XDMA6438 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.
Connect a portable device FUSE When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the radio. The XDMA6438 uses one 10 amp ATM fuse located beside the wiring connector.
XDMA6438 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 XDMA6438 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.
XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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.
XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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 XDMA6438'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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XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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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XDMA6438 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...
Podcasts Full/Manual Control The XDMA6438 features both full and manual control modes for iPod/iPhone devices. See page 7 for details to toggle the control between full and manual modes. Important: To support manual control for iPod/iPhone, the iPod device must be updated to the newest firmware using iTunes.
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XDMA6438 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.
XDMA6438 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 ...
XDMA6438 OPERATION Specifications CD Player Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz Channel separation @ 1kHz: >65dB D/A converter: 1 Bit FM Tuner Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 40dB Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz AM Tuner Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz Usable sensitivity: 22uV Frequency response: 30Hz-2.2kHz...
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS DUAL CAR STEREOS...
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