USB/SD-Card Playback
iPod/Aux Connectivity
Built-in Bluetooth
Radio Functions
Audio Section
Display Features
Remote Control

USB/SD-Card Playback

USB Port: The Dual XML8150 is equipped with a front-panel USB (type-A) port for playback of MP3, WMA, and AAC files stored on a USB mass storage device.  The unit's USB port will also charge your USB device during connection.

SD-Card Slot: The Dual XML8150 is equipped with hidden SD-card slot (behind the fold-down front-panel) for playback of MP3, WMA, and AAC files stored on a SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32GB).

Playback Controls: The XML8150 offers the following playback features for MP3/WMA/AAC files stored on your USB (MSC) device or SD memory card.

• 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 or specific folder.
• 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.

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 XML8150.

iPod/Aux Connectivity

Integrated iPod Dock: The Dual XML8150 digital media receiver features an integrated iPod dock to securely connect your iPod/iPhone, without the use of any cables. The integrated iPod dock is accessed by folding down the head unit's front-panel display and sliding the iPod dock to the right of the receiver. The fold-down face can then be closed and the iPod dock is now positioned to the right of the head unit's front-panel display to connect your iPod/iPhone. You can then position your iPod on the dock, vertically or horizontally. The XML8150 offers audio playback, control, song/artist information display and charging of your connected iPod/iPhone. You can search your iPod/iPhone's music from the XML8150 by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Audiobook, or Podcast. The head unit also supports Fast Forward/Reverse, Repeat/Random, & Intro playback functions for your iPod/iPhone. You can also choose to control your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Dual XML8150 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of 6/5/2012):

Auxiliary Input:  The XML8150 features a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for temporary connecting an external portable audio device, such as a portable MP3 player.

Built-in Bluetooth

Built-in Bluetooth: Bluetooth hands-free communication is built into the Dual XML8150, 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 & receive cell phone calls, or stream digital audio from your Bluetooth enabled phone on the XML8150 digital media receiver.

• Hands-free Communications (HFP): The built-in Bluetooth hands-free feature allows you to talk on your cell phone through the XML8150 without the need of holding it in your hand, which helps avoid any traffic violations by keeping you 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 head unit or have the head unit automatically answer any incoming calls. You can dial a number from the head unit or the included remote control. In addition, you can view a list of the 10 most recent phone calls dialed, received, or missed. The XML8150 even supports call waiting. An external microphone is included for better audio performance (no integrated front-panel mic).
• Audio Streaming (A2DP/AVRCP): The built-in Bluetooth audio streaming feature allows you to stream digital audio from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to the XML8150 & control the playback of the audio through the head unit.

Radio Functions

AM/FM Tuner: The Dual XML8150 features a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, scan, & 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 head unit 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.

Audio Section

MOSFET Amplifier: The Dual XML8150 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 XML8150 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 XML8150 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.

Loudness: The Loudness function enhances the bass & treble frequencies at low volumes.

2V/6Ch Preamp Outputs: The Dual XML8150 is equipped with three pair of 2-Volt preamp outputs (Front/Rear/Subwoofer). The front & rear speakers are fading, while the subwoofer output is non-fading. The subwoofer preamp output's level can be adjusted independently from 0-12. Adjusting the subwoofer level to 0 turns the subwoofer output off.

Subwoofer Control: The unit's non-fading RCA subwoofer outputs feature a variable low-pass filter (80, 120, 160Hz, or Off) and output level (0-12).

Source Volume Level: The Source Volume Level control allows a gain adjustment for each audio source (Tuner, iPod, Aux, SD/SDHC, 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 XML8150 to power-on to the same volume level (1-46) every time.

Key Beep: When this function is enabled, every button press will output a beep tone.

Display Features

Fold-Down Front-Panel: The head unit's front panel folds down to access the unit's SD-card slot and integrated iPod dock. The front-panel display needs approximately 2" of clearance in front of it to open.

2-Line LCD: The XML8150 features a 2-line LCD with white text & black background for easy viewing during the day or nighttime.

Display Settings: The head unit 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).
• Display Dimmer: The head unit'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.

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 unit's demonstration mode.

Remote Control

Wireless Remote Control: The XML8150 comes supplied with a 21-button IR wireless remote control which provides complete control of the Dual digital media receiver.

Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit 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-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (541SWIRC, sold separately); or the optional Metra ASWC Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (120ASWC, sold separately).