Audiovox AquaTronics MS-220 Owner's Manual
Audiovox AquaTronics MS-220 Owner's Manual

Audiovox AquaTronics MS-220 Owner's Manual

Am/fm stereo radio with auto stop cassette player

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Owner' s Manual
AM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH AUTO STOP CASSETTE PLAYER
Designed Specifically for the
Marine and RV Environment
MS-220

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  • Page 1 Owner’ s Manual AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH AUTO STOP CASSETTE PLAYER Designed Specifically for the Marine and RV Environment MS-220...
  • Page 2 FACEPLATE CONTROLS DIAGRAM (Figure 1)
  • Page 3 CONTROL DESCRIPTION (see figure 1) POWER BUTTON Press to turn the unit ON or OFF. EJECT BUTTON Press this button in half way to fast-forward the tape, and fully in to eject the tape. TAPE DOOR TUNING KNOB Rotate the knob to tune the desired broadcast frequency. VOLUME KNOB Rotate the knob to increase or decrease the volume level.
  • Page 4: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM (Figure 2) TO 12V DC (+) POWER TO GROUND (CHASSIS OR 12 VDC(-) TO 12 VOLT DC (+) POWER TO GROUND (CHASSIS OR 12 DCC(-)
  • Page 5: Specifications

    AM ANTENNA TRIMMER ADJUSTMENT The antenna trimmer can be accessed through the small hole behind the cassette door (see diagram below). Tune to a weak station between 1200 and 1400 KHz AM. (If you cannot find a weak station in this range, tune to any other strong station, and adjust tuning slightly off station).
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART AM/FM RADIOS Symptom Cause Possible Solution No Power No 12VDC Check circuit fuse at source Check in-line fuse on power lead Power lead disconnected Ground connection disconnected Power indicated; No audio No 12VDC to memory lead Circuit fuse at source output or very distorted sound (electronically tuned units only) In-line memory lead fuse...
  • Page 7 Only one channel (right or left Radio Balance Check radio function side) Speaker Disconnected Check speaker connection at radio and/or speaker Speaker lead shorted or Check speaker wiring continuity grounded to ground w/tester or meter Popping in one or both channels Speaker wiring shorted or Leads from speaker cone to positive lead grounded...
  • Page 8: Application Notes

    APPLICATION NOTES AM/FM RECEPTION AMPLIFIED AM/FM ANTENNA Some boats have more than one A popular second antenna that can be used is AM/FM radio. The best way to insure good our AB-100 amplified AM/FM antenna. It is small reception is to supply a separate antenna for and has a retractable mast that can be mounted each radio.
  • Page 9: Antenna Cable

    Special circuitry in electronic tuned radios FM RECEPTION or AM trimmers in mechanically tuned radios, FM reception can be received with a very make up for some of this difference in optimum limited antenna and strong local FM stations can mast length for AM reception.
  • Page 10 APPLICATION NOTES Voltage This note will discuss DC Power sources and how The voltage of a fully charged battery (engine not they relate to 12 volt DC video products. running) is approximately 12.5 VDC. Once a load (items being powered represent the “ load” ) is applied, the voltage will drop.
  • Page 11 AC ripple can create major problems potential for unwanted noise. for audio and video products. Noise may result and the line fuse may fail. Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC 23319 Cooper Drive Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone: (219) 264-3135 FAX: (219) 264-3007 OEM web site: www.asaelectronics.com...
  • Page 12: Accessory List

    $14.00 Unlike household electronics, all of our products have been specifically designed and tested for the mobile environment and are only available through ASA. To order any of these products, please contact Audiovox Specialized Applications at www.asaelectronics.com or 800-688-3135. *Prices subject to change...

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