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DocumentDocumentIn-car radio With CD Instruction manual ICS105 https://manual-hub.com/ ICS105 Instruction Manual Congratulations on purchasing the Alba ICS-105 In-Car Head Unit. We trust that this product will give you hours of listening pleasure, and prov ide y ears of unparalleled perfor mance. As with any ne w electrical produ ct please be patient and allo w 36 hou rs of use before all co mponents have acclimatized th emselves with yo ur surroundings and found their optimum working temperature. GLOSSARY FM Frequency Modulated Audio Broadcasting RDS Radio Data System SNR Signal to Noise Ratio Please read these instructions before you install or operate the unit. Please retain these instructions. Manufacturer of this unit follows a principle of constant improvement and is not held responsible for any changes that are made to the unit nor accepts any liabilities for these changes . A fitting service is available if required , leaflet enclosed. 1 https://manual-hub.com/ CONTENTS Installation ................................................................................................ 3 Take out screw before installation.............................................................. 3 DIN Front-Mount (Method A)...................................................................... 3 I nstalling the unit..................................................................................... 3 Removing the unit................................................................................... 5 DIN Rear-Mount (Method B) ...................................................................... 5 Using the detachable front panel ........................................................... 6 Wiring Connection ................................................................................... 7 Location of keys....................................................................................... 8 Basic operation .......................................................................................... 9 Switching on/off the unit ........................................................................... 9 Faceplate release..................................................................................... 9 Sound adjustment .................................................................................... 9 System setting.......................................................................................... 9 Loudness.................................................................................................. 10 Set the clock............................................................................................. 10 Display information................................................................................... 10 Equalization.............................................................................................. 10 ESP function............................................................................................. 10 Auxiliary input ........................................................................................... 10 Reset function .......................................................................................... 10 Radio operation.......................................................................................... 11 Switching to radio mode ......................................................................... 11 Selecting the frequency band ................................................................. 11 Selecting station ..................................................................................... 11 Automatic memory storing and program scanning ................................. 11 Station storing......................................................................................... 11 RDS operation ........................................................................................ 12 CD operation .............................................................................................. 12 Switching to CD mode ............................................................................ 12 Selecting tracks ...................................................................................... 12 Pausing playing ...................................................................................... 12 Previewing tracks ................................................................................... 12 Repeating tracks..................................................................................... 12 Playing tracks in random ........................................................................ 12 Ejecting a disc ........................................................................................ 12 Disc notes ............................................................................................... 13 Specification ............................................................................................. 13 Trouble shooting ...................................................................................... 14 Contact details.......................................................................................... 14 Product Guarantee................................................................................... 15 2 https://manual-hub.com/ INSTALLATION Notes: Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with t he normal driving function of the driver. Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all con nected up properly the n c heck that the unit an d the system work properly. Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorised parts can cause malfunctions. Consult with your ne arest d ealer if installation r equires th e drilling of holes o r other modifications of the vehicle. Install the unit where it do es not get in the driver's way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop. If inst allation angle exceeds 3 0° from h orizontal, th e un it m ight not give it s optimum performance. 30 Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct sunlight, or hot air, from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration. DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT This unit can be installed either from "Front" (conventional DIN Front-mount) or "Rear" (DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods. TAKE OUT TRANSPORT SCREWS BEFORE INSTALLATION Before installing the unit, please remove the two transport screws as indicated in the following diagram. Take out screw before installation. DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A) Installation Opening This unit can be installed in any dashboard having an opening as shown below: Installing the unit Be sure you test all connections first, and then follow these steps to install the unit. 1. Make sure th e igniti on is turned o ff, a nd then discon nect the ca ble fr om the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal. 3 https://manual-hub.com/ INSTALLATION 2. Press the release button on the fro nt panel and remove the control panel (see the steps of "removing the front panel"). 3. The outer trim ring is secured to the radio by side clips. Lift off the outer trim ring in a horizontal direction from one of its sides to release the clips. 4. The t wo suppli ed keys release the t abs inside the unit's sl eeve s o y ou can remove it. Insert the keys as far as they will go (with the notches facing up) into the appropriate slots at the middle left and right sides of the unit. Then slide the sleeve off the back of the unit. 6. Connect t he wire h arness an d t he a ntenna an d be c areful n ot to pinch a ny wires or cables. 7. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it locks into place. 8. To further secure the unit, use the supplied metal strap to secure the back of the unit in place. Use th e supplied hardware (M5 He x Nut a nd Spring Washer) to attach one end of the strap to the mounting bolt on t he ba ck of the unit. If necessary, bend the metal strap to fit your vehicle's mounting area. Then use the supplied hardware (self-tapping screw and plain washer) to attach the other end of metal strap to a solid metal part of the vehicle under the dashboard. This strap also helps ensure proper electrical grounding of the unit. Note: - In stall the short thread end of the mounting bolt to the back of the unit and the long thread end to the dashboard. (1) Front panel; (2) Outer trim ring; (3) Sleeve; (4) L key; (5) R key 5. Mount the sl eeve by in serting it in to the ope ning of th e dash board a nd b end over the tabs located around the sleeve with a screwdriver. Not all tabs will be able to make contact, so examine which ones will be most effective. Bending over the appropriate tabs behind the dashboard to secure the sleeve in place. (1) Metal Strap; (2) Mounting Bolt; (3) Hex Nut; (4) Spring Washer; (5) Self Tapping Screw; (6) Plain Washer 10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal. Then replace the outer trim ring and install the unit's front panel (see the steps of "Installing the front panel"). (1) Dashboard (2) Tabs 4 https://manual-hub.com/ INSTALLATION Removing the unit 1. Make sure the i gnition is turned off, and then di sconnect the cable from th e vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal. 2. Remove the metal strap attached the back of the unit (if attached). 3. Press the release button to remove the front panel. 4. The outer trim ring is secured to the radio by side clips. Lift off the outer trim ring in a horizontal direction from one of its sides to release the clips. 5. Insert both of the supplied keys into the slots at the middle left and right sides of the unit then pull the unit out of the dashboard. Factory Radio Mounting Bracket Screw Side View showing Screw Holes marked T, N Screw Dashboard or Console DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B) If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow these mounting instructions. Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota), N (Nissan) located on both si des of the unit to fasten th e un it to the factor y radio mountin g bra ckets supplied with y our vehicle. To fit the unit into the factory radio mounting brackets. Align the s crew holes on the bracket with the scre w hol es on the unit, an d th en tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side. Note: T he outer trim ring, sleeve an d t he metal st rap ar e not used for m ethod B installation. 5 https://manual-hub.com/ DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (DCP) REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL MUTE MUTE 1. Turn the Power Off 2. Press the DCP release button. 3. Re move the DCP Keep front panel in the protective case. INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL To install the front panel, insert the panel into the housing and make sure the panel is properly installed. Otherwise, abnormalities may occur on the display or some keys may not function properly. 1. Attach the panel at the right side first, at point 1 on the main unit while holding the DCP at point 2 (as shown on the diagram). 2. Then press the left side of the DCP back onto the main unit until a "click" sound is heard. PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDING 1. Do not drop the front panel. 2. Do no t p ut pre ssure on the display or control b uttons when det aching or re-installing the front panel. 3. Do not t ouch the c ontacts o n the front panel or on th e mai n unit bo dy. It m ay result in poor electrical contact. 4. If any dirt o r fore ign substances adhere t o the contacts, t hey can be remove d with a clean dry cloth. 5. Do not expose the front panel to high temperatures or direct sunlight. 6. Avoid any volatile agents (e.g. benze ne, t hinner or inse cticides) from touching the surface of the front panel. 7. Do not attempt to disassemble the front panel. 6 https://manual-hub.com/ WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR 4 x 40W SYSTEM * Cables not supplied CAUTION 12V DC NEGATIVE GROUND Do not connect any speaker wires to the metal body or chassis of the vehicle Do not connect the speaker common (-) wires to each other Never bridge or combine the speaker wire outputs,take care not to short out speaker wires to each other Connect each speaker wire directly to each speaker terminal 7 https://manual-hub.com/ WARNING: Do not interchange the connections of the wiring. Some carm odels may require special additional power harness. Contact your authorised cardealer before installing this unit. Location OF KEYS 1. (DCP release button) 2. POWER/ MUTE 3. MODE 4. 5. disc slot 6. AS / PS 7. LCD 8. (Eject button) 12. 5 13. 4 / RDM 14. 3 / RPT 15. 2 / INT 16. 1 / 17. BAND / LOUD 18. TA 19. PTY 20. VOL / SEL 21. EQ 22. 23.AF 8 https://manual-hub.com/ 10 9 BASIC OPERATION TURNING ON/OFF THE UNIT Press any key (except and . button) to turn on the unit When the system is on, press and hold the /MUTE button (2) to turn off the unit. FACEPLATE RELEASE Press button (1) to detach the removable faceplate. SOUND ADJUSTMENT Press th e SEL button ( 20) briefly t o select the desired adjustment mod e. T he adjustment mode will change in the following order: BAS TRB BAL FAD (Bass) (T reble) (Balance) ( Fader) By rotating the volume knob (20) clockwise or counter-clockwise, it is possible to adjust the desired sound quality. SYSTEM SETTING Press an d ho ld the SEL bu tton ( 20) on the front panel to enter syst em sett ing mode. Then briefly press the SEL button (20) to select the item you want to change and rotate the volume knob (20) to change the corresponding setting. 1) P-VOL The max volume value when you turn o n the unit. If the set volume level is lo wer than the value you have set, when you turn off the unit then the next time you turn on the unit the volume will maintain the last volume value. If the set volume level is higher than the value you have set, when you tur n off the unit then th e next time you turn on the unit the volume value will be at the max volume level you have set. 2) BEEP ON/OFF Use the volume knob (20) to set Beep sound ON or OFF. 3) AREA EUR/USA/ASI/S-A/JPN/OIR In rad io mode, Use the volume kn ob ( 20) to set the dif ferent ar ea frequency spacing. 4) TA ALARM/SEEK Use the volume knob (20) to set TA ALARM or TA SEEK. Traffic announcements TA SEEK: With activated TA function the unit searches for a station with traffic announcements. TA ALARM: No automatic station search. The unit sounds a beep tone if no traffic information is recei ved and NO TP/TA is displayed. SEE K P I i s displayed if the selected station does not transmit an RDS signal. 5) PI SOUND/MUTE Use the volume knob (20) to set PI SOUND or PI MUTE. Moving into an area where two stations with identical AF, but different Pl code (PI = program inf ormation) are re ceived reception w ill des tabilise. In thi s situation you have two options: PI SOUND: To change stations the other station is played for less than one second. PI MUTE: The other station is muted. 6) RETUNE L/S Use the volume knob (20) to set RETUNE L or RETUNE S. Delay f or a utomatic search with tr affic announcements and/or pro gram information: S (short) after approx. 30 seconds; L (long) after approx. 90 seconds. 9 https://manual-hub.com/ BASIC OPERATION 7) MASK DPI/ALL Use the volume knob (20) to set MASK DPI or MASK ALL. Setting to mask station during search: DPI : Alternative frequencies with different Pl code a re excluded from the search. ALL : Alternative frequencies with different Pl code and no RDS information with high signal level are excluded from the search. 8) EON TA DX/LOCAL Use the volume knob (20) to set EON TA DX or LOCAL. 9) REG ON/OFF Use the volume knob (20) to set REG ON or OFF. Some stations split t heir programs at c ertain times into regional programs with different contents. - To play only the regional programs of the station when REG ON. - To return to the nationwide program when REG OFF. 10) TA VOL Use the volume knob (20) to adjust the TA volume value. LOUDNESS Press BAND/LOUD button (17) for sev eral seconds to en hance the bass o utput. Press it for several seconds again to release this function. SET THE CLOCK Press the DSP button (10) until the clock is shown on the display. Then press and hold the DSP button u ntil the cl ock fl ashes. T hen pre ss button (4) to change the minutes and button (22) to change the hours. Note. T he Clock w ill automatic ally up date w hen tuned to and receives a n RDS signal . DISPLAY INFORMATION Press DSP button (10) to toggle through each of the display modes. Such as the clock, PTY group, Band, station name and frequency. Note: The information displayed is mode dependent EQUALIZATION Press EQ b utton ( 21) to tur n on equ alization fun ction and to s elect desired audio mode. There are five kinds of mode as below: FLATCLASSICSPOP MROCK MDSP OFF MUTE Press /MUTE button (2) briefly to mute the sound. Press it again to resume the sound. ESP FUNCTION CD shockproof protection with approximately ten seconds memory. AUXILIARY INPUT The unit c an be con nected to a portable audio player through the auxiliary input jack (9) on the front panel. Once connected, you can press the MODE button (3) on the front panel to switch the mode to AUX IN mode. RESET FUNCTION Press and hold both 1/>/II button (16) and MODE (3) button for 2 seco nds. The unit will be reset. Use the RESET function for the following reasons: - Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed. - All the function buttons do not operate. - Error symbol on the display. Note: if in press ing and h olding both 1/> /II button (16) and MODE ( 3), the u nit does not reset, please use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the metal contacts of the connector on the rear of the front panel and the connector on the front of the head unit. 10 https://manual-hub.com/ BASIC OPERATION RADIO OPERATION SWITCHING TO RADIO MODE Press MODE button (3) br iefly to sele ct ra dio mode, the band / frequency or station name will be displayed. SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND At radio mod e, press BAND/LOUD button (17) briefly to select the desired band. The reception band will change in the following order: FM1 FM2 FM3 MW1 MW2 SELECTING STATION Press button ( 4) o r but ton ( 22) briefly to activ ate au tomatic seek function. It will search up/down a station automatically. Press for several seconds until " MANUAL" a ppears o n th e di splay, the ma nual tuning mode is sel ected. In this mode you can step up/down the frequencies one by one to search for a station. If both buttons have not been pressed for several seconds, they will return to seek tuning mode and "AUTO" appears on the display. Note: When TA function is on, the seek operation will search only for TA programs. And when PTY is selected but not TA, then a PTY search will occur. AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING & PROGRAM SCANNING - Automatic memory storing Press AS/PS b utton (6) for several se conds, the ra dio se arches from the current frequency a nd ch ecks t he signal stren gth u ntil a one-cycle search i s finished, the 6 strongest st ations are stored into the c orresponding p reset number button. - Program scanning Press AS/PS button (6) briefly to scan preset stations. Each preset station will blink for 5 seconds while playing that station before moving on to the next station. After all presets have been scanned the radio will return to the first preset station. Pressing AS/PS button at any time will halt the scan. STATION STORING Press preset 1 to 6 butto ns (11 16) for seve ral s econds t o sto re th e c urrent station into the number button. Press any one of the preset 1 to 6 buttons (11 16) to select a station memory location. LOC/DX (LOCAL/DISTANCE) Press and hold PTY button (19) to activate the LOCAL function. Press a nd hold it again to return to DX (Distance) function. 11 https://manual-hub.com/ RDS EXPLAINED CD OPERATION RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) OPERATION - Settin g RDS mode Press AF button (23) to switch on or off the AF mode. Whenever AF is switch on, symbol "AF" appears on the display. - Using PTY to Select Program Pre ss PTY button (19) briefly to select the PTY group. Then rotate the volume knob ( 20) to sel ect t he PT Y program and pr ess button ( 4) r button (22) to search. When PTY ON, press PTY button (19) again to cancel the PTY function. - Listen ing to Traffic Announcement Press TA button ( 18), the uni t will search Traffic Announcement autom atically. Press TA button (18) again will exit TA mode. The RDS data used is AF, TP, TA, EON and PTY data. AF: Alternative Frequencies Frequency list of broa dcasting stations transmitting the same program TP: Traffic Program Identification Identification data for traffic information-broadcasting station TA: Traffic Announcement Identification Identification data showing if traffic information is being transmitted EON: Enhanced Other Networks Information Broadcasting in formation on AF, T P, TA, etc, relati ng to networks other than the network used for current reception PTY: Program Type Code Contents of programs such as news, light music, sports etc SWITCHING TO CD MODE If there is no CD disc inserted in the drive: Gently ins ert the d isc w ith the pri nted si de upper most into t he CD com partment until you feel some resistance. The disc is drawn into the drive automatically. Disc playback begins. If a CD disc is already inserted in the drive: Keep pressing MODE button (3) repeatedly until the CD mode display appears. SELECTING TRACKS Press button (22) or button ( 4) to m ove to th e previous tra ck or the following track. Track number shows on display. Press and hold button (22) or button (4) to fast reverse or fast forward. Disc play starts from when you release the button. PAUSING PLAYING Press button (16) to pause the player. Press it again to resume play. PREVIEWING TRACKS Press INT button (15) to play first several seconds of each track on the current disc. Press again to stop intro and listen to track. REPEATING TRACKS Press RPT button (14) to continuously repeat the same track. Press it again to repeat all tracks. PLAYING TRACKS IN RANDOM Press RDM button (13) to play all tracks on CD in random order. Press again to cancel the function. EJECTING A DISC Press button (8) to stop CD playing and eject the disc from the disc slot (5). 12 https://manual-hub.com/ CARE MAINTENCE DISC NOTES A. Notes on discs: 1. Attempting to us e non-standard shape discs may damage the unit. Be sure to use round shape CD discs only for this unit. 2. Do not stick paper or tape, etc, onto the label side or the recording side of any discs, as it may cause a malfunction. 3. Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs will cause faulty operation. B. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable CDs): 1. Be sure to use discs with following marks only for the unit to play: ReWritable 2. The unit cannot play a CD-R and CD-RW that is not finalised. (Please refer to the manual of your CD-R/CD-RW recorder or CD-R/CD-RW software for more information on finalisation process). 3. Dep ending o n the recordi ng status, c onditions of the disc and th e e quipment used f or t he r ecording, so me CD-Rs/CD-RWs m ay not be played on t his unit. (See *1) *1: For reliable play back, please note the following recommendations: a. Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x and write with speed 1x to 2x. b. Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x and write with speed 1x to 2x. c. Do not play a CD-RW which has been written for more than 5 times. SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power Supply Requirements Chassis Dimensions Tone Controls - Bass (at 100 Hz) - Treble (at 10 kHz) Maximum Output Power Current Drain CD PLAYER Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation Frequency Response RADIO Frequency Coverage IF 10.7 Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) Stereo Separation Frequency Coverage IF 450 Sensitivity (S/N= 20dB) : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground : 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H) : ±10 dB : ±10 dB : 4 x 40 watts maximum power : 15 Ampere (max.) : More than 55 dB : More than 50 dB : 40Hz 18 kHz FM 87.5 to 108 MHz MHz 10 dBuV >25dB MW 522 to 1620 kHz kHz 36 dBuV 13 https://manual-hub.com/ TROUBLESHOOTING Before going through the checkli st, che ck the wiring c onnections. If any o f the problems persist after following the checklist, consult your nearest service dealer. Symptom No power. Disc cannot be loaded or ejected. No sound. Sound skips. The operation keys do not work. The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work. Cause The car ignition switch is not on. The fuse is blown. CD disc present inside the player. Disc inserted upside down. CD is extremely dirty or defective. Temperature inside the car is too high. Condensation. Volume is at minimum Wiring is not properly connected. The installation angle is more than 30 degrees. The disc is extremely dirty or defective. The built-in microcomputer is not operating properly due to noise. The antenna cable is not connected. The signals are too weak. Solution If the power supply is connected to the car accessory circuits, but the engine is not moving, switch the ignition key to "ACC". Replace the fuse. Remove the disc in the player, and insert a new one. Insert the CD with the label facing upward. Clean the disc or try to play a new one. Cool off inside of car until the temperature returns to normal. Leave the player off for an hour or so, and then try again. Adjust volume to the desired level. Check wiring connections. Adjust the installation angle to less than 30 degrees. Clean the compact disc, and then try to play a new one. Press the RESET button. Front panel is not properly fixed into its place. Insert the antenna cable firmly. Select a station manually. CONTACT DETAILS We trust you are co mpletely satisfi ed with this p roduct from Argos Ltd, ho wever please feel free to contact us if you experience any difficulties, or if you would like to express your views regarding our products. Please write to: Customer Services Argos Ltd 489-499 Avebury Boulevard Saxon gate West Central Milton Keynes MK9 2NW Telephone No.: 0870 600 3030 Through the process of continuous improvement, Argos Limited reserves the right to change or alter specifications without prior notice. E&OE 14 https://manual-hub.com/ Product guarantee This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: · The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items. · The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. · It must be used solely for domestic purpose. · The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair. · Specifications are subject to change without notice. · The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages. · The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights. Guarantor: Argos Limited 489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard Central Milton Keynes MK9 2NW https://manual-hub.com/