Prospec Electronics PRV-18 Stereo Receiver User Manual

Prospec Electronics PRV-18 Stereo Receiver

Product Description

This radio features Bluetooth technology, allowing music to stream wirelessly from an audio source to the receiver you just purchased. Why Bluetooth? From a practical standpoint, Bluetooth enables your music device (if applicable) to be placed in a glove box, your overhead console, or even your pocket-places that are dry-without having to install a separate docking station. In addition, Bluetooth audio streaming will work with any Bluetooth-enabled device, not just one brand of media. Once connected, you can use your receiver to control your media device and vice versa! Bluetooth has a range of approximately 30′, depending upon conditions, making this a practical solution for boats,  VTVs, and more!

The PRV-17 incorporates the following features:

• AM/FM
•  Bluetooth Audio Streaming
•  USB input
•  Auxiliary input
•  Waterproof faceplate
•  45W x 4 amplifier
•  U.S. and European tuning
•  Charging through USB

Front Panel Layout

POWER

• Power On/Off button.
• Short push for the first time to turn the unit on.
• With the unit powered on, short push for the MUTE feature.
• Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit off.

MODE SEL

•  Mode Function.
• Switches amongst Radio, USB, and Auxiliary mode.
• SEL stands for SELECT.

BAND

• In Radio mode, this works Band Function.
• In MP3 playing mode, it has a Play/Pause function.

VOL +

Volume Increase.

VOL –

Volume Decrease.

▼

Track Down / Tune Down / Reverse

▲

Track Up / Tune Up / Fast Forward.

General Operation

SEL button

Press and hold this button to enter into SELECT function, then repeatedly short push in succession results in the following menu options: Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Loud, EQ, Beep, Initial Volume, Area. Press the VOL+ or VOL- to adjust the options.

• LOUD. Choose between Loud ON or OFF.
• EQ. Choose between Classic, Pop, Rock, Jazz, and EQ off.
• Beep. Choose between Beep ON, Beep 2ND, Beep OFF. Beep ON will result in the beep sound at the press of every button; Beep 2ND will result in the beep sound once the button is long pressed; Beep OFF results in the beep sound off completely.
• Initial Volume. Refers to the loudness level upon start of the receiver.
• AREA. Choose between the USA and Europe..

Radio Operation

• Press the button (BAND function) to access FM and AM. There are three FM bands and two AM bands.
• Tuning. A short press of the ▼or ▲ button results in a search of the station and stops at the next sufficient signal strength. A long press results in manual tuning mode, allowing you to search one odd digit frequency at a time. (It will revert to AUTO tune mode without operation in 5 seconds.)

Auxiliary Input Mode

• Press the Mode button until “AUX” appears on the LCD screen.
• The use of auxiliary mode allows you to play the portable music device through the headphone jack.

Note: An additional accessory/adaptor must be purchased for this to happen. Prospec’s part, SEAMINI2, or SEAUSBMINI, fulfills this option.

USB Operation

Note: USB slot is for USB sticks only. For playing other brands of media, please use the auxiliary input.

1. Insert a USB stick into the USB slot. *Songs must be in the MP3 or WMA format.*
2. button. Press it to pause the track. Press it again to resume play.
3. ▼And ▲ button (Track Up / Track Down)
   Short Track Up or Track Down button to select the next or previous track. Press and hold the Track Up or Track Down button to go fast forward and rewind the current track, respectively.

Bluetooth Operation

Your media device must incorporate the Bluetooth option in order to stream music.

1. To pair your Bluetooth device, press the MODE button on the stereo until BT AUDIO appears.
2. Press and hold the BAND button until PAIRING appears.
3. Next, go to settings on the Bluetooth device and turn the Bluetooth option to “on”.
4. Pick the “PRV-18” option on your Bluetooth-enabled device (please note that if you are prompted for a password, the code entered will be “1234”. If your stereo does not immediately pair, press BAND. This will allow the pairing process to finalize. A higher pitch frequency noise will alert you to the connection/success! The display will also read “CONN OK” (connection ok).
5. To disconnect your device, press and hold the BAND button. “DISCONN” will appear
   Letting you know you have successfully disconnected.
6. While BT Music is playing, simply push to pause playback.

Installation

A mounting gasket has been added inside the package for convenience. Trace along the outside edge, and this will be your outline

Mounting Illustration

1. Please install this unit in the place you prefer. Do not install beneath cup holders!
2. Use the bracket and screw to fix the unit.  Install the U bracket behind the unit, using two nuts per bolt for ultra hold.

Wiring Identification

Troubleshooting

*Note: In many respects, a stereo acts much like a computer and occasionally requires a reboot. In the unlikely event of product malfunction, a reset can usually fix the issue.

Reset Function

With the unit powered off, press SEEK DOWN then SEEK UP in succession three times in a row. Once this occurs, the display will read SYS CLR, indicating a successful reset.

INSTALLATION BULLETIN

To avoid possible water ingress into the wire harness area, route the harness in the downward direction as shown below on the left. Do not route the harness in the upward direction as shown on the right.

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