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XDM6820
INSTALLATION/OWNERS MANUAL
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Detach Face
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XDM6820 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 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 mounting sleeve.
• Install mounting sleeve into
opening, bending tabs to secure.
• Connect wiring harness and
antenna, (consult a qualified
technician if you are unsure) KEYS
• Certain vehicles may require an
installation kit and/or wiring
harness adapter (sold separately).
• Test for correct operation and slide
into mounting sleeve to secure.
• Snap trim ring into place.
• Mount the iplug™ adapter to any
smooth clean surface using the
supplied double-sided tape or
#2 x 3/8" Phillips head screws.
HEX BOLT
SECURITY
LED
RESET
BUTTON
MOUNTING STRAP
HEX NUT
PLAIN WASHER
SPRING WASHER
TAPPING SCREW
MOUNTING SLEEVE
TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN MOUNTING METHOD
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Wiring Diagram
Antenna Connector
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YELLOW Auxiliary Input
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Interface Cable
(included)
Connect to audio output
of portable media player, etc.
(not included)
FUSE
When replacing the fuse,
make sure new fuse is the
correct type and amperage.
Using an incorrect fuse
could damage the radio.
The XDM6820 uses one
10 amp ATM fuse located
beside the wiring connector.
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XDM6820 OPERATION
Control Locations
(T) Release
(T) Power
(T) Volume
(T) Band/Play/Pause
(T) Mode/Search
(T) Auto Store/Preset Scan/Enter
(T) Tune/Track Down
(?) Eject
(T) Tune/Track Up
@ Display/0
® EQ/9
(J2) Tuner Scan/8
(13) Local/Distance/7
(u) Preset 6/Folder Up
(j?) Preset 5/Folder Down
(U) Preset 4
(U) Preset 3/lntro
(jfj) Preset 2/Random
@ Preset 1 /Repeat
(20) Audio
(2T) Loudness
@ Mute
MP3
The XDM6820 allows playback of your favorite MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and
CD-RW discs. Its powerful on-board DSP processor decodes the compressed audio while
maintaining near-CD sound quality. An internal SRAM buffer provides ESP (Electronic
Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping and allows alphanumeric or direct track
search - even while a song is currently playing!
XDM6820 OPERATION ]Tj|
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.
Semi-permanent
Faceplate Installation
Remove trim ring and install supplied #1 x 7/32" Phillips
head screw through left side of mounting frame into faceplate.
Power On/Off
Press POWER or any other button (except eject) to turn the
unit on. Inserting a disc will turn the unit on automatically.
Press POWER to turn the unit off.
Mode
Press MODE to select between tuner, CD player and auxiliary
input. Modes of operation are indicated in the display.
Loudness
Press LOUD to activate and deactivate the loudness contour
curve. Activating this feature will enhance the bass and
treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.
Volume
Adjust volume using rotary encoder (00-46).
Programmable
Turn-On Volume
Press and hold POWER for 3 seconds to program currently
selected volume level. "P-VOL" and the current volume level
will momentarily appear in the display.
Preset EQ Curves
Press EQ to select between POP. JAZZ. CLASSIC. BEAT. ROCK
and OFF (default) equalization curves. Any adjustment to the
Bass or Treble settings automatically cancels the current EQ
curve (if one is selected).
Display
Press DISP to select between clock and radio frequency
(tuner mode), clock and CD track/elapsed time (CD mode), or
clock and AUX (AUX mode).
Set the Clock
With the unit on. press and hold DISP until the clock begins
to flash, then release. Press TUNE •<•< to adjust the hours
and TUNE to adjust the minutes. Press DISP
momentarily to save the selected time.
12/24-hour Clock
The clock will display 1 2-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).
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General Operation
Programmable Display
Priority
Programmable Clock
Priority
Reset
Confirmation Beep
Mute
In tuner mode, press and hold DISP then press TUNE
to select function priority display. "FREQ" will momentarily
appear in the display.
Note:
"FUNIC" will appear in CD or AUX modes.
Radio frequency (tuner mode), CD track/elapsed time (CD
mode) or AUX (AUX mode) will be displayed by default.
Note:
When playing MP3/WMA files, the track number/elapsed
time, track name, directory name, title, artist, album, year
or comment will be displayed by default. Clock is accessed
by pressing DISP momentarily.
Press and hold DISP then press TUNE MM to select time
display priority. "TIME" will momentarily appear in the
display. Clock will be displayed by default. Radio frequency.
CD track/elapsed time or MP3/WMA file information is
accessed by pressing DISP momentarily.
Programs unit to display clock/no clock when unit is off.
Press and hold MODE then press PRESET 1 to select clock
priority on/off. "CLK ON" or "CLK OFF" will momentarily
appear in the display.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to RESET the unit
upon initial installation or if abnormal operation occurs.
The reset button is located behind the faceplate.
Press and hold AUDIO for 3 seconds to turn confirmation
beep on/off.
Press MUTE to silence the audio. "MUTE" will flash in the
display. Press MUTE again to cancel.
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General Operation
Audio
Bass
Treble
Balance
Fader
Source Audio Memory
Press AUDIO to select between Volume (default), Bass.
Treble. Balance & Fader.
VOL -> BAS -»TRE — > BAL — ^ FAD
Press AUDIO until BAS appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
( -6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Press AUDIO until TRE appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
( -6 minimum / +6 maximum)
Press AUDIO until BAL appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
(BAL L 12-BAL 00-BAL R 12)
BAL 00 represents equal balance
Press AUDIO until FAD appears
Rotate encoder left/right to adjust
(FAD F 12-FAD 00-FADR12)
FAD 00 represents equal fader
Individual Bass and Treble settings are retained in memory
for AM, FM. CD. and AUX modes. This allows you to save
the Bass and Treble settings separately for each mode.
Example:
FM tuner mode can have Bass +3 and Treble -1 while CD
mode can have Bass +2 and Treble +2.
Note:
Any adjustment to the Bass or Treble settings automatically
cancels the current EQ curve (if one is selected).
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XDM6820 OPERATION
Tuner Operation
Seek Tuning
Press TUNE MM or TUNE momentarily to seek the
next strong station.
Manual Tuning
Press TUNE MM or TUNE for more than 2 seconds,
then release. "MANUAL" will momentarily appear in the
display. Press TUNE MM or TUNE momentarily to
move radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press
and hold to advance quickly. If tuning is not adjusted for 5
seconds, the unit will return to seek tuning mode (default).
"AUTO" will momentarily appear in the display.
Scan Tuning
Press SCAN to preview strong stations on the current band,
pausing for 5 seconds at each. Press SCAN again to cancel.
Local/Distance
Press LOC to activate local tuning for strong station reception
only. Press LOC again to cancel and resume Distance tuning
(default).
Band
Press BAND to select between FM1. FM2. FM3. AM1 and AM2
bands.
Frequency Spacing
Press and hold BAND then press TUNE MM to select
European frequency spacing. Press and hold BAND then
press TUNE to select USA frequency spacing (default).
Storing and Recalling
Station Presets
Up to 18 FM stations 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
2 seconds. When stored, the preset number will appear in
the display. The station can be recalled anytime by pressing
the corresponding preset button.
Note:
Function buttons 7. 8. 9 and 0 apply to MP3 and WMA
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Automatically Store
Stations
Press AS/PS for more than 2 seconds to automatically store
the six strongest stations in the current band. Automatic
Local/Distance is activated during the initial band scan.
Preset Scan
Press AS/PS for less than 2 seconds to scan presets 1 -6 on
the current band, pausing for 5 seconds at each. Press
AS/PS again to cancel.
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CD Player Operation
Insert CD
With the label facing up, insert a standard size CD into the
CD slot. The CD will automatically begin playback.
Eject CD
Press EJECT to eject the CD. The unit will change to previous
mode of operation (AM. FM. or auxiliary input). 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.
Track Select
Press TRACK to skip to the beginning of the next track.
Press TRACK ■<•< to return to the beginning of the current
track. Pressing TRACK ■<-< again skips to the beginning of
the previous track.
Fast Forward and Reverse
Press and hold TRACK or TRACK MM to fast forward
or reverse a track.
Pause
Press ►/!! to temporarily stop CD playback.
Press ►/!! again to resume playback.
Intro
Press INT to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
Press INT again to cancel.
Repeat
Press RPT to continuously repeat selected track.
Press RPT again to cancel.
Random
Press RDM to play all tracks in random order. Press RDM
again to cancel. Random mode is retained in memory when
selecting between tuner. CD player and auxiliary input
modes and when the unit is turned on/off.
CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility
Some CD-Rs and CD-RWs may be incompatible with this
unit, depending on media type and recording method. In
addition, the following CDs may be incompatible with this
unit:
CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight for
extended periods of time. CDs recorded in which a recording
session failed or a re-recording was attempted and. or
encrypted or copy-protected CDs which do not conform to
the audio CD-DA red book recording standard.
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XDM6820 OPERATION
CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Playing an MP3/WMA Disc
H MP3 Icon
H WMA Icon
Si Folder Icon
Displaying Information
Character Support
When an MP3/WMA encoded disc is first inserted,
"READING" will appear in the display. Depending on the
number of files and folders, this may take several seconds.
The H icon will illuminate anytime a valid MP3 encoded
disc is inserted and flash in MP3 search/navigate modes.
The H icon will illuminate anytime a valid WMA encoded
disc is inserted and flash in WMA search/navigate modes.
The W icon will illuminate anytime a folder is selected in
the file/folder search modes.
Press DISP to select between track number/elapsed time
(default), clock, track name, directory name, title, artist,
album, year and comment.
"NO ID3 TAG" will be displayed if the MP3 file contains no
ID3 tag information.
"UNKNOWN" will be displayed if the WMA file contains no
WMA tag information.
"ROOT" will be displayed if the directory name of a root
folder is not labeled.
Maximum character display information
• Track name - 32 character maximum
• Directory name - 32 character maximum
• "Song title - 30 character maximum
• "Artist name - 30 character maximum
• "Album name - 30 character maximum
• *Year - U character maximum
• 'Comment - 28 character maximum
*Song title. Artist Name. Album name. Year and Comment
will only be displayed if included with the MP3/WMA file.
When referring to MP3/WMA playback, the following terms
are synonymous:
• File name and track name
• Folder name and directory name
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CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Refer to the following button function table when selecting, searching or
navigating MP3/WMA files and folders:
MP3/WMA Button Function Table
Button
Function
SEARCH
Direct Select, Search and Navigate Modes
ENTER
Enter/Confirm
Preset 1
A. B. C, 1
Preset 2
D. E. F. 2
Preset 3
G. H. 1,3
Preset A
J. K. L. 4
Preset 5
M. N, 0. 5
Preset 6
P. Q, R. 6
7
S. T. U. 7
8
V. W, X. 8
9
Y. Z. /. 9
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AUDIO
Character Shift
Rotary Encoder
Character Select (A. B. C ~ 8. 9. 0)
MUTE
Character Backspace
Direct Select. Search and
Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds, to select between
Navigate Modes
the following modes:
• Direct File Select
• Alphanumeric File or Folder Search
• File or Folder Navigate
Direct File Select
Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds, then release.
Step 1
"MP3 T*" or "WMA T*" will flash in the display. Use the
buttons in the above table (3 keystroke maximum input).
or the rotary encoder to enter the desired file number.
Step 2
Press ENTER to confirm the selected file number or wait for
the input cycle to time out (approximately 5 seconds).
If the file is not available. "NO FILE" will be displayed
momentarily and the current file will continue to play.
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XDM6820 OPERATION
CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Alphanumeric File
or Folder Search
Step 1
Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds, then release.
Press SEARCH again, an "*" will flash in the display. Use
the buttons in the table on page 1 1 (32 character maximum
input) or the rotary encoder to enter the desired alphanu-
meric search characters. Press AUDIO to advance one
character to the right.
Step 2
Press ENTER to initiate the selected alphanumeric search.
Step 3
Turn the rotary encoder to preview the search results.
If the search returns a folder, the SB icon will illuminate.
Step 4
Press ENTER to select the desired file or folder. If a folder
is selected. "//" will be displayed. Turn the rotary encoder to
the right to begin searching files in the folder.
Step 5
Press ENTER to select the desired file within the folder.
Note:
If the file is not available, "NO FILE" will be displayed
momentarily and the current file will continue to play.
File/Folder Navigate
Step 1
Press SEARCH for more than 3 seconds, then release.
Press SEARCH again two times to navigate files/folders
on the disc. The current folder name will scroll one time
followed by available files and folders.
Step 2
Turn the rotary encoder to preview files/folders in the
current folder. If a folder is selected, the W icon will
illuminate.
Step 3
Press ENTER to select the desired file or folder. If a folder
is selected. "//" will be displayed. Turn the rotary encoder
to the right to begin searching files in the folder.
Step k,
Press ENTER to select the desired file within the folder.
'Folder Access
(Up one level)
When navigating folders (and "//" is displayed), press
AUDIO to access the previous level (up one level).
"Only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with more
than one folder.
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CD Player Operation - MP3/WMA Files
Navigating Note
After navigating by direct select, alphanumeric search or
file/folder navigate modes, the track number and elapsed
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select clock, track name, directory name, title, artist, album,
year or comment.
'Folder Access
Press F^ to select the previous folder.
Press F^ to select the next folder.
*Folder access is only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded
with more than one folder.
File Repeat
Press RPT momentarily to continuously repeat selected file.
Press RPT again to cancel.
File Repeat
(Current Folder Only)
Press RPT for more than 2 seconds to consecutively repeat
all files in the current folder only. The fif icon will appear in
the display when in folder repeat mode.
Press RPT again to cancel.
Disc Random
Press RDM momentarily to play all files on entire disc in
random order. Press RDM again to cancel.
Folder Random
Press RDM for more than 2 seconds to play all files in
current folder only in random order. The W icon will appear
in the display when in folder random mode.
Press RDM again to cancel.
Disc Intro
Press INT momentarily to play the first 10 seconds of each
file on the entire MP3/WMA disc. Press INT again to cancel.
Folder Intro
Press INT for more than 2 seconds to play the first 10
seconds of each file in the current folder only. The fii icon
will appear in the display when in folder intro mode.
Press INT again to cancel.
Note:
File repeat (current folder only), folder random and folder
intro is only available on MP3/WMA discs recorded with
more than one folder.
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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).
• WMA lossless format
• Discs recorded with Track At Once or packet writing
• MP3 PRO format
• MP3 playlists
• WAV format
Playback Order MP3/WMA playback sequence is based on recorded order of
files and begins in the root folder of the disc. Any empty
folders or folders that do not include MP3/WMA files are
skipped. This unit may not play files in the order they were
recorded in. Refer to your recording software's user's manual
for more information.
Compatible Recording • ISO9660 level 1
Formats • ISO9660 level 2
• Yellow Book MODE 1
• Yellow Book MODE 2 FORM 1
• Multi session
• Maximum folders and files - 256
• Maximum folder levels - 8
• MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer-3
ISO9660 standards:
• Maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root folder).
• Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z
(all caps), numbers 0-9. and "_" (underscore). Some
characters may not be displayed correctly, depending on
the character type.
• This device can play back discs in Joliet. Romeo, and other
standards that conform to ISO9660. MP3/WMA written in the
formats other than the above may not play and/or their file
names or folder names may not be displayed properly.
XDM6820 OPERATION
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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.
Do not attempt to play discs which contain non-MP3/WMA
files with the MP3/WMA extension.
Sampling Frequency Rates
MP3
8kHz ~ 48kHz
WMA
32kHz ~ 48kHz
Transfer Bit rates
MP3
8kbps ~ 320kbps constant
Variable bit rates
WMA
32kbps ~ 192 kbps 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.x
This model will not display ID3 Version 2.0 or greater tags.
Recommended Settings
For best results, use the following settings when burning an
MP3disc:
128kbps or higher constant bit rate
44.1 kHz or higher sampling frequency
For best results, use the following settings when burning a
WMA disc:
64kbps or higher constant bit rate
32kHz or higher sampling frequency
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XDM6820 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, under normal conditions, 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 or
renewed product in exchange without charges,
subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and
proof of the date of purchase.
During the One- Year Warranty Period: For One Year
from the date of purchase, your product will be
replaced with a new. renewed or comparable product
(whichever is deemed necessary) if it becomes
defective or inoperative. This is done without charge
to you. 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 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: 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.
What to do?
If purchased within the USA:
1 . Before you call for service, check your
operating instruction booklet. A slight adjustment
of any custom controls discussed in your
instruction booklet 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 proof of the purchase
date from the retailer to the Return Center
address listed below.
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. DUAL will pay the return shipping charges if
the product is returned to an address within the
48 contiguous states.
Dual Electronics Corp.
Attn: Returns Center
21318 64th Ave. South
Kent, WA 98032 U.S.A.
Toll Free: 1-866-626-7863
If purchased outside the USA:
Please return the unit to original place of purchase
for warranty service.
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.
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Specifications
CD Player
Signal-to-noise: >92dB
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: AOdB
Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz
AM Tuner Tuning range: 530kHz-1 710kHz
Usable sensitivity: 22uV
Frequency response: 30Hz-2.2kHz
General Total power output: 200 Watts Peak
Power output: 50Wx£ @ k ohms, U.4 VDC
Operating voltage: 11-16 VDC. negative ground
Speaker output impedance: 4~8 ohms
Line output voltage: 2 Volts
Dimensions: 7" x 7" x 2" (178 x 178 x 51 mm)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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XDM6820 WARRANTY
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Action
Unit will not turn on
(no power)
Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage
Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage
Check connections for proper voltage
(11-16VDC)
Black wire not connected
Check connection to ground
Fuse blown
Replace fuse
Unit has power
(but no sound)
Speaker wires not connected
Check connections at speakers
One or more speaker wires touching each
other or touching chassis ground
Insulate all bare speaker wires from
each other and chassis ground
Unit blows fuses
Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground
Check for pinched wire
Speaker wires touching chassis ground
Check for pinched wire
Incorrect fuse rating
Use fuse with correct rating
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ERROR-01 appears
on display
Disc read error
Press eject or RESET
ERROR-02 appears
on display
Focus error or disc is in upside down
Press eject or RESET
ERROR-03 appears
on display
FAT error
Press eject or RESET
ERROR-04 appears
on display
MP3/WMA decode error
Press eject or RESET
PROTECT appears
on display
The WMA file is copy-protected by DRM
(Digital Rights Management)
Write disc using WMA files that are not
copy-protected
NO FILE appears
on display
Selected file is not available in direct or
alphanumeric search modes
Repeat search using valid parameters
INVALID appears
on display
The file format is not compatible
Write disc using valid audio files with
.mp3 or .wma file extensions
Unit will not accept
a disc
CD mechanism position out of alignment
Press EJECT for 3 seconds to reset
CD mechanism position
CD transit screws still in place
Remove 2 transit screws located on top
of the unit
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Notes
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Dual Electronics Corp.
21318 64th Ave. South
Kent. WA 98032
Toll Free: 1-866-626-7863
www.dualav.com
©2005 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and or other countries.
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