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 CD/MP3/WMA Operation……………………………………………………...15 iPod® Operation………………………………………………………………..17 Auxiliary Operation……………………………………………………………18 USB Operation………………………………………………………………….18 SD Card Operation…………………………………………………………….19 Compatible Accessories……………………………………………………...20 Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………..21 Technical Specifications……………………………………………………...22 Warranty Information………………………………………………………….23 Warranty Registration…………………………………………………………25...
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.
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Optional Mounting Techniques Optional gimbal mount bracket installation Model # GM-MRD80 Optional Overhead / Under Dash mount installation Model # RM-10...
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.
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Black Wire - Connect this wire to the negative battery terminal or other good power ground. Blue Wire - This wire outputs a 12V signal when the MRD80 turns on. It is used to remotely turn on external amplifiers. Notes: Use the included plug/wire bundle to connect to the power source and speakers.
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.
Place thumb on the front panel latch button. Firmly depress the button while pulling the front panel open. Keep door firmly closed except when changing discs. Please Note On MRD80 unit: Unit will be in Pause Mode if the front panel is open. ADJUSTING THE AUDIO LEVELS...
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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).
TUNER FREQUENCY Press and hold Volume knob for 5 seconds to enter current zone. Then 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…...
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hold button or use Function/Select knob. 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. ...
to the alternative stations which can receive good signal. 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.
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SIRIUS service, you can only access channel 000 (the SIRIUS ID channel) and 184 (Preview Channel). Tune to Channel 000 to display 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.
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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.
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. C D / M P 3 / W M A O P E R AT I O N ( f o r M R D 8 0 o n l y ) SWITCHING TO CD MODE If there is no CD inserted in the driver:...
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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‖...
Then press MODE button to change to iPod® mode. For MRD80i unit – turn on your DMD device then open the MRD80 front panel to connect the accessory cable to the connector on the right side of the device drawer then insert your music device in the drawer.
PAUSING/PLAYING Press 4 button to pause the playing. Press 4 button again to resume playing. REPEAT PLAYING Press 3 button and select ―Repeat: ONE‖ to repeat same song or press 3 button again to select ―Repeat: All‖ to repeat same album. Press 3 button again and select ―Repeat: OFF‖...
it again. CAUTION If there are important files in the USB device, do not connect it to the main unit to play. Any wrong operation may cause file loss. Our company assumes no responsibility for lost files or directories. Media type USB (can support USB2.0 but the speed is USB1.1.) Capacity up to 999 songs...
Some Memory Card devices may not be compatible with the unit. Some Memory Card devices may take more than 45 seconds to initiate after plugging in. If this happen, try to remove the memory card and insert it again. CAUTION Be sure to use only recommended SD cards (<32GB).
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...
work. The radio not connected or the cable firmly or select a station automatic signals are too weak station manually selection does not work T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S CD Player SPECIFICATION Signal to Noise Ratio...
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.
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