Pyle

Car In-dash AM/FM MPX Receiver with CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 Playback & USB/AUX Inputs

Illustration of the car receiver's front panel.

USER'S MANUAL

Receiver Models: PLCD43MRB/PLCD43BTM

PyleUSA.com

Precautions

How to Handle Discs

  • Handle a disc by its edges. Do not touch the playing side.
  • Before inserting a disc, wipe the disc outward from the disc center with a clean, soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use solvents or thinners such a petrol/benzene or cleaners.
  • After removing a disc from the disc slot, place the disc in a sleeve or case to keep it clean and prevent scratches.
  • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc surface. If there is glue (or adhesive) on the disc surface, remove it before using the disc.

Precautions & Warnings

  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and interference, do not attempt to repair this unit yourself. Refer all service to a qualified technician.
  • Some MP3/WMA files may not be playable.
  • Keep the volume at a reasonable level to avoid distracted driving. High volume levels may make it difficult to concentrate on traffic and road conditions while driving.
  • If the car has been in direct sunlight for an extended period, you may need to reduce the temperature inside the car before turning on and using the unit.
  • If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or changed, the preset memory of the unit will be lost and require reprogramming.
  • The unit is designed to be installed in a level, horizontal position. For optimal performance, avoid installing the unit at an angle.
  • Never use excessive force when removing or attaching the faceplate. Do not tightly grip the display and buttons to avoid damage.

Lithium Battery Cell Warnings

  • Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control
  • Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.
  • Keep battery cells out of reach of children.

Drives and connections

Never place any foreign objects into the openings of the car radio (disc compartment, USB jack, AUX IN, connection). Otherwise you might damage the slots and connections.

Others Warnings

Do not switch on the car radio for long periods of time when the motor is switched off. This could cause the car battery to discharge and the vehicle can no longer be started.

Installation

Installation Procedures

First complete the electrical connections and then check for correctness.

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard Having an opening as shown the right figure.

Dimensions: 182 mm (width) x 53 mm (height)

Important

Remove the transport CD deck screws before use.

To Install the Car Radio

Be sure you test all connections first, and then follow these steps to install this unit.

  1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and then disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the wire harness and the antenna.
  3. Lift the left or right top corner of the plastic outer trim ring then pull it out to remove it.
  4. Insert the two bracket keys into the left and right side of the chassis, as shown the below figure to separate the chassis from the housing.

Diagram showing chassis, bracket keys, and outer trim ring.

Installation Diagrams

Installation Diagram

Diagram illustrating the mounting sleeve installation into the dashboard using screws and nuts.

Wiring Connections

Diagram showing the wiring connections for the car radio, including RCA inputs/outputs, power, ground, and speaker connections.

Removal of the Main Unit

  1. Remove the metal strap from the main unit.
  2. Remove the plastic trim out from the main unit.
  3. Insert a bracket key into the left and right side of the main unit and draw the unit out of the mounting sleeve.

Control Panel Button Locations

1. [power]/MODE (source) button

2. SEL [select/menu] button and [volume-knob]

3. [band] button, [answer call] button

4. [automatic store / preset station scan, automatic music search] button

5. [play/pause], Preset station 1 button

6. INT [intro], Preset station 2 button

7. RPT [repeat], Preset station 3 button

8. RDM [random], Preset station 4 button

9. [-10] [previous 10 tracks], Preset station 5 button

10. [+10] [next 10 tracks], Preset station 6 button

11. [clk] [clock setting] button, [end call] button

12. [seek-down] [tune down, seek down, track down, fast reverse] button

13. [seek-up] [tune up, seek up, track up, fast forward] button

14. [mute] button

15. [eject] button

16. Disc slot

17. IR remote control sensor

18. LCD Display

19. EQ [Equalizer Preset] Button

20. USB port

21. MIC hole [built-in Microphone]

22. AUX IN [auxiliary input] jack

23. [Release] button

24. [reset] button

General Operation

Turn Unit On/Off

  • Press the [power]/[mode] button on the front panel to turn on the unit, and long press it again to turn off the unit.
  • Press the [power] button on the remote control to turn the unit on or off.

Adjust Volume (VOL)

Rotate the [volume-knob] on the front panel or press the [vol-up] / [vol-down] button on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume level.

Adjust Menu Options (SEL)

Press the [sel] button on the front panel or on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the adjustable audio functions: BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, EQ OFF/ROCK/POP/CLASS/FLAT, LOUD ON/OFF, DX/LOC, STEREO/MONO and VOLUME.

Rotate the [volume-knob] on the front panel or press the [vol-up] / [vol-down] button on the remote control to adjust the selected item:

  • BASS/TREBLE: -7 to +7
  • BALANCE: L10 to R10
  • FADER: R10 to F10
  • EQ Setting: OFF, ROCK, POP, CLASSIC, FLAT
  • Loudness: LOUD ON/OFF
  • DX/LOCAL: Enables or disables the local broadcast mode (LOCAL).
  • Stereo/Mono: Switches between MONO and STEREO reception mode for radio frequencies.
  • Volume level: 0 to 40

Press and hold the [sel] button on the front panel or press the [sel]/[enter] button on the remote control to access additional functions: VOL(LAS/ADJ), AREA EU/US, CLOCK 12/24, BEEP ON/OFF.

  • VOL(LAS/ADJ): Allows you to preset a volume level as the power-on memory volume level.
  • VOL LAST: Unit switches on at the actual volume it had when it was last switched off.
  • VOL ADJ: Unit powers on at a preset constant switch-on volume level. Press [sel] to enter adjusting mode; "A-VOL XX" will be shown on the LCD. Adjust level using the [volume-knob].
  • AREA EU/US: Switches between USA and Europe frequency bands. Rotate the [volume-knob] to switch. Setting changes in about 3 seconds.
  • CLOCK 12/24: Selects between 12-hour or 24-hour clock format. Rotate the [volume-knob] to choose.
  • BEEP ON/OFF: Enables or disables the "BEEP" signal.

Rotate the [volume-knob] on the front panel or press the [vol-up] / [vol-down] button on the remote control to adjust the selected item.

Set the Clock (CLK)

  1. To display clock time, press the [clk] button.
  2. To set clock time, press and hold the [clk] button; the hour will flash.
  3. Press the [seek-down] or [seek-up] button on the front panel or remote control to adjust the hour.
  4. Press the [clk] button; the minutes will flash.
  5. Press the [seek-down] or [seek-up] button on the front panel or remote control to adjust the minute.
  6. Finally, press the [clk] button to confirm the time adjustments.

Change the Source (MODE)

Press the [mode] button to switch between RADIO, BT (Bluetooth), DISC (with a CD/MP3 disc), USB (with USB device inserted), and AUX-IN (auxiliary input) modes.

Mute on/off

In power-on mode, briefly press the [mute] button to toggle mute on or off. The muted state is also released when the [volume-knob] is used.

Loudness on/off

Press the [loud] button on the remote control to turn on loudness for bass reinforcement; press again to turn it off.

Preset Equalizer(EQ)

Press the [eq] button on the front panel or remote control to toggle between EQ OFF, ROCK, POP, CLASS, FLAT.

Release the detachable front panel

Press the [release] button to detach the front panel, which can then be removed from the chassis.

USB port

The USB port is for media playback from flash memory devices and charging for iPhone/Android mobile phones. The charging current is 1 ampere.

Built-in Microphone

Used to receive your voice when making calls with the Bluetooth hands-free system.

Aux input connector

The 3.5mm auxiliary input stereo connection is for devices with 3.5mm line-out or headphone output.

Reset System (RESET)

The [reset] button resets all parameters to factory default settings. Use this function if the LCD does not display normally, sound is distorted, or controls are disabled. Press the [release] button to remove the front panel, then use a thin pointed object to depress the [reset] button.

Radio Operation

Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency

In radio mode, press and hold the [vol]/[sel] button to enter the switch state for EU (USA) and EU (Europe) frequency. Rotate it to switch between US (USA) and EU (Europe) frequency. The system will change the frequency setting in about 3 seconds.

Change Bands (BAND)

Press the [band] button to switch between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2 bands. Each band stores up to six preset stations.

Manual Tuning ( [seek-down] / [seek-up] )

Press and hold the [seek-down] or [seek-up] button on the front panel or remote control to enter manual tuning mode. In manual tuning mode, press the [seek-down] or [seek-up] button to move the radio frequency number up or down one step.

Auto Seek Tuning ( [seek-down] / [seek-up] )

In standby mode or while not in manual tuning mode, quickly press the [seek-down] or [seek-up] button to move to the next/previous available station automatically.

To Store / Recall Preset Stations

The radio can store 6 preset stations for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2) for a total of 30 preset stations.

  • To memorize a station:
    • Turn the radio on and select the desired band and station.
    • Select a station by pressing the [seek-down] or [seek-up] button.
    • Press and hold the desired preset button (numbered 1-6 on the face of the radio) for more than 2 seconds to save the station to that preset number.
  • To recall a preset station:
    • Select the desired band.
    • Briefly press a preset button (numbered 1-6) to recall the corresponding preset station.

Automatic Store station/ Preset station scan (AMS)

Press and hold the [ams] button for more than 2 seconds to select six strong stations and store them in the current band. The radio will automatically scan the current frequency and enter the six strongest stations into the preset memory positions for that band. Briefly press the [ams] button on the remote control to recall each preset station that was saved in the memories in each band.

LOCAL/DX

In urban areas, most stations are strong enough and "LOCAL ON" mode should be selected. Switch to LOCAL OFF mode to search for stations with weaker signals. Press the [loc] button on the remote control to choose local or distant reception mode.

STEREO/MONO

FM station is received in stereo mode. However, if the signal is weak or reception is not as good as you would like, switching to MONO mode usually improves the overall sound quality. Press the [st] button on the remote control to choose FM STEREO or MONO audio effect.

Disc / USB Operation

To insert DISC / USB

  • To play files on a disc, insert a disc with the label surface facing upward into the disc slot. Playback will begin automatically.
  • To play files on a USB device, open the USB port cover and insert the USB storage device into the USB port. Playback will begin automatically.

Diagram showing disc insertion and USB connection.

Eject Disc/USB

  • To eject a disc, press the [play/pause] button to stop playback. Press the [eject] button to eject the disc and then remove it.
  • To eject a USB device, press the [play/pause] button to stop playback, then remove the USB device.

Play/Pause

Press the [play/pause] button to pause or resume playback.

Next/Previous Track

  • To play the next track, press the [next-track] button.
  • To play the previous track, press the [prev-track] button.

Fast Forward/Backward

  • To fast forward, press and hold the [fast-forward] button.
  • To fast backward, press and hold the [fast-backward] button.

Introduction Scan

Press the [intro] button to play the first 10 seconds of each track. Press again to stop the introduction scan and play the current track.

Repeating the same track

Press the [rpt] button to toggle between RPT ALL (Play all track), RPT FLR (Continuously repeats all tracks in current folder), and RPT ONE (Continuously repeats current track).

Playing all tracks in random

Press the [rdm] button to play all tracks in random order. Press again to cancel this function.

Track/Folder Navigation

  • During disc or USB mode, press the [-10] button to go backward 10 tracks. Press the [+10] button to jump forward 10 tracks.
  • During MP3 disc or USB mode, press and hold the [-10] button to go back to the previous folder. Press and hold the [+10] button to go to the next folder. You can repeat this function depending on the number and level of folders.
  • These buttons have no function if the USB device has no folders.

Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format

During CD, USB playback, press the [ams] button to enter the track search modes:

  1. In playback of CD or files with MP3 format, press the [ams] button to access the track or file number searching mode, which allows you to quickly find a specific track or MP3 file by its serial number. "TRK SCH" and "TRK ****" will appear on the LCD display in sequence.
  2. Rotate [volume-knob] to select the number of your favorite track or file with high speed. You can also press the numerical keys on the remote control to select a specific track by its serial number.
  3. Finally, press the [sel]/[enter] button to confirm and play the track that you selected.

Auxiliary Input Operation

This car radio has an external auxiliary input jack, compatible with audio output from an MP3 music player. You can listen to sounds and music from external devices by plugging such a player into the [aux-in] jack with an audio cable. Press the [mode] button to switch to the AUX input mode on or off.

Bluetooth Operation

Pair and Connect

Prior to using the Bluetooth device as a hands-free system for a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone for the first time, you must pair and connect the two devices:

  1. In any mode, prior to pairing and connecting, the BT logo in the LCD indicates that no device is connected. To begin pairing, enable BT mode on your mobile phone.
  2. When the phone finds the car audio system, the "PYLE" name will be displayed.
  3. Choose "PYLE" from the device list to pair and connect with the car audio system. Upon confirming, the BT logo will stop flashing.
  4. When pairing is complete, the mobile phone audio will automatically transfer to the car audio system whenever a call is made or received, or when the mobile phone plays music.

Make a Call

  • To make a call, dial the call directly from the paired mobile phone.
  • To make a call with this Bluetooth hands-free system:
    • a) When linking the Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, press the [call] button to access the dial telephone number mode. Then press the "0~9", *, and # buttons on the remote control to input the telephone number; the entered number will be shown on the LCD display.
    • b) If a number has been incorrectly inputted, press the [del] button or the [end-call] button to delete it.
    • c) Press the [call] button to make the outgoing call.

Redial Last Dialed Number

Press and hold the [call] button on the control panel to redial the last dialed phone number.

Answer a Call

  • When the mobile phone is called, the incoming telephone number displays on the LCD.
  • To receive the call, press the [call] button on the control panel.

Reject a Call

To reject the call, press the [reject-call] button on the control panel.

End a Call

To end an active call, press the [end-call] button.

Switch Audio Between Car Audio and Mobile Phone

During a call, press the [volume-knob]/button to switch the audio source from the car audio system back to your mobile phone.

Adjust Talk Volume

  • During a call, use [volume-knob] or [vol-up] / [vol-down] button to adjust the volume level.
  • Use the [mute] button to mute sound.

Audio Streaming (A2DP)

  1. Press the [mode]/[power] button to enter BT mode and display pause in the LCD display.
  2. When a mobile device is paired, music played through that device will automatically be heard through the car audio system.
  3. Press the [next-track] or [prev-track] button to play the next or previous track on the mobile phone.
  4. Press the [play/pause] button to pause or resume music playback.

Remote Control

Remove Insulating Sheet

The remote control comes with an insulating sheet attached to the underside, as illustrated. The remote control will not work until the insulating sheet is removed.

Replace Lithium Battery Cell

  1. When the lithium cell battery becomes weak, replace it as illustrated.
  2. Press and hold the movable block in the direction indicated by arrow 1. At the same time, pull the cell holder out of the remote control in the direction indicated by arrow 2.
  3. Replace the old cell with a new one, making sure the (+) polarity is facing upward.
  4. Re-insert the cell holder into the remote control.

⚠️ Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control. Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion. Keep battery cells out of reach of children.

Remote Control Operation

Position the emitting window of the remote control toward the sensor window of the unit. The operation angle for front panel remote control reception is about 30 degrees. The distance between the emitting window and the sensor window should remain less than 5 meters.

Button Names and Locations

1. [power on/off] button

2. [vol-up]/[vol-down] (volume increase/decrease) button

3. [band] button, [answer call] button

4. [seek-down] button: Tune down, seek down; Track down, fast reverse

5. [sel] [selection/Enter] button

6. [seek-up] button: Tune up, seek up; Track up, fast forward

7. [mute] button, [del] [Delete] button

8. [clk] [clock setting] button, [end call] button

9. [play/pause] button, preset station 1 button, keypad 1

10. [intro] button, preset station 2 button, keypad 2

11. [rpt] [repeat] button, preset station 3 button, keypad 3

12. [rdm] [random], preset station 4 button, keypad 4

13. [-10] [previous 10 tracks], preset station 5 button, keypad 5

14. [+10] [next 10 tracks], preset station 6 button, keypad 6

15. [st] [stereo] button, keypad 7

16. [loud] [loudness] button, keypad 8

17. [ams] [automatic music search] button, keypad 9

18. [mode] button, keypad *

19. [eq] [Equalizer] button, keypad 0

20. [loc] [local]/DX button, keypad #

Note: When using the remote control for the first time, you must pull out the protective plastic tab from the battery compartment found on the back of the remote control.

Specifications

General

  • Chassis Dimensions: 178(W) x 160(D) x 50(H) mm
  • Power Supply Requirement: DC 12V
  • Current Consumption: 15A (max.)
  • Maximum Power Output: 75W x 4CH

Radio

FM

  • USA/ Europe Frequency Range: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz (200KHz/Step) or 87.5 - 108.0 MHz(50KHz/Step)
  • Usable Sensitivity: 30 dBu
  • I.F. Frequency: 10.7 MHz

AM

  • USA/ Europe Frequency Range: 530 - 1710KHz (10KHz/Step) or 522 - 1620 KHz (9KHz/Step)
  • Usable Sensitivity: 20 dBu
  • I.F. Frequency: 450 KHz

CD/USB

  • Usable Audio Formats: CD/MP3/WMA
  • USB Port Type: 2.0
  • Pre-amp Output: Front and Rear
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
  • S/N Ratio: 60dB

BT

  • BT Profile supports: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
  • Range of frequency: 2.4GHz spectrum

Troubleshooting

The following chart will help in solving most problems that may occur. If you still have questions after going through the checklist, please consult your local customer service representative. Before going through this check list, refer the wiring and operating procedures.

SymptomCauseSolution
No powerThe car ignition switch has not turned on.If the power supply is connected to the car accessory circuits, but the engine is not moving, switch the ignition key to "ACC".
The fuse has been blown.Replace a new one.
Disc can not be loaded or ejected.Presence of CD disc inside the player.Remove the disc from the player, and insert a new one.
Inserting the disc in reverse direction.Insert the CD with the label facing upward.
The surface of CD is extremely dirty or has been scraped.Clean the disc or try to replace a new one.
No soundTemperature inside the car is too high.Cool off or until the ambient temperature return to normal.
CondensationLeave the player off for an hour or so, and then try again.
Volume is in minimum.Adjust volume to a desired level.
The wiring is not properly connected.Check wiring connection.
Sound skipsThe installation angle is more than 30°.Adjust the installation angle less than 30°.
The surface of CD is extremely dirty or has been scraped.Clean the disc or try to replace a new one.
The operation keys do not work1. The built-in micro-computer is not operating properly due to noise. 2. The front panel has not properly installed.1. Press the [reset] button to restore the program. 2. Fixed the front panel into its place.
No radio reception.The antenna cable is not connected.Insert the antenna cable firmly into the antenna socket of this radio player.
In automatic search mode the radio does not stop at a transmitting station.The transmission signals are too weak.Select a radio station manually.
Models: PLCD43MRB Car In Dash AM FM MPX Receiver, PLCD43MRB, Car In Dash AM FM MPX Receiver, Dash AM FM MPX Receiver, FM MPX Receiver, MPX Receiver, Receiver

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