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XDMR6850 INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUAL XM Ready Multimedia Receiver with Detach Face An optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver may be connected to the XDMR6850. XM subscription is required for reception. For more information, visit XM’s website at www.xmradio.com or call 1-877-XM-RADIO. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
XDMR6850 INSTALLATION 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.
XDMR6850 INSTALLATION Wiring Diagram FUSE When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the radio. The XDMR6850 uses one 10 amp ATM fuse located beside the wiring connector.
*Key/Preset #9/EQ Preset #/Folder Down An optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver may be connected to the XDMR6850. XM subscription is required for reception. For more information, visit XM’s website at www.xmradio.com or call 1-877-XM-RADIO. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.
XDMR6850 OPERATION General Operation Front Panel Note: Front Panel Removal Power On/Off Mode Volume Shift Function (XM Radio only) Preset EQ Curves Display Set the Clock The front panel is semi-permanently attached during assembly. Please refer to the separate yellow instructions (before installation) to make the front panel removable. With the unit off, press EJECT to allow the front panel to slide down. Gently squeeze the release tab located on the bottom center underside and pull front panel down and away from unit to remove.
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BEEP ON Local/Distance LOC OFF Tuning LOC ON XDMR6850 OPERATION General Operation - Setup Menu The clock will display 1-hour AM/PM time in USA frequency spacing mode (PM 10 : 00). In European frequency spacing mode, the clock will display -hour time (:00). Press and hold the rotary encoder for more than 3 seconds to access the setup menu.
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XDMR6850 OPERATION General Operation Audio Bass Treble Balance Fader Source Audio Memory Reset Record Menu Return Press rotary encoder momentarily to select between Volume (default), Bass, Treble, Balance, & Fader. VOLUME BASS TREBLE Press rotary encoder until BAS appears then rotate encoder left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).
Local tuning is activated during the initial band scan. Press AS/PS for less than seconds to scan presets 1-6 on Preset Scan the current band, pausing for 5 seconds at each. Press AS/PS again to cancel. XDMR6850 OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation or TUNE momentarily to seek the or TUNE ...
To subscribe, log onto http://www.xmradio.com/activation or call 1-800-967-36. Note: You will need to keep your XDMR6850 turned on for at least one hour after requesting activation to receive the full channel line-up. Press BAND to select between XM DIRECT, XM1 and XM bands.
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XDMR6850 OPERATION XM Radio Operation Press FUNC once, the CATEGORY icon will appear on the Channel Search by display. Press to choose a different category, then Category press TUNE or TUNE to choose a channel within that category. Press FUNC for 3 seconds to select the desired channel.
XDMR6850 OPERATION CD Player Operation Insert CD Eject CD Track Select Fast Forward and Reverse Pause Scan Repeat Random CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility With the label facing up, insert a standard size CD into the CD slot. The CD will automatically begin playback. Press EJECT to eject the CD. The unit will change to previous mode of operation (AM, FM, XM, or auxiliary input).
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WMA Icon Folder Icon Displaying Information Character Support XDMR6850 OPERATION When an MP3/WMA encoded disc is first inserted, “READING” will appear in the display. Depending on the number of files and folders, this may take several seconds. icon will illuminate anytime a valid MP3 encoded disc is inserted and flash in MP3 search/navigate modes.
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XDMR6850 OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Refer to the following button function table when selecting, searching or navigating MP3/WMA files and folders: MP3/WMA Button Function Table Button SRCH Preset #1 Preset # Preset #3 Preset # Preset #5 Preset #6 Key #7 Key #8 Key #9 Key #0...
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(up one level). *Only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with more than one folder. XDMR6850 OPERATION " will flash in the display. to initiate the selected alphanumeric search. to select the desired file or folder. If a folder is "...
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XDMR6850 OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Navigating Note *Folder Access File Repeat File Repeat (Current Folder Only) Disc Random Folder Random Disc Intro Folder Intro After navigating by direct select, alphanumeric search or file/folder navigate modes, the track number and elapsed time will be displayed by default. Press DISP momentarily to select clock, track name, directory name, title, artist, album, year or comment.
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• Maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root folder). • Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z • This device can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, and other XDMR6850 OPERATION Management). (all caps), numbers 0-9, and “_” (underscore). Some characters may not be displayed correctly, depending on the character type.
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XDMR6850 OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Additional MP3/WMA Information Sampling Frequency Rates Transfer Bit rates MP3 Tag Display Recommended Settings An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping. When playing a disc recorded with regular audio files (CD-DA or .WAV) and MP3/WMA files, the unit will play the MP3/WMA files only.
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.
XDMR6850 OPERATION Specifications CD Player FM Tuner AM Tuner General Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x channels at ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dBA (reference: 1 watt into ohms) Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz Channel separation @ 1kHz: D/A converter: 1 Bit...
INVALID appears The file format is incompatible on display Unit will not accept CD mechanism position out of alignment a disc CD transit screws still in place XDMR6850 OPERATION Troubleshooting - General Cause Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC) Check connection to ground Replace fuse Check connections at speakers...
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XDMR6850 OPERATION Troubleshooting - XM Radio Problem You can not receive any Your XM Radio receiver is not activated XM channels You can not tune into a You may not be authorized to receive that specific XM channel channel NO SIGNL appears on The XM signal is blocked display This message may appear when driving inside a tunnel or under obstacles ANTENNA appears on ...