Aquatronics MS1550, MS1550B, MS1550 User Manual

POWER

MS1550

MS1550B

OWNER’S MANUAL

Marine Audio System

MS 1550 4 x 40W

MONO

MUT

BAND LOUD

SCAN

SHIFT

VOL

SEL

VOL

MODE 1 2 SCN 3 RPT 4 SHF 5 DISC- 6 DISC+ AMS DISP

• Electronic AM/FM tuner with US/Euro selection

• Single CD player; plays CD, CD-R, CD-R/W

• LED backlit controls, silicone rubber keypad

• Marine features; solid top cover, corrosion resistant hardware, coated circuit boards, uV stable plastics

• Maintains settings with no power applied

• CD changer controls (optional MCD10 changer)

• Wired remote option (REMMS1550)

• Aux input and line level outputs

• 4x40W power

• Two wire power connection (Switched 12V and ground)

CONTENTS

Installation ...........................................3

Take out screw before installation.........3

DIN Front-Mount ..................................3

Installing the unit...................................3

Removing the unit.................................4

Wiring Connection ..............................5

Operation .............................................6

Location of keys....................................6

Switching on/off the unit.......................6

Sound adjustment.................................6

Menu selection function........................6

Loudness ..............................................7

Set the clock .........................................7

Mute ......................................................7

Equalization...........................................7

Liquid crystal display ............................7

Reset function.......................................7

Radio operation ....................................7

Switching to radio mode ...................7

Selecting the frequency band............7

Selecting station................................7

Automatic memory storing &

program scanning..............................7

Station storing ...................................7

Mono/stereo ......................................7

Scan...................................................7

CD operation.........................................8

Switching to CD mode ......................8

Selecting tracks.................................8

Pausing playing .................................8

Previewing all tracks..........................8

Repeating the same track .................8

Playing all tracks in random ..............8

Ejecting a disc ...................................8

CDC operation ......................................8

Switching to CDC mode .......................8

Selecting tracks.................................8

Pausing playing .................................8

Previewing all tracks..........................8

Repeating individual tracks or whole

CDs....................................................8

Playing all tracks in random ..............8

Selecting disc ....................................9

Disc notes .............................................9

Specification......................................10

Trouble shooting ...............................11

INSTALLATION

Notes:

• Choose the mounting location where

the unit will not interfere with normal

vehicle operation.

• Before finally installing the unit,

connect the wiring temporarily and

make sure the unit and the system

work properly.

• Use only the parts included with the

unit to ensure proper installation.

The use of unauthorized parts can

cause malfunctions.

• Consult with your nearest dealer if

installation requires the drilling to holes

or other modifications of the vehicle.

• If installation angle exceeds 30˚ from

horizontal, the unit might not give its

optimum performance.

30˚

• Avoid installing the unit where it would

be subject to high temperature, such

as from direct sunlight, or from hot air,

from the heater, or where it would be

subject to dust, dirt or excessive

vibration.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit can be properly installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Frontmount) or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods.

TAKE OUT SCREW BEFORE INSTALLATION

Before install the unit, please remove the two screws.

Take out screw before installation

DIN FRONT-MOUNT

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard having an opening as show below:

53 mm

182 mm

Installing the unit

Be sure you test all connections first, and then follow these steps to install the unit.

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and then disconnect the cable from the vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Disconnect the wire harness and the antenna.

3. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull it out to remove it.

4. The two supplied keys release tabs inside the unit's sleeve so you can remove it. One key is for the right side and the other is for the left side. Insert the keys as far as they will go (with the notches facing up) into the appropriate slots at the middle left and right sides of the unit. Then slide the sleeve off the back of the unit.

INSTALLATION

Sleeve

L Key

Outer Trim Ring

R Key

5. Mount the sleeve by inserting the sleeve into the opening of the dashboard and bend open the tabs located around the sleeve with a screwdriver. Not all tabs will be able to make contact, so examine which ones will be most effective. Bending open the appropriate tabs behind the dashboard to secure the sleeve in place.

Dashboard

Tabs

Screwdriver

Spring Washer

Metal Strap

Mounting Bolt

Hex Nut

Plain Washer

Tapping Screw

9. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.

Removing the unit

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and then disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.

2. Remove the metal strap attached the back of the unit (if attached).

3. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull it out to remove it.

4. Insert both of the supplied keys into the slots at the middle left and right sides of the unit, then pull the unit out of the dashboard.

Sleeve

6. Reconnect the wire harness and the antenna.

7. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it locks into place, being careful not to pinch any wires or cables.

8. To further secure the unit, use the supplied metal strap to secure the back of the unit in place. Use the supplied hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring Washer) to attach one end of the strap to the mounting bolt on the back of the unit. If necessary, bend the metal strap to fit your vehicle's mounting area. Then use the supplied hardware (Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and Plain Washer) to attach the other end of metal strap to a solid metal part of the vehicle under the dashboard. This strap also helps ensure proper electrical grounding of the unit.

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