AXIS AX1800BT Series 2 12 24V BLUETOOTH MECHLESS AM FM MULTIMEDIA PLAYER User Manual

AX1800BT Series 2
12/24V BLUETOOTH MECHLESS
AM/FM MULTIMEDIA PLAYER

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
– Fixed Face Panel
– Mechless (without CD deck)
– “Ultra Memory” To retain preset settings after battery is disconnected
– Illuminated Controls
– FSTN Display for Wide Angle Viewing
– ISO DIN Mounting
– Mounting Depth: 86mm
– Mini DIN Chassis: 178W x 50H x 86D mm
– 12/24 Volt DC (10.8-32V) Negative Ground- 2 Ch RCA Line Out – 5 Volt (Max)
– Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohm
– Max Power 25 Watts x 4 Ch
– Digital Clock
TUNER
– PLL Synthesized AM/FM Stereo
– Xtreme Long Range Tuner
– FM 87.5~108 MHz; AM 522~1710 kHz
– Interference Absorption Circuit
– 30 Station Presets – 18FM/12AM Memory
– Station Seek/Preset Scan/Auto Store
– Automatic or Manual Tuning
– Local/Distant Control
– Mono/Stereo

AUDIO CONTROL
– Rotary Encoder
– Electronic Volume/Balance/Fader/
Bass/Treble
– Loud/Mute
– 4 Band DSP Settings
– Telecommute
BLUETOOTH
– Bluetooth in Phone Mode
– Pick-Up/End Call
– A2DP Music Streaming
MULTIMEDIA
– USB Input: Front Panel
– SD/MMC Card Port: Front Panel
– AUX-IN: Front (3.5mm)
– MP3/WMA Player
– Intro/Repeat/Random Play/Pause
– Track Down/Up/Select (MP3/WMA Files)

INCLUDED
– Remote Control
– External Microphone
– ISO Wiring Harness
– Installation Hardware

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Congratulations on choosing this quality Axis audio product!
We wish you countless hours of listening enjoyment. Please read through these operating instructions so you can effectively operate its many advanced technologies.

INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS

• Carefully choose the mounting location so normal driving is not hindered.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures (direct sunlight or hot air from the heater) or where it would be subject to dust, dirt, or excessive vibration.
•  Only use mounting hardware supplied for a safe and secure installation.

Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20°.
MOUNTING EXAMPLE
Installation in the dashboard

Note: Keep the release key in a safe place as you may need it in the future to remove the unit from the car.

TO SUPPORT THE UNIT

1. UNIT
2. RELEASE CAGE
3. DASH
4. HEX NUT
5. LOCK WASHER| 6. PLAIN WASHER
7. CAR BODY
8. REAR SUPPORT STRAP
9. TAPPING SCREW
10. M5 X 15 HEX BOLT
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WIRE CONNECTION

Maintenance

FUSE REPLACEMENT
If a fuse blows, check all power connections and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows check for an electronic or wiring fault. In this case, consult your nearest service center.

Warning
Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage and void the warranty

Antenna 12V input or amplifier REM input (OPTIONAL)
Brol% ii| | Tele-mute — When this wire is grounded by the factory Bluetooth system, the radio is muted| Factory Bluetooth negative mute output (OPTIONAL)
B| White| 5| Front left positive speaker output| Front left speaker positive input
White Black| | Front left negative speaker output| Front left speaker negative input
Grey| | Front right positive speaker output| Front right speaker positive input
Grey/Black| 4| Front right negative speaker output| Front right speaker negative input
Green| | Rear left positive speaker output| Rear left speaker positive input
Green/Black| 8| Rear left negative speaker output| Rear left speaker negative input
Purple| 1| Rear right positive speaker output| Rear right speaker positive input
Purple/Black| )
_| Rear right negative speaker output| Rear right speaker negative input

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

LOCATIONS OF PARTS

1. POWER ON/OFF ( ) / MUTE ( )
2. FUNCTION SELECT BUTTON: BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER /EQ/VOLUME LEVEL/STEREO/LOUD/LOCAL/ADJUST CLOCK (SEL)
3. VOL UP/VOL DOWN FOR BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER
4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)
5. STEREO/MONO (ST)
6. EQUALIZER CONTROL (EQ)
7. LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC)
8. MODE BUTTON (MD)
9. BAND / DISPLAY BUTTON (BD)
10. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )/TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON
11. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING (A/PS)
12. LCD DISPLAY
13. RESET
14. PAUSE BUTTON
15. REPEAT BUTTON
16. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)
17. RANDOM BUTTON
18. PREVIOUS/NEXT FOLDER SELECT: (In case of MP3/WMA files)
19. USB PORT
20. SD CARD SLOT
21. AUX-IN
22. PHONE NUMBER
23. ANSWER CALL ( )
24. END A CALL ( )

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. POWER ON/OFF
   Press the POWER ON button to power the unit. Press and hold to turn off.
   MUTE
   Press the button briefly to MUTE. To return to sound, press again.

2. SELECT

3. VOLUME UP/DOWN
   Turing the VOL knob to right or left (3) to control the VOLUME. To select other functions, hold the VOL knob down until the desired functions is shown on the display. Figure 1 shows how control functions are selected using the VOL knob.
   

Fig. 1 Selection of sound control functions

1. VOLUME 2. BASS 3. TREBLE 4. BALANCE 5. FADER

These buttons can be used to adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER.
Press and hold the VOL knob to adjust the below function:

EQ MODE
Turn VOL knob to select one of the settings EQ OFF/FLAT/CLASS/ROCK/POP.
VOL
Turn the VOL knob to set the standard start-up volume level.
STEREO/MONO
When FM signal is weak or distorted, reception may improve by turning VOL knob to MONO.
LOUDNESS
Turn the VOL knob to Loudness ON or OFF function.
LOCAL
“Local” position in areas with the strong signals will cause the radio to stop at strong stations. During manual tuning (LOC ppears). Select Distant position in areas with a weak signal. Turn the “VOL” knob to set.
ADJUST CLOCK
Turn VOL knob anti-clockwise for hours. Turn VOL knob clockwise to set minutes.

4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)
(A) RADIO MODE:
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for each band.
Storing a station:
1. Select a band (if needed)
2. Select a station
3. Hold a preset button longer than one second. Preset numbers appear in the display when the station is saved.

Recall a station:
1. Select band (if needed)
2. Press a preset button for less than one second to select stored station.
(B) MP3 PLAYER MODE:
1. PAUSE 2. REPEAT 3. INTRO 4. RANDOM

5. STEREO/MONO SELECTOR (ST)
This function will only affect FM reception. Press this button if the FM reception becomes noisy/hissy.
If the station being received is in stereo, it will now be heard in mono. Press this button again for normal
reception.
6. EQUALIZER CONTROL (EQ)
Press EQ to select equalizer modes.
7. LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC)
Press this button in strong signal areas to allow the radio to scan strong stations during manual tuning
(LOC appears). Press to Distant position for listening to weak stations.
8. MODE BUTTON (MD)
Press this key, to select AUX/TUNER/USB/SD/BT mode.
9. BAND SELECTOR / CLOCK DISPLAY BUTTON (BD)
Press this button to toggle through the preset Radio FM1—FM2—FM3—AM1—AM2.
Press and hold BD button to show the clock.
10. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )
(A) RADIO MODE
When pressed for less than 1 second, the unit operates in manual tuning mode.
When pressed longer than 1 second, the unit operates in automatic tuning mode.
If the keys are not pressed again within 3 seconds, the unit will return to SEEK mode.
(B) MP3/WMA PLAYER MODE
When pressed for less than 1 second, they will operate as TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN mode.
When pressed for longer than 1 second, they will operate as CUE or REVIEW mode.
11. AUTOMATICALLY STORE STATIONS (AS/PS)
Select six strong stations and store them in the current band.
1. Select a band (if needed)
2. Hold AS/PS button for more than three seconds. The new stations replace those already stored in that band.
Preset Scan
To scan stations stored in current band.
1. Select a band (if needed)
2. Press AS/PS for more than one second but less than three. The radio pauses for five seconds at each statio. Press AS/PS again to stop scanning when desired station is found.
12. LCD DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display will show the current settings of the unit.
13. RESET SWITCH
Press to reset system settings to factory default.

MP3/WMA CONTROL LOCATION OF PARTS
14. PAUSE BUTTON
During “PLAY”, press (14) ‘PAU’ button to “PAUSE”. Press gain to resume play. Note: Press and hold PAU button to play first title on the storage medium.
TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON (10)
FORWARD AND REVERSE TRACK SEARCH (or changing songs)
Press and release to advance to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track (track number will be displayed.) Press and hold to IN or . Play will begin at the point where you release the button.
15. REPEAT BUTTON %PT ‘
When this button is pressed, the RPT’ indication is displayed and play of the selected track will be continually repeated. **RPT ONE** – the current track is repeated. **RPT DIR** – the current directory is repeated. **RPT ALL** – all tracks are repeated. **16\. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)** When this button is pressed, ‘INT’ is displayed and the first few seconds of each track on the disc will play. Press again to stop ‘intro’ and listen to the track. **17\. RANDOM BUTTONRDM’
When this button is pressed, RDM’ is displayed and each track is played in random instead of normal sequence. To cancel RANDOM mode, press theRDM’ button again.
18. PREVIOUS/NEXT FOLDER SELECT: (In case of MP3/WMA f les)**
M5: Previous Folder / M6: Next Folder

HOW TO SELECT MP3/WMA FILES Searching by Track :

• Press “ AS/PS “, then search track is activated.
• Turn “VOL ” knob to left or right, select first digit desired. (ex. 000->100->200….)
• Press “SEL ” button to select second, third or fourth…. digit desired. (ex. 010->013->023…)
• Press “ 1 PAU “, the song selected will start.
Searching by Character:
• Press “ AS/PS ” twice, then character search mode is activated.
• Turn “ VOL ” knob to left or right, to select the desired letter. The songs with the same character selected by 144 / ►M is displayed.
• Press “ 1 PAU “, the track selected will play.
Searching by Folder:
• Press “ AS/PS ” 3 times, then folder search is activated.
• Turn the “ VOL ” knob to left or right, to select the desired folder.
• Press “1 PAU”, the song selected will start.
Connecting to Portable MP3 Player 19, 20. USB/ SD MEMORY CARD
The device is equipped with a USB interface and a memory card reader for SD cards. MP3 or WMA files stored on these media can be played.
1. Plug your USB storage medium into the USB port.
2. If using a memory card, insert it into the memory card reader.
3. The player automatically switches to the input used and starts playback.
4. See the section on operations common for audio files on how to control USB or memory card playback.
5. Recommended USB/SD card size is between 4GB – 32GB. File system should be FAT32.
Note:
• Due to the great variety of devices with USB and SD/MMC card interfaces that sometimes have manufac-turer-specific functions, we cannot guarantee that all media will be recognized and that all operational functions will be available with this device.
• You cannot operate USB hard drives on the device.

21. FRONT AUX IN
An external audio source (e.g. portable MP3 player) can be connected to the AUX IN socket to be played back through the vehicle loudspeakers. Press the MD button to select the AUX IN mode.
• Connect the AUX IN socket with the audio output of the external device.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Connecting the telephone to the device
Activate the Bluetooth function on your mobile phone and conduct a search for Bluetooth devices. After a successful search, the  entry “CAR-BT”  appears in the display of the mobile phone. Select this entry for the connection. For the subsequent password request, enter the password  0000” for the device. You may have to confirm the connection structure once more. Press the MD button  or the voice output between the mobile phone and speakers.  A2DP can’t convert the sound output.
Call accept/end
With an incoming call, the call signal will be heard from the vehicle’s speakers and via your mobile
telephone. The call number is shown in the device’s display.
• Accept an incoming call by pressing the button.
• End the call by pressing the button.
Rejecting a call
With an incoming call, press the button to redial last phone number.
Redial
Remote control: Press and hold button to redial last phone number.
Head unit: Press and hold the button in BT mode to redial last phone number
Music streaming (A2DP)
The device uses an A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and therefore can playback your mobile phone’s audio data. Select an audio file from your mobile phone and start the playback. The device’s display will show BT mode and the audio data will be played back via the speakers connected to the device. Notice: On your mobile phone, it may be necessary to switch playback via the Bluetooth stereo headset. Consult the operating manual of your mobile phone for more information.
MEMORY BACKUP
This unit is equipped with built-in memory I.C. (Integrated Circuits) to save user settings such as tuner preset stations and audio control settings. Whenever power is disconnected, these settings will not be lost.

CAUTION & MAINTENANCE

This AM/FM car radio with MP3/WMA player is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the product and experience many years of enjoyment.
1. The product can operate on a 10.8V-32V DC power supply, negative ground.
2. Avoid exposing your product to high temperatures and humidity.
3. Handle the product with care. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cause the product to malfunction.
4. Modifying or tampering with internal components can cause damage and may invalidate the warranty.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

see that all the power and speaker leads are securely connected.
Blown fuse.| Replace fuse with same amperage.
Negative speaker wires
are connected together.| Do not ground or common negative speaker wires.
No sound in one channel| Mis-adjusted balance control| Check balance control.
Damaged speaker wire or speaker| Reverse left and right channel speaker leads. If no sound from other side, check or replace speaker wire. If no sound from both sides, replace both speakers.
Poor FM reception| Insensitive or defective antenna.| Replace with a good sensitivity antenna.
Factory antenna is amplified| Find antenna power wire in factory harness and connect to accessory power
Sound distortion & unstable| Speaker impedance is too low. peepece| Use speaker with 4 Ohm impedance or greater.

FACTORY RESET PROCEDURE
1. Change mode to AUX. (MD button)
2. Press and hold the ‘2’ button until ‘RESET’ appear3. Press the ‘3’ button to confirm.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MP3JWMA PLAYER SECTION

Signal to Noise Ratio……………………………………………….> 60dB
Channel Separation ………………………………………………… > 45 dB (I kHz)
Frequency Response…………………………………………………… 60Hz -20 kHz

TUNER (FM)

Frequency Range………………………………………………… 87.5- 108 MHz
Sensitivity ……………………………………………………………. 2.8 pV
Stereo Separation………………………………………………. 28 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio………………………………………….. >55 dB
Channel Step……………………………………….. 100 kHz

TUNER (AM)

Frequency Range……………………………………………. 522 – 1710 KHzUsable
Sensitivity…………………………………….. 32 dBpV
Channel Step………………………………… 9 kHz

GENERAL

Power Supply……………………………………….. 24V DC (10.8 – 32V allowable)
Speaker Impedance…………………………………………… 4 or 8 Ohm
Output Power…………………………………………………… 25W x 4CH

RCA OUT

Frequency Response………………………………………. 20 Hz -20 kHz
Sensitivity …………………………………………….  200 mV
Output Impedance…………………………………….. 2 K
Max Output………………………………………….. 5 Volt (max.)

AUX IN

Frequency Response……………………………………….. 60 Hz -20 kHz
Sensitivity ……………………………………………………………….. 775 mV
Input Impedance ……………………………………………. 20K

USB Operation and Compatibility, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed.

DIMENSIONS
Chassis—————————178(W)x50(H)x86(D) mm

Note: This unit has been designed to be compatible with the latest MP3 and USB technology. There is a wide variety of memory cards, USB sticks and software formats available. However, not all may be compatible with this product. Specification and design is subject to improvement and modification without notice.

WARRANTY

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality arts Mobile Entertainment System! You’re joining thousands of satisfied customers who enjoy & experience the benefits of the products we distribute. In the unlikely event that some technical difficulty arises with your purchase, be assured that we are most anxious to see that the problem is quickly rectified to your satisfaction. Please familiarise yourself with the following simple conditions of our warranty.

This warranty covers faults through component failure or failure of the product to operate in accordance with published specifications. Product failure as a result of unreasonable environmental conditions, accident, misuse, improper installation, unauthorized repair, vehicle electrical or wiring faults or neglect etc, will not be covered by this warranty. Removal and installation costs, if any, would be paid by the owner as well as any freight or postage costs of transporting the product to AudioXtra. AudioXtra shall not be liable or responsible for any loss of use of this product or any form of consequential loss.

CONSUMER WARRANTY

This product is warranted by AudioXtra Pty Ltd to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under NORMAL USE for a period of TWENTY FOUR MONTHS from the date of purchase.

WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATF • Please return the unit for a replacement to our National Service Centre or the Retailer from where you made the purchase. All accessories must be included. Proof of purchase date must accompany the products.

AFTER 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE . Warranty repair and service is carried out by our National Service Centre. Repair and service will be carried out at no cost to the owner if proof of ownership and the date of purchase can be verified to the satisfaction of the authorized center concerned with this repair. This proof should take the form of either:

1. The warranty card accompanying this product is stamped and dated by the dealer.
2. A Tax Invoice or Receipt showing full details of the original vendor, purchaser, model number and serial number.

COMMERCIAL WARRANTY: A product used in or associated with a commercial application will carry a limited SIX MONTH warranty. An abnormal commercial application is one where usage, dust, vibration, heat/cold, and other environmental conditions exist at an extreme level.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Please complete details below in the event of warranty service being required.
Purchaser’s Name’_____
Purchasers Address’ __
Model Number AX1 80OBT Series 2  Serial Number:____
Dealer Name’ __ Date of Purchase: / /
Dealer Address.

Invoice/Sales Docket no _____
General Hints: To expedite service and prompt return of the equipment, please:
a)Clearly describe the fault in detail
b) Safety and security pack the unit for transport
c) Include your return address
d) Provide proof of purchase date as outlined above

www.audioxtra.com.au
National Service Centre:
10 STODDART ROAD, PROSPECT, SYDNEY NSW 2148 Australia
Telephone: (02)8841 9000 Fax: (02)9636 1204
email: services@audioxtra.com.au

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