DUAL MXDW13B (01) PDF Document

Before you start the installation of your DUAL MXDW13B, please follow these steps:

• Consult a qualified technician for instructions. Dual always recommends professional installation.

• Disconnect negative battery terminal.

• Remove trim ring from unit (if installed).

• Insert the removal keys, and remove the mounting sleeve from the head unit.

Note: Most boats require an installation kit, wiring harness and/or antenna adapter (all sold separately) to properly install the head unit in the boat.

1. Carefully remove the existing head unit.

2. Connect wiring harness. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.

3. Mount the head unit using the mounting sleeve or ISO brackets (depending on your boat’s dashboard).

4. Connect wiring harness and antenna. Test the head unit for correct operation.

5. Snap trim ring into place.

The chart below shows the connection for each wire in the wiring harness.

Tip: When a suitable ground wire is not present in the boat wiring harness, connect the black ground wire to the boat chassis.

Fuse: When replacing the fuse, make sure new fuse is the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the radio.

Step 1: Insert the mounting sleeve into the installation kit or dashboard.

Step 2: Bend multiple mounting tabs around the mounting sleeve until the mounting sleeve is secure.

Step 3: Connect all wiring harnesses and slide the head unit into the mounting sleeve until it clicks into place.

Using the existing brackets or the brackets supplied with the installation kit, mount the brackets to the sides of the head unit with the screws supplied with the head unit.

Power On/Off: Press the power button to turn the unit on. Press again to turn unit off.

Changing Modes: Press SOURCE to select between Radio, USB, Bluetooth, AUX. Modes of operation are shown in the display.

Volume: Adjust volume using volume knob.

Dimmer: Press DIM to select the dimmer level and adjust it.

Mute: Press the mute button 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 is located near AUX port on the front panel.

Setting the Clock: With the unit on, press DISP to display clock time. Press and hold DISP until the hours or minutes begin to flash, then release. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the time.

Display: Press DISP to toggle display between various displayed information.

Audio / Menu: Press volume knob momentarily to select between the audio functions. Press and hold 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.

Audio Zone: Press and hold the volume Knob to select the menu, ZONE1 and ZONE2. Rotate the volume Knob right to adjust ZONE OFF, ZONE1 ON, ZONE2 ON, and ZONE1 and 2 on.

Seek Tuning: Press and hold TUNE ◄◄ or TUNE ►► for 2 secs and release it to auto seek to previous or next strong station.

Manual Tuning: Press TUNE ◄◄ or TUNE ►► momentarily to change radio frequency down or up one step at a time.

Band: Press 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 Presets: Up 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.

Auto store: Press and hold the volume knob for more than 2 seconds to display Auto Store, then press DISP to store 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations automatically.

Preset Scan: Touch PS to recall each preset station that has been stored in memory for each band. (Available with the Dual Smart Remote App only)

Playing MP3 Files: To play MP3 files, insert a USB device containing MP3 files.

Track Select: Press TUNE ►► to skip to the beginning of the next song. Press TUNE ◄◄ to skip to the beginning of the previous song.

Fast Forward and Reverse: Press and hold TUNE ►► or TUNE ◄◄ to fast forward or reverse a track.

Pause: Press ►/❚❚ to temporarily stop playback. Press ►/❚❚ again to resume playback.

Folder Access: Folder can be found by pressing Folder Up or Folder Down. About 1 second after the folder name is displayed, the first file under the selected folder will be displayed and playback.

Repeat: Press RPT to toggle between RPT ALL, RPT FLD and RPT ONE.

• RPT ALL – Plays all tracks on USB device.

• RPT ONE – Continuously repeats selected track.

• RPT FLD – Continuously repeats all files in current folder.

Random: Press RDM to play tracks in random order, press again to cancel the RDM function.

Intro: Press INT to plays first 10 seconds of each track, press again to cancel the INT function.

Preparation: 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 Device: The 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”.

Note: The head unit can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed.

Streaming Audio Troubleshooting: The 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:

• Press ►► to skip to the next available audio track.

• Press ◄◄ to skip to the previous audio track.

• Press ►/❚❚ to toggle between play and pause during playback.

The Dual Smart App is the ultimate wireless remote control for your receiver. You can download the Dual Smart app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store and install it on your smartphone or tablet.

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 Assistant™ on your smartphone. You will need to manually switch back to the previous or desired mode once this operation is terminated.

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 the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.