Loudness/EQ: Loudness contouring or a three band equalizer with adjustable
loudness/subwoofer can be selected. Normally, enabling loudness (default) is all
that is required for the best overall performance. The full EQ mode can be used
to adjust the radio to the exact speakers/vehicle environment. To make
adjustments to the radio’s equalizer settings, quickly twist the tone control back
and forth three times to the left to enter the EQ On mode. Next, quickly twist the
tone control once to the left or right to enter the EQ Adjust mode. Each time this
action is performed while the radio is still announcing the current setting, the
radio will move to the previous or next setting as follows:
↔Treble ↔Mid ↔Bass ↔Loudness ↔Subwoofer ↔Crossover ↔
You may adjust the setting for as long as desired. Wh e n f i n i s h e d , t h e F M R - 2 . 8 w a i t s
a few seconds and then announces that the setting was accepted. Note that a “plink”
sound will be heard as the setting passes through the center point to aid in
adjustment. To readjust the setting, or make another setting, quickly twist the tone
control once to the left or right again. After 30 seconds of inactivity, the radio will
lock the EQ settings and an announcement will be heard. To reenter the EQ Adjust
mode, quickly twist the tone control back and forth three times to the left as before.
All EQ settings will be retained even if the EQ mode is turned off and back on.
Tone Switch: If your radio has a tone switch rather than a tone control it may have
been configured to select between volume and tone functions on the main volume
control. In one position of the tone switch, the volume control will function as
normal. In the other position of the tone switch it will function as the tone control
with full compatibility with the virtual controls as described above.
When you switch from volume to tone, the FMR-2.8 will hold the volume steady
until you return to the volume position of the tone switch. Since it is possible the
volume control could now be set to a very high volume depending on where it was
left after making adjustments to the tone and virtual controls, the Vo i ce A ss i st H D
will alert you of this condition, and the volume control will need to be lowered to at
least the previous level before it will start operating normally again. Also if the tone
switch is set to the tone position when the radio is first turned on, the volume will
be at a safe, preset level so that it will not damage the speakers.
Tuning: Your radio will tune as before including pushbuttons and automatic
Signal Seeking operation. Pushbuttons can be set for an AM or FM station
(radio must be in correct band mode for button).
Seek/Scan (motorized tuners): Signal Seeking radios like the Wonderbar®,
Town & Country and ElectroTouch will operate as before including sensitivity
(Town/Country) controls. A Scan feature is also provided by quickly pressing
the Seek button twice. The Voice Assist HD will announce that the radio is
scanning. The radio will scan to the next station, pause and then continue to the
next station until the Seek button is pressed again. The front panel status LED
will slowly pulsate while in the Scan mode.
Scan (standard tuners): On manually tuned radios, quickly twist the tuning
control twice to the right. The Voic e As s is t H D will announce that the radio is
scanning and the front panel status LED will slowly pulsate. The radio will scan
to the next station, pause, and then continue. (the dial pointer will not move while
scanning) You can cancel a scan by pushing a tuner preset, turning the tuning
knob to the left or switching the radio off. When a desired station is found, turn
the tuning knob to the right. The status LED will pulsate faster for 5 seconds. If
nothing is done, the station will be held until the tuning is changed or the radio is
turned off. If the actual position of the station is desired, turn the tuning knob
within the 5 seconds. If you are turning in the direction towards where the station
is located on the dial, the radio will mute and then unmute when the station
position is found. You can then mark this station by setting a preset.
Status/Signal Strength: The Voice Assist HD can announce the status of the
radio at any time. By twisting the volume control three times to the right, Voice
Assist HD will announce the radio station when in radio mode such as “FM
101.3”, or the current input in other modes such as “Bluetooth Streaming”.
If the action is performed again while the radio is speaking, it will enter the
Signal Strength mode. This mode will announce the signal strength of the radio
signal. This can be used to diagnose reception problems. When finished,
perform the action again or change modes on the radio.
Line Out: Optional Line Out jacks may have been added to your radio if
requested. The five outputs (front/rear pair and subwoofer) can be attached to
an outboard amplifier. These outputs are post pre-amp and are affected by the
controls on the radio.
Troubleshooting:
Low Power: If the voltage to the radio drops to low for normal operation, the
front panel LED will alternate between green and red and no audio will be
heard until this situation is corrected.
No Sound: Make sure the radio is getting power. Check all fuses and wiring.
Make sure speakers are properly connected and in good working order.
Weak/Noisy Reception: Make sure the antenna is connected to the radio and
in good working order. The cable for the antenna can become damaged. Check
for continuity between the center pin of the connector and the antenna mast.
Also check for shorts between the center pin and the outer shield.
The FMR-2.8 uses sophisticated noise blankers to reduce or eliminate most
engine/generator noise. If engine or generator noise is still present, investigate
the cause of this noise, i.e. spark plugs and wires, generator/alternator
suppression condensers etc.
PowerOnDiagnostics: Each time the radio is powered on it uses a
sophisticated method to check the speaker outputs for problems. If a problem is
found, the specific speaker channel is disabled and the error is reported by the
Voice Assist HD such as “left rear speaker ground short”. The front panel LED
(if installed) will also flash red.
Overheating: If the FMR-2.8 ever overheats in operation the Voice Assist HD
will announce it and the front panel LED (if installed) will also flash red. No
damage will occur to the radio and it may start to lower the output power to
bring the temperature back down. This should never occur in normal operation.
Version: Twisting the volume control four times to the left will announce the
version number of the FMR and any attached options.
Options:
If your radio was equipped with the BTU-2.6, BT-2.6 or USB-2.5 option
cards, the radio will automatically mute the radio and switch to the option card
when required. Please refer to the appropriate User Manual that came with the
option card for complete information.
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