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BLUE | Remote Turn-On: Connect to amplifier or power antenna. Insulate wire if not used.
BLACK | Ground: Connect to vehicle chassis ground.
RED | Accessory: Connect to existing ignition circuit or switched 12 volt source.
YELLOW | Memory: Connect to battery circuit or constant 12 volt source.
FUSE: When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the radio. The unit uses one 10 amp AGC fuse located beside the Heat Sink
Power On/Off | Press the ![]() ![]() |
Changing Modes | Press MODE to select between Radio, USB, Bluetooth, AUX. Modes of operation are shown in the display. |
Volume | Adjust volume using the volume knob (00-40). |
Mute | Press ![]() ![]() |
Auxiliary Inputs | Insert a 3.5mm cable in the unit's front AUX port. |
Reset | Press the RESET button to reset the unit back to the factory settings if abnormal operation occurs. The reset button is located on the front panel. |
Setting the Clock | With the unit on, long press DISP to display clock time. Press and hold DISP until the hours or minutes begin to flash, then release. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the time. Long press DISP to finish the clock setting. |
Display | Press DISP to toggle display between various displayed information. |
Audio / Menu | Press the volume knob momentarily to select between audio functions. Press and hold the volume knob for more than two seconds to select between the menu functions. Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust or activate the desired function/audio. |
Seek Tuning | Press TUNE ![]() ![]() |
Manual Tuning | Press and hold TUNE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Band | Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 bands. Up to six presets can be programmed for each band, enabling up to 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations to be stored in memory. |
Storing Presets | Up to 18 FM 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 two seconds. When stored, the preset number will appear in the display. |
Recalling Presets | Preset stations can be recalled any time by pressing the corresponding preset button. |
Automatically Store | Press and hold MENU for more than 2 seconds, then press DISP to store 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations automatically. |
Preset Scan Stations | Touch PS to recall each preset station that has been stored in memory for each band. (Available with the Dual Smart Remote App only) |
Playing MP3 Files | To play MP3 files, insert a USB device containing MP3 files. |
Track Select | Press TUNE ![]() ![]() |
Fast Forward and Reverse | Press and hold TUNE ![]() ![]() |
Pause | Press ![]() ![]() |
Folder Access | Folders can be found by pressing Folder Up or Folder Down. About one second after the folder name is displayed, the first file under the selected folder will be displayed and playback will begin. |
Repeat | Press RPT to toggle between RPT ALL and RPT ONE.
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Random | Press RDM to play tracks in random order; press again to cancel the RDM function. |
Intro | Press INT to play the first 10 seconds of each track; press again to cancel the INT function. |
Preparation | Before using a Bluetooth device, it must be paired and connected. Ensure that Bluetooth is activated on your device before beginning the pairing process. |
Pairing a New Device | The head unit broadcasts the pairing signal constantly when no devices are connected. Complete the pairing sequence from your Bluetooth device. Refer to the owner's manual for your device for more details. The device name is "Dual Media Player". The Bluetooth passcode is "1234". Note: The head unit can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed. |
Streaming Audio Troubleshooting | The head unit supports A2DP wireless streaming audio from a Bluetooth mobile device directly to your head unit. The following functions can be used to control the music:
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Use the Dual iPlug P2 Smart App Remote Control on an Apple or Android smartphone to control the receiver via Bluetooth. Change the mode, station, song, volume, and settings directly from your smartphone without being in the receiver's line-of-sight. Download the Dual iPlug P2 Smart App Remote Control from Apple App Store or Google Play Store and install it on your smartphone or tablet (QR code download link below).
Your receiver is designed with an easy access voice activation button to use Siri® or the Google Assistant™ via your car's Bluetooth. Interact with your smartphone assistant while you drive with only the push of a button!
Bluetooth should be paired between your smartphone and the receiver. Press the voice activation button , and the receiver will switch into Bluetooth mode, This will activate Siri® or Google AssistantTM on your smartphone. You will need to manually switch back to the previous or desired mode once this operation is terminated.
Connect an optional audio source into the 3.5mm (front panel) input. Select auxiliary input from the Main Menu to listen to audio. Adjust volume on the external audio source as needed (if connected to the headphone output of the device).
FM Tuner | Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf 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 2" x 2" (178 x 50 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: 14 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)
Problem | Cause | Action |
Unit will not turn on (no power) | Yellow wire not connected or incorrect 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 files found on the device | Check the device for valid MP3 files |
NO SUPPORT appears on display | An invalid ID3 tag version is present | Version 1.0 to 2.0 ID3 tags are supported. |
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.
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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.
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.
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:
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