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Basic Operation:

To turn the unit on/off

When the unit power is Off, it may be switched On by pressing any button except 
the OPEN button. When the unit is On, press and hold the POWER button for more 
than 0.5 seconds, to switch the power off.

To select function mode

Press the MODE button to change function mode as follows: -->TUNER --> CD (if 
equipped)-->SD/MMC (after inserting SD card) -->USB (after inserting USB stick) 
--> BT AUDIO --> AUX --> 

When there is no media (CD/USB/SD/BT), those modes will be skipped.

To adjust the volume level

Rotate VOL knob left or right to desired volume level.

To mute or resume sound

Press the MUTE button to eliminate or resume sound immediately during playback. 
To resume the sound immediately, you can also press SEL button or rotate VOL 
knob.

To set sound mode

Press SEL button shortly and repeatedly to select mode of VOL(volume), BASS, 
MID, TRE, BAL(balance) and FAD(fader) in the sequence and circulation. In each 
mode, the waiting time is about 5 seconds, and when the waiting time is over, it will 
return to the last display mode. After selecting a sound mode, use volume control 
to set level of the selected sound mode.

To set menu

Press SEL button and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn on INVOL mode, then 
press SEL button shortly and repeatedly to select CLOCK MODE (adjust clock), 
BEEP ALL/2ND/OFF, TAVOL, EON ON/OFF, REG ON/OFF, AF ON/OFF, TA ON/
OFF,EQ ON/OFF, LOUD ON/OFF, LOC ON/OFF(in radio mode), STEREO/MONO(in 
radio mode), S-WF ON/OFF, AREA(USA/EUR) in radio mode). After selecting a 
desired item, use volume control to set.

INVOL mode

This is the initial preset volume the unit will be played a turn on. Rotate VOL knob 
left to right for desired level 0-30.

CLOCK (Adjusting Time)

When this mode is selected, rotate VOL knob left or right to adjust time. You will 
have to scroll thru the hour setting to change AM/PM value.

BEEP mode

ALL mode: The beep is generated when any key is pressed.

2ND mode: The beep is generated when the first mode option key is pressed.

OFF mode: The beep sound is disabled.

TAVOL mode

 (RDS only)

The volume level for Traffic Announcements when TA mode is ON. Rotate VOL knob 
left to right for desired level 0-30.

EON mode

 (RDS only)

Enhanced Other Networks. When on, this allows the receiver to monitor other 
networks or stations for traffic programmes, and automatically temporarily tune 
into that station.

REG mode

 (RDS only)

This is mainly used in countries where national broadcasters run “region-specific” 
programming. This functionality allows the user to “lock-down” the set to their 
current region or let the radio tune into other region-specific programming as they 
move into the other region.

AF mode 

(RDS only)

Alternative Frequencies. This allows the receiver to re-tune to a different frequency 
providing the same station when the first signal becomes too weak.

TA mode

 (RDS only)

Traffic Announcements. When this feature in ON, the unit will recieve traffic 
bulletins.

EQ mode

The unit has predefined EQ settings to adjust your levels to compliment the music 
being played. (OFF/POP/ROCK/CLASSIC/FLAT) When EQ is set to OFF, user 
settings are used.

Loud mode

This feature boosts low frequencies. It is useful at low volumes.

LOC mode 

(in radio mode)

Two levels of sensitivity for tuner searching, local and distant.

STEREO/MONO mode (in radio mode)

Adjust the unit to play in either STEREO or MONO.

S--WF mode

Activates the Subwoofer ouput line on the unit.

AREA mode 

(in radio mode)

Select to USA or EUR depending on what country you are in.

To remove front control panel

Press OPEN button to release front control panel from unit chassis. When front 
control panel is removed, the LED indicator on the front flashes.

To reset unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car 
battery or changing the connections; you must reset the unit.

 To reset the 

unit, remove the front control panel, then press RESET button with a pen or paper 
clip. This operation will erase clock setting and stored contents.

Radio Operation

To select radio band

Pressing the BAND button briefly and repeatedly to select the desired radio band. 
The sequence for the radio bands is as follows:

-->FM1-->FM2-->FM3-->AM1-->AM2-->

To search for a radio station manually or automatically

Press and hold the 

>>|

 button to activate MANUAL searching mode.

In MANUAL mode: Press the 

>>|

 or 

|<<

 button briefly to manual tune up/down 

for the desired radio station frequency step by step.

In AUTO mode: Press the 

>>|

 or 

|<<

 button, to automatically tune up/down for the 

radio station frequency. (If in MANUAL mode and without further operation, the 
unit will change to AUTO mode a few seconds later.)

To store current station or turn on a preset one

1) Press one of the 6 number buttons and hold for more than 1 second to store 
the current station in the preset memory bank of the number button for the current 
band. In this way the unit can store 30 preset stations.

2) Press one of the 6 number buttons briefly to turn on the preset station stored in 
the preset memory bank of the number button for the current band.

3). To scan for each preset station or auto search for the strongest stations

A) When pressing and holding the APS button for more than 1 second, the radio 
searches from the current frequency and checks the signal strength level until 
the 6 strongest stations are found. Then the 6 strongest stations are preset to 
the corresponding preset memory numbered bank. The auto-storage operation 

Summary of Contents for LA-1500BT

Page 1: ...Owners Manual SINGLE DIN RECEIVERS S O L O R E C E P T O R D E L E S T R U E N D O LA 2300BT LA 1500BT ...

Page 2: ...e radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged ...

Page 3: ... System MP3 WMA Audio System Frequency Characteristics 20Hz 100Hz 5dB 20Hz 100Hz 5dB 10KHz 20KHz 5dB 10KHz 20KHz 5dB Signal to Noise 50dB 1KHz 50dB 1KHz Compatibility Internet Radio available via Bluetooth wireless technology Note Reception and receiving is device dependent Internet Radio available via Bluetooth wireless technology Note Reception and receiving is device dependent 2013 Rockford Cor...

Page 4: ...PEN button IR remote sensor VOLUME SELECT button USB input AUX input APS END button 1 PLAY PAUSE button 3 REPEAT button 4 RANDOM button 5 10 button SD Card slot SD Card slot REV button FWD button 2 INTRO button MODE button SEND BAND button RESET button LED indicator LED indicator EJECT button DISC slot RESET button LA 1500BT LA 2300BT illus 1 1 ...

Page 5: ...ET B Subwoofer line out External MIC line in Subwoofer line out Bluetooth antenna RCA out FR FL RR RL RCA out FL FR RL RR LA 1500BT External MIC line in Bluetooth antenna LA 2300BT ANTENNA input ANTENNA input Wiring harnesses included Wiring harnesses included illus 1 2 ...

Page 6: ...omponent will be easily accessible for making adjustments If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself have it installed by a qualified Lightning Audio technician Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury Before beginning any installation follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the i...

Page 7: ...rt Strap Plastic Trim Ring Front Panel Fixed Faceplate Unit Chassis Metal Mounting Sleeve Bend tabs against dashboard with a screwdriver CONNECTOR B CONNECTOR A VIOLET R R Speaker VIOLET BLK R R Speaker GRAY F R Speaker GRAY BLK F R Speaker WHITE F L Speaker WHITE BLK F L Speaker GREEN R L Speaker GREEN BLK R L Speaker BLACK Ground RED 12V to Ignition BLUE Remote Turn On YELLOW Memory 12V Included...

Page 8: ...ogramming as they move into the other region AF mode RDS only Alternative Frequencies This allows the receiver to re tune to a different frequency providing the same station when the first signal becomes too weak TA mode RDS only Traffic Announcements When this feature in ON the unit will recieve traffic bulletins EQ mode The unit has predefined EQ settings to adjust your levels to compliment the musi...

Page 9: ...CD or SD card or USB stick When needing to playback CD SD or USB music remove front control panel or open the cover of USB port insert CD or SD card or USB stick into CD slot or SD slot or USB port Then the playing mode will be changed into CD or SD or USB mode and display CD or SD or USB on LCD When CD SD card and USB stick are both inserted into their slot or socket the playing mode will be chan...

Page 10: ...n audio file the playback will be transferred to the Car Audio Player For some Mobile Phones you must first select Play by Bluetooth In A2DP mode if the Bluetooth device of the Mobile Phone supports AVRCP the functions of the and PLAY PAUSE buttons are the same as in media mode no fast forward backward functions for the buttons The other buttons normally available in media mode are not available And...

Page 11: ... is broken Replace with a new USB device USB device is not recognized The USB device is damaged Disconnect USB device an reconnect If the device is still not recognized try replacing with a different USB device Connectors are loose No sound heard with the display No File shown No MP3 WMA files are not stored on the USB device Store these files properly on the USB device Sound skips or is noisy MP3 W...

Page 12: ...cident misuse abuse improper installation or operation water or moisture excessive heat theft or shipping 2 Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product 3 Items previously repaired serviced or modified by an unauthorized service center 4 Any product which has had the serial number defaced altered or removed 5 Subsequent damage to other components 6 Any product purchased o...

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