MA300 MARINE AUDIO SYSTEM Installation and Operation Manual iPhone, iPod, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MA300 CONTENTS Warnings and Compliance ........................................................................................................ 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 2 Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3 Wiring ........................................................................
MA300 WARNINGS AND COMPLIANCE Important Safety Instructions NOTE: Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of your surroundings. NOTE: USE THE PROPER POWER SUPPLY! This product is designed to operate with a 12 volt DC negative ground battery system. FCC Notes WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
MA300 INTRODUCTION System Features Features of the Marine Audio MA300 include: White LED Backlit LCD iPx6 Waterproof Low Battery Alarm AM/FM US/EURO Tuner with 30 Presets (12 AM, 18 FM) Weatherband with Weather Alert Bluetooth (Supports A2DP and AVRCP) APP Ready USB Playback of MP3/WMA Files Made for iPod/iPhone (USB Input) Mute Pre-set Equalizer - 5 settings (User > Flat > Pop > Classical > Rock) Electronic Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader Controls Output Power 22W x 4 Wired Rem
MA300 INSTALLATION 6. 7. Before you Begin 8. 9. Before you begin, always disconnect the negative battery terminal. Important Notes Removing the Unit Before final installation, test the wiring connections to make sure the unit is connected properly and the system works. Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications to your vehicle.
MA300 WIRING WIRE COLOR DESCRIPTION BLUE AMP REMOTE (+12VDC 500MA) RED +12V SWITCHED GRAY FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (+) WHITE FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (+) PURPLE REAR RIGHT SPEAKER (+) GREEN REAR LEFT SPEAKER (+) BLACK GROUND PURPLE/BLACK REAR RIGHT SPEAKER (-) WHITE/BLACK FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (-) GRAY/BLACK FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (-) GREEN/BLACK REAR LEFT SPEAKER (-) 4
MA300 BASIC OPERATION should the unit display an error code. You can recover factory default settings using the RESET function located in the system menu. With “Reset to Defaults?” flashing, press the INFO/ENTER button (18) to activate. Audio Menu Press the AUDIO/MENU button (3) on the control panel to access the audio menu. You can navigate through the audio menu items by pressing the AUDIO/MENU button repeatedly.
MA300 Bluetooth Pair (On/Off): Choose “INFO/ENTER” to automatically pair a device. Bluetooth (On/Off): Choose “Bluetooth On” or “Bluetooth Off”. Volume Preset (1/40 – 40/40): Select an automatic turn-on volume. Reset to Defaults : Return the EEPROM to factory default set up values. Press the INFO/ENTER button (18) to select. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The current frequency and activated functions are shown on the LCD panel (20).
MA300 TUNER OPERATION Automatically Store / Preset Scan (AS/PS ) Automatically Store Select an AM or FM band. Press and hold the AS/PS button (15) for more than two seconds to automatically select strong stations and store them in all bands. The new stations replace any stations already stored in that band. Preset Scan Select a band (if needed). Press the AS/PS button (15) to scan stations stored in all bands. The unit will pause for ten seconds at each preset station.
MA300 WEATHER BAND OPERATION alert is issued, the radio will turn on and play the announcement, then turn back off and revert to weather alert monitor mode. Accessing the Weather Band The radio will not respond to any weather alerts when it is off and will not automatically switch to the weather band if an alert is issued. Press the MODE button (4) to access the weather band mode.
MA300 MP3/USB OPERATION NOTE: After loading a USB device, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written to the device. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same as the order in which they are expected to be played. Controlling Playback Pause/Play Press the 1 || button (5) to suspend playback. Press the 1 || button again to resume play.
MA300 iPod® OPERATION Turning the iPod On/Off This unit is equipped with an iPod ready function that will allow you to control your iPod (if compatible) using the control panel buttons. The following iPod versions are supported: iPod Nano – 6G, 7G iPod Classic iPod Touch – 4G, 5G iPhone – 4, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S The iPod power turns on automatically when an iPod is connected to the USB connector, as long as the vehicle ignition is turned on.
MA300 BLUETOOTH OPERATION The MA300 includes built-in Bluetooth technology that allows you to wirelessly connect Bluetooth devices to this head unit for streaming audio playback. About Bluetooth Technology BT Device Press INFO/ENTER Use ◄◄ / ►► to Navigate the List Press INFO/ENTER Device 1 Device 2 Device 3 Device 4 Device 5 Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio technology. Operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, it transmits voice and data at speeds up to 2.
MA300 Bluetooth Audio (A2DP) APP OPERATION The A2DP music is available for Bluetooth enabled phones when the phone is connected. To access Bluetooth mode and play songs stored on your phone, press the MODE button (4). While in BT mode , the BT Audio icon ( ) illuminates on the LCD. Selecting Tracks During playback, press the ◄◄ / ►► button (13, 14) to play the previous or next track. Pausing Playback During playback, press the 1|| button (5) to pause the Bluetooth audio playback.
MA300 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Keep the product dry. If it does get wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Keep the product away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts. Handle the product gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases, and can cause the product to work improperly. Wipe the product with a dampened cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
MA300 SPECIFICATIONS FM Radio Frequency Coverage (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 107.9 MHz Frequency Coverage (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 108 MHz Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 μV Image Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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