DIGITAL YACHT AquaMedia Series Datasheet

QUICK START Aqua Media PC VR2.00
Installation & Quick Start Guide
Aqua PC Range –AquaMedia Version 2

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Aqua Media 2 PC Quick Start Guide
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your AquaMedia PC. It is recommended that your new computer is installed by a
professional installer.
Do not disconnect the White wire from the Red on the main power/data cable until you have read and
understood the Remote Switch operation (Installation Step 3+4) explained in this Quick Start Guide.
2. Before you start
You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation:
A USB Keyboard and Mouse
A suitable Monitor with VGA or HDMI input
Access to 12V or 24V DC power supply where the unit is to be installed
Crimps, terminal block or other connectors suitable for connecting DC/Signal wiring
M3 or M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location
If the AquaMedia PC has Windows pre-installed, you will need to authorise this copy of Windows by either connecting the
computer to the internet or ringing the Microsoft automated telephone authorisation system.
Other optional items you may wish to have with you during installation include;
Suitable USB Memory stick for transferring software and data
A momentary action push button switch (push to make) if you want a remote power switch
A powered USB hub if you intend to connect more than 6 USBs devices to the AquaMedia PC
Original CDs/DVDs of the software you wish to install on the AquaMedia PC
Terrestrial Digital TV Aerial
3. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the AquaMedia PC. The unit is not water resistant and should be
mounted in a dry location where it will not come in to contact with water or excessive moisture. When locating the unit you
should consider:
Routing of power and USB cables to the unit
Provision of sufficient space behind the unit for cable connections
Getting access to the AquaMedia PC for plugging in USB devices and loading CDs/DVDs
Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m
Installation Step 1
Run a suitable 12v or 24v supply to the location where the AquaMedia PC will be mounted.
The AquaMedia PC normally consumes around 2.5A at 12v but will consume more power if you are powering lots
of USB devices from the AquaMedia PC.
Ensure a suitable in-line fuse is fitted or circuit breaker (maximum 10A).
Run any USB or NMEA interfacing cables to the location where the AquaMedia PC will be mounted.
Do not make any connections yet.
The USB Interface Standard specifies that USB cables should be no longer than 5m without using a
special powered USB extender cable –ensure that the total USB cable length from the AquaMedia PC to
any USB device is < 5m.
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Aqua Media 2 PC Quick Start Guide
Installation Step 2
The AquaMedia PC is supplied with four mounting brackets which are screwed (wrong way round) to the base of
the AquaMedia PC for transit. Unscrew the brackets, reverse them and screw them back in place. Use suitable
fixings (not supplied) to fix the AquaMedia PC to a flat surface –using the dimensions and details shown in the
drawing below. Note that the unit may be installed in any orientation.
Fixing location drawing
The AquaMedia PC is also supplied with two plastic stands that can be fitted if the AquaMedia PC is to be
desk mounted as you would in an office or home environment –these are definitely not recommended for
installation of a boat
Photo of AquaMedia PC Rear Panel
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Bottom Lead is the
TV Antenna Cable
Top Lead is the
Power Cable
Optional Connector for
built-in Wifi Adaptor

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Aqua Media 2 PC Quick Start Guide
Installation Step 3
On the rear of the AquaMedia PC is a single black cable that has three wires. This is the Power cable. Connect
the Red (+) and Black (-) wires in the Power cable to the ship’s 12v or 24v supply.
Ensure that the supply is connected via a suitable fuse or suitable circuit breaker (in the positive power
connection). A 5A fuse/circuit breaker is recommended for most installations and 10A is the maximum value that
should be used.
You will note that there is a White wire soldered to the Red wire. This is the remote switch wire and should always
be connected to the Red wire if no remote switch is required. The AquaMedia PC will not power up correctly if the
White wire is disconnected from the Red wire and no remote switch is fitted –see wiring diagram.
Do not try to turn on the AquaMedia PC yet.
Installation Step 4
The connections on the rear of the AquaMedia PC are as follows;
Number - Item
1 - PS2 Keyboard Connector
2 - VGA monitor
3 - USB 2.0 Ports 1+2
4 - DVI-D Port
5 - LAN (RJ45) Ethernet Port
6 - Centre Sub Woofer Port (Orange)
7 - Rear Speaker Out Port (Black)
8 - Line In Port (Light Blue)
9 - Line Out Port (Lime)
10 - Microphone Port (Pink)
11 - Side Speaker Out Port (Grey)
12 - USB 2.0 Ports 3+4
13 - USB 3.0 Ports 5+6
14 - Optical S/PDIF Out Port
15 - HDMI Port
Connect a USB mouse and keyboard to the any of the six USB ports on the AquaMedia PC
Connect a suitable monitor or monitors to the VGA, DVI-D and/or HDMI connectors on the AquaMedia PC
Feed the optional Terrestrial Digital TV antenna cable through to the AquaMedia PC and connect it to the
supplied cable (F-Type Connector)
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Aqua Media 2 PC Quick Start Guide
To connect a remote power switch for the AquaMedia PC, at another location in the boat, simply remove the
white wire from the red wire and connect the white wire to the ship’s supply (+12v or +24v) via a SPST toggle
switch as shown below.
Once all devices are correctly connected to the AquaMedia PC ensure the 12v or 24v power is connected i.e. the
circuit breaker is ON (if fitted) and then turn on the remote toggle switch and the AquaMedia PC will power up. As
you turn on the remote switch, the Power and Hard Disk LEDs on the front face of the AquaMedia PC should
come on as the PC starts it’s power up sequence.
NOTE –when using the remote switch configuration, there is a 5 second delay between pressing the switch and
the power up or power down sequence initiating.
Installation is now complete.
White
Wire
SPST Toggle
Switch
+12v/24v
Supply