically answer incoming calls.
- Auto Load Phonebook: Automatically load the phonebook upon connection.
- Load Phonebook: Manually load the phonebook.
14. Specifications
- Power Supply: DC 10-16 Volts
- Grounding System: Negative Ground
- Current Drain: 15A (Max.)
- Max Power Output: 4 x 75W/channel
- RMS Power Output: 4 x 25W/channel
- Speaker Impedance: 4-8 ohms per channel
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
- Dimensions: 255mm(W) x 250mm(D) x 175.1mm(H)
- TFT Display: 10.6-inch screen, 1024 x 600 pixels resolution
- FM Radio Frequency Range: USA: 87.5 ~ 107.9 MHz, Europe: 87.5 ~ 108 MHz
- AM Radio Frequency Range: USA: 530 ~ 1710 KHz, Europe: 522 ~ 1620 KHz
- DVD/CD S/N Ratio: ≥ 60dB
- Line-Out/Subwoofer Output: Maximum Output Level ≥ 4Vrms
- Subwoofer Time Align: 0-18ms
15. AV IN
Connect external Audio/Video sources with RCA cables to the corresponding A/V sockets. Touch the AV-IN icon to view the playing Audio/Video.
FCC Notes
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to conditions that prevent harmful interference. If interference occurs, measures such as reorienting the antenna, increasing separation, or consulting a dealer may help.