Audiovox PRESTIGE PMC-50 User's Manual
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1. 50 MODULATOR WIRED COMMANDER FOR CD CHANGER SYSTEMS P 14R WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL Optional 0 ISE DIGITAL AUDIO OWNER S MANUAL INDEX OPERATING INS FRUC TION Siege re ae 2 WIRED COMMANDER OPERATION 3 4 DISCAD FEATURE aaa aa 5 6 CD CHANGER ERROR CODES periere enai raa Aaaa aT eai 6 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL cc sussisocdsceseerteberetineznaspsseanaslsssedadoceadessbbdnageakees 7 8 SETTING THE FM MODULATOR OUTPUT FREQUENCY 9 SYSTEM RESET eee 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Say n a S ete a aly ees 10 WARRANTY MO ua aan esis sassa DoD BACK COVER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The PMC 50 FM Modulator Wired Commander is designed to permit operation of compatible Prestige CD changers through the FM section of any car stereo system Please check with your Prestige car stereo specialist for recommendations of the CD changer models that will work with the PMC 50 The specific details on the handling of discs and the use of the CD magazine loading removal etc will be found within the Owner s Manual of the compatible changer Since the PMC 50 CD changer system will operate through the FM stereo section of your existing sound system adjustment of the audio functions volume tone balance etc is made by using the controls on the car stereo Control of disc play is by the wired commander of the P2. be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to correction of antenna problems to costs incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product or to damage to tapes compact discs speakers accessories or vehicle electrical systems This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI
3. cursor position 7 Continue the above procedure until the entire Disc ID up to 8 characters is programmed for the selected disc 8 Within 5 seconds of completing the programming of the first Disc ID while the cursor or the last programmed character is still flashing use the Disc Select button to select the next disc to have its Disc ID programmed Use the procedure of steps 4 through 7 to program the name of the second Disc ID 9 Continue the above method until names for all discs in the magazine for which Disc ID s are to be assigned have been programmed 10 When finished naming the discs in the magazine the magazine can be ejected a new set of discs loaded into it and then those discs can have Disc ID s assigned by repeating steps 1 through 9 This procedure can be repeated until all discs up to 110 for which a Disc ID is to be assigned have been programmed NOTES ON DISC ID PROGRAMMING 1 You can exit the Disc ID bh mode at any time by pressing the Display Call button for 2 seconds or waiting 5 seconds for the cursor to stop flashing You can also re enter the programming mode at any time during CD changer opera tion pressing and holding the button for longer than 4 seconds If you attempt to program more than 110 Disc ID s the display panel will indicate FULL and you will need to delete an existing Disc ID to make room for a bi one To do this first press and hold the Display Call button for
4. in addition to 9 RPT and play of the selected disc will continue but the tracks on the disc will be played in a random shuffled order instead of the normal progres sion Press the Shuffle button again to cancel Shuffle mode but remain in Disc Repeat mode or press the Repeat button to cancel Disc Repeat mode but remain in Shuffle mode TRACK DISC SHUFFLE SHF When the Shuffle button is pressed the SHF indication will appear the display panel and the tracks on the disc will be played ira random shuffled order The Forward Track Select button will also select tracks in the shuffled order instead of the normal progression When all tracks on the disc have been played in shuffled order the next disc will be selected in normal order and its tracks played in shuffled order The Track Shuffle mode can be cancelleg by pressing the Shuffle button again or by activating the Repeat function SHF will disappear from the display panel When the Shuffle button is pressed and held longer than 2 seconds the and SHF indications will appear on the display panel and both the discs and the tracks will be played in a random shuffled order After each track has been played the changer will play a new disc in shuffled order as well as a track on the disc in shuffled order The Disc Shuffle mode can be cancellag by pressing the Shuffle button again or by activating the Repeat function 9 and SHF will disapp
5. load and begin playing to find the desired one you can see the Disc ID as the Disc Select button is used Simply press the Disc Select button until the Disc ID of the desired disc is shown on the display panel That disc will then be automatically loaded and begin playing Programming and use of the Disc ID feature are as follows PROGRAMMING THE DISC ID 1 Select CD changer operation using the Play Pause Selector 2 2 Using the Disc Select button select the discin the magazine for which you will be programming the Disc ID name The display panel will show the disc number and LOAD as the selected disc is loaded from the magazine into the player 3 When the disc has finished rad and play has begun press and hold the Display Call button for4 seconds until a series of 8 dashes cursors _ _ _ _ _ appear on the display panel the first cursor will be flashing 4 Within 5 seconds of the cursors appearing use the Track Select button to find the first character letters A Z numbers 0 9 gt lt _ space are available of the name that you wish to program as the Disc ID 5 When b desired character is found press the Display Call button so the cursor in the second position is flashing 6 Inthe sape manner as described in step 4 use the Track Select button to find the second character for the Disc ID name When the character is found use the Display Call button move to the third
6. on the display panel as the priority setting If the Display Call button is pressed during disc track elapsed time display the display will change to Disc ID and this will become the priority setting to which the display automatically returns after any other function is displayed If the button is pressed during Disc ID display the priority setting will change to disc track elapsed time display NOTE When changing the display priority setting only a momentary press of the button is necessary Holding the button in for too long will put the unit into Disc ID programming mode see DISC ID FEATURE section of this manual If Disc ID is selected as the display priority setting but a disc has not had a Disc ID programmed for it the display will remain on the disc track elapsed time indication DM nremoresensor The sensor for the infrared signal from the optional wireless remote control is located behind this lens For optimal operation of the remote control keep the lens clean and do not allow objects to block it DISC ID FEATURE When connected to a compatible CD changer the Disc ID feature incorporated in this unit allows you to program an identifying name of up to 8 characters for up to 110 different discs The Disc ID may be the disc name artists name music type or anything else of your choosing The Disc ID feature is most useful when trying to locate a specific disc within the magazine Instead of waiting for each disc to
7. 4 seconds to enter the mode Momentarily press the Play Pause button programmed Disc ID name will appear and flash on the display panel Within 5 seconds of the flashing name appearing use the Disc Select button to sequence through all names in the Disc ID memory locations until the desired name for deletion appears While the name is still flashing on the display panel press and hold the Play Pause button for 2 seconds until the name disappears and the indication DELETE appears The selected Disc ID name has now been deleted from the changer memory Continue this procedure to locate and delete other Disc ID names as desired When you have finished deleting the desired of Disc ID names press and hold the Display Call button for 2 seconds or simply wait 5 seconds for the display to stop flashing and return to normal display function You can now program new Disc ID names as desired up to the number of deleted items CD CHANGER ERROR CODES If a problem should develop while operating the CD changer the following error codes may be appear on the display panel NO MAG NO DISC 1 ERROR Indicates that there is no magazine loaded in the CD changer Indicates that there are no discs loaded in the CD magazine in the changer Indicates an error in the laser reading the disc slot 1 of the magazine 2 ERROR for disc in slot 2 etc Eject the magazine remove th
8. MC 50 which can be conveniently mounted to the dashboard as well as by the optional P 14R wireless remote control The output from the FM modulator of the PMC 50 is at 88 3 88 7 89 7 or 89 9 MHz which can be set by the user on the FM band To simplify operation of the system it is recommended that a pre set memory pushbutton on the radio be set to the selected output frequency of the modulator Consult the operating instructions of the car stereo for directions on setting the memory pushbuttons SETTING UP FOR OPERATION Following the instructions in the owner s manual of the compatible CD changer load the desired number of discs into the CD magazine and insert the magazine into the changer Turn on the car stereo and select FM band operation Tune the radio to the frequency to which the PMC 50 has been set see SETTING THE FM MODULATOR OUTPUT FREQUENCY sec tion of this manual or push the pre set memory pushbutton that has been set as per the above description Turn on the changer system by pressing the Play Pause button 2 on the commander The display panel on the commander will illuminate and play of the first disc in the magazine will begin Adjust the volume tone and balance to your taste by using the controls on the car stereo When the last track on a disc has played the unit will automatically advance to and begin play of the next disc in the magazine When the last track on the last disc in the magazine has been p
9. TY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE INNO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state U S A AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 516 231 6051 CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA AUSTRALIA AUDIOVOX PACIFIC PTY LTD DOYLE AVENUE UNANDERRA NSW 2526 042 718 555 NEW ZEALAND AUDIOVOX PACIFIC PTY LTD UNIT B 6 HENDERSON PLACE PENROSE AUCKLAND 09 645 720 Form No 128 42400 1996 AUDIOVOX CORP HAUPPAUGE N Y Form No 128 4824
10. e disc and make sure it is clean undamaged and loaded correctly label side up Clean and re load the disc s as appropriate and check for proper opera tion or try another disc Indicates that all of the 110 Disc ID memory loca tions have been used If you wish to enter anew Disc ID it will be necessary to delete one of the existing ones as described in the programming instructions Indicates that the CD changer to which the unit is connected does not incorporate the necessary cir cuits to support the Disc ID feature WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY COMPARTMENT The P 14R Wireless Remote Control optional is capable of operating all functions of the wired commander except for the Display Call Each button on the remote control functions in the same way as the comparable button on the wired commander For optimal operation of the remote control always aim it toward the Remote Sensor OM onthe wired commander 1 PLAY PAUSE p IL See wired Commander POWER OFF SWITCH QFF See wired Commander DISC SELECT See wired Commander 4 TRACK SELECT 4 See wired Commander CUE REVIEW FUNCTIONS See wired Commander On W N TRACK DISC REPEAT See wired Commander 7 TRACK DISC SHUFFLE 5 See wired Commander 8 TRACK DISC SCN See wired Commander 9 9 INFRARED SENDER The wireless signal from the remote control is sent from this lens For optimal range and performance of the remote control a
11. ear from 9 display panel TRACKIDISC SCAN SCAN When the Scan button is pressed the SCAN indication will appear on the display panel and the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played in order When a desired track is reached press the Scan button again and play of that track will continue SCAN will disappear from the display panel 5 Scan e will also be cancelled by activating the Track Select or Repeat functions When the Shuffle button 8 is pressed during Track Scan mode the 4 indication will appear on the display panel in addition to SCAN and the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played in random shuffled order Press the Scan button again to cancel the Track Scan mode but remain in Track Shuffle mode or press the Shuffle button to cancel the Shuffle mode and remain in Track Scan mode When the Scan button is pressed and held longer than 2 seconds the and SCAN indications will appear on the display panel and the first 10 seconds of the first track on each disc will be played When desired disc is reached press the Scan button again and play of the disc will continue PNA and SCAN will disappear from the display panel Disc will also be cancelled by activating the Track Select Repeat or Shuffle functions bl DISPLAY CALL DSPL This unit can be set so that the disc track elapsed time or the Disc ID will appear
12. g stations and then adjust the output frequency of the modulator as follows 1 Turn on the CD changer by pressing the Play Pause Selector 2 2 Press and hold the Play Pause Selector 2 for 4 seconds until the frequency indication 88 3 appears on the display panel 3 Use the Disc Select button 4 to change the frequency to the desired setting as shown on the display panel 4 When the desired frequency setting is shown on the display panel press and hold the Play Pause Selector 2 for 4 seconds until the display returns to the disc track elapsed time or Disc ID indication The output from the FM modulator is now set to the new frequency to which the FM radio must be tuned during CD changer operation NOTE Should the battery power to the PMC 50 be interrupted the output frequency setting will revert back to 88 3 MHz and will need to be re set to the desired frequency using the above procedure SYSTEM RESET The PMC 50 features a System Reset function which may be to used to clear the microprocessor and return to correct operation in case normal changer or commander operation is encountered To use the System Reset function press and hold the Power Off Switch for 4 seconds until the RESET indication flashes twice on Be display panel The changer system has now been reset and will shut off Turn the system back on using the Play Pause Selector 4 and check for correct operation Ifuse of the System Reset procedure does not solve
13. k With each momentary tap of the Forward Track Select side of the button the next higher track number will be selected as shown on the display panel Similarly with each momentary tap of the Backward Track Select side of the button 44 the next lower track number will be selected 6 CUE REVIEW FUNCTIONS High speed audible search to any section of the disc can be made by the Cue and Review functions Press and hold the Cue side of the button to advance rapidly in the forward direction or the Review side of the button 44 to advance rapidly the backward direction During either function the elapsed time within each track will automatically be shown on the display panel 7 5 REPEAT RPT When the Repeat button is pressed the RPT indication will appear on the display panel and play of the selected track will be continually repeated until the Track Repeat mode is cancelled by pressing the Repeat button again RPT will disappear from the display panel When the Repeat button is pressed and held longer than 2 seconds the and indications will appear on the display panel and play of the selected disc will be continually repeated The Disc Repeat mode can be cancelled by pressing the Repeat button again 9 and RPT will disappear from the display panel When the Shuffle button is pressed during Disc Repeat mode the SHF indication will appear on the display panel
14. layed the unit will automatically return to the first disc and begin play again WIRED COMMANDER OPERATION 1 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL The Liquid Crystal Display LCD panel will illuminate when the CD changer is operating The disc number track number and elapsed time or Disc ID name if programmed will appear as well as the function in use as explained in the applicable function description in this section PLAY PAUSE SELECTOR Pp II Pressing this button turns on the CD changer illuminates the display panel and begins play of the first disc ifa new magazine has been loaded into the changer If a magazine was already in the changer play will resume from the point on the track of the disc previously in play Pressing the button again will temporarily stop play of the disc and the PAUSE indication will appear on the display panel Press the button again to resume play of the disc from the point at which it was stopped 3 POWER OFF SWITCH OFF Press this button to turn the CD changer off and return to normal FM radio reception 4 DISC SELECT DISC This button is used to select the desired disc for play To advance to a higher number disc press the side of the button To return to a lower number disc press the side of the button The number of the disc in play will be shown on the display panel TRACK SELECT 44 TRACK ppi This button is used to quickly select the beginning of a particular trac
15. lways aim the Sender at the Remote Sensor on the wired com mander Do not let your finger interfere with the signal and make sure the lens does not become blocked by dirt dust etc If necessary clean the lens with a soft dry cloth or cotton swab NOTES ON REMOTE CONTROL USE The remote control operates volt lithium battery type CR 2025 Install the battery into the compartment at the bottom of the remote control making sure to observe correct polarity match side of battery to indication on compartment If remote control fails to operate always check battery condition and replace if necessary before servicing the unit Dispose of batteries properly Do not heat disassemble or throw batteries into a fire Keep the remote control away from areas where it may be exposed to heat moisture or sunlight SETTING THE MODULATOR The PMC 50 modulator is supplied from the factory pre set with an output frequency of 88 3 MHZz so this is the frequency on your FM radio to which you would tune during CD changer operation Insome areas however there may be a strong local FM station broadcasting 88 3 MHz which could interfere with the signal from the modulator If this occurs the PMC 50 modulator is designed so thatits output frequency may be changed to 88 7 89 7 or 89 9 MHz Check these frequencies on your FM radio for one which does not have any possible interferin
16. the problem contact your Prestige stereo specialist or an approved warranty station near you for further assistance TROUBLESHOOTING An error made in operation or during installation of this product may be mistaken for a system malfunction Please perform the checks described below before contacting your dealer or service facility No power Blown fuse Check fuses in vehicle fuse box and changer system Replace as necessary with fuse of same type and rating as original If fuse blows again consult with service facility Incorrect connection Check all wiring and correct as necessary Magazine cannot be Magazine is inserted in wrong Insert magazine in proper direction installed direction CD is not played Disc is loaded incorrectly in magazine Load disc correctly in the magazine Noise skipping or Scratches on disc or warped disc Check sound on another disc If sound from second disc is intermittent sound OK first disc is defective during playback z z Mounting angle adjustment is not Set the mounting angle adjustment to the correct position as correct per the installation instructions of the CD changer 10 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to automotive radios radio tape players radio CD players CD changers power amplifiers equalizers and accessories AUDIOVOX CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions
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