POWER
MS1550
MS1550B
OWNER’S MANUAL
Marine Audio System
MS 1550 4 x 40W
MONO
MUT
EQ
BAND
LOUD
SCAN
SHIFT
VOL
SEL
MENU
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
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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.
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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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