Axis Car Audio AX-900 User manual

AX-900
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Detachable Face Panel
Includes Black and Silver Trim Frames
ISO DIN Chassis
ISO Wiring Connector
12 Volt DC - Negative Ground
Chassis: 178(W)x50(H)x158(D) mm
Capacitor Ultra-Memory Back Up
TUNER:
AM/FM Stereo
PLL Frequency Display
30 Station Presets (18FM/12AM)
Station Seek/Scan/Auto Store
Digital Clock
Stereo/Mono
Long Range XTREME Tuner
DESIGNED FOR AUSTRALASIAN CONDITIONS
AM/FM STEREO RECEIVER
with FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT
Compatible with audio output of iPod and other MP-3 players
AUDIO CONTROL:
Electronic Volume/Balance/Fader
Treble/Bass/Mute/Loud Controls
Subwoofer Output
4 Channel RCA Line-out
5 Volt Preamp Output
2 RCA Line-in
Front AUX IN
Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
4 Band Preset EQ Levels
High Power 40 Watts x 4 ch

2
2182 mm
53 mm
3
Tap
1
2
3
4
Bend these
claws, if necessary
1
release screw
and bracket
10 7
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
8
9
Lock Washer
Plain Washer
Hex
53mm
182mm
3
2182mm
53mm
1
1
2
4
1. UNIT
2. RELEASE CASE
3. DASH BOARD
4. HEX NUT
5. LOCK WASHER
6. PLAIN WASHER
7. CAR BODY
8. REAR SUPPORT STRAP
9. TAPPING SCREW
10. M5 X 15 HEX BOLT
Dashboard
Bend these
claws, if necessary
INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
• Carefully choose the mounting location so normal driving is not hindered.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures (direct sunlight or hot air
from the heater) or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
• Only use the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
• Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
NOTE: Angle for car radio installation must not exceed 30˚ otherwise the front panel may not open.
* Use only the supplied xing screws. Use of screws any longer than those supplied may result in
damage to internal components.
MOUNTING EXAMPLE Installation in the dashboard
TO SUPPORT THE UNIT

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DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL
The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent theft
Before detaching the front panel, press the POWER OFF button.
Then press button (16) and remove the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.
Note: Do not drop the panel when it is detached from the unit.
ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL
Apply the left hand side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part B of the front panel to part A
of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks.
Pay attention not to put pressure on the display or control buttons
Notes:
• Make sure that the front panel is the right way up
• Do not use excessive force
• Use the front panel case supplied when panel is
removed.
B
A
B
A
Rear of the
front panel
Front panel
Main unit
B
A

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WIRE CONNECTION
Maintenance
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If a fuse blows, check all power connections and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again check for an
electronic or wiring fault. In this case, consult your nearest service centre.
Warning
Use the specied amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious
damage and void the warranty.
L (WHITE)
SUB-W
LINE IN
R (RED)
L (WHITE)
LINE OUT
(REAR)
R (RED)
LINE OUT
(FRONT)
L (WHITE)
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
ISO CONNECTOR
R (RED)
B
A
GREY +
GREY/BLACK –
FRONT
RIGHT
SPEAKER
VIOLET +
VIOLET/BLACK –
REAR
RIGHT
SPEAKER
FRONT
LEFT
SPEAKER
REAR
LEFT
SPEAKER
+ WHITE
– WHITE/BLACK
+ GREEN
– GREEN/BLACK
ISO A/B PLUG
POWER
ANTENNA
BLUE
IGNITION SWITCH (B+)
RED
MEMORY YELLOW
BACK UP
BLACK
GROUND (–)

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1
9
2614 712 5
15 1711
4138 163
(1-6)
10
1. POWER ON/OFF ( )
2, 3. SELECT FOR BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER AND CONTROL MODE
4. LOUDNESS BUTTON (LD)
5. LCD DISPLAY
6. BAND SELECTOR (BAND)
7. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )
8. LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC)
9. DISPLAY BUTTON (Set the Clock)
10. PRESET BUTTON
11. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCAN)
12. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING (AS/PS)
13. STEREO / MONO SELECT (ST)
14. MODE BUTTON (MODE)
15. MUTE BUTTON (MUTE)
16. PANEL RELEASE BUTTON ( )
17. AUX IN
LOCATIONS OF PARTS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. POWER ON/OFF ()
Press any key to power up the unit.
Press this key for more than one second to turn off.
2,3 “SEL” (control mode select) / AUDIO DSP FUNCTION
Press to select the desired mode, VOL (volume), BAS (bass), TRE (treble), BAL (balance), or
FAD .
This button normally functions as the volume control. Adjust the level
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
or
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
(3) after selecting the desired mode. The unit will return to the volume mode after a few seconds.
AUDIO DSP FUNCTION
Press ‘SEL’for more than one second. Rotate
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
or
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
(3) to select DSPmode sound
effect as shown in sequence below. User settings of bass/treble in normal mode are memorized.
In rock/classic/pops mode, bass and treble mode is skipped with level not being changeable.
POP M----ROCK M----CLASSICS M----FLAT M----DSP OFF
Bass and Treble gain of each mode is as shown in below.
(Initial value of bass/treble in NORMAL mode is 0 dB.)
SUBWOOFER CONTROL
With SEL in DSP mode, press “SEL” until WOOFER is shown, Then rotate
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
or
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
to select ON or OFF.
AUDIBLE BEEP FUNCTION
With SEL in DSPmode, press “SEL” to control the audible beep function. Rotate
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
or
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
to select ON or OFF.
RADIO SEEK FUNCTION
With SEL in DSP mode, press “SEL” until SEEK is shown. Then rotate
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
or
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
to select either SEEK 1 or SEEK 2.
SEEK 1 Normal seek mode for the next radio station.
SEEK 2 User can bypass frequencies by holding down the “ or ” button.
Seek will only begin when this button is released.
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
Control Mode
Volume Control
Bass Control
Treble Control
Balance Control
Fader Control
For less volume
For less bass
For less treble
To decrease the right speaker volume
To decrease the front speaker volume
For more volume
For more bass
For more treble
To decrease the left speaker volume
To decrease the rear speaker volume
LCD display BASS (F=100Hz) MID (F=1 KHz) TREBLE (F=10KHz)
off (Initl)
‘ROCK’
‘CLAS’
‘POP’
NORMAL
ROCK
CLASSIC
POPS
x dB
6
2
-4
0 dB
0
0
0
x dB
2
2
-2

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PRESET VOLUME LEVELS
It is possible to preset the volume when unit is powered up. Press the SEL button until unit is in
DSP mode. To select the volume to remain at the same levels at switch off, press “SEL” until
VOL LAST is displayed. The volume will resume at the level it was when the unit was turned
off. To set the volume to a predetermined level at switch on, press SEL again so that VOL ADJ is
displayed. Then rotate
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
or
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
to select the desired volume levels.
4. LOUDNESS BUTTON (LD)
Press this button for bass and treble boost. Push button again to return to normal operation. This
function is useful when listening at low levels. Loudspeakers are inefcient at low power levels
and will tend to sound at. The loudness control will boost the bass and treble response for a more
lively performance. While this function is operating, the display shows “LOUD”
5. LCD DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display will show the current settings of the unit.
6. BAND SELECTOR (BAND)
Press this button to toggle through the preset Radio FM1---FM2---FM3---AM1---AM2.
7. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )
When pressed for less than 1 second, the unit operates in manual tuning mode.
When pressed longer than 1 second, the unit operates in automatic tuning mode.
If the keys are not pressed again within 3 seconds, the unit will return to SEEK mode.
8. LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC)
Press Local/Distant (LOC) button for listening to weak stations. “LOC” indicator will appear on
the display. Press this button again (Distant mode) for normal operation.
9. DISPLAY BUTTON (Set the Clock)
Selects radio frequency or clock display.
To set the clock:
1. With clock display selected, hold down (DISP) button until clock display starts ashing.
2. Rotate
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
to change minutes,
AUDIO
CONTROL AUDIO CONTROL
to change hours.
3. Press (DISP) button to start clock.
10. PRESET STATIONS
Six numbered preset button store and recall stations for each band.
Storing a station:
1. Select a band (if needed)
2. Select a station
3. Hold a preset button longer than one second. Preset number appears in the display when station
is saved.
Recall a station:
1. Select band (if needed)
2. Press a preset button for less than one second to select stored station.
11. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCAN)
This operation is similar to normal search. It holds the station for only 5 seconds before moving to
the next station. To store the desired station into preset memory (see point 10)

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12. AUTOMATICALLY STORE STATIONS (AS/PS)
Select six strong stations and store them in current band.
1. Select a band (if needed)
2. Hold AS/PS button for more than three seconds. The new stations replace those already stored
in that band.
Preset Scan
To scan stations stored in current band.
1. Select a band (if needed)
2. Press AS/PS for more than one second but less than three. The radio pauses for ve seconds
at each station. Touch AS/PS again to stop scanning when desired station is found.
13. STEREO/MONO SELECTOR (ST)
This function will only affect FM reception. Press this button if the FM reception becomes noisy/
hissy. If the station being received is in stereo, it will now be heard in mono. Press this button
again for normal reception.
14. MODE BUTTON (MODE)
Press this key, to select RADIO mode or AUX IN mode.
15. MUTE BUTTON (MUTE)
Pressing this button immediately disables the audio output. Press again to restore the volume to its
previous level.
16. PANEL RELEASE BUTTON
Press the button and the right-hand section of the panel will release.
17. FRONT AUX IN
Front “AUX IN” input jack allows an easy connection of most portable media and digital MP3
players. This is compatible with the audio output of iPod and other MP3 players.
RESET
Reset button is positioned on the front housing behind face panel.
Activate the reset button when the following occurs:
• After initial installation of the unit and all wiring is complete.
• Function freeze or buttons do not operate.
• Error symbol appears on the display.
RESET

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Check to see that all the power and
speaker leads are securely connected.
Check balance control.
Reverse left and right channel
speaker leads If no sound from other
side, check or replace speaker wire.
If no sound from both sides, replace
both speakers.
Replace with a good sensitivity
antenna.
No sound or power
No sound in one
channel
Poor FM reception
Speaker cord disconnected.
Bad power connection
Blown fuse.
Mis-adjusted balance
control
Damaged speaker wire
or speaker
Insensitive or defective
antenna.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Replace fuse with same amperage.
CAUTION & MAINTENANCE
This detachable panel AM/FM car radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.
The following suggestions will help you care for the product so that you can have many years of
enjoyment.
1. Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or the unit body.
2. The product can only operate on 12V-14V DC power supply, negative ground.
3. Avoid exposing your system to high temperature and humidity.
4. Handle with care. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and create faults.
5. Modifying or tampering with internal components can cause damage and may invalidate the
warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FM SECTION
Frequency Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N 30dB) less then 1.7µV
Image Rejection Ratio 45 dB
IF Rejection Ratio 60 dB
AM SECTION
Frequency Range 522 - 1710 KHz
Intermediate Frequency 450 KHz
Usable Sensitivity 32 dBμV
GENERAL
Power Supply Voltage 12V DC (10.8 - 15.6V allowable)
Speaker Impedance 4 - 8 Ohm
Output Power 4 x 40W (MAX)
SUB OUT
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 50 Hz
Sensitivity 300 mV
Max Output 4V
RCA OUT
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Sensitivity 200 mV
Output Impedance 2 K
Max Output 5 Volt (max.)
RCA IN / AUX IN
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Sensitivity 775 mV
Input Impedance 20 K
DIMENSIONS
Chassis 178(W)x50(H)x158(D) mm
Nose piece 188(W)x58(H)x20(D) mm
Note: Specication and the design are subject to possible modication without notice due to improvements.

WARRANTY
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality aXis CarAudio product! You’re joining thousands
of satised audiophiles who experience pleasure from the audio products we distribute. In the
unlikely event that some technical difculty arises with your purchase, be assured that we are
most anxious to see that the problem is quickly rectied to your satisfaction. Please familiarise
yourself with the following simple conditions of our warranty.
TERMS OF WARRANTY
This product is warranted by AudioXtra International Pty Ltd to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of TWO YEARS from date of
purchase. Warranty repairs and service may be carried out by our National Customer Service
Centre or one of our Authorised Service Agents. Repairs or service will be carried out at no
cost to the owner if proof of ownership and date of purchase/installation can be established
to the satisfaction of the authorised centre concerned with this repair. This proof should take
the form of either:
A) The Warranty Card accompanying this product
B) An invoice or receipt showing full details of original vendor, purchase, model number and
serial number.
This warranty covers faults through component failure or failure of the product to operate in
accordance with published specications. Product failure as a result of unreasonable environ-
ment conditions, accident, misuse, improper installation, unauthorised repair, vehicle electrical
or wiring faults or neglect will not be covered by this warranty.
Removal and installation costs, if any, would be paid by the owner as well as any freight/postage
costs of transporting the product to AudioXtra International. AudioXtra International shall not be
liable or responsible for any loss of use of the product or for any form of consequential loss.
A 90 Day Limited Warranty applies to the removable cables and other accessories.
General Hints:
To expedite service and prompt return of the equipment, please:
A) Clearly describe the fault in detail
B) Include your return address
C) Provide proof of purchase date as outlined above
National Service Centre: 10 Stoddart Road, Prospect, Sydney NSW 2148 Australia
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] email: [e-mail]
www.audioxtra.com.au
Model Number: Serial Number:
Dealer Name: Date Purchased: / /
Dealer Address:
AX-900