REI AW-10 User manual

Heavy Duty Gauge-Style AM/FM Stereo Receiver, with built in USB,
Auxiliary Inputs, and Bluetooth®Audio Streaming
Installation/ Operation Manual
40W x 4 AW-10

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Thank you for purchasing the AW-10 AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth®/AUX Receiver from
REI. This product is designed and tested to withstand temperature and vibration
extremes. Please read the owner’s manual carefully before attempting to install this
unit.
If you have an installation question or need installation assistance, please call the:
SERVICE HOT LINE
1-877-726-4617 Toll Free USA & CANADA
1-402-339-2200
FEATURES:
Non-volatile memory back-up
ElectronicAM/FM Stereo Tuner
Preset Up to 30 Radio Stations (18 FM, 12 AM)
EURO and USA frequency bands
12/24 hr Clock modes
Compact Chassis fits Standard Gauge Openings
Rear RCA Aux Input
USB input supports MP3/WMA playback
Displays ID3 tag information
Electronic Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader Controls
LED Backlighting
Output Power 40W x 4
IFADDITIONAL INSTALLATION COMPONENTS ARE NECESSARY, CONTACTYOUR REI
SALES REPFOR:
** OEM /FACTORY WIRING HARNESS ADAPTERS
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** SPEAKERS & GRILLS
Radio Engineering Industries, Inc.
6534 “L” Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68117
www.radioeng.com

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CONTROLSAND INDICATORS
1. Power ON/OFF/MUTE Button
2. Radio Station Tune Buttons
3. Volume Up/Down Buttons
4. Band Select/ Clock Display/PLAY PAUSE Button
5. Auto Store / Seek Button
6. Mode Button

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BUTTON OPERATION
1) Power Button
Press and HOLD the Power Button to turn the unit ON or OFF. Once on, a quick
press and release will MUTE the audio.
2) Tune Buttons
Press these buttons to select the PREVIOUS or NEXT track while in USB mode.
Press these buttons to tune AM/FM stations.
3) Volume UP/DOWN buttons
Press either VOL+ / VOL- buttons to increase or decrease the volume level
4) Band Button
Press this button to change radio bands as follows:
FM1—FM2—FM3—AM1—AM2
Press and HOLD this button to change between Clock and Mode Information display.
Press the button to select the desired FM or AM band.
5) Auto Store / Seek Button
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to auto program available stations into the
preset memory buttons. Quick press to auto SEEK up to the next station.
6) Mode Button
Press this button to navigate between modes TUNER-USB-Bluetooth®-AUX.
NOTE: USB mode will not appear unless a USB drive is inserted.
Press and HOLD to select BT PAIR, then quickly press again to access either:
BASS (allows the user to adjust the BASS level)
TREB (allows the user to adjust the TREBLE level)
BAL (allows the user to adjust the BALANCE from left to right)
FAD (allows the user to adjust the FADER from front to back)
LOUD (selects either LOUDNESS ON or OFF)
EQ (disables the tone settings and selects between OFF, FLAT, CLASS, POP, or ROCK)
AREA TUNING (selects between USA & EUROPEAN frequency bands)
BEEP (turns the audible beep ON or OFF with each key press)
TIME FORMAT (selects between 12Hr and 24Hr formats)
Change using the VOL+/VOL- buttons. If either Volume buttons have not been
pressed for 5 seconds it will automatically revert back to the previous operation.

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Radio Operation
a. Press and HOLD the APS button. This function will erase previously
memorized stations and store the newlysearched stations. To CANCEL,
press APS again. Once completed, the radio will scan for 5 seconds
through each of the preset stations of either theAM or FM band and stop.
b. Quick press and release the APS button to SEEK to the next strongest
station.
c. Press either buttons momentarily toAUTO scroll available
preset stations. Press and HOLD either button again and the
radio will display MANUAL. This mode allows the operator to
manually tune UP or DOWN to a desired station. This mode will
disappear after 3 continuous seconds without a tune up/down button press,
and the radio will return to AUTO mode.
d. Press the BAND button to access available AM and FM modes.
Auxiliary Operation
The AW-10 is equipped with a Rear RCA auxiliary input so you can connect
to your portable audio player or satellite radio receiver.
*It may be necessary to adjust the volume level of your portable devise to
achieve an optimal volume level.
USB Operation
a. Insert a USB drive and the radio will automatically switch to USB input
and begin playback of compatible media files. If ID3 tag information is
present, it will scroll automatically on the front LCD.
b. If in any other mode, press MODE to switch to USB PLAY to begin
playback.
c. Press the buttons to play either the Previous or Next tracks.
d. Press and HOLD the buttons to manually Fast Forward or
Rewind a song.
e. Press the button to PAUSE/REUME playback of the current song.
**Note: The unit's USB port does not support the Apple iPod® or iPhone®.

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Setting the Time
With the radio’s power ON, press hold the BAND button to display the time. Next,
press and hold this button again until the hour display begins to flash. Press either
VOL+/VOL- button to adjust the hour. Press BAND button again, and the minute
display will flash. Press either VOL+/VOL- button to adjust the minutes. Press and
hold the BAND button again to save the time on the LCD.
Bluetooth®Setup Operation
This unit supports Bluetooth streaming from your iPhone®/Android and similar device.
Pairing a device is as follows:
a. Turn on the Bluetooth® on your Bluetooth® device.
b. Press MODE to switch to the BT MUSIC.
c. Press and hold MODE again to display BT PAIR.
d. Press and hold MODE again to display PAIRING.
e. Scan for the unit using your BT device.
f. Select the “AW_10” to complete the pairing process. If a pass code is
required, enter “0000” and the connection will be automatically made.
Bluetooth®Audio Streaming
Once a connection is successfully made, press MODE to select BT MUSIC.
a. Press the button to PAUSE/REUME playback of the current song.
b. Press the buttons to playeither the Previous or Next tracks.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Unit will not power on No power to BATTERY wire or
ACC wire, blown 10A main fuse or
1A accessory fuse.
Check for both ACC &
BATTERY voltage with
Multi-meter, check all fuses.
No sound Speakers not connected; speakers
connected with bad splices;
Speakers shorted to ground;
speaker load is not within 4-8 Ω.
Connect speakers to harness;
check all spliced wires; verify
speakers not shorted to chassis;
verify total speaker impedance.
Check volume level.
Cannot tune radio
stations
The antenna cable is not connected.
The signal is too weak. The radio
is in the wrong frequencyAREA.
Connect the antenna cable.
Check that the frequency AREA
is set to USA .
USB media not playing,
or says NO SONG
Media is the wrong file type. Convert files to a usable format,
unit will only play MP3 or WMA
file extensions.
Cannot stream
Bluetooth®audio
Bluetooth
®
device was not
successfully paired.
Pair the Bluetooth
®
device and
retry.
AUX audio is distorted
or low
Aux source audio level is too weak
or overdriven.
Adjust the audio level of the
auxiliary source then adjust the
radio volume.

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RADIO DIMENSIONS
Check the opening to verify the radio will fit the following dimensions below.
Check for clearance of the rear bracket also.
INSTALLING THE RADIO
1. Verify that the round self-adhesive gasket is installed. If not, add the gasket
to the rear of the unit. Route the radio’s wires through the front of the hole,
then place the radio into the opening. Align the front face for the best
viewing angle.

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2. With the radio in the desired location, install the rear mounting bracket. If
the bracket is too tall to fit snug, remove a tab from the mounting bracket at
the break lines on both sides to shorten its length. Once the fit is verified,
add the supplied mounting nuts to the studs and tighten firmly. The bracket is
adjustable for both vertical or horizontal mounting. To finish the installation,
following the wiring diagram on the next page.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Follow this easy wiring diagram when installing the Radio and Speakers.
**An optional 10’USB Panel mount extension is available (P/N 512485), contact
an REI sales representative for details
Warning:
This radio is designed for 12V DC Negative Ground Systems Only.
Shorting or grounding any of the speaker wires can damage the radio and is not
covered by warranty.

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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SECTION
Power supply voltage (negative ground) ……………….…….12V DC (10V-18V)
Standby Current…...………………………..…………..……………………. 3mA
Max Current Consumption…..……………………….……….….………. …..7.5A
Speaker impedance ………….…….……………….……… 4-8 Ohms per channel
POWER OUTPUT
Continuous Output into 4Ω, 20 to 20,000 Hz at 10 % THD …..…...…4 x 18Watts
Maximum Power Output (Volume control Maximum)……….…40W×4 (at 1kHz)
FM TUNER
Range ………………………………………………….(USA) 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
(EUR) 87.50 – 108.00 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)………………………..7.34dBf.(0.6uV/75ohms)
Signal to noise ratio ………………………………………………...58dB (Mono)
Stereo separation (@ 1K Hz) ………………………….………...………..…42dB
AM TUNER
Range ………………………………………………….…(USA)530 – 1,710 kHz
(EUR) 522 – 1,620 kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)………………………..……....23dBuV (14.4uV)
Signal to noise ratio (LEVEL60dbuV)…….……………....………………... 60 dB
USB INTERFACE
USB Standard …………………………………………...USB1.1/2.0 (Full Speed)
Maximum Supply Current ………………………..………..……………....500mA
File System …….………………...…………………………...…………. Fat16/32
MP3 decoding format …….………………………….MPEG-1 & 2 Audio layer 3
WMA decoding format …………………………Ver. 7, 7.1,8,9,10,11 (2ch audio)
(Windows Media Player)
BLUETOOTH®
Version……………………………………………………Bluetooth® 2.0 Certified
Frequency Range……………………………………………….2.402 – 2.480 GHz
Output power………………………………………………………….+4dBm Max
Profiles Supported……………………………….…………A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.0
AUXILIARY INPUT SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage Maximum Voltage………………………………………….....1.2V
Input impedance…………………………………………………………….10KΩ
DIMENSIONS
Chassis (W x H x D *does NOT include bracket depth)..…..… 80 x 105 x 41 mm
Weight ………………………………………………………………….…. 15.8oz
*Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.

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www.radioeng.com
Rev 0.3 Date: 12-04-13