XDMA5280 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. Getting Started •...
XDMA5280 INSTALLATION Wiring Diagram Rear Preamp Output Connect to amplifier RCA input RCA Cable (sold separately) Antenna Connector BLUE Remote Turn-On Connect to amplifier or power antenna. Insulate wire if not used. BLACK Ground Connect to vehicle chassis ground. Accessory Connect to ignition circuit or switched 12 volt source.
XDMA5280 OPERATION Control Locations - Remote Display/ESC Source Tune/Track Down Tune/Track Up Band/Select Volume Down Mute/Power Audio/Menu Volume Up...
XDMA5280 OPERATION General Operation Press or any other button (except EJECT) to turn the unit Power On/Off on. Press to turn the unit off. Changing Modes Press SOURCE to select between AM/FM, CD player, ® ® auxiliary input, USB and operation of iPod /iPhone . Modes of operation are shown in the display.
XDMA5280 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 Tuning LOCAL ON mode only).
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XDMA5280 OPERATION General Operation Audio Press AUDIO momentarily to select between Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Equalizer and Source Volume Level. BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER EQUALIZER SOURCE LEVEL Bass Press AUDIO until BASS appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum). Treble Press AUDIO until TREBLE appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).
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XDMA5280 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. Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and Band ...
XDMA5280 OPERATION CD Player Operation Insert CD With the label facing up, insert a standard size CD into the CD slot. The CD will automatically begin playback. Eject CD Press EJECT to eject the CD. The unit will change to previous mode of operation. If the disc is not removed within 10 seconds, the unit will reload the disc.
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XDMA5280 OPERATION CD Player Operation (MP3/WMA Files) Playing an MP3/WMA Disc When an MP3/WMA encoded disc is first inserted, “DISC READ” will appear in the display. Depending on the number of files and folders, this may take several seconds. Displaying Information Press DISP to select between song title, artist, file name, folder name, track number, and clock/elapsed time.
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XDMA5280 OPERATION CD Player Operation (MP3/WMA Files) Folder/File Search Mode MP3/WMA CD mode features a file and folder search mode. This search allows navigating through folders to find a specific MP3 or WMA file for playback. Step 1 Press SELECT to enter the file/folder search mode. A list of all the folders on the CD will be displayed.
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XDMA5280 OPERATION CD Player Operation (MP3/WMA Files) Folder Access Press to select the previous folder. Press to select the next folder. *Folder access is only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with more than one folder. Repeat Press RPT to enter the Repeat menu, then turn the volume knob to select one of the following options: •...
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XDMA5280 OPERATION CD Player Operation (MP3/WMA Files) Media Compatibility 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: • WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management).
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XDMA5280 OPERATION CD Player Operation (MP3/WMA Files) Additional MP3/WMA An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to Information 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. Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played. Only WMA files with filename extension (.wma) can be played.
XDMA5280 OPERATION USB Operation Connecting a USB Device To play MP3/WMA files from most USB mass storage (sold separately) devices, line up the USB connector and insert the USB device into the XDMA5280'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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XDMA5280 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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XDMA5280 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 name will only be displayed if included with the MP3/WMA file.
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XDMA5280 OPERATION USB Operation Additional MP3/WMA Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played. Information Only WMA files with filename extension (.wma) can be played. Do not attempt to play non-MP3/WMA files with the MP3/WMA extension. Sampling Frequency Rates 8kHz ~ 48kHz 32kHz ~ 48kHz Transfer Bit rates 32kbps ~ 320kbps constant Variable bit rates...
XDMA5280 OPERATION Operation of iPod Connect an iPod Device The XDMA5280 features a direct USB control system for iPod. To (Not Included) play music from an iPod device, connect the USB cable (included with your iPod device) to the XDMA5280's USB port. Once connected, "USB READ" is shown shortly, then "IPOD/IPHONE READ" will appear in the display.
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XDMA5280 OPERATION Operation of iPod Song Select Press to skip to the beginning of next song. Press to return to the beginning of current song. Pressing again skips to the beginning of previous song. Fast Forward and Press and hold to fast forward or reverse a Reverse song.
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...
XDMA5280 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 Speaker wires not connected Check connections at speakers Unit has power ...
XDMA5280 OPERATION FCC Compliance 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.
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