Dual AM505BT Operating instructions

INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
Marine Receiver with Built-In Digital Amp
AM505BT

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AM505BT
REMOVAL
KEYS
HEAD UNIT
MOUNTING SLEEVE
OPTIONAL REAR
MOUNTING SUPPORT
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 trim ring from unit.
• 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.
• Certain vehicles may require an installation kit and/or wiring harness adapter (sold
separately).
• Test for correct operation and slide into mounting sleeve to secure.
• Snap trim ring into place.
Preparation
TYPICAL DIN FRONT-LOAD MOUNTING METHOD

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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 AM505BT uses one
30 amp ATM fuse located
in-line.
(Violet)
(Violet/Black)
(White/Black)
(White)
(Green/Black)
(Green)
(Gray)
(Gray/Black)
(Red)
ANT
ANTØ3(BLACK)

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Tune / Track Down
Preset Down / Thumbs Down
Display
Mute
Band / Go Back
Power
Menu
Open
Source
Camera / Loudness
Play / Pause
Volume Knob/ Select (push)
Preset Up / Thumbs Up
Tune / Track Up
Function
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1 9
2 10
3 11
4 12
5 13
6 14
7 15
8
12 9
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1011
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Control Locations - Receiver
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Preset Up / Thumbs Up
Preset Down / Thumbs Down
Key 5 / Folder Down
Key 4 / Play / Pause
Key 1 / Repeat
Key 2 / Random
Mute
Tune / Track Down
Source
Volume Up
Power
Select
Tune / Track Up
Volume Down
Band / Go Back
Key 3 / Intro
Key 6 / Folder Up
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2
3
10
4
11
5
12
6
13
7
14
8
15
9
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Control Locations - Remote
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3
5
6
8
9
10
4
11
12
14
15
5
7
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16
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Press OPEN to open the face plate, then pull away from
the right side to remove. To re-install, insert right side of
faceplate first then push left side to secure.
Press or any other button to turn the unit on. Press to
turn the unit off.
Press SOURCE to enter the Source Menu, then press
SOURCE or rotate the volume knob to select between Tuner,
Auxiliary Input, USB, iPod, Bluetooth and Pandora modes.
Modes of operation are shown in the display.
The AM505BT uses the IP35USB adapter on the back of the
unit for connecting an audio device, MP3 player, etc. Refer
to the wiring diagram for connection instructions. Once
connected, press SOURCE to select auxiliary input mode.
Adjust volume using volume knob (00-46).
Press DISP to toggle between ID3 tag and file/folder name
for MP3/WMA files being played from USB devices.
Press RESET upon initial installation or if abnormal
operation occurs. Reset button is located behind the front
panel.
The unit will display the time on the LCD display. Clock
settings are adjusted in the General setup menu.
The clock will display 12-hour AM/PM time or 24-hour time
(22:00). Frequency spacing is adjusted in the General setup
menu (refer to page 8).
Press to manually activate camera mode (camera wire will
supply power while this mode is on). Press and hold for
three seconds to activate Loudness settings (Low, High, Off).
Faceplate Removal
Power On/Off
Source
Auxiliary Input
Volume
Display
Reset
Set the Clock
12/24-hour Clock
Camera / Loudness
General Operation

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General Operation
Audio Setup Menu
Menu Function Options
Equalization
Curves
Rotate the volume knob to cycle through the following equalization curves: Flat,
Pop, Jazz, Classic, Beat, Rock and User. Any manual adjustment to the Bass or
Treble settings are automatically saved as User.
Loudness
Curves
Rotate the volume knob to cycle through the following loudness curves:
- Loud Off: Disables the loudness function.
- Loud High: Enables the loudness function. Activating this feature will enhance
the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
- Loud Low: Enables the loudness function. Activating this feature will enhance
the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
Bass Level Rotate the volume knob to adjust the bass level setting
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum).
Bass
Frequency
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following bass frequency settings:
60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz or 200 Hz.
Middle Level Rotate the volume knob to adjust the middle level setting
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum).
Middle
Frequency
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following middle frequency settings:
500 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz.
Treble Level Rotate the volume knob to adjust the treble level setting
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum).
Treble
Frequency
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following treble frequency settings:
10 KHz, 12.5 KHz, 15 KHz or 17.5 KHz.
Balance Rotate the volume knob to adjust the balance setting.
(12-L to 12-R; 0 represents equal balance).
Fader Rotate the volume knob to adjust the fader setting.
(12-F to 12-R; 0 represents equal balance)
Subwoofer Rotate the volume knob to turn subwoofer output ON or OFF.
Subwoofer
Level Rotate the volume knob to adjust subwoofer level between 0 and 12.
Subwoofer
Frequency
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following subwoofer center
frequency settings: Off, 80 Hz, 120 Hz and 160 Hz. "Off" represents a full range
subwoofer output.
Press MENU to toggle through and select one of the
following setup menus: Audio, General, Gain and Screen.
1. Once the desired menu is displayed, rotate the volume
knob to scroll through the list of menu features.
2. Press SELECT to select a specific feature to adjust, then
rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust or activate
the desired feature.
3. Press SELECT to confirm and save the changes.
Setup Menu

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General Operation
Menu Function Options Action
Set the Clock Clock
Rotate the volume knob to adjust the hours, then press
SELECT to confirm. Repeat to adjust the minutes, and repeat
again to adjust AM/PM setting.
Clock Mode 12 Hour Programs the unit to display 12-hour AM/PM time (example:
10:00 PM)
24 Hour Programs the unit to display 24-hour time (example: 22:00)
Scrolling
Option
Off Programs the unit to not scroll any information on the
display.
Once Programs the unit to only scroll information once.
15Sec Programs unit to scroll information once every 15 seconds
(default).
On Programs unit to scroll information continuously.
iPod Control
Full Programs the head unit to advanced control of the iPod/
iPhone device.
Manual
Programs the head unit to manual control of the iPod/iPhone
device and allows music to be controlled from the iPod/
iPhone device.
Beep
Confirmation
Off Disables the confirmation beep.
On Enables the confirmation beep.
Programmable
Turn On Volume
Variable
Value
Programs unit to always turn on at a specific volume
(default is Off). A volume level of 1-30 can be selected.
Backlight Rotate the volume knob to adjust the brightness setting of the
display screen from 1 to 7.
Demo Rotate the volume knob to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the
demonstration mode.
General Setup Menu

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General Operation
Gain Setup Menu
Menu Function Options
Tuner Gain Rotate the volume knob to adjust the tuner gain.
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Aux Gain Rotate the volume knob to adjust the gain for the front auxiliary input.
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Bluetooth Rotate the volume knob to adjust the gain for the rear auxiliary input.
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum)
USB Gain Rotate the volume knob to adjust the gain for USB playback.
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum)
iPod Gain Rotate the volume knob to adjust the gain for iPod playback.
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Pandora Gain Rotate the volume knob to adjust the gain for Pandora playback.
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Radio Setup Menu
Menu Function Options Action
Tunner
Frequency
Spacing
USA Programs the unit to USA tuner spacing.
(200kHz for FM and 10kHz for AM).
Auto Station
Store
S-America Programs the unit to South American tuner spacing.
(100kHz for FM and 10kHz for AM).
Europe
Local/Distance
Tuning
AUTO STORE Press SELECT to seek and save 6 strong stations in the
current band.
Activales distance tuning.OFF
On Activales local tuning for strong station reception only.
RDS
OFF
On
Disables the RDS function
Enables the RDS function
RDS TA Volume 12
00-29
Default TA Volume
Adjust TA Volume using volume knob (00-29)
RDS Regional
OFF Cancels
On On when the radio is in regional mode (see also RDS)
RDS AF
OFF
ON
Cancels
RDA TA
OFF Cancels
On On in TA mode and flashing during a traffic announcement in
precess
On when AF follow mode is enabled (see also Tuning),
flashing if no RDS data received
Programs the unit to European tuner spacing.
(50kHz for FM and 9kHz for AM).

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Manual Tuning
Seek Tuning
Band
Storing Station Presets
Recalling Station Presets
Press TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
momentarily to change
radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and
hold to advance quickly.
Press TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
for more than two seconds
(then release) to automatically seek and tune to the next
strong station.
Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and
AM2 bands.
Select the desired band and station. Press the
(F)unction button, turn the volume knob until the desired
preset number is highlighted, then press SELECT to store
the preset.
Press the P+ or P- buttons to cycle through the 1-6 presets
in the current band.
AM/FM Tuner Operation
Manual Tuning
Band
Recalling Station Presets
Press TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
momentarily to seek the
next weather band station.
Press BAND to select weather band (WB).
Press the P+ or P- buttons to cycle through the 1-6 presets
in the current band.
Weather Band Tuner Operation