XDMA450 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.
(PAC SWI-PS sold separately) FUSE When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the radio. The XDMA450 uses one 10 amp ATM fuse located beside the wiring connector.
XDMA450 OPERATION Control Locations - Remote Mode Preset 6 / Folder Up Volume Up Loudness Audio / Menu Mute Select / Power Tune / Track Up Preset 5 / Folder Down Volume Down Preset 4 / Play / Pause Display Preset 1 / Repeat...
CD is inserted or USB/iPod devices are connected. Auxiliary Inputs The XDMA450 offers two auxiliary input ports, a 3.5 mm port on the front panel and an RCA connection on the back of the unit. Use either connection to connect audio device, MP3 player, etc.
XDMA450 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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XDMA450 OPERATION General Operation Audio Press AUDIO momentarily to select between Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Subwoofer and Source Volume Level. BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER SUBWOOFER* SOURCE LEVEL Bass Press AUDIO until BASS appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).
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XDMA450 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.
XDMA450 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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XDMA450 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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XDMA450 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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XDMA450 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 ...
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XDMA450 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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XDMA450 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.
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 XDMA450'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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XDMA450 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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XDMA450 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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XDMA450 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...
XDMA450 OPERATION Operation of iPod/iPhone Connecting an iPod/iPhone Device USB Connection Using the "dock connector to USB" sync cable (provided with the iPod/iPhone device), plug the USB cable into the XDMA450's USB port. Once connected, playback will begin automatically. Controlling a Device: Full Control When the control of iPod/iPhone feature is set to "FULL" in the iPod Menu, use the following functions to control the device: Song Select Press to skip to the beginning of the next song. Press to return to the beginning of the current song.
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XDMA450 OPERATION Operation of iPod/iPhone Music Search Menu: Full Control The XDMA450 features a powerful music search that simplifies the searching process. Follow the steps below to find the desired song: Begin Searching Press SELECT to begin the search. The main search menu will appear. Select a Category Turn the volume knob to select between artists, albums, songs, playlists, podcasts and audiobooks. Press SELECT to select the desired search category. Most search categories have subcategories to navigate through. See the table below for details.
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XDMA450 OPERATION Operation of iPod/iPhone Displayed Information: Full Control Displaying Information Press DISP momentarily to select file/folder name (default), song title/artist, track number/clock & elapsed time. (LINE 1) SONG TITLE ELAPSED TIME TRACK NUMBER SONG TITLE ALBUM (LINE 2) ARTIST CLOCK TOTAL TRACKS Character Support Maximum character display information •...
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...
XDMA450 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 ...
XDMA450 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.