Dual XDM27BT Bluetooth AM/FM Receiver Installation Manual (2024)

Installation

Preparation

A metal bracket is required for installation (not supplied).

Typical Front-Load Mounting Method

Refer to the user manual for instructions on mounting theXDM27BT receiver.

Wiring Diagram

The unit uses one 10 amp ATC fuse located beside the wiringconnector. When replacing the fuse, ensure that the new fuse is ofthe correct type and amperage to avoid damaging the radio. Connectthe antenna to the antenna connector.

Operation

Control Locations

The XDM27BT receiver has various control locations that includepreset buttons, power/mute button, mode selector, tune/trackbuttons, volume knob, reset button, Bluetooth talk button,auxiliary input port, USB port, AS/PS button, display, and folderup/down buttons.

General Operation

• To turn the unit on/off, press the power/mute button.
• Press MODE to select between Radio, USB, Auxiliary Input, andBluetooth modes.
• Adjust volume using the volume knob (00-40).
• Press the mute button to silence the audio and press it againto resume listening at the previously selected volume.
• To insert a 3.5mm cable in the unit's front AUX port, use anauxiliary input.
• Press the reset button to reset the unit back to the factorysettings if abnormal operation occurs.
• To set the clock, press DISP with the unit on and follow theinstructions on how to adjust the hours and minutes.
• Press DISP to toggle display between various displayedinformation.
• Press the volume knob momentarily to select between audiofunctions and hold it for more than two seconds to select betweenthe menu functions.

AM/FM Tuner Operation

• Press TUNE or TUNE to seek to the previous or next strongstation.
• Press and hold TUNE or TUNE to enter manual tuning mode, thenpress TUNE or TUNE momentarily to change radio frequency up or downone step at a time. Press and hold TUNE or TUNE to advancequickly.
• Press BAND to select between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2 bands.Up to six presets can be programmed for each band, enabling up to18 FM stations and 12 AM stations to be stored in memory.
• To store a station, select the desired band and station. Pressand 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 thecorresponding preset button.
• Press and hold AS/PS for more than 2 seconds to store 18 FMstations and 12 AM stations automatically.

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XDM27BTINSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUALAM/FM Receiver with BluetoothXDM27BT INSTALLATIONPreparationPlease 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 fromdirect 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. · Insert the supplied keys into the slots as shown, and slide the unit out of the mountingsleeve. · 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 wiringharness adapter (sold separately). · Test for correct operation and slide into mounting sleeve to secure. · Snap trim ring into place.Metal Bracket (not supplied)TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD MOUNTING METHOD2XDM27BT INSTALLATIONWiring Diagram10 AMP AGC FuseFUSEWhen replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse coulddamage the radio. The unit uses one 10 amp ATC fuse located beside the wiringconnector.Antenna Connector3XDM27BT OPERATIONControl Locations1192183174165151467891011 12 131 Preset 1 / Play/Pause 2 Preset 2 / Intro 3 Preset 3 / Repeat 4 Power / Mute 5 Mode 6 Tune / Track Down 7 Tune / Track Up 8 Voice Activation 9 Microphone 10 Volume Knob11 Reset 12 Bluetooth Talk 13 Auxiliary Input 14 USB Port 15 AS/PS 16 Display 17 Preset 6 / Folder Up 18 Preset 5 / Folder Down 19 Preset 4 / Random4XDM27BT OPERATIONGeneral OperationPower On/Off Press the button to turn the unit on. Press again to turn the unit off.Changing Modes Press MODE to select between Radio, USB, Auxiliary Input and Bluetooth. Modes of operation are shown in the display.Volume Adjust volume using the volume knob (00-40).Mute Press to silence the audio. Press again to resume listening at the previously selected volume.Auxiliary Inputs Insert a 3.5mm cable in the unit's front AUX port.Reset Press the RESET button to reset the unit back to the factory settings if abnormal operation occurs. The reset button islocated on the front panel.Setting the ClockWith the unit on, press DISP to display clock time. Press and hold DISP until the hours begins to flash, then release.Turn the Volume knob to adjust the hours, then press the DISP, the minutes begins to flash, Turn the Volume knob to adjust the minutes.Press DISP momentarily to save the selected time.DisplayPress DISP to toggle display between various displayed information.Audio / MenuPress the volume knob momentarily to select between audio functions.Press and hold the volume knob for more than two seconds to select between the menu functions.Rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust or activate the desired function/audio.5XDM27BT OPERATIONAM/FM Tuner OperationSeek Tuning Manual Tuningnn ll Press TUNE or TUNE to seek to the previous ornext strong station.Press and hold TUNE or TUNE to enter manualnn nnll ll tuning mode, then press TUNE or TUNEmomentarily to change radio frequency up or down onenn ll step at a time. Press and hold TUNE or TUNEtoadvance quickly.BandPress 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.Storing PresetsUp 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.Recalling Presets Preset stations can be recalled any time by pressing the corresponding preset button.Automatically Store Press and hold AS/PS for more than 2 seconds to store 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations automatically.Preset Scan Stations Press AS/PS to recall each preset staion that stored in the (Dual iPlug P2 APP Only) memories in each band.6XDM27BT OPERATIONPlaying MP3 Files Track SelectFast Forward and ReversePauseUSB OperationTo play MP3 files, insert a USB device containing MP3 files.Press TUNElnln Press TUNEto skip to the beginning of the next track. to skip to the beginning of the previoustrack.ll nn Press and hold TUNE or TUNEto fast forward orreverse a track.Press / II to temporarily stop USB playback.ll Press / II again to resume playback.Folder AccessFolders can be found by pressing Folder Up or Folder Down. About one second after the folder name is displayed, the first file under the selected folder will be displayed and playback will begin.Repeat Press RPT to toggle between RPT ALL and RPT ONE. · RPT ALL - Plays all tracks on USB device. · RPT ONE - Continuously repeats selected track.Random Press RDM to play tracks in random order; press again to cancel the RDM function.Intro Press INT to play the first 10 seconds of each track; press again to cancel the INT function.7XDM27BT OPERATIONBluetooth OperationPreparation 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 DeviceThe 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.The device name is "Dual Media Player". The Bluetooth passcode is "1234".Note: The head unit can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed.Streaming Audio TroubleshootingThe head unit supports A2DP wireless streaming audio from a Bluetooth mobile device directly to your head unit. The following functions can be used to control the music:ll · Pressto skip to the next available audio track.nn · Pressto skip to the previous audio track.l · Press / II to toggle between play and pause during playback.8XDM27BT OPERATIONDual iPlug P2 Smart App Remote ControlUse the Dual iPlug P2 Smart App Remote Control on an Apple or Android smartphone to control the receiver via Bluetooth. Change the mode, station, song, volume, and settings directly from your smartphone without being in the receiver's line-of-sight. Download the Dual iPlug P2 Smart App Remote Control from Apple App Store or Google Play Store and install it on your smartphone or tablet (QR code download link on the right).Voice ActivationYour receiver is designed with an easy access voice activation button to use Siri® or the Google AssistantTM via your car's Bluetooth. Interact with your smartphone assistant whileyou drive with only the push of a button! Bluetooth should be paired between your smartphone and the receiver. Press the voice activation button, and the receiver will switch into Bluetooth mode, This will activate Siri® or Google AssistantTM on your smartphone. You will need to manually switch back to the previous or desired mode once this operation is terminated.Front 3.5mm Aux InputConnect an optional audio source into the 3.5mm (front panel) input. Select auxiliary input from the Main Menu to listen to audio. Adjust volume on the external audio source as needed (if connected to the headphone output of the device).9XDM27BT OPERATIONLimited One Year WarrantyThis 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, renewed or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary) in exchange without charges, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase. Subsequent replacement products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period.Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser for products purchased from an authorized Dual dealer and used in the U.S.A.What is covered? This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered: software, installation/removal costs, damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product modification, improper installation, incorrect line voltage, unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product, or damage occurring during return shipment of the product. Specific license conditions and copyright notices for the software can be found via www.dualav.com.What to do? 1. Before you call for service, check thetroubleshooting guide in your owner's manual. A slight adjustment of any custom controls may save you a service call.2. If you require service during the warranty period, you must carefully pack the product (preferably in the original package) and ship it by prepaid transportation with a copy of the original receipt from the retailer to an authorized service center.3. Please describe your problem in writing and include your name, a return UPS shipping address (P.O. Box not acceptable), and a daytime phone number with your shipment.4. For more information and for the location of the nearest authorized service center please contact us by one of the following methods:· Call us toll-free at 1-866-382-5476 · E-mail us at [emailprotected]Exclusion of Certain Damages: This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any and all other warranties, expressed or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability, right, claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether or not arising from the company's negligence, actual or imputed. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any other liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall the company be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages.10XDM27BT OPERATIONTroubleshootingProblemUnit will not turn on (no power)Unit has power (but no sound)Unit blows fusesNO FILE appears on displayNO SUPPORT appears on displayCauseActionYellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Black wire not connected Fuse blown Speaker wires not connectedOne or more speaker wires touching each other or touching chassis groundYellow or red wire touching chassis groundSpeaker wires touching chassis ground Incorrect fuse ratingCheck connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC)Check connection to ground Replace fuseCheck connections at speakers Insulate all bare speaker wiresfrom each other and chassis groundCheck for pinched wireCheck for pinched wire Use fuse with correct ratingNo playable MP3 files found on the deviceCheck the device for valid MP3 filesAn invalid ID3 tag version is presentVersion 1.0 to 2.0 ID3 tags are supported.11XDM27BT OPERATIONSpecificationsFM TunerTuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: >30dB Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHzAM TunerTuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz Usable sensitivity: <42dBu Frequency response: 30Hz-2.2kHzGeneralSpeaker output impedance: 4 ohms Line output voltage: 2 Volts RMS Dimensions: 7" x 3.9" x 2.5" (178 x 99 x 63.5 mm)Design and specifications subject to change without notice.CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications (reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz)Power Output: 16 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)12XDM27BT OPERATIONFCC ComplianceThis 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.13Dual Electronics Corp. Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476www.dualav.com ©2020 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved.Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.NSA0420-V01

References

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