Kicker KRC Series User manual

KRC Media Center
Remote
KRC Media Center Remote
KRC15
Owner’s Manual

KRC15
Owner’s Manual
Media Center Remote
Wired Remote Control for KMC10 and KMC20 Media Centers
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KRC-15
KICKER
KRC-15
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
SOU CE
AVO I ES
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KMC
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A AUSE
SEEK
MENU
AVORI ES
SOURCE
KRC 5
5-PIN
INPUT
OR
5-PIN
OUTPUT
KRC15
KMC10
KMC20
5-PIN
INPUT
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Connection:
Connect the KRC15 using the KRCEXT25 (sold separately)
25’ connection cable. NOTE: The male pins connect to the
KMC10 and KMC20 end. The female pins connect to the
KRC15 end.
For multiple KRC15 Remotes, connect a KRCY1 Y-adapter
cable.
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OPERATION
The button layout below will give you a quick overview of the
button functionality.
Function: How To:
Power On Press the Source (1) button once.
Power Off Hold the Source (1) button for 2 seconds.
Volume Up Turn the knob (8) clockwise.
Volume Down Turn the knob (8) counter-clockwise.
Seek Up Press Seek Up (7) once.
Seek Down Press Seek Down (5) once.
Tune Up Hold down Seek Up (7).
Tune Down Hold down Seek Down (5).
Enter/Select Press the Knob (8) inward once.
Pause/Play Press Play/Pause (6) once.
Mute Press Play/Pause (6) once.
Back Press Back (4) once.
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KICKER
KRC-15
BUTTONS:
1 - Source
2 - Favorites
3 - Menu
4 - Back/Return
5 - Seek/Tune Down
6 - Play/Pause
7 - Seek/Tune Up
8 - Volume Knob
OPERATION
Sources
To change any of the sources, press the Source button on the
KRC15. Rotating the knob left or right will scroll through the
available sources and pressing enter will select the source.
FM Source:
AM Source:
Function:
Seek Up:
Press the Seek Up (7) button once.
Seek Down:
Press the Seek Down (5) button once.
Tune Up:
Hold Tune Up (7) button for 2 seconds. Then press (7) once.
Tune Down:
Hold Tune Down (5) button for 2 seconds. Then press (5) once.
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button.
Function:
Seek Up:
Press the Seek Up (7) button once.
Seek Down:
Press the Seek Down (5) button once.
Tune Up:
Hold Tune Up (7) button for 2 seconds. Then press (7) once.
Tune Down:
Hold Tune Down (5) button for 2 seconds. Then press (5) once.
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button.
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Weatherband (WX) Source:
USB1 & USB2 (KMC20) Source:
The USB1 & USB2 source will automatically detect the con-
nected device.
OPERATION OPERATION
Sources Sources
Function:
Seek Up:
Press the Seek Up (7) button once.
Seek Down:
Press the Seek Down (5) button once.
Tune Up:
Hold Tune Up (7) button for 2 seconds. Then press (7) once.
Tune Down:
Hold Tune Down (5) button for 2 seconds. Then press (5) once.
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button.
Function:
Channel Up:
Press the Seek Up (7) button once.
Channel Down:
Press the Seek Down (5) button once.
Fast Browse Up:
Hold Tune Up (7) button.
Fast Browse Down:
Hold Tune Down (5) button.
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button.
Function:
Next Track:
Press the Seek Up (7) button once.
Previous Track:
Press the Seek Down (5) button once.
Fast Forward:
Hold Tune Up (7) button.
Rewind:
Hold Tune Down (5) button.
Pause:
Press the Play/Pause button.
Function:
Next Track:
Press the Seek Up (7) button once.
Previous Track:
Press the Seek Down (5) button once.
Pause:
Press the Play/Pause button.
Aux1 & Aux2 (KMC20) Source:
Function:
Mute:
Press the Play/Pause button.
Bluetooth (BT) Source:
User must pair with KMC10/KMC20 device before operating
from the KRC15 Remote.
SiriusXM Source:
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FAVORITES
OPERATION OPERATION
The Favorites button will allow you to view and set your favor-
ite station from the following sources: FM - AM - WX - SXM
(KMC20) 10 favorites can be set.
Setting a Favorite
1. Select the station you wish to add to the favorites list.
2. Press the Favorites button and select the Favorites preset
you wish to set.
3. Press and Hold the ENTER (8) button for 2 seconds to set.
Audio Settings
Audio Settings
Audio Menu: Press the knob for 2 seconds from any source
screen to enter the Audio Settings Menu. Rotating the knob
left and right will scroll between the available settings. Press-
ing the knob will select highlighted setting.
Equalizer: (KMC20) When the EQ is ON, Bass, Mid & Treble
controls are not accessible. The KMC20 has the following
preset options for the EQ: OFF - ROCK - POP - VOCAL -
JAZZ - HIP-HOP - CUSTOM. Rotating the knob left and right
to scroll between the options and press enter to select. To
enable Bass, Mid & Treble controls, EQ must be set to OFF.
Bass: Rotate the knob left and right to adjust the Bass. Press-
ing enter will conrm setting. Adjustment is from -6 to +6.
Mid: Rotate the knob left and right to adjust the Midrange.
Pressing enter will conrm setting. Adjustment is from -6 to +6.
Treble: Rotate the knob left and right to adjust the Treble.
Pressing enter will conrm setting. Adjustment is from -6 to +6.
Balance: Rotate the knob left and right to adjust the Balance.
Pressing enter will conrm setting. Adjustment is from Left 10
to Right 10.
Fader: Rotate the knob left and right to adjust the Fader.
Pressing enter will conrm setting. Adjustment is from Front
10 to Rear 10.
Sub: (KMC20) Rotate the knob left and right to adjust the
Subwoofer level. Pressing enter will conrm setting. Adjust-
ment is from 0 to +10.
When using the CUSTOM EQ you can adjust the following
frequencies:
64Hz - 250Hz - 1K - 4K - 16K
In each of these frequencies you can adjust the values from
-6 to 6.
USB1/USB2/ iPod Menu:
SiriusXM Menu:
BROWSE - Displays all les/folders available for playback.
Rotate the knob to scroll through the items and press enter to
begin playback of selected track.
Source Specic Menus
Pressing and holding the Return button will allow the user to
enter a select number of source specic menus.
CHANNELS: Allows users to browse SiriusXM channels before
selection. Rotating the knob left and right will scroll through
the channel lineup. Pressing enter will select highlighted
channel and begin playback.
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SiriusXM® Radio Operation
Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to,
all in one place. Get over
140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best
sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to
the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Connect Tuner and
Subscription are required.
Activating your SiriusXM Subscription
After installing your SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna,
power on your KMC20 and select SiriusXM mode. You should
be able to hear the SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1.
If you cannot hear the preview channels, please check the
installation instructions to make sure your SiriusXM Connect
Tuner is properly installed.
After you can hear the Preview channel, tune to Channel 0
to nd the Radio ID of your tuner. In addition, the Radio ID is
located on the bottom of the SiriusXM Connect Tuner. You
will need this number to activate your subscription. Write the
number down for reference.
Note: the SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O,
S or F.
OPERATION OPERATION
SiriusXM® Radio Operation Cont.
When your radio detects that the tuner has received the
activation message, your radio will display: “Subscription
Updated”. Once subscribed, you can tune to channels in your
subscription plan. Note, the activation process usually takes
10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. Your radio will
need to be powered on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to
receive the activation message.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING
The following checklist will help you remedy problems you
may encounter with your unit. Before going through the
checklist below, check the connection and operating proce-
dures.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit- Check to ensure
that the cable is properly connected- Press the Source button.
The buttons will not function- Perform Master Reset by
holding the Play/Pause button on the KMC10 or KMC20 down
for 5 seconds.
Channel Locked- The channel that you have requested
is Locked by the radio Parental Control feature. See your
KMC20 owner’s manual for more information on the Parental
Control feature and how to access locked channels. Default
Passcode is 0000.
Channel Not Available- The channel you have requested
is not a valid SiriusXM channel or the channel that you were
listening to is no longer available. You may also see this mes-
sage briefly when first connecting a new SiriusXM Connect
Tuner.
Channel Not Subscribed- The channel that you have request-
ed is not included in your SiriusXM subscription package or the
channel that you were listening to is no longer included in your
SiriusXM subscription package.
Check Antenna- The radio has detected a fault with the Siri-
usXM antenna. The antenna cable may be either disconnect-
ed or damaged.- Verify that the antenna cable is connected
to the SiriusXM Connect Tuner.- Inspect the antenna cable for
damage and kinks. Replace the antenna if the cable is dam-
aged.
Check Tuner- The radio is having difculty communicating
with the SiriusXM Connect Tuner.- The tuner may be discon-
nected or damaged.- Verify that the SiriusXM Connect Tuner
cable is securely connected to the radio.
Subscription Updated- The radio has detected a change in
your SiriusXM subscription status. Press ENTER on the knob
to clear the message.
No Signal- The SiriusXM Connect Tuner is having difculty re-
ceiving the SiriusXM satellite signal.- Verify that your vehicle is
outdoors with a clear view of the sky.- Verify that the SiriusXM
antenna is mounted on the outside of the vehicle.- Move the
SiriusXM antenna away from any obstructions.- Inspect the
antenna cable for damage and kinks.- Consult the SiriusXM
Connect Tuner installation manual for more information on
antenna installation. Replace the antenna if the cable is dam-
aged.
For SiriusXM Radio operation:
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Accessories
The PXIRCX (Not Included) is a wired remote for the KMC me-
dia center. Completely water-proof, you can mount it at any
location on the boat for convenient access. For information on
how to obtain the PXIRCX remote contact us directly or your
local retailer.
The KRCEXT25 is a 25’ connection cable for the KRC15
Remote. Sold separately this cable allows connection to the
KMC10 or KMC20 Media Centers.
The KRCY1 is a Y-adapter connection cable for the KRC15
Remote. Sold separately this cable allows the connection
of multiple KRC15 Remotes to the KMC10 or KMC20 Media
Centers.
KRCEXT25
KRCY1
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