JBL 39A-216-100 Operation Manual For User

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39A-216-100

Form No. 769-04745

MARINE

Operation Manual

PWR

for Users

Model No.: MR-17

MR-17

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Contents

Contents

Wiring

Identification

Installing and Removing the Detachable Face

Important Notes

Installation

Supporting the Unit

Identification of Controls and Functions

Controls

Station Tuning

Operating the CD & CD Changer

Precautions and Maintenance

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Trouble Shooting Guide & Specifications

PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive Sirius Satellite radio broadcast, you must install
JBL Sir2.5 as well as a satellite antenna (both sold separately).

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What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?

SIRIUS, headquartered in New York, offers over 120 cannels of digital quality radio
transmitted across the continental US from three high-tech satellites. Along with offering
a full spectrum of music genres, users can also listen to popular news, entertainment
and sports channels. SIRIUS currently offers 65 music channels, 24 news channels
(including traffic and weather), 7 sports channels (including two dedicated play-by-play
channels) and 24 talk / entertainment channels.
For more information on SIRIUS, visit siriusradio.com.

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Wiring identification

C

(SIRIUS control)

D

(AUX-IN)

F

(ANT. socket)

(CD changer socket)

E

FUSE

Blue

(AUTO ANT)

( BACK-UP B+ )

( GROUND )

( IGNITION B+ )

( Front Left )

1A

FUSE

10A

Yellow

Black

Red

White

White/Black

(Remote control)

B

CONNECTOR

Gray

Black

Gray

Gray/Black

Red

White

A

Rear Line out

Red

Front Line out

White

( Front Right )

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( Rear Left )

Green

Green/Black

Violet

Violet/Black

( Rear Right )

Installation Notes

Applicable to both 2 and 4-speaker connection:
A. Connections
B. Din cable connection for remote control
C. Din cable connection for SIRIUS control
D. AUX-IN
E. CD changer socket
F. Antenna socket

This radio contains four separate power amplifiers. To prevent possible damage to
these amplifiers please ensure the following:

i) The boat chassis is not used as a loudspeaker ground(-).
ii) Front and rear loudspeaker connecting wires are not joined together.
iii) Any wires not used when completing a two speaker installation are fully insulated.
iv) The memory wire (yellow) is connected to a permanent + 12V supply.
v) The power wire (red) is connected via the ignition switch of the boat.

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Installing and Removing the Detachable Face

To Install / attach the faceplate:

Close Up of Side View

Place the detachable face place onto
the radio one side at a time so that the
grooved edge of the face plate lines up
directly with the connecting piece on
the radio. The face plate should fit easily
inside the plastic trim. When the face
plate is securely in place, a distinct
“click” will be heard, indicating that it is
locked correctly in place.

To remove the face plate:

1. Press Release button, then the front panel will open (fold down).

Release button

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Front Panel

2. Grip the release section and pull the front panel forward.

- Be careful not to grip the front panel display too tightly or to drop the panel.

Release section

3. Close the inner cover.

- After removing the front panel, be sure to close the inner cover to prevent dirt,
dust or other foreign matter from entering the CD slot.

Inner Cover

4. Keep the detachable front panel in the protective case provided.

Carrying Case

Front Panel

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Important notes

Prior to the final installation, carry out a sound check. If high distortion or intermittent
sound is experienced, it is possible that the wiring from the CD receiver to the boat's
electrical system is poor or that the battery needs recharging.
If the battery and its charging circuit are OK, then rewire the yellow fused wire of the
CD player directly to the positive terminal (+) of the boat battery.
Marine accessory shops stock the connector blocks and the 10 Amp cable that may
be necessary for extending the fuse wire connection.

Grounding
Make sure that the black wire on the wiring harness is connected to a good ground
point on the boat. If the chassis of the boat is used as a grounding point, make sure
that the surface is scraped clean of paint before attaching the wire to it.
It is preferable to connect the black ground wire directly to negative terminal (-) of
the boat battery.

Warning: polarity...
This model is only suitable for use in boats which have a Negative ground system,
e. g. : the negative terminal of the boat battery is connected to the chassis.

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POSITIVE
CHASSIS

NEGATIVE
CHASSIS

Connecting the Speakers and Power Cables

Before you wire your system, disconnect your boat battery's positive (+) cable.
This helps prevent damage in case of a short. When you complete the wiring,
reconnect the battery cable and test your marine stereo. When connecting your
marine stereo's black ground wire, be sure to connect the wire to a metal part of
your boat or preferably to the negative (-) terminal of the boat battery.

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Installation

1. Precautions

Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving functions of the boat.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from
direct sunlight or hot air, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration. Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.

2. Mounting angle adjustment

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20 degrees from horizontal.

3. Mounting example

<< Installation in the cabinet >>

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Release Key

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Tap

Bend these claws, if necessary.

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Half Cabinet

Note: Keep the release key in a safe place as you may need it in future to remove

the unit from the boat.

4. Attaching the Trim Ring

- Attach the Trim Ring to the Radio after installing.

- Be sure to insert the Trim Ring in the correct direction.

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Supporting the unit

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1. UNIT

2. RELEASE CASE

3. HEX NUT

4. LOCK WASHER

5. PLAIN WASHER

6. BODY

7. REAR SUPPORT STRAP

8. TAPPING SCREW

9. M5 X 20 HEX BOLT

Accessories subject to change without notice.

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1. Fuse replacement

If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after the replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this case,
consult your nearest dealer.

2. Warning

Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead.
Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage.

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