MS1550 MS1550B OWNER’S MANUAL Marine Audio System POWER MS 1550 VOL 4 x 40W MUT EQ SEL MENU MONO BAND LOUD VOL SCAN MODE 1 2 SCN 3 RPT 4 SHF 5 DISC- 6 DISC+ AMS DISP SHIFT • • • • • • • • • • Electronic AM/FM tuner with US/Euro selection Single CD player; plays CD, CD-R, CD-R/W LED backlit controls, silicone rubber keypad Marine features; solid top cover, corrosion resistant hardware, coated circuit boards, uV stable plastics Maintains settings with no power applied CD changer controls
CONTENTS Selecting disc ....................................9 Disc notes .............................................9 Specification......................................10 Trouble shooting ...............................11 Installation ...........................................3 Take out screw before installation.........3 DIN Front-Mount ..................................3 Installing the unit ...................................3 Removing the unit .................................4 Wiring Connection ...
INSTALLATION Notes: TAKE OUT SCREW BEFORE INSTALLATION • Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with normal vehicle operation. Before install the unit, please remove the two screws. Take out screw before installation • Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure 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.
INSTALLATION Spring Washer Sleeve L Key Outer Trim Ring Hex Nut Metal Strap Mounting Bolt Plain Washer Tapping Screw R Key 5. Mount the sleeve by inserting the sleeve into the opening of the dashboard and bend open the tabs located around the sleeve with a screwdriver. Not all tabs will be able to make contact, so examine which ones will be most effective. Bending open the appropriate tabs behind the dashboard to secure the sleeve in place. 9.
WIRING CONNECTION RED Rch WHITE (BLACK) Lch AV IN CABLE (YELLOW) WIRING REMOTE CONNECTOR SOCKET (BLACK) CD CHANGER CONNECTOR SOCKET FUSE ANTENNA CONNECTOR Output RCA CABLE (GREY) RED Rch WHITE BLUE YELLOW BLACK FRONT Lch SPEAKER WHITE GREY WHITE/BLACK GREY/BLACK REAR Lch SPEAKER GREEN VIOLET GREEN/BLACK VIOLET/BLACK Lch POWER ANTENNA +12V POWER GROUND (B-) FRONT Rch SPEAKER REAR Rch SPEAKER Note: This unit is designed to use a switched 12V power lead such as the vehicle's IGN lead or t
OPERATION LOCATION OF KEYS 9 11 10 17 5 8 1 7 4 3 POWER MS 1550 VOL 4 x 40W MUT EQ SEL MENU MONO BAND LOUD VOL SCAN MODE 1 2 SCN 3 RPT 4 SHF 5 DISC- 6 DISC+ AMS DISP SHIFT 16 2 12 6 19 20 21 14 22 23 24 18 15 25 13 SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT Switch on the unit by pressing any button (except and button (4)). When system is on, press POWER button (9) to turn off the unit. BEEP ON/OFF • When the beep is ON, pressing any key will generate a tone in the speaker.
OPERATION Press the AMS button (18) briefly to scan the station preset memories. The radio will play each preset location for several seconds, then move on to the next memory location. To stop on a given station, press the AMS button again. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY Exhibit current frequency and activated functions on the display (8). RESET FUNCTION RESET button (25) must be activated with either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.
OPERATION CDC OPERATION You can connect a CD changer to the unit with CDC operation version only. Information on handling CDs, inserting CDs and operating the CD changer can be found in the operating instructions supplied with your CD changer. CD OPERATION • SWITCHING TO CD MODE If there is no CD inserted: Gently insert the CD with the printed side uppermost into the disc slot (5) until you feel some resistance. The CD is drawn into the driver automatically. CD playback begins.
OPERATION random and play the selected disc in random order. Press it again to cancel the function. DISC NOTES: A. Notes on discs: 1. Attempting to use nonstandard shape discs (e.g. square, start, heart) may damage the unit. Be sure to use round shape CD discs only for this unit. 2. Do not stick paper or tape etc., onto the label side or the recording side of any discs, as it may cause a malfunction. 3. Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs will cause misoperation.
SPECIFICATION GENERAL Power Supply Requirements Chassis Dimensions Tone Controls - Bass (at 100 Hz) - Treble (at 10 KHz) : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground : 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H) : ± 10 dB : ± 10 dB Maximum Output Power Current Drain : 4 x 40 watts : 15 Ampere (max.) CD PLAYER Signal to Noise Ratio Channel Separation Frequency Response : More than 65 dB : More than 45 dB : 40 Hz - 18 KHz RADIO For 2 Bands (Europe) FM 87.5 to 108 MHz 10.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Before going through the checklist, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer. Symptom No power. Disc cannot be loaded or ejected. Cause Solution 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 is blown. Replace the fuse. Presence of CD disc inside the player.
WARRANTY 90 DAY / 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS, LLC (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
