
Installation
Before You Start
• Consult a qualified technician for instructions. Dual always recommends 
  professional installation.
• Disconnect negative battery terminal.
• Remove trim ring from unit (if installed).
• Remove 2 transit screws located on top of the unit (if applicable).
• Insert the removal keys, and remove the mounting sleeve from the head unit.
Note: Most vehicles require an installation kit, wiring harness and/or antenna 
adapter (all sold separately) to properly install the head unit in the vehicle.
Installation Process
Quick Start Guide
For Mechless and CD Receivers
Not all features listed in this QSG 
are available on all models.
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To download the complete, 
model-specific manual, please visit 
www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php 
or call 1-866-382-5476, 
9AM-5PM EST (Monday-Friday). 
1. Carefully remove the existing head unit.
2. Connect wiring harness. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.
3. Mount the head unit using the mounting sleeve or ISO brackets (depending 
  on your vehicle’s dashboard).
4. Connect wiring harness and antenna. Test the head unit for correct operation.
5. Slide into mounting sleeve to secure, or mount the ISO brackets to the 
  vehicle.
6. Snap trim ring into place.
Wiring Connections
The chart below the connection for each wire in the wiring harness.
Color Connection
Red 12V Ignition / Accessory
Yellow 12V Battery / Memory
Black Ground
Blue Power Antenna / Amp Turn-on
Grey Right Front (+)
Grey/Black Right Front (-)
White Left Front (+)
White/Black Left Front (-)
Violet Right Rear (+)
Violet/Black Right Rear (-)
Green Left Rear (+)
Green/Black Left Rear (-)
When a suitable ground wire is
not present in the vehicle wiring
harness, connect the black ground
wire to the vehicle chassis.
When replacing the fuse, make 
sure new fuse is the correct type 
and amperage. Using an incorrect 
fuse could damage the radio. 
Tip:
Fuse:
Mounting the Head Unit: 
Typical DIN mounting
Step 1: 
Insert the mounting sleeve into the 
installation kit or dashboard.
Step 2: 
Bend multiple mounting tabs around 
the mounting sleeve until the 
mounting sleeve is secure.
Step 3: 
Connect all wiring harnesses and 
slide the head unit into the mounting 
sleeve until it clicks into place. 
Mounting the Head Unit: 
ISO mounting
Using the existing brackets or the 
brackets supplied with the installation 
kit, mount the brackets to the sides of 
the head unit with the screws supplied 
Installation
Dashboard or Installation Kit
Mounting Tabs
Dashboard or Installation Kit
Head Unit
Decorative
Bezel
Dashboard or Installation Kit
Mounting Sleeve
Mounting Sleeve
Mounting Sleeve
New
Radio
Existing
Brackets
with the head unit.
Power On/Off
Faceplate Removal
Changing Modes 
Volume
Mute
Auxiliary Inputs
Reset
Setting the Clock
Display
Audio / Menu
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please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
General Operation
Press the  button to turn the unit on. Press  again to 
turn unit off.
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 MODE to select between AM/FM, CD player, 
auxiliary front/rear, USB and operation of iPod/iPhone. 
Modes of operation are shown in the 
display.
Adjust volume using volume knob.
Press  to silence the audio. Press  again to resume 
listening at the previously selected volume.
Insert a 3.5mm cable in the units front AUX port, or RCA 
cables into the rear AUX-IN connectors. 
Press the RESET button to reset the unit back to the 
factory settings if abnormal operation occurs. The reset 
button is located behind the front panel.
With the unit on, press and hold DISP until the clock 
begins to flash, then release. Press TUNE 
the hours and TUNE 
DISP momentarily to save the selected time.
Press DISP to toggle display between various displayed 
information.
Press and hold AUDIO/MENU for more than three 
seconds to access the setup menu. Press AUDIO/MENU  
momentarily to select between the menu functions and 
rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust or activiate the 
desired function.
 to adjust the minutes. Press 
ll
 to adjust 
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AM/FM Tuner Operation
Seek Tuning
Manual Tuning
Storing Presets
Recalling Presets
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Press TUNE  
second to seek to the next strong station.
Press TUNE  
radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and 
hold to advance quickly.
Band
Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 
and AM2 bands. Up to six presets can be programmed 
for each band, enabling up to 18 FM stations and 12 AM 
stations to be stored in memory.
Up to 18 FM 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 two 
seconds. When stored, the preset number will appear in 
the display.
Preset stations can be recalled any time by pressing the 
corresponding preset button.
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  or TUNE 
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  or TUNE 
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 for more than one 
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 momentarily to move 
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CD Operation* 
Insert CD
Eject CD
Track Select
Fast Forward/
Reverse
Repeat
Random
CD-R/CD-RW
Compatibility
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With the label facing up, insert a standard size CD into 
the CD slot. Playback will begin automatically.
Press EJECT (located behind the front panel) to eject the 
CD. The unit will change to previous mode of operation.
Press TUNE 
track. Press TUNE 
current track. Pressing TUNE 
beginning of the previous track.
Press and hold TUNE 
or reverse a track.
Pause
Press 
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Press 
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Intro
Press INT to access the Intro menu, then turn the volume 
knob to select one of the following:
• OFF - Cancels the INT function.
• ALL - Plays the first 10 seconds of each track.
Press RPT to access the Repeat menu, then turn the 
volume knob to select one of the following:
• ALL - Plays all tracks on CD.
• TRACK - Continuously repeats selected track.
Press RDM to access the Random menu, then turn 
the volume knob to select one of the following:
• OFF - Cancels the RDM function.
• ALL - Plays all tracks in random order.
Some CD-Rs and CD-RWs may be incompatible 
with this unit, depending on media type and 
recording method. Refer to the online owner’s 
manual for details.
* Not available on all models.
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to skip to the beginning of the next 
ll 
 to return to the beginning of the 
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 or TUNE 
ll
/ II to temporarily stop CD playback. 
/ II again to resume playback.
 again skips to the 
 to fast forward 
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Playing MP3/WMA 
Fast Forward and 
Files
Track Select
Reverse
Pause 
Folder Access
Repeat
Random
Intro
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please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
MP3 / WMA Operation *
To play MP3/WMA files, insert a data CD, SD card or USB 
device containing MP3/WMA files.
Press TUNE  
Press TUNE 
song. Pressing TUNE 
the previous song.
Press and hold TUNE  
or reverse a track.
Press l/ II to temporarily stop playback. 
Press l/ II again to resume playback. 
Press  to select the next folder. Press  to select the 
previous folder. Folder access is only available on discs or 
devices with more than one folder.
Press RPT to enter the Repeat menu, then turn the volume  
knob to select one of the following options:
• ALL - Plays all tracks on disc or device.
• TRACK - Continuously repeats selected track.
• FOLDER - Continuously repeats all files in folder.
Press RDM to enter the Random menu, then turn the  
volume knob to select one of the following options:
• OFF - Cancels RDM function.
• ALL - Plays all tracks in random order.
• 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 - Plays first 10 seconds of each track.
• FOLDER - Plays first 10 seconds of each track in the 
selected folder.
* Not available on all models.
 to skip to the beginning of the next song. 
ll
 to return to the beginning of the current 
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 again skips to the beginning of 
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 or TUNE 
ll
 to fast forward
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Connect an iPod/
iPhone Device (sold 
separately)
Song Select
 Forward/Reverse
Pause
Repeat
Random
Intro
Music Search
Manual Control
for iPod
To download the complete Owner’s Manual for your radio,
please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
Operation of iPod/iPhone*
To play music from an iPod/iPhone device, connect the USB 
cable (included with your iPod/iPhone device) to the unit’s USB 
port. Playback will begin automatically.
Press 
the beginning of the current song. Pressing 
to the beginning of the previous song.
Press and hold 
Press  
Press 
Press RPT to enter the Repeat menu, then turn the volume 
knob to select one of the following options:
• ALL - Repeats all tracks.
• SONG - Continuously repeats selected track. 
Press RDM to enter the Random menu, then turn the volume 
knob to select one of the following options:
• OFF- Cancels the RDM function.
• ALL - Plays all tracks in random order. 
• ALBUM - Plays all tracks in album 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.
• ON - Plays first 10 seconds of each track. 
Turn the volume knob to select between artists, 
songs, playlists, podcasts and audiobooks. Press SELECT to 
select the desired search category. Most search categories 
have subcategories to navigate through.
When “MANUAL” control is selected from the Setup Menu, 
the iPod or iPhone device can be controlled directly from the 
device’s interface. All functions except for volume can be used 
from the iPod or i Phone device.
Note: The firmware of the iPod/iPhone must be up dated to the 
latest version to be compatible with manual control model. Not 
all devices are compatible with manual control mode.
 to skip to the next song. Press 
ll
 or 
ll
/ II to temporarily stop playback.
l
/ II again to resume playback.
l
* Not available on all models.
 to fast forward or reverse. 
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 to return to 
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 again skips 
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 albums, 
Bluetooth® Operation*
Preparation
Pairing a New 
Device
Pairing 
Additional 
Devices
Disconnecting a 
Device
Streaming Audio
Troubleshooting
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please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
Before using a Bluetooth device, it must be paired and 
connected. Ensure that Bluetooth is activated on your 
device before beginning the pairing process. 
The head unit broadcasts the pairing signal constantly 
when no devices are connected. Complete the pairing 
sequence from your Bluetooth device. Refer to the 
owner’s manual for your device for more details.
The device name is “DUAL BT”  
The Bluetooth passcode “1234” 
Note: The head unit can be in any mode of operation 
when pairing is performed.
If a device is currently connected, press and hold   
to disconnect the current device before a new device 
can be paired. Then begin the pairing sequence from 
the new Bluetooth device.
Press and hold   for 3 seconds to disconnect a 
connected device. The device will remain paired and 
appear in the SEARCH menu, but not be connected. 
The head unit supports A2DP wireless streaming audio 
from a Bluetooth mobile device directly to your head unit. 
The following functions can be used to control the music:
• Press 
• Press 
• Press 
  playback.
* Not available on all models.
 to skip to the next available audio track.
ll
 to skip to the previous audio track.
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/ 
II 
to toggle between play and pause during 
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Requirements
USB Connection 
Changing Stations
Shuffle
Skip Track
Play/Pause
Thumbs Up 
Thumbs Down
Device 
Compatibility
To download the complete Owner’s Manual for your radio,
please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
Pandora® Operation*
Control for Pandora requires:
• An iPhone device with a reliable data connection, or an 
iPod touch that is connected to wireless internet.
• The Pandora App installed on the iPhone/iPod device.
• An active account with Pandora (www.pandora.com). 
• The USB sync cable included with iPod/iPhone device.
Connect an iPod touch or iPhone device (required, sold 
separtely) to the USB port, using the USB sync cable 
included with your iPhone device.
Press SELECT to display the stations menu. Turn the 
volume knob to cycle through the list of stations, then 
press SELECT when the desired station is highlighted.
Note: Stations must be created on your account prior to 
connecting your iPod/iPhone device to the head unit.
Press SELECT to display the stations menu. Choose 
“Shuffle” from the stations menu to shuffle songs from all 
of your stations.
Press 
Press  
Press 
Press 
the currently playing song. 
Press 
different from the currently playing song.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for a complete list of devices 
compatible with this head unit. Refer to www.pandora. 
com/everywhere/mobile for devices compatible with the 
Pandora mobile application.
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Note: Pandora is an internet service, carrier and data 
charges may apply.
 to skip the current song. 
ll
/ II to temporarily stop playback.
l
/ II again to resume playback.
l
 to customize the station to play more songs like 
 to customize the station to play songs that are 
* Not available on all models.
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. (Note that select marine products 
carry a 2-year warranty. Please visit www.dualav.com for details.) 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 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: 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 
of the product. 
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 toll-free at 1-866-382-5476 or by email 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 
consequential damages.
Limited One-Year Warranty
 damage occurring during return shipment 
product. In no event shall the company be liable for indirect, incidental or 
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.
Dual Electronics Corp. 
Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476 
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM
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“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, 
respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of 
this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect 
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Namsung is under license. 
Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
wireless performance.
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