Standard Horizon MST65 Owner's Manual
MST65
Deluxe AM/FM
Stereo System
Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES..........................................................................................1
ACCESSORIES...................................................................................1
REPLACEMENT PARTS....................................................................1
LISTENING TO FM ON YOUR BOAT................................................2
CASSETTE CARE AND MAINTENANCE..........................................2
INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 3
MOUNTING.........................................................................................3
Upright or Overhead Mounting......................................................3
Flush Mounting..............................................................................4
Installation using the Supplied Escutcheon Panel.........................5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION...............................................................6
FUSE REPLACEMENT........................................................................6
SPEAKER INSTALLATION.................................................................. 7
CONTROLS........................................................................................ 8
Volume ON/OFF.............................................................................8
Balance..........................................................................................8
Fader..............................................................................................8
Bass and Treble.............................................................................9
Loudness (LD)................................................................................9
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).......................................................... 9
Band (BND)....................................................................................9
Tuning............................................................................................9
Manual Station Preset..................................................................10
Auto Memory Store (AS)..............................................................10
Preset Scan (PS)..........................................................................10
Clock (CLK)..................................................................................11
CASSETTE PLAYER..........................................................................11
Noise Reduction (NR).................................................................. 11
Metal Oxide Tapes (MT)...............................................................11
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................ 12
GENERAL..........................................................................................12
FM RADIO......................................................................................... 12
AM RADIO.........................................................................................12
AUDIO AMPLIFIER............................................................................12
STEREO CASSETTE DECK...............................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................13
MAINTENANCE................................................................................13
LIMITED WARRANTY......................................................................14
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FEATURES
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Sealed water resistant marine housing using corrosion proof materials.
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Large easy-to-read LCD display of station memories, frequency, selected
function and time.
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Automatic tune and store feature to locate and memorize stations.
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Special "night vision" orange back lighting of the display and all controls.
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Extended station memories - 18 FM and 6 AM.
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Built-in protection against damage from static or high power radio
transmissions.
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Provisions for four speakers with Fader control.
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60 watts, total power.
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Separate Base and Treble controls.
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Built-in clock automatically displays the time while the cassette is playing
or the unit is switched off, and at a press of a key when using the radio.
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Automatic Stereo/Mono switching and soft muting control.
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Metal tape and tape noise reduction controls.
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Reverse polarity protection of the DC input.
ACCESSORIES
AS101....................................................................7-inch Flush Mount Speakers
(available in black or white)
AS301.......................................... Bookshelf-Style High Fidelity Audio Speakers
(available in black or white)
CMB60.........................................................................................Flush Mount Kit
REPLACEMENT PARTS
PART SCC PART NUMBER
Dust Cover........................................................................................053002027A
Flush Mount Escutcheon..................................................................063002002A
Mounting Bracket.............................................................................160004023A
Mounting Bracket Knobs..................................................................154011017A
Power Wire Harness.........................................................................156007001A
Rear Case Assembly.......................................................................M32649001A
Speaker Wire Harness......................................................................156008001A
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LISTENING TO FM ON YOUR BOAT
The majority of FM broadcasts are music programs. Compared with AM
signals, FM signals have a wider dynamic range, are relatively immune to noise
and provide virtually distortion-free music reproduction. However, because of
the nature of FM signals and the fact that FM stations are usually positioned
for shore-based reception, receiving them in a moving boat may be
accompanied by problems.
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FM programs are broadcast for local reception and cannot be heard
satisfactorily at distant locations. To enjoy FM programs at their best, it is
important that you tune to a station that is broadcasting in your locality.
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FM signals can reflect from solid objects such as buildings or hills. If these
reflected signals are received along with signals arriving directly from the
transmitter, they may mix together to produce what is known as "multipath
distortion". This distortion is heard as noise. Often moving as little as 3 feet
from your position will correct this problem.
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FM signals travel in straight lines. Because the signals are reflected from
or absorbed by large solid objects, a signal shadow may be present
behind the object which may result in poor reception in that area.
CASSETTE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Tapes no longer than C-90 (90 minutes playing time) are recommended.
Avoid using C-120 tapes because they are extremely thin and may jam
your cassette player mechanism.
2. The most common cause of poor sound reproduction is a contaminated
tape head. Signs of contamination include low volume on one or both
channels and failure to reproduce high frequency notes. The head can be
cleaned using a cotton applicator soaked in alcohol. If the cassette unit is
used for more than one hour each day, the head should be cleaned once
or twice a month.
3. To extend the life of your cassettes, keep them away from:
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areas exposed to the sun
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top of instrument panels
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the engine
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areas exposed to heat and moisture
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magnetic fields (such as speakers)
4. Replace tapes in their plastic cases when not in use.
5. Do not oil revolving parts.
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
The MST65 is designed to be mounted in several different ways so that it can
be installed in the most convenient position. Although the MST65 is water
resistant when the front cover is closed, care should be taken to locate it
where it will not be subjected to spray or rain. Figure 1 shows the various
methods of mounting available.
Figure 1. Upright or Overhead Mounting
Upright or Overhead Mounting
1. Attach the two gimbal knobs and self-adhesive rubber washers to the
MST65 and slide the unit into the mounting bracket. Ensure the rubber
washers are between the bracket and the radio. Tighten the knobs firmly.
2. Temporarily position the MST65 in the desired location, tilting the radio in
the bracket to ensure you are able to get the required adjustments for
viewing angle etc.
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3. Roughly mark the location of the bracket edges, then separate the radio
from the bracket and reposition the bracket to mark the mounting hole
positions. A range of mounting holes is provided to suit most installations.
4. Screw or bolt the bracket into position. The mounting method will depend
on the material to which the bracket is being attached.
5. Slide the MST65 back into the bracket slots and adjust to the required
position before tightening the gimbal knobs.
6. Connect the antenna lead and electrical wiring as described later.
Flush Mounting
The MST65 can be neatly flush mounted into a panel or bulkhead so that just
the controls and the protective cover are visible. There are two flush mounting
options available. The best option for you will depend on your particular
situation.
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If the space behind the bulkhead or panel you have selected has a suitable
support shelf and the area is fully accessible, you can use the supplied
escutcheon panel as described later.
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If the space behind the bulkhead or panel is largely inaccessible or there is
no additional support shelf, we recommend you use the optional flush
mounting kit (available as an accessory). This kit is more robust, is fully self
supporting and allows the MST65 to be installed from the front.
Figure 2. Flush Mounting
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