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How to Install the MCD 9424JA Marine
AM/FM Stereo Radio/Compact Disc
Player

®

Contents

 Technical Assistance

For technical assistance with the installation of the
MCD 9424JA, call 1-800-323-0221.

Installation

Welcome!

What you're holding in your hands is no ordinary owner's
manual. We've tried to make the instructions in this book
clear and easy to follow.

For your Jensen stereo to work right, it must be installed
correctly. This manual will show you how to install your new
stereo like a pro. It's a good idea to read all of these
instructions before you begin the installation. Most
installations are straightforward and can be handled by a
do-it-yourselfer with the right tools, patience, and the ability
to follow instructions. But, do-it-yourself installation isn't for
everyone. If you still don't feel confident after reading this
book, consider turning the installation job over to someone
better suited to it.

Warranty Service
If your Jensen stereo should ever require service, you will
need to have the original dated receipt. If you ever need to
return the unit for any reason, always include the receipt
with the product.

Installation

.............................

2

Before You Begin Installation ..... 2

Tools and Supplies Needed ....... 2

Speaker Requirements .............. 2

Important Installation Note ......... 2

• Upgrading your System ...... 2

Wiring

.......................................

3

• Fuse Adapters .................... 3

Disconnect Battery ..................... 3

Connect Wires ........................... 3

Wiring Diagram .......................... 4

Testing

....................................

5

Reconnect Battery ..................... 5

Test Power Wiring ...................... 5

Test Antenna Connection ........... 5

Test Memory Wiring ................... 5

Set the Clock .............................. 5

Test Speaker Connections ......... 6

Final Installation ......................... 7

Protective Cover ........................ 7

Troubleshooting

...................

8

• Securing Wires ................... 8

Reset Button .............................. 8

Specifications
and Warranty

.........................

9

3

1

2

Install wiring
(pages 4 and 5)

Final
Installation
(page 8)

Connect and
test radio
(pages 6 and 7)

5448-EIN.p65

7/23/99, 11:39 AM

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Summary of Contents for MCD9424JA

Page 1: ...tructions in this owner s manual clear and easy to follow If you take a few minutes to look through it you ll learn how to use all of the features on your new Jensen marine stereo for maximum enjoyment For your Jensen stereo to work right it must be installed correctly The enclosed installation manual will show you how to install your new stereo like a pro It s a good idea to read all of these ins...

Page 2: ... Mode Press SEL button to move display through volume treble bass balance and fader functions Use VOL and VOL buttons to adjust the selected mode When mode has not been adjusted for 3 seconds display returns to normal radio or CD display COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO ST CH OPEN MCD 9424JA W2 2 8 X OVERSAMPLING 4 X 40 WATTS LOUD W1 1 RPT 4 W3 3 SCN6 SHF 5 DISP WB VOL VOL AS PS BAND SEL PWR PWR VOL VOL VOL ...

Page 3: ... Bass level using VOL or VOL button 7 maximum 7 minimum R15 Right speaker only L15 Left speaker only F15 Front speakers only R15 Rear speakers only Bass Boost Press LOUD button to increase the bass output LOUD appears in the display Set the Clock 1 Press and hold DISP button for 3 seconds until display flashes 2 Within 3 seconds press to change minutes to change hours DISP 1 2 0 1 2 3 M H VOL 1 2 ...

Page 4: ...ontrol allows access 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 The MWR 20 looks like a standard dash gauge and is designed to be installed in the dash panel of your vessel The remote requires a standard 2 1 8 gauge hole cutout ...

Page 5: ... change until button is released Select a Weather Band 1 Press WB to change radio to weather radio receiver 2 Press W1 W2 and W3 to change between three weather channels in your area The MCD 9424JA has a three channel NOAA Weather Radio receiver NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts National Weather Service warnings watches forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day The channel freqencies are a...

Page 6: ...ed station 2 Select a station 3 Press a preset button for three seconds The re ceiver beeps when station is saved 1 Select a band if needed 2 Press AS PS button for more than three seconds receiver beeps The new stations replace stations already stored in that band 1 Select a band if needed 2 Touch AS PS for less than three seconds The radio pauses for five seconds at each station Touch AS PS agai...

Page 7: ...e CD will begin to play Press OPEN to open flip over panel Press eject to stop CD play and eject CD from slot Receiver switches to radio operation Flip panel up to close Insert CD label side up Skip Tracks Press or to advance to next track Track numbers show on display x x x x x x x xx xxxx xxx x x x x x COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO OPEN MCD 9424JA W2 2 8 X OVERSAMPLING 4 X 40 WATTS LOUD W1 1 RPT 4 W3 3 ...

Page 8: ... Tracks Press SHF to play all tracks on CD in random order one time Press again to stop shuffle play Note Do not expose CD player to extremely high or low temperatures Avoid splashing water directly on the unit Unit is not water proof Scan Preview all Tracks Press SCN to play first ten seconds of each track on current CD SCAN appears in the display Press again to stop SCAN and listen to track RPT ...

Page 9: ...product damage occurring during shipment claims must be presented to the carrier elimination of marine static or other electrical interferences any product purchased outside USA or Canada or on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed How You Can Get Service U S Purchasers Please telephone Jensen at 1 800 323 4815 We will either inform you of the name and address of an autho ri...

Page 10: ...on isn t for everyone If you still don t feel confident after reading this book consider turning the installation job over to someone better suited to it WarrantyService If your Jensen stereo should ever require service you will need to have the original dated receipt If you ever need to return the unit for any reason always include the receipt with the product Installation 2 Before You Begin Inst...

Page 11: ...ox If the unit is installed without adequate ventilation damage could occur due to overheating Important Installation Note Upgrading Your System International Jensen makes a wide range of marine stereo products that will make your stereo system sound better great or INCREDIBLE Better Sound Install a Jensen tape deck or CD player like you re doing now High power units can make your existing speaker...

Page 12: ...ation instructions carefully or have the installation handled by an experienced technician Connect Wires Splice crimp or solder the wires from the receiver to the proper wire in the boat Match the wires according to the chart below Function LF Speaker LF Speaker LR Speaker LR Speaker RF Speaker RF Speaker RR Speaker RR Speaker Remote Amp turn on Ground Ignition Battery Dimmer Color white white bla...

Page 13: ...ect fuse could damage radio The MCD 9424JA uses two fuses with in line fuse holders as part of rear wiring harness 10 amp fast blow AGC red wire 0 5 amp fast blow AGC yellow wire Memory Connect to battery or 12 volt power source that is always live The radio will not work if this wire is not connected Accessory Connect to existing radio wire or radio fuse Ground Connect to ground terminal Amp Conn...

Page 14: ...old button 1 for five seconds The radio will beep You just stored the current station in memory 2 Turn the key off then turn the key on again 4 Press button 1 again It should return to the station that was playing before step 1 If not make sure the yellow wire is con nected properly 3 Press or The radio will select a different station 2 Press VOL to increase volume until you can hear the radio pla...

Page 15: ...OL button until the display shows FAD R 15 Only the rear speakers should be playing If not check the wiring Make sure you con nected the wires just like the chart on page 6 3 Press SEL four times again 4 Hold the VOL button until the display shows BAL L 15 Only the left speakers should be playing If not check the wiring Make sure you con nected the wires just like the chart on page 6 7 Press SEL f...

Page 16: ...ied Important Excessive skipping may result if the unit is installed at an angle of more than 15 15 Max Protective Cover The translucent rubber protective cover slips over the faceplate to provide protection against water You can access controls when the cover is installed Cover must be removed to open the flip over panel and to insert and eject CDs COM PAC T DIGIT AL AUDI O ST SHUFFLE SHUFFLE CH ...

Page 17: ...s or connections Speaker wires shorting to chassis ground or to each other Power wire shorting to ground Speaker wires shorting to ground Incorrect fuse Check connection Check boat fuse Replace fuse Connect speaker wires Check all splices and connections Check splices insulate all bare wires Insulate wire Insulate wire Install fuse of correct rating Call Jensen Technical Assistance 1 800 323 0221 ...

Page 18: ...cluded with the product as proof of warranty coverage What We Will Pay For We will pay for all labor and material expenses required to repair the product but you must pay any labor costs for the removal and or installation of the product If the product is shipped for warranty service you must prepay the initial shipping charges but Jensen will pay the return shipping charges if the product is retu...

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