Power bass MC-150 User guide

Marine Grade Digital Media Center
with TFT Display
Application Guide
Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers. Should your
PowerBass Xtreme Marine Media Center ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
MC-150

Thank you and Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of PowerBass Xtreme Marine Media Center. You now own a product of
uncompromising design and engineering from a factory that truly believes in the relentless pursuit of perfection.
Incorporating the highest quality parts and state-of-the-art materials.
At PowerBass USA, Inc. we are confident you will have many years of outstanding enjoyment from this great
investment. For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new PowerBass Xtreme product
installed by an Authorized PowerBass Xtreme Dealer.
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∆Warning ∆
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can cause permanent hearing loss. PowerBass Speakers are capable
of producing sound pressure levels well over 170 dB. Please observe all local sound ordinances while listening to your PowerBass system.
PowerBass USA, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage due to the result of use or misuse of this product.

KEY OPERATIONS
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1. ROTARY / VOLUME
2. POWER / SOURCE
3. MENU / RETURN
4. PRESETS
5. CAMERA
6. DAY/NIGHT
7. SEEK DOWN / TRACK PREVIOUS
8. SEEK UP / TRACK NEXT
9. PLAY / PAUSE

KEY OPERATIONS
BUTTON
KEY
ACTION RADIO USB AUX BLUETOOTH
(1)
Knob
[ROTARY]
ROTATE
Volume +/-
Zone1, Z2 & SUB
Volume +/-
Zone1, Z2 & SUB
Volume +/-
Zone1, Z2 & SUB
Volume +/-
Zone1, Z2 & SUB
(1)
Knob
[PUSH]
Short
Press
Zone 2 VOL
->Sub VOL
Zone 2 VOL
->Sub VOL
Zone 2 VOL
->Sub VOL
Zone 2 VOL
->Sub VOL
Long
Press
In FM: RDS menu
In AM/WB: n/a
AF / TA
PTY SEL - -
(2)
Power/Source
Short
Press
Change Source Change Source Change Source Change Source
Long
Press
Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off
(3)
Menu/Return
Short
Press
Settings Menu
/ Back
Settings Menu
/ Back
Settings Menu
/ Back
Settings Menu
/ Back
Long
Press
Exit Menu Exit Menu Exit Menu Exit Menu
(4)
Presets
Short
Press
Preset
(Rotate KNOB to select)
USB Settings - -
Long
Press
Manual
save station - - Disconnect Bluetooth / Reconnect Bluetooth
(5)
Camera
Short
Press
Camera Source Camera Source Camera Source Camera Source
Long
Press - - - -
(6)
Day/Night
Short
Press
Night/Day Night/Day Night/Day Night/Day
Long
Press
Dimmer (H/L) Dimmer (H/L) Dimmer (H/L) Dimmer (H/L)
(7)
Track
Previous
/ Seek Down
Short
Press
Seek Down Previous File -Previous File
Long
Press
Manual Tune Backward Fast Reverse - -
(8)
Track Next
/ Seek Up
Short
Press
Seek Up Next File -Next File
Long
Press
Manual Tune Forward Fast Forward - -
(9)
Play/Pause
Short
Press
Mute ON/OFF Play/Pause Mute ON/OFF Play/Pause
Long
Press
Auto Store - - -
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GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
POWER ON/OFF THE UNIT
Press the /SRC button to power on the unit. When the unit is on. Press and hold it for 2 seconds to power
off the unit.
PLAY PAUSE / MUTE ON/OFF
When in the Radio, Weather or Aux modes. Press the button to mute the output. Press it again to unmute the
output.
When in the Bluetooth or USB modes. Press the button to pause the current song. Press it again to resume
playback.
SETTINGS MENU
Press the button to open the settings menu. Rotate the VOL knob to select and then push the knob to enter into
the desired setting below:
ZONE1->ZONE2->SUBWOOFER->BEEP->CLOCK SETTINGS->LANGUAGE->AREA->LOCAL->STEREO/MONO-
>DIMMER->BRIGHTNESS->CONTRAST->HUE-> RESET->VERSION
When inside the selected menu, rotate the VOL+/- knob to review options and push the knob to select the desired
change.
NOTE: In the menu, press return to previous menu, hold button to exit menu.
ZONE1/ZONE2 BASS/TREBLE/BALANCE/PRESET EQ SETTINGS
Select the ZONE1 / ZONE2 sub-menu, rotate the VOL knob to select BASS / TREBLE/BALANCE/Preset EQ and
press the knob to select the desired setting. Rotate the VOL knob to selected options or change their value then
push the knob to select the setting you have chosen. To exit the menu rotate the VOL knob and select EXIT.
ZONE1/ZONE2/SUB VOLUME OPERATION
1) Rotate the VOL knob to adjust zone1, zone2 & subwoofer volume up/down together as a master volume
adjustment.
2) Press the VOL knob once this will show ZONE2 VOL, then rotate the VOL knob to adjust ZONE2 volume
independently. When this is set ZONE 2 will not exceed the level selected when using the master volume control.
3) Press the VOL knob twice this will show SUB VOL, then rotate the VOL knob to adjust the subwoofer volume
independently. When this is set the subwoofer will not exceed the level selected when using the master volume
control.
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GENERAL SETTINGS (cont.)
DAY/NIGHT MODE AND DIMMER OPERATION
Shortly press the button to change between DAY/NIGHT mode.
Press and hold the button to change dimmer High/Low mode.
Also you can set the Dimmer setting High/Low in the main menu.
SWITCH TO CAMERA INPUT SOURCE
There are 3 ways to switch to the CAMERA source below:
1) Press the SRC button and rotate the VOL knob to select CAMERA source mode push knob to confirm. Note
when activated in this method the sound output will be muted.
2) The Camera trigger wire when connected to 12V power will switch into the CAMERA source mode. Note when
activated in this method the previous sound output will not be muted and will play as normal.
3) Press the CAM button to switch CAMERA source mode. Press it again back to return to the previous source
mode. Note when activated in this method the previous sound output will not be muted and will play as normal.
MASTER RESET FUNCTION
In the settings menu, select RESET to restore ALL SETTINGS to the factory settings.
RADIO OPERATION
Press the SRC button then rotate the VOL knob to select FM/AM source and push to confirm. Shortly press
, button to search for the desired radio station. Press and hold , button for manual tuning to
the desired frequency.
AUTO STORE STATIONS:
Press the button for 2 seconds to auto store stations to the presets.
MANUALLY STORE STATIONS:
Select a desired station. Press the  button to open the presets menu, rotate the VOL knob to select a preset
number, then press and hold the  button to save to this frequency as a preset.
RECALL PRESET STATIONS:
Press the  button to open the presets menu, then rotate the VOL knob to select the desired preset, then press
the VOL knob to select it.
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GENERAL SETTINGS (cont.)
RDS OPERATION
Press and hold the VOL knob to show the RDS menu. Rotate the VOL knob to select and push the knob to confirm
the setting.
ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY MODE
During operation in the USA, The AF function is disabled this setting can only be used when operating the device in
EUROPE.
When in the Radio mode, press and hold the VOL knob to access the submenu. Scroll using the VOL knob to the
the AF setting and push to select on or off.
AF ON: The symbol “AF” appears on the radio display and the program name is displayed when receiving a RDS
station. The “AF” symbol will start blinking if the broadcasting signal begins to get weaker. AF mode will start to
search for the stronger station frequency which and will automatically switch to the strongest station option. If the
tuner cannot find a stronger station in the AF list, It will activate the PI SEEK mode to search for the station with the
same PI.
AF OFF: The AF mode is set to off and will not function.
TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT (TA)
TA ON: When receiving a TA station notification, the radio will switch temporarily to radio mode to listen to the TA
station regardless of the current operation mode. If the volume level has been set lower than the preselected TA
volume it will be momentarily raised to the TA volume automatically.
TA OFF: Turn off the TA function.
PTY OPERATION
Rotate the VOL knob to select the PTY category desired.
Push the VOL knob to make your selection.
Press VOL knob again to go back to search.
WB (WEATHER BAND) OPERATION
Press the SRC button then rotate the VOL knob to select the WB source, and push to confirm.
STATION SELECT:
Press the  button to open the presets, rotate the VOL knob to select the desired preset, then press the VOL
knob to select. Press the , button to select the next/previous stations.
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USB OPERATION
When an USB drive is inserted to the MC-150, playback of the MP3/WMA file will begin automatically.
If an USB drive was previously inserted in the MC-150. Press the SRC button then rotate the VOL knob to select
USB source mode and press to confirm.
SELECT FILE & FAST FORWARD/FAST REVERSE
Press the , button to skip to next/previous file. Hold the , button to fast forward or fast reverse.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press the button to pause or to resume playing the file.
REPEAT/RANDOM/FILE LIST FUNCTION:
In the USB mode, press the  button to open the menu options:
REPEAT ON / REPEAT ALL / RANDOM ON / FILE LIST
Rotate the VOL knob to select the function and press to confirm.
AUX OPERATION
Connect the device to the AUX IN Connector. Press the SRC button and then rotate the VOL knob to select the AUX
source mode and push to confirm. Controls will be made from the AUX device when in this mode.
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
PAIRING
On mobile phone or Bluetooth device, Look for the Bluetooth device. “MC-150” to appear in the list, select “MC-
150” and then input the password “0000” If prompted to enter a password. When pairing is successful, the BT
icon will be shown on the MC-150 display screen.
BLUETOOTH AUDIO
Press the SRC button to switch to the BT source. Playback will begin immediately.
Press the button to pause/play the song.
Press the , button to select next/previous songs.
DISCONNECT / RE-CONNECT TO BLUETOOTH
When paired with the MC-150 and you want to disconnect the Bluetooth connection. Select the BT source mode,
press and hold the  button for 2 seconds this will disconnect or will allow for re-connection of the Bluetooth
signal.
NOTE: For more operation information please use the Key functions table listed above.
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INSTALLATION
NOTES: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or
possible injury.
Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the unit.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your unit in place.
4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires.
5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
6. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum
lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection.
8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed
through metal, especially the firewall.
9. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing. Install the appropriate fuse
holder.
10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good, clean ground
connection. Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is
welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle. Seatbelt bolts should never be used for connecting to ground.