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Display Features
Audio Section
Radio Functions
Disc Playback
USB/SD-Card Support
iPod/Auxiliary Connection
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Display Features
2-DIN Chassis: The Dual Axxera X2DMA500 has a 2-DIN
chassis (also known as Double DIN), and will fit in many vehicles with a
large dash opening. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets,
or Euro-mounted using the supplied mounting sleeve.
Note: As always, please consult the
Crutchfield Car Selector to verify fit with your vehicle.
Full-Graphic LCD: The large, full-graphic LCD and two
multi-function rotary control knobs make it easy and convenient to
operate the intuitive menu-driven interface.
Display Settings: The headunit offers the following
display settings.
- Scrolling: 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).
- LCD Type: You can set the LCD illumination type
to Positive (color background with black text), Negative (Black
background with color text), or Automatic (switches to positive
during daytime and negative during the night).
- Display Dimmer: The headunit's display features
three illumination dimmer settings (High/Medium/Low).
12/24 Hour Clock: The unit's built-in clock will
display 12-hour AM/PM time in USA frequency spacing mode. In European
frequency spacing mode, the clock will display 24-hour time.
Note: The clock can be set to stay on even when
the headunit is turned off.
Power-On Message: This feature allows a "Good
Morning/Afternoon/Evening" text message to be shown on the unit's LCD
screen when it is powered on.
Demo Mode: You can enable or disable the units
demonstration mode.
Audio Section
MOSFET Amplifier: The Dual Axxera X2DMA500 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.
CEA2006 Compliant: The power specifications for the
X2DMA500 are compliant with the CEA2006 Mobile Amplifier Power Testing
and Measurement standards from the Consumer Electronics Association
(CEA). These standards were developed as a way to equitably compare
power specs from model to model and between manufacturers. The power
output specs for the X2DMA500 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)
Preset EQ Curves: The Dual CD Receiver features the
following preset EQ curves to customize your music listening - Flat,
Pop, Jazz, Classic, Beat, Rock, or User.
3-Band EQ: The User Preset EQ setting allows you to
adjust the unit's 3-Band EQ.
| Band |
Selectable Center Frequency |
Quality Factor |
Level |
| Bass |
50, 100, or 200Hz |
0.7, 1.0, 1.4, or 2.0 |
-6 to +6 dB |
| Midrange |
0.5, 1.0, or 2.0 kHz |
0.7, 1.0, 1.4, or 2.0 |
-6 to +6 dB |
| Treble |
5, 10, or 15 kHz |
0.7, 1.0, 1.4, or 2.0
|
-6 to +6 dB |
Loudness: The Loudness function enhances the bass &
treble frequencies at low volumes. The Loudness can be set to 1, 2, 3,
or Off.
2V/6Ch Preamp Outputs: The Dual Axxera X2DMA500 is
equipped with three pair of 2-Volt preamp outputs
(Front/Rear/Subwoofer). The front and rear speakers are fading with
high-pass crossover filters, while the subwoofer output is non-fading
with a low-pass crossover filter.
- Front/Rear Preamp Outputs (with HPF): If you do
not want low frequency sounds to play from the front or rear speaker
preamp outputs (or speaker outputs), you can turn on the unit's High
Pass Filter. The HPF has a selectable cutoff frequency of (62, 95,
135Hz, or Off). Only frequencies higher than those in the selected
range are output through the speakers.
- Subwoofer Output (with Sub Control): The unit
has a pair of dedicated non-fading RCA subwoofer outputs with a
low-pass filter (55, 85, 120Hz, or Through), phase adjustment
(normal/reverse), and output level (0-12).
Source Volume Level: The Source Volume Level control
allows a gain adjustment for each audio source (Tuner, CD, Aux and USB).
You can set the source volume level (+/-6dB) for each mode, depending on
the relative volume of each audio source.
Program Volume: You can se the X2DMA500 to power-on
to the same volume level (1-30) every time.
Key Beep: When this function is enabled, every
button press will output a beep tone.
Radio Functions
AM/FM Tuner: The Dual X2DMA500 features a built-in
AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, scan, and preset tuning.
Preset Tuning: The built-in AM/FM tuner allows you
to store up to 18 FM station presets and 12 AM station presets. You can
tune your presets manually or have the headunit do it automatically.
Scan Tuning: Press the Scan button on the included
remote control to preview strong stations on the current band, pausing
for five seconds at each. Press Scan again to select station or cancel
the function.
Local: The Local function allows only strong radio
stations to be received, blocking stations with weaker signals.
European Tuning: You can switch the tuner between
USA or European tuning.
HD Radio Ready (with iTunes Tagging): HD Radio
operation requires connection of the Dual HDM90 HD Radio tuner (070HDM90, sold
separately). With HD Radio you will be able to receive digital AM/FM
broadcasts from local stations where available. This new technology will
significantly improve audio quality and reception, as well as include
information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news,
viewable on the receiver's display. The Dual HDM90 HD Radio tuner is
also capable of iTunes tagging. iTunes tagging gives you the ability to
tag a song (up to 64) and stores it to a connected iPod. The next time
your iPod is connected to iTunes, the tagged songs are displayed with
the option to purchase them from the iTunes Store.
Note: iTunes Tagging can be operated with the following
iPod/iPhone models - iPod nano (3rd/4th/5th/6th gen), iPod classic
(80/120/160GB), iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd/4th gen), and iPhone (2G/3G/3GS/4).
Disc Playback
CD Compatibility: The Dual X2DMA500 headunit
supports CD-Audio, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW disc playback
MP3/WMA/AAC Compatible: The headunit supports
playback of MP3, WMA, and AAC music files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW
discs.
| Compatible
Files |
MP3, WMA,
AAC |
| Recording
Format |
ISO9660
level 1/level 2, Yellow book Mode1/Mode 2, Multi-session |
| Sampling
Frequency |
MP3:
8-48khz, WMA: 32-48kHz, AAC: 8-48kHz |
| Bit Rate |
MP3:
32-320kbps, WMA: 32-192kbps, AAC: 48-288kbps |
| ID3 Tag Support |
MP3 Tags:
version 1.0-2.4, WMA Tags |
| Character
Support |
Song/Artist/Album Names: 30 characters, File/Folder Names:
32 characters |
| File Folder
Limit |
Maximum
Folders/Files: 256, Maximum Folder Levels: 8 |
Playback Features: The X2DMA500 offers playback
features such as Repeat, Random and Intro scan.
- 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.
File/Folder Search: This search function allows
navigation through compressed music files' folders to find a specific
file or for playback.
Auto Reload: If the disc is not removed within 10 seconds, the unit
will reload the disc automatically. The unit does not have to be turned on to
eject a disc.
USB/SD-Card Support
Dual USB Ports: The Dual X2DMA500 is equipped with
front- and rear-panel USB (type-A) port for playback of MP3/WMA/AAC
files stored on a USB mass storage device. The X2DMA500 offers the
following playback features for MP3/WMA/AAC USB files - File/Folder
Search, Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat/Random, and Intro Scan. The unit's
USB ports will also charge your USB devices during connection.
SD-Card Slot: The Dual X2DMA500 is equipped with
front-panel SD-card slot for playback of
MP3/WMA/AAC files stored on a SD/SDHC memory card (up to 16GB). The
X2DMA500 offers the following playback features for MP3/WMA/AAC SD-card
files - File/Folder Search, Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat/Random, and
Intro Scan.
MP3/WMA/AAC Compatibility Chart: The MP3/WMA/AAC
files stored on your USB mass storage device and SD/SDHC memory must
meet the following requirements for proper playback on the X2DMA500.
| File System |
FAT/FAT32 |
| Compatible
Files |
MP3, WMA,
AAC |
| Recording
Format |
ISO9660
level 1/level 2, Yellow book Mode1/Mode 2, Multi-session |
| Sampling
Frequency |
MP3:
8-48khz, WMA: 32-48kHz, AAC: 8-48kHz |
| Bit Rate |
MP3:
32-320kbps, WMA: 32-192kbps, AAC: 48-288kbps |
| ID3 Tag Support |
MP3 Tags:
version 1.0-2.4, WMA Tags |
| Character
Support |
Song/Artist/Album Names: 30 characters, File/Folder Names:
32 characters |
| File Folder
Limit |
Maximum
Folder/Files: 65,535
Maximum Folder Level: 7 |
iPod/Auxiliary Connection
iPod/iPhone Direct: The Dual X2DMA500 features a
direct USB control system for your iPod or iPhone. To play music from
your iPod/iPhone device, connect the USB/Dock cable (included with your
iPod/iPhone) to the X2DMA500's front-panel or rear-panel USB port (or
both). Playback will begin automatically. You can control your
iPod/iPhone from the headunit, or your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or
touchscreen. You can search your iPod/iPhone's music from the X2DMA500
by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Audiobook, or Podcast. The
headunit also supports Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat/Random and Intro
playback functions for your iPod/iPhone. The Dual X2DMA500 will display
song, artist, and album information; as well as charged your connected
iPod/iPhone.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Dual Axxera
X2DMA500 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following
iPod/iPhone model features (as of December 2011):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Headunit |
iPod/iPhone |
Song/Artist Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
4.3.5 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
5.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the headunit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to revert to the older software version or
wait until a newer software update is available.
Auxiliary Input: The X2DMA500 features a front-panel
3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting an external portable audio device
such as a portable MP3 player.
Bluetooth/Remote Control
Built-in Bluetooth: Bluetooth hands-free
communication is built into the Dual Axxera X2DMA500, making it easy to
integrate a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone (up to 10). Bluetooth is a
two-way wireless communication system allowing you to make and receive
cell phone calls or stream digital audio from your Bluetooth enabled
phone on the X2DMA500 CD receiver.
- Hands-free Communications (HFP/PBAB): The
built-in Bluetooth hands-free feature allows you to talk on your
cell phone through the X2DMA500 without the need of holding it in
your hand, which helps avoid any traffic violations by keeping your
focused on the road. Incoming calls will be automatically appear on
the display and a ring tone will heard through your car speakers.
You can answer a call from the headunit or have the headunit
automatically answer any incoming calls. You can dial a number from
the headunit or the included remote control. You can also transfer
your phonebook the headunit. In addition, you can view a list of the
10 most recent phone calls dialed, received, or missed. The X2DMA500
even supports call waiting. An external microphone is included for
better audio performance (no integrated front-panel mic).
- Audio Streaming: The built-in Bluetooth audio
streaming feature allows you to stream digital audio from your
Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to the X2DMA500 and control the
playback of the audio through the headunit.
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
X2DMA500.
Wireless Remote Control: The X2DMA500 comes supplied
with a 21-button IR wireless remote control which provides complete
control of the Dual CD Receiver.
Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The headunit
features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the
unit to allow you to keep your vehicle's radio steering wheel remote
controls when used with the optional PAC SWI-PS Steering Wheel Control
Interface Adapter (127SWIPS,
sold separately); or the optional Metra ASWC Steering Wheel Control
Interface Adapter (120ASWC,
sold separately).
Note: Please consult the
Crutchfield Car Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible.
