Axis AX-901 Installation Manual

AX-901

SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL:

Flip Down / Detachable Face Panel
Includes Black and Silver Trim Frames
ISO DIN Chassis
ISO Wiring Connector
12 Volt DC - Negative Ground
Capacitor Ultra-Memory Back Up
12 Volt DC - Negative Ground
Chassis: 178(W) x 50(H) x 158(D)mm

CD PLAYER:

MP3/WMA Player CD/CDR/CDRW Player
Auto Loading/Eject
Electronic Shock Protection
(12/45 sec. for CD, 120 sec. for MP3)
Intro Play
Repeat Play
Random Play
MP3 ID3 TAG Display

DESIGNED FOR AUSTRALASIAN CONDITIONS

TUNER:

AM/FM Stereo
PLL Frequency Display
30 Station Presets (18FM/12AM)
Station Seek/Scan/Auto Store
Digital Clock
Stereo/Mono
Long Range XTREME Tuner

AUDIO CONTROL:

Electronic Volume/Balance/Fader
Treble/Bass/Mute/Loud Controls
Audio DSP Function
Subwoofer Output
4 Channel RCA Line-out
2 Channel RCA Line-in
Front AUX Input
Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
5 Volt Preamp Output
High Power 40 Watts x 4 ch

MP3 CD RECEIVER

with FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT

Compatible with audio output of iPod and other MP-3 players

2

53mm

182mm

3

2

182mm

53mm

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2

1

3

4

Release screw and
bracket

Bend these
claws, if necessary

INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONS

• Carefully choose the mounting location so normal driving is not hindered.

• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures (direct sunlight or hot air
from the heater) or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.

• Only use mounting hardware supplied for a safe and secure installation.

• Remove the front panel before installing the unit.

Mounting angle adjustment

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20°.

MOUNTING EXAMPLE
Installation in the dashboard

Note: Keep the release key in the safe place as you may need it in future to remove the unit from

the car.

Detaching and attaching the front panel

The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent theft.

FOLDING DOWN AND DETACHING/ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL

Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the button (1) OFF rst.
Then press the button (16), to fully open the front panel. Release the panel by pulling it towards
you as illustrated..

• Do not exert unnecessary pressure on the front panel when attaching it.

• Please use the supplied case when the front panel is removed.

1

2

not

exceed 10°

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2

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1. UNIT

2. RELEASE CASE

3. DASH

4. HEX NUT

5. LOCK WASHER

6. PLAIN WASHER

7. CAR BODY

8. REAR SUPPORT STRAP

9. TAPPING SCREW

10. M5 X 15 HEX BOLT

TO SUPPORT THE UNIT

WIRE CONNECTION

Maintenance

FUSE REPLACEMENT

If a fuse blows, check all power connections and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows check for an
electronic or wiring fault. In this case, consult your nearest service centre.

Warning

Use the specied amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious

damage and void the warranty.

Dashboard

SUB WOOFER

L (WHITE)

LINE OUT

(FRONT)

LINE IN

R (RED)

LINE OUT

(REAR)

ANTENNA

CONNECTOR

ISO CONNECTOR

L (WHITE) R (RED)

L (WHITE) R (RED)

B

A

GREY +

GREY/BLACK –

FRONT
RIGHT
SPEAKER

VIOLET +

VIOLET/BLACK –

REAR
RIGHT
SPEAKER

FRONT
LEFT
SPEAKER

REAR
LEFT
SPEAKER

+ WHITE

– WHITE/BLACK

+ GREEN

– GREEN/BLACK

ISO A/B PLUG

POWER
ANTENNA

BLUE

IGNITION SWITCH (B+)

RED

MEMORY

YELLOW

BACK UP

BLACK
GROUND (–)

4

SUB

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SUB

MP3

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. POWER ON/OFF (

)

2. UNCTION SELECT BUTTON:BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER / AUDIO DSP/ESP/BEEP/

SEEK/VOL LAST (SEL)

3. VOL UP/VOL DOWN FOR BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/FADER

4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)

5. STEREO/MONO BUTTON (ST)

6. LOUDNESS BUTTON (LD)

7. LOCAL/DISTANT SELECT (LOC)

8. DISPLAY BUTTON (DISP)

9. MODE BUTTON (MODE)

10. BAND / SUBWOOFER BUTTON (BD/SUB)

11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR

FREQ DOWN ) / CD TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON

12. AUTO SEEK SEARCH TUNING (A/PS)

13. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCN)

14. MUTE BUTTON ( )

15. LCD DISPLAY

16. OPEN PANEL BUTTON ( )

17. CD SLOT

18. CD EJECT BUTTON ( )

19. PAUSE BUTTON

20. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)

21. REPEAT BUTTON ‘RPT’

22. RANDOM BUTTON ‘RDM’

23, 24. 10 TRACK DOWN/UP SELECT: (In case of MP3/WMA les)

25. AUX IN

LOCATIONS OF PARTS

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MP3

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DSP

SEL

2 sec.

POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF

VOL

ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

ESP

DSP

SEL

2 sec.

POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF

VOL

VOL

ON/OFF

DSP

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

BEEP

ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

ESP

SEL

ESP

DSP

SEL

2 sec.

POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF

VOL

VOL

VOL

ON/OFF

DSP

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

BEEP

ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

ESP

SEL

ESP

SEL

ESP

DSP

SEL

SEEK

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

BEEP

DSP

SEL

2 sec.

POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF

SEEK1 / SEEK 2

VOL

VOL

VOL

VOL

1 3

2

4

2

5

2

6

2 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. POWER ON/OFF

Press any key to power the unit. Press and hold to turn off.

2. SELECT

3. VOLUME UP/DOWN

VOLUME UP/DOWN
Turing the VOL knob to right or left (3) to control the VOLUME. To select other functions, hold the

VOL knob down until the desired functions is shown on the display. Figure 1 shows how control
functions are selected using the SEL button.

Fig. 1 Selection of sound control functions

1. VOLUME 2. SELECT 3. BASS 4. TREBLE 5. BALANCE 6. FADER

These buttons can be used to adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADER.

AUDIO DSP (DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSOR) CONTROLS (2)

Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate the following DSP modes.

DSP can be selected by turning the VOL knob to right or left (3)
POP M---ROCK M---CLASS---FLAT M---DSP OFF

ESP MODE (2)
Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds. Electronic Shock Protection mode is activated for 12

sec. or 45 sec. (as selected) for CD.

Note: 12 sec./45 sec. for CD, 120 sec is selectable. MP3 is automatic.

BEEP MODE (2)

Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate or mute beep mode n the sequence below.

BEEP ON: BEEP sound can be heard whenever a function button is pressed.

SEEK MODE (2)

Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate this function.

SEEK 1: When SEEK 1 mode is activated, AUTO SEEK SCAN stops when station is detected.
SEEK 2: Auto SEEK SCAN continues when stations are detected if SEEK button is pressed. Upon

release SEEK function stops when station is detected.

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ON/OFF

VOL LAST /

VOL ADJ

DSP

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

BEEP

ESP 12s. / 45s.DSP

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

ESP

SEL

ESP

SEL

ESP

SEL

ESP

DSP

SEL

SEEK

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

BEEP

DSP

SEL

SEEK

SEL

VOL LAST

SEL

2 sec.

SEL

BEEP

DSP

SEL

2 sec.

POP M --- ROCK M --- CLASS --- FLAT M --- DSP OFF

SEEK1 / SEEK 2

VOL

VOL

VOL

VOL

VOL

VOL LAST/ADJUST (2)

Press the SEL button for more than 2 seconds to activate in the following sequence:

VOL LAST: The volume level at ‘switch-off’ will resume when power is ON/OFF.
VOL ADJ: The initial volume level at ‘turn-on’ is set.

4. PRESET STATIONS (1,2,3,4,5,6)

(A) RADIO MODE:
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for each band.

Storing a station:

1. Select a band (if needed)

2. Select a station

3. Hold a preset button longer than one second. Preset numbers appear in the display when station is

saved.

Recall a station:

1. Select band (if needed)

2. Press a preset button for less than one second to select stored station.

(B) CD PLAYER MODE:

1. PAUSE 2. INTRO 3. REPEAT 4. RANDOM

5. STEREO/MONO SELECTOR (ST)

This function will only affect FM reception. Press this button if the FM reception becomes noisy/hissy.

If the station being received is in stereo, it will now be heard in mono. Press this button again for
normal reception.

6. LOUDNESS CONTROL (LD)

Press this button for bass and treble boost. Push button again to return to normal operation. This

function is useful when listening at low levels. Loudspeakers are inefcient at low power levels and
will tend to sound at. The loudness control will boost the bass and treble response to give a more

lively performance.

7. LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC)

Press this button in strong signal areas to allow the radio to scan strong stations during manual tuning

(LOC appears). Press to Distant position for listening to weak stations.

8. DISPLAY (DISP)

Selects radio frequency or clock display.
To set the clock:

1. With clock display selected, hold down (DISP) button until clock display starts ashing.

2. Rotate

VOLVOL

to change minutes,

VOLVOL

to change hours.

3. Press (DISP) button to start clock.

9. MODE BUTTON (MODE)

Press this key, to select RADIO mode, CD PLAYER or AUX IN mode.

10. BAND SELECTOR / SUBWOOFER BUTTON (BD/SUB)

Press this button to toggle through the preset Radio FM1---FM2---FM3---AM1---AM2.
SUBWOOFER: Press and hold button to engage/disengage the subwoofer output.

11. AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TUNING (FREQ UP OR FREQ DOWN )

(A) RADIO MODE
When pressed for less than 1 second, the unit operates in manual tuning mode.
When pressed longer than 1 second, the unit operates in automatic tuning mode.
If the keys are not pressed again within 3 seconds, the unit will return to SEEK mode.

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(B) CD/MP3/WMA PLAYER MODE
When pressed for less than 1 second, they will operate as TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN mode.
When pressed longer than 1 second, they will operate as CUE or REVIEW mode.

12. AUTOMATICALLY STORE STATIONS (A/PS)

Select six strong stations and store them in current band.

1. Select a band (if needed)

2. Hold A/PS button for more than three seconds. The new stations replace those already stored in

that band.

Preset Scan

To scan stations stored in current band.

1. Select a band (if needed)

2. Press A/PS for more than one second but less than three. The radio pauses for ve seconds at each

station. Press A/PS again to stop scanning when desired station is found.

13. ‘SCAN’ AUTOMATIC TUNING CONTROL (SCN)

This operation is similar to normal search. It holds the station for only 5 seconds before moving to

the next station. To store the desired station into memory, hold a preset button for longer than one
second.

14. MUTE BUTTON (MU)

Press this button to disable audio output. Press again to restore volume.

15. LCD DISPLAY

The Liquid Crystal Display will show the current settings of the unit.

16. OPEN THE FRONT PANEL

Press button and the front panel will open.

CD/MP3/WMA CONTROL LOCATION OF PARTS

17. CD SLOT

18. CD EJECT BUTTON

Press the button to remove the CD. The receiver will automatically switch to radio mode.

19. PAUSE BUTTON

During “PLAY”, press (19) ‘PAU’ button to “PAUSE”. Press gain to resume play.

TRACK/SEARCH BUTTON (11)
FORWARD AND REVERSE TRACK SEARCH (or changing songs)

Press and release to advance to next track or to return to the beginning of the current track (track number
will be displayed.) Press and hold to or . Play will begin at the point where you release the
button.

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20. INTRO BUTTON (Preview all Tracks)

When this button is pressed, ‘INT ON’ is displayed and the rst few seconds of each track on the disc

play. Press again to stop ‘intro’ and listen to track.

21. REPEAT BUTTON ‘RPT’

When this button is pressed, ‘RPT’ is displayed and the selected track will play continually. Press

again to listen to all tracks.

22. RANDOM BUTTON ‘RDM’

When this button is pressed, ‘RDM’ is displayed and each track is played in random instead of normal

sequence. To cancel RANDOM mode, press ‘RDM’ button (22) again.

23, 24. 10 TRACK DOWN/UP SELECT: (In case of MP3/WMA les)

M5: 10 Track down / M6: 10 Track up

HOW TO SELECT MP3/WMA FILES

1. Searching by Track:

• Press “A/PS”, to activate Track Search.

• Press “VOL” knob, the rst digit will blink.

• Turn VOL to right or left, select rst digit desired.

• Press “VOL” knob, to set the rst digit. A second digit will then blink.

• Turn VOL to right or left, select 2nd, 3rd, respectively.

• Then the track selected will automatically play.

2. Searching by File Name:

• Press “A/PS” twice, to activate le search.

• Press “VOL” knob, then the rst directory displays.

• Turn VOL to right or left, you to select the desired directory.

• Press “VOL” knob again, then the directory is xed and the rst le name is displayed.

• Turn VOL to right or left to select the desired le.

• Press “VOL” knob, then the selected track will play.

3. Searching by Character:

• Press “A/PS” 3 times, to activate character search.

• Press “VOL” knob, then “A” character is displayed.

• Turn VOL to right or left to select the desired letter.

• Press “VOL” knob longer than 2 sec.

• The song with the same character selected will display.

• Turn VOL to right or left to select the desired song.

• Press “VOL” knob, then the selected track will play.

25. FRONT AUX IN

Front “AUX IN” input jack allows an easy connection of portable media and digital MP3 players.

This is compatible with the audio output of iPod and other MP3 players.

RESET

Reset button is found on the housing, behind the front panel .
Activate the reset button when the following occurs:

• Initial installation of the unit with all wiring is complete.

• Function buttons freeze or do not operate.

• Error symbol appears on the display.

RESET

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CAUTION & MAINTENANCE

This detachable panel AM/FM car radio with MP3/CD player is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the product and experience many
years of enjoyment.

1. Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or the unit body.

2. Do not touch the contacts on the front panel or the unit body.

2. The product can only operate on 12V-14V DC power supply, negative ground.

3. Avoid exposing your system to high temperature and humidity.

4. Handle with care. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and create faults.

5. Modifying or tampering with internal components can cause damage and may invalidate the

warranty.

6. Always remove the CD from the unit when it has nished playing or not being used.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Check to see that all the power and
speaker leads are securely connected.

Check balance control.

Reverse left and right channel
speaker leads If no sound from other
side, check or replace speaker wire.
If no sound from both sides, replace
both speakers.

Replace with a good sensitivity
antenna.

Try a different disc.
Clean Disc with a soft cloth.
Insert a quality lens cleaning disc.

No sound or power

No sound in one
channel

Poor FM reception

CD sound quality
poor

Speaker cord disconnected.
Bad power connection

Blown fuse.

Mis-adjusted balance
control

Damaged speaker wire
or speaker

Insensitive or defective
antenna.

Disc reading malfunction.
Disc may be damaged or dirty.
Lens may need cleaning.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Replace fuse with same amperage.

ERROR CODE

ERROR ERROR DESCRIPTION

ERROR1 RW TEST

ERROR2 LOAD / EJECT

ERROR3 FOCUS

ERROR4 TRACKING

ERROR6 SLED OPERATION

ERROR7 FOCUS SEARCH

ERROR8 CLV

ERROR9 TOC DATA READING

ERROR10 RECOVERY ERROR

ERROR11 MP3 ERROR

NOTE: This unit has been designed to be compatible with the latest MP3 technology. There is a wide variety
of software formats available. However not all may be compatible with this product.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CD/MP3/WMA PLAYER SECTION

Signal to Noise Ratio > 60 dB
Channel Separation > 50 dB (1kHz)
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20 kHz

TUNER (FM)

Frequency range 87.5 - 108 MHz
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity 2.8 µV
Stereo separation 30 dB
Signal to noise ratio 50 dB
Channel step 100 kHz

TUNER (AM)
Frequency Range 522 - 1710 KHz
Intermediate Frequency 10.71 MHz

Usable Sensitivity 32 dBμV

GENERAL

Power Supply 12V DC (10.8 - 15.6V allowable)
Speaker impedance 4 or 8 Ohm
Output power 40W x 4CH

SUB OUT
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 50 Hz
Sensitivity 300 mV
Max Output 4V

RCA OUT
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Sensitivity 200 mV
Output Impedance 2 K
Max Output 5 Volt (max.)

RCA IN / AUX IN
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 KHz
Sensitivity 775 mV
Input Impedance 20 K

DIMENSIONS
Chassis 178(W)x50(H)x158(D) mm
Nose piece 188(W)x58(H)x20(D) mm

Note: Specication and the design are subject to possible modication without notice due to improvements.

WARRANTY

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Mobile Audio System! You’re joining thousands

of satised customers who enjoy & experience the benets of the products we distribute. In the unlikely
event that some technical difculty arises with your purchase, be assured that we are most anxious to
see that the problem is quickly rectied to your satisfaction. Please familiarise yourself with the following

simple conditions of our warranty.

This warranty covers faults through component failure of the product to operate in accordance with

published specications. Product failure as a result of unreasonable environmental conditions, accident,

misuse, improper installation, unauthorised repair, vehicle electrical or wiring faults or neglect etc, will not
be covered by this warranty. Removal and installation costs, if any, would be paid by the owner as well
as any freight or postage costs of transporting the product to AudioXtra. AudioXtra shall not be liable or
responsible for any loss of use of this product or any form of consequential loss.

CONSUMER WARRANTY

This product is warranted by AudioXtra International Pty Ltd to be free from defects in materials and work­manship under NORMAL USE for a period of TWENTY FOUR MONTHS from the date of purchase.

WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE: Please return the unit for replacement to our National Service
Centre or the Retailer from where you made the purchase. All accessories must be included. Proof of
purchase date must accompany the product.

AFTER 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE DATE: Warranty repair and service is carried out by our National
Service Centre. Repair and service will be carried out at no cost to the owner if proof of ownership and

the date of purchase can be veried to the satisfaction of the authorised centre concerned with this

repair. This proof should take the form of either:
a) The warranty card accompanying this product, stamped and dated by the dealer.
b) A Tax Invoice or Receipt showing full details of original vendor, purchaser, model number and

serial number.

COMMERCIAL WARRANTY: A product used in or associated with a commercial application will

carry a limited SIX MONTH warranty. An abnormal commercial application is one where usage, dust,
vibration, heat/cold and other environmental conditions exist at an extreme level.

National Service Centre:

10 STODDART ROAD, PROSPECT, SYDNEY NSW 2148 Australia
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] email: [e-mail]

www.audioxtra.com.au

Please complete details below in the event of warranty service being required.

Purchaser’s Name:
Purchaser’s Address:

Model Number: Serial Number:
Dealer Name: Date of Purchased: / /
Dealer Address:

Invoice/Sales Docket no:

General Hints :
To expedite service and prompt return of the equipment, please:

a) Clearly describe the fault in detail
b) Safety and security pack the unit for transport
c) Include your return address
d) Provide proof of purchase date as outlined above

AX-901