MarineTech QM3814 User manual

MARINE
AM/FM RADIO
with MP3 Player and Bluetooth®
QM3814
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Installation: 02
Additional Information: 03
General Operation: 04
Radio Operation: 08
USB/SD Operation: 09
Remote Control Layout: 10
Bluetooth®: 12
Specifications: 13
CONTENTS:
PRECAUTIONS:
Choose a mounting location where the unit will not interfere with
operation of the boat or vehicle.
Before installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily to ensure it is
all wired correctly, and that the unit and system function as expected.
Only use the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation.
The use of unauthorized parts will cause malfunctions.
Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s way and cannot
injure a passenger if there is a sudden stop.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature,
such as from direct sunlight, from hot air, or where it would be subject to
dust, dirt or excessive vibration.

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HEAD UNIT INSTALLATION:
1. Insert sleeve into installation holes of dashboard.
2. Insert unit into sleeve.
3. Install decoration frame on front panel.
HEAD UNIT REMOVAL:
1. Gently remove the decorative frame by inserting a nger into each of
the locating grooves (Fig. 1).
2. Insert the release key into the gap between unit and sleeve (Fig. 2).
3. Pull out the release key to remove the unit from the dashboard
(Fig. 3) .
SD CARD SLOT:
Insert the SD card with the pin side
facing to the right-hand side of the slot,
pressing down until the card clicks into
place. Press the SD card down gently to
remove it.
INSTALLATION/DISMOUNTING:
INSTALLATION:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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GENERAL OPERATION:
1. Power Button
2. Volume/Sel Button
3. Mode switch
4. Display Button
5. LCD Display
6. Reset Button
7. Band/ switch/1D3 select
8. Tune Seek & Track forward
Button
9. Tune Seek & Track reverse
Button
10. Automatically memory storing
11. Play/Pause & Preset Button
12. Intro & Preset Button 2
13. Repeat & Preset Button 3
14. Random & Preset Button 4
15. Preset Button 5
16. Preset Button 6
17. Release Button
18. Mute/ Button
19. SCN Button
20. Remote Control sensor
21. AUX IN JACK
22. USB connecter
23. SD/MMC slot
24. Flashing LED

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GENERAL OPERATION:
ON/OFF:
Press the POWER button (1) to turn on the unit. When the unit is turned
on, press and hold the button to turn the unit off.
SOUND ADJUSTMENT:
The volume knob (2) can be used to adjust multiple settings. Press the
SEL button (2) to change the type to be adjusted in the following order.
VOLUME:
Adjust the volume level by using VOL/SEL (2) knob. Turn the VOL knob
to left to decrease the sound level, and turn to the right to increase the
sound level.
Note: The unit will default to volume (VOL) adjustment when turned on.
BASS:
Press VOL/SEL button(2) once.
Adjust bass level by using VOL/SEL(2) knob.
TREBLE:
Press VOL/SEL button(2) twice.
Adjust treble level by using VOL/SEL(2) knob.
BALANCE:
Press VOL/SEL button(2) three times. Adjust the sound balance between
left and right speakers by using VOL/SEL(2) knob.
FADER (OPTIONAL):
Press SEL button(2) four times. Adjust the sound balance between front
and rear speakers by using VOL/SEL(2) knob.
LOUDNESS:
Press the “SEL” button until “LOUD ON” is displayed. Use the volume
knob or press the “VOL+” / “VOL-” buttons on the remote control to turn
loudness on or off.

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GENERAL OPERATION:
DISPLAY:
Press the “DISP” button (4) to enter each display mode as listed below.
Time is displayed for 5 seconds when the “DISP” key is pressed, and it will
return to its previous display unless the key is pressed again. To adjust the
clock, press and hold the “DISP” key until the time on the display begins
ashing. The time can be changed by using the volume knob on the head
unit, or via the (+ /-) buttons on the remote control.
LOCAL RADIO STATION SEARCH:
Press the “SEL” button until “LOCAL(DX)” is displayed on the LCD of
the head unit. Rotate the VOL knob on the head unit, or use the VOL+/-
buttons on the remote control to switch between “LOCAL” and “DX”
modes. When the LOCAL function is enabled, only local stations with
weak reception will be picked up by the unit.
MONO/STEREO CONTROL (IN FM RADIO MODE):
Press “SEL” button repeatedly until the LCD display shows “STEREO
(MONO)”. Use either the VOL knob on the head unit, or the VOL+/-
buttons on the remote control to switch between STEREO and MONO.
The reception of audio can be improved by using MONO mode when
out at sea.
AREA SETUP:
In Radio mode, press and hold the “SEL” button until the LCD
ashes “AREA USA/EUR”. Use the “VOL” +/- buttons to change
the AREA frequency.
INPUT MODE:
Press the “MOD” button to enter the following input modes:
• Tuner (radio)
• USB
(A USB stick must be inserted in order to enter this mode).
• Memory Card
(An SD card must be inserted in order to enter this mode).
• AUX input

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GENERAL OPERATION:
RESET:
RESET button (6) is placed on the housing and must be activated with
either a ball point pen or thin metal object. (Do not use sharp object to
avoid damaging the unit.) The RESET button (6) is to be activated for the
following reasons:
• Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.
• All the function buttons do not operate.
• Error symbol on the display.
MUTE OFF/ON:
Activate “MUTE ON“ mode to silence the speaker output, press the
button again to switch to “MUTE OFF” mode to return the speakers
output to normal.

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RADIO OPERATION:
BAND SELECTION:
In tuner mode, press the “BAND” button (7) to select the desired band.
The radio band will change in the following order:
STATION STORING:
Press preset button (11 -16)
RADIO MODE.
M1 - M6
• The saved station is loaded when the key is pressed..
• The current station is saved when key is held down..
SCAN:
Press “SCN” button (19) to search for a radio station. When a station is
detected, scanning will stop & the station will begin playing for 5 seconds
before continuing to scan. Press and hold the “SCN” button (19) to cancel
scanning & stay on the current station.
AUTOMATICALLY MEMORY STORING & PROGRAM SCANNING:
• Automatically Memory Storing
Press and hold the “AMS(MP3)” button (10) for the radio to search
the current band. The 6 strongest stations will be stored into the
corresponding preset number buttons.
• Program Scanning
Press the “AMS(MP3)” button (10) to scan preset stations. This mode will
only work after the AMS stations have been congured as above.
STATION SELECTION:
In radio mode, Press “SEEK ” or “SEEK ”buttons to automatically
search a station, Press and hold the “SEEK “or “SEEK ” buttons to
manually search.

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USB/SD OPERATIONS:
USB/SD FLASH MP3 PLAYING:
PLAY/ PAUSE
Press the “Play/Pause” button (11) to pause the current playing track.
The music track play time indicator will ash. Press the “Play/Pause” 
button again to resume playing. Pressing & holding the button will stop
the music.
INT
Pressing the “INT” button (12) will play the rst 10 seconds of each song
until the last song is played. Once complete, it will resume playing the
entire track from where the “INT” button was pressed.
RPT
Press the “RPT” button (13) to repeat the current track. An indicator will
appear on the LCD screen while this mode is enabled.
RDM
Press the “RDM” button (14) to play music in a random order. An indicator
will appear on the LCD screen while this mode is enabled.
SELECT TRACKS:
While in USB/SD mode, press the “SEEK ” or “SEEK ” button to
move to the previous/next track. The track number will be shown on
the display.
While in USB/SD, press and hold the “SEEK “or “SEEK ” button
to either rewind or fast forward. The music will resume playing once
the button has been released.

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REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT:
1. Power Button
2. Pause/Play/Preset Button 1
3. Intro/Preset Button 2
4. Repeat Playing/Preset Button 3
5. Random/Preset Button 4
6. Preset Button 5
7. Preset Button 6
8. Mute/ Button
9. Volume Control
10. Mode Switch
11. ST/MO Button
12. Loudness Button
13. Scan Button
14. Display Button
15. APS/ AMS Button
16. LOC/DX Button
17. Band/ Switch
18. Tuning/Selecting Tracks/F.F/F.R
19. Select Button

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REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT:
REPLACING THE BATTERY:
After 12 months of use, or if the remote control ceases to function as
expected, replace the battery in the remote control.
The battery required is a CR2025.
1. Pull out the battery holder while pressing the stopper.
2. Place the battery positive (+) side up into the battery holder.
3. Insert the battery holder back into the remote.

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BLUETOOTH®:
1. PAIRING CONNECT:
Turn the head unit on and enable Bluetooth® on your phone & search for
the Bluetooth® device called “CAR AUDIO”. Input the pairing password
“8888” and press OK. When the pairing connection is successful, the
display will show “BT ON” & the on the LCD, it will display BT ON, and
the Bluetooth® logo “ ” will stop blinking.
Note: The Bluetooth® system supports “HSP” “HFP” “A2DP” and
“AVRCP” Bluetooth® proles.
2. HANDSFREE PHONE SERVICE:
If your mobile phone has paired with the unit, you can make calls from
your radio. All incoming calls will be transferred to the unit automatically
and the caller’s phone number will be displayed on the LCD screen.
• Press the BAND button to accept the call.
• Press MUTE button to reject the call.
• Press MUTE button to hang up after the call as been accepted.
Note: The microphone is located on the front of the head unit.
3. ADVANCE AUDIO DISTRIBUTING PROFILE (A2DP) PLAYING:
Once your mobile phone has been connected to the unit via Bluetooth®,
press “MODE” button the display shows “A2DP”. Any music played from
your mobile phone will now be played through the head unit. “A2DP” will
display on LCD.
Press button “” or “” in the panel to select the music track.
4. INTERRUPT BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION/RECONNECTION:
Pressing the BAND button during a phone call will interrupt the
Bluetooth® connection. This will prevent the phone call from being
played through the head unit. Press BAND button again to switch the
setting back to normal.

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SPECIFICATIONS:
GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements: DC 14.4V, Negative Ground
Load Impedance: 4 ohms
Maximum Output Power: 20W x 4
Chassis Dimensions: 178 x 87x50mm (W x D x H)
Current Drain: 10A
TONE CONTROLS
Bass (at 100Hz): +10dB / -10dB
Treble (at 10K): +10dB / -10dB
USB/SD MUSIC PLAYER
Signal to Noise Ratio: More than 60dB
Channel Separation: More than 60dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz -20KHz
FM RADIO
Frequency Coverage (MHz): 87.5 - 108MHz
IF : 10.7MHz
Sensitivity (S/N-30dB}: 12dBu
Stereo Separation: >30d8
AM RADIO
Frequency Coverage (KHz): 522 - 1620KHz
IF: 450KHz
Sensitivity (S/N-20dB): <42dBu
Specications may be subject to change without notice.

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Distributed by:
Electus Distribution Pty. Ltd.
320 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere
NSW 2116 Australia
www.electusdistribution.com.au
Made in China