AM505BT
INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
Marine Receiver with Built-In Digital Amp
Inputs
AM505BT
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.
• 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 boats 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.
REMOVAL
HEAD UNIT
KEYS
OPTIONAL REAR
MOUNTING SUPPORT
MOUNTING SLEEVE
TYPICAL DIN FRONT-LOAD MOUNTING METHOD
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(Red)
(Green)
(Green/Black)
(Violet/Black)
(Violet)
(White)
(White/Black)
(Gray/Black)
(Gray)
AM505BT
Wiring Diagram
ANT
ANTØ3(BLACK)
FUSE
When replacing the fuse,
make sure new fuse is the
correct type and amperage.
Using an incorrect fuse could
damage the radio.
The AM505BT uses one
30 amp ATM fuse located
in-line.
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AM505BT
Control Locations - Receiver
1 2 3 4
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Open
1 9
Source
2 10
Camera / Loudness
3 11
Play / Pause
4 12
5 13
Volume Knob/ Select (push)
12 9
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7 8
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Tune / Track Down
Preset Down / Thumbs Down
Display
Mute
Band / Go Back
Preset Up / Thumbs Up
6 14
Tune / Track Up
7 15
Function
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4
Power
Menu
AM505BT
Control Locations - Remote
Source
1
Volume Up
2
Power
3
Select
4
5
Tune / Track Up
Volume Down
6
Band / Go Back
7
Key 3 / Intro
8
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
Preset Up / Thumbs Up
11
Preset Down / Thumbs Down
12
Key 5 / Folder Down
13
Key 4 / Play / Pause
14
Key 1 / Repeat
15
Key 2 / Random
16
Mute
17
Tune / Track Down
Key 6 / Folder Up
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AM505BT
General Operation
Faceplate Removal
Power On/Off
Source
Auxiliary Input
Volume
Display
Reset
Set the Clock
12/24-hour Clock
Press OPEN to open the face plate, then pull away from
the right side to remove. To re-install, insert right side of
faceplate first then push left side to secure.
Press
turn the unit off.
Press SOURCE to enter the Source Menu, then press
SOURCE or rotate the volume knob to select between Tuner,
Auxiliary Input, USB, iPod, Bluetooth and Pandora modes.
Modes of operation are shown in the display.
The AM505BT uses the IP35USB adapter on the back of the
unit for connecting an audio device, MP3 player, etc. Refer
to the wiring diagram for connection instructions. Once
connected, press SOURCE to select auxiliary input mode.
Adjust volume using volume knob (00-46).
Press DISP to toggle between ID3 tag and file/folder name
for MP3/WMA files being played from USB devices.
Press RESET upon initial installation or if abnormal
operation occurs. Reset button is located behind the front
panel.
The unit will display the time on the LCD display. Clock
settings are adjusted in the General setup menu.
The clock will display 12-hour AM/PM time or 24-hour time
(22:00). Frequency spacing is adjusted in the General setup
menu (refer to page 8).
or any other button to turn the unit on. Press to
Camera/Loudness
Press to manually activate camera mode (Camera wire will
supply power while this mode is on), press and hold for 3
seconds to activate Loudness settings (Low, High, Off)
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AM505BT
General Operation
Setup Menu
Press MENU to toggle through and select one of the
following setup menus: Audio, General, Gain and Radio.
1. Once the desired menu is displayed, rotate the volume
knob to scroll through the list of menu features.
2. Press SELECT to select a specific feature to adjust, then
rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust or activate
the desired feature.
3. Press SELECT to confirm and save the changes.
Audio Setup Menu
Menu Function Options
Equalization
Curves
Loundness
Curves
Bass Level
Bass Frequency
Middle Level
Middle Frequency
Treble Level
Treble Frequency
Balance
Fader
Subwoofer
Rotate the volume knob to cycle through the following equalization curves: Flat,
Pop, Jazz, Classic, Beat, Rock and User. Any manual adjustment to the Bass or
Treble settings are automatically saved as User.
Rotate the
Off,High,Low
LOUD Off : Disables the loudness function.
LOUD High : Enables the loudness function. Activating this feature will enhance
the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
LOUD Low : Enables the loudness function. Activating this feature will enhance
the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
Rotate the volume knob to adjust the bass level setting
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum).
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following bass frequency settings:
60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz or 200 Hz.
Rotate the volume knob to adjust the middle level setting
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum).
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following middle frequency settings:
500 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz.
Rotate the volume knob to adjust the treble level setting
(-6 minimum / +6 maximum).
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following treble frequency settings:
10 KHz, 12.5 KHz, 15 KHz or 17.5 KHz.
Rotate the volume knob to adjust the balance setting.
(12-L to 12-R; 0 represents equal balance).
Rotate the volume knob to adjust the fader setting.
(12-F to 12-R; 0 represents equal balance)
Rotate the volume knob to turn subwoofer output ON or OFF.
volume knob to cycle through the following Loundness curves:
Subwoofer Level
Subwoofer
Frequency
Rotate the volume knob to adjust subwoofer level between 0 and 12.
Rotate the volume knob to select one of the following subwoofer center
frequency settings: Off, 80 Hz, 120 Hz and 160 Hz. "Off" represents a full range
subwoofer output.
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