Aquatic AQ-DM-6UBT DIGITAL MEDIA LOCKER Guide

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
USER / INSTALLATION MANUAL
AQ-DM-6UBT
DIGITAL MEDIA LOCKER™
Supports Bluetooth Audio, USB, MP3, WMA and FM Radio

1 Getting Started........................................................................................................................................
1.1 Contents............................................................................................................................................
1.2 Connections.......................................................................................................................................
1.3 12-pin Harness Connection...............................................................................................................
1.4 Mounting the Digital Media Locker.....................................................................................................
1.5 Bluetooth Antenna Installation...........................................................................................................
1.6 Power Attenuation Wires.....................................................................................................................
1.7 Power On...........................................................................................................................................
1.8 Handheld Remote Control Charging..................................................................................................
1.9 Handheld Remote Control Synchronizing...........................................................................................
2 Location of Controls................................................................................................................................
2.1 Digital Media Locker Controls............................................................................................................
2.2 Door Keypad Controls.........................................................................................................................
2.3 Wireless Handheld Remote Control....................................................................................................
3 Listening to Devices.................................................................................................................................
3.1 Listening via USB...............................................................................................................................
3.1.1 Listening via USB........................................................................................................................
3.1.2 Navi Search..................................................................................................................................
3.1.3 Random Playing..........................................................................................................................
3.1.4 Device Charging.........................................................................................................................
3.2 Listening via Bluetooth......................................................................................................................
3.2.1 Pair with Bluetooth Audio Device.................................................................................................
3.2.2 Listening via Bluetooth Audio Device..........................................................................................
3.2.3 Bluetooth Multi-link....................................................................................................................
3.3 Listening via Auxiliary Input...............................................................................................................
3.4 Adjust Volume Level...........................................................................................................................
4 Listening to FM Radio...............................................................................................................................
4.1 Enter FM Radio Mode.........................................................................................................................
4.2 Scan or Seek FM Radio Channels.......................................................................................................
4.3 Saving Radio Channel to Memory.......................................................................................................
4.4 Listening to Saved Radio Memory.......................................................................................................
4.5 Adjust Volume Level...........................................................................................................................
5 Additional Features.................................................................................................................................
5.1 Audio Menu........................................................................................................................................
5.2 Virtual Bass (VBass)..........................................................................................................................
5.3 External 12V Triggers.........................................................................................................................
5.4 Internal Dock Light.............................................................................................................................
5.5 Bluetooth Halo Aerial Technology.....................................................................................................................
5.6 Connecting Multiple Amplifiers or High Current Draw Lighting Systems............................................
6 Specifications & Dimensions...................................................................................................................
6.1 Specifications....................................................................................................................................
6.2 Dimensions........................................................................................................................................
7 Warranty Information..............................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Digital Media Locker AQ-DM-6UBT
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• AQ-DM-6UBT Digital Media Locker
• 2-Way RF Waterproof Remote Control (AQ-RF-6UBT-T)
• Wiring Harness (AQ-UNH-2)*
• Six (6) Stainless Steel Mounting Screws
• Mounting Template*
• User/Installation Manual
• Bluetooth Antenna (AQ-BTANT-1)
1.1 Contents
*Retail packaged models only.
Aquatic AV does not recommend the
Wired Remote Control AQ-WR-6F for
use in spa applications.
2. FM Radio Antenna Jack
1. 12-pin Watertight Harness*
3. RCA Auxiliary Outputs - Rear
4. RCA Auxiliary Outputs - Front
5. RCA Auxiliary Inputs
6. 12V DC Triggers (2x red, 2x red/black)
7. Wired Remote 8-pin DIN
Connector (Black)
8. Bluetooth Halo Aerial Connector (on
rear side of Digital Media Locker™)
9. Internal Dock Light Wire (orange)
10. Power Attenuation Wires (1x white, 1x black)
1.2 Connections Diagram (see 1.2.1 for detailed explanation of connections)
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1.2.1 Connections (see Diagram 1.2)
1. 12-pin Watertight Harness*
The 12-pin harness supplies power and ground connections to the Digital Media Locker
and four (4) speaker channel output connections from the Digital Media Locker (see Wiring
Diagram 1.3.1 on page 5).
Do not cut or modify the 12-pin harness on the Digital Media Locker™ side or warranty will be void.
2. FM/AM Radio Antenna Jack
Allows connection of FM/AM radio antenna. For best FM/AM performance make sure the
antenna is extended to the highest achievable position.
3. Auxiliary Outputs - Rear
Allows external amplifiers to be connected to power additional speakers.
4. Auxiliary Outputs - Front
Allows external amplifiers to be connected to power additional speakers.
5. Auxiliary Inputs
Allows an additional RCA input, from a standalone unit or another stereo source.
6. 12V DC External Trigger (x2)
Allows for external lighting or relays to be triggered (3A max load).
7. Wired Remote 8-pin DIN Cable
Allows connection of the wired Remote Control (AQ-WR-6F sold separately).
8. Bluetooth Halo Aerial Technology Connector
Connect the Bluetooth Halo Aerial Technology Antenna (AQ-BTANT-1) to the male SMA
connector. Do not apply excessive torque on the SMA connector (no more than 0.5N-m). Use
hands to tighten the connection (do not use a wrench).
9. Internal Dock Light Wire
Allows the Internal Dock Light to be powered from either 12V DC External Trigger wires. See
section 5.4 for further details.
10. Power Attenuation Wires
Allows the output level to be adjusted from a factory preset of -3dB to either 0dB, +3dB or
+6dB. See section 1.6 for further details.
Aquatic AV does not recommend the wired Remote Control AQ-WR-6F for use in spa applications.
*Retail packaged models only.
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1.3.1 12-pin Harness Wiring Diagram
No lower than a 2 Ohm load should be used
or damage may occur to the Media Player.
Make sure the polarity of speakers are
connected correctly.
If your Digital Media Locker was purchased from an Aquatic AV dealer and/or supplied in retail
packaging it is supplied with the Aquatic AV universal harness AQ-UNH-2 in order to connect the
stereo to power and speakers. Please proceed to section 1.3.1.
If your Digital Media Locker was supplied as a pre-installed waterproof entertainment system it
will utilise 3rd party wiring connections and is not supplied with the Aquatic AV 12-pin Harness.
Please proceed to section 1.4
1.3 12-pin Harness Connection (retail packaged models only)
*Retail packaged models only.
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