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Marine Gauge Radio Model: SEI-SEMRNGGE Installation Guide...
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Important · Please read this Installation Guide and the User Guide before installation and use. If you are unsure about installing this product, please contact a professional audio installer. · The Marine Gauge Radio is designed to be installed into a round opening (refer to Mount Your Marine Radio for details), in boats, golf carts, cars, and off-road vehicles.
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Important · You will need to connect the (Purple) Remote Turn-On Wire to the vehicle ignition switch with the supplied (Purple) Remote Turn-On Extension Cable. If you are not able to connect it to your vehicle ignition switch, connect this input to a rocker switch (not included), then connect the rocker switch to a 12V-to-56V power supply on your vehicle or to a switch accessory panel.
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Important into Standby State. If you press the Power Button again, it will turn on the Radio. · The Radio saves its Turn On (Power On) and Standby last state into memory. When you turn on your vehicle’s ignition switch, the Radio will go back to the same Power State that it was in before it was Powered Off.
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Marine Gauge Radio Overview Marine Gauge Radio Layout Front Panel IP67 Dirtproof & Waterproof J1 Connector Jack – Speaker 12V Power-In SAE Connector Outputs and Vehicle Signal Inputs and Remote Turn-On Wire J3 Connector Jack – LED Lighting Controls J2 Connector Jack – Aux-In, RCA FM/AM Antenna Outputs, and Sub Outputs Jack...
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Marine Gauge Radio Overview Inputs and Outputs 12V Power-In SAE Connector Fuse Holder Power Input SAE Connector: Power input (+12V and GND) with in-line 35 Amp Fuse Holder. Remote Turn-On Wire Remote Turn-On Input Wire: This (Purple) input wire connects to an ignition switch signal (or rocker switch or any switch accessory panel).
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Marine Gauge Radio Overview · Vehicle Signals (Brake, Reverse, Left Turn, Right Turn): 4 Pins – Optionally connects to your vehicle for brake, reverse, left turn signal, and right turn signal integration with LEDCast-enabled speakers, strips, and whips. 2. Outputs: 9 Pins ·...
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Marine Gauge Radio Overview J2 Connector Jack: The J2 Connector Jack has 14 pin assignments (pins 3, 13, and 14 are not used): 1. Aux-In Input: 3 Pins – This is a stereo line input with Red and White RCA jacks for right and left channels. It can be connected to an audio source output, like Aux-Out or a phone’s earphone output.
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Marine Gauge Radio Overview J3 Connector Jack: The J3 Connector Jack has 12 pin assignments: · LED Lighting Control Outputs – These outputs are assigned to 4 Zones. Each Zone has 3 pins (12V, GND, and signal). Each 3-pin, female, round LED connector supports a maximum 5A power output.
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Installation and Wiring Safety and Wiring Considerations · For easier assembly, it is recommended you run all wires prior to mounting your unit in place. · Pre-plan your system layout and best wiring routes to save installation time. Carefully route all system wiring away moving parts and sharp edges;...
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Installation and Wiring Power Input and Remote Turn-On 1. Power In – An 8-foot 12 AWG SAE Power Cable is included for you to connect the Radio to your vehicle’s 12V battery. When you determine the power requirement from your battery, you need to check both the power consumptions on the audio and the LED lighting controls.
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Installation and Wiring Audio Input, Output, and Vehicle Signal Input Cable Harnesses The three remaining wiring harnesses are designed to connect to different external devices. CABLE HARNESS EXTERNAL DEVICE CONNECTOR J1 Connector Non-Amplified Speakers, Bare Wires Cable Harness Amp-On, Dim-In, Vehicle Signals J2 Connector Audio Power Amplifier,...
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Installation and Wiring LABEL COLOR WIRE HARNESS DEFINITION White / Black Audio Out Zone 1 Left Speaker (-) White Audio Out Zone 1 Left Speaker (+) Gray / Black Audio Out Zone 2 Left Speaker (-) Gray Audio Out Zone 2 Left Speaker (+) Purple Audio Out Zone 2 Right Speaker (+) Purple / Black...
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Installation and Wiring J2 Connector Cable Harness: The J2 Connector Jack has 14 pin assignments (pins 3, 13, and 14 are not used). LABEL COLOR WIRE HARNESS DEFINITION White 1 Sub Out Zone 1 White 1 Sub Out Zone 1 Gray Audio Out Zone 2 Gray...
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Installation and Wiring J3 Connector Cable Harness: The J3 Connector Jack has 12 pin assignments. LABEL COLOR WIRE HARNESS DEFINITION Purple LED Lighting Control Zone 4 (Right) Output Purple LED Lighting Control Zone 4 (Right) Output Purple LED Lighting Control Zone 4 (Right) Output Blue LED Lighting Control Zone 3 (Left) Output Blue...
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Installation and Wiring Audio Out Zone 1 Left Speaker Audio Out Zone 2 Left Speaker (+) White Wire (+) Gray Wire (-) White / Black Wire (-) Gray / Black Wire Audio Out Zone 2 Right Speaker (+) Purple Wire (-) Purple / Black Wire Amplifier On –...
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Installation and Wiring System Wiring None of the input and output extension cables are included, except the Power and Remote Turn-On Extension Cables. You only need the extension cables for the specific features you need, depending on the external devices you wish to connect to your Radio. When you obtain the extension cables for wiring, please follow the guidelines listed below.
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Installation and Wiring signals. Make sure you power off all the vehicle equipment and disconnect vehicle power supply from the vehicle’s battery BEFORE you make any wire connections. 3. Isolate and seal all the unused wires / leads on the J1 Cable Harness.
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Installation and Wiring 3. Connect vehicle signal inputs: · If you want your Radio’s LCD screen to automatically dim when your vehicle’s lights are on, connect your vehicle’s illumination wire to the Dim-In input on the J1 Cable Harness. · If you connect LEDCast Products to the Zone 3 and 4 LED lighting control outputs on J3 Cable Harness, and want to use the Vehicle Signaling Features (see details below), connect to the Vehicle’s brake, reverse, left turn, and right turn signals to...
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Installation and Wiring Align the arrow on both connectors, push in and screw the nut cap on the female connector. Then connect the 3-pin male connector on the LED Extension Cable to the female connector on the LEDCast Product. · If the cable is longer than required, do NOT cut the cable and reconnect.
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Installation and Wiring · Zone 1 and Zone 2 Speaker Audio Outputs – There are two Speaker Audio Outputs for Zone 1 and two for Zone 2. You may wish to separate your external speakers into each Zone according to their location on your vehicle. For example, 2 speakers located toward the front of your vehicle can be designated to Zone 1, while 2 speakers near the rear can be designated to Zone 2.
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Installation and Wiring Green), and Vehicle Right Turn Signal Wire (Light Blue) to their corresponding vehicle signals. 4. Remote Turn-On to Ignition Switch Connection: · Before you make a connection to your vehicle’s ignition switch, make sure the vehicle’s power supply cable is disconnected from your vehicle’s battery.
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Installation and Wiring 5. Connecting the included Power Cable to your Vehicle’s 12V battery is the last step of the wiring installation, but first, proceed to the following Mount Your Marine Radio instructions. Mount Your Marine Radio Safety and Mounting Considerations ·...
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Installation and Wiring Mounting Hole A 3” (77mm) round opening is needed to mount the Radio. If you need to cut a hole, place the Radio into the hole to check the fit once the cutting is completed. Refine the size if needed. If you choose to mount the Radio with the Mounting Plate Harness, you will need to drill 4 though-holes on the mounting surface.
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Installation and Wiring 4. Connect all of the wires and cables: · Plug the J1, J2, and J3 Cable Harnesses and FM/AM antenna (sold separately) into the back of the Radio. · Connect the Remote Turn-On Extension Cable to the Remote Turn-On Input Wire.
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Installation and Wiring 1. Place the Radio in front of the dashboard opening so the wiring can be brought through the mounting hole. 2. Place the EVA Gasket on the back of the Radio. 3. Pass all the appropriate wires and cables through the mounting hole and connect all of the wires and cables: ·...
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Installation and Wiring Power Connection 1. Reconnect the vehicle’s power supply cable back to the battery. 2. Connect the included Power Cable’s RED (positive) wire to the battery’s positive (+) terminal, and the Power Cable’s BLACK (negative) wire to the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
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Installation and Wiring Left Channel and the right speaker plays the audio for the Right Channel. If not, the Left and Right Channel wiring may be swapped. · Check FM/AM Radio Antenna – Play an FM or AM station. Check if the Radio can tune in a station. If the Radio is not able to tune a station, you will need to check the FM/AM antenna.
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Installation and Wiring If there is an issue identified by these tests and you need to adjust your wirings or make new connections, it is vitally important that BEFORE you do, you turn off all the power on your vehicle, your audio system, and the Radio.
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Next, read your User Guide to explore more features and functions for your Marine Gauge Radio...
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Need Additional Protection? Visit soundextreme.us to purchase a soft, silicon-rubber cover for your Marine Gauge Radio’s front panel. V08.23...
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