JL Audio MLC-RW User manual

Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio Marine Lighting
Controller for your sound system.
This product has been designed and manufactured to exacting
standards in order to deliver years of enjoyment. For maximum
performance, we highly recommend that you have your MLC-RW
installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your authorized dealer has
the training, expertise and installation equipment to ensure optimum
performance from this product. Due to the complexity of modern
electrical systems, we do not recommend self-installation unless you
have extensive experience in automotive and marine electrical systems.
Should you decide to install this product yourself, please take the time to
read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with its installation
requirements and setup procedures.
If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this manual or
any aspect of the product’s operation, please contact your authorized
JL Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance, please submit
a request to the JL Audio Technical Support Department at
www.jlaudio.com/support or call (954) 443–1100 during business hours.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Marine Lighting Controller
MLC-RW

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FCC Compliance Statement
is equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits of Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. is
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed 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, 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 separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to 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.
Any changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Connections
Safety Considerations
• Install the controller module in a dry, well-
ventilated location that does not interfere with
factory-installed systems. Do not install where
it will be directly exposed to the elements.
• Do not mount this product in an engine
compartment or areas of extreme heat.
Areas exposed to a heater or hot air should
also be avoided.
• Securely mount this product so that it does not
come loose in the event of a collision, sudden
jolt or as a result of repeated vibrations during
normal use.
• Check before drilling to make sure that you will
not be drilling into an exterior panel/hull, fuel
tank, gas/brake line, wiring harness or other
vital system.
• Do not run system wiring outside or underneath
the vehicle/vessel. is is an extremely
dangerous practice, which can result in severe
damage/injury.
• Protect all system wires from sharp edges and
wear by carefully routing them, tying them
down and using grommets and loom where
appropriate. Secure all wiring using cable ties or
wire clamps, as needed.
Panel-Mounting Rotary Encoder
ROTARY ENCODER
POWER CONNECTIONS
+12VDC* (Yellow)
GROUND (Black)
ILLUMINATION
+Main RGB (White)
–Red RGB (Red)
–Green RGB (Green)
–Blue RGB (Blue)
Under-Dashboard Mounting Rotary Encoder
Gasket
Threaded Collar
Mounting Bracket
1" Mounting Hole
Gasket
Threaded Collar
* Install a fuse at the +12VDC Power Wire
(Yellow) connection point that is appropriate for
the total current draw of all LED circuits.

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Product Description
e MLC-RW is an advanced controller
designed for managing RGB LED lighting circuits.
Outtted with PWM technology and high-
capacity circuitry, the MLC-RW produces up to
30 amps (400 watts) of continuous output to
power modern, multi-LED networks.
All LED functions are easily controlled
with the included rotary encoder or using your
handheld device via built-in WiFi connection.
Note: Wireless functionality requires your
compatible iOS® or Android® device and the
LiteWave ITI app (see WiFi Functionality section
for more info).
e MLC-RW also includes a suite of onboard
safety features, including automatic over-current
and short-circuit protection, as well as voltage and
temperature monitoring.
What Is Included
(1) MLC-RW Control Module
(1) Rotary Encoder
(2) #8 x 1-1/2-inch Phillips-head stainless-steel
screws for control module mounting
(2) #8 x 1/2-inch Phillips-head stainless-steel
screws for rotary encoder mounting
(1) Owner’s manual
WiFi Functionality
e MLC-RW is outtted with built-in WiFi
network capabilities enabling wireless control
using your compatible iOS® or Android® device
running the LiteWave ITI app. (Note: LiteWave
ITI is a third party app available for download
on the App Store and Google Play.) Refer to the
instructions below to connect the MLC-RW with
the LiteWave ITI app.
1. Download the LiteWave ITI app from the
App Store or Google Play.
2. Make sure that the MLC-RW is connected
and powered on.
3. In your device’s WiFi settings, connect your
device to the “LiteWave_xxxx” network
name. (e default password is: password)
4. Launch the app on your device. When
prompted, update your password and install
new rmware, if available.
Control Module Placement & Connection
While the MLC-RW control module can
be mounted in any orientation, its installation
location and distance should be considered
when selecting a mounting position for the rotary
encoder and making connections. Use the two
#8 x 1-1/2-inch phillips-head stainless-steel screws
to mount the control module to a at surface.
Refer to the table below for wire connection info.
Wire Color Connection
Power
Yellow
+12VDC (Install a fuse at this connection
point that is appropriate for the total
current draw of all LED circuits.)
Black GROUND
Illumination
Red Red RGB LED Negative (–)
Green Green RGB LED Negative (–)
Blue Blue RGB LED Negative (–)
White Main RGB LED Positive (+12V)
Rotary Encoder Installation
e rotary encoder uses a threaded-collar
mounting design that can accommodate
installations in at panels up to 0.625 inches
(16 mm) thick. An adaptor bracket is also included
to accommodate under dashboard installations.
Refer to the diagrams on page 2 for your specic
mounting application.
Rotary Encoder Functions
e knob of the rotary encoder is used to
activate and control all functions of the MLC-RW.
Located in the center of the knob is an LED that
will display corresponding changes in color and
brightness of the output. Refer to the table below
for operation and control mode info.
Command Function/Mode
Press & Hold
for 2 seconds Power ON
Press & Hold
for 5 seconds Power OFF
Press & Hold
for 10 seconds WiFi Reset: Restores wifi “password”
Press once to
advance
through
each Mode
Color Spectrum (default): Rotate to scroll colors
Brightness: Rotate to adjust LED intensity
Color Cycle: Rotate to adjust color change rate
Specifications
Operating Voltage 10 - 17.6V DC
Operating Temperature -4 F to +167 F (-20 C to +75 C)
Output Capacity 30 A (continuous)
Auto Protection Modes Over-Current, Short-Circuit
Monitoring Modes Voltage, Temperature
WiFi Band Compatibility B, G, N

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Printed in USA
LIMITED WARRANTY  ELECTRONICS USA
JL AUDIO warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two
(2) years from the original date of purchase.
This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized
JL AUDIO dealer. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing
defect or malfunction, JL AUDIO will (at its discretion), repair or replace the defective product with new or
remanufactured product at no charge.
Damage caused by the following is not covered under warranty: accident, misuse, abuse, product
modification or neglect, failure to follow installation instructions, unauthorized repair attempts,
misrepresentations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages and
does not cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit(s). Cosmetic damage due to accident or normal
wear and tear is not covered under warranty.
Products installed as original equipment by boat manufacturers are covered by the boat manufacturer’s
warranty, not JL Audio, Inc.
Warranty is void if the product’s serial number has been removed or defaced.
Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty as
provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether
express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied
warranties, therefore these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you need service on your JL AUDIO product:
All warranty returns should be sent to JL AUDIO freight prepaid through an authorized
JL AUDIO dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a copy of the original sales receipt.)
Direct returns from consumers or non-authorized dealers will be refused unless specifically authorized
by JL AUDIO with a valid return authorization number. Warranty expiration on products returned
without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be
invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date. Return only defective components. If one speaker
fails in a system, return only that speaker component, not the entire system. Non-defective items received
will be returned freight-collect. Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the
product to JL AUDIO. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty.
For Service Information in the U.S.A. please call
JL Audio Customer Service:[phone]
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Eastern Time Zone)
JL Audio, Inc
10369 North Commerce Pkwy.
Miramar, FL 33025
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Products purchased outside the United States of America are covered only
by that country’s distributor and not by JL Audio, Inc.