GME GR350BT User manual

GR350BT
MARINE STEREO AND MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................4
Key Features...............................................4
What’s in the Box...........................................4
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Compliance........................................5
FCC Part 15 Compliance ......................................5
Listening to FM in Your Marine Vehicle ..................6
Installation ........................................6
Installation Precautions ......................................6
Choosing a Location for your radio......................7
Mounting the Radio .........................................8
Electrical wiring and connections .......................9
Wiring Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DC Connections.............................................10
Hi/Low DC Supply Voltage Warnings ............................11
Antenna Installation .........................................13
Controls ......................................... 14
General Operation ................................. 15
Power On/O ..............................................15
Main Menu ................................................15
Settings Submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Input Source Selection .......................................19
Backlighting ...............................................19
Adjusting the Sound .........................................20

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AM/FM Receiver Operation........................... 23
Tuning for Stations..........................................24
Local Mode ................................................27
Stereo/Mono Selection .......................................28
Bluetooth® Operation ............................... 30
Playing and Viewing USB Media....................... 33
Viewing Movie Files .........................................38
Viewing Photo Files .........................................41
Auxiliary Input Operation ............................ 44
Playing music through the auxiliary input ........................44
Specications* .................................... 45
General ...................................................45
FM Broadcast Receiver.......................................45
AM Broadcast Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Audio Amplier .............................................46
Bluetooth .................................................47
USB Playback ..............................................47
Environmental .............................................47
External Connectors .........................................47
Multimedia support ................................ 48
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Video.....................................................48
Photo ....................................................49
Trouble-Shooting .................................. 49

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your compact GME GR350BT series marine stereo
and multimedia entertainment system.
The GR350BT is a state-of-the-art Marine Entertainment System combining
an AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth® audio streaming that can be paired with any
smartphone, tablet or compatible device. An auxiliary input socket allows direct
audio connection to generic MP3/WMA media players that do not support
Bluetooth streaming.
The GR350BT Marine Multimedia Entertainment System has been developed
utilising a combination of the very latest in digital electronic technology, and the
design expertise gained by GME engineers over several decades of marine product
development. The design and engineering of the radio ensures that your radio
is protected against any harsh marine environment and ensures many years of
reliable service.
KEY FEATURES
• Bluetooth streaming
• USB/AUX inputs
• Built-in AM/FM tuner
• 4 X 40W Speaker Outputs
• Full-color 2.7” TFT LCD Display
• Water-resistant
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
• GR350BT AM/FM Marine stereo
• Mounting hardware
• Mounting template
• DC power lead
• Speaker leads
• Quick start guide

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• Ingress protection to IPX5 (excludes external connectors)
• Conformally coated PCB’s for the harsh marine environment.
• UV Stabilized Plastics
• Available in black or white.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Range of GME Speakers
• Range of GME Marine AM /FM Antennas
• Auxiliary input interface cable - LE74
COMPLIANCE
This device complies with AS/NSZ 61000.6.3:2007
FCC PART 15 COMPLIANCE
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. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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LISTENING TO FM IN YOUR MARINE VEHICLE
The majority of FM broadcasts are music programs. Compared with AM signals,
FM signals have a wider dynamic range, are relatively immune to noise and
provide distortion-free reproduction.
FM programs are broadcast for local reception and may not be heard satisfactorily
at distant locations. To enjoy FM programs at their best, it is important that you
tune to a station that is broadcasting in your locality.
FM signals can reect from solid objects such as buildings or hills. If these
reected signals are received along with signals that are arriving directly from
the transmitter, they may mix together to produce what is known as ‘multipath
distortion. This distortion is heard as noise. Often, moving as little as 1 meter from
your position will correct this problem.
FM signals travel in straight lines. However, because the signals are reected from
or absorbed by large solid objects, a signal ‘shadow’ may be present behind the
object which may result in poor reception in that area.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
• If you are connecting your GR350BT radio for the rst time, or
have just reconnected your boat battery and you are experiencing
problems with the unit’s operation, we recommend you reset
the unit. The reset function is accessed through the Main MENU
SETTINGS option See PAGE X for details.
• The pre-set station memories and clock time are retained only while
the power lead is connected to the Vessels DC power source. If the
Power lead is disconnected or switched o at the master switch or
the unit is removed from the vessel, the station memories will be
lost, and the clock will need to be reset.

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CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR RADIO
The GR350BT is designed for in-dash mounting in an accessible position near your
vessel’s steering position. Keep the following points in mind when choosing a
location:
• Minimise excessive exposure to continuous rain or spray.
• Minimise expose to excessive vibration or continuous direct
sunlight.
• Allow room behind the radio to run the DC Lead to the power
source.
• Allow a free ow of air around the heat sink on the back of the
radio.
• To avoid interference to compasses, ships autopilot sensors etc, the
GR350BT radio should be mounted at least 300 mm away from such
devices.
The GR350BT multimedia hub can be mounted nearby or installed in a separate
location inside the cabin using an extension lead. The cover on the multimedia hub
should remain accessible to allow access for connecting your MP3 music source
USB memory stick, or generic MP3 player.

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MOUNTING THE RADIO
When mounting your radio using the mounting plate, please refer to the diagram
below.
Source Unit
Trim Bezel
Mounting Screws
Panel
Select a suitable mounting location then examine behind the panel to determine
that there is sucient access for routing the cables and tting the mounting
screws. For panels of 6 – 9 mm thickness such as aluminum, plywood or
berglass, the unit can be mounted using the 12 mm screws supplied (refer the
diagram above).
1. Cut out a circular hole 77mm (3 inches) in diameter on your mounting
location. Keep in mind that at least 95mm (3.75 inch) depth is needed
to mount the radio.
IMPORTANT: Do not mount this unit where it can be submerged in
water.
2. Use the supplied mounting template to mark and drill holes for the
four mounting screws.
3. Slide the mounting plate over the backside of the unit and secure with
the supplied screws.
4. Press on the Trim Bezel to the front side of the unit.
5. Plug in all wiring harnesses and cables. Refer the wiring diagram in
this guide.

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ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
When connecting the GR350BT to your vessels electrical system, please refer to
the wiring and rear connections diagrams in the following sections.
CAUTION: The GR350BT is designed for vessels with a 12 Volt DC negative (−)
ground (earth) electrical system only! Reverse polarity or over-voltage connection
will result in internal damage to your unit, voiding the warranty and requiring
servicing by qualied personnel.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
USB
Radio antenna
Front right speaker
Front left speaker
Rear right speaker
Rear left speaker
Auxiliary input
DC Cable
DC Cable
Fuse 15 Amp
Black - ve
Red + ve
12 V battery

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DC CONNECTIONS
Please refer to the wiring diagram in the previous section.
1. Connect the RED power lead to the positive (+) side of the battery or
to an accessory point in the vessel or vehicle’s fuse box that provides
a +12 Volt DC connection.
2. Connect the BLACK power lead to the negative (-) side of the battery
or to a ground point in your vessel or vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• The RED power lead is tted with a 15 amp fuse. If the fuse blows,
use only a standard 15 amp (3AG) fuse as a replacement. Use of a
higher rated fuse or a slow-blow type could result in damage to your
radio which would void the warranty. If the fuse blows a second
time, please contact your GME dealer for advice.
• Your GR350BT radio is able to maintain its memories and clock time
when it is switched o by drawing power directly from your battery
via the RED Lead. Although the memory backup current is very
small (about 10 mA), it could eventually discharge your battery if left
connected indenitely. The time taken to completely discharge your
battery could vary depending on its amp-hour rating and battery
condition.
• If you do not run your boat’s motor regularly or your battery is
not kept charged between outings (e.g. solar or wind charger), we
recommend you disconnect the RED lead each time you secure
or trail your boat. This is easily done by connecting the lead via a
master switch, which can be switched o after each outing. This
will mean you will lose all your pre-set station memories and clock
settings.