Stinger SPXM1 Powersports and Marine Media Player User Guide

Stinger SPXM1 Powersports and Marine Media Player

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Controls | Functions

SELECTING A SOURCE

To select a Source

• Press the [SOURCE] button.
• Rotate the [M-KNOB] to cycle through available sources.
• Press the [M-KNOB] to select the highlighted source

Source List

• RADIO
• USB
• AUX
• BLUETOOTH MUSIC
• CAMERA

Sources that are not currently available are not selectable. For example, if there is nothing plugged into the USB, then USB is not a selectable source.

PAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE

By default, the SPXM1 will be in Pairing Mode.
With the device in Discoverable Mode:

• Open the Bluetooth Settings on the device
• Select STINGER from the device list
  Once pairing is complete a confirmation message will appear on SPXM1

NOTE: If STINGER does not appear in the list of available devices, confirm bluetooth is turned
on by pressing and holding the [MENU] button to access the global settings. ON should be highlighted orange under BT Pairing.
Auto Connect
Once a device is paired, the SPXM1 will automatically connect to that device whenever it is powered on and the device is within range.

NAVIGATING & CHANGING SETTINGS

There are 2 types of settings, source-specific and global. Source-specific are settings pertaining to the active source and can be accessed by pressing the [MENU] button while on that source. For example,when listening to the radio, pressing the [MENU] button will access the FM Settings menu.

Global Settings are system settings that affect many sources and can be accesed on any source by Pressing and Holding the [MENU] button.

NOTE: Double arrows (>>)indicates a sub-menu

AM/FM/WB RADIO

Press the [SOURCE] button and select RADIO.

Changing Radio Bands
Press the [BAND] button to cycle through radio bands and presets (FM1-FM2-FM3-AM1-AM2-WB)

Tuning Radio Stations
Press buttons to Auto Seekavailable stations.
Long Press buttons to Manually Tune stations.

Saving Presets

• Tune to the desired radio station to saveas a preset.
• Press and Hold the [P-MODE] button for 3 seconds.
• Rotate [M-KNOB] and highlight desired preset position (P1-P6)
• Press and Hold [M-KNOB] for 3  seconds to save preset.

Recalling Presets

• Press and Hold the [P-MODE] button for 3 seconds.
• Rotate [M-KNOB] to desired preset (P1-P6).
• Press the [M-KNOB] to select.

NOTE! Tuning, Saving and Recalling preset functions are the same for all radio bands (AM/FM/Weather Band).

FM Settings Menu

While in Radio Source, press the [MENU] button.

LOCAL [OFF/ON]
When set to ON, sets FM tuner sensitivity for LOCAL (close proximity) radio stations.

AUTO STORE
Select to automatically set radio presets with available radio stations.

USB Media Player
Insert a USB drive with media and press the [SOURCE] button and select USB.
If audio files are found they will automatically start playing.

Play & Pause

Press [PLAY/PAUSE] to start and stop playback.

Next & Previous Tracks

• Press button to advance to the next track.
• Press button one time to go to the begining of the current track.
• Press button two times to go to the previous track.

Fast Forward & Rewind

• Press and hold button to fast forward current track.
• Press and hold button to rewind the current track.

NOTE! When connecting an iPod, playback controls and settings are the same. The Music SEARCH funtion will follow iPod’s structure.

USB Settings

While in USB Source, press the [MENU] button.
Music SEARCH

• Highlight SEARCH and press the[M-KNOB] to select.
• Rotate the [M-KNOB] to scroll through the available songs. Press the [M-KNOB] to select a song.
• Pressing the [BACK] button exits the current folder and a different folder can highlighted and selected.

REPEAT

• Highlight REPEAT and press the …[M-KNOB] to select.
• Highlight [SONG-FOLDER-ALL] Press the [M-KNOB] to select.

SHUFFLE

• Highlight SHUFFLE and press the …[M-KNOB] to select.
• Highlight [OFF-FOLDER-ALL] Press the [M-KNOB] to select.

Press the [BACK] button to exit USB Settings

Bluetooth Music
When a device is Paired, it will be selectable by pressing the [SOURCE] button and selecting BT Music.
If BT Music is not showing as an available source, see PAIRING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE on page 6.

Play & Pause

• Press [PLAY/PAUSE] to start and stop playback.

Next & Previous Tracks

• Press button to advance to the next track.
• Press button one time to go to the begining of the current track.
• Press button two times to go to the previous track.

Fast Forward & Rewind

• Press and hold button to fast forward current track.
• Press and hold button to rewind the current track.

NOTE! SEARCH, REPEAT and SHUFFLE are not availble on all streaming services.

BT Music Settings

While in BT Music, press the [MENU] button.

Music SEARCH

• Highlight SEARCH and press the [M-KNOB] to select.
• Rotate the [M-KNOB] to scroll through the available folders/songs. Press the [M-KNOB] to select.
• Pressing the [BACK] button exits the current folder and a different folder can highlighted and selected.

REPEAT

• Highlight REPEAT and press the …[M-KNOB] to select.
• Highlight [SONG-FOLDER-ALL] Press the [M-KNOB] to select.

SHUFFLE

• Highlight SHUFFLE and press the …[M-KNOB] to select.
• Highlight [OFF-FOLDER-ALL] Press the [M-KNOB] to select.

Press the [BACK] button to exit BT Music Settings

AUX Input

If a audio source is connected to the auxillary input (AUX), press the [SOURCE] button and select AUX.
Volume can be controlled through the device and with SPXM1 volume knob.
NOTE! The AUX source is selectable even if there is no device connected.

Camera

The SPXM1’s camera input can be activated by a trigger wire or accessed by selecting Camera as the source.
NOTE! The camera connected to the input must have power for the video signal to be displayed.

Battery Voltage

Pressing and holding the Accessory Control button will display the current battery voltage.
NOTE! The SPXM1 will display a WARNING message when the battery voltage drops below 10.5 volts.

Accessory Control

(Switch Command)
The SPXM1 is capable of controlling up to 4 external devices when used in conjunction with the optional SwitchHUB (SPXSH440) four output solid state switcher.

To access the controls, press the Accessory Control button

• Rotate the [M-KNOB] to cycle through the four switch controls.
• Press the [M-KNOB] to toggle the highlighted switch ON/OFF.

Settings

Press & Hold the [MENU]button for 3 seconds to access SETTING (See page 7 for Navigating and Changing Settings)

SETTINGS > AUDIO

AUDIO > 7 BAND EQ

EQ Presets: Flat / Rock / Classic / Acoustic / Dance / Electronic / Hip Hop Custom Preset: Adjust and save custom EQ preset using [M-KNOB]

AUDIO > CROSSOVER
Front / Rear
High Pass Filter (HPF): OFF / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120Hz
Slope: -6 / -12 / -24dB Sub-W
Low Pass Filter (LPF): OFF / 60 / 80 / 100 / 120Hz
Slope: -6 / -12 / -24dB

AUDIO > REAR RCA
REAR RCA channels are selectable between REAR or SUB
Note: Selecting SUB and setting Sub-W CROSSOVER to OFF will allow”dual- zone” volume level control between Front and Rear channels.

AUDIO > SOURCE GAIN
Allows gain adjustment for individual sources
Source: Radio / USB / Bluetooth / AUX
Gain: -3 / -2 / -1 / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3dB

AUDIO > INTERNAL AMP
When using external amplifier(s), the internal amplifier can be set to OFF to reduce heat and power consumption.

SETTINGS > BT PAIRING
Turns BT Pairing mode ON/OFF

SETTINGS > TUNER REGION
Radio tuner can be set by region/country
USA, Europe, Russia, Latin, Asia, Japan, Mideast, Australia

SETTINGS > SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE > VERSION
Displays current sofware version
SOFTWARE > UPDATE
Select to update firmware
Note: Updating firmware requires access to USB.

SETTINGS > THEME
Allows adjustment of display color theme
Day / Night / Auto

SETTINGS > RESET
RESET > AUDIO
Resets all audio settings to factory default.
RESET > SYSTEM
Resets system harware and software.

Use the [BAND/BACK] button to go back a level or to save a setting and exit.

Specifications

General

• Operating Voltage: 10.5V – 16V
• Fuse: 20 AMP
• Display: 2.7 inch Color TFT
• Backlit Water Resistant Panel (IPX-6)
• Remote Control: Wired (Optional)

Audio

• Peak Power Output: 45W x 4
• RMS Power Output: 25W x 4
• Speaker Impedance: 4 ohm
• RCA Outputs: 2 Pair(Front, Rear or Sub) Preamp Voltage: 2 Volts
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz
• Equalizer: 7 Band Graphic
• Crossover: High Pass, Low Pass
• Adjustable gain for each source

Tuner

• AM/FM/Weather Bands
• Presets: 18 FM, 12 AM, 6 WB
• Local/Distant Selectable
• Auto Store
• Motorola Antenna Input

USB 2.0

• Location: Rear
• 1 AMP Output
• 32GB Max
• 999 Songs Max
• 255 Folders Max
• File Types: MP3/WMA/WAV/FLAC

AUX Input

• Location: Rear
• Input Type: Stereo RCA

Camera/Video Input

• Location: Rear
• Input Type: RCA
• Video Format: PAL/NSTC External & Internal Trigger

Bluetooth
Version: 3.0+EDR, A2DP 1.3

Wiring Diagram

ACCESSORY CONTROL WIRING
The SPXM1 has 4 switchable outputs/triggers (FIG. A) that can be used to control external accessories such as lighting, audio or any other 12V accessory, when used with the optional SPXSH440 SwitchHub.
SWITCH 1-4 wires are 12V+ outputs and can activated individually by accessing the ACCESSORY CONTROL source.

WARNING!
Accessory control outputs are 100mA. Do not connect directly to any accessories or conventional relays. Failure to follow instructions may result in damage to equipment and void the device warranty.

FEATURES:

ACCESSORY CONTROL:

• 4 CHANNEL EXTERNAL ACCESSORY CONTROL WITH OPTIONAL SPXSH440 (SOLD SEPARATELY)

GENERAL FEATURES:

• 2.7″ COLOR DISPLAY

• BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH FOR MUSIC STREAMING

• CAMERA INPUT W/ EXTERNAL TRIGGER

• WATER RESISTANT FRONT PANEL
  (IPX-6 RATING) BACKLIT LED BUTTONS

• TWO-PIECE MOUNTING SYSTEM TO SECURE
  PANEL TO MOUNTING SURFACE

• BUILT-IN 25 WATTS X 4 POWER AMPLIFIER (45W PEAK X 4)

• PLAYS MP3/WMA/WAV FILES

• REAR AUX INPUT

• 4-CHANNEL PREAMP OUTPUTS
  (2-VOLT FRONT AND SELECTABLE REAR/SUB)

• EASY SUBWOOFER CONTROL

• 7-BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER WITH
  (8) MUSIC GENRE PRESETS

• SELECTABLE HIGH-PASS AND LOW-PASS CROSSOVERS

• ADJUSTABLE INPUT GAIN FOR EACH SOURCE

MARINE SPECIALTY FEATURES:

• WIRED MARINE REMOTE COMPATIBLE (SOLD SEPARATELY)
• VOLTAGE GAUGE WITH LOW VOLTAGE ALERT

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