User's Manual
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QUICK START GUIDE
REMOTE CONTROL
The MS-8 features an RF (radio-frequency) remote to control all of the MS-8’s user-selectable
features. There are dedicated volume buttons on the remote’s top that always control the
system volume, regardless of which menu screen is active.
Before you use the remote, pull off and discard its battery-
saver tab. Since the remote operates by radio frequency, you
do not need to point the remote toward the display.
While you can leave the remote unmounted or secure it with
Velcro®, JBL offers two safe and convenient methods to secure
the remote: surface mounting and flush mounting.
Surface Mount
Find a suitable location with flat surface where the RF 1)
receiver is located.
Ensure that no wiring or hazards are below the 2)
surface.
Remove remote from mounting cup. Observe position 3)
of finger cutout for final positioning.
Attach cup with trim ring to flat surface with two (2) 4)
supplied screws or double-sided tape.
Flush Mount
Find a suitable location with flat surface and 1/2" 1) (12.7mm)
of clearance below.
Ensure that no wiring or hazards are below the surface.2)
Detach the trim ring from the mounting cup. Place on 3)
mounting surface.
Mark cutout opening using the inside of the trim ring 4)
as a template.
Cut the mounting surface to allow the mounting cup 5)
to sit flush in the cutout.
Remove remote from mounting cup. Observe position of 6)
finger cutout for final positioning.
Press the remote into place and secure it to the ounting surface with glue, double-sided 7)
tape or other materials. Some customization may be required.
MS-8 RF
remote
Battery-
saver tab
Finger
cutout
Surface
mounting
trim ring
MS-8 Remote
Volume
Down
Navigation
buttons
Navigation
buttons
Select
Back
&
Menu
Mute
Volume
Up
Flush
mounting
cup
SETTING UP THE MS8
The setup procedure consists of four main parts: Language Selection, Input Setup, Output Setup
and Acoustic Calibration. During Input Setup, the MS-8 uses a setup CD to analyze and condition
the input signal for further processing. During Output Setup, you will configure the basic crossover
settings and identify the output channels. During Acoustic Calibration, the MS-8 will automatically
equalize the signal that it sends to the loudspeakers and optimize their response for up to four
seating positions, using the included binaural microphone. You must complete all of these steps
in sequence. If you stop the setup procedure before completing all of the steps, the MS-8 will
start at the beginning of the last complete section when you turn it back on. Be sure to have the
output-configuration chart you filled out during installation handy. It will make configuring the
outputs easy.
1. Turn on the MS-8
Start the MS-8 by turning on the head unit (or turning the car’s key to the ACC position if you’ve
connected the REM In terminal to ACC power).
2. Choose Your Language
The MS-8 boots immediately to the language-selection screen the first time it’s powered up.
Once this screen appears, choose your language. Language > English.
3. Input Setup
Once you have chosen the language, the MS-8 will display the Input Setup Menu.
Important: You • must use the calibration CD provided with the MS-8 for this step. Do not
convert the CD to a compressed file format (MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or any other). If you “rip”
the CD, do so only as a copy (WAV file), not a compressed format, and ensure that your media
player can play a WAV file format.
If you are using an aftermarket head unit and have connected the head unit’s RCA-type outputs
to the MS-8’s inputs 1 and 2, select Skip Input Setup and go directly to the Xover
Setup section and menu. If you are using a factory-installed head unit connected to the MS-8’s
speaker-level inputs, select Input Setup and follow the Input Setup procedure that
follows.
Set the head unit’s bass, treble, balance and fader controls to their “flat” or center position. a.
If possible, defeat the factory system’s additional processing (Dolby® Pro Logic II, Logic 7,
seating-position selector, user-selectable equalization, etc.). Consult your vehicle’s owner’s
manual for instructions.
While the b. Input Setup screen is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions. Insert the
supplied MS-8 CD into the audio source unit, and press “PLAY” on the source unit.
While the CD is playing, the MS-8 will analyze the input signal to ensure that it is receiving the
correct signals and that both right and left signals are present. The MS-8’s display will show
Signal, Level and Balance, and there must be an OK displayed next to each one
before you can continue.
If • None appears next to Signal, be sure that the head unit is outputting signal (increase
the volume control), and/or check the MS-8’s input connections.
If • Noisy appears next to Signal, ensure that the head unit’s volume control isn’t all he
way up, and turn off the car’s engine (if the car is running), but be sure not to turn the key
past the accessory (ACC) position.
If the display reads • High or Low next to Level, adjust the head unit’s volume control
until OK appears.
If • Left or Right appears next to Balance, adjust the head unit’s balance control until
OK appears.
Select c. Continue when the CD is playing Input Setup > (Press PLAY on CD) >
Continue
The display will read Acquiring.... while the MS-8 analyzes and corrects the signal. Once the
procedure is complete (up to a minute or two), follow the instructions on the screen: turn the
head unit’s volume down, remove the CD and select Continue.
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