About the Axxera AC504BiM
An affordable workhorse
An affordable workhorse
Axxera's AC504BiM CD receiver blends old-school design with new-world technology. Sporting an extra-large 3.7" LCD display, you get the wireless benefits of Bluetooth®, along with touch-less playback controls courtesy of Axxera's Motion Control. Combine this with convenient front USB and aux inputs, CD playback, a sensitive AM/FM tuner, and solid power, and you've got a budget-friendly powerhouse to replace your factory radio.
With a wave of your hand
Motion Control lets you access basic functions without touching the receiver. Simply swipe your hand up and down for volume adjustments, then move it left or right to select your favorite tracks or radio stations. When you place your hand in front of the sensor above the display, Motion Control mutes the AM/FM radio or pauses your CD, USB, or iPod playback. This feature comes in handy when you're concentrating on the road or pulling up to the drive-thru.
Bluetooth and Pandora®
Axxera included built-in Bluetooth for convenient hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming. The AC504BiM also includes a sensitive front-panel microphone for clear conversations.
You don't have to worry which type of phone you have in order to enjoy your Pandora Internet Radio stations. Android® or Blackberry® owners can use the AC504BiM's Bluetooth audio streaming for Pandora control, while iPhone owners will simply plug into the USB input to get your streaming radio fix. You can give a "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" and switch between your favorite stations.
Audio options
You can shape your sound with the AC504BiM's three preset EQ settings. The built-in amp delivers a strong 18 watts RMS per channel to get more volume and musical detail out of your speakers, while the two pairs of RCA preamp outputs let you connect an amp or powered subwoofer for a bigger bass impact.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- CD receiver with built-in MOSFET amplifier (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/60 peak x 4 channels)
- detachable face with LCD display
- Motion Control provides gesture control over radio mute, play/pause, volume up/down, and track forward/back
- built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- Pandora control for Android, Blackberry, and iPhone
- remote control
Audio Features:
- 3 EQ presets
Expandability:
- built-in iPod, iPhone, and iPad control (see Details tab for model compatibility)
- inputs: front USB input, front auxiliary input
- outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear/sub)
Other Info:
- CEA-2006 compliant
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # AC504BiM
What's in the box:
Axxera AC504BiM owner's manual
- CD receiver
- Face (attached)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Trim-ring
- Wiring harness
- Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
- Four M3 x 5mm screws
- Four M5 x 5mm screws
- Rear-support bolt
- Lock washer
- Hex nut
- 2 Radio removal tools
- 2 Face-fixing screws
- Quick Start Guide
- Motion Control Operation
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB memory | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | Classic | |
Nano | 7/6/5/4/3/2 | |
Touch | 5/4/3/2 | |
iPhone | 6+/6/5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3G | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 18 watts | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
Peak Output | 60 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 4-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 4 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | Bluish white | |
Key Button Color | Blue | |
EQ Bands | 3 | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | Adapter required | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | --- | |
European Tuning | No | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback | N |
Product Research
Motion + Remote Control
Built-in Bluetooth
Disc & USB Playback
iPod/Aux Integration
Audio & Tuner Section
Display Features
Motion + Remote Control
Motion Control: The Motion Control technology allows you to control the most often used functions with simple hand gestures; play/pause, tune, track and volume up/down. Motion Control can be used for Tuner, CD, USB, and iPod/iPhone. The Motion Control sensor is located on the front-panel of the head-unit next to the USB port (if the sensor is blocked, then it will not function).
- Swipe your hand up across the sensor to increase the volume or swipe your hand down across the sensor to decrease the volume.
- Swipe your hand right across the sensor to skip to the next track or station. Swipe your hand left across the sensor to return to the beginning of the previous track.
- Put your hand over the sensor to mute audio from the AM/FM Tuner or to pause/play a music track from CD/USB/iPod.
Wireless Remote Control: The AC504BiM comes supplied with an 21-button IR wireless remote control which provides complete control of the Axxera CD Receiver.
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible.
Built-in Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: The Axxera AC504BiM is equipped with built-in Bluetooth allowing you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles:
- Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile)
- Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.3 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile).
Pairing: Before using your Bluetooth enabled device, it must be paired to the AC504BiM. You can only pair one device at a time with this unit. Once paired, when your Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the Axxera receiver, the auto connection function automatically connects the two units. The Axxera AC504BiM is compatible with most Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, including the Apple iPhone, Blackberry, and Android smartphones.
Hands-Free Communication w/ Integrated Mic: The Axxera AC504BiM allows for wireless communication between the head unit and your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. You can answer an incoming call from the head unit's front-panel control or included remote; or you can set the head unit to auto answer all incoming calls. Incoming phone call information will be displayed on the unit's front-panel LCD. You can quickly redial the last number from the head unit' front-panel controls. To dial a number, you will still need to use your mobile phone and then transfer the call to the head unit. Use the integrated front-panel microphone to speak into during your phone conversation, while the other party will be heard through your vehicle's speakers. Your car audio speakers will mute automatically during a call.
Bluetooth Audio (A2DP/AVRCP): The Axxera AC504BiM also allows you to play back stored music and streamed music apps from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet, or personal music player using a Bluetooth connection. Playback controls included Play/Pause, Stop, & Next/Previous Track. This unit does not display song/artist information from Bluetooth audio devices.
Disc & USB Playback
CD Compatibility: The Axxera AC504BiM head unit supports CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW disc playback. The head unit supports playback of MP3/WMA music files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs.
USB Port: The Axxera AC504BiM is equipped with front-panel USB (type-A) which enables connection of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as your Android smartphone (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio player, or USB thumbdrive. The head unit supports playback of MP3/WMA music files stored on a compatible USB mass storage device. The unit's USB port will also charge (max. 0.5A) your USB devices during connection.
Compatible Compressed Music Files: The AC504BiM supports the following types of MP3/WMA music files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device.
Media Type | CD-R/RW | USB Storage Device |
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File System | ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Yellow Book Mode 1/2, Multi-Session | FAT 32 |
Playable File Types | MP3: bit rate of 32-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8-48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 32-48 kHz | |
Maximum # of Folders/Files | 500 Folders/999 Files | 500 Folders/5,000 |
Tags | ID3 tags (ver. 1.0-2.4), WMA tags |
Playback & Search Functions: The AC504BiM offers a variety of playback and search functions so you can find and enjoy your music better.
- File/Folder Search: This search function allows navigation through compressed music files' folders to find a specific file or for playback.
- Repeat: You can repeat a single track, a specific folder, or an entire disc.
- Random: You can shuffle the playback order of all your songs or only the songs in a specific folder.
- Intro Scan: You can scan the first 10 seconds of each track or the first 10 seconds of each track in a folder.
Off Insert/Eject + Auto-Reload: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. If a disc is ejected and not removed within 10 seconds, the unit will reload the disc.
iPod/Aux Integration
USB 1-Wire iPod/iPhone Control: The Axxera AC504BiM's front-panel USB port allows you to connect your iPod/iPhone via the included Dock- or Lightning-to-USB cable that comes with your iPod/iPhone (not included with the head unit). This USB 1-Wire for iPod/iPhone connection provides audio playback (for both stored music & music apps), metadata display, control, and charging of select iPod/iPhones through the Axxera CD receiver.
- Bypass iPod DAC: The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's stored music to be loaded instantly to the head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A converter (bypassing iPod/iPhone DAC).
- Music Navigation: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. The head unit allows you to browse your iPod/iPhone's stored music by Artist, Album, Song, Playlist, Podcast, or Audiobook (music content listed alphabetically). The unit also provides Fast Forward/Reverse, Previous/Next Track, Repeat/Random, and Intro Scan for your connected iPod/iPhone. In addition, music apps can be accessed directly from your iPod/iPhone's (iOS 6.0+) touchscreen.
- Information Display: The head unit will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information; including Track #, Elapsed playing time, Song title, Artist name, and Album label.
- Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge (0.5A max) your iPod/iPhone. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then this unit will not recognize it.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Axxera AC504BiM is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 2/20/2015):
Apple Device | Generation | Tested Version | Media Type | Control Type | Display Type | Bluetooth | Charge | ||||
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Audio | Video | Head Unit | iPod/iPhone | Artist/Song Text | Track Info | Phone | Audio | ||||
iPhone | |||||||||||
3G | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
3GS | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
4/4S | 7.1.2 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
5/5C/5S | 8.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
6+/6 | 8.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
touch | |||||||||||
2nd | 4.2.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
3rd | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
4th | 6.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
5th | 8.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
nano | |||||||||||
2nd/3rd | 1.1.3 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
4th | 1.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
5th | 1.0.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
6th | 1.2 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
7th | 1.02 PC | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | |
classic | 80GB | 1.1.2 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
120GB | 2.0.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
160GB | 2.0.4 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | N | Y | |
iPad | 1 | 5.1.1 | Y | N | Y | N | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
2/3 | 8.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
4/Air | 8.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N | |
mini | 8.1.3 | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | N |
AUX Input: There is a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting a temporary external portable audio device, such as a portable MP3 player.
Audio & Tuner Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The Axxera AC504BiM is equipped with a MOSFET amplifier. Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, and it delivers increased power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. More power means louder and cleaner music at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. The power output specs for the AC504BiM are as follows:
- CEA2006 Specs: 18 watts RMS x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 1% THD-N)
- Maximum Power Output: 60 watts x 4 channels (240 watts total)
4V/4Ch RCA Outputs: The AC504BiM is equipped with two pair of 4V RCA outputs (Front, Rear/SW). You can set the Rear/SW preamp outputs for connecting a pair of full-range rear speakers (through an external amplifier) or for connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier). When set for rear speakers, the rear outputs operate with the unit's fader control. When set for subwoofer, the outputs are non-fading.
Subwoofer Control: When the subwoofer preamp output is active, you can adjust the output level (0-12) of the sub preamp output. You can also set the low-pass crossover to 80, 120, 160Hz, or Through (full-range).
3-Band EQ + Loudness: The Axxera CD Receiver features the following preset EQ curves (Flat, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Beat, Rock, or User) to customize your music listening. The User mode activates a 3-Band EQ which lets you adjust Bass, Midrange, & Treble manually. EQ settings are stored for each source. The Loudness function enhances the bass & treble frequencies at low volumes.
Source & Program Volume The Source Volume Level control allows a gain adjustment for each audio source (Tuner, CD, Aux, Bluetooth, USB, iPod). You can set the source volume level (+/-6dB) for each mode, depending on the relative volume of each audio source. You can also set the AC504BiM to power-on to the same volume level (0-30) every time.
Key Beep: When this function is enabled, every button press will output a beep tone.
AM/FM Tuner: The Axxera AC504BiM features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. You can store up to 18 FM station presets and 12 AM station presets (manually or automatically).
Display Features
Detachable Face Security: The Axxera AC504BiM features a single front loading CD face that detaches from the chassis to deter theft. There is no protective face case included. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can be purchased for this unit. Face-fixing screws are supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired.
Single-Line Display: The Axxera head unit features a single-line bluish white backlit LCD with blue button illumination.
Text Scroll: You can change the scrolling style used for displayed information on the LCD screen. Choose from Off (no scrolling), Once (scrolls once), 15 Secs (scrolls once per 15 seconds), and On (constantly scrolls).
12/24 Hour Clock: The unit's built-in clock can be set to 12-hour or 24-hour mode.
Power-On Message + Demo: This feature allows a "Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening" text message to be shown on the unit's LCD screen when it is powered on. You can enable or disable the unit's demonstration mode.
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Straightforward install. Told if I install this radio that by subwoofer under the seat of my 2004 Forester would not work. But it worked without any modification which was great.
Agev from Chicago, Illinois