Operation / Installation Manual Bluetooth AM/FM Blackbox Entertainment Center MD-50BB Introduction Remote Controls Button Locations and Functions Please take the time to read all of the information in this manual. Familiarity with operation and installation procedures will help you obtain the best possible performance from your new Entertainment Center. Wired Remote Controller WRC-150 1 WARNING!
FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT MAY VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT. THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Index Button Locations and Functions . 3 General Operation . 4 Sound Controls . 5-6 Radio Area / Stereo / Mono Settings . 7 Radio Operations . 8 Bluetooth Operations . 9 Installation . 10 Wiring . 11 2 fm 103.5 RDM RPT MODE SEL VOL VOL 4 5 7 6 2 3 8 Wireless Remote Controller CCR-150 Optional, sold separately from www.magnadynestore.com 1 fm 103.5 RDM RPT SEL MODE VOL VOL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pairing the Wireless Remote Controller:
1. To pair the wireless remote with the MD-50BB button on the remote. NO LINK press the will appear in the display. 2. Press and hold the MODE button on the remote. 3. When PAIR appears in the display, continue to hold down the MODE button and power up the Blackbox Entertainment center. 1. Display Area: This area displays mode infor-
mation, in the radio mode the radio frequency is displayed. 2. Random Button (RDM): For random playback in Bluetooth mode. Functionality depends on connected device and selected audio application. 3. Power and Mode Buttons:
Power Button-Wired Remote Control (
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Press to turn the entertainment center on. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn the unit off. Power Button-Wireless Remote Control (
):
Press to turn on the entertainment center on. Press again to turn the unit off. Mode Button (MODE): Press to select between:
Radio: FM and AM bands. Bluetooth: Wireless connectivity. 4. Repeat Button (RPT): For repeat playback in Bluetooth mode. Functionality depends on connected device and selected audio application. 5. Select Button (SEL): Short press to enter and then short presses to toggle between sound adjustments: Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, DSP Equalizer Presets, Boost and Volume. Press and hold to enter 2nd menu and then short presses to toggle between Area selection and Stereo/Mono selection. 6. Volume (
): Press to increase or decrease the volume level. Also use up and down volume buttons to make adjustments in Select Button sound quality modes.
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7. Track Buttons (
Radio Mode: Press for automatic seek up or down for radio stations. Press and hold to activate manual tuning. Bluetooth Mode: Press to select the next or previous tracks. 8. Play/Pause Button (
Radio Mode: Short press to mute the audio. Bluetooth Mode: Press to pause play back.
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Press again to resume play. Note 1: The wireless remote controllers display will disappear after approximately 30 seconds of no button activity to conserve its battery. Press any button on the remote controller and the LCD display will be restored. Note 2: When the main unit is turned off, the wireless remote controllers display will disappear to conserve its battery. Press any button on the remote controller to restore the remotes display. Then press the button to turn on the entertain-
ment center. 3 General Operations Sound Controls Power On:
Press the Power Off:
Wireless Remote:
button to turn the unit on. Press the button to turn the unit off. WELCOME Volume:
Increase the volume by pressing the Decrease the volume by pressing the button. button. Wired Remote: Press and hold the for 2 seconds to turn the unit off. button RDM RPT MODE Mute:
A short press of the the audio. Press any button to resume the audio. button will mute Selecting a Play Source:
Press the MODE button to selected either:
RADIO or BT AUDIO. MUTE RDM RPT MODE RADIO RDM RPT MODE SE L SE L SE L VO L VO L VO L VO L VO L VO L Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, DSP, Boost and Volume Select the desired sound mode by pressing the SEL button. The modes will be displayed in the following order: Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader, DSP, Boost and Volume. Bass:
Press the SEL button. The first sound mode adjustment displayed will be BAS (Bass). Immediately use the or desired Bass level -7 to +7. to adjust to Treble:
Press the SEL button until TRE (Treble) appears in the display. Immediately use the desired Treble level -7 to +7. or to adjust to VOL 15 RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L BAS +2 RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L TRE +3 RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L 4 5 Sound Controls (continued) Balance:
Press the SEL button until BAL
(Balance) appears in the display. Immediately use the speaker balance - 10L to 0 to 10R. 0 is middle balanced between the Left and Right speakers. to adjust to desired or Fader:
Press the SEL button until FAD
(Fader) appears in the display. or Immediately use the to adjust to desired Front and Rear speaker balance -
10R to 0 to 10F. 0 is middle balanced between the Rear and Front speakers. DSP (Preset EQ):
Press the SEL button until the DSP (Digital Signal Processor - Equalizer) options appears in the display. The Equalizer presets to choose from are: DSP OFF, POP, ROCK or CLASSIC. Immediately use the adjust to desired DSP preset. or to Note: If a DSP preset is enabled, Bass and Treble settings cannot be manually adjusted. BASS BOOST:
Press the SET/MENU until BOOST ON or BOOST OFF appears in the display. Immediately use the on or off. or to turn Area and Stereo/Mono Selection AREA:
To select a radio area location, press and hold the SEL button until an AREA location appears in the display. AREA USA1 Immediately use the between AREA USA1, AREA USA2 or AREA EUR. or buttons to select RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L STEREO / MONO:
To select STEREO or MONO when in FM mode, press and hold the SEL button until an AREA location appears in the display. Then with another short press either STEREO or MONO will appear on the display. Immediately use the make your selection. or buttons to STEREO RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L BAL 3L RDM RPT MODE L VO L VO FAD 8F RDM RPT MODE ROCK RDM RPT MODE L VO L VO L VO L VO SE L SE L SE L BOOST ON RDM RPT MODE SE L L VO L VO 6 7 Radio Operations Selecting the Radio Play Source:
Press the MODE button until RADIO appears in the display. Selecting FM or AM:
Press the MODE button to select from FM or AM. Note: If you are in BT AUDIO mode, press the MODE button to switch to RADIO. Tuning in a Radio Station Using Seek:
button and the radio will scan down Press the to the next strong station and begin playing. Press the button and the radio will scan up to the next strong station and begin playing. Manually Tuning in a Radio Station:
button and Press and hold either the MANUAL will appear on the display screen. or Press either button to tune to desired higher or lower frequency stations. Holding either button down when in MANUAL mode will move the scan quickly. After 5 seconds of inactivity, the radio tuner will move out of the MANUAL mode and back into the default seek mode. 8 RADIO RDM RPT MODE VO L VO L FM 88.10 RDM RPT MODE VO L VO L SE L SE L FM 98.70 RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L AM 830 RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L Bluetooth Operations Pairing Bluetooth Devices:
1. With the MD-50BB powered, activate Bluetooth from your mobile device and select AquaVibe-MD-50BB which will if range automatically appear in your devices list of Bluetooth devices. 2. When the mobile device has been paired and an audio application is active on your mobile device, audio can be heard through the speakers. Note: A previously paired Bluetooth mobile device will automatically connect to the MD-50BB
(If it is within range). Bluetooth Operation:
Select BT AUDIO: Press the MODE button to select BT AUDIO. Play/Pause Button: Press the button to pause the Bluetooth playback. Press the button again to resume playback. RDM & RPT: Press the RDM button for random track playback. Press the RPT button for repeat track function. Note: Available functions are dependent upon the specific Bluetooth audio device and the devices active audio application. Changing the Track:
Press the Press the button to select a higher track. button to select a lower track. Tone and Volume Controls:
Use the sound controls (page 5-6) to adjust the over-
all tone of the music being played. Use the buttons to adjust the sound output level. and BT AUDIO RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L BT AUDIO RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L BT AUDIO RDM RPT MODE SE L VO L VO L Note: For maximum sound output, the media device volume must be set at 100%. Due to factors beyond the amplifiers control, maximum audio output may be lower than desired due to music bit rate, music recording level, differences in the music devices Bluetooth module output and differences in the output levels of different Bluetooth media devices. This is normal and should not be considered a defect. 9 Installation Wiring 1. Use the unit to determine the best mount-
ing location and to mark screw holes. Note: The mounting location needs to be a flat surface. 2. Drill pilot holes for the screws. 3. Mount the entertainment center using the provided screws. Make sure to tighten the screws equally to create a waterproof seal Left Front Speaker White/Black Wire White Wire A
(Front) Gray/Black Wire Gray Wire Right Front Speaker External Automotive Type Antenna
(Optional) MENU ENT MODE SEL VOL VOL 10 Amp Fuse Wiring Harness Model: SPA-HAR
(Sold Separately) Installing Wired Remote (Optional) 1. Install mounting studs into rear of remote con-
troller. Hand tighten the studs only. 2. Cut a 2-1/8 hole. 3. Insert cable from remote controller through the hole and then mounting bracket. 4. Slide mounting bracket onto mounting studs. 5. Screw the wing nuts onto the studs and hand tighten them against the mounting bracket. Do not use pliers to tighten the wing nuts. Note: If the surface is uneven like wood, use silicone to create a waterproof seal between the uneven surface and the remote control. Mounting Studs Wing Nuts Mounting Bracket Cable Red Wire
(+) to 12 Volt Battery Black Wire Ground Blue Wire Trigger for Amp (+12VDC output) Left Rear Speaker Green/Black Wire Green Wire B
(Rear) Violet/Black Wire Violet Wire Right Rear Speaker 10 11 Warranty ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will within one year from the date of sale to you, repair, replace or refund the retail sales price of said product or any part thereof, at the option of the Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said product or part is found defective in materials or workmanship, when properly connected and operating on the correct power requirements designated for the specific product. This warranty and Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents obligations hereunder do not apply where the product was; damaged while in the possession of the consumer, subjected to unrea-
sonable or unintended use, not reasonably maintained, utilized in commercial or industrial operations, or serviced by anyone other than Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, or where the warning seal on the product is broken or the power and/or plugs are detached from the unit. Magnadyne Corporation or any of its authorized agents will not assume any labor costs for the removal and re installation of any product found to be defective, or the cost of transportation to Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents. Such cost are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty does not cover the cabinet appearance items or accessories used in con-
nection with this product, or any damage to recording or recording tape, or any damage to the products resulting from improper installation, alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or acts of nature. MAGNADYNE CORPORATION OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CLAIMS EXCEPT THOSE ACCORDED BY LAW. NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN EXCEPT THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND BEYOND ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SALE. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the Users authority to operate the equipment. Defective merchandise should be returned to the original point of purchase or secondly, to Magnadyne Corporation, 1111 W. Victoria Street, Compton CA 90220. Return Authorization must be obtained before sending, or merchandise may be refused. Copyright 2015 Magnadyne Corporation MD-50BB-UM Rev. A 9-23-15 FCC Statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.