AMB600W INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL AM/FM/CD Marine Receiver with Detachable Face Front and Rear Inputs
AMB600W 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.
AMB600W INSTALLATION Wiring Diagram RCA Preamp Connections REAR AUXILIARY INPUT REAR/SUB BLACK - Antenna Input Connect the vehicle antenna FRONT Remote Control Input (not used) SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Connection (tuner sold separately) BLACK Bluetooth Microphone Input Connect the included Bluetooth microphone. Bluetooth Microphone (must be connected for Bluetooth functionality) FUSE When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage.
AMB600W OPERATION Control Locations - Receiver 1 4 2 3 4 22 21 20 1 Power 12 Auxiliary Input 2 Release 13 Preset 6 / Folder Up 3 Talk 14 Preset 5 / Folder Down 4 Tune / Track Down 15 Preset 4 / Play / Pause 5 Tune / Track Up 16 Preset 3 / Intro 6 Volume (turn) or Select / Tag (push) 17 Preset 2 / Random 7 Mode Up 18 Preset 1 / Repeat 8 Mode Down 19 Display 9 Mode Indicator 20 Audio / Menu 10 Eject 21 Band / Escape 11 USB Port 22 End Call 5 7 6 19 8 1
AMB600W OPERATION Control Locations - Remote 1 2 3 4 5 21 6 20 7 19 8 18 9 10 17 11 16 12 15 13 14 1 Mute / Power 12 Key 8 2 Volume Up 13 End Call 3 Audio / Menu 14 Key 0 / Display 4 Select / Tag 15 Talk 5 Tune / Track Up 16 Key 7 / Key * 6 Volume Down 17 Preset 5 / Folder Down 7 Mode 18 8 Preset 3 / Intro 19 Preset 1 / Repeat 9 Preset 2 / Random 20 Band / Escape 10 Preset 6 / Folder Up 21 Tune / Track Down 11 Key 9 / Key # Preset 4 / Play / Pause 5
AMB600W OPERATION General Operation Power On/Off Changing Modes Press or any other button (except EJECT) to turn the unit on. Press to turn the unit off. Press MODE DOWN to cycle down or press MODE UP to cycle up through the following operating modes. A mode indicator located to the left of the LCD will point to the current mode of operation.
AMB600W OPERATION General Operation - Setup Menu Menu Function Auto Station Store Local/Distance Tuning Tuner Frequency Spacing Selectable iPod Control Loudness Options Action AUTO PGM STATIONS Press SELECT to seek and save 6 strong stations in the current band. (Tuner mode only) LOCAL OFF Activates distance tuning (Tuner mode only). LOCAL ON Activates local tuning for strong station reception only (Tuner mode only). FREQ'NCY USA Programs the unit to USA tuner spacing.
AMB600W OPERATION General Operation 12/24-hour Clock Audio 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). Press AUDIO momentarily to select between Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, Equalizer, Subwoofer and Source Volume Level.
AMB600W OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation Seek Tuning Manual Tuning nn ll nn ll Press TUNE or TUNE for more than one second to seek to the next strong station. Press and hold to advance quickly. Press TUNE or TUNE momentarily to change radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Band Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2 and WB bands. Storing and Recalling Station Presets Up to 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations can be stored.
AMB600W OPERATION SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Connections Connecting the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (sold separately) SiriusXM Satellite Radio operation requires the connection of the SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner (sold separately). Note: The SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner must have the SiriusXM logo to be compatible with the AMB600W. To connect the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner, follow the instructions provided with the tuner.
AMB600W OPERATION SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Operation Radio ID ll To view the Radio ID on the LCD, press TUNE or TUNE until channel 0 appears. The 8 character Radio ID will appear on the display. The Radio ID is also printed on the underside of the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner. nn Note: The Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, F.
AMB600W OPERATION SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Operation SiriusXM Setup Menu To access the SiriusXM setup menu options, press and hold AUDIO/MENU for more than 3 seconds, press AUDIO/MENU to cycle through menu options until "SIRIUSXM SETUP" appears, then press SELECT. Press AUDIO/MENU to cycle through the list of submenu options. Function Action Options Description EDIT CODE Parental Controls Delete Tags (iTunes Tagging) *Enter Code (default: 0000) Choose this option to program a new 4-digit code.
AMB600W OPERATION SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Operation Displayed Information Display Press DISP to cycle between the following options: (LINE 1) (LINE 2) CHANNEL NAME CATEGORY TITLE ARTIST CONTENT INFO CLOCK CHANNEL Displays the name of the SiriusXM channel. CATEGORY Displays the category type of the current channel. TITLE ARTIST INFO Displays the song title from the currently playing song. Displays the artist's name from the currently playing song.
AMB600W OPERATION iTunes® Tagging Operation Requirements Overview The iTunes Tagging feature of the AMB600W requires the optional SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (sold separately). iTunes Tagging allows the user to "Tag" songs that are playing on SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel and enables them to be purchased later through iTunes.
AMB600W OPERATION iTunes® Tagging Operation Troubleshooting Displayed Message Description There is a compatibility issue with the iPod device that is connected. Check the list of compatible iPod devices below. If the attached iPod device is compatible, update the firmware to the latest version using iTunes. Tags are being sent to the iPod device. This process can take several SENDING TAGS minutes depending on the number of Tags being sent.
AMB600W OPERATION CD Player Operation Insert CD Eject CD Track Select Fast Forward and Reverse Pause Intro Repeat Random CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility With the label facing up, insert a standard size CD into the CD slot. The CD will automatically begin playback. Press EJECT to eject the CD. The unit will change to previous mode of operation. If the disc is not removed within 10 seconds, the unit will reload the disc. The unit does not have to be turned on to eject CD.
AMB600W OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Playing an MP3/WMA Disc Displaying Information When an MP3/WMA encoded disc is first inserted, “MP3 CD READING” will appear in the display. Depending on the number of files and folders, this may take several seconds. Press DISP to select between the following display options.
AMB600W OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Folder/File Search Mode MP3/WMA CD mode features a file and folder search mode. This search allows navigating through folders to find a specific MP3 or WMA file for playback. Step 1 Press SELECT to enter the file/folder search mode. A list of all the folders on the CD will be displayed. Note: Any files located in the root directory will be located in the folder named "ROOT". Press SELECT to view the files on the root folder.
AMB600W OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Folder Access Press to select the previous folder. Press to select the next folder. *Folder access is only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with more than one folder. Repeat Press RPT to enter the Repeat menu, then turn the volume knob to select one of the following options: • ALL - Plays all tracks on CD. • SONG - Continuously repeats selected track. • FOLDER - Continuously repeats all files in selected folder.
AMB600W OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Media Compatibility The following types of discs/files are compatible: • CD-ROM (ISO), CD-R, CD-RW • CD-DA • MP3 data • WMA data The following types of discs/files are not compatible: • WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management).
AMB600W OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Additional MP3/WMA Information An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping. When playing a disc recorded with regular audio files (CD-DA or .WAV) and MP3/WMA files, the unit will play the MP3/WMA files only. Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played. Only WMA files with filename extension (.wma) can be played.
AMB600W OPERATION USB/SD Card Operation Connecting a USB Device (sold separately) To play MP3/WMA files from most USB mass storage devices, line up the USB connector and insert the USB device into the AMB600W's USB port. Connect an SD Card (sold separately) To play MP3/WMA files from an SD Card, insert an SD card into the SD card slot, located behind the front panel. Insert the SD card with the label facing up, and press the card until it clicks into place.
AMB600W OPERATION USB/SD Card Operation Displaying Information When a file is accessed, the clock and elapsed time will be displayed. Press DISP momentarily to select between song title, artist, file name, folder name, track number and clock/ elapsed time. "NO TITLE" will be displayed if no song title information is available. "NO ARTIST" will be displayed if no artist information is available. Title Icon: TITLE This icon will illuminate when the song title is displayed.
AMB600W OPERATION USB/SD Card Operation Character Support Maximum character display information • Track name – 32 character maximum • Directory name – 32 character maximum • *Song title – 32 character maximum • *Artist name – 32 character maximum *Song title and artist name will only be displayed if included with the MP3/WMA file.
AMB600W OPERATION USB/SD Card Operation Additional MP3/WMA Information Sampling Frequency Rates MP3 WMA Transfer Bit rates MP3 WMA Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played. Only WMA files with filename extension (.wma) can be played. Do not attempt to play non-MP3/WMA files with the MP3/WMA extension.
AMB600W OPERATION Operation of iPod/iPhone Connecting an iPod/iPhone Device USB Connection Using the "dock connector to USB" sync cable (provided with the iPod/iPhone device), plug the USB cable into the AMB600W's USB port. Once connected, playback will begin automatically.
AMB600W OPERATION Operation of iPod/iPhone Controlling a Device: Full Control - Music Search Menu The AMB600W features a powerful music search that simplifies the searching process. Follow the steps below to find the desired song: Begin Searching Press SELECT to begin the search. The main search menu will appear. Select a Category Turn the volume knob to select between artists, albums, songs, playlists, podcasts and audiobooks. Press SELECT to select the desired search category.
AMB600W OPERATION Operation of iPod/iPhone Controlling a Device: Manual Control When the control of iPod/iPhone feature is set to "MANUAL" in the iPod Menu, use the following functions to control the device: Manual Control for iPod When "MANUAL" control is selected from the iPod 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 iPhone device.
AMB600W OPERATION Bluetooth® Operation Pairing a Device Preparation Pairing a New Device Before you can use a Bluetooth device, it must be paired and connected. Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your device before you begin the pairing process. The AMB600W broadcasts the pairing signal constantly when no devices are currently connected. Complete the pairing sequence from your Bluetooth device. Refer to the owner's manual for your device for more details.
AMB600W OPERATION Bluetooth® Operation Making a Phone Call Manual Dialing • Press once. "Enter Phone Number" will be shown, then an "_" will appear on the display. • Using the remote control, enter the phone number using the 0-9 buttons. Press on the remote control or AMB600W front panel to begin dialing. Note: Placing a phone call from your cell phone will also use the Bluetooth function of the AMB600W.
AMB600W OPERATION Bluetooth® Operation During a Phone Call Volume Microphone Mute Audio Transfer Call Waiting Call Hold Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume level during a phone call. Bluetooth mode has a separate volume level from the main volume of other modes. The AMB600W will remember the volume level in Bluetooth mode and always return to the last volume level for each phone call. Press MUTE during a phone call to turn the AMB600W's external microphone off.
AMB600W OPERATION Bluetooth® Operation Streaming Audio Operation The AMB600W supports A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile) wireless streaming audio from your Bluetooth mobile device directly to your head unit. You can also control your music from the front panel of the head unit using AVRCP (audio video remote control profile). Notes: • To stream music to your head unit, your mobile device must support the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles.
AMB600W WARRANTY Limited One Year Warranty 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. Dual Electronics Corp.
AMB600W OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem Unit will not turn on (no power) Unit has power (but no sound) Cause Action Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Black wire not connected Fuse blown Speaker wires not connected Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC) One or more speaker wires touching each other or touching chassis ground Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground Speaker wires touching chassis ground Incorrect fuse rating Unit is
AMB600W OPERATION Specifications CD Player Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz Channel separation @ 1kHz: >65dB D/A converter: 1 Bit FM Tuner Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 40dB Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz AM Tuner Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz Usable sensitivity: 22uV Frequency response: 30Hz-2.
AMB600W OPERATION 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.
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