poly-planar MRD85i Owner's Manual

Built-in bluetooth wireless audio

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MRD85i OWNER'S MANUAL
BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH WIRELESS AUDIO
SIRIUS READY
DMD READY (Digital Music Device like iPod®, MP3,
Smartphone devices)
USB READY
FLIP DOWN FRONT PANEL
SD MEMORY CARD READY
AM/FM MARINE STEREO
RDS READY
rev 1182013

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  • Page 1 MRD85i OWNER’S MANUAL BUILT-IN BLUETOOTH WIRELESS AUDIO SIRIUS READY DMD READY (Digital Music Device like iPod®, MP3, Smartphone devices) USB READY FLIP DOWN FRONT PANEL SD MEMORY CARD READY AM/FM MARINE STEREO RDS READY rev 1182013...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Installation…...…………………………………………..……………………….3 Wiring Diagram…………………………………………………………………..5 Button Description………………………………………………………………7 Basic Operation………………………………………………………………….8 Radio Operation………………………………………………………………..10 Sirius Operation………………………………………………………………..12 iPod® Operation………………………………………………………………..15 Bluetooth Operation………………………………………………………..…16 Auxiliary Operation……………………………………………………………16 USB Operation………………………………………………………………….17 SD Card Operation…………………………………………………………….18 Compatible Accessories……………………………………………………...20 Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………..21 Technical Specifications……………………………………………………...22 Warranty Information………………………………………………………….23 Warranty Registration…………………………………………………………25...
  • Page 3: Installation

    I N S T A L L AT I O N  IMPORTANT! Before mounting be sure there is sufficient room to accommodate the unit and that there is sufficient ventilation.  Before installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily making sure the system works properly.
  • Page 4 Optional Mounting Techniques Optional gimbal mount bracket installation Model # GM-MRD80 Optional Overhead / Under Dash mount installation Model # RM-10...
  • Page 5: Wiring Diagram

    W I R I N G D I A G R A M Wiring Details: Use the wired plug end (Pigtail) provided to make power and speaker connections according to the diagram below. Using this connector will make it easy to disconnect the radio for adding additional features or service.
  • Page 6 Wire Color Function Yellow B+ (+12VDC) Green w/stripe Rear Left Speaker- Green Rear Left Speaker+ ACC (+12VDC) White w/stripe Front Left Speaker- White Front Left Speaker+ Blue Relay Trigger Gray w/stripe Front Right Speaker- Gray Front Right Speaker+ Black 10 Ground (Neg) Violet w/stripe 11 Rear Right Speaker- Violet...
  • Page 7: Button Description

    The Yellow, Red and Black power wires should be 14AWG or larger depending on the length to the battery. NEVER operate the unit without the proper power and ground wire. NEVER ground the speaker leads and NEVER allow the speaker leads to come in contact with each other.
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    - Power Button IR Receiver Volume UP/DOWN Knob MUTE – Mute Button MENU/DISP – Menu/Display Button 1/INTRO - Preset 1/Scan Button 2/RANDOM - Preset 2/Random Button 3/REPEAT - Preset 3/Repeat Button - Preset 4/(Play/Pause) Button 10. 5/ - Preset 5/Folder down (optional) 11.
  • Page 9 EQ AND SUBWOOFER SETTING Press Volume knob repeatedly until EQ menu appears then rotate the volume knob to change EQ setting selection. EQ: 1 – Optimized for Poly-Planar SP200R or SFS101 spa speakers or small diameter (3‖) flush mount speakers. MS55 subwoofer is recommended (back channels).
  • Page 10: Radio Operation

    use the Volume Knob to adjust to different setting. Press Function/Select knob to confirm. America Australia Japan Europe2 China Europe MODE SELECTION Press MODE button to choose desired listening mode. (e.g. Radio mode to USB mode to AUX IN mode… etc.) MUTE Press MUTE button to mute the sound.
  • Page 11 AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING & PRESET SCAN (AS/PS) The PRESET buttons can be used to store 6 stations in each band (FM 1, FM 2, FM 3 and AM1, AM2) for convenient access to your favorite stations.  Automatic Storing Press AS/PS button, the radio searches and checks the signal strength until one cycle search is finished then the strongest stations are stored into the corresponding preset number button automatically.
  • Page 12: Sirius Operation

    TA or TP (Traffic Announcement or Traffic Program) - automatically detects travel announcements on the nearest local radio station. This facility will raise the volume of the radio or interrupt a CD or cassette to alert you to a travel announcement. You can turn the facility on or off, as required. TA operations: press MENU button until the TA settings is on display.
  • Page 13 your radio's unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID number (SID). This number is also available on the back of SIRIUS Tuner SCC1. Write down this number and call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474) with your credit card handy to activate SIRIUS service. Or, you may go to website https://activate.siriusradio.com// to activate the service.
  • Page 14 AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING The PRESET buttons can be used to store 6 channels in each band (S1, S2 and S3) for convenient access to your favorite channels. 1. Select the desired band. 2. Select the channel you want to store in memory, then press and hold one of the preset buttons for 3 seconds until the corresponding preset button number appears.
  • Page 15: Ipod® Operation

    DISPLAY INFORMATION Press MENU button to access current display setting. If you want to change the display setting use the FUNCTION/SELECT knob to change the display setting to Artist, Song, Composer, Number, Name or Category information. i P o d ® O P E R AT I O N SWITCHING TO iPod®...
  • Page 16: Bluetooth Operation

    If there is no device paired the display will show ―No BT Connect‖ please follow instructions below on how to pair your device 1) Make sure you are close enough to MRD85i 2) Open Bluetooth setting on your device 3) Choose ―Poly-Planar‖ from the list of available Bluetooth link 4) Enter ―0000‖...
  • Page 17: Usb Operation

    This unit can be connected to any portable music devices such as MP3 Player, TV and DVD through the AUX IN located at the back of the unit. Press MODE button to change the mode to ―AUX Input 1‖ (back) or ―AUX Input 2‖...
  • Page 18: Sd Card Operation

    PREVIEWING ALL TRACKS Press 1 button to play all songs in intro mode. The unit will play the first 10 seconds of each song continuously until you press 1 button again to stop intro function. PLAYING ALL TRACKS IN RANDOM ORDER Press 2 button and select ―Random: Track‖...
  • Page 19 Insert SD card through the SD card port located in front of the unit. Press MODE button to change to SD Card mode. Warning!: Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins. Refer USB operation on pages 17 for further instructions. REMOVING THE SD CARD Firmly press the card into the slot and release it.
  • Page 20: Compatible Accessories

    Dimensions 32 × 24 × 2.1 mm C O M P AT I B L E A C C E S S O R I E S ( s o l d s e p a r a t e l y ) MR45R Wired Remote Control –...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power Blown fuse, power Check the fuse and wires disconnected power wire or ground wire connection No sound Mute is on, Volume set Turn Mute to off, adjust at minimum, wiring is volume to a desired...
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S TUNER(AM) Frequency Range 530-1710 KHz Usable Sensitivity 32 dBuV TUNER(FM) Frequency Range 87.5-107.9 MHz Channel Step 200KHz Sensitivity 2.8 uV Stereo Separation 30dB...
  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    Warranty is subject to proper installation and operation within the published specifications. Except as provided below, Poly-Planar will repair or replace, at its discretion, any unit returned prepaid to our facility with proper documentation and determined to be defective in normal use.
  • Page 24 NOTES:...

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