MGH17BT INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL AM/FM Gauge Hole Receiver Front and Rear Inputs
MGH17BT INSTALLATION Mounting 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 • Once a suitable location has been determined, drill the hole and secure the stereo using the metal mounting bracket.
MGH17BT INSTALLATION Installation Installation D C A 3 Inch Hole B E Mounting the Radio 1. Choose a mounting location on the dash board or instrument panel that will allow room behind to run radio cables to the power source. Consider how you will use the AUX IN, LINE OUT and USB connectors and route the appropriate extension cables to an accessible area. 2. Cut a hole in the dash board using the template provided in the back of this manual. At least 3 3/4” depth is needed to mount the radio.
MGH17BT OPERATION Wiring USBØ5(BLACK) ANTØ3(BLACK) WHITE MOLDING FUSE 2P RCA CABLE(GRAY) RED MOLDNNG USB ANT REAR LINE OUT WHITE MOLDING 2P RCA CABLE(YELLOW) RED MOLDNNG AUX PHONE JACK(Ø3.
MGH17BT OPERATION Control Locations 4 5 3 6 1 Power 2 Mute 3 Band / Go Back / Display 4 Tune Down 5 Tune Up 6 Play / Pause / Presets 7 Select 8 Volume Up 9 Volume Down 10 Mode 11 Audio / Menu 2 1 11 7 10 9 1 2 8 3 4 17 16 5 1 Mode 10 Preset 6 / Folder Up 6 2 Volume Up 11 Display 7 3 Power 12 Mute 15 8 4 Select 13 Preset 5 / Folder Down 14 9 5 Tune / Track Up 14 Preset 4 / Play / Pause 10 6 Volume Down 15 Preset 1 / Repeat 11 7 Audio / Men
MGH17BT OPERATION General Operation Power On/Off Mode Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold unit off. to turn the Press MODE to select between AM/FM, auxiliary, USB and Bluetooth. Modes of operation are shown in the display. NOTE: USB mode will not appear unless a USB device is connected. Auxiliary Inputs Volume Adjust volume using the VOL+ or VOL- buttons. Display Press DISP to select between clock and different types of information, such as radio frequency or MP song information.
MGH17BT OPERATION General Operation - Setup Menu Menu Function Auto Station Store Local/Distance Tuning Tuner Frequency Spacing Options Action AUTO STORE Press SELECT to seek and save 6 strong stations in the current band. (Tuner mode only) Activates distance tuning (Tuner mode only). Activates local tuning for strong station reception only (Tuner mode only). Programs the unit to USA tuner spacing. (200kHz for FM and 10kHz for AM). (Tuner mode only) Programs the unit to European tuner spacing.
MGH17BT OPERATION General Operation Audio Press AUDIO/MENU momentarily to select between Bass, Middle, Treble, Balance, Fader, Loudness, EQ and Stereo/Mono BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER LOUD EQ STEREO / MONO Bass Press AUDIO/MENU until BASS appears then press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum). Middle Press AUDIO/MENU until MIDDLE appears then press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).
MGH17BT OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation Seek Tuning Press TUNE nn or TUNE ll for more than one second to seek to the next strong station. Manual Tuning Press TUNE nn or TUNE ll momentarily to change 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.
MGH17BT OPERATION USB Operation Connecting a USB Device (sold separately) To play MP3 files from most USB mass storage devices, line up the USB connector and insert the USB device into the MGH17BT's USB port. Playing Music When a USB device is first connected, “USB READ” will appear in the display and playback will begin momentarily. Depending on the number of files and folders, it may take several seconds for the device to begin playing.
MGH17BT OPERATION USB Operation Displaying Information When a file is accessed, the clock and elapsed time will be displayed. Press DISP momentarily to select beween 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. Song Title Icon This icon will illuminate when the song title is displayed.
MGH17BT OPERATION USB 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 ne will only be displayed if included with the MP3 file.
MGH17BT OPERATION USB Operation Additional MP3Information Sampling Frequency Rates MP3 Transfer Bit rates MP3 Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played. Do not attempt to play non-MP3 files with the MP3 extension. 8kHz ~ 48kHz 32kbps ~ 320kbps constant Variable bit rates Note: Some files may not play or be displayed correctly, depending on sampling rates and bit rates. MP3 Tag Display ID3 tags Version 1.0 to 2.
MGH17BT OPERATION Bluetooth Operation Pairing a Device Preparation 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. Pairing a New Device The MGH17BT 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. The device name is "MGH17BT".
MGH17BT OPERATION Bluetooth Operation Streaming Audio Operation The MGH17BT 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). • To stream music to your head unit, your mobile device must support the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth profiles. Check the owner's manual of your mobile device for details.
MGH17BT OPERATION Weather Band Operation Manual Tuning Press TUNE ll or TUNE nn momentarily to seek the next weather band station. Band 16 Press BAND to select weather band (WB).
MGH17BT 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 Check connection to ground Replace fuse Check connections at speakers Insulate all bare speaker wires from eac
MGH17BT OPERATION 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.
MGH17BT OPERATION Specifications 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.
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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Mounting & Wiring Once a suitable location has been determined. drill the hole and secure the stereo using the metal mounting bracket. If the bracket needs to be shortened. remove the appropriate number of breakaway segments using a pair of pliers.
Installation ,-' ,, .. ,, E 3 In ~--Mounting the Radio 1. Choose a mounting location on the dash board or instrument panel that will allow room behind to run radio cables to the power source. Consider how you will use the AUX IN. LINE OUT and USB connectors and route the appropriate extension cables to an accessible area. 2. Cut a hole in the dash board using the template provided in the back of this manual. At least 3 3/4" depth is needed to mount the radio.
General Operation Power On/Off Changing Modes Volume Mute Auxiliary Inputs Display Press the ~ button to turn the unit on. Press and hold ~ to turn unit off. Press MODE to select between AM/FM. Auxiliary. and USB. Modes of operation are shown in the display. Adjust volume using volume up/down key. Press ® to silence the audio. Press ® again to resume listening at the previously selected volume. Insert RCA cables into the rear AUX-IN connectors.
AM/FM Tuner Operation Seek Tuning Press TUNE ◄◄ or TUNE ►► for more than one second to seek to the next strong station. Manual Tuning Press TUNE ◄◄ or TUNE ►► momentarily to move radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and hold to advance quickly. Band Press BAND to select between FM 1. FM2. FM3. AM 1 AM2. and Weather Band (WB). 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.
USB Operation Playing MP3 Files To play MP3 files. insert a USB device containing MP3 files. Track Select Press TUNE ►► to skip to the beginning of the next song. Press TUNE ◄◄ to return to the beginning of the current song. Pressing TUNE ◄◄ again skips to the beginning of the previous song. Fast Forward and Reverse Pause Folder Access (IR remote control only Repeat/Random /Intro Press and hold TUNE ►► or TUNE ◄◄ to fast forward or reverse a track. Press ►/ II to temporarily stop playback.
Bluetooth® Operation Preparation Before using a Bluetooth device. it must be paired and connected. Ensure that Bluetooth is activated on your device before beginning the pairing process. Pairing a New Device 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.
Weather Band Operation Manual Tuning Band Press TUNE ◄◄ or TUNE ►► momentarily to seek the next weather band station. Press BAND to select Weather Band(WB) •••••••••••••••• To download the complete Owner's Manual for your radio. please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
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. agrees. at our option. during the warranty period. to repair any defect in material or workmanship or to furnish an equal new.
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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