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Manual for XDM16BT - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
Warranty Summary
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.
General Operation Summary
- Power On/Off: Press the power button to turn the unit on or off.
- Changing Modes: Use the MODE button to switch between Radio, USB, Auxiliary Input, and Bluetooth.
- Volume Control: Adjust the volume using the volume knob (00-43).
- Mute: Press the mute button to silence audio, press again to resume.
- Auxiliary Input: Use the front AUX port for 3.5mm cable input.
- Reset: Press the RESET button to restore factory settings.
- Clock Setting: Use DISP and TUNE buttons to set the clock.
- Display: Use DISP to toggle display information.
- Audio/Menu: Use the volume knob to select audio functions and menu options.
AM/FM Tuner Operation Summary
- Seek Tuning: Use TUNE buttons for automatic station seeking.
- Manual Tuning: Hold TUNE buttons for manual frequency adjustment.
- Band Selection: Use BAND to switch between FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2 bands.
- Storing Presets: Hold preset buttons (1-6) to store stations.
- Recalling Presets: Press preset buttons to recall stored stations.
- Automatic Storage: Hold AS/PS to automatically store FM/AM stations.
- Preset Scan: Press AS/PS to scan preset stations.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| 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 | |
| NO FILE appears on display | No playable MP3 files found on the device | Check the device for valid MP3 files |
| NO SUPPORT appears on display | An invalid ID3 tag version is present | Version 1.0 to 2.0 ID3 tags are supported. |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| 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 | |
| NO FILE appears on display | No playable MP3 files found on the device | Check the device for valid MP3 files |
| NO SUPPORT appears on display | An invalid ID3 tag version is present | Version 1.0 to 2.0 ID3 tags are supported. |