PA4A Installation and Operation Manual
PA4A CONTENTS Warnings and Compliance ..................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3 Safety Information .................................................................................................. 4 Installation .............................................................................................................. 5 Wiring.........
PA4A WARNINGS AND COMPLIANCE apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.
PA4A 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. NOTE: 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.
PA4A INTRODUCTION HARDWARE KIT CONTENTS System Features Features of the Polk PA4A marine audio system include: • Full Dot Matrix LCD • AM/FM US/EURO Tuner with 30 Presents (12 AM, 18 FM) • SiriusXM-Ready™ • USB Playback of MP3 and WMA files • Bluetooth (Supports A2DP & AVRCP) • APP Ready • Weatherband Tuner with Alerts • Mute • Pre-set Equalizer – 5 settings (User, Flat, Pop, Classical, Rock) • Electronic Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader Controls • Output Power 50W x 4 • Protective Commander Cover • Wired
PA4A SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. When Boating Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of your surroundings. Protect from Water Do not submerge the product in water, as this can cause electric shorts, fire or other damage. Protect from the Elements Use the included cover to protect the wired commander from sunlight, dust, and water while not in use.
PA4A INSTALLATION Bracket Mount Before You Begin Always disconnect the negative battery terminal Important Notes • • • • 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 vessel. Install the unit where it does not interfere with operating the vessel and cannot injure passengers.
PA4A Removing the Unit 2. To remove the commander, remove bracket mount or remove trim ring and mounting screws, then slide wired commander out of the mounting hole. 3. Removing the Trim Ring (Screw Mount Only) 4. Before removing the mounting screws, remove the trim ring first. Using a small non-metallic panel removal tool, apply the flat edge of the tool to the trim ring top latch area (as shown). Pull forward and twist to disengage the latches.
PA4A WIRING TUNER/AMP MODULE COMMANDER 7
PA4A REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONS The JDAB interface supports up to • 1 PA4A Commander • 3 Remote Controls (PRC100BC, PRC200BC, OEM)* • 4 Extension Cables (PRCEC18)* Use of additional or unapproved devices may result in unexpected operation.
PA4A BASIC OPERATION Audio Menu Press the MENU button (6) on the control panel to access the audio menu. You can navigate through the audio menu items by rotation the Encoder Knob and pressing the Encoder Knob to make selection. Rotate the Encoder Knob clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease. The unit will automatically exit the audio menu after 10 seconds of inactivity. The following menu items can be adjusted.
PA4A System Menu Battery Alarm Operation 1. If Battery Alarm is set to “ON”, an alarm will sound (3 beeps every 30 sec) when the voltage drops to 10.8V (+/- 0.3V). A visual warning (Battery Low) will appear flashing on the LCD display. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the system menu. “SYSTEM MENU” will appear on the display, followed by the first menu item, “Key Beep.” Rotate the Encoder Knob to navigate the system menu and highlight the desired item.
PA4A TUNER OPERATION in the preset list for the selected Band. The new stations replace any stations already stored in that band. PS Press the PS soft button to scan stations stored in the current band list. The unit will pause for ten seconds at each preset station. Press PS again to stop scanning when the desired station is reached. LIST Press the LIST soft button to display the preset list. There are 18 FM and 12 AM preset locations to store your favorite broadcast stations.
PA4A PTY Press the PTY soft button access search for stations in your area broadcasting RBDS information. NOTE: Radio stations broadcasting RBDS may not be available in your listening area.
PA4A WEATHER BAND OPERATION LIST Press the LIST soft button to display the preset list. What is the NOAA Weather Radio/Weatheradio Canada? NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is a nationwide system that broadcasts local weather emergency information 24 hours a day via the National Weather Service (NWS) network. The U.S. network has more than 530 stations covering the 50 states as well as the adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the U.S. Pacific Territories.
PA4A SIRIUS XM OPERATION SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1. You should be able to hear the SiriusXM preview channel even if your service is not activated. 1. In SiriusXM mode, press and hold the Encoder Knob button (5) to select Direct Channel Entry mode. 2. Rotate the Encoder Knob to select each digit. 3. Press the Encoder Knob button for each digit to enter “000”. 4. Upon entering the last digit, the unit will tune to the SiriusXM ID number for your tuner. 5.
PA4A TUNE CAT TUNE mode options available are |<<, >>| and INFO Category mode options are CAT+, CAT- and INFO Manual Tuning Press the Tune soft button. Press the |<< (2) or >>| (1) soft buttons to decrement/ increment channels down/ up step by step. Category Tuning 1. Press the CAT - /+ soft buttons to change the category. Each category title will be displayed along with the channel list within the selected category. 2. Rotate the Encoder Knob to navigate the channel list within the selected category.
PA4A Setting the User Passcode 1. Press and hold the MENU button for more than 3 seconds to enter the system menu. 2. Rotate the Encoder Knob to navigate the menu list to the "SXM SETUP MENU" option. 3. Press the Encoder Knob button to view "Set Lock Code". 4. Press the Encoder Knob button to select Set Lock Code. “Enter Lock Code: 0 _ _ _” prompt message will appear. 5. Rotate the Encoder Knob to select a digit (0 – 9) for each number position. The default code is "0000".
PA4A Advisory Messages Reported by the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner On-Screen Display Advisory Message Cause Explanation/Solution Check Antenna Check Antenna The radio has detected a fault with the SiriusXM antenna. antenna cable is either disconnected or damaged. Check Tuner Check Tuner • • The The radio is having difficulty communicating with the SiriusXM Tuner. The tuner may be disconnected or damaged.
PA4A Advisory Messages Reported by the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (Continued) On-Screen Display Advisory Message Cause Explanation/Solution Chan Locked Channel Locked The channel that you have requested is Locked by the radio Parental Control feature. Enter Code:_ _ _ _ Enter Lock Code User prompted to enter the lock/unlock code. Wrong Code Invalid Lock Code The unlock code entered by the user is incorrect.
PA4A USB MP3 OPERATION Removing a USB Device Press the MODE button (7) to select another mode and then remove the USB device from the USB connector. 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. Accessing USB Mode Switching to USB Mode Press the MODE button (7) to enter mode selection display.
PA4A folder sequentially. Press the INT soft button again to stop Intro Scan and resume normal playback of the current file. Repeat Play Press the RPT soft button (9) during song play to repeat the current file. Press the RPT soft button again to stop repeat play. Random Play PRESS THE RND SOFT BUTTON (9) TO PLAY ALL FILES IN THE CURRENT FOLDER IN RANDOM, SHUFFLED ORDER. PRESS THE RND SOFT BUTTON AGAIN TO STOP RANDOM PLAY.
PA4A BLUETOOTH OPERATION The PA4A includes built-in Bluetooth technology that allows you to wirelessly connect Bluetooth devices to this head unit for streaming audio playback. • About Bluetooth Technology • Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio protocol. Operating in the 2.4 GHz range, it transmits voice and data at speeds up to 2.1 Mbit/s over a range of up to 10 meters. • • Press the Encoder Knob button to select the device.
PA4A APP OPERATION BT Audio (A2DP) ® When connected, a Bluetooth enabled device is able to stream audio to the PA4A. To access Bluetooth mode and play songs stored on your phone, press the MODE button (7). While in BT mode, the BT AUDIO icon illuminates on the LCD. Selecting Tracks During playback, press the |<< (2) / >>| (1) soft buttons to play the previous or next track. Pausing Playback During playback, press the || button (3) to pause the BT AUDIO player. “||” will appear on the LCD.
PA4A SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING FM Radio Frequency Coverage (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 to 107.9 MHz Frequency Coverage (Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87.5 to 108 MHz Sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4uV Image Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>45 dB Stereo Separation . . . . .
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