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INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
AM/FM Receiver with Detachable Face
AXM120
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AXM120 INSTALLATION
TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD
DIN MOUNTING METHOD
Preparation
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.
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AXM120 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 AXM120 uses one
10 amp AGC fuse located
in-line.
Antenna
Connector
10 AMP
AGC Fuse
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AXM120 OPERATION
Control Locations - Receiver
Preset 3 / Intro
Preset 2 / Random
Preset 1 / Repeat
Display
Tune Up
Tune Down
Band / Go Back
Mode
Mute
Release
Power
Volume Knob
Audio / Menu
USB Port
Auxiliary Input
Preset 6 / Folder Up
Preset 5 / Folder Down
Preset 4 / Play / Pause
1 2 3 4 5
1 10
2 11
3 12
4 13
5 14
6 15
7 16
8 17
9 18
18
6
13 12 11 10 9 8 71617
1415
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AXM120 OPERATION
Control Locations - Remote
Preset 6 / Folder Up
Preset 5 / Folder Down
Preset 4 / Play / Pause
Preset 1 / Repeat
Preset 2 / Random
Mode
Band / Go Back
Tune Down
Power
Volume Up
Select
Tune Up
Volume Down
Audio / Menu
Display
Mute
Preset 3 / Intro
1 10
2 11
3 12
4 13
5 14
6 15
7 16
8 17
9
1
2
4
5
7
8
9
3
10
11
12
13
14
15
6
16
17
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AXM120 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.
Press
or any other button to turn the unit on. Press
again to turn the unit off.
Press MODE to select between AM/FM, USB, SD or auxiliary input modes. Modes of operation are indicated in the
display. SD and USB modes will not appear unless an SD
Card is inserted or a USB device is connected.
The radio frequency (tuner mode) or MP3/WMA title/
track information (USB and SD modes) will be shown by
default. Press DISP to display the clock. The default display
will return after five seconds.
When in USB or SD mode, the display will alternate
between track number/elapsed time and available MP3/
WMA information, including file name, song title, artist
name, album name and folder name.
Press RESET upon initial installation or if abnormal operation occurs. Reset button is located behind the front panel.
Press DISP to display the clock, then press and hold DISP
until the hours will flash. Rotate the volume knob to adjust
the hours. Press the volume knob, and the minutes will
flash. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the minutes.
Insert a 3.5mm connector in the front panel AUX port.
Connect the other end of the 3.5mm connector to the
headphone output of an audio device, MP3 player, etc.
Adjust volume using the volume knob (00-40).
Press EQ to select between the following preset equalization curves: FLAT, POP, JAZZ, ROCK and OFF.
Note: Ability to manually adjust Bass and Treble settings
is disabled when a preset equalization curve is selected.
Setting equalization curves to OFF enables manual Bass
and Treble adjustments as outlined on page 7.
Faceplate Removal
Power On/Off
Mode
Display
Reset
Set the Clock
Auxiliary Input
Volume
Preset EQ Curves
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AXM120 OPERATION
General Operation
Press the volume knob to select between Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fader, Loudness, Distance and Stereo.
Press the volume knob until BAS appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
(-7 minimum / +7 maximum)
Press the volume knob until TRE appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
(-7 minimum / +7 maximum)
Press the volume knob until BAL appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
10L (left) to 10R (right). "L=R" represents equal balance.
Press the volume knob until FAD appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
10R (rear) to 10F (front) "F=R" represents equal balance.
Press the volume knob until LOUD ON or LOUD OFF
appears, then rotate the volume knob to select desired
option. Activating this feature will enhance the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
From tuner mode only, press the volume knob until DX or
LOCAL appears, then rotate the volume knob to select
desired option. Selecting LOCAL programs the unit to stop at
only strong stations when seek tuning.
From tuner mode only, press the volume knob until STEREO
or MONO appears, then rotate the volume knob to select
desired option. Selecting MONO can improve listening in
areas with a weak FM signal.
Press and hold the volume knob until BEEP ON or BEEP
OFF appears, then rotate the volume knob to select desired
option. Activating this feature programs the unit to beep each
time certain buttons are pressed.
From tuner mode only, press and hold the volume knob until
BEEP ON or BEEP OFF appears. Press the volume knob
again to display AREA USA or AREA EURO, then rotate the
volume knob to select option appropriate for your location.
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).
Audio / Menu
Bass
Treble
Balance
Fader
Loudness
Distance Tuning
Stereo / Mono
Audible Beep
Area Selection
12/24-Hour Clock
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
FADER LOUDNESS
DISTANCE STEREO
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AXM120 OPERATION
Seek Tuning
Manual Tuning
Band
Storing and Recalling
Station Presets
Connecting a USB
Device
(sold separately)
Inserting an SD Card
(sold separately)
Playing Music
Track Select
Fast Forward and
Reverse
Pause
Displaying Information
Press TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
momentarily to seek to
the next strong station.
Press and hold TUNE
nn
or TUNE
ll
until "MANUAL"
appears, then 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 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.
To play MP3/WMA files from most USB mass storage
devices, line up the USB connector and insert the USB
device into the MXD105's USB port.
To play MP3/WMA/WAV files from an SD card, insert an
SD card into the SD card slot with the label facing left. It will
click into place when properly inserted. To remove the card,
press in until it clicks, then pull to remove.
When a USB device is first connected, “LOAD” will appear in
the display and playback will begin momentarily. Depending
on the number of files and folders, it may take several
seconds for the device to begin playing. If no valid MP3/
WMA files are detected, “NO FILE” will be displayed and the
last mode will be resumed.
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
on the
remote control to fast forward or reverse a track.
Press
l
/ II to temporarily stop USB playback.
Press
l
/ II again to resume playback.
ID3 tag and file/folder information will be automatically
changed during playback. Press DISP to view the clock.
Default display will resume after five seconds.
AM/FM Tuner Operation
USB / SD Card Operation
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AXM120 OPERATION
USB / SD Card Operation
Press RPT to choose between:
• Current Song - Continuously repeats selected track.
• Current Folder - Continuously repeats all files in folder.
Press RDM to choose between:
• Off - Cancels RDM function.
• All Songs - Plays all tracks in random order.
• Current Folder - Plays all tracks in folder in random
order.
Press INT to enter the Intro menu, then turn the volume
knob to select one of the following options:
• Off - Cancels the INT function.
• All Songs - Plays first 10 seconds of each track.
• Current Folder - Plays first 10 seconds of each track in
folder.
Maximum character display information
• Track name – 64 character maximum
• Directory name – 64 character maximum
• *Song title – 64 character maximum
• *Artist name – 64 character maximum
• *Album name – 64 character maximum
*Song title, artist name and album name will only be
displayed if included with the MP3/WMA file.
The following types of files are compatible:
• MP3 data
• WMA data
The following types of files are not compatible:
• WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
• WMA lossless format
• MP3 PRO format
• MP3 playlists
• WAV format
MP3/WMA playback sequence is based on order the files
are copied to the USB/SD device and begins in the root
folder. Any empty folders or folders that do not include
MP3/WMA files are skipped. Depending on your software,
the playback order may vary.
Repeat
Random
Intro Character
Support
Media Compatibility
Playback Order
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AXM120 OPERATION
USB / SD Card Operation
• Maximum number of files: 1024
• Maximum number of folders: 512
• Maximum number of folder levels (sub folders): 8
Note: If the number of files/folders exceeds the maximum
outlined above, the additional files/folders will be ignored.
Note: Devices that exceed the maximum number of files or
folders may not function properly.
Due to the differences of USB devices, some devices may
not be compatible. USB devices must be ‘mass storage
class’ and formatted to the FAT or FAT32 file system in
order to ensure compatibility. USB devices must be 32GB or
smaller in capacity to be compatible.
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 non-MP3/WMA files with the MP3/
WMA extension.
8kHz ~ 48kHz
8kHz ~ 48kHz
8kbps ~ 320kbps constant
Variable bit rates
8kbps ~ 384kbps constant
Variable bit rates
Note: Some files may not play or be displayed correctly,
depending on sampling rates and bit rates.
ID3 tags Version 1.0 to 2.0
Note: If an invalid ID3 tag version is detected, "NO
SUPPORT" will scroll on the display.
Playback Capacity
USB Device
Compatibility
Additional MP3/WMA
Information
Sampling Frequency
Rates
MP3
WMA
Transfer Bit rates
MP3
WMA
MP3 Tag Display
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AXM120 OPERATION
Troubleshooting
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
NO FILE appears
on display
No playable MP3/WMA files found on
the device
Check the device for valid
MP3/WMA files
NO SUPPORT
appears on display
An invalid ID3 tag version is present
Version 1.0 to 2.0 ID3 tags are
supported.
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AXM120 OPERATION
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 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 from an authorized
Dual dealer 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:
software, 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. Specific license conditions
and copyright notices for the software can
be found via www.dualav.com.
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 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 return
UPS 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 cs@dualav.com
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.
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AXM120 OPERATION
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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AXM120 OPERATION
Specifications
Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz
Usable sensitivity: 10dBf
50dB quieting sensitivity: 25dbu
Stereo separation @ 1kHz: >30dB
Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz
Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz
Usable sensitivity: <42dBu
Frequency response: 30Hz-2.2kHz
Speaker output impedance: 4~8 ohms
Line output voltage: 2 Volts RMS
Dimensions: 7" x 7" x 2" (178 x 178 x 50 mm)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
FM Tuner
AM Tuner
General
CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications
(reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz)
Power Output: 18 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)
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Notes
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