Magnadyne Car Stereo System M3 LCD User Manual

Operation  
and Installation  
Manual  
NAV  
Models: M3-LCD and M4-LCD  
AM/ FM/ WB Stereo Receiver with Disc Player  
and Touch Screen Controls  
 
Warnings  
The driver should neither watch the display nor operate  
the system while driving.  
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair  
the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired,  
consult your dealer.  
Watching the display or operating the system will distract  
the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause  
accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location  
and use the parking brake before watching the display  
or operating the system. In some states and countries,  
passengers are also prohibited from watching the display.  
• Do not install the unit in a place exposed to direct sunlight  
or excessive heat or humidity. Avoid places with too much  
dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
Backing Up Your Vehicle  
• Never install the product in a location where it interferes  
with your field of vision.  
Do not backup your vehicle while looking at the monitor.  
Always look in the direction of your vehicle’s motion.  
Use the monitor only as an aid in safety confirmation.  
The actual distance may be different than it appears in the  
monitor. The range of the image in the monitor is limited.  
Always be aware that blind spots may exist and not appear  
at all times on your monitor.  
• This unit has a cooling fan to decrease the internal tem-  
perature. Do not mount the unit in a place where the cool-  
ing fan on the unit is blocked. Blocking these openings will  
inhibit the cooling of the internal temperature and result in  
damage to the unit.  
The product is intended to assist in safe driving and  
allows the driver to have a broader field of vision dur-  
ing backup. You, as the driver, are solely responsible  
for the safe operation of your vehicle and the safety of  
your passengers and pedestrians, and abiding all state  
and local traffic regulations. Do not use any features  
of this system to the extent it distracts you from safe  
driving. Your first priority while driving should always  
be the safe operation of your vehicle. Magnadyne will  
not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents  
and/or injuries resulting from failure to observe these  
precautions or safety instructions.  
• Use the proper power supply. This product is designed  
for operation with a negative grounded 12V DC battery  
system. Never operate this product with other battery  
systems, especially a 24V DC battery system. If the prod-  
uct is used with the improper system it may cause a fire  
or an accident.  
This product must be installed and used in accordance  
with this manual. Any alterations to this product that  
enables it to be used in any way other than intended  
or designed could distract the driver and result in an  
accident causing injury or death. Magnadyne Corporation  
disclaims any and all liability that may result from failure  
to install and operate in any other manner in which this  
unit was intended.  
Caution  
Liquid Crystal Panel  
• Any harsh impacts may damage the liquid crystal panel.  
FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY  
UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS  
TO THIS EQUIPMENT MAY VOID THE USER’S  
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT.  
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• Usage temperature range: 32 F to 104 F. When the  
temperature is very cold or very hot, the image may not  
appear clearly or may move slowly. Also, movement of the  
image may seem to be out of synchronization or the image  
quality may decline in such environments. Note that this is  
not a malfunction or problem.  
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO  
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
• Sudden changes in the temperature inside the vehicle such  
as those which occur immediately after the vehicle’s air  
conditioner or heater has been turned on may cause the  
inside of the liquid crystal panel to cloud over due to water  
vapor or it may cause condensation (droplets of water) to  
form and, as a result, the panel may not work properly.  
Do not use the unit while these symptoms are evident.  
Instead, leave the unit standing for about an hour, and  
then resume or start use.  
• THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS  
OPERATION.  
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE  
ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.  
• If the screen of this unit is dirty, wipe the dirt off with a  
cloth moistened with a mild cleaner. Note: Applying spray  
cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts  
or cause an electrical shock. Wiping the screen with an  
abrasive cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or  
alcohol may scratch or damage the surface of the screen.  
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Button Locations and Functions  
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5. Eject Button: Press to eject a disc.  
6. Infrared Eye: Receives the signals from the  
remote control.  
7. SD Card Slot: Insert the SD card to play record-  
ed music data.  
Notes: This unit may not play all SD cards. The  
manufacturer of this unit is not responsible for any  
data loss. We suggest you back up your data.  
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8. USB Input: Plug in your USB device. “USB” will  
appear in the display.  
Note: This unit may not function with all MP3  
players. The unit will control the USB audio  
device. (See “MP3 Operation” for more details).  
1. Volume Button: Push (+) to increase or (-) to  
decrease the volume level.  
2. Power/Navigation Button ( ): Press to turn the unit  
on. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the unit  
Off. Press and release to switch to Navigation mode,  
press and release again to return to last source.  
Note: Navigation only available on M4-LCD.  
9. Audio/Video Input Jack: Plug in a device with a  
3.5mm audio/input plug. The M4-LCD/M3-LCD  
will not control the device, it just allows the  
audio/video to be played through the system.  
3. LCD Display: Touch to interact with the display  
screen.  
10. Microphone  
11. Restart Button: Press the restart button if the  
4. Disc Slot: To play a disc, insert a disc into the  
slot with the label facing up.  
unit freezes up or does not function correctly.  
Remote Control Button Locations and Functions  
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1. Volume: Decrease (-) or Increase (+) the volume  
level.  
VOLUME  
EJECT  
POWER  
2. Power On/Off ( ): Turn the unit On or Off.  
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WB  
ASM  
LOUD  
BAND  
MODE  
3. Weather Band (WB): Press for direct access to  
the weather band radio.  
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CAMERA SUB-W  
EQ  
AUDIO DISPLAY  
SETUP  
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4. Automatic Station Memory (ASM): Press and  
hold for automatic station memory storing.  
Press and release for scanning memorizes sta-  
tions.  
HOME  
TITLE  
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OK  
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5. Camera: Press to change the source to camera  
mode.  
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DVD  
MENU  
SEL  
MUTE  
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TUN-  
TUN+  
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6. Equalizer/Sub Woofer (EQ/SUB-W): Choose  
between preset sound equalization settings.  
Press and hold to turn the sub woofer On and Off.  
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REPEAT SHUFFLE ANGLE  
BACK  
ZOOM  
GOTO  
TA  
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7. Home: Return unit back to the Homepage menu.  
8. Title: Displays the title menu that is stored on  
the movie disc.  
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S-MOD  
IPOD MENU  
9. Play/Pause (  
): Starts and pauses disc play.  
SUB-T  
PTY  
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10. Stop ( ): Stops disc play.  
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Remote Control Button Locations and Functions (Continued)  
11. DVD Menu: Displays the movie menu.  
19. Display: Displays source information.  
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20. Audio: Changes the language on multi-language  
12. Tune/Track/Chapter (l  
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movie discs.  
Radio: Press and the tuner will scan to the  
next strong station and stop. Press and hold  
until “MANUAL” appears in the display then  
release. Then press again until the desired  
radio station is tuned-in.  
21. Setup: Access the Movie Disc Setup Menu, a  
movie disc has to be inserted.  
22. Cursor: (s, , t, ): Moves feature selec-  
tion up, down, left or right.  
Music Disc: Press to change to a lower or  
higher track.  
Movie Disc: Press to change to a lower or  
higher chapter.  
23. OK: Confirms the selected item.  
24. Select (SEL): Accesses the Sound menu.  
25. Mute: Mutes the volume.  
13. Repeat: Repeats play of chapters, titles, tracks  
and discs.  
26. Slow Motion ( ): Press to play the movie  
disc in slow motion.  
14. Shuffle: Plays all the tracks on the music disc  
in random order.  
27. Back: Selects previous screen.  
28. Angle: Changes the view angle on multi-angle  
15. Numeric Keypad: Inputs the corresponding  
movie discs.  
number.  
29. Zoom: Enlarges or reduces the size of movie  
16. Eject ( ): Ejects the loaded disc.  
picture.  
17. Mode: Switches through the available sources.  
30. Goto: Used in conjunction with the numeric  
18. Band/Loud:  
keypad to skip to the desired chapter.  
Radio: Selects AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2 and FM3  
radio bands.  
Loudness: Press and hold button until “LOUD  
ON” appears in the display to boost high and  
low tones at low volume levels. To deacti-  
vate, press and hold again until “LOUD OFF”  
appears in the display.  
31. Traffic Announcement (TA): Activates the  
traffic announcement function. (See the Radio  
Operations section for more information).  
32. PTY: Activates the PTY screen which scans FM  
radio stations according to program type.  
33 . Subtitle (SUB-T): Accesses movie disc’s sub-  
title languages.  
Basics Operation  
Turning On/Off the Unit:  
Turning On:  
• If the unit was switched off by turning off the  
vehicle, when the vehicle is started the unit will  
automatically turn on.  
If the unit was switched off by pressing and  
holding the power button ) for 3 seconds  
when the vehicle is started you must press the  
power button to turn the unit on.  
Turning Off:  
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MIC  
RES  
• Turning off the vehicle will automatically turn  
off the unit.  
• Press the power button ( ) for 3 seconds will  
turn the unit off.  
Note (M4-LCD Only): Pressing and releasing  
the power button ( ) switches the unit to the  
Navigation mode, press and release again to  
return to last source.  
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