Contents 1 Contents.................................................................................................................1 2 Intended use ..........................................................................................................3 3 Preliminary notes ...................................................................................................4 4 Copyright ...............................................................................................................
CRB-631 - Contents 11.6 Loading and ejecting a CD ..........................................................................27 11.7 Restoring the factory settings ......................................................................28 12 SD card slot and USB socket ...............................................................................29 12.1 USB socket and iPOD© support ..................................................................29 12.2 SD card slot .................................
2 Intended use The car radio is an audio device for playing and listening to music (e.g. CD or radio) and features an additional Bluetooth function. This Bluetooth function can be used to connect your mobile phone to the car radio to make and receive calls. The SilverCrest CRB-631 is designed exclusively for private, non-commercial use. Follow the installation instructions in this guide and in the manual of your vehicle. The car radio was only designed for use in a motor vehicle.
CRB-631 - Preliminary notes 3 Preliminary notes Thank you for selecting our Bluetooth car radio SilverCrest CRB-631. In order for you to use this device and all its features to their full advantage, we recommend that you read the instructions in this guide before using it for the first time, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Please pay particular attention to the chapter Important safety information. Store this guide in a safe place for future reference.
6 Important safety information Please read and strictly observe the following instructions! This user guide occasionally contains special highlighted notes. These vary as follows: Note: Notes contain special information on economical use Caution!! Notes marked with the word CAUTION or the symbol draw your attention to potential damage to equipment or the environment. The device contains an integrated class 1 laser (CD drive).
CRB-631 - Important safety information 6.1 Notes on operation/connection Only connect the device to a 12V battery; the negative pole must be connected to ground. Do not switch on the radio for long periods of time if the vehicle engine is not running. It has a comparatively high power consumption and can drain the battery to such a low level that the engine cannot be started. Such a low charge also has a negative effect on the life of the battery.
This radio may only be connected to high-performance speakers with a minimum rating of 30 W and impedance ranging from 4 to 8 ohm. If speakers with a different rating or impedance values are connected, the speakers can catch fire, start to smoke or suffer damage. When the power of this device is switched on, a control signal is output on the blue wire. Connect this to the remote control connection of the external power amplifier or the control relay of the car antenna (maximum of 300 mA 12 V).
CRB-631 - Important safety information 6.4 Children Do not give your car radio and especially its accessories to children. Never allow children to use electrical devices unsupervised. Children cannot always recognise possible hazards. Keep plastic packaging away from children as it poses a suffocation risk. Keep the battery of the remote control away from children as it poses a suffocation risk. Children should always be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device. 6.
7 Disposal Bear in mind that this consumer electronic device is subject to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2002/96/EC regarding the reduction of electronic waste. Disposal of the device Disposal of the packaging Disposal of the battery It is therefore not permitted to dispose of this device with normal household waste.
CRB-631 - Items supplied 8 Items supplied 1. Bluetooth car radio 2. Case for the operating panel 3. Installation frame 4. External microphone 5. Installation fittings 6. Remote control (including battery) 7. User guide Note: Illustrations are not to scale.
9 Installation 9.1 ISO connection Power supply The car radio has a built-in ISO connection and is supplied with the installation brackets. It can be easily fitted into your vehicle. The diagram for the ISO connection with which the majority of vehicles is equipped is shown below. If your vehicle does not have an ISO connection, you can use an ISO adapter with free wires which is available as an accessory to connect the radio. The wires can then be connected as shown below.
CRB-631 - Installation ISO-A A4 Yellow B+ 12 V, direct battery connection. A5 Blue For the control input of an external amplifier or to the automatic antenna (max. 100 mA / 12 V). A6 Orange For dimmer control terminal. (If the headlights are switched on, the display lighting is dimmed) A7 Red ACC. Connection of the positive pole controlled by the ignition key/switch (12 V).
Speakers Connect the speakers in accordance with the following diagram; incorrect connection can cause damage to your radio or speakers. Front left Front right Rear left Rear right Correct connection Incorrect connection Caution!! Only use speakers which are not connected to ground. Only use speakers with a minimum rating of 30 W; weaker speakers could be damaged at a high volume. Only use speakers with an impedance of 4 ~ 8 Ω (ohm).
CRB-631 - Installation 9.2 Installing the device If you do not have sufficient knowledge to install the radio yourself, consult an expert. Please note that any resulting costs will not be borne by JNC. Caution!! Always observe the following safety instructions for connection of the device: Read the entire installation section before connecting the device. Disconnect the negative pole of the vehicle battery for the duration of the installation.
5) 6) 7) Connect the ISO connectors A and B to the corresponding connections of the radio. Push the radio into the installation frame until it clicks into place (Fig. 1). Then finish installation by placing the front trim frame onto the front of the car radio (Fig. 1). Note: Only fit the operating panel when the car radio has been fully fitted. The operating panel could otherwise be damaged when you push the car radio into the slot when the panel is already fitted.
CRB-631 - Overview of the device 10 Overview of the device 10.1 Front 1. Open 2. Button 6 / Track + 10 3. Button 3 / Intro 4. Button 2 / Repeat 5. Button 5 / Track - 10 6. Button 1 / Pause 7. Button 4 / Random 8. LCD display 9. Volume control + / 10. Telephone button: Accept call (Pick-up) 11. Previous track / Tune down 12. Telephone button: Reject/Hang up 13. Next track / Tune up 14. On/Off/Mute 15. Select 16. Telephone menu Note on no. 19 - AUX-IN (3.5 mm): 17. Mode (Radio, CD, SD, USB, AUX) 18.
10.2 Front (open) 28. SD card slot 29. Eject 30. Anti-theft LED 31. Reset (restore factory settings) 32. CD loader 33.
CRB-631 - Overview of the device 10.3 Display overview An overview of the display is given here. Different symbols light up depending on the operating mode, settings and the media used. Symbol DISC EQ (POP, ROCK, CLAS, FLAT) LOUD MUTE LOC INT RPT RDM OGG, WMA, MP3 USB, M.CARD TA, TP EON AF PTY 18 Description Lights up when a CD is inserted and read. Lights up when one of the preset equalisers is switched on. Lights up when the LOUD function is switched on. Lights up when the mute function is activated.
10.4 Removing and attaching the operating panel Attachment Carefully place the left-hand side of the operating panel onto the locking pin. Then gently push the right-hand side onto the locking pin and carefully push the operating panel upwards until it clicks into place. Removal Tilt the operating panel outwards by 45° (1). Carefully push the operating panel to the left and pull it out towards you. Caution!! Never exert force on the buttons or display when removing or attaching the operating panel.
CRB-631 - Overview of the device 10.
Traffic announcement (TA) The TA button is used in TUNER mode to switch the "Traffic announcement" function on and off. The default setting is OFF. Press the TA button to switch the function on and press it again to switch it off. If the "Traffic announcement" function is active, the device automatically tunes into a station with traffic announcements (TA appears on the screen).
CRB-631 - Overview of the device 10.6 Remote control Using the remote control for the first time Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent protective plastic foil. Pull the tab to remove the foil. Open the battery compartment to insert the battery. Insert a 3V battery type CR2025. Ensure correct polarity (+ and – are marked in the compartment). 1. T-Menu (telephone menu) (Bluetooth function) 2. Pick-up button / Mode button 3. Red hang-up button / MUTE 4.
11 Basic functions 11.1 The ON/OFF/MUTE button The device is switched on by pressing the ON/OFF button (14) or any other button on the operating panel. The device is switched to MUTE by pressing the ON/OFF button (14) briefly. Please note that all audio outputs are switched to mute as a result. The MUTE symbol is shown on the display. The MUTE function is cancelled by pressing the button (14) briefly again. If the ON/OFF button (14) is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, the device switches off. 11.
CRB-631 - Basic functions Default settings: If the selection button (SEL) (15) is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, the default settings menu is opened in the following sequence: INVOL → ADJ → TAVOL → EON → REC → TELVOL → DSP → LOUD → LOC → STEREO → EXIT As soon as one of these items is selected, the setting can be modified by pressing the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons (9). Explanation of the functions: INVOL (start-up volume) Change the default start-up volume at which the device is switched on.
11.4 AS/PS button (Auto Store/Preset Scan) In TUNER mode: It is possible to control two different functions by pressing the AS/PS button (21) either briefly or for longer than two seconds. Press briefly All stations saved on the preset buttons in the selected frequency band are scanned. The preset stations are switched on for a short time (5 seconds). This procedure is cancelled by pressing any button.
CRB-631 - Basic functions Alphabetical search (Track name) If the alphabetic search function is selected, the three characters "A**- - - - -" are shown on the display. Plus (+) button / minus (-) button (9) Tune up button (►►▌) (13) / Tune down button (▌◄◄)(11) Select button (SEL) (15) Band button (24) Enter the character. Select the next or previous character. The flashing character is confirmed. Press the Band button twice. Playback of the entered track is started.
11.5 DISP button (Display information) You can navigate through the available display information by pressing the DISP button (22). In TUNER mode the default setting is the station name, and if this is not available, the frequency is shown. The sequence is: → Clock → PTY → Station name → Frequency 11.6 Loading and ejecting a CD Insert one CD with the label side facing upwards and ensure that you do not touch the data side with your fingers. To open the operating panel press the corresponding button (OPEN).
CRB-631 - Basic functions 11.7 Restoring the factory settings Ensure that there is no CD in the device. Press the button to open the operating panel (OPEN) and then the EJECT button. Eject any loaded CD. To restore the factory settings of the device, press the small reset button with a bent paper clip or a similar pointed object.
12 SD card slot and USB socket 12.1 USB socket and iPOD© support Connect a USB stick, a USB MP3 player, an Apple iPOD© (Shuffle, Mini, Nano, Video etc.) or an external 2.5 or 1.8 inch USB Hard Disk Drive to play MP3, WMA or Ogg Vorbis files. Only FAT16 and FAT32 formatted hard disks are recognised. NTFS or Linux formatted disks are not supported by the device. If one of these devices is connected, the USB symbol is shown on the display.
CRB-631 - SD card slot and USB socket 12.2 SD card slot The device can play MP3/WMA tracks stored on an SD card, an SDHC card or an MMC card which is inserted in the SD card slot (cards with a memory of up to 8 GB are supported). The SD card symbol is then shown on the display. The tracks are controlled in the same way as an inserted CD (CD mode). Note: It can sometimes take several seconds for the device to read the data of a card.
Record mode TUNER CD AUX USB SD USB Delete SD Note: If no entries are made for 5 seconds, the display returns to the default setting in the selected mode. Start/stop recording When you have selected the required recording mode, start recording by pressing the Band button (24). Recording is indicated on the display by a flashing "R". The symbol of the medium used for recording flashes (USB/M.Card). Press the Band button (24) to stop recording.
CRB-631 - Bluetooth function 13 Bluetooth function The car radio is equipped with a Bluetooth function. You can use this function to connect your mobile phone to the car radio and control all functions from the car radio. You can listen to the caller on the car speakers and use the external microphone without needing your hands. You can use the integrated dialling buttons on the operating panel of the car radio to dial a number directly without having to use your mobile phone while driving. 13.
paired phone via Bluetooth after a search time of around one minute. If the radio cannot find the paired phone, the search is stopped. If the device is in standby mode (not connected), press and hold the T-MENU button (16) to activate the Auto Connect function and start the search for the last paired mobile phone.
CRB-631 - Bluetooth function 13.2 Telephone functions (Bluetooth menu) Press the green call button (10) to accept a call. Press the red reject/hang up button (12) to reject or finish a call. When the car radio is paired and connected with a mobile phone, press the T-MENU button (16) to open the telephone menu. This menu features several options. One of the following functions can be selected from the following sequence with the plus (+) and minus (-) (9) buttons: D-DIAL → CALL LIST → L-DIAL.
Note: Please note that the voice dialling function is only available if it is supported by your mobile phone. The voice dialling function must be activated and set up on your mobile phone. Voice dialling may need configuring on some mobile phones before it can be used. Read the user manual of your mobile phone for more information. Press the T-MENU button (16) for 2 seconds. The connected mobile phone then starts voice dialling ("Voice DL" appears on the display).
CRB-631 - Care and maintenance 14 Care and maintenance Your device is a product of high-quality design manufactured to stringent standards and should be treated with care. Compliance with the following recommendations will ensure that all warranty obligations are met. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the device. If it requires cleaning, use a soft, clean and dry cloth. Never use a rough cloth to wipe the operating panel. Only use a special microfibre cloth.
15 Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, please first consult these instructions before you send the device in for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem despite these instructions, please contact our hotline. Do not try repairing the device yourself under any circumstances. This would mean that the warranty would be void. Problem The frame cannot be slid off the device towards the rear. Cause The securing screws have not been removed. The release key was not inserted correctly.
CRB-631 - Troubleshooting Problem The inserted CD cannot be played. Cause The CD was inserted with the printed side facing downwards. The CD has too many scratches. The CD is dirty. The device temperature is too high. The CD contains incorrect or faulty data. Poor radio reception. Reception conditions are poor. The radio reception The AF function is is choppy or activated. frequently interrupted. The radio only The REG function is receives a few activated.
16 Technical data Operating voltage Maximum power consumption Dimensions Weight Laser Frequency range (CD) Signal-to-noise ratio (CD) Total harmonic distortion THD (CD) Signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range (audio) Total harmonic distortion THD Amplifier output Speaker impedance FM frequency range Sensitivity (FM) (Signal-to-noise ratio: 30dB) Frequency response (FM) Signal-to-noise ratio (FM) MW frequency range Sensitivity (MW) (signal-to-noise ratio: 20dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (MW) Antenna impedance Fr
CRB-631 - Warranty information 17 Warranty information This product has a three year guarantee from the date of purchase. For information on our after sales service, please visit www.jnc-digital.de or call our hotline: Country Belgium Denmark Germany England Finland France Greece Holland Ireland Italy Croatia Austria Poland Portugal Sweden Switzerland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Czech Republic Hungary 40 Hotline No.
18 Declaration of Conformity Conformity declaration This declaration is applicable for the following products: Device type: Bluetooth car radio Type designation: CRB-631 We hereby confirm that the products meet the essential protection requirements stipulated in the directives of the Council for harmonisation of the statutory provisions of the Member States in accordance with the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC and the Automotive EMC Directive 2004/104/EC.
CRB-631 - Glossary 19 Glossary PTY (Programme type) Many radio stations send signals which identify the type of programme they are broadcasting. You can therefore select a programme type on your radio and the device will search for a station with this programme. The following programme types can be selected: Speech, News, Current Affairs, Information, Sport, Education, Drama, Culture, Science, Varied Speech (Quizzes/Comedy), Pop Music, Rock Music, M.O.R.M.
announcement of a local station and return to the national station after the announcement has been made. Example: You are listening to RADIO FOUR with the traffic announcement (TA) function switched on or you are listening to a CD, or have the volume turned down low. If the local station sends a traffic announcement, RADIO FOUR sends an RDS signal that lets your radio transmit the traffic announcement of the local station. The device already knows the frequency of the local station in this area.
CRB-631 - Index 20 Index Additional information ........................ 7 Alphabetical search ......................... 26 Alternative frequency (AF/REG) ...... 21 AS/PS button ................................... 25 Audio settings .................................. 23 Auto Connect ................................... 32 AVRCP ............................................ 33 Basic functions ................................. 23 Bluetooth function ............................ 32 Bluetooth menu ................