
XDM6825
INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Detach Face

XDM6825 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 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.
• Mount the iplug™ adapter to any
smooth clean surface using the
supplied double-sided tape or
#2 x 3/8” Phillips head screws.
TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN MOUNTING METHOD
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XDM6825 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 XDM6825 uses one
10 amp ATM fuse located
beside the wiring connector.
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XDM6825 OPERATION
Control Locations
8
9 10 11
4
1 2
20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
3
1921 18 17 16 15 14 13 12
Release
Band/Play/Pause
Volume
Mode/Search
Preset 4
Preset 1/Repeat
Preset 5/Folder Down
Preset 2/Random
Preset 3/Intro
Eject
Preset 6/Folder Up
5 6
EQ/9
12
Loudness
13
Display/0
14
Tuner Scan/8
15
Mute
16
Local/Distance/7
17
Auto Store/Preset Scan/Enter
18
Power
19
20
Tune/Track Down
21
Tune/Track Up
7
The XDM6825 allows playback of your favorite MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and
CD-RW discs. Its powerful on-board DSP processor decodes the compressed audio while
maintaining near-CD sound quality. An internal SRAM buffer provides ESP (Electronic
Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping and allows alphanumeric or direct track
search - even while a song is currently playing!
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XDM6825 OPERATION
General Operation
Faceplate Removal
Semi-permanent
Faceplate Installation
Power On/Off
Mode
Loudness
Volume
Programmable
Turn-On Volume
Preset EQ Curves
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.
Remove trim ring and install supplied #1 x 7/32” Phillips
head screw through left side of mounting frame into faceplate.
Press POWER or any other button (except eject) to turn the
unit on. Inserting a disc will turn the unit on automatically.
Press POWER to turn the unit off.
Press MODE to select between tuner, CD player and auxiliary
input. Modes of operation are indicated in the display.
Press LOUD to activate and deactivate the loudness contour
curve. Activating this feature will enhance the bass and
treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
Adjust volume using rotary encoder (00-46).
Press and hold
selected volume level. "P-VOL" and the current volume level
will momentarily appear in the display.
Press EQ to select between POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC, BEAT,
ROCK and OFF (default) equalization curves. Any adjustment
to the Bass or Treble settings automatically cancels the
current EQ curve (if one is selected).
POWER for 3 seconds to program currently
Display
Set the Clock
12/24-hour Clock
Press DISP to select between clock and radio frequency
(tuner mode), clock and CD track/elapsed time (CD mode), or
clock and AUX (AUX mode).
With the unit on, press and hold
to flash, then release. Press
hours and
momentarily to save the selected time.
The clock will display 12-hour AM/PM time in USA frequency
spacing mode (PM 10
mode, the clock will display 24-hour time (22:00).
TUNE
to adjust the minutes. Press DISP
ll
:
00). In European frequency spacing
DISP until the clock begins
TUNE
to adjust the
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XDM6825 OPERATION
General Operation
Programmable Display
Priority
Programmable Clock
Priority
Reset
In tuner mode, press and hold DISP then press TUNE
to select function priority display. “FREQ” will momentarily
appear in the display.
Note:
"FUNC" will appear in CD or AUX modes.
Radio frequency (tuner mode), CD track/elapsed time (CD
mode) or AUX (AUX mode) will be displayed by default.
Note:
When playing MP3/WMA files, the track number/elapsed
time, track name, directory name, title, artist, album, year
or comment will be displayed by default. Clock is accessed
by pressing
Press and hold
display priority. “TIME” will momentarily appear in the
display. Clock will be displayed by default. Radio frequency,
CD track/elapsed time or MP3/WMA file information is
accessed by pressing
Programs unit to display clock/no clock when unit is off.
Press and hold
priority on/off. “CLK ON” or “CLK OFF” will momentarily
appear in the display.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
upon initial installation or if abnormal operation occurs.
The reset button is located behind the faceplate.
DISP momentarily.
DISP then press TUNE
DISP momentarily.
MODE then press PRESET 1 to select clock
to select time
nn
RESET the unit
ll
Confirmation Beep
Mute
6
Press and hold rotary encoder for 3 seconds to turn
confirmation beep on/off.
Press MUTE to silence the audio. “MUTE” will flash in the
display. Press
MUTE again to cancel.