Dual iplug MXDMA65 Operating instructions

INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA/iPod™ Ready Receiver with Detach Face
MXDMA65

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MXDMA65 INSTALLATION
Preparation
TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN MOUNTING METHOD
Please read entire manual before installation.
Before You Start
• Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified technician for instructions.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from
direct sunlight, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
Getting Started
• Remove 2 transit screws located
on top of the unit.
• Insert the supplied keys into the
slots as shown, and slide the unit
out of the mounting sleeve.
• Install mounting sleeve into
opening, bending tabs to secure.
• Connect wiring harness and
antenna. Consult a qualified
technician if you are unsure.
• harness adapter (sold separately).
• Test for correct operation and slide
into mounting sleeve to secure.
• Snap trim ring into place.
• Mount the iplug™ adapter to any
smooth clean surface using the
supplied double-sided tape or
#2 x 3/8” Phillips head screws.

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MXDMA65 INSTALLATION
Wiring Diagram
FUSE
When replacing the fuse,
make sure new fuse is the
correct type and amperage.
Using an incorrect fuse
could damage the radio.
The MXDMA65 uses one
10 amp ATM fuse located
beside the wiring connector.

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MXDMA65 OPERATION
Control Locations
Release
Band/Play/Pause
Volume
Mode/Search
Preset 4/Menu
Preset 1/Repeat
Preset 5/Folder Down
Preset 2/Random
Preset 3/Intro
Eject
Preset 6/Folder Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
EQ/9
Loudness
Display/0
Tuner Scan/8
Mute
Return/7
Auto Store/Preset Scan/Enter
Power
Tune/Track Down
Tune/Track Up
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13
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15
16
17
18
19
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The MXDMA65 allows playback of your favorite MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and
CD-RW discs. Its powerful on-board DSP processor decodes the compressed audio while
maintaining near-CD sound quality. An internal SRAM buffer provides ESP (Electronic
Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping and allows alphanumeric or direct track
search - even while a song is currently playing!
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MXDMA65 OPERATION
General Operation
Press RELEASE and pull away from the left side to remove.
To re-install, insert right side of faceplate first then push
left side to secure.
Remove trim ring and install supplied #1 x 7/32” Phillips
head screw through left side of mounting frame into faceplate.
Press POWER or any other button (except eject) to turn the
unit on. Inserting a disc will turn the unit on automatically.
Press POWER to turn the unit off.
Press MODE to select between tuner, CD player, auxiliary
input and iPod mode. Modes of operation are indicated in the
display.
Press LOUD to activate and deactivate the loudness contour
curve. Activating this feature will enhance the bass and
treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
Adjust volume using rotary encoder (00-46).
Press and hold POWER for 3 seconds to program currently
selected volume level. "P-VOL" and the current volume level
will momentarily appear in the display.
Press EQ to select between POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC, BEAT,
ROCK and OFF (default) equalization curves. Any adjustment
to the Bass or Treble settings automatically cancels the
current EQ curve (if one is selected).
Press DISP to select between clock and different types of
information, such as radio frequency, CD track/elapsed time,
or MP3/WMA/iPod song information.
With the unit on, press and hold DISP until the clock begins
to flash, then release. Press TUNE
nn
to adjust the
hours and TUNE
ll
to adjust the minutes. Press DISP
momentarily to save the selected time.
The clock will display 12-hour AM/PM time in USA frequency
spacing mode (PM 10:00). In European frequency spacing
mode, the clock will display 24-hour time (22:00).
Faceplate Removal
Semi-permanent
Faceplate Installation
Power On/Off
Mode
Loudness
Volume
Programmable
Turn-On Volume
Preset EQ Curves
Display
Set the Clock
12/24-hour Clock

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MXDMA65 OPERATION
General Operation - Setup Menu
Menu Function Options Action
Tuner Frequency
Spacing
FREQ USA Programs the unit to USA tuner spacing.
(200kHz for FM and 10kHz for AM)
FREQ EUR Programs the unit to European tuner spacing.
(50kHz for FM and 9kHz for AM)
Clock Display CLK OFF Programs the unit to not display the clock when the
power is off.
CLK ON Programs the unit to display the clock when the
power is off.
Auxiliary Mode AUX ON Enables access to auxiliary mode.
AUX OFF Disables access to auxiliary mode.
Beep
Confirmation
BEEP OFF Disables the confirmation beep.
BEEP ON Enables the confirmation beep.
Local/Distance
Tuning
LOC OFF Activates Distance tuning.
LOC ON Activates Local tuning for strong station reception
only.
Power on
Message
MSG OFF Disables power on message.
MSG ON Enables power on message to be displayed.
Made for iPod
Message
DEMO ON Enables Made for iPod message to be displayed
every 60 seconds in Tuner and Aux modes.
DEMO OFF Disables Made for iPod message.
Reset
Mute
Setup Menu
Press to RESET the unit upon initial installation or if
abnormal operation occurs. The reset button is located
behind the faceplate.
Press MUTE to silence the audio. “MUTE” will flash in the
display. Press MUTE again to cancel.
Press and hold the rotary encoder for more than 3 seconds
to access the setup menu. Press the rotary encoder
momentarily to select between the menu functions and
rotate the rotary encoder left/right to adjust or activate the
desired function.

Press rotary encoder to select between Volume (default),
Bass, Treble, Balance & Fader.
Press rotary encoder until BAS appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
( -6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Press rotary encoder until TRE appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
( -6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Press rotary encoder until BAL appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
(BAL L 12-BAL 00-BAL R 12)
BAL 00 represents equal balance
Press rotary encoder until FAD appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
(FAD F 12-FAD 00-FAD R 12)
FAD 00 represents equal fader
Individual Bass and Treble settings are retained in memory
for AM, FM, CD, AUX and iPod modes. This allows you to
save the Bass and Treble settings separately for each mode.
Example:
FM tuner mode can have Bass +3 and Treble -1 while CD
mode can have Bass +2 and Treble +2.
Note:
Any adjustment to the Bass or Treble settings automatically
cancels the current EQ curve (if one is selected).
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MXDMA65 OPERATION
BASSVOLUME TREBLE BALANCE FADER
General Operation
Audio
Bass
Treble
Balance
Fader
Source Audio Memory

Press TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
momentarily to seek the
next strong station.
Press TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
until "MANUAL"
momentarily appears in the display, then release. Press
TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
momentarily to move radio
frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and hold to
advance quickly. If tuning is not adjusted for 5 seconds, the
unit will return to seek tuning mode (default). "AUTO" will
momentarily appear in the display.
Press SCN to preview strong stations on the current band,
pausing for 5 seconds at each. Press SCN again to cancel.
Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2
bands.
Up to 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations can be stored. To
store a station, select the desired band and station. Press
and hold the desired preset button (1-6) for more than
2 seconds. When stored, the preset number will appear in
the display. The station can be recalled anytime by pressing
the corresponding preset button.
Note:
Function buttons 7, 8, 9 and 0 apply to MP3 and WMA
playback only.
Press AS/PS for more than 2 seconds to automatically store
the six strongest stations in the current band. Automatic
Distance tuning is activated during the initial band scan.
Press AS/PS for less than 2 seconds to scan presets 1-6 on
the current band, pausing for 5 seconds at each. Press
AS/PS again to cancel.
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MXDMA65 OPERATION
Tuner Operation
Seek Tuning
Manual Tuning
Scan Tuning
Band
Storing and Recalling
Station Presets
Automatically Store
Stations
Preset Scan

Insert CD
Eject CD
Track Select
Fast Forward and Reverse
Pause
Intro
Repeat
Random
CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility
With the label facing up, insert a standard size CD into the
CD slot. The CD will automatically begin playback.
Press EJECT to eject the CD. The unit will change to previous
mode of operation (Tuner, Aux, or iPod mode). If the disc is
not removed within 10 seconds, the unit will reload the disc.
The unit does not have to be turned on to eject CD.
Press TRACK
ll
to skip to the beginning of the next track.
Press TRACK
nn
to return to the beginning of the current
track. Pressing TRACK
nn
again skips to the beginning of
the previous track.
Press and hold TRACK
ll
or TRACK
nn
to fast forward
or reverse a track.
Press
l
/ II to temporarily stop CD playback.
Press
l
/ II again to resume playback.
Press INT to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
Press INT again to cancel.
Press RPT to continuously repeat selected track.
Press RPT again to cancel.
Press RDM to play all tracks in random order. Press RDM
again to cancel. Random mode is retained in memory when
selecting between tuner, CD player, auxiliary input and iPod
modes and when the unit is turned on/off.
Some CD-Rs and CD-RWs may be incompatible with this
unit, depending on media type and recording method. In
addition, the following CDs may be incompatible with this
unit:
CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight for
extended periods of time, CDs recorded in which a recording
session failed or a re-recording was attempted and, or
encrypted or copy-protected CDs which do not conform to
the audio CD-DA red book recording standard.
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MXDMA65 OPERATION
CD Player Operation

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MXDMA65 OPERATION
CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Playing an MP3/WMA Disc
MP3 Icon
WMA Icon
Folder Icon
Displaying Information
Character Support
When an MP3/WMA encoded disc is first inserted,
“READING” will appear in the display. Depending on the
number of files and folders, this may take several seconds.
The icon will illuminate anytime a valid MP3 encoded
disc is inserted and flash in MP3 search/navigate modes.
The icon will illuminate anytime a valid WMA encoded
disc is inserted and flash in WMA search/navigate modes.
The icon will illuminate anytime a folder is selected in
the file/folder search modes.
Press DISP to select between track number/elapsed time
(default), clock, track name, directory name, title, artist and
album.
“NO ID3 TAG” will be displayed if the MP3 file contains no
ID3 tag information.
“UNKNOWN” will be displayed if the WMA file contains no
WMA tag information.
“ROOT” will be displayed if the directory name of a root
folder is not labeled.
Maximum character display information
• Track name – 32 character maximum
• Directory name – 23 character maximum
• *Song title – 30 character maximum
• *Artist name – 30 character maximum
• *Album name – 30 character maximum
*Song title, Artist Name and Album name will only be
displayed if included with the MP3/WMA file.
When referring to MP3/WMA playback, the following terms
are synonymous:
• File name and track name
• Folder name and directory name

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MXDMA65 OPERATION
Press SRCH for more than 3 seconds, to select between the
following modes:
• Direct File Select
• Alphanumeric File or Folder Search
• File or Folder Navigate
Press SRCH for more than 3 seconds, then release.
“MP3 T*" or “WMA T*” will flash in the display. Use the
buttons in the above table (3 keystroke maximum input),
or the rotary encoder to enter the desired file number.
Press to confirm the selected file number or wait for
the input cycle to time out (approximately 5 seconds).
If the file is not available, “NO FILE” will be displayed
momentarily and the current file will continue to play.
CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Direct Select, Search and
Navigate Modes
Direct File Select
Step 1
Step 2
Refer to the following button function table when selecting, searching or
navigating MP3/WMA files and folders:
MP3/WMA Button Function Table
Button Function
SRCH Direct Select, Search and Navigate Modes
Enter/Confirm
Preset 1 A, B, C, 1
Preset 2 D, E, F, 2
Preset 3 G, H, I, 3
Preset 4 J, K, L, 4
Preset 5 M, N, O, 5
Preset 6 P, Q, R, 6
7 S, T, U, 7
8 V, W, X, 8
9 Y, Z, /, 9
0 -, _, +, 0
LOUD Character Shift
Rotate Rotary Encoder Character Select (A, B, C ~ 8, 9, 0)
MUTE Character Backspace

MXDMA65 OPERATION
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CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Alphanumeric File
or Folder Search
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
File/Folder Navigate
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
*Folder Access
(Up one level)
Press SRCH for more than 3 seconds, then release.
Press SRCH again, an "*" will flash in the display.
Use the buttons in the table on page 11 (32 character
maximum input) or the rotary encoder to enter the desired
alphanumeric search characters. Press LOUD to advance
one character to the right.
Press to initiate the selected alphanumeric search.
Turn the rotary encoder to preview the search results.
If the search returns a folder, the icon will illuminate.
Press to select the desired file or folder. If a folder is
selected, "/ /" will be displayed. Turn the rotary encoder to
the right to begin searching files in the folder.
Press to select the desired file within the folder.
Note:
If the file is not available, “NO FILE” will be displayed
momentarily and the current file will continue to play.
Press SRCH for more than 3 seconds, then release.
Press SRCH again two times to navigate files/folders
on the disc. The current folder name will scroll one time
followed by available files and folders.
Turn the rotary encoder to preview files/folders in the
current folder. If a folder is selected, the icon will
illuminate.
Press to select the desired file or folder. If a folder is
selected, "/ / " will be displayed. Turn the rotary encoder to
the right to begin searching files in the folder.
Press to select the desired file within the folder.
When navigating folders (and “/ /“ is displayed), press LOUD
to access the previous level (up one level).
*Only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with more
than one folder.

After navigating by direct select, alphanumeric search or
file/folder navigate modes, the track number and elapsed
time will be displayed by default. Press DISP momentarily
to select clock, track name, directory name, title, artist or
album.
Press to select the previous folder.
Press to select the next folder.
*Folder access is only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded
with more than one folder.
Press RPT momentarily to continuously repeat selected file.
Press RPT again to cancel.
Press RPT for more than 2 seconds to consecutively repeat
all files in the current folder only. The icon will appear in
the display when in folder repeat mode.
Press RPT again to cancel.
Press RDM momentarily to play all files on entire disc in
random order. Press RDM again to cancel.
Press RDM for more than 2 seconds to play all files in
current folder only in random order. The icon will
appear in the display when in folder random mode.
Press RDM again to cancel.
Press INT momentarily to play the first 10 seconds of each
file on the entire MP3/WMA disc. Press INT again to cancel.
Press INT for more than 2 seconds to play the first 10
seconds of each file in the current folder only. The icon
will appear in the display when in folder intro mode.
Press INT again to cancel.
Note:
File repeat (current folder only), folder random and folder
intro is only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with
more than one folder.
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CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Navigating Note
*Folder Access
File Repeat
File Repeat
(Current Folder Only)
Disc Random
Folder Random
Disc Intro
Folder Intro

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MXDMA65 OPERATION
The following types of discs/files are compatible:
• CD-ROM (ISO), CD-R, CD-RW
• CD-DA
• MP3 data
• WMA data
The following types of discs/files are not compatible:
• WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
• WMA lossless format
• Discs recorded with Track At Once or packet writing
• MP3 PRO format
• MP3 playlists
• WAV format
MP3/WMA playback sequence is based on recorded order
of files and begins in the root folder of the disc. Any empty
folders or folders that do not include MP3/WMA files are
skipped. This unit may not play files in the order they were
recorded in. Refer to your recording software’s user’s manual
for more information.
• ISO9660 level 1
• ISO9660 level 2
• Yellow Book MODE 1
• Yellow Book MODE 2 FORM 1
• Multi session
• Maximum folders and files - 256
• Maximum folder levels - 8
• MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer-3
ISO9660 standards:
• Maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root folder).
• Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z
(all caps), numbers 0-9, and “_” (underscore). Some
characters may not be displayed correctly, depending on
the character type.
• This device can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, and other
standards that conform to ISO9660. MP3/WMA written in the
formats other than the above may not play and/or their file
names or folder names may not be displayed properly.
CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Media Compatibility
Playback Order
Compatible Recording
Formats

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MXDMA65 OPERATION
An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection)
to virtually eliminate skipping.
When playing a disc recorded with regular audio files
(CD-DA or .WAV) and MP3/WMA files, the unit will play the
MP3/WMA files only.
Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played.
Only WMA files with filename extension (.wma) can be played.
Do not attempt to play discs which contain non-MP3/WMA
files with the MP3/WMA extension.
8kHz ~ 48kHz
32kHz ~ 48kHz
8kbps ~ 320kbps constant
Variable bit rates
32kbps ~ 192kbps constant
Variable bit rates
Note:
Some files may not play or be displayed correctly, depending
on sampling rates and bit rates.
ID3 tags Version 1.x
This model will not display ID3 Version 2.0 or greater tags.
For best results, use the following settings when burning an
MP3 disc:
128kbps or higher constant bit rate
44.1kHz or higher sampling frequency
For best results, use the following settings when burning a
WMA disc:
64kbps or higher constant bit rate
32kHz or higher sampling frequency
CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Additional MP3/WMA
Information
Sampling Frequency Rates
MP3
WMA
Transfer Bit rates
MP3
WMA
MP3 Tag Display
Recommended Settings

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MXDMA65 OPERATION
Connect iPod using the supplied cable. Press MODE until
"IPOD" appears in the display. The iPod will automatically
begin playback. If a song is playing on the iPod before it is
connected, it will continue to play.
Press DISP to select between elapsed time (default), track
number, clock, title, artist and album.
“UNKNOWN ARTIST” will be displayed if the file contains no
artist tag information.
“UNKNOWN ALBUM” will be displayed if the file contains no
album tag information.
Press MENU once to enter the search mode. Turn the rotary
encoder to select between playlist, artist, album and song.
Press MENU to select the desired search type. Press RTN to
to access the previous level (up one level).
Turn the rotary encoder to select between playlists. Press
MENU to select desired playlist. Turn the rotary encoder to
select between songs from the chosen playlist. Press
to begin playback.
Turn the rotary encoder to select between artists. Press MENU
to select desired artist. Turn the rotary encoder to select
between albums from the chosen artist. Press MENU to select
desired album from the chosen artist. Turn the rotary encoder
to select between songs from the chosen album. Press
to begin playback.
Turn the rotary encoder to select between albums. Press
MENU to select desired album. Turn the rotary encoder to
select between songs from the chosen album. Press
to begin playback.
Turn the rotary encoder to select between songs. Press
to begin playback.
Press
ll
to skip to the beginning of the next song. Press
nn
to return to the beginning of the current song. Pressing
nn
again skips to the beginning of the previous song.
iPod™ Operation (Optional)
Connect iPod
(Not Included)
Displaying Information
Search Functions
Playlist Search
Artist Name Search
Album Name Search
Song Name Search
Song Select

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Press and hold
ll
or
nn
to fast forward or reverse a
song.
Press
l
/ II to temporarily stop playback.
Press
l
/ II again to resume playback.
Press INT to play the first 10 seconds of each song.
Press INT again to cancel.
Press RPT to continuously repeat selected song.
Press RPT again to cancel.
It is not possible to select songs in repeat mode.
Press RDM to play all songs in random order. Press RDM
again to cancel. Random mode is retained in memory when
selecting between Tuner, CD player, Aux and iPod modes
and when the unit is turned on/off.
Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed (ASCII type).
"NO SUPPORT" will be displayed if the file contains
characters that can not be displayed.
"NO SONG" will be displayed if there are no songs in the
selected playlist.
Maximum character display information
• Song title – 30 character maximum
• *Artist name – 30 character maximum
• *Album name – 30 character maximum
*Artist Name and Album name will only be displayed if
included with the file.
The following models are supported:
• Third generation iPod - Version 2.3
• Fourth generation iPod - Version 3.1.1
• Fifth generation iPod - Version 1.1.2
• iPod Photo - Version 1.2.1
• iPod Mini - Version 1.4.1
• iPod Nano - Version 1.2.0
Refer to your iPod instruction manual for details on how to
obtain the latest software.
iPod™ Operation (Optional)
Fast Forward
and Reverse
Pause
Intro
Repeat
Random
Character Support
iPod Compatibility

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Limited One Year Warranty
MXDMA65 WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
You may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to
the original purchaser to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of the original purchase.
Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option,
during the warranty period, to repair any defect
in material or workmanship or to furnish an
equal new, renewed or comparable product
(whichever is deemed necessary) in exchange
without charges, subject to verification of the
defect or malfunction and proof of the date of
purchase. Subsequent replacement products
are warranted for the balance of the original
warranty period.
Who is covered? This warranty is extended to
the original retail purchaser for products
purchased and used in the U.S.A.
What is covered? This warranty covers all
defects in material and workmanship in this
product. The following are not covered:
installation/removal costs, damage resulting
from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product
modification, improper installation, incorrect
line voltage, unauthorized repair or failure to
follow instructions supplied with the product,
or damage occurring during return shipment of
the product.
What to do?
1. Before you call for service, check the
troubleshooting guide in your owner’s
manual. A slight adjustment of any custom
controls in your owner's manual may save
you a service call.
2. If you require service during the warranty
period, you must carefully pack the product
(preferably in the original package) and ship
it by prepaid transportation with a copy of the
original receipt from the retailer to an
authorized service center.
3. Please describe your problem in writing and
include your name, a USA return shipping
address (P.O. Box not acceptable), and a
daytime phone number with your shipment.
4. For more information and for the location of
the nearest authorized service center please
contact us by one of the following methods:
• Call us toll-free at 1-866-382-5476
• E-mail us at [email protected]
Exclusion of Certain Damages: This warranty
is exclusive and in lieu of any and all other
warranties, expressed or implied, including
without limitation the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose and any obligation, liability, right,
claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether
or not arising from the company’s negligence,
actual or imputed. No person or representative
is authorized to assume for the company any
other liability in connection with the sale of
this product. In no event shall the company be
liable for indirect, incidental or consequential
damages.

Specifications
MXDMA65 OPERATION
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Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz
Channel separation @ 1kHz: >65dB
D/A converter: 1 Bit
Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz
Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf
50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf
Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 40dB
Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz
Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz
Usable sensitivity: 22uV
Frequency response: 30Hz-2.2kHz
Operating voltage: 11-16 VDC, negative ground
Speaker output impedance: 4~8 ohms
Line output voltage: 2 Volts
Dimensions: 7" x 7" x 2" (178 x 178 x 51 mm)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
CD Player
FM Tuner
AM Tuner
General
CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications
(reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz)
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)

Dual Electronics Corp.
Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476
www.dualav.com
©2007 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and or other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Troubleshooting
MXDMA65 OPERATION
Problem Cause Action
Unit will not turn on
(no power)
Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage
Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage
Check connections for proper voltage
(11~16VDC)
Black wire not connected Check connection to ground
Fuse blown Replace fuse
Unit has power
(but no sound)
Speaker wires not connected Check connections at speakers
One or more speaker wires touching each
other or touching chassis ground
Insulate all bare speaker wires from
each other and chassis ground
Unit blows fuses Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground Check for pinched wire
Speaker wires touching chassis ground Check for pinched wire
Incorrect fuse rating Use fuse with correct rating
Excessive skipping Unit is not mounted correctly or backstrap is
not secure
Check mounting sleeve and backstrap
support
Physical defect in media (CD, CD-R or CD-RW) Check media for scratches
ERROR-01 appears
on display
Disc read error Press eject or RESET
ERROR-02 appears
on display
Focus error or disc is in upside down Press eject or RESET
ERROR-03 appears
on display
FAT error Press eject or RESET
ERROR-04 appears
on display
MP3/WMA decode error Press eject or RESET
PROTECT appears
on display
The WMA file is copy-protected by DRM
(Digital Rights Management)
Write disc using WMA files that are not
copy-protected
NO FILE appears
on display
Selected file is not available in direct or
alphanumeric search modes
Repeat search using valid parameters
INVALID appears
on display
The WMA file is copy-protected by DRM
(Digital Rights Management)
Write disc using valid audio files with
.mp3 or .wma file extensions
Unit will not accept
a disc
CD mechanism position out of alignment Press EJECT for 3 seconds to reset
CD mechanism position
CD transit screws still in place Remove 2 transit screws located on
top of the unit