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PA4A
Installation and Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 PA4A Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PA4A CONTENTS Warnings and Compliance ..................1 Copyrights and Trademarks Introduction ......................3 iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are Safety Information ....................4 trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
  • Page 3: Warnings And Compliance

    PA4A WARNINGS AND COMPLIANCE apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not Important Safety Instructions operate normally, or has been dropped. Read these instructions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire of electric shock, do not expose this Keep these instructions.
  • Page 4 PA4A FCC Notes WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    PA4A INTRODUCTION HARDWARE KIT CONTENTS System Features Features of the Polk PA4A marine audio system include: • Full Dot Matrix LCD • AM/FM US/EURO Tuner with 30 Presents (12 AM, 18 FM) • SiriusXM-Ready™ • USB Playback of MP3 and WMA files •...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    PA4A SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: When Boating TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INTERFERENCE, Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of your surroundings. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Protect from Water Do not submerge the product in water, as this can cause electric shorts, fire or other damage.
  • Page 7: Installation

    PA4A INSTALLATION Bracket Mount Before You Begin Always disconnect the negative battery terminal Important Notes • Before final installation, test the wiring connections to make sure the unit is connected properly and the system works. • Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications to your vessel.
  • Page 8 PA4A Removing the Unit Using the shortest length of the recommended size screws possible, mount To remove the commander, remove bracket mount or remove trim ring and the tuner/ amplifier as detailed in the diagram on the below. mounting screws, then slide wired commander out of the mounting hole.
  • Page 9: Wiring

    PA4A WIRING TUNER/AMP MODULE COMMANDER...
  • Page 10: Remote Control Options

    PA4A REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONS The JDAB interface supports up to • 1 PA4A Commander • 3 Remote Controls (PRC100BC, PRC200BC, OEM)* • 4 Extension Cables (PRCEC18)* Use of additional or unapproved devices may result in unexpected operation. *Optional equipment, sold separately...
  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    PA4A BASIC OPERATION Audio Menu Press the MENU button (6) on the control panel to access the audio menu. You can navigate through the audio menu items by rotation the Encoder Knob and pressing the Encoder Knob to make selection. Rotate the Encoder Knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease.
  • Page 12 PA4A System Menu Battery Alarm Operation If Battery Alarm is set to “ON”, an alarm will sound (3 beeps every 30 sec) when Press and hold the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the system menu. “SYSTEM MENU” will appear on the display, followed by the first menu the voltage drops to 10.8V (+/- 0.3V).
  • Page 13: Tuner Operation

    PA4A TUNER OPERATION already stored in that band. Press the PS soft button to scan stations stored in the current band list. The unit will pause for ten seconds at each preset station. Press PS again to stop scanning when the desired station is reached.
  • Page 14 PA4A Press the PTY soft button access search for stations in your area broadcasting RBDS information. NOTE: Radio stations broadcasting RBDS may not be available in your listening area. In FM radio mode, press the PTY soft button to list the following Program Type...
  • Page 15: Weather Band Operation

    PA4A WEATHER BAND OPERATION LIST What is the NOAA Weather Radio/Weatheradio Canada? Press the LIST soft button to display the preset list. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is a nationwide system Recall a Station that broadcasts local weather emergency information 24 hours a day via the Rotate the Encoder Knob to navigate the preset list and highlight the desired National Weather Service (NWS) network.
  • Page 16: Siriusxm Operation

    PA4A SIRIUS XM OPERATION SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1. You should be able to hear the SiriusXM preview channel even if your service is not activated. About SiriusXM In SiriusXM mode, press and hold the Encoder Knob button (5) to select Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
  • Page 17 PA4A TUNE TUNE mode options available are |<<, >>| and INFO Category mode options are CAT+, CAT- and INFO Manual Tuning Category Tuning Press the Tune soft button. Press the |<< (2) or >>| (1) soft buttons to decrement/ Press the CAT - /+ soft buttons to change the category. Each category title will increment channels down/ up step by step.
  • Page 18 PA4A Setting the User Passcode Reset SiriusXM Channel Lock Code Press and hold the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the If you forget your Parental Control lock code, use the following directions to reset the code to the default “0000”. Resetting the lock code will not affect the locked system menu.
  • Page 19 PA4A Advisory Messages Reported by the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner On-Screen Display Advisory Message Cause Explanation/Solution • Check Antenna Check Antenna The radio has detected a fault with the SiriusXM antenna. The Verify that the antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM antenna cable is either disconnected or damaged.
  • Page 20 PA4A Advisory Messages Reported by the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (Continued) On-Screen Display Advisory Message Cause Explanation/Solution Chan Locked Channel Locked The channel that you have requested is Locked by the radio See the section on Parental Control, page 15 for more information Parental Control feature.
  • Page 21: Usb Mp3 Operation

    PA4A USB MP3 OPERATION Removing a USB Device Press the MODE button (7) to select another mode and then remove the USB device from the USB connector. NOTE: After loading a USB device, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written to the device.
  • Page 22 PA4A folder sequentially. Press the INT soft button again to stop Intro Scan and resume normal playback of the current file. Repeat Play Press the RPT soft button (9) during song play to repeat the current file. Press the RPT soft button again to stop repeat play.
  • Page 23: Ipod Operation

    PA4A IPOD OPERATION To enter iPod mode from any other source, press the MODE button (7) and select This unit is equipped with an iPod ready function that will allow you to control your the USB soft key. If the user connects an iPod containing no songs, the radio will display a message stating “No Songs”...
  • Page 24: Bluetooth Operation

    Before you begin, consult the owner’s manual for the Bluetooth device you want to pair with the PA4A. Make sure the device is on and ready to receive a signal from the PA4A. There are two methods to pair a device; through the user menu or press and hold the Encoder Knob while unit is in BT mode.
  • Page 25: App Operation

    POLK® Specialty Controller is the ultimate wireless remote control for your POLK When connected, a Bluetooth enabled device is able to stream audio to the PA4A. stereo system. Store away your old remotes and enjoy the convenience of all the...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    PA4A SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING FM Radio Frequency Coverage (USA) ......87.5 to 107.9 MHz...
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