MXD136BT
INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
AM/FM Marine Receiver with Bluetooth
MXD136BT INSTALLATION
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.
KEYS
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING KIT
MOUNTING
SLEEVE
HEAD
UNIT
OR DASHBOARD
TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD
DIN MOUNTING METHOD
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MXD136BT INSTALLATION
Wiring Diagram
Antenna
Connector
10 AMP
AGC Fuse
FUSE
When replacing the fuse,
make sure new fuse is the
correct type and amperage.
Using an incorrect fuse could
damage the radio.
The unit uses one
10 amp AGC fuse located
in-line.
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MXD136BT OPERATION
General Operation
Power On/Off
Mode
Display
Reset
Set the Clock
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, Bluetooth
or auxiliary input modes. Modes of operation are
indicated in the display. USB mode will not appear
unless a USB device is connected.
The radio frequency (tuner mode) or MP3 title/track
information (USB mode) will be shown by default. Press
DISP to display the clock. The default display will return
after five seconds.
When in USB mode, the display will alternate between
track number/elapsed time and available MP3
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 in the top right
corner.
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.
Auxiliary Input
Volume
Preset EQ Curves
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: Pop, Jazz, Classic, Beat, 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.
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MXD136BT OPERATION
General Operation
Audio / Menu
Bass
Treble
Balance
Fader
Loudness
EQ
Stereo / Mono
Press the volume knob to select between Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fader, Loudness, Distance and Stereo.
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
FADER LOUDNESS
EQ
STEREO
Press the volume knob until BASS appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
(-7 minimum / +7 maximum)
Press the volume knob until TREBLE 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.
L10 (left) to R10 (right). "EVEN" represents equal balance.
Press the volume knob until FADER appears.
Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust.
R10 (rear) to F10 (front) "EVEN" 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.
Press EQ, then turn the volume knob to cycle through the
equalization curves: FLAT (default), POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC,
BEAT, ROCK and USER. Any manual adjustment to the Bass
or Treble settings are automatically saved as USER.
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.
Audible Beep
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.
Area Selection
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.
12/24-Hour Clock
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).
Setup Menu
Press and hold AUDIO for moe than 3 seconds to access the
setup menu. Press AUDIO momentarily to select between
the menu functions and rotate the volume knob left/right to
adjust or activate the desired function.
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