Car Stereo Receiver and Audio Player

USER MANUAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Sondpex Corporation of America

Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

1-877-997-7888
732-940-4430

support@sondpex.com
Model: MRDP-C01
www.sondpex.com
 CAUTION
Thanks for your purchase!
Our car audio equipment lets you enjoy diversified functions and
enjoy superior music quality. We hope you enjoy this product.  This unit is designed to operate on 12-volts DC, negative
ground electrical system only, do not attempt to install this unit
INDEX in a vehicle having a positive ground system. Please do not
install the unit to a +24V truck, bus or RV, otherwise the
Caution P. 2 machine will be damaged.
Installation P. 3  You should not touch the high-polished playback head with any
Specification P. 5 metallic or magnetic tools.
 Please do not replace the power fuse without professional
Button and key functions P. 6
guidance. Improper use of fuses may cause damage or fire.
Playback operation P. 7
 To avoid electric shock caused by short circuit, or any
Electrical Connection P. 9 unnecessary damage and fire, please prevent the product from
Wiring diagram P. 10 a wet environment and water.
Remote operation P. 11  Metal parts of this unit (especially on the back) become quite
hot during operation, to be careful to avoid touching parts other
Troubleshooting P. 13
than the handle immediately after removing the unit.

Note:
1. When the inside temperature of car is much higher or lower,
please adjust the temperature in car first, then use the machine.
2. Avoid suffering strong attack, which will damage structural
components of the machine.
3. Operate the unit in accordance with the instruction manual,
damage caused by mal-operation is not covered under warranty.
4. Your unit has built-in filtering to eliminate most of the noise that
might come through the power source. However, with some
vehicles, particularly older models, some clicking or other unwanted
noise might be present.

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Installation
Precautions
• Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not
interfere with the normal driving functions of the driver.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high
temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the heater, or
where, it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure
installation.
• Be sure to remove the front panel before installation.
• If installation angle exceeds 60° from horizontal, the unit might not
give its optimum performance. (A)

Step-by-Step Installation:
Please refer to the illustration and detailed step-by-step installation below:

Front installation (B)

1. Instrument board.
2. Metal mantle
After putting the mantle in the instrument board, bend the steel of the
mantle making it fixed to the instrument board.
3. Fastening bolt.
Rear installation (C)
1. Instrument board
2. Nut
3. Spring washer
4. Bolt
5. Fastening bolt Note:
6. Fixed steel  Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to
In order to improve anti-interference, please fix the steel on the car under the unit as it cannot be attached upside down.
frame. You can bend the steel if you need to.  Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. It
Align the faceplate with the radio making sure the connectors line up can be easily attached by pressing it tightly against the unit.
before you push the faceplate into place. (D) (E)  For safekeeping, always keep the front panel in the supplied
protective case and keep it at moderate temperature.
Dismantling:  Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of
1. Remove faceplate and then the plastic frame. (F)
the front panel when attaching it to the unit.
2. Insert the dismantling key into the key hole of the device. Wait until the
hook lock unlocks, and then remove the key and unit. (G)
3. Disconnect all the wires of the unit as well as the antenna plug.

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Specification:
Main Unit
Power supplier…………………………...…12V (DC) negative ground
Dimensions……………………………..……………...189x138x50mm
Installation dimension…………………………………193x141x53mm
Load……………………………………………………………....4-8 Ω
Max output……………………………………………………....25Wx4
RMS output………………………………………………….….20Wx4
FM
Frequency scope………………………………....87.5MHz-107.9MHz
Sensitivity……………………………………………………..…<26dB
MP3
Signal to noise ratio……..……………………………………….>35dB
Frequency………………………………………..(100Hz-10KHz)+6dB
Harmonic voltage distortion (1KHz)…………………………...….<5%
Channel Separation…………………………………………….....>35%
Stereophonic reproduction channel balancing……………………...3dB
Button and Key Function
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POWER ON (OFF) / MUTE: When the mp5 is powered off,
short press to turn it on. Press and hold to turn off the unit. When
the mp5 is powered on, short press this button to mute. When the
unit is muted, press the button again or rotate the volume button
to unmute.
MODE CONVERSION: Short press the mode button to switch
audio between FM, audio/video in, or audio/video file. If an
audio/video file is not present, the audio/video input will be
transmitted. In the case of no audio/video input, the radio will
automatically come on when the mp5 is turned on.
VOLUME CONTROL: The volume rotary button regulates the
volume, pushing the button will enable you to select your
favorable Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade.
SETTING: Short press to go into the main menu interface and
you could select system preferences in the software profile, such
as language, page style and desktop.
CLOCK: Press the button, a clock icon will appear in the
center of the screen and will display the current time on the unit.
Press and hold the volume rotary button for 3 seconds to adjust
the time. Rotate the button to adjust the minute, and then press
and hold the button to adjust the hour and finally press and hold
the volume rotary button again to finish the setting.
EQ: Short press the EQ button to select Classic, Jazz, Pop sound
effects or no effect.
USB (HARD DISK) / SD CARD PLAY
When the mp5 is turned on, insert the external storage device
such as a USB flash drive (mobile HDD) or SD card, the mp5
will automatically play the audio files stored in latest external
storage device. When the mp5 is shut down, insert the USB flash
drive (mobile HDD) or SD card and once the mp5 is turned on,
the audio files will be played in USB-SD sequence. Pull out the
played external storage device, the system will automatically
return to FM state. Turn on the mp5 without an external storage
device, the system will automatically go to FM mode. The mp5
is able to play a mobile HDD that has no more than 1T amount.
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PLAYBACK OPERATION VIDEO INPUT FUNCTION
1. See the picture (4.1) to play the audio or video. Connect the ports of video input and audio input and switch to
Short press to select the file upward or downward. the mode of video input, the screen will play the input video files
2. Play/pause of the access facility AV. If the audio files of the access facility
Short press on to play or pause the current music. are played, the mp5 will play the audio parts and AV IN will
Hit this button to select current menu function confirmed by appear as a hint on the screen. (5.2).
main menu interface. CAMERA SWITCHING
3. Backspace button 1. When the car is in the reverse gear state, the screen will
Short press either the “B/E” or “C” button on the remote control automatically switch to the rear vision picture and the camera
to leave the current interface and return to the main menu begins to work. (5.3) the current played program will be
interface. muted and the screen won’t display any picture.
4. Shortcut key 2. When the car is in other gears state, the back-vision camera
will be shut down and will return to playing the current
(1) Switch the audio/ video button. program.
(2) Switch to play the files stored in USB or SD card.
5. Play mode for the audio frequency (4.2)
(1) Select the modes between the audio single-song play,
sequence play, shuffle play and cycle play.
(2) Turn on or turn off the shuffle function.
(3) Turn on or turn off browse play function. Each song
will be played for 10 seconds.
AUDIO RECEPTION OPERATION
1. The mp5 can store 18 radio stations (5.1)
FM1 FM2 FM3
There are 6 stations in every waveband.
2. In the state of audio reception, short press “B/E” to switch
the waveband. Press and hold the button “B/E” to start an
automatic search and memory function, the system will
automatically search the FM or AM radio stations and store
every found station.
3. A short press on means searching the radio station
manually, long press one of the number buttons to store the
current radio station to that number.
4. Frequency Range FM: 87.5MHZ – 107.9 MHZ

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Electrical Connection MRDP-C01 Wiring Diagram
Many vehicles are pre-fitted with ISO connectors behind the dash,
including all the electrical cabling for a car radio. In such cases, the
connections fitted to the vehicle can be directly plugged into the car radio
connectors. Should your car not be pre-fitted with these connectors, we
strongly advise you to obtain the ISO wiring loom fitted with the male
connector for connection to your car radio either from a specialist shop or
from the concessionaire for your vehicle. Once obtained, you will only
need to connect your loudspeakers and the power supply to the ISO
connector, following connection instructions provided with same.

CAUTION:
 Make sure your car battery is a 12 volt (6 filler caps) negative ground
system (if not, a converter will be necessary).
 Before starting wiring connections, disconnect the power supply by
removing the fuse box.
 Connect the power wire to one of the extra terminals of the fuse box.
 Connect the black ground wire to a metal part of the car. It is
important to make good contact.
 Make other wiring connections as shown
 Replace the fuse in the yellow power lead wire.

WARNING:

 INCORRECT WIRING OR OPERATION WILL VOID THE

WARRANTY OF THIS UNIT.

 THE ISO CONNECTOR MUST NOT BE CUT.

 THE UNIT HAS 2 SEPARATE AMPLIFICATION STEPS. WHEN

TWO SPEAKERS ARE CONNECTED DO NOT CONNECT
TOGETHER THE WIRES BUT CHOOSE FRONT OR REAR.

 THE RED WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED BY CAR IGNITION

KEY IN ORDER TO AVOID THE CAR BATTERY FROM
BECOMING WEAK WHEN THE CAR WILL BE NOT USED FOR
LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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Remote operation Changing the batteries
Remote Control Layout: Change the batteries if the remote only works when close to the unit or
doesn’t work at all. Make sure to distinguish the positive and negative
clearly.

Press the plug and pull out Put the new battery Put the plug into
The battery at the same time in the plug the remote

Note: Before use, make sure to pull out the small piece of plastic
between the battery and the remote control.

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TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Change the fuse
Before going through the check list, check wiring connection, if any of the Please make sure the amperage matches will all other fuses before
changing them. If the fuse is burnt check the power supply first and then
problems persist after check list had been made, consult your nearest change the fuse. If the fuse is burnt again there may be internal problems,
service dealer. please contact the dealer.
2. Connector cleaning
Symptom Cause Solution If the connector of the unit and the panel is dirty the unit may not work
Failure of being The car ignition switch If the power supply is normally. In order to prevent this please remove the front panel and clean
powered on is not ON properly connected to the the connectors with spirituous cotton as shown on the picture below.
car accessory terminal CAUTION: For safety please switch off the engine and take the key out of
switch the ignition key to the ignition before you clean the connector. Do not use your fingers or any
“ACC” metal to touch the connectors.
The fuse is blown Replace the fuse
No sound. Volume is in Adjust volume to a
minimum. desired level
Wiring is not properly Check the wiring
connected. connection
Failure of Radio Antenna is not pulled Properly connect the
out or connection is antenna and pull it out as
wrong. long as possible
Weak signal Rotate the antenna to
proper direction
The radio station The signals are too Select a station manually
automatic selection weak.
does not work.
Failure of reading Poor contact Pull out the memory card
USB or SD/MSD and reinsert it
Noises and sound Speaker cables are Check the speaker cables
distortion pressed by screws
Speaker cables are Properly connect wires.
short-circuited
Stop working CPU can not work Turn off the power and
normally power it on again. Note: This manual instruction is for reference. Design and specifications
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