JBL MR-160 Guide

REMARK: FINISH SIZE IS 145x210mm
Model No.: MR-160
Effected 31 / Dec / 07
This product is sold and serviced exclusively by Prospec Electronic Inc. and must be returned
to Prospec for in and out of warranty repairs. It can not be serviced under warranty by other JBL
service centers. All products sold and serviced exclusively by Prospec Electronics Inc.
For service contact us: 3325 South Morgans Point Road Mount Pleasant SC 29466
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]
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Wiring
Important Notes
Installation
Supporting the Unit
Identification of Control Functions
Controls
Operating the Radio
Operating the CD Player
Trouble Shooting Guide & Specifications
Identification
Contents
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PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive Sirius Satellite radio broadcast, you must install
JBL Sir2.5 as well as a satellite antenna (both sold separately).
What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?
SIRIUS, headquartered in New York, offers over 120 cannels of digital quality radio
transmitted across the continental US from three high-tech satellites. Along with offering
a full spectrum of music genres, users can also listen to popular news, entertainment
and sports channels. SIRIUS currently offers 65 music channels, 24 news channels
(including traffic and weather), 7 sports channels (including two dedicated play-by-play
channels) and 24 talk / entertainment channels.
For more information on SIRIUS, visit siriusradio.com.
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Trouble shooting guide
INTERFERENCE ON RADIO
Poor atmospheric conditions - Try again later in the day.
Antenna / lead broken or damaged.
Power Output : 4 x 45 watts
Power Supply : DC + 12V
Negative Ground
Speaker Impedance: 4 ohm
Tuning Range : 530~1710KHz (USA)
522~1620KHz (EUR)
Sensitivity : 35dB / uV
Tuning Range : 87.5~107.9MHz(USA)
87.5~108MHz (EUR)
Sensitivity : 10dB / uV
Separation : 30dB
FM TUNER
COMPACT DISC AUDIO AMP & GENERAL
Freq. Response : 20 Hz-20 KHz
Total Harmonic Distortion : 0.8%
Signal - Noise Ratio : 65 dB
Dynamic Range : 90 dB
DISTORTED AUDIO
Specification
AM TUNER
Check loudspeaker wiring.
This product contains a biamp. It is important not to connect the front
loudspeaker ground to the rear speaker ground.
Faulty loudspeaker.
Distortion at highest volume levels may be normal, as amplifier has
reached maximum power output. Otherwise the power and ground wire s
gauge might be too small (use 10amp cable or more).
Reduce the bass effect or switch off the loudness mode.
Boat battery and or charging circuit may be faulty.

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Wiring Identification
Installation Notes
Applicable to both 2 and 4-speaker connection:
A. Connections
B. Amp cable connection for remote control
C. Din cable connection for SIRIUS control
D. AUX-IN
E. Antenna socket
This radio contains four separate power amplifiers. To prevent possible damage to
these amplifiers, please ensure the following:
i) The boat chassis is not used as a loudspeaker ground(-).
ii) Front and Rear loudspeaker connecting wires are not joined together.
iii) Any wires not used when completing a two speaker installation are fully insulated.
iv) The memory wire (yellow) is connected to a permanent + 12V supply.
v) The power wire (red) is connected via the ignition switch of the boat.
CONNECTOR
(AUTO ANT)
( BACK-UP B+ )
FUSE
1A
( GROUND )
FUSE
( IGNITION B+ )
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Gray
Gray/Black
Violet
Violet/Black
( Front Right )
( Rear Right )
Green
Green/Black
White
White/Black
( Front Left )
( Rear Left )
10A
Red
White
Black
White
(ANT. socket)
A
Red
Gray
Rear Line out
Front Line out
BC
D
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( Remote control )
( SIRIUS control )
( AUX-IN )
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1. Select the RADIO / CD / SIRIUS / AUX by pressing the "MODE" button (4) in sequence.
2. Track tuning (6)
Search the track on the DISC with & buttons. If you press or button
continuously, the track will fast-forward or fast-rewind.
3. Play / pause (7)
Push to pause and push again to resume play.
4. Intro Scan (8)
Press this button to hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc.
Press this button again to restore the player to its normal play mode.
5. Repeat Play button (9)
While playing a desired track, press the RPT button to play the track repeatedly.
Press the RPT button again to return to normal play mode.
6. Random play button (10)
Press the RDM button to play all tracks on a CD in random sequence.
Press the RDM button again to return the player to normal mode.
Operating the CD Player
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Operating the Radio
1. Press the BD.FN button (5) to select the desired band FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2. Manual / Seek tuning buttons (6) : Press this button quickly to activate the
Seek mode. The Seek mode will automatically seek up or down the wave band and
stop at the next station of sufficient signal strength. Press this button (6) for longer
than 2 seconds to advance the tuning up or down the wave band.
3. Manual station store: Select the desired band and tune to a radio station to be
memorized. Choose the preset button memory location 1-6 into which the station is
to be stored and press and hold that preset button for 2 seconds. The station will
now be entered into the preset memory. 6 stations can be memorized on each of the
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 & AM2.
4. A.PS - Auto store function. (15)
Depress and hold button (15) for approximately 2 seconds until you hear a signal
which confirms the memory function is complete and the display shows "SEARCH".
Automatically six strong stations are stored on the station buttons 1 - 6.
You can override the preset station on any button by manually setting a new frequency.
5. Presets
Press the preset buttons 1-6 to find the memorized radio stations.
6. Stereo - / mono - reception
The unit is prepared for stereo reception as soon as it is turned on. If you now receive
an FM-station which airs a stereo broadcast in the course of its program,
the corresponding indication appears on the display.
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Important notes
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Prior to the final installation, carry out a sound check. If high distortion or intermittent
sound is experienced, it is possible that the wiring from the CD receiver to the boat's
electrical system is poor or that the battery needs recharging.
If the battery and its charging circuit are OK, then rewire the red fused wire of the CD
player directly to the positive terminal (+) of the boat battery.
Marine accessory shops stock the connector blocks and the 10 Amp cable which may
be necessary for extending the fuse wire connection.
Grounding
Make sure that the black wire on the wiring harness is connected to a good ground
point on the boat. If the chassis of the boat is used as a grounding point, make sure
that the surface is scraped clean from the metal before attaching the wire to it.
It is preferable to connect the black ground wire directly to negative terminal (-) of the
boat battery.
Warning: polarity...
This model is only suitable for use in boats which have a negative ground system,
e. g.. : the negative terminal of the boat battery is connected to the chassis.
Connecting the speakers and power cables
Before you wire your system, disconnect your boats battery's positive (+) cable.
This helps prevent damage in case of a short. When you complete the wiring,
reconnect the battery cable and test your marine stereo. When connecting your
marine stereo's black ground wire, be sure to connect the wire to a metal part of your
boat or preferably to the negative (-) terminal of the boat battery.
POSITIVE
CHASSIS
NEGATIVE
CHASSIS

Installation
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1. Precautions
Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving functions of the boat.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature (such as from
direct sunlight or hot air) or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration. Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
2. Mounting angle adjustment
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 20 degrees from the horizontal position.
3. Mounting example
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Release Key Half Sleeve
Tap
Bend these claws, if necessary.
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<< Installation in the cabinet >>
Note Keep the release key in a safe place as you may need it in future to remove
the unit from the boat.
5. BD/FN button (5)
In Radio mode, press the BD/FN button (5) will shift FM/AM bands:
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2.
In SIRIUS mode, press the BD/FN button (5) to select the SSR1, SSR2, or CATEGORY.
6. DIS button (14)
1) After your unit has been installed in the boat, turn power on, the radio frequency
will appear on the display.
2) Press DIS button once to display time mode.
Press DIS button once again (within 5 seconds) and hold until the displayed time
begins to blink.
3) Turn the spindle knob left to set the minutes.
4) Turn the spindle knob right to set the hour.
5) Once the adjustment is completed, press DIS button to accept the adjusted time.
If no button is pressed within 5 seconds, then it automatically accepts the adjusted
time without further intervention from the user.
7.LOUD button (16)
In order to emphasize the bass and the treble at low volume, press the LD (16) button.
To turn off loudness, press the LD button again.
8. SHIFT / SCROLL button (17)
While in any mode other than SIRIUS, simply press SH.SR to enter SIRIUS mode.
In SIRIUS mode, press SH.SR button to show SHIFT icon on LCD..
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Controls (continued)

1. UNIT
2. HALF SLEEVE
3. HEX NUT
4. LOCK WASHER
5. PLAIN WASHER
6. BODY
7. REAR SUPPORT STRAP
8. TAPPING SCREW
9. M5 X 20 HEX BOLT
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HEX
Lock Washer
Plain Washer
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Accessories subject to change without notice.
1. Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after the replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this case,
consult your nearest dealer.
2. Warning
Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead.
Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage.
Supporting the unit
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b. I-Vol
By pressing the button again, the unit will be into the I- VOL mode. (Initial Volume
Level Adjustment). You can adjust the I-Vol of what you want to set by turning the
spindle knob and the I-Vol will be set automatically. After the setting of initial levels,
when the unit is power on/off, detach on/off, and ACC on/off, if the present level is
lower than Initial level, it will keep the present level. And if the present level is higher
than initial level, it will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.
c. Area Selection
By pressing SEL button again, the unit will be in Area Selection mode. Use the spindle
knob to choose USA or EUR (Europe). Press and hold the BAND button for 1-2
seconds to set the format.
d. DSP
By pressing SEL button again, the unit will be in DSP mode. The (DSP=IEQ) feature
creates a realistic atmosphere for the style of music you select using the latest digital
sound technology. You can select the following features with the spindle knob :
-FLAT display - normal operation mode
-CLASSICS display - for the dramatic depth of classical music in an auditorium
-POP M display - for the electric excitement of stadium pop
-ROCK M display - for the subtle extension of the music's dimensions
-IEQ OFF display - cancel the sound feature
3.Volume control
Turn the spindle knob (2) left or right to decrease or increase the volume level.
Switching on your radio automatically allows you to set the volume level without
having to select it first. Simply turn the spindle knob to set the desired level.
- Bass control
Turn left to lower the bass.
Turn right to increase the bass.
- Treble control
Turn left to lower the treble.
Turn right to increase the treble.
-Balance control
Turn left to decrease the right speaker volume.
Turn right to increase the left speaker volume.
- Fader control
Turn left to decrease the volume level of any loud speakers connected to the front channel.
Turn right to decrease the volume level of any loud speakers connected to the rear channel.
4."MODE" Button(4)
Press this button to select radio, CD, SIRIUS and AUX.
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Controls

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1. POWER ON/OFF
Push the button (1) to turn on the unit. Push the button again to turn off the unit.
2. SELECT Button (2)
1) Audio control ( VOLUME / BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE / FADER )
Press key quickly to select the following features;
"VOL" display - volume control > press key (2)>
"BAS" display - bass tone control >press key (2)>
"TRB" display - treble tone control > press key (2)>
"BAL" display - balance control > press key (2)>
"FAD" display - fader control > press key (2)>
If the key or one of the keys is not pressed within 5 seconds, the radio automatically
switches into volume level control mode.
These settings are indicated on the display window.
2) Beep 2nd , I-Vol , Area Selection
When the button is pressed over 2 seconds, the unit will be operated as below:
a. Beep 2nd
On the beep 2nd, you can control the beep on or beep 2nd by turning the spindle knob.
-Beep on : You can hear "beep" sound when you press all buttons.
-Beep 2nd : You can hear "beep" sound when you press the button over 1.5 secs.
VOLUME Select BASS Select TREBLE
Select FADER Select BALANCE Select
Controls
Beep 2nd I-Vol Area
Press Press DSP
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1. POWER ON/OFF button
2. Electronic function SELECT button, Volume control knob
3. CD eject button
4. MODE button ( Radio CD SIRIUS AUX IN )
5. BD/FN button
6. Radio tune UP/DOWN, CD track UP/DOWN
7. CD play / pause, radio preset 1 button
8. CD intro Scan button, radio preset 2 button
9. CD repeat track button, radio preset 3 button
10. CD random play button, radio preset 4 button
11. Radio preset 5 button
12. Radio preset 6 button
13. SCN button (#7 SIRIUS only)
14. DIS ( display) button (#8 SIRIUS only)
15. A.PS - Auto Preset Scan button (#9 SIRIUS only)
16. LOUD (loudness) button (#10 SIRIUS only)
17. SH.SR (SHIFT / SCROLL) button (SIRIUS only)
Identification of Control Functions
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