DNA MA6 User manual

MA6
Instruction Manual
MARINE USB/SD/MP3 AUDIO PLAYER
WITH AM/FM TUNER & BUILT IN SPEAKERS
www.dnaaudio.com.au
HIGH POWER OUTPUT

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Installation………...................…………………………..…………...….3
Wiring Diagram..............…….………...................…..…………...……4
General Operation....................………….................................... 5,6,7
USB/SD Operation…………...………..………….............……….....…8
Troubleshooting.......................................……...………...........……...10
Warranty.......................................……...……….....…….....................11
Thank you for purchasing this DNA Designer Audio product. It is
designed to give you many years of enjoyment. DNA Designer Audio
recommends installation by a professional installer.
Read all instructions fully before installation.
Index
Precautions:
Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with the normal
driving function of the driver.
is all connected up properly and the unit operates correctly.
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use
of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or
Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s way and cannot injure the
passenger if there is a sudden stop. Like an emergency stop.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
Specifications........…………...………..………….............……….....…9

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Installation
(Fig . 1)
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DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installing the unit:
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
After inserting the holder into the dashboard,
select the appropriate tab according to the
thickness of the dashboard material and
bend them inwards to secure the holder in
(Fig.1) place.
3. Screw (if required for extra support)
DIN FRONT-MOUNT USING STRAP FOR
SUPPORT AT REAR (Method B)
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring Washer
4. Screw (5 x25mm)
5. Screw
6. Strap
Be sure to use the strap to secure the back of
the unit in place. The strap can be bent by hand
to the desired angle.
7. Plain Washer
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2
3
4
5
6
7
( Fig . 2 )
TO REMOVE HEAD UNIT FROM FRAME:
1. Frame
frame and pull out to remove the frame. (When
reattaching the frame, point the side with a
groove downwards and attach it.)
3. Levers
Insert the levers supplied with the unit into the
grooves at both sides of the unit and shown in
possible to remove the unit from the dashboard.
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1
3
(Fig . 3)
Removing the unit

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Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting
bracket:
1. Select a position where the screw holes of
the bracket and the screw holes of the main unit
become aligned (are lifted) and tighten the screws
at 2 places on each side. Use either truss screws
2. Screw
3. Dashboard or console
SIDE-MOUNT (Method C)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
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3
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Installation
WIRE CONNECTION DIAGRAM
(Red)
RCA LINE OUT
Right Left
(White)
ANTENNA TERMINAL
(+12V DC NEGATIVE GROUND)
to auto antenna
(+12v)
+
_
+
_
+
_
+
_
memory backup
yellow
(GND)

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General Operation
FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
1. Power ON / OFF & Volume Knob
2. Change Mode Button
3. Clock Button
4. LCD Display
5. Tune Seek & Track Forward Button
6. Tune Seek & Track Reverse Button
7. Play / Pause & AMS (auto search)
8. Equalizer Button
9. AUX IN JACK
10. USB Connector
11. SD / MMC Slot
12. Remote Control (IR) Sensor
13. Left Channel Loudspeaker
14. Right Channel Loudspeaker

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Power On/Off & Volume
Press the PWR/VOLUME knob to switch the unit ON or OFF.
Turn this knob to adjust the VOLUME up or down.
Mode
Press the MOD button to select between AM / FM, USB, SD or AUX input modes.
Modes of operation are indicated in the display. SD and USB modes will not
appear unless an SD Card is inserted or a USB device is connected.
Display/Clock
The radio frequency (tuner mode) or MP3/WMA title/track information (USB and
SD models) will be shown by default. Press CLK to display the clock. The
EQ (USB & SD Files Only).
Press the EQ button to toggle between preset DSP effects:
Eq-0 (FLAT), Eq-1 (ROCK), Eq-2 (POP), Eq-3 (CLASSIC), Eq-4 (JAZZ).
Set The Clock
Press CLK to display the clock, then press and hold CLK until the hours will
volume knob to adjust the hours. Press the CLK button again
volume knob to adjust the minutes.
24- Hour Clock
The clock is displayed in 24-hour AUS/EURO frequency spacing mode.
Auxiliary Input
Insert a 3.5mm connector in the front panel AUX port input from any headphone
output of an external audio device. Change mode to display AUX by pressing
the MOD button.
Volume
Adjust the volume using the VOLUME knob (00-30).
General Operation
Play/Pause/AMS (Auto Search Radio)
Press and hold the Play/Pause button for 2 seconds when in radio mode to start
Automatic Station Store function. Stations will be stored in order from first to last.
Skip (Radio Mode)
Momentarily press the back or forward SKIP buttons to select stored preset radio
stations. Press and hold these buttons for 2 seconds to start station seek mode.

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General Operation
Skip (USB/SD Card Mode)
Momentarily press the back or forward SKIP buttons to select the previous or
next track by 1.
Press and hold the back or forward SKIP buttons for 2 seconds to select the
previous or next track by 10.
Remote (IR) Functions
1. Power ON/OFF
2. Select track No.
3. Next 10 tracks
4. Press to skip to previous track or preset station
Press and hold to skip to previous track by 10
5. Press to skip to next track or preset station
Press and hold to skip to next track by 10
6. Press and hold to search track in reverse
7. Press and hold to search track forward
8. EQ
9. Volume decrease
10. Volume increase
11. Play/Pause
12. Mode select: AUX/FM/AM/USB/SD

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USB/SD Operation
Connecting a USB Device (sold separately)
storage devices by connecting them to the
USB port.
Inserting an SD Card (sold separately)
insert an SD card into the SD card slot
with the label facing right.
detected, “000” will be displayed.
Track Select
Press to skip to the beginning of the next track. Press to return to the
beginning of the previous track.
Forward and Reverse by 10
Press and hold or to skip forward or reverse by 10 tracks.
Pause
Press to temporarily stop playback.
Press again to resume a track.
Playing Music
Media Compatibility
•MP3 audio
•WMA audio
Note:
Only audio files with filename extension of ( .mp3 & .wma ) can be played
with this unit. Do not attempt to play non-audio files.
USB/SD Operation

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General
Power supply requirements: DC 14.4V, Negative Ground
Load impedance: 4 ohms
Line output voltage: 1.4 Volts
Chassis dimensions: 180 x 115 x 52mm (W x D x H)
Current drain: 5A
FM Tuner
Tuning range: 87.5MHz - 108MHz
Noise-Limited sensitivity: >26dB
Signal to noise ratio (S/N): >45dB
AM Tuner
Tuning range: 522kHz - 1620kHz
Usable sensitivity: <42dBu
USB/SD Music Player
Signal to Noise Ratio: More than 35dB
Channel Separation: More than 22dB
Frequency Response: 100Hz - 10KHz (+10dB)
MP3 bit rates: 8-320kbps

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Troubleshooting
For advice on simple problems during the course of installation, debugging and
general use of the marine media player, please check the table below:
ISSUE OPTIONS
Unit will not turn
on (no power)
Cause: Yellow or red wire not connected or incorrect voltage
Action: Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC)
Cause: Black (GND) wire not connected
Action: Check connection to ground
Cause: Fuse blown
Action: Replace fuse
Unit has power
(but no sound)
Cause: Speaker wires not connected
Action: Check connections at speakers
Cause: One or more speaker wires touching each other or
touching chassis ground
Action: Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other
and chassis ground
Unit blows fuses
Cause: Yellow or Red wire touching chassis ground
Action: Check for pinched wire
Cause: Speaker wires touching chassis ground
Action: Check for pinched wire
Cause: Incorrect fuse rating
Action: Use fuse with correct rating
“SD ERR” or
“USB ERR”
appears on
display
Cause: USB or SD card compatibility issue
Action: Device capacity must be less than 8 GB
Cause: USB or SD card compatibility issue
Action: File system is incompatible- it must be FAT or
FAT32