Installation
AM/FM Tuner Operation
Quick Start Guide
For Mechless and CD Receivers
Not all features listed in this QSG
are available on all models.
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Step 1:
Insert the mounting sleeve into the
installation kit or dashboard.
Step 2:
Bend multiple mounting tabs around
the mounting sleeve until the mounting
sleeve is secure.
Step 3:
Connect all wiring harnesses and slide
the head unit into the mounting sleeve
until it clicks into place.
Using the existing
brackets or the brackets
supplied with the
installation kit, mount
the brackets to the sides
of the head unit with the
screws supplied with the
head unit.
To download the complete Owner’s Manual for your radio,
please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
Seek Tuning
Manual Tuning
Band
Storing Presets
Recalling Presets
Press
TUNE
nn
or
TUNE
ll
for more than one
second to seek to the next strong station.
Press
TUNE
nn
or
TUNE
ll
momentarily to move
radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and
hold to advance quickly.
Press
BAND
to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1
and AM2 bands. 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.
Up to 18 FM and 12 AM stations can be stored. To store
a station, select the desired band and station. Press and
hold the desired preset button (1-6) for more than two
seconds. When stored, the preset number will appear in
the display.
Preset stations can be recalled any time by pressing the
corresponding preset button.
Mounting the Head Unit:
ISO mounting
Mounting the Head Unit:
Typical DIN mounting
Mounting Sleeve
Dashboard or
Installation Kit
Single DIN
Mounting Sleeve
Dashboard or Installation Kit
Mounting Tabs
Single DIN
New
Radio
Existing
Brackets
Decorative
Bezel
Decorative
Bezel
New
Radio
Single DIN
Double DIN
Existing
Brackets
Mounting Sleeve
Dashboard or Installation Kit
Head Unit
Single DIN
Installation
Before You Start
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Consult a qualified technician for instructions. Dual always recommends
professional installation.
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Disconnect negative battery terminal.
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Remove trim ring from unit (if installed).
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Remove 2 transit screws located on top of the unit (if applicable).
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Insert the removal keys, and remove the mounting sleeve from the head unit.
Note:
Most vehicles require an installation kit, wiring harness and/or antenna
adapter (all sold separately) to properly install the head unit in the vehicle.
Installation Process
1. Carefully remove the existing head unit.
2. Connect wiring harness. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.
3. Mount the head unit using the mounting sleeve or ISO brackets (depending
on your vehicle’s dashboard).
4. Connect wiring harness and antenna. Test the head unit for correct operation.
5. Slide into mounting sleeve to secure, or mount the ISO brackets to the
vehicle.
6. Snap trim ring into place.
Wiring Connections
The chart below the connection for each wire in the wiring harness.
Color
Connection
Red
12V Ignition / Accessory
Yellow
12V Battery / Memory
Black
Ground
Blue
Power Antenna / Amp Turn-on
Grey
Right Front (+)
Grey/Black
Right Front (-)
White
Left Front (+)
White/Black
Left Front (-)
Violet
Right Rear (+)
Violet/Black
Right Rear (-)
Green
Left Rear (+)
Green/Black
Left Rear (-)
Fuse
:
When replacing the fuse, make
sure new fuse is the correct type
and amperage. Using an incorrect
fuse could damage the radio.
Tip:
When a suitable ground wire is
not present in the vehicle wiring
harness, connect the black ground
wire to the vehicle chassis.
CD Operation*
* Not available on all models.
To download the complete Owner’s Manual for your radio,
please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
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. Playback will begin automatically.
Press
EJECT
(located behind the front panel) to eject the
CD. The unit will change to previous mode of operation.
Press TUNE
ll
to skip to the beginning of the next
track. Press TUNE
nn
to return to the beginning of the
current track. Pressing TUNE
nn
again skips to the
beginning of the previous track.
Press and hold
TUNE
ll
or
TUNE
nn
to fast forward
or reverse a track.
Press
l
/
II
to temporarily stop CD playback.
Press
l
/
II
again to resume playback.
Press
INT
to access the Intro menu, then turn the volume
knob to select one of the following:
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OFF - Cancels the INT function.
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ALL - Plays the first 10 seconds of each track.
Press
RPT
to access the Repeat menu, then turn the
volume knob to select one of the following:
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ALL - Plays all tracks on CD.
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TRACK - Continuously repeats selected track.
Press
RDM
to access the Random menu, then turn
the volume knob to select one of the following:
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OFF - Cancels the RDM function.
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ALL - Plays all tracks in random order.
Some CD-Rs and CD-RWs may be incompatible
with this unit, depending on media type and
recording method. Refer to the online owner’s
manual for details.
General Operation
To download the complete Owner’s Manual for your radio,
please visit www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php.
Power On/Off
Faceplate Removal
Changing Modes
Volume
Mute
Auxiliary Inputs
Reset
Setting the Clock
Display
Audio / Menu
Press the button to turn the unit on. Press again to
turn unit off.
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.
Press
MODE
to select between AM/FM, CD player,
auxiliary front/rear, USB and operation of iPod/iPhone.
Modes of operation are shown in the
display.
Adjust volume using volume knob.
Press
to silence the audio. Press
again to resume
listening at the previously selected volume.
Insert a 3.5mm cable in the units front AUX port, or RCA
cables into the rear AUX-IN connectors.
Press the
RESET
button to reset the unit back to the
factory settings if abnormal operation occurs. The reset
button is located behind the front panel.
With the unit on, press and hold
DISP
until the clock
begins to flash, then release. Press
TUNE
nn
to adjust
the hours and
TUNE
ll
to adjust the minutes. Press
DISP
momentarily to save the selected time.
Press
DISP
to toggle display between various displayed
information.
Press and hold
AUDIO/MENU
for more than three
seconds to access the setup menu. Press
AUDIO/MENU
momentarily to select between the menu functions and
rotate the
volume knob
left/right to adjust or activiate the
desired function.
To download the complete,
model-specific manual, please visit
www.dualav.com/support/manuals.php
or call 1-866-382-5476,
9AM-5PM EST (Monday-Friday).