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MGH17BT INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL AM/FM Gauge Hole Receiver Front and Rear Inputs...
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MGH17BT INSTALLATION Mounting 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.
MGH17BT INSTALLATION Installation Installation 3 Inch Hole Mounting the Radio 1. Choose a mounting location on the dash board or instrument panel that will allow room behind to run radio cables to the power source. Consider how you will use the AUX IN, LINE OUT and USB connectors and route the appropriate extension cables to an accessible area.
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MGH17BT OPERATION Wiring USBØ5(BLACK) ANTØ3(BLACK) WHITE MOLDING 2P RCA CABLE(GRAY) REAR LINE OUT RED MOLDNNG WHITE MOLDING 2P RCA CABLE(YELLOW) RED MOLDNNG PHONE JACK(Ø3.5) STEERING WHEEL...
MGH17BT OPERATION Control Locations Power Mute Band / Go Back / Display Tune Down Tune Up Play / Pause / Presets Select Volume Up Volume Down Mode Audio / Menu Mode Preset 6 / Folder Up Volume Up Display Power Mute...
Bluetooth. Modes of operation are shown in the display. NOTE: USB mode will not appear unless a USB device is connected. Auxiliary Inputs The MGH17BT offers rear RCA auxiliary input ports for connecting an audio device, MP3 player, etc. Press MODE to select auxiliary input mode. Volume Adjust volume using the VOL+ or VOL- buttons.
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MGH17BT OPERATION General Operation - Setup Menu Menu Function Options Action Auto Station Press SELECT to seek and save 6 strong stations in the AUTO STORE Store current band. (Tuner mode only) LOCAL OFF Activates distance tuning (Tuner mode only). Local/Distance Activates local tuning for strong station reception only (Tuner ...
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MGH17BT OPERATION General Operation Press AUDIO/MENU momentarily to select between Bass, Audio Middle, Treble, Balance, Fader, Loudness, EQ and Stereo/Mono BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER LOUD STEREO / MONO Bass Press AUDIO/MENU until BASS appears then press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).
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MGH17BT OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation Press TUNE or TUNE for more than one second Seek Tuning to seek to the next strong station. Press TUNE or TUNE momentarily to change Manual Tuning radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and hold to advance quickly.
To play MP3 files from most USB mass storage devices, line (sold separately) up the USB connector and insert the USB device into the MGH17BT's USB port. Playing Music When a USB device is first connected, “USB READ” will appear in the display and playback will begin momentarily.
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MGH17BT OPERATION USB Operation Displaying Information When a file is accessed, the clock and elapsed time will be displayed. Press DISP momentarily to select beween song title, artist, file name, folder name, track number and clock/ elapsed time. "NO TITLE" will be displayed if no song title information is available.
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MGH17BT OPERATION USB Operation Character Support Maximum character display information • Track name – 32 character maximum • Directory name – 32 character maximum • *Song title – 32 character maximum • *Artist name – 32 character maximum *Song title and artist ne will only be displayed if included with the MP3 file.
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MGH17BT OPERATION USB Operation Additional MP3Information Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played. Do not attempt to play non-MP3 files with the MP3 extension. Sampling Frequency Rates 8kHz ~ 48kHz Transfer Bit rates 32kbps ~ 320kbps constant Variable bit rates Note: Some files may not play or be displayed correctly, depending on sampling rates and bit rates.
Bluetooth device. Refer to the owner's manual for your device for more details. The device name is "MGH17BT". The Bluetooth passcode is "1234”. Note: The MGH17BT can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed. Pairing Additional If a device is currently connected, press and hold BAND...
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2) Press and hold MENU for 3 seconds to reset Bluetooth settings back to factory default. Compatibility Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some mobile devices may be incompatible, function improperly or may not support all features when used with the MGH17BT. Bluetooth Setup Menu Options Function...
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MGH17BT OPERATION Weather Band Operation Manual Tuning Press TUNE or TUNE momentarily to seek the next weather band station. Band Press BAND to select weather band (WB).
MGH17BT OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Yellow wire not connected or incorrect Check connections for proper voltage Red wire not connected or Unit will not turn on voltage (11~16VDC) incorrect voltage (no power) Black wire not connected Check connection to ground Fuse blown Replace fuse...
2. If you require service during the the original purchase. warranty period, you must carefully pack the product (preferably in the Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our original package) and ship it by prepaid option, during the warranty period, transportation with a copy of the original...
Fuse: When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type White Left Front (+) and amperage. Using an incorrect White/Black Left Front (-) fuse could damage the radio. Green Left Rear (+) Violet/Black Right Rear (-)