DUAL MXD105 AM FM Receiver Detachable Face Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUAL
AM/FM Receiver with Detachable Face
MXD105

MXD105 AM FM Receiver Detachable Face

Preparation

Please read entire manual before installation.

Before You Start

• Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified technician for instructions.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight. or where it would be subject to dust. dirt or excessive vibration.

Getting Started

• Remove trim ring from unit.
• Remove 2 transit screws located on top of the unit.
• Insert the supplied keys into the slots as shown, and slide the unit out of the mounting sleeve.
• Install mounting sleeve into opening, bending tabs to secure.
• Connect wiring harness and antenna. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.
• Certain installations may require an installation kit and/or wiring harness adapter (sold separately).
• Test for correct operation and slide into mounting sleeve to secure.
• Snap trim ring into place.

Wiring Diagram

Control Locations - Receiver

1. Release
2. Power
3. Volume Knob
4. Audio / Menu
5. USB Port
6. Auxiliary Input
7. Preset 6 / Folder Up
8. Preset 5 / Folder Down
9. Preset 4 / Play / Pause| 10. Preset 3 / Intro
11. Preset 2 / Random
12. Preset 1 / Repeat
13. Display
14. Tune Up
15. Tune Down
16. Band / Go Back
17. Mode
18. Mute
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1. Power
2. Volume Up
3. Tune Up| 4. Volume Down
5. Tune Down
6. Mode
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General Operation

Faceplate Removal
Press RELEASE and pull away from the left side to remove. To re-install, insert right side of faceplate first then push left side to secure.
Power On/Off
Press  or any other button to turn the unit on. Press again to turn the unit off.
Mode
Press MODE to select between AM/FM, USB, SD or auxiliary input modes. Modes of operation are indicated in the display. SD and USB modes will not appear unless an SD Card is inserted or a USB device is connected.
Display
The radio frequency (tuner mode) or MP3/WMA title/track information (USB and SD modes) will be shown by default. Press DISP to display the clock. The default display will return after five seconds.
When in USB or SD mode, the display will alternate between track number/elapsed time and available MP3/ WMA information, including file name, song title, artist name, album name and folder name.
Reset
Press RESET upon initial installation or if abnormal operation occurs. Reset button is located behind the front panel.
Set the Clock
Press DISP to display the clock, then press and hold DISP until the hours will flash. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the hours. Press the volume knob, and the minutes will flash. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the minutes.
Auxiliary Input
Insert a 3.5mm connector in the front panel AUX port. Connect the other end of the 3.5mm connector to the headphone output of an audio device, MP3 player, etc.
Adjust volume using the volume knob (00-40).
Volume
Press EQ to select between the following preset equaliza- tion curves: FLAT, POP, JAZZ, ROCK and OFF.
Preset EQ Curves
Note: Ability to manually adjust Bass and Treble settings is disabled when a preset equalization curve is selected. Setting equalization curves to OFF enables manual Bass and Treble adjustments as outlined on page 7.
Audio / Menu
Press the volume knob to select between Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Loudness, Distance and Stereo. Bass
Press the volume knob until BAS appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
(-7 minimum / +7 maximum)
Treble
Press the volume knob until TRE appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
(-7 minimum / +7 maximum)
Balance
Press the volume knob until BAL appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
10L (left) to 10R (right). “L=R” represents equal balance.
Fader
Press the volume knob until FAD appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
10R (rear) to 10F (front) “F=R” represents equal balance.
Loudness
Press the volume knob until LOUD ON or LOUD OFF appears, then rotate the volume knob to select desired option.
Activating this feature will enhance the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
Distance Tuning
From tuner mode only, press the volume knob until DX or LOCAL appears, then rotate the volume knob to select desired option. Selecting LOCAL programs the unit to stop at only strong stations when seek tuning.
Stereo / Mono
From tuner mode only, press the volume knob until STEREO or MONO appears, then rotate the volume knob to select desired option. Selecting MONO can improve listening in areas with a weak FM signal.
Audible Beep
Press and hold the volume knob until BEEP ON or BEEP OFF appears, then rotate the volume knob to select desired option. Activating this feature programs the unit to beep each time certain buttons are pressed.
Area Selection
From tuner mode only, press and hold the volume knob until BEEP ON or BEEP OFF appears. Press the volume knob  again to display AREA USA or AREA EURO, then rotate the volume knob to select option appropriate for your location.
12/24-Hour Clock
The clock will display 12-hour AM/PM time in USA frequency spacing mode (PM 10.00). In European frequency spacing mode, the clock will display 24-hour time (22.00).

AM/FM Tuner Operation

Seek Tuning
Press TUNE or TUNE momentarily to seek to the next strong station.
Manual Tuning

Press and hold TUNE or TUNE   until “MANUAL” appears, then press TUNE or TUNE momentarily to change radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and hold to advance quickly.
Band
Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 bands.
Storing and Recalling Station Presets
Up to 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations can be stored. To store a station, select the desired band and station. Press and hold the desired preset button (1-6) for more than 2 seconds. When stored, the preset number will appear in the display. The station can be recalled anytime by pressing the corresponding preset button.

USB / SD Card Operation

Connecting a USB Device (sold separately)
To play MP3/WMA files from most USB mass storage devices, line up the USB connector and insert the USB device into the MXD105’s USB port.
Inserting an SD Card (sold separately)
To play MP3/WMA/WAV files from an SD card, insert an SD card into the SD card slot with the label facing left. It will click into place when properly inserted. To remove the card, press in until it clicks, then pull to remove.
Playing Music
When a USB device is first connected, “LOAD” will appear in the display and playback will begin momentarily. Depending on the number of files and folders, it may take several seconds for the device to begin playing. If no valid MP3/ WMA files are detected, “NO FILE” will be displayed and the last mode will be resumed.
Track Select
Press TRACK   to skip to the beginning of the next track. Press TRACK to return to the beginning of the current track. Pressing TRACK again skips to the beginning of the previous track.
Fast Forward and Reverse
Press and hold TRACK   or TRACK on the remote control to fast forward or reverse a track.
Pause
Press  to temporarily stop USB playback.
Press  again to resume playback.
Displaying Information
ID3 tag and file/folder information will be automatically changed during playback. Press DISP to view the clock. Default display will resume after five seconds.
Repeat
Press RPT to choose between:

• Current Song – Continuously repeats selected track.
• Current Folder – Continuously repeats all files in folder.

Random

Press RDM to choose between:

• Off – Cancels RDM function.
• All Songs – Plays all tracks in random order.
• Current Folder – Plays all tracks in folder in random order.

Intro Character Support

Press INT to enter the Intro menu, then turn the volume knob to select one of the following options:

• Off – Cancels the INT function.
• All Songs – Plays first 10 seconds of each track.
• Current Folder – Plays first 10 seconds of each track in folder.

Media Compatibility
Maximum character display information

• Track name – 64 character maximum
• Directory name – 64 character maximum
• *Song title – 64 character maximum
• *Artist name – 64 character maximum
• *Album name – 64 character maximum

*Song title. artist name and album name will only be displayed if included with the MP3/WMA file.
The following types of files are compatible:

• MP3 data
• WMA data

The following types of files are not compatible:

• WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management).
• WMA lossless format
• MP3 PRO format
• MP3 playlists
• WAV format

Playback Order
MP3/WMA playback sequence is based on order the files are copied to the USB/SD device and begins in the root folder. Any empty folders or folders that do not include MP3/ WMA files are skipped. Depending on your software, the playback order may vary.
Playback Capacity

• Maximum number of files: 1024
• Maximum number of folders: 512
• Maximum number of folder levels (sub folders): 8

Note: If the number of files/folders exceeds the maximum outlined above, the additional files/folders will be ignored.
Note: Devices that exceed the maximum number of files or folders may not function properly.
USB Device Compatibility
Due to the differences of USB devices, some devices may not be compatible. USB devices must be ‘mass storage class’ and formatted to the FAT or FAT32 file system in order to ensure compatibility. USB devices must be 32GB or smaller in capacity to be compatible.
Additional MP3/WMA Information
Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played. Only WMA files with filename extension (.wma) can be played. Do not attempt to play non- MP3/WMA files with the MP3/WMA extension.
Sampling Frequency
Rates
MP3
8kHz ~ 48kHz
WMA
8kHz ~ 48kHz
Transfer Bit rates
MP3
8kbps ~ 320kbps constant Variable bit rates
WMA
8kbps ~ 384kbps constant Variable bit rates
Note: Some files may not play or be displayed correctly, depending on sampling rates and bit rates.
MP3 Tag Display
ID3 tags Version 1.0 to 2.0
Note: If an invalid ID3 tag version is detected, “NO SUPPORT” will scroll on the display.

Troubleshooting

voltage Red wire not connected or
incorrect voltage| Check connections for proper voltage (11-16VDC)
Black wire not connected| Check connection to ground
Fuse blown| Replace fuse
Unit has power (but no sound)| Speaker wires not connected| Check connections at speakers
One or more speaker wires touching each other or touching chassis ground| Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other and chassis ground
Unit blows fuses| Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground| Check for pinched wire
Speaker wires touching chassis ground| Check for pinched wire
Incorrect fuse rating| Use fuse with correct rating
NO FILE appears on display| No playable MP3/WMA files found on the device| Check the device for valid MP3/WMA files
NO SUPPORT appears on display| An invalid 103 tag version is present| Version 1.0 to 2.0 103 tags are supported.

Limited One Year Warranty

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase.
Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option, during the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship or to furnish an equal new, renewed or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary) in exchange without charges, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase. Subsequent replacement products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period.
Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser for products purchased from an authorized Dual dealer and used in the U.S.A.
What is covered? This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered: software, installation/removal costs, damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification, improper installation, incorrect line voltage, unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product, or damage occurring during return shipment of the product. Specific license conditions and copyright notices for the software can be found via www.dualav.com.
What to do?

1. Before you call for service, check the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. A slight adjustment of any custom controls may save you a service call.
2. If you require service during the warranty period, you must carefully pack the product (preferably in the original package) and ship it by prepaid transportation with a copy of the original receipt from the retailer to an authorized service center.
3. Please describe your problem in writing and include your name, a return UPS shipping address (P.O. Box not acceptable), and a daytime phone number with your shipment.
4. For more information and for the location of the nearest authorized service center please contact us by one of the following methods:
   • Call us toll-free at 1-866-382-5476
   • E-mail us at cs@dualav.com

Exclusion of Certain Damages: This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any and all other warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether or not arising from the company’s negligence, actual or imputed. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any other liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall the company be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 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, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Specifications

FM Tuner

Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz
Usable sensitivity: 10dBf
50dB quieting sensitivity: 25dbu
Stereo separation @ 1kHz: >30dB
Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz
AM Tuner
Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz
Usable sensitivity: <42dBu
Frequency response: 30Hz-2.2kHz
General
Speaker output impedance: 4~8 ohms
Line output voltage: 2 Volts RMS
Dimensions: 7″ x 7″ x 2″ (178 x 178 x 50 mm)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications (reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz)
Power Output: 18 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)

Dual Electronics Corp.
Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476
9AM-5PM EST, Monday-Friday
www.dualav.com
©2014 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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