Power bass MC-200 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-200

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KEY OPERATIONS
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1. ROTARY ENCODER Knob
2. POWER/MENU Button
3. MODES/SETTINGS Button
4. ZONE Button
5. SUB VOL+ Button
6. SUB VOL- Button
7. SEEK / TRACK DOWN Button
8. SEEK / TRACK UP Button
9. PLAY/PAUSE Button
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KEY OPERATIONS
BUTTON
KEY
RADIO USB BLUETOOTH AUX IN
Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold Press Hold
(1)
Knob
[ROTATE]
Volume +/-
Menu
Navigation
-
Volume +/-
Menu
Navigation
-
Volume +/-
Menu
Navigation
-
Volume +/-
Menu
Navigation
-
(1)
Knob
[PUSH]
ENTER/BAND
FM1,2,3
AM1,2 WB
Preset
1-5 ENTER - ENTER - ENTER -
(2)
Power/
Menu
MAIN MENU
POWER ON POWER OFF
MAIN MENU
POWER ON POWER OFF
MAIN MENU
POWER ON POWER OFF
MAIN MENU
POWER ON POWER OFF
(3)
Modes/
Settings
FM/AM
SETTINGS
Previous Page
GENERAL
SETTINGS
Previous Page
USB
SETTINGS
Previous Page
GENERAL
SETTINGS
Previous Page
BLUETOOTH
SETTINGS
Previous Page
GENERAL
SETTINGS
Previous Page
GENERAL
SETTINGS
Previous Page
GENERAL
SETTINGS
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(4)
Zone
3 ZONE
Volume
Backlight
High/Low
3 ZONE
Volume
Backlight
High/Low
3 ZONE
Volume
Backlight
High/Low
3 ZONE
Volume
Backlight
High/Low
(5)
Sub Vol +
Subwoofer
Vol +
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol +
Subwoofer
Vol +
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol +
Subwoofer
Vol +
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol +
Subwoofer
Vol +
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol +
(6)
Sub Vol -
Subwoofer
Vol -
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol -
Subwoofer
Vol -
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol -
Subwoofer
Vol -
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol -
Subwoofer
Vol -
Subwoofer
Continuous
Vol -
(7)
Track/Seek
Down
Seek
Down
Manual
Tune Down
Previous
Song
Fast
Rewind
Previous
Song - - -
(8)
Track/Seek
Up
Seek
Up
Manual
Tune Up
Next
Song
Fast
Forward
Next
Song - - -
(9)
Play/Pause Mute - Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause - Mute -
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GENERAL SETTINGS
To access the MC-200’s general settings, hold the MENU button until all options appear. Rotate the knob to
scroll through the list of settings, press the knob to select the setting you wish to change. (Zone-ON/OFF>Zone-
EQ>Zone-Level>Crossover> Source-Level>Subwoofer>Loudness>Balance>Backlight>LED-Color>Internal-
Amplifier> Clock-Mode>Clock-Adjust>Factory-Reset>Version)
ZONE ON/OFF
Press the knob to select the ZONE1/ZONE2/ZONE3 on/off options. Rotate the knob to select each ZONE. Press the
knob to turn on/off.
ZONE EQ
Press the knob to select the ZONE EQ settings, Rotate the knob to select ZONE1 EQ> ZONE2 EQ > ZONE3 EQ,
Use the rotary to scroll through the EQ settings. (CUSTOM > CLASSIC > JAZZ > ROCK > POP > FLAT) When
setting up the CUSTOM EQ, press the knob to select the frequency. Once active, rotate the knob to adjust the
frequency settings. Press the knob again to access the next frequency. Repeat until all EQ settings are complete.
Press the MENU button to exit and go back up one level.
ZONE LEVEL
Press the knob to select the ZONE LEVEL settings.
Press the knob to select zone volume. (ZONE1 > ZONE2 > ZONE3 > ALL) When setting up the ZONE volume,
press the knob to highlight the ZONE to adjust, rotate the knob to adjust the ZONE level settings. press the
MENU button to exit and go back up one level.
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GENERAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CROSSOVER
Press the knob to select crossover settings, Rotate the knob to select the crossover zone options (ZONE1
HPF> ZONE2 HPF> ZONE3 HPF>SUB LPF), Press the knob to adjust the frequency of the crossover HPF-
(OFF>80Hz>100Hz>120Hz), LPF- (60Hz>80Hz>100Hz), press MENU to exit and go back up one level.
SOURCE LEVEL
To adjust the source level, scroll through the inputs (RADIO>BT>AUX>USB) to the source you want to
adjust, press the knob to access the level settings. Rotate the knob to set the level (-3dB>-2dB>-
1dB>0dB>+1dB>+2dB>+3dB).
SUBWOOFER
Press the knob to access the SUBWOOFER setting. Rotate the knob to select on/off.
LOUDNESS
Press the knob to access the LOUDNESS setting. Rotate the knob to select on/off.
BALANCE
Press the knob to access the BALANCE adjustment settings. Rotate the knob button to set the left to right balance.
BACKLIGHT
Press the knob to access the two brightness settings. Rotate the knob to select HIGH or LOW.
LED COLOR
Press the knob to select the LED COLOR settings. Rotate the knob to scroll through the LED colors. (RED>GREEN
> BLUE > WHITE > YELLOW > PURPLE > LIGHT BLUE > ORANGE > DEMO) Press the knob again to confirm the
LED COLOR.
INTERNAL AMPLIFIER
Press the knob to select the INTERNAL AMPLIFIER option. Rotate the knob to select (ON>OFF). When not using
the MC-200’s INTERNAL AMPLIFIER, select to OFF. If you are powering your speakers directly from the MC-200,
select the INTERNAL AMPLIFIER to ON.
CLOCK MODE
Press the knob to select 12H or 24H CLOCK MODE. Rotate the knob to select 12-hour or 24-hour clock display
mode.
CLOCK ADJUST
Press the knob to go into the CLOCK ADJUST settings. Rotate the knob to set the time.
FACTORY RESET
Press the knob to reset. Rotate the knob to select YES/NO. Selecting YES will reset your unit back to factory default
settings.
VERSION
Press the knob to select VERSION to display the current firmware version of the MC-200.
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BASIC OPERATION
TURNING THE UNIT ON / OFF
Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON, hold the POWER button to turn the unit OFF.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Rotate the knob left or right to desired volume level (0-40). The current volume level will be displayed during
adjustment.
ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
Press the SUB+ or SUB- buttons to adjust the subwoofer output level (0-20).
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
Hold the ZONE button to adjust the brightness level.
SELECTING A SOURCE
Press the POWER button to show the different source options (RADIO > BT > AUX > USB > CAMERA). Rotate the
knob to scroll through sources. Press the knob to select a source to play music or media.
VOLTAGE MONITOR
In all modes, the screen will display the vehicle voltage in the top left corner.
CAMERA
The MC-200 has a reverse camera video input with reverse camera trigger. Use the CAMERA source or trigger the
reverse wire to view.
ZONE LEVEL
Press the ZONE button to access the ZONE LEVEL settings. Press the knob to select a zone. (ZONE1 > ZONE2 >
ZONE3 > ALL)
When setting up the ZONE volume, press the knob to highlight the ZONE to adjust, rotate the knob to adjust the
ZONE level settings. press the MENU button to exit.
AUX OPERATION
After your device is plugged into the MC-200. Select the AUX source and use your plugged in device to control
TRACK UP/DOWN, PLAY/PAUSE and TRACK FFWD/REV.
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RADIO OPERATION (FM/AM/WB)
BAND SELECTION
Press the knob to select your band of choice in the following sequence:
FM1 > FM2 > FM3 > AM1 > AM2 > WB
FM SETTINGS
To access the FM SETTINGS, press the MENU when using the FM radio. This will give you access to the settings
specific to the FM radio (PRESETS>SAVE PRESETS>RADIO REGION>LOCAL>FM BAND>AUTO STORE>STEREO).
PRESETS
Press the knob to access the PRESETS list. Using this feature allows you to see all PRESETS saved to the MC-200.
SAVE PRESETS
Press the knob to select the SAVE PRESETS option. You will need to be set to both the station and PRESET group
you want to save first (FM1>FM2>FM3). Using this feature allows you to save stations to the MC-200. Once
selected, rotate the knob to select the PRESET number (1-6) you want the station saved to.
RADIO REGION
To adjust, press the knob to select REGION , then rotate to select the TUNER REGION of your preference. (EUROPE
> USA )
LOCAL
Press the knob to select the LOCAL option. Once selected, rotate the knob to select ON or OFF. The local option
tunes to nearby radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. In areas where reception is poor,
switching to distance tuning enables the unit to tune in to more distant stations. Distance tuning is the default.
FM BAND
Press the knob to access the FM PRESET options (FM1>FM2>FM3). Using this feature allows you to have
separate tuner preset groups to choose from. Rotate the knob to scroll through the TUNER groups and press the
knob to select the group.
AUTO STORE
Press the knob to access the AUTO STORE function. You will need to be within the PRESET group you want to
adjust first (FM1>FM2>FM3). This feature automatically stores presets on the MC200. It will stop when presets
1-6 are set. Select the next PRESET group and repeat to fill next set, and finally to scan the preset memorized
station, each preset scan for 5 seconds.
STEREO
Press the knob to access the STEREO options. Once selected, rotate the knob to select ON or OFF. Select ON
(stereo reception mode) or OFF (mono reception).
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RADIO OPERATION (FM/AM/WB) cont.
BAND SELECTION
Press the knob to select your band of choice in the following sequence:
FM1 > FM2 > FM3 > AM1 > AM2 > WB
AM SETTINGS
To access the AM SETTINGS, press the MENU when using the AM radio. This will give you access to the settings
specific to the AM radio (PRESETS>SAVE PRESETS>RADIO REGION>AM BAND>AUTO STORE).
PRESETS
Press the knob to access the PRESETS list. Using this feature allows you to see all PRESETS saved to the MC-200.
SAVE PRESETS
Press the knob to select the SAVE PRESETS option. You will need to set both the station and PRESET group you
want to save first (AM1>AM2). Using this feature allows you to save stations to the unit. Once selected, rotate
the knob to select the PRESET number (1-6) you want the station saved to.
AM BAND
Press the knob to access the AM PRESET options (AM1> AM2 ). Using this feature allows you to have separate
tuner preset groups to choose from. Use the rotary encoder button to scroll through the TUNER groups and short
press to select the group.
AUTO STORE
Press the knob to select the AUTO STORE function. You will need to be within the PRESET group you want to adjust
first (AM1>AM2). This feature automatically stores presets on the unit. It will stop when presets 1-6 are set. Select
the next PRESET group and repeat to fill next set, and finally to scan the preset memorized station, each preset
scan for 5 seconds.
WB BAND
Press the FWD and REV buttons to select the PRESET number (1-7) for weather updates.
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