XDM6820 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.
XDM6820 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 XDM6820 uses one 10 amp ATM fuse located beside the wiring connector.
Display/0 EQ/9 The XDM6820 allows playback of your favorite MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Its powerful on-board DSP processor decodes the compressed audio while maintaining near-CD sound quality. An internal SRAM buffer provides ESP (Electronic...
XDM6820 OPERATION General Operation Faceplate Removal Press RELEASE and pull away from the left side to remove. To re-install, insert right side of faceplate first then push left side to secure. Semi-permanent Remove trim ring and install supplied #1 x 7/32” Phillips Faceplate Installation head screw through left side of mounting frame into faceplate.
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XDM6820 General Operation Programmable Display Priority Programmable Clock Priority Reset Confirmation Beep Mute OPERATION In tuner mode, press and hold DISP then press TUNE to select function priority display. "FREQ" will momentarily appear in the display. Note: "FUNC" will appear in CD or AUX modes.
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XDM6820 OPERATION General Operation Audio Press AUDIO to select between Volume (default), Bass, Treble, Balance & Fader. Bass Press AUDIO until BAS appears Rotate encoder left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum) Treble Press AUDIO until TRE appears...
XDM6820 Tuner Operation Seek Tuning Manual Tuning Scan Tuning Local/Distance Band Frequency Spacing Storing and Recalling Station Presets Automatically Store Stations Preset Scan OPERATION Press TUNE or TUNE next strong station. Press TUNE or TUNE then release. "MANUAL" will momentarily appear in the display.
Intro Repeat Random CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility XDM6820 CD Player Operation 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, or auxiliary input).
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XDM6820 CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Playing an MP3/WMA Disc MP3 Icon WMA Icon Folder Icon Displaying Information Character Support 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.
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MUTE Direct Select, Search and Navigate Modes Direct File Select Step 1 Step 2 XDM6820 Direct Select, Search and Navigate Modes Enter/Confirm Character Shift Character Select (A, B, C ~ 8, 9, 0) Character Backspace Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds, to select between the following modes: •...
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XDM6820 CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Alphanumeric File or Folder Search Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 File/Folder Navigate Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 *Folder Access (Up one level) OPERATION Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds, then release.
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Press INT again to cancel. Note: File repeat (current folder only), folder random and folder intro is only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with more than one folder. XDM6820 OPERATION to select the previous folder. to select the next folder. icon will appear in...
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XDM6820 CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Media Compatibility Playback Order Compatible Recording Formats OPERATION The following types of discs/files are compatible: • CD-ROM (ISO), CD-R, CD-RW • CD-DA • MP3 data • WMA data The following types of discs/files are not compatible: •...
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Sampling Frequency Rates Transfer Bit rates MP3 Tag Display Recommended Settings XDM6820 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.
UPS shipping address (P.O. Box not acceptable), and a daytime phone number with your shipment. 4. DUAL will pay the return shipping charges if the product is returned to an address within the 48 contiguous states.
XDM6820 CD Player Signal-to-noise: Frequency response: Channel separation @ 1kHz: D/A converter: FM Tuner Tuning range: Usable sensitivity: 50dB quieting sensitivity: Stereo separation @ 1kHz: Frequency response: AM Tuner Tuning range: Usable sensitivity: Frequency response: General Total power output: Power output:...
XDM6820 Troubleshooting Problem Unit will not turn on Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage (no power) Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Black wire not connected Fuse blown Unit has power Speaker wires not connected (but no sound)
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