Axis AX-901 User manual

AX-901
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Flip Down / Detachable Face Panel
Includes Black and Silver Trim Frames
ISO DIN Chassis
ISO Wiring Connector
12 Volt DC - Negative Ground
Capacitor Ultra-Memory Back Up
12 Volt DC - Negative Ground
Chassis: 178(W) x 50(H) x 158(D)mm
CD PLAYER:
MP3/WMA Player CD/CDR/CDRW Player
Auto Loading/Eject
Electronic Shock Protection
(12/45 sec. for CD, 120 sec. for MP3)
Intro Play
Repeat Play
Random Play
MP3 ID3 TAG Display
DESIGNED FOR AUSTRALASIAN CONDITIONS
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
AUDIO CONTROL:
Electronic Volume/Balance/Fader
Treble/Bass/Mute/Loud Controls
Audio DSP Function
Subwoofer Output
4 Channel RCA Line-out
2 Channel RCA Line-in
Front AUX Input
Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
5 Volt Preamp Output
High Power 40 Watts x 4 ch
MP3 CD RECEIVER
with FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT
Compatible with audio output of iPod and other MP-3 players

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53mm
182mm
3
2182mm
53mm
1
2
134
Release screw and
bracket
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 mounting hardware supplied for a safe and secure installation.
• Remove the front panel before installing the unit.
Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20°.
MOUNTING EXAMPLE
Installation in the dashboard
Note: Keep the release key in the safe place as you may need it in future to remove the unit from
the car.
Detaching and attaching the front panel
The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent theft.
FOLDING DOWN AND DETACHING/ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the button (1) OFF rst.
Then press the button (16), to fully open the front panel. Release the panel by pulling it towards
you as illustrated..
• Do not exert unnecessary pressure on the front panel when attaching it.
• Please use the supplied case when the front panel is removed.
1
2
not
exceed 10°

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1. UNIT
2. RELEASE CASE
3. DASH
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
TO SUPPORT THE UNIT
WIRE CONNECTION
Maintenance
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If a fuse blows, check all power connections and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows 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.
Dashboard
SUB WOOFER L (WHITE)
LINE OUT
(FRONT)
LINE IN
R (RED)
LINE OUT
(REAR)
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
ISO CONNECTOR
L (WHITE) R (RED)
L (WHITE) 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. POWER ON/OFF ( )
2. UNCTION SELECT BUTTON:BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER / AUDIO DSP/ESP/BEEP/
SEEK/VOL LAST (SEL)
3. VOL UP/VOL DOWN FOR BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER
4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)
5. STEREO/MONO BUTTON (ST)
6. LOUDNESS BUTTON (LD)
7. LOCAL/DISTANT SELECT (LOC)
8. DISPLAY BUTTON (DISP)
9. MODE BUTTON (MODE)
10. BAND / SUBWOOFER BUTTON (BD/SUB)
11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR
FREQ DOWN ) / CD TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON
12. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING (A/PS)
13. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCN)
14. MUTE BUTTON ( )
15. LCD DISPLAY
16. OPEN PANEL BUTTON ( )
17. CD SLOT
18. CD EJECT BUTTON ( )
19. PAUSE BUTTON
20. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)
21. REPEAT BUTTON ‘RPT’
22. RANDOM BUTTON ‘RDM’
23, 24. 10 TRACK DOWN/UP SELECT: (In case of MP3/WMA les)
25. AUX IN
LOCATIONS OF PARTS
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ON/OFF
VOL LAST /
VOL ADJ
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL VOL LAST
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF
SEEK1 / SEEK 2
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
ON/OFF
VOL LAST /
VOL ADJ
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL VOL LAST
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF
SEEK1 / SEEK 2
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
ON/OFF
VOL LAST /
VOL ADJ
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL VOL LAST
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF
SEEK1 / SEEK 2
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
ON/OFF
VOL LAST /
VOL ADJ
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL VOL LAST
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF
SEEK1 / SEEK 2
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. POWER ON/OFF
Press any key to power the unit. Press and hold to turn off.
2. SELECT
3. VOLUME UP/DOWN
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Turing the VOL knob to right or left (3) to control the VOLUME. To select other functions, hold the
VOL knob down until the desired functions is shown on the display. Figure 1 shows how control
functions are selected using the SEL button.
Fig. 1 Selection of sound control functions
1. VOLUME 2. SELECT 3. BASS 4. TREBLE 5. BALANCE 6. FADER
These buttons can be used to adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADER.
AUDIO DSP (DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSOR) CONTROLS (2)
Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate the following DSP modes.
DSP can be selected by turning the VOL knob to right or left (3)
POP M---ROCK M---CLASS---FLAT M---DSP OFF
ESP MODE (2)
Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds. Electronic Shock Protection mode is activated for 12
sec. or 45 sec. (as selected) for CD.
Note: 12 sec./45 sec. for CD, 120 sec is selectable. MP3 is automatic.
BEEP MODE (2)
Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate or mute beep mode n the sequence below.
BEEP ON: BEEP sound can be heard whenever a function button is pressed.
SEEK MODE (2)
Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate this function.
SEEK 1: When SEEK 1 mode is activated, AUTO SEEK SCAN stops when station is detected.
SEEK 2: Auto SEEK SCAN continues when stations are detected if SEEK button is pressed. Upon
release SEEK function stops when station is detected.

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ON/OFF
VOL LAST /
VOL ADJ
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP
SEL
2 sec.
SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP SEL
ESP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL SEEK
SEL VOL LAST
SEL
2 sec.
SEL BEEP
DSP
SEL
2 sec.
POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF
SEEK1 / SEEK 2
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL LAST/ADJUST (2)
Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate in the following sequence:
VOL LAST: The volume level at ‘switch-off’ will resume when power is ON/OFF.
VOL ADJ: The initial volume level at ‘turn-on’ is set.
4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)
(A) RADIO MODE:
Six numbered preset buttons 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 numbers appear 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.
(B) CD PLAYER MODE:
1. PAUSE 2. INTRO 3. REPEAT 4. RANDOM
5. 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.
6. LOUDNESS CONTROL (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 to give a more
lively performance.
7. LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC)
Press this button in strong signal areas to allow the radio to scan strong stations during manual tuning
(LOC appears). Press to Distant position for listening to weak stations.
8. DISPLAY (DISP)
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
VOLVOL
to change minutes,
VOLVOL
to change hours.
3. Press (DISP) button to start clock.
9. MODE BUTTON (MODE)
Press this key, to select RADIO mode, CD PLAYER or AUX IN mode.
10. BAND SELECTOR / SUBWOOFER BUTTON (BD/SUB)
Press this button to toggle through the preset Radio FM1---FM2---FM3---AM1---AM2.
SUBWOOFER: Press and hold button to engage/disengage the subwoofer output.
11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )
(A) RADIO MODE
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.

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(B) CD/MP3/WMA PLAYER MODE
When pressed for less than 1 second, they will operate as TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN mode.
When pressed longer than 1 second, they will operate as CUE or REVIEW mode.
12. AUTOMATICALLY STORE STATIONS (A/PS)
Select six strong stations and store them in current band.
1. Select a band (if needed)
2. Hold A/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 A/PS for more than one second but less than three. The radio pauses for ve seconds at each
station. Press A/PS again to stop scanning when desired station is found.
13. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCN)
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 memory, hold a preset button for longer than one
second.
14. MUTE BUTTON (MU)
Press this button to disable audio output. Press again to restore volume.
15. LCD DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display will show the current settings of the unit.
16. OPEN THE FRONT PANEL
Press button and the front panel will open.
CD/MP3/WMA CONTROL LOCATION OF PARTS
17. CD SLOT
18. CD EJECT BUTTON
Press the button to remove the CD. The receiver will automatically switch to radio mode.
19. PAUSE BUTTON
During “PLAY”, press (19) ‘PAU’ button to “PAUSE”. Press gain to resume play.
TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON (11)
FORWARD AND REVERSE TRACK SEARCH (or changing songs)
Press and release to advance to next track or to return to the beginning of the current track (track number
will be displayed.) Press and hold to or . Play will begin at the point where you release the
button.
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20. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)
When this button is pressed, ‘INT ON’ is displayed and the rst few seconds of each track on the disc
play. Press again to stop ‘intro’ and listen to track.
21. REPEAT BUTTON ‘RPT’
When this button is pressed, ‘RPT’ is displayed and the selected track will play continually. Press
again to listen to all tracks.
22. RANDOM BUTTON ‘RDM’
When this button is pressed, ‘RDM’is displayed and each track is played in random instead of normal
sequence. To cancel RANDOM mode, press ‘RDM’ button (22) again.
23, 24. 10 TRACK DOWN/UP SELECT: (In case of MP3/WMA les)
M5: 10 Track down / M6: 10 Track up
HOW TO SELECT MP3/WMA FILES
1. Searching by Track:
• Press “A/PS”, to activate Track Search.
• Press “VOL” knob, the rst digit will blink.
• Turn VOL to right or left, select rst digit desired.
• Press “VOL” knob, to set the rst digit. A second digit will then blink.
• Turn VOL to right or left, select 2nd, 3rd, respectively.
• Then the track selected will automatically play.
2. Searching by File Name:
• Press “A/PS” twice, to activate le search.
• Press “VOL” knob, then the rst directory displays.
• Turn VOL to right or left, you to select the desired directory.
• Press “VOL” knob again, then the directory is xed and the rst le name is displayed.
• Turn VOL to right or left to select the desired le.
• Press “VOL” knob, then the selected track will play.
3. Searching by Character:
• Press “A/PS” 3 times, to activate character search.
• Press “VOL” knob, then “A” character is displayed.
• Turn VOL to right or left to select the desired letter.
• Press “VOL” knob longer than 2 sec.
• The song with the same character selected will display.
• Turn VOL to right or left to select the desired song.
• Press “VOL” knob, then the selected track will play.
25. FRONT AUX IN
Front “AUX IN” input jack allows an easy connection of portable media and digital MP3 players.
This is compatible with the audio output of iPod and other MP3 players.
RESET
Reset button is found on the housing, behind the front panel .
Activate the reset button when the following occurs:
• Initial installation of the unit with all wiring is complete.
• Function buttons freeze or do not operate.
• Error symbol appears on the display.
RESET

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CAUTION & MAINTENANCE
This detachable panel AM/FM car radio with MP3/CD player is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the product and experience many
years of enjoyment.
1. Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or the unit body.
2. 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.
6. Always remove the CD from the unit when it has nished playing or not being used.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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.
Try a different disc.
Clean Disc with a soft cloth.
Insert a quality lens cleaning disc.
No sound or power
No sound in one
channel
Poor FM reception
CD sound quality
poor
Speaker cord disconnected.
Bad power connection
Blown fuse.
Mis-adjusted balance
control
Damaged speaker wire
or speaker
Insensitive or defective
antenna.
Disc reading malfunction.
Disc may be damaged or dirty.
Lens may need cleaning.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Replace fuse with same amperage.
ERROR CODE
ERROR ERROR DESCRIPTION
ERROR1 RW TEST
ERROR2 LOAD / EJECT
ERROR3 FOCUS
ERROR4 TRACKING
ERROR6 SLED OPERATION
ERROR7 FOCUS SEARCH
ERROR8 CLV
ERROR9 TOC DATA READING
ERROR10 RECOVERY ERROR
ERROR11 MP3 ERROR
NOTE: This unit has been designed to be compatible with the latest MP3 technology. There is a wide variety
of software formats available. However not all may be compatible with this product.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CD/MP3/WMA PLAYER SECTION
Signal to Noise Ratio > 60 dB
Channel Separation > 50 dB (1kHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20 kHz
TUNER (FM)
Frequency range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity 2.8 µV
Stereo separation 30 dB
Signal to noise ratio 50 dB
Channel step 100 kHz
TUNER (AM)
Frequency Range 522 - 1710 KHz
Intermediate Frequency 10.71 MHz
Usable Sensitivity 32 dBμV
GENERAL
Power Supply 12V DC (10.8 - 15.6V allowable)
Speaker impedance 4 or 8 Ohm
Output power 40W x 4CH
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 Mobile Audio System! You’re joining thousands
of satised customers who enjoy & experience the benets of the 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.
This warranty covers faults through component failure of the product to operate in accordance with
published specications. Product failure as a result of unreasonable environmental conditions, accident,
misuse, improper installation, unauthorised repair, vehicle electrical or wiring faults or neglect etc, will not
be covered by this warranty. Removal and installation costs, if any, would be paid by the owner as well
as any freight or postage costs of transporting the product to AudioXtra. AudioXtra shall not be liable or
responsible for any loss of use of this product or any form of consequential loss.
CONSUMER WARRANTY
This product is warranted by AudioXtra International Pty Ltd to be free from defects in materials and work-
manship under NORMAL USE for a period of TWENTY FOUR MONTHS from the date of purchase.
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE: Please return the unit for replacement to our National Service
Centre or the Retailer from where you made the purchase. All accessories must be included. Proof of
purchase date must accompany the product.
AFTER 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE: Warranty repair and service is carried out by our National
Service Centre. Repair and service will be carried out at no cost to the owner if proof of ownership and
the date of purchase can be veried 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, stamped and dated by the dealer.
b) A Tax Invoice or Receipt showing full details of original vendor, purchaser, model number and
serial number.
COMMERCIAL WARRANTY: A product used in or associated with a commercial application will
carry a limited SIX MONTH warranty. An abnormal commercial application is one where usage, dust,
vibration, heat/cold and other environmental conditions exist at an extreme level.
National Service Centre:
10 STODDART ROAD, PROSPECT, SYDNEY NSW 2148 Australia
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] email: [email protected]
www.audioxtra.com.au
Please complete details below in the event of warranty service being required.
Purchaser’s Name:
Purchaser’s Address:
Model Number: Serial Number:
Dealer Name: Date of Purchased: / /
Dealer Address:
Invoice/Sales Docket no:
General Hints :
To expedite service and prompt return of the equipment, please:
a) Clearly describe the fault in detail
b) Safety and security pack the unit for transport
c) Include your return address
d) Provide proof of purchase date as outlined above
AX-901