About the Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5BT-H

Made for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles
Made for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles
Ready to upgrade the radio on your Harley-Davidson motorcycle? Aquatic AV's is a tough, smart all-weather digital media receiver that's ready for the road. With features like built-in Bluetooth connectivity and a clever internal device shelf for your smartphone or media player, the AQ-MP-5BT-H is a great choice. Designed to fit select 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson touring bikes, this radio comes with Harley-specific mounting brackets and a direct plug-in to your Harley's wiring harness.
Play anything (almost)
The AQ-MP-5BT-H gives you lots of entertainment options. You can enjoy your favorite AM/FM stations, connect an MP3 player to one of the two aux inputs, or just take advantage of the Bluetooth® connectivity to enjoy your tunes. The big control knob make it easier to manage your music when you're underway, and you can also control your music directly from your motorcycle's handlebar controls.

Keep your phone or music player safe when you're riding
Built-in device storage
Behind the removable water-resistant face, you'll find a handy shelf that'll hold most phones and music players. Connect to Bluetooth, replace the face, and hit the highway. You'll be able to enjoy your tunes without worrying about your device getting damaged.
Made for the open road
Weather happens, and when it does, this IP55-rated receiver is ready. The conformal-coated circuit board keeps the wet stuff from fouling the internal circuitry. The removable face is UV-resistant, too, so it'll stand up to bright sunlight.
Motorcycle compatibility note: This receiver is designed to work with select 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson touring bikes only. For other models and brands, check out the Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5BT digital media receiver.
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.
This marine digital media receiver will not play CDs.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- waterproof digital media receiver with AM/FM tuner
- designed to fit 1998-2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles
- built-in Class A/B amplifier
- monochrome LCD screen
- water-resistant storage pocket behind removable face
- built-in Bluetooth connectivity
- works with Apple and Android phones
- control your music directly from the handlebar controls
- includes Harley-specific mounting brackets for easy installation
- plugs directly into your bike's factory wiring harness
- IP55-rated for moisture and dust
Specs:
- power rating: 24 watts RMS x 4 at 4 ohms (45 peak); 39.99 watts x 4 at 2 ohms (72 watts peak)
- frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
- current draw: 6mA (standby), 7A (max)
Other Info:
- inputs: aux (minijack), aux (stereo RCA), rear USB (charging only)
- outputs: 2-channel 2-volt preamp outputs
- UV-resistant face, conformal-coated circuit board
- mounting hardware included
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # AQ-MP-5BT-H
What's in the box:
Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5BT-H owner's manual
- Marine digital media receiver
- Face-plate
- Rear speaker harness
- User/Installation Manual
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Features
For Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: The AQ-MP-5BT-H Harley-Davidson Stereo from Aquatic AV is designed and built as an upgrade or replacement stereo for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles (1998-2013 models). It uses the existing Harley-Davidson factory stereo mounting bracket and wiring connections (no additional kit or wiring harness needed). It even retains the motorcyle's handle-bar controls.
Marine Certified: The Aquatic AV AQ-MP-5BT-H is a high quality, robust and durable waterproof digital media receiver. It is waterproof (IP55 rated), UV protected (ASTM D4329 compliant), and salt-fog resistant (ASTM B117 compliant). Its front-panel is made of ABS, while the chassis is ZAM coated and the PCB is conformal coated.
Detachable Front-Panel: The AQ-MP-5BT-H features a detachable front-panel which you can take with you when the Aquatic AV receiver is not in use. You can purchase the AQ-MP-5DF protective faceplate/dust cover (sold separately) to protect the receiver when the front-panel is detached (there is no protective case for the detachable front-panel).
Mobile Device Compartment: Behind the detachable front-panel is a mobile device compartment where you can store your smartphone and keep it protected. The mobile device compartment features a male 3.5mm aux input and a female USB (type-A) charging port. You can connect your smartphone to the AQ-MP-5BT-H via Bluetooth while your device is stored in the hidden compartment. The compartment measures 5.5" (w) x 1.0" (h) x 6.5" (d). It will fit up to the iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy S8; it can even fit two smartphone devices at the same time.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The AQ-MP-5BT-H features built-in Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP for wireless audio playback and control of your Bluetooth-enabled source device, such as your smartphone or tablet (only one device can be paired). You'll be able to wirelessly stream audio from stored music, music apps, and other audio content from your Bluetooth source device to the Aquatic AV receiver. You'll also be able to control Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Previous/Next Track, and Volume Up/Down from the receiver's front-panel. The unit will even display song/artist/album information (no album art).
Dual Aux Inputs: The AQ-MP-5BT-H offers two auxiliary inputs. There is a male 3.5mm jack inside the receiver's mobile device compartment (behind the detachable face-plate) to connect your device's headphone jack for music playback. There is also a female stereo RCA input on the rear-chassis for connection of a second external audio source.
AM/FM Tuner: The AQ-MP-5BT-H is equipped with a built-in AM/FM tuner with manual, seek, and preset tuning. You can store up to 18 FM presets and 12 AM presets for a total of 30 tuner presets. You can select between US or European tuning. For best FM/AM performance make sure your motorcycle's antenna is extended to the highest possible position.
USB Charging Port: Inside the AQ-MP-5BT-H's mobile device compartment is a female USB (type-A) port for charging your USB-enabled device, such as your smartphone or digital audio player. The charging port is rated at 5V/1A.
Built-in 4Ch Amplifier: The AQ-MP-5BT-H features an onboard 4ch Class A/B amplifier that is 2-ohm stable and capable of powering up to 8 speakers, or a combination of speakers and subwoofers.
- 4-Ohm Rating: 24 watts (RMS) x 4ch / 45 watts (Peak) x 4ch
- 2-Ohm Rating: 35 watts (RMS) x 4ch / 72 watts (Peak) x 4ch
2V/2Ch RCA Output: The AQ-MP-5BT-H is outfitted with a 2V/2CH RCA output for the connection of an external amplifier to power additional speakers and subwoofers.
Audio Settings: You can choose from 8 EQ Presets - Flat, Rock, Pop, Dance, Classic, Jazz, Vocal and User. The User mode allows you to manually adjust the receiver's Bass & Treble. The unit also has balance and fader control. In addition there is an XBS feature which further enhances bass output. A beep tone is heard when your press a button (this feature can be turned on or off).
LCD Screen: The front-panel 3" LCD screen lets you view song/artist/album information (not album art) from a Bluetooth source device, as well as AM/FM station numbers, source inputs, volume level, and menu selections. The LCD screen will also display the time. In addition, you can brighten or dim the display.
Rear Speaker Harness: Rear speakers are usually installed on the following Harley-Davidson Motorcycle models - Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Road Glide Ultra, and Ultra Limited. To continue using these speakers with the Aquatic AV receiver, you will need to hardwire the rear speaker harness of the AQ-MP-5BT-H to the rear speaker connections of the motorcycle's factory radio harness (see User/Installation Manual for detailed instructions).
Pin # | Wire Color | Function |
---|---|---|
1 | Green | Rear Right Speaker (+) |
2 | Brown | Rear Left Speaker (+) |
3 | Brown/green | Rear Right Speaker (-) |
4 | Brown/white | Rear Left Speaker (-) |
Optional Wired Remote: The AQ-WR-5F waterproof wired remote control (sold separately) allows for 2-way communication with AQ-MP-5BT-H, so you can control the Aquatic AV receiver remotely while viewing song, track and other system information on the remote's back-lit LCD screen. This waterproof wired remote control mounts flush onto a flat surface and requires an extension cable (such as the AQ-EXT-24, sold separately).
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Very nice radio, easy installation. The only thing I would like to see, is that the usb cable behind the faceplate be used for running pandora, or other apps on your phone, and not just be for charging your device..
John from Sharon Center, OH