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  • Page 1

    INSTALLATION/OWNER ’ S MANUAL XM Ready  Multimedia Receiver  with Detach  Face XDMR6850 An optional XM Satellite Radio Receiver may be connected to the XDMR6850. XM subscription is required for reception. For more information, visit XM’s website at www.xmradio.com or call 1-877-XM-RADIO. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii.[...]

  • Page 2

    2 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[...]

  • Page 3

    3 FUSE When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the radio. The XDMR6850 uses one 10 amp ATM fuse located beside the wiring connector. XDMR6850  INSTALLATION  Wiring  Diagram[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Tune/Track Down Power/Eject Volume/Audio/Setup AS/PS/Enter/Function Tune/Track Up Infrared Sensor *Key #0/Preset #10 Preset #5/Folder Up *Key/Preset #9/EQ Preset #4/Folder Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 *Key/Preset #8/Tuner Scan Preset #3/Intro *Key/Preset #7/Return Preset #2/Random Preset #6/Menu Preset #1/Repeat Mode/Shift/Search Display Record Band[...]

  • Page 5

    5 XDMR6850   OPERATION Control  Locations  -  Remote *Key/Preset #9/EQ *Key/Preset #8/Tuner Scan *Key/Preset #7/Return Preset #5/Folder Up Preset #4/Folder Down Preset #1/Repeat Mode/Search/Shift Tune/Track Down Band/Play/Pause/Scroll 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 4 3 6 5 8 17 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 16 7 18 19 Power/Eject[...]

  • Page 6

    6 The front  panel is  semi-permanently attached  during  assembly. Please  refer to  the separate  yellow instructions  (before installation)  to make  the front  panel removable. With the unit off, press EJECT to allow the front panel to slide down. Gently squeeze the release tab located on the bottom c[...]

  • Page 7

    7 XDMR6850   OPERATION General  Operation  -  Setup  Menu Menu Function Options Action Loudness Curve LOUD OFF Disables the loudness function. LOUD ON Enables the loudness function. Activating this feature will enhance the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes. Clock Display  Priority FUNC PRI Radio fr[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Press rotary  encoder momentarily to select between Volume (default), Bass, Treble, Balance, & Fader. Press rotary  encoder until BAS appears then rotate encoder left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum). Press rotary  encoder until TRE appears then rotate encoder left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum). Press rotary  en[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Seek Tuning Manual Tuning Scan Tuning Band  Storing and  Recalling  Station Presets Automatically Store  Stations Preset Scan Press TUNE nn or TUNE  ll momentarily to seek the next strong station. Press TUNE nn or TUNE  ll for more than 2 seconds, then release. "MANUAL" will momentarily appear in the display. P[...]

  • Page 10

    10 XM  Radio  Activation Activating Your  XM Receiver (when connected) Tuning Modes   Basic Channel  Selection Direct Channel  Selection                                             Category Recall 1. Press MODE to select XM Radio. 2. Veri[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Press FUNC once, the CATEGORY icon will appear on the display. Press or to choose a different category, then press TUNE  nn or TUNE  ll to choose a channel within that category. Press FUNC for 3 seconds to select the desired channel. If you do not select a channel, the channel search will time out after several seconds and the current channe[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Insert CD Eject CD Track Select Fast Forward  and Reverse Pause Scan 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 (AM, FM, XM, or auxiliary input).[...]

  • Page 13

    13 XDMR6850  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 se[...]

  • Page 14

    14 XDMR6850   OPERATION CD  Player  Operation  -  MP3/WMA Files 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[...]

  • Page 15

    15 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 14 (32 character maximum input) or the rotary encoder to enter the desired alphanumeric search characters. Press the rotary  encoder to advance one character to the right. Press to initiat[...]

  • Page 16

    16 CD  Player  Operation  -  MP3/WMA Files XDMR6850   OPERATION Navigating Note *Folder Access  File Repeat File Repeat (Current Folder  Only) Disc Random Folder Random Disc Intro Folder Intro After navigating by direct select, alphanumeric search or file/folder navigate modes, the track number and elapsed time wil[...]

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    17 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[...]

  • Page 18

    18 XDMR6850   OPERATION CD  Player  Operation  -  MP3/WMA Files 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. Onl y MP3 fi les with file nam e ext ens ion (.m[...]

  • Page 19

    19 XDMR6850   WARRANTY Limited  One  Year  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 pu[...]

  • Page 20

    20 XDMR6850   OPERATION Specifications 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 r[...]

  • Page 21

    21 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 co[...]

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    22 Troubleshooting  -  XM  Radio Problem Cause Action You can  not receive any XM channels Your XM Radio receiver is not activated Contact XM as described on page 10 You can  not tune into  a specific XM  channel You may not be authorized to receive that channel Verify your subscription with XM Contact XM as described [...]

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    23 Notes XDMR6850   OPERATION[...]

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    Dual Electronics Corp. Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476 www.dualav.com ©2006 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. The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. NSA0906-V02[...]