User Manual for Caliber RMD 035DAB Car Radio

Quick guide from the manual

The Caliber RMD 035DAB is a car radio featuring DAB+ and FM reception, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calls and music streaming, and USB/SD playback. This guide provides essential steps for installation and operation.

Installation

The unit is designed for standard DIN mounting. To install, slide the mounting sleeve into the dashboard and bend the claws outward for a tight fit. To remove the unit, insert the two provided keys into the holes on each side between the main unit and the mounting sleeve.

DAB+ Antenna Installation

For optimal DAB+ reception, the antenna must be installed correctly:

• Place the antenna on the windshield near the 'A' post.
• Remove the cover of the A-post.
• Stick the transparent part of the antenna on the windshield and attach the black part to the metal frame.
• Connect the antenna cable to the unit. The active antenna is powered through the core of the antenna wire (+5V), so no separate power source is needed.

Wiring

The unit uses a standard ISO connector. Ensure the following connections are made:

• A4 (Yellow): Battery +
• A5 (Blue): Antenna out
• A7 (Red): ACC (Connect to ignition switch)
• A8 (Black): GND (Connect to battery-)

Basic Operation

Use the [MOD] button to switch between FM radio, USB/SD, AUX, Bluetooth, and DAB+ modes. Press the [VOL] knob to access the menu for audio settings, including Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Equalizer, and Loudness. Rotate the knob to adjust values and press to confirm.

Radio Operation

FM Radio: Press the [<<] or [>>] buttons to search for stations. Long press to search manually. Save stations by holding buttons 1-6. Use the [BND] button to switch between F1-F3 bands.

DAB+ Radio: Long press the [BND] button to perform an automatic search and store stations. Use buttons 1-6 to recall saved stations and [BND] to cycle between DAB, DAB2, and DAB3 bands.

Bluetooth Operation

To pair your phone:

1. Press the [MOD] button to enter Bluetooth mode.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your phone and search for 'CALIBER_RMD035DAB'.
3. Enter password '0000' if prompted.
4. 'LINKED' will appear on the screen upon successful connection.

Use the [5] button to answer calls or redial the last number. Use the [1] button to hang up or reject calls.

USB/SD Playback

Insert a USB or SD card to start playback automatically. Use the [17] button to play/pause, [1] and [5] for track navigation, and [13]/[12] to skip 10 tracks or select folders.

Voice Assistant

With the phone paired via Bluetooth, press the [4] button to activate your phone's voice assistant function.

Specifications

• Power Supply: 12VDC
• Max Power Output: 55Wx4
• Bluetooth Version: 5.0
• FM Frequency Range: 87.5-108.0 MHz
• DAB+ Frequency Range: 174-240 MHz
• USB Charge Output: 5.0VDC, Max 1.5A