West Marine 2641272 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Marine Audio System
• PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
• Digital Compact Disc Player
• Automatically Memory Storing
• Fold Down Full Detachable Panel
• Auxiliary Input Function
• CD Changer Control
• Preset Equalization
• Remote Control
Model 2641272

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Installation .....................................................................................................3
DIN Front-Mount (Method A) ..................................................................................3
Installing the unit ...............................................................................................3
Removing the unit .............................................................................................4
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B) ...................................................................................4
Using the Detachable Front Panel..........................................................................5
Wiring Connection ........................................................................................6
Operation .......................................................................................................7
General Operation ..................................................................................................7
Radio Operation......................................................................................................8
CD or CDC Operation.............................................................................................9
MP3 Operation......................................................................................................10
Remote Control...........................................................................................11
Specification................................................................................................12
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................................13
CONTENTS

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Notes:
• Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
• Before finally installing the unit,
connect the wiring temporarily and
make sure it is all connected up
properly and the unit and the system
work properly.
• Use only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation.
The use of unauthorized parts can
cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of holes
or other modifications of the vehicle.
• Install the unit where it does not get in
the driver’s way and cannot injure the
passenger if there is a sudden stop,
like an emergency stop.
• If installation angle exceeds 30˚ from
horizontal, the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or from hot air,
from the heater, or where it would be
subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properly installed either
from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-
mount) or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount
installation, utilizing threaded screw holes
at the sides of the unit chassis).
For details, refer to the following
illustrated installation methods.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installing the unit
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
After inserting the holder into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the holder in place.
3. Screw
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5 x 25mm)
5. Screw
6. Strap
Be sure to use the strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. The strap
can be bent by hand to the desired
angle.
7. Plain washer
30˚
(Fig. 1)
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INSTALLATION

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Removing the unit
1. Frame
2. Insert fingers into the groove in the
front of frame and pull out to remove
the frame. (When reattaching the
frame, point the side with a groove
downwards and attach it.)
3. Lever
Insert the levers supplied with the unit
into the grooves at both sides of the
unit as shown in figure until they click.
Pulling the levers makes it possible to
remove the unit from the dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
Installation using the screw holes on the
sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio
mounting bracket.
1. Select a position where the screw
holes of the bracket and the screw
holes of the main unit become aligned
(are fitted), and tighten the screws at
2 places on each side.
Use either truss screws (5 x 5mm) or
flush surface screw (4 x 5mm),
depending on the shape of the screw
holes in the bracket.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket
4. Dashboard or Console
Note: The mounting box, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not used for method
B installation.
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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
To Detach the Front Panel
1. Press the open button (OPEN), then
the front panel will be folded down.
2. Remove the front panel by pulling its
middle-hand outward.
3. For safekeeping, store the front panel
in the supplied protective case
immediately after being removed.
4. Push the front metal plate into the
main body. A ‘click’ sound should be
heard.
Protective Case
Front Panel
Front Panel
Open
To Reinstall the Front Panel
1. Push the front panel into the main
body. A ‘click’ sound should be
heard.
2. Note that if the front panel fails to lock
in position properly, press control
button may not function and display
may be missing some segments.
Pressing the OPEN button and then
reinstall the front panel again.
Precautions when Handling
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when detaching or
reinstalling the front panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front
panel or on the main unit body. It may
result in poor electrical contact.
4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.
6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from
touching the surface of the front panel.
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the
front panel.

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WIRING CONNECTION
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
BROWN
BROWN/BLACK
VIOLET
VIOLET/BLACK
MAIN UNIT
GREY
GREY/BLACK
FRONT Lch
SPEAKER
REAR Lch
SPEAKER
FRONT Rch
SPEAKER
REAR Rch
SPEAKER
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
(GREY)
RCA CABLE
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
ORANGE
RED
BLACK
GROUND (B–)
MEMORY
BACK-UP
IGNITION
SWITCH (B+)
CD CHANGER
CONNECTOR SOCKET

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OPERATION
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GENERAL OPERATION
• ON/OFF/ILLUMINATE
Switch on the unit by pressing any
button (Except OPEN button and
EJECT button). When system is on,
press /ILL button (9) shortly to
control the brightness of VFD. Press it
for several seconds to turn off the unit.
• FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press OPEN button (7) to detach the
removable faceplate.
• SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press SEL button (10) shortly to select
the desired adjustment mode.
The adjustment mode will change in
the following order:
By pressing AUDIO CONTROL
button (11) or AUDIO CONTROL
button (12), it is possible to adjust the
desired sound quality.
• LOUDNESS
Press BND/LOU button (13) to
increase bass output and display will
show “LOUD”. Press it again to
release this function.
(Volume) (Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader)
VOL BAS TRE BAL FAD
GENERAL OPERATION
• ON/OFF/ILLUMINATE
Switch on the unit by pressing any
button (Except OPEN button and
EJECT button). When system is on,
press /ILL button (9) shortly to
control the brightness of VFD. Press it
for several seconds to turn off the unit.
• FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press OPEN button (7) to detach the
removable faceplate.
• SOUND ADJUSTMENT
Press SEL button (10) shortly to select
the desired adjustment mode.
The adjustment mode will change in
the following order:
By pressing MULTI JOG button (11)
or MULTI JOG button (12), it is
possible to adjust the desired sound
quality.
(Volume) (Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader)
VOL BAS TRE BAL FAD

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OPERATION
• SET THE CLOCK
Press and hold DSP button (15), then
press the SKIP/MANU button (17)
to change minutes or SKIP/MANU
button (16) to change hours.
• SELECT MODE
Press MODE button (6) to choose
desired listening mode.
(e.g. radio mode to CD (MP3) mode to
CDC mode or AUX IN mode)
• MUTE
Press MUT button (3) to silence the
receiver. Press it again to release the
mode.
• LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (FOR
LCD VERSION ONLY)
VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
(FPR VFD VERSION ONLY)
Exhibit current frequency and activated
functions on the display (25).
• EQUALIZATION
Press EQ button (8) to turn on
equalization function and to select
desired audio mode. There are four
kinds of mode as below:
• REMOTE SENSOR
Point the remote control handset to
the remote sensor IR (27).
Press the function keys on the handset
to control the system.
• AUXILIARY INPUT
The unit can be connected to a
portable audio player through the AUX
IN jack (26).
• FLASHING LED
If the front panel does not install in the
main unit, the LED (28) will be flashing.
• RESET
Reset button (29) is placed on the front
panel and must be activated with either
a ball point pen or thin metal object.
The reset button 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.
Note: If press RESET button (29), the
unit can’t work yet, please use a cotton
swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to
clean the socket on the back of the
front panel.
RADIO OPERATION
• BAND SELECTION
At tuner mode, press BND/LOU button
(13) to select the desired band.
The reception band will change in the
following order:
• STATION SELECTION
Press SKIP/MANU button (16) or
SKIP/MANU button (17) shortly to
activate automatic seek function.
Press for several seconds until
“MANUAL” appeared on the display,
the manual tuning mode is selected.
If both buttons have not pressed for
several seconds, they will retune to
seek tuning mode and “AUTO”
appeared on the display.
• LOCAL/DISTANCE
Press LOC button (2) shortly to select
between local and distant stations.
Local setting for reception of strong
station, and a distant setting for
reception of weaker stations.
FLAT CLASSICS POP JAZZ EQ OFF
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
• LOUDNESS
Press BND/LOU button (13) to
increase bass output and display will
show “LOUD”. Press it again to
release this function.
• SET THE CLOCK
Press and hold DSP button (15), then
press the SKIP/MANU button (17)
to change minutes or SKIP/MANU
button (16) to change hours.
• SELECT MODE
Press MODE button (6) to choose
desired listening mode.
(e.g. radio mode to CD (MP3) mode to
CDC mode)
• MUTE
Press MUT button (3) to silence the
receiver. Press it again to release the
mode.
• VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
Exhibit current frequency and activated
functions on the display (25).
• EQUALIZATION
Press EQ button (8) to turn on
equalization function and to select
desired audio mode. There are four
kinds of mode as below:
• REMOTE SENSOR
Point the remote control handset to
the remote sensor IR (27).
Press the function keys on the handset
to control the system.
• AUXILIARY INPUT
The unit can be connected to a
portable audio player through the AUX
IN jack (26).
• FLASHING LED
If the front panel does not install in the
main unit, the LED (28) will be flashing.
• RESET
Reset button (29) is placed on the front
panel and must be activated with either
a ball point pen or thin metal object.
The reset button 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.
Note: If press RESET button (29), the
unit can’t work yet, please use a cotton
swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to
clean the socket on the back of the
front panel.
RADIO OPERATION
• BAND SELECTION
At tuner mode, press BND/LOU button
(13) to select the desired band.
The reception band will change in the
following order:
• STATION SELECTION
Press SKIP/MANU button (16) or
SKIP/MANU button (17) shortly to
activate automatic seek function.
Press for several seconds until
“MANUAL” appeared on the display,
the manual tuning mode is selected.
If both buttons have not pressed for
several seconds, they will retune to
seek tuning mode and “AUTO”
appeared on the display.
• LOCAL/DISTANCE
Press LOC button (2) shortly to select
between local and distant stations.
Local setting for reception of strong
station, and a distant setting for
reception of weaker stations.
FM1 FM2 FM3 AM
FLAT CLASSICS POP JAZZ DSP OFF

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This function is effect during AUTO
SEEK operation.
• MONO/STEREO
Press MON button (1) to select mono
or stereo mode. You can sometimes
improve reception of distant stations
by selection of mono operation
• AUTOMATICALLY MEMORY
STORING & PROGRAM SCANNING
- Automatic Memory Storing
Press AS/PS button (18) for several
seconds, the radio searches from
the current frequency and checks
the signal strength until one cycle
search is finished. And then 6
strongest stations are stored into the
corresponding preset number
button.
- Program Scanning
Press AS/PS button (18) shortly to
scan preset station. When the field
strength level is more than the
threshold level of stop level, the radio
is holding at that preset number for
several seconds with releasing mute,
then searches again.
• STATION STORING
Press any one of the preset buttons
(14) (M1 to M6) to select a station
which had been stored in the memory.
Press this button for several seconds,
current station is stored into the
number button.
CD OR CDC OPERATION
• SELECT TRACKS
During CD or CDC operation, press
SKIP/MANU button (17) or
SKIP/MANU button (16) to move
to the previous track or the following
track. Track number shows on display.
During CD or CDC operation, hold
SKIP/MANU button (17) or
SKIP/MANU button (16) to fast
reverse or fast forward. CD play starts
from when you release the button.
• PAUSE PLAYING
Press PAU button (19) to pause CD
player. Press it again to resume play.
• REPEAT THE SAME TRACK
During CD operation, press RPT
button (21) to continuously repeat the
same track. Press again to stop repeat.
During CDC operation, press RPT
button (21) shortly to continuously
repeat the same track. Press and hold
RPT button (21) for several seconds to
continuously repeat all tracks on the
current disc. Press it again to stop
repeat.
• PREVIEW ALL TRACKS
During CD operation, press SCN
button (20) to play first several seconds
of each track on the current disc.
Press again to stop intro and listen to
track.
During CDC operation, press SCN
button (20) shortly to play first several
seconds of each track on the current
disc. Press it for several seconds to
play first several seconds of the first
track on each disc in the CD magazine.
Press it again to stop intro and listen
to track.
• PLAY ALL TRACKS
During CD operation, press SHF
button (22) to play all tracks on CD in
random order. Press again to cancel
the function.
During CDC operation, press SHF
button (22) shortly to play all tracks on
the current disc. Press it for several
seconds to select a disc in random
and play the selected disc in random
order. Press it again to cancel the
function.
• SELECT DISC
During CDC operation, press D.DN
button (23) to select previous disc and
D.UP button (24) to select next disc.
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• EJECT
When the front panel is sliding down,
press EJECT button (4) to stop CD
playing and eject the disc from the disc
slot (5).
NOTE ON CD-R/CD-RW DISCS
• On this unit, in addition to an audio
CD, you can play your original CD-R
or CD-RW that contain audio titles.
• However, depending on the conditions
of the recording equipment or the
CD-R/CD-RW disc itself, some
CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this unit.
• DO NOT stick paper or tape, etc. onto
the label side or the recording side of
any CD-R/CD-RW, as it may cause a
malfunction.
MP3 OPERATION
During MP3 operation, these buttons
serve the followings:
1. “Searching track directly” in Digital
Audio CD.
2. “Searching File Name” in Digital Audio
CD.
3. “Searching File or directory” by file
directory structure in Digital Audio CD.
AS/PS button is assigned as Digital
Audio Modeselection button in single
CDP mode. When pressed, it is
activated as selecting each mode of
Digital Audio.
“Searching track directly” –> “Searching
File Name” –> “Searching File or
directory”
• Press AS/PS(MP3) button for one
time. It enters into “Searching track
directly” in Digital Audio CD.
The unit searches the track selected
by following buttons:
M1-M6, MODE(7), SKIP/MANU
DOWN(8), SKIP/MANU UP(9),
DSP(0).
• Press AS/PS(MP3) button for two
times. It enters into “Searching File
OPERATION
Name” in Digital Audio CD.
The unit searches files and directories
which have the same character which
is inputted by the user.
The unit shows these sorted files and
directories by all the buttons listed on
the Table 1 below.
The selected file can be played by
pushing BND(ENTER) button.
• Press AS/PS(MP3) button for three
times. It enters into “Searching File
or directory” by file directory structure
in Digital Audio CD.
The unit searches files or directory in
file directory structure by SKIP/MANU
UP/DOWN buttons.
The selected file can be played by
pushing BND(ENTER) button.
KEY Assigned IN Searching mode (Table 1)
M5 and M6 is assigned as 10 TRACK
when Normal play and Searching File
or directory.
AS/PS Mode Select
BND ENTER
M1 A, B, C, 1
M2 D, E, F, 2
M3 G, H, I, 3
M4 J, K, L, 4
M5 M, N, O, 5/10
TRACK DOWN
M6 P, Q, R, 6/10
TRACK UP
MODE S, T, U, 7
SKIP/MANU DOWN V, W, X, 8
SKIP/MANU UP Y, Z, SPACE, 9
SEL CHARACTER
SHIFT RIGHT
DSP _, –, +, 0
VOL UP/DOWN
CHARACTER SELECT
(A, B......8, 9, 0)

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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
FUNCTION KEYS & CONTROL
1. PWR = Power ON/OFF Button
2. DSP (0) = Display Button (_, -, +, 0 For MP3 Operation)
3. SEL = Select Button (Character Shift Right For MP3 Operation)
4. VOL = Volume Up Button (Character Select (A,B~8,9,0) For MP3 Operation)
5. VOL = Volume Down Button (Character Select (A,B~8,9,0) For MP3
Operation)
6. BND (ENTER) = Band Select Button (Enter Button For MP3 Operation)
7. MOD (7) = Mode Button (S, T, U, 7 For MP3 Operation)
8. TUNE/SEEK = Tune/Seek Down Button (V, W, X,8 For MP3 Operation)
9. TUNE/SEEK = Tune/Seek Up Button (Y, Z, SPACE, For MP3 Operation)
10. AMS (MP3) = Automatically Memory Storing & Program Scanning Button (Mode
Select Button For MP3 Operation)
11. M1 - M6 = Preset Buttons (A~R, 1~6 For MP3 Operation)
12. PAU = Pause Button (A, B, C, 1 For MP3 Operation)
13. SCN = Scanning Button (D, E, F, 2 For MP3 Operation)
14. RPT = Repeat Button (G, H, I, 3 For MP3 Operation)
15. SHF = Shuffle Button (J, K, L, 4 For MP3 Operation)
16. DISC – = CD Down Button (For CD Changer Version Only); M, N, O, 5/10
TRACK DOWN (For MP3 Operation)
17. DISC + = CD Up Button (For CD Changer Version Only)
P, Q, R, 6/10 TRACK UP (For MP3 Operation)
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GENERAL
Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 165 (D) x 50 (H)
Tone Controls
- Bass (at 100 Hz) : ±10 dB
- Treble (at 10 KHz) : ±10 dB
Maximum Output Power : 4 x 40 Watts
Current Drain : 15 Ampere (max.)
CD PLAYER
Signal to Noise Ratio : More than 60 dB
Channel Separation : More than 60 dB
Frequency Response : 20 Hz - 20 KHz
RADIO
FM
Frequency Coverage : 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF : 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 30 dB) : 3 µV
Stereo Separation : > 30 dB
AM
Frequency Coverage : 530 to 1710 KHz
IF : 450 KHz
Sensitivity (S/N = 20 dB) : 32 dBu
SPECIFICATION

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems
persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.
Symptom Cause Solution
No power. The car ignition switch is If the power supply is properly
not on. connected to the car accessory
circuits, but the engine is not
moving, switch the ignition key
to “ACC”.
The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse.
Disc cannot be Presence of CD disc inside Remove the disc in the player,
loaded or ejected. the player. then put a new one.
Inserting the disc in reverse Insert the compact disc with
direction. the label facing upward.
Compact disc is extremely Clean the disc or try to play a
dirty or defective disc. new one.
Temperature inside the car Cool off or until the ambient
is too high. temperature return to normal.
Condensation. Leave the player off for an hour
or so, then try again.
No sound. Volume is in minimum.
Adjust volume to a desired level.
Wiring is not properly Check wiring connection.
connected.
Sound skips. The installation angle is Adjust the installation angle less
more than 30 degrees. than 30 degrees.
The disc is extremely dirty Clean the compact disc, then
or defective disc. try to play a new one.
The operation keys The built-in microcomputer Press the RESET button.
do not work. is not operating properly Front panel is not properly fixed
due to noise. into its place.
The radio does not The antenna cable is not Insert the antenna cable firmly.
work. The radio connected.
station automatic
selection does not The signals are too weak. Select a station manually.
work.
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