BEFORE YOU START....

PREPARATION
Thank you for purchasing this VDO product which Voltage and polarity: The set must be connected
has been designed and manufactured to the to a 12V/24V car battery with negative terminal to
highest standards and subjected to rigorous earth (car chassis). Installation in vehicles not
testing. fulfilling these requirements could result in
Kindly familiarise yourself with the product by malfunction, damage or fire.
reading this user manual. Keep this manual handy
Warning: To prevent shor t-circuiting,
in your car for future reference.
disconnect the negative car battery terminal
until the set has been mounted and
This manual covers the following models:
connected (fig.1 See separate installation
Illum Supply Fuse
card).
CR 213 Orange 12V 5A
CR 223 Green 12V 5A
CD 413 Orange 12V 10A CONNECTOR A (fig.2)
CD 423 Green 12V 10A Power supply connections
CR 213-24V Orange 24V 5A • Red wire A7 : Connect to a permanent 12V/
CR 223-24V Green 24V 5A 24V supply. This is the main power supply.
CD 413-24V Orange 24V 5A Ensure this connection can handle a current of
CD 423-24V Green 24V 5A 10A/5A.
• Yellow/red wire A4 : Connect to a switched
12V/24V supply (switched on/off by car ignition).
ENVIRONMENT • Brown wire A8: Connect to earth (car
This booklet is printed on low-chlorine recyclable chassis).
paper. This connection set up will enable you to make
full use of the ON/OFF LOGIC function of this set
IMPORTANT limiting the use of the set to 1 hour after removal
of the ignition key. If this feature does not appear
This device has been designed and produced to be functioning as expected you may require
according to applicable Safety Regulations. an adaptor cable.
Please read carefully the instruction manual and
use the device as intended.
• Electronic antenna/Motorised antenna :
CONTENTS PAGE Connect pin A5 to the power supply for an
INSTALLATION ................................................ 4 electronic antenna or the control wire for the
PREPARATION ................................................ 4 relay of an automatic motorised antenna.
MOUNTING ..................................................... 5 Do not use this connection for the supply
FRONT PANEL PRESENTATION ................... 6 lead of the aerial motor!
SECURITY ....................................................... 6
AUDIO .............................................................. 7 • Pilot light :
RADIO .............................................................. 8 When the car headlights are switched on, the
RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS) ON FM ........... 8 backlight to the power key remains illuminated
CASSETTE PLAYER ........................................ 9 (even when the radio is switched off).
CD PLAYER ...................................................... 9 Connect pin A6 to the dashboard illumination
TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................. 10 wiring of the car.
Note : In certain car (e.g. VW Passat) the
dashboard illumination is dimmed by a digitally
modulated signal (PWM - Pulse Width
INSTALLATION Modulation). This PWM signal can disturb the
If your car is equipped with ISO connectors, simply illumination display of the car radio. In this case,
insert them in the connectors of the car radio. If connect pin A6 to the switch signal of the low
not, you can use an adaptor cable. Ensure all cables beam headlight. Please consult your car dealers
are installed so that they cannot be damaged by for more information.
sharp edges or moving parts.

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 CONNECTOR B (fig.3) supplied)
Loudspeakers (use 4 ohm loudspeakers only) • Remove the trimplate around the front panel.
• Do not connect any of the loudspeaker leads to • Insert both U-brackets into the holes on the
earth or directly to a booster/amplifier without high front of the set until they lock. Pull out the radio
level input or via an external fader! You can (fig.10).
connect the loudspeaker leads directly to an
amplifier with high level input. REAR MOUNTING (fig.11)
• Connecting 4 loudspeakers: • Remove the trimplate around the front panel
Front Rear and the side springs.
Left+ Green [B5] White [B7] • Select a position where the screw holes of the
Left- Green/black [B6] White/black [B8] mounting bracket and the screw holes of the
radio become aligned and tighten the screws
Right+ Grey [B3] Blue [B1]
at 2 places on each side.
Right- Grey/black [B4] Blue/black [B2] • Only use M5 screws that are not longer
than 6mm.
OTHERS CONNECTIONS (fig. 7)
Wired or Steering wheel remote control REPLACING FUSE (fig. 7)
You can connect certain wired or car steering • Replace with a 10A/5A blade-type fuse. The
wheel mounted remote control to this set via an new fuse must be of exactly this value and
interface. Please consult your dealer for the correct type otherwise the set will not be adequately
interface. protected. Ignoring this procedure may lead to
damage to the set, which will invalidate the
guarantee.
MOUNTING
METAL SLEEVE (fig.6) INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION
• Install the metal sleeve (dimension 182x53 mm) in • Most modern cars have sufficient interference
the dashboard. For optimal performance of the CD suppression. If you experience interference
player*, the metal sleeve should be positioned generated by the car, consult your dealer.
horizontally (between -10o and +30o).
• Fix metal sleeve into place by pressing the metal
tags outwards using a screwdriver.

CONNECTING THE RADIO (fig.7)

• Ensure the battery is disconnected.
• Insert aerial plug E in the matching socket.
Use hook (J) on back of set to secure fixing.
Use only DIN or ISO socket, not both
simultanuously.
• Insert power supply connector A into socket
A'.
• Insert loudspeaker connector B into socket B'.

MOUNTING RADIO
This radio can be properly installed either from
conventional Front Mounting or Rear Mounting,
depending on DIN/JIN opening of the car's
dashboard.

FRONT MOUNTING
• Slide the radio into the metal sleeve until the
springs at either side of the radio snap into the
openings of the sleeve (fig.8).
• Finally reconnect the negative car battery
terminal (fig.9).

REMOVING RADIO (using the two U- brackets

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 FRONT PANEL PRESENTATION SECURITY
For illustration, see page 3, figure A. CHECKING WHETHER THE CODE PROTEC-
TION IS ACTIVE
1 ........... Preset button 1 If the Code Protection is active, the display briefly
RND* ............ CD random playback on/off shows "CODE" each time the set is switched on.
2 ........... Preset button 2
RPT* ............. CD repeat track on/off If the power supply has been interrupted:
3 ........... Preset button 3 If the Code Protection has been activated and the
SCN* ............ CD's track scan power supply has been interrupted, the set will
4 ........... Preset button 4 mute and the display shows " CODE " (anti-theft).
5 ........... Preset button 5 • Enter the code as described in "Entering the
6 ........... Short press: TA on/off code".
Long press: AF on/off
Entering the code (stated on the "Security
7 SOUND ........ Select sound/audio styles
Card", for example 4359):
8 .................. Short press: Power on
Long press: Power off. Action Display
MUTE ........... Short press: To mute or cancel - Switch on the set CODE
mute. - Press the preset 1 key 0- - -
9 ...................... Display
• Enter the first figure of the code 4- - -
10 ...................... Volume knob; press up/down
to adjust the volume;adjust With the or key
selected audio mode - Press the preset 1 key again 40 - -
11 *SOURCE .... Short press: Change source • Enter the second figure of the code 43 - -
(CD). With the or key
RDS .............. Long press: RDS on/off - Press the preset 1 key again 43 0 -
BAND ........... Short press: To select band • Enter the third figure of the code 43 5 -
AST .............. Long press: Autostore (CD) With the or key
Short press: Autostore - Press the preset 1 key again 4350
(Cassette) • Enter the fourth figure of the code 4359
12 .............. Tuner mode With the or key
Short press:Auto search up/
- Press the preset 1 key once more
down
Long press: Manual search up/
down - If the correct code was entered, the set gives
Cassette mode: No function a beep and then will function normally.
CD mode - If an incorrect code was entered, the set gives
Short press: Next/previous an error beep. The display shows "WAIT".
track
Long press: This indicates that a waiting period has started.
Fast forward or fast rewind 1 Do not switch off the set when the display
13 * ............... Fast forward ( cassette deck) shows "WAIT" (The waiting period will start all
14 * ............... Fast Rewind ( cassette deck) over again when the set is switched on.)!
2 You must wait until the display shows "CODE".
15 .................. Disc eject (CD)
This indicates that waiting period has finished.
Eject cassette 3 Enter the correct code as described in "Enter-
16 ...................... CD opening / Cassette opening ing the code".
The waiting period doubled each time an incor-
rect code is entered (1 minute, 2 minutes, 4
minutes, etc...).

Deactivating the Code Protection

1 While keeping the key pressed, switch on
the set. Keep the pressed until you hear a
beep.
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 2 Enter the code as described in "Entering the AUDIO
code". You will hear two beeps indicating that ON/OFF
the Code Protection has been deactivated.
If an incorrect code is entered, you have to follow • Press to switch on the set. Press for
the same procedure as described in "Entering more than 2 seconds to switch off the set.
the code".
VOLUME
• Press the volume button up/down to adjust the
Activating the Code Protection
volume.
• While keeping the key pressed, switch on Please make sure you can still hear the traffic
the set. Keep the pressed until the display (horns, sirens........)
shows "CODE" and you hear a beep. The
Code Protection is now active. MUTE (Silence)
Short press key to mute or cancel the mute
IF THE SET HAS TO BE SENT FOR REPAIR (silence).
• Deactivate the Code Protection(as described Note : The silence period may be interrupted by
ALARM announcement or traffic announcement
above), or
messages (if TA is switched on).
Write the protection code on a label and at-
tach it to the set. After repair, remove the label
SOUND
from the set.
Whether you listen to Jazz, Vocal, Pop, Classic or
Rock music, the SOUND button is the perfect
Note:
setting for your choice.
Code Protection function is deactivated ex-works.
• Press SOUND then the sound button to select
BASS-Treb for your own sound style, or adjust
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER the settings with the volume up/down buttons
This set has an identification number (stated on to select one of the pre define sound styles:
the 'Security card'). Show this card as a proof of - BASS-TRE : Your own settings of bass
ownership, when the set is stolen or when and treble.
requesting service. - FLAT: Original
• Do not keep the 'Security Card' in your car. - JAZZ: Jazz music
- VOCAL : Speech
- POP : Pop music
- CLASSIC : Classical music
- ROCK : Rock music

AUDIO SETTING
• Press SOUND to select desired audio mode.
• Adjust the settings with the volume up/down
buttons:
- Sound style (BASS-TRE,FLAT,JAZZ,
VOCAL, POP, CLASSIC,
ROCK)
- BASS (low notes)
- TREBLE (high notes)
- BALANCE (left-right)
- FADER (rear-front)
- LOUD (OFF, LOW, MID, HIGH)
• Press the volume button to adjust the selected
audio mode.
After 5 seconds the display goes back to the
last mode of operation.
Adjustment of Bass and Treble setting is only
possible when BASS-TRE is selected as the
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 *SOURCE
• Press SOURCE to select the desired source :
- TUNER
- CD*
• Products with cassette mechanism will change
source to cassette only when a tape is inserted.
RADIO
WAVEBAND
• Press BAND to select the desired band :
AUTOMATIC SEARCH
Use search tuning to automatically search for a
station.
• Press to tune to a station of a lower
frequency or to a higher frequency.
- To search for another station, press the key
again.
Manual tuning (if you know the frequency of
the required station)
• To switch to manual tuning :
Long press the search button or for more
than 2 seconds will switch the tuning to manual
tuning.
• Then press to tune to a station of a lower
frequency or to a higher frequency.
• When keys are released, a time-out start to
count. After 5 seconds time-out, display 'Auto'
for one second and return to automatic search.
PRESELECTED STATIONS
Manually storing stations in a preset
Five stations per band can be stored and recalled
using the preset keys (1 to 5)
• Tune in to the desired station.
• Press the desired preset key (1 to 5) for more
than 2 seconds to store the current tuned
station.
When storing an FM station, the current
Program Station Name and the AF mode
are stored on the preset ( Some stations
use alternating Program Service Name).
Recalling a preset
• Press the desired preset key (1 to 5) to recall
the stored station.
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Automatically storing stations (AUTO-
STORE)
You can automatically store 5 strongest FM
stations on the FM AST band or 5 strongest MW
(AM) stations on the MW(AM) AST band. When
you use Auto Store, the new stations replace any
stations previously stored in the FM AST band or
the MW(AM) AST band.
• Press AST to activate autostore.
- The set gives a beep and then mutes.
- When it has finished, you hear a beep followed
by the station stored on preset 1.
- Sometimes it may not be possible to find 5
stations.
RADIO DATA SYSTEM (RDS) ON FM
More and more stations broadcasts RDS
informations in order to offer you many advantages
including:
PROGRAM SERVICE NAME (PS)
Allows the radio to display the name of the station
instead of its frequency.
AUTOMATIC RETUNING (AF):
The set remains tuned to the current station by
continually searching the best alternative
frequency for best reception.
Note: You can switch AF off.
Activate/Deactivate AF
This set continuously search for other alternative
frequencies for the tuned radio station and
automatically selects the best frequency for
reception. Long press for more than 2
seconds to activate/deactivate AF.
ALARM MESSAGES (PTY ALARM)
This set automatically receives emergency
messages made by the broadcaster.
- During the messages the display shows
'ALARM' and the station-name alternately.
TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENTS (TA)
You can activate the TA modes to give priority so
as to hear traffic announcements related to these
subjects, (even if you play a cassette*/CD* or
mute the set).
Activate/Deactivate TA
• Short press BAND to select an FM band.
•Press to activate/deactivate TA.
If you activate TA mode :
• You will hear the Traffic Announcements when
broadcast by station (even if you play a
cassette*/CD* or mute the set).
 • If the tuned station does not enable the TO STOP FAST WINDING
reception of Traffic Announcements, the display • To stop fast winding before the end of the tape,
shows 'NO TA'. The radio automatically press the key which is not pressed ( or
searches an appropriate station. ). Playback is then resumed.

Interrupting Traffic Announcement mode END OF THE TAPE

If you do not wish to continue listening to a
particular Traffic Announcement:
• Short press key to interrupt Traffic
Announcement without switching off the mode.
- The set will return to the previous operating
mode.
Note:
You can switch off RDS features if not required.
• Long press RDS key to switch off RDS.
- All RDS related features e.g., TA, etc... will be
deactivated when RDS is switch off.
At the end of the tape, playback continues in the
reverse direction.
MAINTENANCE
After extended use of the cassette player, dust,
contamination or grime can accumulate on the
playback head.
This results in diminishing high-note reproduction.
This can be remedied using a cleaning cassette
(once or twice a month) and playing it through
like an ordinary cassette.

CASSETTE PLAYER * CD PLAYER*

- Only use good quality cassettes (not longer
than C-90).
- To avoid possible tape damage always take
out the cassette after use. Protect your
cassettes. Put them back in their boxes
immediately after use.
- Never expose cassettes to heat or direct
sunlight.
CD PLAYBACK (CD PLAYER)
This CD player is suitable only for 12cm disc, do
not use irregular shaped CD.
• Slide the disc into the slot with label facing
upwards. Playback starts.
• If a disc is already inserted :
Press SOURCE to select CD as the source.
Playback starts.

PLAYBACK PREVIOUS / NEXT TRACK ( or )

• Slide the cassette, with the open side to the • Short press the or button to select the
right into the cassette opening. Playback starts. desired track.
The direction of playback is shown by - Playback resumes with the chosen track.
indicator .
FAST REWIND / FAST FORWARD ( or )
STOPPING PLAYBACK ( )
• Long press the or button for more than 2
- To stop playback, Press the button fully
home . seconds to quickly move rewind or forward
- The unit will switch over to radio reception. through the disc.
- Normal playback resumes when you release
- The cassette is partially ejected.
the button.
REVERSE (before the end of the tape)
RANDOM TRACK PLAYBACK
• Press the and buttons at the same
• Press RND to activate/deactivate Random
time halfway in.
track playback.
FAST REWIND / FAST FORWARD ( or )
REPEAT TRACK
The direction of fast winding depends on the
• Press RPT to activate/deactivate Repeat
direction of play indicated on the display.
current track.
Display during Action Key to press
playback
SCAN TRACK
Fast forward
The scan function enables you to listen to the
Fast rewind first few seconds of each track.
Fast forward • Press SCN to activate/deactivate Scan track.
Fast rewind
During fast forward or rewind the radio resumes. DISC EJECT (CD PLAYER)
If you continue fast winding until the end of the • Press to eject the disc.
tape, playback restarts automatically.
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 TROUBLE SHOOTING
There may be times when you suspect that your
car radio is not functioning as you would expect it
to. Before calling for service, please read the
operating / installation instructions and review the
following checklists. You may find that an apparent
malfunction can easily be rectified.
If you still have to send your set for service, always
send the complete set (with detachable panel).
Do not try to open the set to service it yourself.
Audio
Set does not function. No Display.
• Check fuse (set and car) and connections.
• Check the operating voltage.
Set functions but no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the set.
• Check fader and balance settings.
• Check aerial and its connection.
Radio
Cannot tune to desired station.
• Check that the aerial is fully extended and
properly connected.
• Check that the negative terminal (brown lead)
is connected to earth (car chassis).
• Desired station is too weak, try Manual Tuning.
Poor tuner reception.
• In some cars (e.g. VW and Seat) there is an
active aerial on the roof that needs a 12 Volt
supply. Please ask your dealer to check
whether a 12 volt is supplied to the antenna.
Display shows frequency (not station name).
• Set is tuned to non-RDS station.
• RDS function is switched off.
Cassette
Display shows 'TAPE ERR'.
• Check cassette for faults.
Cassette playback lacks high-notes or loss of
one channel.
• Clean cassette player tape head.
Tape Slack
• Check and make sure any slack in the tape is
taken up before inserting the tape into the unit.
A loose tape can get caught in the mechanism
and cause damage to the unit and tape itself.
Tighten the tape by using a pencil or a similar
instrument into the spindle hole and turn until all
slack has been taken up.
CD
Display shows 'CD ERROR' and set beeps.
• Check that the disc have been inserted in the
correct way and that you have not inserted a
damaged or dirty disc.
Distorted sound during playback.
• Player unable to read disc. CD damaged or
dirty.
CD player does not function.
• If the weather is cold, there may be some
condensation on the laser. Use the set in radio
mode for about 5 minutes to allow the moisture
to evaporate.
Display shows 'NO CD' or 'NO DISC'.
• Check that the CD mechanism has been loaded
with disc.

Radio mutes momentarily while display shows

'SEARCH' and station name/frequency
alternately.
• Set is checking a list of Alternative Frequencies
(AF) for the tuned radio station as reception is
weak. In case no AF is transmitted for the tuned
station, switch off AF.
Display shows 'NO TA', and set beeps at intervals.
• The tuned station becomes too weak to enable
the reception of Traffic Announcements. Use
search tuning to find another station.
• If the TA mode is switched on, search tuning
only selects stations which enable the reception
of Traffic Announcements.

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