XDM270 INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL AM/FM/CD Receiver with Detachable Face
XDM270 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.
XDM270 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 XDM270 uses one 10 amp ATM fuse located beside the wiring connector.
XDM270 OPERATION Control Locations 1 19 4 2 18 3 17 4 5 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 Release 11 Preset 3 / Intro 2 Band / Go Back 12 Preset 2 / Random 3 Volume Knob 13 Preset 1 / Repeat 4 Power 14 Display 5 Eject 15 Tune / Track Up 6 USB Port 16 Tune / Track Down 7 Auxiliary Input 17 Mode 8 Preset 6 / Folder Up 18 Audio / Menu 9 Preset 5 / Folder Down 19 Mute 10 Preset 4 / Play / Pause 6 7
XDM270 OPERATION General Operation Faceplate Removal 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. Power On/Off Press or any other button (except EJECT) to turn the unit on. Press to turn the unit off. Mode Press MODE to select between AM/FM, CD player, auxiliary and USB. Modes of operation are shown in the display. NOTE: CD and USB modes will not appear unless a CD is inserted or USB device is connected.
XDM270 OPERATION General Operation - Setup Menu Menu Function Auto Station Store Local/Distance Tuning Tuner Frequency Spacing Options AUTO STORE LOCAL OFF LOCAL ON FREQ USA FREQ EURO Beep Confirmation AUX ON AUX OFF BEEP OFF BEEP ON Programmable TurnO n Volume PRO-VOL # Auxiliary Input Power on Message Scrolling Option Demonstration Mode 6 Action Press SELECT to seek and save 6 strong stations in the current band. (Tuner mode only) Activates distance tuning (Tuner mode only).
XDM270 OPERATION General Operation Audio Press AUDIO momentarily to select between Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader. BASS MIDDLE TREBLE BALANCE FADER EQ LOUD SOURCE LEVEL Bass Press AUDIO until BAS appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust ( -7 minimum / +7 maximum). Treble Press AUDIO until TRE appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust ( -7 minimum / +7 maximum). Balance Press AUDIO until BAL appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust (BAL 10L - BAL 10R).
XDM270 OPERATION CD Player Operation Insert CD Eject CD Track Select Fast Forward/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.
XDM270 OPERATION CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files Playing an MP3 CD Displaying Information When an MP3/WMA encoded disc is first inserted, “DISC READ" will appear in the display. Depending on the number of files and folders, this may take several seconds. Press DISP to select between song title, artist, file name, folder name, track number, and clock/elapsed time. “NO ARTIST” or "NO TITLE" will be displayed if the MP3/ WMA file contains no ID3 tag information.
XDM270 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).
XDM270 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.
XDM270 OPERATION USB 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 unit'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.
XDM270 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.
XDM270 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 name will only be displayed if included with the MP3/WMA file.
XDM270 OPERATION USB 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.
XDM270 OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem Unit will not turn on (no power) Unit has power (but no sound) Unit blows fuses Excessive skipping ERR FILE appears on display NO FILE appears on display Unit will not accept a disc 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 chass
XDM270 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.
XDM270 OPERATION Specifications CD Player Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz Channel separation @ 1kHz: >60dB D/A converter: 1 Bit FM Tuner Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: >30dB Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz AM Tuner Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz Usable sensitivity: <42dBu Frequency response: 30Hz-2.
XDM270 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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