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General| Max Power Output | 50 Watts x 4 Channels |
|---|---|
| RMS Power Output | 22 Watts x 4 Channels |
| Tuner | AM/FM |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB Port | Yes |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Compatible Formats | MP3, WMA, AAC |
| Category | Car Receiver |
| DIN Size | Single DIN |
| Preamp Outputs (Channels) | 3 |
| Subwoofer Preamp Output | Yes |
| CD Signal-to-Noise | 105 dB |
| CEA-2006 Compliant | Yes |
| MP3 Playback | Yes |
| WMA Playback | Yes |
| AAC Playback | Yes |
| iPod Compatibility | Yes |
| AUX Input | Yes |
| HD Radio | No |
| Satellite Radio Ready | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Yes |
| Channels | 4 |
| CD Player | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Detachable Faceplate | Yes |
| Preamp Outputs | 3 (Front, Rear, Subwoofer) |
| Faceplate Security | Detachable |
| Display Color | Variable |
| Button Color | Variable |
Warnings and precautions to prevent injury or fire.
Instructions for first-time use, cleaning connectors, and resetting the unit.
Compliance with Federal Regulations and FCC/IC notices.
Technical specifications for FM/AM tuners, CD player, and USB interface.
Lists trademarks related to Bluetooth, iPod, iPhone, Aha, iHeartRadio, etc.
Identifies and explains the main controls and indicators on the unit.
Cancelling demonstration mode and detaching/attaching the faceplate.
Guide on navigating menus and selecting settings using the control knob.
Steps to set the hour and minute for the unit's clock.
Basic operations like power control and source selection.
Adjusts audio parameters like subwoofer, bass, middle, and treble levels.
Registers custom audio settings for later recall.
Recalls previously registered audio settings.
Adjusts DSP settings like sound elevation, volume offset, and presets.
Manually adjusts equalizer curve by band gain and Q factor.
Compensates sound arrival time based on selected car type.
Sets speaker position and size to optimize DSP settings.
Adjusts crossover frequencies and slopes for different speakers.
Adjusts sound localization based on listening position.
Fine-tunes speaker position compensation by adjusting delay times.
Fine-tunes individual speaker volume levels after DTA compensation.
Resets all DTA-compensated values to factory settings.
Registers current DSP control item settings into memory.
Recalls previously registered DSP settings from memory.
Lists compatible iPod and iPhone models.
Instructions for connecting an iPod/iPhone and playing music.
How to search for songs using various methods.
Search for music by selecting alphabetic characters.
Search for music by selecting a browse item and character.
Search for songs by skipping at a set ratio.
Adjusts the skip ratio for the skip search function.
Selects playback modes like Random and Repeat for iPod.
Select music from iPod when App & iPod mode is ON.
Lists requirements for listening to Pandora (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry).
Instructions for listening to Pandora via Android/BlackBerry or iPhone/iPod.
Basic controls for Pandora playback like thumbs up/down, song skip.
How to search and select stations from the station list.
Registers current track or artist information in Bookmark.
Creates new Pandora stations based on artist, track, or genre.
Deletes registered station information from the station list.
Turns the Pandora source on or off.
Lists requirements for using Aha Radio (iPhone, Android).
Instructions for listening to Aha Radio via Android or iPhone/iPod.
Basic playback controls for Aha Radio content.
How to search and select Aha Radio stations.
Calls a phone number obtained from content via Bluetooth.
Turns the Aha Radio source on or off.
Lists requirements for using iHeartRadio (iPhone, Android).
Instructions for listening to iHeartRadio via Android or iPhone/iPod.
Basic playback controls for iHeartRadio content.
How to search and select iHeartRadio stations by category.
Switches among iHeartRadio stations at random.
Deletes favorite iHeartRadio stations.
Turns the iHeartRadio source on or off.
Instructions for playing music from CD or USB device.
How to search for music from audio files or CD source.
Search for songs by skipping at a set ratio.
Adjusts the skip ratio for the skip search function.
Selects playback modes like Random and Repeat for CD/USB.
Search for music by entering the track number (remote control).
Selects internal or external memory for playback from smartphones.
Info on playable audio files, disc media, and USB devices.
Precautions and recommendations for using USB devices.
Info on PC and Android apps for music management.
Information on compatible discs and those that cannot be used.
Precautions for handling discs to prevent damage.
Steps to select tuner source, band, and stations.
How to store and recall radio stations in memory.
Automatically registers stations with good reception.
Recalls stored radio stations from memory.
Configures tuner settings like seek mode and auto memory.
Tunes to a station directly by entering frequency (remote control).
Searches for stations by selecting Program Type.
Explains HD Radio features like PSD, HD2/HD3, Digital Sound, iTunes Tagging.
Steps to select HD Radio source, band, and stations.
Stores and recalls HD Radio stations in memory.
Automatically stores HD Radio stations with good reception.
Recalls stored HD Radio stations from memory.
Stores song information for later purchase from iTunes Store.
Tunes to HD Radio stations directly by entering frequency (remote control).
Configures HD Radio tuner settings like IF Band, Seek Mode, and Tagging.
Selects different display types for the unit's screen.
Sets side and graphic parts of the display.
Selects the illumination color for the unit's panel.
Adjusts the illumination color by setting RGB values.
Changes the information displayed for various sources.
Sets display and illumination parameters like dimmer, effect, and contrast.
Sets the year, month, and day for the unit.
Configures how the clock and calendar are displayed.
Sets the display when the AUX source is switched.
Turns the demonstration mode on or off.
Configures initial settings like source selection, key beep, and languages.
Details the unit's Bluetooth specifications and profiles.
Steps for pairing and registering a Bluetooth device.
Selects which registered Bluetooth device to use.
Removes a previously registered Bluetooth device.
Checks Bluetooth device registration and connection status.
Instructions for answering or rejecting incoming calls.
Steps to call a contact from the phone book.
Manually dials a phone number.
Calls a number from the call history.
Makes calls using pre-registered speed dial numbers.
Registers phone numbers for speed dialing.
Manages calls, switches to private mode, and adjusts volume.
Clears the 'HF Disconnect' message from the display.
Accesses voice recognition function of the connected cell phone.
Shows how phone number types are categorized in the phone book.
Requirements for registering and connecting a Bluetooth audio player.
Selects Bluetooth audio source and controls playback.
Selects playback modes like Random and Repeat for Bluetooth audio.
Sets the PIN code required for Bluetooth device registration.
Downloads the phone book from a compatible cell phone.
Deletes entries from the phone book stored on the unit.
Shows the Bluetooth firmware version of the unit.
Assigns priority to one of two connected Bluetooth devices.
Configures detailed Bluetooth settings like Auto Answer and Call Beep.
Requirements and activation instructions for SiriusXM service.
Steps to select SiriusXM tuner source and listen to channels.
Selects SiriusXM channels by category and channel number.
Stores and recalls SiriusXM channels in memory.
Recalls SiriusXM channels from memory.
Features for automatic buffering and song start on Smart Favorites channels.
Tunes to SiriusXM channels directly by entering number (remote control).
Stores song information for later purchase from iTunes Store.
Enables or disables Parental Lock for SiriusXM channels.
Clears the Parental Lock settings for channels.
Turns Parental Lock on/off for adult channels by SiriusXM.
Sets a new pass code for Parental Lock settings.
Sets alerts for registered artist or song broadcasts.
Turns the content alert function for songs or artists on/off.
Enables or disables registered content alert items individually.
Deletes registered content alert items (song, artist, or all).
Allows replaying up to the last 60 minutes of broadcast.
Registers channels to be skipped.
Clears skip settings for all selected SiriusXM channels.
Configures SiriusXM tuner settings like seek mode and tune start.
Instructions for preparing and changing the remote control battery.
Explains general controls and operations of the remote control.
Lists potential issues caused by incorrect unit settings.
Lists potential issues caused by operation or wiring errors.
Explains various error messages and their possible causes.
Lists and explains troubleshooting messages specific to Pandora.
Lists and explains troubleshooting messages specific to iHeartRadio.
Lists and explains troubleshooting messages specific to Aha Radio.
Lists and explains advisory messages related to SiriusXM.
