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MGH25BT INSTALLATION Mounting & Wiring 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.
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MGH25BT INSTALLATION Installation Installation 3 Inch Hole Mounting the Radio 1. Choose a mounting location on the dash board or instrument panel that will allow room behind to run radio cables to the power source. Consider how you will use the AUX IN, LINE OUT and USB connectors and route the appropriate extension cables to an accessible area.
MGH25BT OPERATION Control Locations - Receiver Power Select / Thumbs Up Mute Volume Up Band / Go Back / Display Volume Down Tune Down Mode / Thumbs Down Tune Up Audio / Menu Play / Pause...
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MGH25BT OPERATION Control Locations - Remote Mode Preset 6 / Folder Up Volume Up Display Power Mute Select Preset 5 / Folder Down Tune / Track Up Preset 4 / Play / Pause Volume Down Preset 1 / Repeat Audio / Menu Band / Go Back...
NOTE: USB and operation of iPod modes will not appear unless a USB/iPod device is connected. Auxiliary Inputs The MGH25BT offers rear RCA auxiliary input ports for connecting an audio device, MP3 player, etc. Press MODE to select auxiliary input mode.
MGH25BT 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).
MGH25BT OPERATION General Operation Press AUDIO/MENU momentarily to select between Bass, Audio Middle, Treble, Balance, Fader, Loudness, EQ and Source Volume Level. BASS MIDDLE TREBLE BALANCE FADER LOUD SOURCE LEVEL Bass Press AUDIO/MENU until BASS appears then press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).
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MGH25BT 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.
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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 MGH25BT's USB port. Playing Music When a USB device is first connected, “USB READ” will appear in the display and playback will begin momentarily.
MGH25BT 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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MGH25BT 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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MGH25BT 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...
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USB Connection Using the "dock connector to USB" sync cable (provided with the iPod/iPhone device), plug the USB cable into the MGH25BT'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...
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MGH25BT OPERATION Operation of iPod/iPhone Music Search Menu: Full Control The MGH25BT 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 Use the VOL+ or VOL- buttons 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.
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MGH25BT 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 •...
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Bluetooth device. Refer to the owner's manual for your device for more details. The device name is "DUAL BT" Note: The MGH25BT can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed. Pairing Additional If a device is currently connected, press and hold BAND...
2) Press and hold MODE for 3 seconds to reset Bluetooth settings back to factory default. Compatibility Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some mobile devices may be incompatible, function improperly or may not support all features when used with the MGH25BT. Bluetooth Setup Menu Options Function...
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MGH25BT OPERATION Pandora Operation Requirements Control for Pandora requires: • An iPhone device with a reliable data connection, or an iPod touch that is connected to wireless internet. • The Pandora App installed on the iPhone/iPod device. • An active account with Pandora. Sign up at www.pandora.
MGH25BT 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...
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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...