Dual MGH17BT Gauge Hole Media Receiver Owner Manual

MGH17BT

INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL

AM/FM Gauge Hole Receiver

Front and Rear Inputs

MGH17BT  INSTALLATION

Mounting

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

• Once a suitable location has been determined, drill the hole and secure the stereo using the metal mounting bracket. If the bracket needs to be shortened, remove the appropriate number of breakaway segments using a pair of pliers.

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Color

Red

Black

Blue

Grey

Grey/Black

White

White/Black

Violet

Violet/Black

Green

Green/Black

Yellow

Connection

12V Ignition / Accessory

Ground

Remote Turn-on B (+)

Right Front (+)

Right Front (-)

Left Front (+)

Left Front (-)

Right Rear (+)

Right Rear (-)

Left Rear (+)

Left Rear (-)

Camera Input (RCA)

Break Lines

Tip:

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

Fuse

:

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

MGH17BT  INSTALLATION 

D

A

C

B

E

3 Inch Hole

Mounting the Radio

1. Choose a mounting location on the dash board or instrument panel that will allow room behind to run radio cables to the power source. Consider how you will use the AUX IN, LINE OUT and USB connectors and route the appropriate extension cables to an accessible area.

2. Cut a hole in the dash board using the template provided in the back of this manual. At least 3 3/4” depth is needed to mount the radio.

IMPORTANT! Do not mount this unit where it can be submerged in water.

3. Slide the included spring washers (B) over the screw posts (A) and attach the screw posts to the back of the radio.

4. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the wiring can be brought through the opening.

5. After completing the wiring connections, turn the radio on to confirm operation (vehicle accessory switch must be on). If the radio does not operate, recheck all wiring until the problem is corrected. Once proper operation is achieved, turn the accessory switch off and proceed with final mounting of the radio. Refer to the “Wiring Diagram” on page 5.

NOTE:

Before final installation, test the wiring connections to make sure the unit is connected properly and the system works.

6. Insert the radio into the mounting hole.

7. Place the “U” bracket (C) over the screw posts and secure the radio to the dash using the included hex nuts (D). If necessary, cut the score marks (E) on either side of the mounting bracket to custom fit the bracket length for your application. See Figure A.

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MGH17BT OPERATION

Wiring

USBØ5(BLACK)

ANTØ3(BLACK)

2P RCA CABLE(GRAY)

2P RCA CABLE(YELLOW)

WHITE MOLDING

RED MOLDNNG

WHITE MOLDING

RED MOLDNNG

USB

ANT

REAR LINE OUT

AUX

PHONE JACK(Ø3.5)

STEERING WHEEL

17

16

15

14

13

12

1

2

11

1

3

10

9

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MGH17BT OPERATION

Control Locations 

5

6

7

7

6

4

5

1

2

3

8

9

10

11

Power

Mute

Band / Go Back / Display

Tune Down

Tune Up

Play / Pause / Presets

Select

Volume Up

Volume Down

Mode

Audio / Menu

8

2

9

10

7

8

5

3

4

6

11

7

8

5

6

9

3

4

1

2

Mode

Volume Up

Power

Select

Tune / Track Up

Volume Down

Audio / Menu

Preset 3 / Intro

Preset 2 / Random

15

16

13

14

17

10

11

12

Preset 6 / Folder Up

Display

Mute

Preset 5 / Folder Down

Preset 4 / Play / Pause

Preset 1 / Repeat

Band / Go Back

Tune / Track Down

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Power On/Off

Mode

Auxiliary Inputs

Volume

Display

Reset

Setup Menu

General Operation

Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off.

Press

MODE 

to select between AM/FM, auxiliary, USB and

Bluetooth. Modes of operation are shown in the display.

NOTE

: USB mode will not appear unless a USB device is connected.

The MGH17BT offers rear RCA auxiliary input ports for connecting an audio device, MP3 player, etc. Press MODE to select auxiliary input mode.

Adjust volume using the

VOL+

or

VOL-

buttons.

Press

DISP

to select between clock and different types of information, such as radio frequency or MP song information.

If abnormal operation occurs, press

MENU

and

TUNE

nn for three seconds to reset the unit to default factory settings.

Press and hold

AUDIO/MENU

for more than 3 seconds to access the setup menu. Press

AUDIO/MENU

momentarily to select between the menu functions and use the

VOL+

or

VOL-

buttons to adjust or activate the desired function.

MGH17BT OPERATION

Menu Function

Auto Station 

Store

Local/Distance 

Tuning

Tuner

Frequency

Spacing

Loudness

General Operation - Setup Menu

Selectable iPod 

Control

Beep 

Confirmation

Programmable 

Turn On Volume

Power on 

Message

Scrolling 

Option

Illumination 

Dimmer

Demonstration 

Mode

Options Action

AUTO STORE

Press

SELECT

to seek and save 6 strong stations in the current band. (

Tuner mode only)

LOCAL OFF Activates distance tuning (

Tuner mode only

).

LOCAL ON

FREQ USA

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)

FREQ EURO

IPOD FULL

IPOD BASIC

LOUD OFF

LOUD ON

BEEP OFF

BEEP ON

Programs the unit to European tuner spacing.

(50kHz for FM and 9kHz for AM).

(Tuner mode only)

Programs the head unit to advanced control of the iPod/ iPhone device.

Programs the head unit to manual control of the iPod/iPhone device and allows music to be controlled from the iPod/ iPhone device.

Deactivates the Loudness feature, which increases bass and treble levels at low volume.

Activates the Loudness feature.

Disables the confirmation beep.

Enables the confirmation beep.

PRO-VOL #

Programs unit to always turn on at a specific volume

(default is OFF). Any volume level 1-46 can be selected.

MESSAGE OFF Disables power on message. (example: GOOD MORNING)

MESSAGE ON Enables power on message to be displayed.

SCROLL 15 S

SCROLL ONCE

Programs unit to scroll information once every 15 seconds

(default).

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

SCROLL ON Programs unit to scroll continuously.

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

DIMMER HIGH Programs unit to the brightest illumination level.

DIMMER MED Programs unit to the middle illumination level.

DIMMER LOW Programs unit to the dimmest illumination level.

DEMO OFF Disables the demonstration mode.

DEMO ON Enables the demonstration message.

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Audio

General Operation

Press

AUDIO/MENU

momentarily to select between Bass,

Middle, Treble, Balance, Fader, Loudness, EQ and Source

Volume Level.

BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER EQ LOUD SOURCE LEVEL

Bass

Middle

Treble

Balance

Fader

Loudness

EQ

Source Volume Level

Press

AUDIO/MENU

until

BASS

appears then press

VOL+

or

VOL-

to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).

Press

AUDIO/MENU

until

MIDDLE

appears then press

VOL+

or

VOL- 

to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).

Press

AUDIO/MENU

until

TREBLE

appears then press

VOL+

or

VOL-

to adjust ( -6 minimum / +6 maximum).

Press

AUDIO/MENU

until

BAL

appears then press

VOL+

or

VOL-

to adjust (BAL LEFT 12 - BAL RIGHT 12).

BAL EVEN represents equal balance.

Press

AUDIO/MENU

until

FADER

appears then press

VOL+

or

VOL-

to adjust (FADER FRONT 12 - FADER REAR 12).

FADER EVEN represents equal fader.

Press

AUDIO/MENU

until

LOUD 

appears then press

VOL+

or

VOL-

to turn the Loudness feature ON or OFF.

Press

EQ, 

then then press

VOL+

or

VOL-

to cycle through the following equalization curves: USER, ROCK, BEAT,

CLASSIC, JAZZ, POP or FLAT. Any manual adjustment to the

Bass or Treble settings are automatically saved as USER.

The source volume level control allows a gain adjustment for each audio source. Set the source volume level for each mode, depending on the relative volume of each audio source.

To set the source volume level, press

AUDIO/MENU

until

SRC LEVEL appears. After one second, the current mode will appear on the display. Press

VOL+

or

VOL-

to adjust the audio level of the current source (-6 minimum/+6 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.

MGH17BT OPERATION

AM/FM Tuner Operation

Seek Tuning

Manual Tuning

Press

TUNE

nn

or

TUNE 

ll

for more than one second to seek to the next strong station.

Press

TUNE

nn

or

TUNE 

ll momentarily to change radio frequency up or down one step at a time. Press and hold to advance quickly.

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 

Preset Stations

Select the desired band and station. Hold the

P 

button, press the

volume up/down

buttons until the desired preset number is highlighted, then press

SELECT

to store the preset.

Recalling 

Preset Stations

Press the

P

button to cycle through the 1-6 presets in the current band.

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MGH17BT OPERATION

Connecting a USB Device

(sold separately)

Playing Music

Track Select

Fast Forward and 

Reverse

Pause

File Search

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

USB Operation 

To play MP3 files from most USB mass storage devices, line up the USB connector and insert the USB device into the

MGH17BT's USB port.

When a USB device is first connected, “USB READ” will appear in the display and playback will begin momentarily.

Depending on the number of files and folders, it may take several seconds for the device to begin playing. If no valid

MP3 files are detected, “NO FILE” will be displayed and the last mode will be resumed.

Press

TRACK 

ll track. Press

TRACK

to skip to the beginning of the next nn to return to the beginning of the current track. Pressing

TRACK

beginning of the previous track.

nn again skips to the

Press and hold

TRACK 

ll forward or reverse a track.

or

TRACK

nn to fast

Press

Press l

/ II

to temporarily stop USB playback.

l

/ II

again to resume playback.

Press

SELECT

to enter the file/folder search mode. A list of all the folders from the USB device will be displayed.

Note

: Any files located in the root directory will be located in the folder named "ROOT". Press

SELECT

to view the files on the root folder.

Use the

VOL+

or

VOL-

buttons to cycle through all the folders on the device and press

SELECT

to choose the desired folder. The list of files in the selected folder will be displayed. Use the

VOL+

or

VOL-

buttons to cycle through the list of files.

Note:

Pressing

GO BACK

when viewing the contents of a folder will return to the list of folders on the USB device.

Press

GO BACK

again to exit the search menu.

Once the desired song is displayed, press

SELECT

to begin playback of the desired song.

Note:

Due to differences in USB device transfer speeds, it is recommended to limit each folder to less than 30 songs.

MGH17BT OPERATION

Displaying Information

Song Title Icon 

Artist Icon 

Folder Icon 

File Icon 

Folder Access 

Repeat

Random

Intro

USB Operation

When a file is accessed, the clock and elapsed time will be displayed. Press

DISP

momentarily to select beween song title, artist, file name, folder name, track number and clock/ elapsed time.

"NO TITLE" will be displayed if no song title information is available.

"NO ARTIST" will be displayed if no artist information is available.

This icon will illuminate when the song title is displayed.

This icon will illuminate when the artist name is displayed.

This icon will illuminate when the folder name is displayed.

This icon will illuminate when the file name is displayed.

Press to select the previous folder.

Press to select the next folder.

Note:

Folder access is only available on devices with more than one folder.

Press

RPT 

to enter the Repeat menu, then use the

VOL+

or

VOL-

buttons to select one of the following options:

• ALL - Plays all tracks on the device.

• TRACK - Continuously repeats selected track.

• FOLDER - Continuously repeats all files in selected folder.

Press

RDM 

to enter the Random menu, then use the

VOL+

or

VOL-

buttons to select one of the following options:

• OFF - Cancels the

RDM 

function.

• ALL - Plays all tracks in random order.

• FOLDER - Plays all tracks in folder in random order.

Note:

Random mode is retained in memory when selecting between other modes and when the unit is turned on/off.

Press

INT 

to enter the Intro menu, then use the

VOL+

or

VOL-

buttons to select one of the following options:

• OFF - Cancels the

INT 

function.

• ALL - Plays first 10 seconds of each track.

• FOLDER - Plays first 10 seconds of each track in folder.

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Character Support

Media Compatibility

Playback Order

Playback Capacity

USB Device Compatibility

USB Operation 

Maximum character display information

• Track name – 32 character maximum

• Directory name – 32 character maximum

• *Song title – 32 character maximum

• *Artist name – 32 character maximum

*Song title and artist ne will only be displayed if included with the MP3 file.

The following types of files are compatible:

• MP3 data

The following types of files are not compatible:

• WMA data

• MP3 PRO format

• MP3 playlists

• WAV format

MP3 playback sequence is based on order the files are copied to the USB device and begins in the root folder. Any empty folders or folders that do not include MP3 files are skipped. Depending on your software, the playback order may vary.

• Maximum number of files: 50,000

• Maximum number of folders: 255 plus the root directory

• Maximum number of files in each folder and root: 50,000

Note:

If the number of files/folders exceeds the maximum outlined above, the additional files/folders will be ignored.

Note: 

Devices that exceed the maximum number of files or folders may not function properly.

Due to the differences of USB devices, some devices may not be compatible. USB devices must be ‘mass storage class’ and formatted to the FAT or FAT32 file system in order to ensure compatibility.

MGH17BT OPERATION

Additional MP3Information

USB Operation

Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played.

Do not attempt to play non-MP3 files with the MP3 extension.

Sampling Frequency Rates

MP3

Transfer Bit rates

MP3

8kHz ~ 48kHz

MP3 Tag Display

32kbps ~ 320kbps constant

Variable bit rates

Note:

Some files may not play or be displayed correctly, depending on sampling rates and bit rates.

ID3 tags Version 1.0 to 2.4

Note

: If an invalid ID3 tag version is detected, "NO SUPPORT" will scroll on the display.

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Bluetooth  Operation

Pairing a Device

Preparation

Before you can use a Bluetooth device, it must be paired and connected. Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your device before you begin the pairing process.

Pairing a New Device

The MGH17BT broadcasts the pairing signal constantly when no devices are currently connected. Complete the pairing sequence from your Bluetooth device. Refer to the owner's manual for your device for more details.

Pairing Additional

Devices

Connecting a Paired 

Device

Disconnecting a Device

Streaming Audio

The device name is "MGH17BT".

The Bluetooth passcode is "1234”.

Note:

The MGH17BT can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed.

If a device is currently connected, press and hold

BAND

to disconnect the current device before a new device can be paired. Then begin the pairing sequence from the new

Bluetooth device.

Most Bluetooth devices support the auto-connect feature, and will connect automatically if the device is in range when the MGH17BT is powered-on. If your device was previously paired but does not connect, use these instructions below.

• If your most recently connected Bluetooth device becomes disconnected or does not reconnect, press

BAND

from

Bluetooth mode to reconnect your mobile device.

• To connect a previously paired device that was not recently connected:

1) If applicable, press and hold

BAND

to disconnect any connected mobile devices.

2) From Bluetooth mode, press

SELECT.

"Paired Devices" will appear on the LCD.

3) Press the volume up/down buttons to cycle through the list of devices.

4) Press

SELECT 

or

BAND

to connect to the desired device. It must be in range to connect.

Note:

If the Auto Connect setup menu setting is set to OFF, you must press

BAND

to connect you device after pairing, and each time the MGH17BT is powered-on.

Press and hold

BAND

for 3 seconds to disconnect a connected device. The device will remain paired and appear in the PAIRED DEVICES menu but will not be connected.

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

• Press

• Press l ll

to skip to the next available audio track.

/ II to toggle between play and pause during

MGH17BT OPERATION

Bluetooth  Operation

Streaming Audio Operation

The MGH17BT supports A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile) wireless streaming audio from your Bluetooth mobile device directly to your head unit. You can also control your music from the front panel of the head unit using AVRCP (audio video remote control profile).

• To stream music to your head unit, your mobile device must support the A2DP and

AVRCP Bluetooth profiles. Check the owner's manual of your mobile device for details.

• Streaming audio must be enabled from your mobile device. This option will vary

depending on the device. Some devices allow streaming audio to be disabled.

After pairing, connecting and enabling streaming audio from a compatible mobile device, begin playing music using the music player on your mobile device. Once the music is playing, the following functions can be used to control the music: nn l ll

II

Note: 

Some Bluetooth devices may not fully support these commands.

Bluetooth Reset

Resetting the Bluetooth module will remove the list of paired phones and delete the list of recent calls from memory.

To reset Bluetooth, perform the following steps:

1) Press

MODE

until the head unit is in Bluetooth mode.

2) Press and hold

MENU

for 3 seconds to reset Bluetooth settings back to factory default.

Compatibility Note:

Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some mobile devices may be incompatible, function improperly or may not support all features when used with the MGH17BT.

Function

Bluetooth

Auto Connect

Bluetooth Setup Menu Options

Options

BL'TOOTH (ON/OFF)

AUTO CON (ON/OFF)

Action

Enables/disables Bluetooth functionality.

Set to On to allow a Bluetooth device to connect automatically or Off to require manual connection.

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Weather Band Operation

Manual Tuning

Press

TUNE

ll

or

TUNE

next weather band station.

nn

momentarily to seek the

Band

Press

BAND

to select weather band (WB).

MGH17BT OPERATION

Troubleshooting 

Problem

Unit will not turn on 

(no power)

Unit has power 

(but no sound)

Unit blows fuses

NO FILE appears  on display

NO SUPPORT appears  on display

Cause

Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage

Black wire not connected

Fuse blown

Speaker wires not connected

One or more speaker wires touching each other or touching chassis ground

Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground

Speaker wires touching chassis ground

Incorrect fuse rating

Selected file is not available in direct or alphanumeric search modes

An invalid ID3 tag version is present

An ID3 tag character is not supported

Action

Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC)

Check connection to ground

Replace fuse

Check connections at speakers

Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other and chassis ground

Check for pinched wire

Check for pinched wire

Use fuse with correct rating

Repeat search using valid parameters

Version 1.0 to 2.4 ID3 tags are supported.

Only ASCII characters are supported.

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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 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, renewed or comparable product

(whichever is deemed necessary) in exchange without charges, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase. Subsequent 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 from an authorized Dual dealer 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: software, 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. Specific license conditions and copyright notices for the software can be found via www.dualav.

com.

What to do?

1. Before you call for service, check the troubleshooting guide in your owner’s manual. A slight adjustment of any custom controls 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 a copy of the original receipt from the retailer to an authorized service center.

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. For more information and for the location of the nearest authorized service center please contact us by one of the following methods:

• Call us toll-free at 1-866-382-5476

• E-mail us at [email protected]

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

FM Tuner

Tuning range:

87.5MHz-107.9MHz

Usable sensitivity:

8.5dBf

50dB quieting sensitivity:

10dBf

Stereo separation @ 1kHz:

40dB

Frequency response:

30Hz-13kHz

AM Tuner

Tuning range:

530kHz-1710kHz

Usable sensitivity:

22uV

Frequency response:

30Hz-2.2kHz

General

Speaker output impedance:

4~8 ohms

Line output voltage:

2 Volts RMS

A2DP

(advanced audio distribution profile)

AVRCP

(audio video remote control profile)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications

(reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz)

Power Output: 18 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N

Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)

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FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning

: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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/TV technician for help.

Dual Electronics Corp.

Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476

9AM-5PM EST, Monday-Friday www.dualav.com

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