PowerBass Marine Grade Digital Media Center with LCD Display MC-100 Instruction Manual

PowerBass Marine Grade Digital Media Center with LCD Display MC-100 Instruction Manual

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.

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.
To learn more about PowerBass, please visit us on the World Wide Web at http://www.powerbassusa.com

∆ 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 FUNCTION

1. BAND AM/FM/Weather Button
2. POWER/MENU Button
3. MODE/BACK Button
4. SEEK / TRACK UP Button
5. SEEK / TRACK DOWN Button
6. VOLUME+ Button
7. VOLUME- Button
8. CLOCK Button
9. PLAY/PAUSE Button
10. LCD Display

OPERATION

TURNING ON THE UNIT
Press the POWER/MENU button to turn on the MC-100. To turn off the MC-100, press and hold for 2 seconds and the MC-100 will power off.

SOUND AND SETTING ADJUSTMENT
Shortly press the POWER/MENU button to enter the menu as shown below:
BAS – TRE – BAL FAD EQ – LOUD (on/off) – BEEP (on/off) – CLOCK (12/24) – P_VOL – CT (indep/sync) – AREA (USA/EUR)

In each menu press the VOL+ / VOL- button to make your selection. Press MODE/BACK button to exit the settings menu.

Loud (on/off)
Turns on/off the loudness function.

Clock (12/24)
Sets the time to 12 hour or 24 hour format.

P-VOL (Preset VOLUME)
With this setting the MC-100 will turn on at a desired volume level. When you have adjusted the listening volume to be higher than this setting and powered off the MC-100, it will then power back up at the set P-VOL level.

CT (Clock Time)
CT INDEP: The clock works independently. It is not synchronized to the station’s time.
CT SYNC: When receiving a RDS station. The clock will be synchronized to the station’s time.
Note: When manually setting the time. The CT setting will revert back to INDEP mode automatically. Area (USA/EUR) Choose America or Europe region.

Clock Setting
Press and hold CLK button for 2 seconds. The “HH” will flash. Press VOL+/- button to change the hour. Next, press CLK button the “MM” will flash. Press VOL+/- button to change the minutes. Finally, press CLK button to confirm. Note: When manually setting the time, the CT setting will revert back to INDEP mode automatically.

Reset The Unit
In AUX mode press and hold SEEK/TRACK UP button for 5 seconds to perform a reset.
Reasons for a reset include:

• Some buttons do not operate properly.
• Error symbol shown on the display.
  Note: if the RESET function is activated, memory and user settings will be lost.

RADIO OPERATION
Press MODE button to select radio mode. Then press BAND button to select desired band. Shortly press SEEK UP/DOWN button to select the desired radio station. Press and hold SEEK UP/DOWN button to advance to the desired frequency.

Auto Store Stations:
Press BAND button for 2 seconds to auto store stations to band 1~3.

Manually store station & recall preset station
Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button. The display will show “SAVE CH1”. Press VOL+/- button to select channel then press POWER/MENU button. The station will be saved.

Listening to Saved Radio Presets
Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button to scroll through the presets

USB OPERATION
When inserting a USB drive, the MC-100 will play the MP3/WMA files automatically. If a USB drive is already inserted, press the MODE button shortly until the USB mode appears on the display.

Select File / Fast Forward & Rewind
Press TRACK UP/DOWN button to skip to next/previous file. Hold TRACK UP/DOWN button to fast forward or rewind.

Play/Pause
Press button to pause or play the file.

Search Song
Press BAND button to select song search mode. DIR SCH or NUM SCH.

1. Press BAND button one time. The display will show “DIR SCH”. Press VOL+ / VOL- button to select the folder then press POWER/MENU knob on the folder. To select a song, press the VOL+ / VOL- button to select song to play.
2. Press BAND button two times. The display will show “NUM SCH” Press the VOL+ / VOL- button to enter numbers. (Enter the hundreds digit first, wait 3 seconds -> Enter the tens digit, wait 3 seconds -> Enter the units digit -> press POWER/MENU button to confirm)

iPhone / MP3 Device USB Connection
Connect your iPhone or similar device to the USB port of the MC-100 via a USB cable. The operation and functions are the same as the above USB operations.

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Pairing
On your mobile phone or Bluetooth enabled device, search for Bluetooth device. “MC-100” should appear in the list, select “MC-100” and then input the password “0000” if prompted for a password. When successfully paired, the BT icon will be displayed on the LCD display.

Bluetooth Audio
Press the MODE button to switch to BT mode.
Note: The MC-100 will begin playing media from your phone or device automatically.
Press PLAY/PAUSE button to pause/play songs. Press the TRACK UP/DOWN button to select the next/previous song.

Disconnect / Re-Connect Bluetooth
When your mobile phone or device is paired with the MC-100, press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds to disconnect/re-connect the Bluetooth.
For additional operation instructions please reference the Key Function page.

INSTALLATION

PIN

No.

| Wire Color| Wire Spec| Description
---|---|---|---

1

| Green| 20# AWG| LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
2| Green/Black| 20# AWG|

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)

3

| Red| 20# AWG| ACC (+12V)
4| White| 20# AWG|

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

5

| White/Black| 20# AWG| LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
6| Yellow| 16# AWG UL|

BATTERY (+)

7

| Gray| 20# AWG| RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
8| Gray/Black| 20# AWG|

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

9

| Blue| 20# AWG| POWER AMP REMOTE ON
10| Violet| 20# AWG|

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)

11

| Violet/Black| 20# AWG| RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
12| Black| 16# AWG UL|

GROUND

1. The MC-100 can only be connected to a 12V DC cathode grounding electrical system.
2. Do not connect the terminals of the battery until the MC-100 installation is complete.
3. Please make sure to connect the yellow wire directly to the positive terminal at the battery(+).
4. When changing the fuse, please make sure to disconnect the battery terminals.

MOUNTING

Once a suitable location has been determined, Cut out the mounting hole and secure the MC-100 using the supplied metal mounting bracket. If the bracket needs to be shortened, remove the appropriate number of breakaway segments using a pair of pliers.

1. The MC-100 should be installed by professional technician.
2. Please read the instructions and operation of equipment carefully before installing.
3. Make sure to connect other wires before the power connection.
4. To avoid short circuit, please make sure all the exposed wires are insulated.
5. Please secure all wires for final installation.
6. Please make all connections to the MC-100 according to this instruction manual. Improper connection may cause damage to your vehicle’s electrical system or the MC-100.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Power Supply Requirements
  DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground

• Chassis Dimensions
  115mm(W) x 115mm (D) x 75mm(H)

• Tone Controls
  Bass (at 100 Hz): ±10 dB
  Treble (at 10 kHz): ±10 dB

• Output Power
  4 x 20 watts RMS
  4 x 40 watts MAX

• Current Drain
  10 Ampere (max.)

• RADIO FM
  Frequency Coverage: 87.5 to 108 MHz
  IF: 10.7 MHz
  Sensitivity: 4μV (S/N=30dB)
  Stereo Separation: >25dB

• RADIO AM
  Frequency Coverage: 520 to 1710 kHz
  IF: 450 KHz
  Sensitivity: 36dBuV (S/N=20dB)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before going through the checklist, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after checklist has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.

Symptom

| Cause|

Solution

---|---|---

No power

| The car ignition switch is not on.| If the power supply is connected to the car accessory circuits, but the engine is not moving, switch the ignition key to “ACC”.
The fuse blown.| Replace the fuse.

No sound

| Volume is in minimum| Adjust volume to a desired level.
Wiring is not properly connected.| Check wiring connection.

The operation keys do not work

| The built-in microcomputer is not operating properly due to noise.| Press the reset button.

The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work

| The antenna cable is not connected.| Insert the antenna cable firmly.
The signals are too weak.| Select a station manually.

This manual is the exclusive property of PowerBass USA, Inc. Any reproduction of this manual, or use other than its intentions is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA, Inc. Copyright 2020 PowerBass USA, Inc.

POWERBASS ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

PowerBass USA, Inc. offers limited warranty on PowerBass products under normal use on the following terms:

PowerBass Xtreme Electronics are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

This warranty applies only to PowerBass products sold to consumers by Authorized PowerBass Dealers in the United States of America. Products purchased by consumers from a PowerBass dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor and not by PowerBass USA.

This warranty covers only the original purchaser of PowerBass product. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide PowerBass with the receipt stating the consumer name, dealer, product and date of purchase.

Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at PowerBass’s discretion and will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. PowerBass will not warranty this product under the following situations:

• Amplifiers received with apparent rust or corrosion
• Any evidence of liquid damage or exposure to excessive heat
• Attempted repairs or alterations of any nature
• Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual

Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for PowerBass any other liability in connection with the sale of this product.

Please call 909-923-3868 for PowerBass Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization Number) to return any product to PowerBass. The RA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the shipping carton or the delivery will be refused. Please pack your return carefully; we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping. Return the defective product along with a copy of the original dated retail sales receipt, plus $12.00 for handling and diagnostic evaluation to:

PowerBass USA, Inc.,
Attn: Returns (RA#__)
2133 S. Green Privado, Ontario, CA 91761

Residents of HI, AK and US territories will be charged for return shipping. All inquires regarding service and warranty should be sent to the above address.

Removed or altered serial numbers will void this warranty

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.

PowerBass Xtreme (PBX) – A division of PowerBass USA, Inc.
2133 S. Green Privado – Ontario, CA 91761
Tel. 909-923-3868 – Fax 909-923-8048
www.powerbassusa.com

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