Db DBT300 User Manual

Diagnostics & Trouble Shooting

Problem Cause Solution

No power

No sound

No recepon

USB sck not

reading

1. Incorrect wiring

2. Fuse is blown

3. The wiring harness
is not connected

1. Volume is too low

2. Speaker
connecon loose or
wired incorrectly

1. The antenna cable
is not connected

2 The signals are too

weak

1. Music file is neither
MP3 or WMA format

1. Re-check wiring

2. Replace fuse

3. Re-check wiring
harness connecon

1. Increase volume

2. Double check
connecons and
re-aach

1. Insert the antenna
cable securely

2. Select a staon
manually

1. Convert music file
format into MP3 or

WMA format

DBT300

MARINE / POWER SPORTS

Digital Media Receiver

DB Research L.L.P.

302 Hanmore Industrial Parkway - Harlingen, TX 78550

phone: [phone] - fax: [phone]

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OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this user manual carefully before system connecon.

Due to connuous improvement of the product the Specificaons are subject to change without noce.

HIGH

POWER

RCA

OUTPUTS

USB

INPUT

BLUETOOTH

AUDIO STREAMING

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this DB Drive head unit. Your selection of a DB

Drive product indicates a true appreciation of ne musical reproduction. To ensure

proper use of this unit, please make sure to read the owner's manual carefully before

operating and keep it for future reference.

KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT

Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and out in a safe lace. In case

of any unforseen reason this product may need warranty service, your receipt will be

necessary to establish purchase date.

RECOMMENDATION

A radio’s perfomance is only as good as its installation. Proper installation will

maximize the system’s overall performance. It is recommended that you have our

product installed by an authorized DB Drive retailer. If you decide to install it yourself,

please carefully read through this manual and take your time to do a quality install-

tion. Due to continuing product inprovements and possible manual revisions, we

recommend checking our website for the latest product information at www.db-

drive.net.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To avoid the risk of damage to the unit do not expose it to rain or any type of

moisture. There is no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Opening the unit up will

void the warranty.

IMPORTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the vehicle’s battery until

the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.

WARNING! Exposure to high power sound system can cause hearing loss

or damage. Listening to your system at loud levels while driving will impair

your ability to hear trac sounds and emergency vehicles. Use common

sense when listening to your system.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Features

AM/FM Tuner

Bluetooth Audio Streaming (MP3 / WMA)-Range: 32’ (10m)

Gauge Mount Design

UV Coated Moisture and Dust resistant control panel (IP6)

Shock and Vibration resistant Chassis

Conformal Coated Corrosion protection on PCB

Rear USB Audio input

RCA AUX Stereo Input

Front and Rear RCA stereo outputs

Bass and Treble Level control

Balance / Fader control

4 Band Preset EQ

Clock Display

Specications

4 Channels x 40 Watts (160 Watts Peak Power)

Load Impedance: 4 - 8 0hms / Channel

Diameter: 4.09” / 104mm

Mounting Depth: 3" / 76mm

Cut Out Diameter: 3" /76mm

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WIRING CONNECTIONS

12V+ Battery Yellow

12V Switched Accessory Red

Chassis Ground Black

External Amplier Remote Turn-on Blue

Speaker Wiring

Front Left + White

Front Left - White/Black

Front Right + Gray

Front Right - Gray/Black

Rear Left + Green

Rear Left - Green/Black

Rear Right + Purple

Rear Right - Purple/Black

Front and Rear External Amplier RCA Connections

Left White

Right Red

CONTROL PANEL

1. POWER Button

- Press the POWER button to power on the unit.

- Press the POWER button to mute the audio.

- Press and hold the POWER button to power the unit o

2. - Button

- Press the "-" button to decrease the volume.

3. + Button

- Press the " = " button to increase the volume.

4. SEL Button

Audio Mode - Press the button quickly, to see show 'SEL' on the screen.
Then with quick presses scroll through each of the audio functions:
BASS, TRE, BAL, FAD, LOUD, EQ, BEEP. Each function is adjusted
using the VOL Up/Down buttons.

5. Button

- Press the" " button to track back.

6. Button

- Press the" " button to track forward.

7. MODE Button

- Press the MODE button to switch between RADIO / BT / MUSIC /
USB /AUX IN.

- Press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to access the
Adjustment Menu.

6. BAND Button

- Press the BAND button to switch between AM & FM in Radio mode

- Press the BAND button to play / pause in USB mode.

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BASIC OPERATION

Adjustment Menu

Radio (AM/FM) Operation

- Press BAND button to switch between AM & FM.

- Press the ” “ ” “ buttons less than 2 seconds to
automatically seek the next / previous strong radio stations

Apple Control/ USB / MP3 0peration

- Insert a USB device and the unit will read the music
les automatically.

- Press ” “ ” “ buttons to play next / previous song.

- Press and hold the ” “ ” “ buttons for more than 2 seconds
to fast forward / rewind the song.

- Press the ” “ button to pause / resume the current song.

Bluetooth Operation

This unit supports Bluetooth for wireless music streaming
from a mobile device.

BT Connection Function:

- Power on your DBT300 unit

- Turn on the Bluetooth on your device.

- Scan for the Bluetooth Unit " DBT300 ,,
on your mobile device.

- Select "DBT300" and the connection will then
be made automatically.

Note: Some Bluetooth devices require inputting a pass code for
connection. Please input code "0000" and the connection will be
made automatically.

Note: Once the unit has made a connection with your Bluetooth
device for the rst time, the unit can then connect to your Bluetooth
device automatically within a valid range.

BT Audio Function:

- Press the ” “ ” “ buttons for previous / next song

Clock Display & Adjustment

- Press and hold the BAND button for 2 seconds to
display the clock.

- When the clock is displayed, press and hold the
BAND button until the hour number is ashing, then use the
VOLUME buttons to adjust the hour.

- Once the hour is set, press the BAND button to exit

To access the Adjustment menu press and hold the MODE button

for 2 seconds and then press the MODE button to switch between

BAS / TRE/ FAD / LOUD / EQ /AREA USA-EUR/ TIME MODE / BEEP.

Equalization (EQ)

- Use the VOLUME buttons to select EQ as
FLAT, CLASSIC, POP or ROCK Default setting is "OFF."

Area Tuning

- This option allows you to select the appropriate frequency
spacing for your location (USA or Europe).

- Use the VOLUME buttons to switch between
USA and Europe frequencies.

Time Format

- Use the VOLUME buttons to switch between
12 hour (USA) and 24 hour (Europe) clock.

BASS Level

- Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the Bass Level range
from -7 to +7. Default setting is "0."

TREBLE Level

- Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the Treble Level range
from -7 to +7. Default setting is "O."

BALANCE Control

- Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the Balance Level
between the left and right speakers from
L7(full left) to R7(full right).

FADER Control

- Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the FADER between the
front and rear speakers from F7(full front) to R7(full rear)

LOUD Control

- Use the VOLUME buttons to select Loudness either
ON or OFF. Default setting is "OFF."

BEEP Control

- Use the VOLUME buttons to select if BEEP sound is either
ON or OFF. Default setting is "ON."

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