Operation Manual
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The remote requires a standard 2 1/8" gauge hole cutout. 4 The MWR-20 looks like a standard dash gauge and is designed to the most common functions on the MCD 9424JA such as Volume, Tune/Track selection, Power on/off, AM/FM bands, Weather Band and Play/Pause for CD Mode. ® Optional Remote Control MCD 9424JA The MCD 9424JA can be installed in the dash panel of your vessel. The remote control allows access to be controlled through an optional wired remote control, MWR-20.
The remote requires a standard 2 1/8" gauge hole cutout. 4 The MWR-20 looks like a standard dash gauge and is designed to the most common functions on the MCD 9424JA such as Volume, Tune/Track selection, Power on/off, AM/FM bands, Weather Band and Play/Pause for CD Mode. ® Optional Remote Control MCD 9424JA The MCD 9424JA can be installed in the dash panel of your vessel. The remote control allows access to be controlled through an optional wired remote control, MWR-20.
Operation Manual
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We've tried to make the instructions in your Jensen stereo to work right, it -yourselfer with the right tools, patience, and the ability to Install the MCD 9424JA Marine AM/FM Stereo Radio/Compact Disc Player Final 3 Installation (page 8) 1 Install wiring 2 Connect and (pages 4 and 5) test radio (pages 6 and 7) Welcome! This manual will need to...
We've tried to make the instructions in your Jensen stereo to work right, it -yourselfer with the right tools, patience, and the ability to Install the MCD 9424JA Marine AM/FM Stereo Radio/Compact Disc Player Final 3 Installation (page 8) 1 Install wiring 2 Connect and (pages 4 and 5) test radio (pages 6 and 7) Welcome! This manual will need to...
Operation Manual
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...screwdrivers • Wire cutters • Wire strippers • Tools to remove existing radio (screwdriver, socket wrench set or other tools) • Electrical tape Speaker Requirements Only connect the MCD 9424JA to speakers rated in the load impedance range of 4 to 8 ohms. Speakers with Jensen Marine speakers. ...range of amplifiers, highpower speakers and subwoofers that will need before you 're doing now. Better Sound Install a Jensen tape deck or CD player like you take your dashboard apart. ® MCD 9424JA Installation Before You Begin Installation Before you begin, you ...
...screwdrivers • Wire cutters • Wire strippers • Tools to remove existing radio (screwdriver, socket wrench set or other tools) • Electrical tape Speaker Requirements Only connect the MCD 9424JA to speakers rated in the load impedance range of 4 to 8 ohms. Speakers with Jensen Marine speakers. ...range of amplifiers, highpower speakers and subwoofers that will need before you 're doing now. Better Sound Install a Jensen tape deck or CD player like you take your dashboard apart. ® MCD 9424JA Installation Before You Begin Installation Before you begin, you ...
Operation Manual
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... Remote-Amp turn on a matching connector and attach: • Yellow wire-Fuse marked MAIN, BAT or PWR • Red wire-Fuse marked ACCY (accessory), or RADIO Disconnect Battery Before you begin, always disconnect the battery negative terminal. - + Connect Wires Splice, crimp or solder the wires from the receiver to the chart (below). Speaker RF+ Speaker...
... Remote-Amp turn on a matching connector and attach: • Yellow wire-Fuse marked MAIN, BAT or PWR • Red wire-Fuse marked ACCY (accessory), or RADIO Disconnect Battery Before you begin, always disconnect the battery negative terminal. - + Connect Wires Splice, crimp or solder the wires from the receiver to the chart (below). Speaker RF+ Speaker...
Operation Manual
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.... green/black green LR+ LR Dark Blue Amp AMP Connect to ground terminal. In-line Yellow Fuse (0.5-amp) RF- The radio will not work if this wire is correct type and amperage. The MCD 9424JA uses two fuses with in-line fuse holders as part of... LF- RF gray/black gray RF+ RR- Using an incorrect fuse could damage radio. ® Wiring Diagram Antenna Jack Remote Plug MCD 9424JA RCA-to existing dimmer wire. Orange Dimmer Connect to -RCA cables (not supplied) Red (RF) Amplifier wiring (See amplifier instructions) White (LF) Red (RR) AMP White (LR) Note...
.... green/black green LR+ LR Dark Blue Amp AMP Connect to ground terminal. In-line Yellow Fuse (0.5-amp) RF- The radio will not work if this wire is correct type and amperage. The MCD 9424JA uses two fuses with in-line fuse holders as part of... LF- RF gray/black gray RF+ RR- Using an incorrect fuse could damage radio. ® Wiring Diagram Antenna Jack Remote Plug MCD 9424JA RCA-to existing dimmer wire. Orange Dimmer Connect to -RCA cables (not supplied) Red (RF) Amplifier wiring (See amplifier instructions) White (LF) Red (RR) AMP White (LR) Note...
Operation Manual
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... properly. You just stored the current station in memory. 2 2. Test Power Wiring 1. If not, check the electrical connection at the yellow and red wires. 3. Press PWR to increase volume until display flashes. 2. MH 5 The radio will select a different station. 2. Set the Clock 1 DISP 3 Sec ... press to change hours. Turn ignition switch on . The radio should 3 light. Press VOL to turn the key on again. With the radio playing, hold DISP button for five seconds. If not, make sure the wiring is correct and everything is connected properly. ® MCD ...
... properly. You just stored the current station in memory. 2 2. Test Power Wiring 1. If not, check the electrical connection at the yellow and red wires. 3. Press PWR to increase volume until display flashes. 2. MH 5 The radio will select a different station. 2. Set the Clock 1 DISP 3 Sec ... press to change hours. Turn ignition switch on . The radio should 3 light. Press VOL to turn the key on again. With the radio playing, hold DISP button for five seconds. If not, make sure the wiring is correct and everything is connected properly. ® MCD ...
Operation Manual
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...until the display shows BAL.L 15. Hold the VOL button until the display shows BAL.R 15. Make sure you connected the wires right. If not, check the wiring. Once everything is operating correctly, perform final installation described on page 6. 3 SEL/ 4 VOL 3. If the wrong speaker ...plays (you hear front speakers when you expect rear speakers) make sure the speakers are connected right. Make sure you connected the wires just like the chart on page 6. 7 SEL/ 8 VOL 7. Only the front speakers should be playing. Balance Fader 1 SEL/ 2 VOL 1....
...until the display shows BAL.L 15. Hold the VOL button until the display shows BAL.R 15. Make sure you connected the wires right. If not, check the wiring. Once everything is operating correctly, perform final installation described on page 6. 3 SEL/ 4 VOL 3. If the wrong speaker ...plays (you hear front speakers when you expect rear speakers) make sure the speakers are connected right. Make sure you connected the wires just like the chart on page 6. 7 SEL/ 8 VOL 7. Only the front speakers should be playing. Balance Fader 1 SEL/ 2 VOL 1....
Operation Manual
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... lights normally) Not all bare wires Insulate wire Insulate wire Install fuse of correct rating Call Jensen Technical Assistance (1-800-323-0221) Professional Tip Securing Wires Be proud of problem Cause No power to red wire (12V with key on) Inline fuse blown Speaker wires not connected Incorrect splices or connections Speaker wires shorting to chassis ground or...
... lights normally) Not all bare wires Insulate wire Insulate wire Install fuse of correct rating Call Jensen Technical Assistance (1-800-323-0221) Professional Tip Securing Wires Be proud of problem Cause No power to red wire (12V with key on) Inline fuse blown Speaker wires not connected Incorrect splices or connections Speaker wires shorting to chassis ground or...