Axis AX1200 User manual

AX1200
DESIGNED FOR AUSTRALASIAN CONDITIONS
• • ••••24 VOLT MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
AM / FM RADIO RECEIVER
USB / SD-MMC INPUT - FRONT PANEL AUX-IN
FSTN Display for Wide Angle Views/Compact Chassis
SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL:
Detachable Face Panel
Flip Down
Ultra Memory Power Circuit
Illuminated Controls (Blue)
ISO DIN Mounting
ISO Wiring harness
Compact DIN Chassis: 178W x 50H x 86Dmm
24 Volt DC (10.8-32V) Negative Ground
FSTN LCD Display
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MULTIMEDIA:
USB Input: Front Panel
SD / MMC Card Port: Front Panel
AUX-IN Socket: Front Panel
MP3 / WMA Player
Intro / Repeat / Random Play / Pause
Track Down / Up Select (MP3/WMA Files)
Compatible with audio output of most MP3 players
TUNER:
PLL Synthesized AM/FM Stereo
Xtreme Long Range Tuner
FM 87.5~108 MHz; AM 522~10 KHz
Interference Absorption Circuit
30 Station Presets - 18FM/12AM Memory
Automatic or Manual Tuning
Station Seek / Preset Scan / Auto Store
Local / Distant Control
Mono / Stereo
Digital Clock
AUDIO CONTROL:
Rotary Encoder
Electronic Volume / Balance / Bass / Treble / Fader
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Front Panel AUX-IN
2 Ch RCA Line Out - 5 Volt (Max)
4-Band DSP Settings
Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
Max Power 25 Watts x 4 Ch

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53mm
182mm
Bend these
claws, if necessary
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TAP
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INSTALLATION
PRECAUTIONS
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Mounting angle adjustment
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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
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as illustrated.
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CLEANING THE CONNECTOR
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
between the unit and the front panel are contaminated
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the front panel by pressing the button and clean the
connector from time to time.
Clean the connector with a cotton swab together with
contact cleaner as illustrated. Be sure to clean them
carefully pin by pin and make sure not to damage the connecting points.
Cotton Swab
Rear of
front panel Main unit
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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
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Warning
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damage and void the warranty.
Dashboard
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 (–)
LINE OUT
L (WHITE) R (RED)
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
ISO CONNECTOR
B
A
FUSE 5A

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1. POWER ON/OFF ( )087(
2. FUNCTION SELECT BUTTON:BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER /
I-VOL/ADJUST CLOCK/DISP/STEREO/LOC/EQ
3. VOL UP/VOL DOWN FOR BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER
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5. MODE BUTTON (MD)
6. BAND/LOUDNESS BUTTON (BD/LD)
7. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN ) /
TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON
8. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING (AS/PS)
9. LCD DISPLAY
10. OPEN PANEL BUTTON ( )
11. PAUSE BUTTON
12. REPEAT BUTTON
13. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)
14. RANDOM BUTTON
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16. USB PORT
17. MULTI-MEDIA CARD (MMC) / SD CARD SLOT
18. AUX IN
LOCATIONS OF PARTS
AS/PS
MD
BD/LD
AUX
3
INT
6
FL+
2
RPT
1
PAU
4
RDM
5
FL-
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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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
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the VOL knob down until the desired functions is shown on the display. Figure 1 shows how
control functions are selected using the VOL knob.
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Fig. 1 Selection of sound control functions
1. VOLUME 2. BASS 3. TREBLE 4. BALANCE 5. FADER
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I-VOL
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ADJUST CLOCK
Turn VOL knob to right for hours and left for minutes.
DISPLAY
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STEREO/MONO
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LOCAL
“Local” position in areas with strong signal will cause radio to only WXQHstrong stations. During
manual tuning (LOC appears). Select Distant position in areas with weak signal. Turn the “VOL”
knob to set the LOCAL ON/OFF.
EQ MODE
Turn VOL knob to select one of the settings EQ OFF/CLASS/ROCK/POP/EQ FLAT.
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 RQ the display when station
is saved.
MUTE
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Recall a station:
1. Select band (if needed)
2. Press a preset button for less than one second to select stored station.
(B) MP3 PLAYER MODE:
1. PAUSE 2. REPEAT 3. INTRO 4. RANDOM
5. MODE BUTTON (MD)
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6. BAND SELECTOR / LOUDNESS BUTTON (BD/LD)
Press this button to toggle through the preset Radio FM1---FM2---FM3---AM1---AM2.
LOUD: Press and hold the button to select LOUD mode.
7. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )
(A) RADIO MODE
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(B) MP3/WMA PLAYER MODE
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8. 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)
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each statioQ. Press AS/PS again to stop scanning when desired station is found.
9. LCD DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display will show the current settings of the unit.
10. OPEN THE FRONT PANEL
Press button and the front panel will open.

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MP3/WMA CONTROL LOCATION OF PARTS
11. PAUSE BUTTON
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TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON (7)
FORWARD AND REVERSE TRACK SEARCH
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13. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)
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HOW TO SELECT MP3/WMA FILES
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MP3/WMA music function:
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Folder Select: (Music paused in operation)
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Song Number Select: (Select in current folder)
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 3UHVV /button to select the desired track. The song will automatically play.
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 3UHVV / button to select the desired Folder number. The song will automatically play.
Song Name Select: (Music paused in operation)
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 3UHVV / button to select the desired Song number. The song will automatically play.
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16,17. USB/ SD/MMC MEMORY CARD
The device is equipped with a USB interface and a memory card reader for SD/MMC cards. MP3
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1. Plug your USB storage medium into the USB port.
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3. The player automatically switches to the input used and starts playback.
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playback.
Note:
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18. FRONT AUX IN
An external audio source (e.g. portable MP3 player) can be connected to the AUX IN socket to
be played back by the vehicle loudspeakers. Press the MD button to select the AUX IN mode.
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MEMORY BACKUP
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CAUTION & MAINTENANCE
This detachable panel AM/FM car radio with MP3/WMA player is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the product and experience many
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1. Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or the unit body.
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3. Avoid exposing your product to high temperature and humidity.
4. Handle the product with care. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cause the product to
malfunction.
5. Modifying or tampering with internal components can cause damage and may invalidate the
warranty.
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
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both speakers.
Replace with a good sensitivity
antenna.
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Sound distortion &
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Bad power connection
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control
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or speaker
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Replace fuse with same amperage.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MP3/WMA PLAYER SECTION
Signal to Noise Ratio > 60 dB
Channel Separation > 45 dB (1kHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20 kHz
TUNER (FM)
Frequency Range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Sensitivity 2.8 μV
Stereo Separation 28 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 50 dB
Channel Step 100 kHz
TUNER (AM)
Frequency Range 522 - 10 KHz
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Channel Step 9 kHz
GENERAL
Power Supply 24V DC (10.8 - 32V allowable)
Speaker Impedance 4 or 8 Ohm
Output Power 25W x 4CH
RCA OUT
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Sensitivity 200 mV
Output Impedance 2 K
Max Output 5 Volt (max.)
AUX IN
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Sensitivity 775 mV
Input Impedance 20 K
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DIMENSIONS
Chassis 178(W)x50(H)x86(D) mm
Front Panel 156(W)x46(H)x24(D) mm
Note: This unit has been designed to be compatible with the latest MP3 and USB technology. There is a wide variety
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