Dual DXDM280BT User Manual (2024)

DXDM280BT

INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL

AM/FM/CD Receiver

DXDM280BT INSTALLATION

Decorative

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.

• Connect wiring harness and antenna. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.

• Certain vehicles may require an installation kit and/or wiring harness adapter (sold separately).

• Test for correct operation.

• Snap trim ring into place.

Bezel

TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN

MOUNTING METHOD

DXDM280BT INSTALLATION

Wiring Diagram

L-CH

SUBREARFRONT

10 AMP

AGC Fuse

R-CH

Antenna

Connector

FUSE

When replacing the

fuse, make sure new

fuse is the correct type

and amperage. Using

an incorrect fuse could

damage the radio.

The unit uses one 10 amp

AGC fuse located beside

the wiring connector.

DXDM280BT OPERATION

Control Locations

18 1 2 3

Preset 1 / Repeat

1 10

Preset 2 / Random

2 11

Preset 3 / Intro

3 12

Power / Mute

4 13

5 14

Preset 6 / Folder Up

Mute

Audio / Menu

Preset 5 / Folder Down

Preset 4 / Play / Pause

Preset 1 / Repeat

Bluetooth Talk

Tune / Track Down

DXDM280BT OPERATION

General Operation

Power On/Off

Mode

Auxiliary Input

Volume

Display

Reset

Set the Clock

12/24-hour Clock

Setup Menu

Press on. Press to turn the unit off.

Press MODE to select between AM/FM, CD player, Bluetooth, 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.

The DXDM280BT offers a 3.5 mm auxiliary input port on the front panel of the unit for connecting an audio device, MP3 player, etc. Press MODE to select auxiliary input mode.

Adjust volume using volume knob (00-46).

Press DISP to show the clock. During playback of MP3/files, ID3 tag information, elapsed time, track number and file/ folder names will automatically rotate on the display.

Press RESET upon initial installation or if abnormal operation occurs.

With the unit on, press and hold DISP until the clock begins to flash, then release. Press the ll button to adjust the HOUR and press the nn to adjust the minutes.

The clock will display 12-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).

Press and hold AUDIO for more than 3 seconds to access the setup menu. Press AUDIO momentarily to select between the menu functions and rotate the volume knob left/right to adjust or activate the desired function.

or any other button (except EJECT) to turn the unit

DXDM280BT OPERATION

General Operation - Setup Menu

Menu Function Options Action

Auto Station

Store

Local/Distance

Tuning

Tuner

Frequency

Spacing

Auxiliary Input

Beep

Confirmation

Programmable

Turn On Volume

Power On

Message

Scrolling

Option

Demonstration

Mode

Bluetooth

Auto Answer

AUTO STORE

LOCAL OFF Activates distance tuning (Tuner mode only).

LOCAL ON

FREQ USA

FREQ EURO

AUX ON Enables the front panel 3.5mm auxiliary input.

AUX OFF Disables the front panel 3.5mm auxiliary input.

BEEP OFF Disables the confirmation beep.

BEEP ON Enables the confirmation beep.

PRO-VOL #

MSG OFF Disables power on message. (Example: GOOD MORNING)

MSG ON Enables power on message to be displayed.

SCROLL 15 SP Programs unit to scroll information every 15 seconds (default).

SCROLL ONCE

SCROLL ON

SCROLL OFF Programs the unit to show the ﬁrst 10 characters on display.

DEMO OFF Disables the demonstration mode.

DEMO ON Enables the demonstration mode.

BT ON Enables Bluetooth functionality.

BT OFF Disables Bluetooth functionality.

ANSWER

Auto

ANSWER

Manual

Press the volume knob to seek and save 6 strong stations in the current band. (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. (50kHz for FM and 9kHz for AM). (Tuner mode only)

Programs unit to always turn on at a specific volume (default is OFF). Any volume level 1-30 can be selected.

Programs unit to scroll once then show the ﬁrst 10 characters on display

Programs unit to scroll continuously.

Programs unit to automatically answer every incoming phone call after 2-3 rings.

Programs unit to require the answer incoming phone calls (default).

button must be pressed to

DXDM280BT OPERATION

General Operation

Audio

Bass

Treble

Balance

Fader

Loudness

Source Volume Level

Press AUDIO momentarily to select between Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader.

BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER EQ LOUD SOURCE LEVEL

Press AUDIO until BASS appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).

Press AUDIO until TREBLE appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).

Press AUDIO until BAL appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust

BAL EVEN represents equal balance

Press AUDIO until FAD appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust (FAD 12R - FAD 12F). FAD EVEN represents equal fader

Press EQ, then turn the volume knob to cycle through the following equalization curves: FLAT (default), POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC, BEAT, ROCK and USER. Any manual adjustment to the Bass or Treble settings are automatically saved as USER.

Press AUDIO/MENU until LOUD appears then rotate volume knob left/right to adjust LOUD ON/OFF.

The source volume level control allows a gain adjustment for each audio source: AM, FM, CD, AUX and USB. Set the source volume level for each mode, depending on the relative volume of each audio source.

(BAL 12L - BAL 12R).

To set the source volume level, press AUDIO/MENU until SRC LEVEL appears. After one second, the current mode will appear on the display. Turn the volume knob to adjust the audio level of the current source (-3 minimum/+3 maximum).

Note: Only the current mode will be available for adjustment. To adjust another mode of operation, press MODE until the desired mode is selected, then set the source volume level for that mode.