Wet Sounds MER-MCS High Performance Marine Receiver

Thank you for purchasing Wet Sounds! Congratulations on purchasing the Wet Sounds MER-MCS High Performance Marine Receiver. Wet Sounds professional marine audio products are engineered to withstand the rigorous marine environment.

Please read the instruction manual & connection guide before starting the installation. For questions or concerns, contact a certified Wet Sounds dealer or Wet Sounds Tech Support.

FCC Compliance 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.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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. If this equipment causes 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:

• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
• Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC/IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

ISED (Canada)

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Déclaration d'exposition aux rayonnements: Cet appareil est conforme à IC l'exposition aux rayonnements limites fixées pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Cet transmetteur ne doit pas être co-situé ou opérant en liaison avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur.

Specifications

Wiring Diagram

The wiring diagram illustrates the connections for the 8-pin connector, 13-pin connector, and various inputs/outputs such as USB, AUX, and antenna.

Installation / Mounting

Contents

• Source Unit
• Installation & Operation Manual

Installation Considerations

Basic tools needed for installation include a Volt/Ohm meter, wire strippers, wire crimpers, wire cutters, Phillips screwdriver, battery post wrench, and a drill with assorted bits.

Pre-planning your system layout and wiring routes is recommended. Ensure each component is easily accessible for adjustments. If unsure, have it installed by a qualified Audio technician.

Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire, and/or possible injury.

1. Carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting installation.
2. Disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning installation.
3. Run all wires prior to mounting the unit.
4. Route RCA cables close together and away from high current wires.
5. Use high-quality connectors for a reliable installation.
6. Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring.
7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle; run them inside for best protection.
8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use grommets to protect wires routed through metal.
9. Protect the battery and electrical system with proper fusing. Install the appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the +12 V power wire within 18" (45.7 cm) of the battery terminal.
10. When grounding to the chassis, scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good ground connection. Grounding connections should be as short as possible and connected to metal welded to the main body or chassis. Seatbelt bolts should never be used for grounding.

Mounting

Find a flat surface with adequate support for a secure mounting location. Mount the unit vertically with the wire harnesses facing down for best water resistance. Use the (4) supplied mounting screws to attach to a sturdy, flat surface.

Diagram shows the source unit being mounted with screws.

Source Unit Settings

To access settings, long press the MENU button. Rotate the encoder to scroll and short press to select. Settings include: ZONES, BALANCE, FADER, AUDIO, VOLTAGE GAUGE, BT DEVICE PAIRING, BEEP, TUNER REGION, SOFTWARE, FACTORY DEFAULT.

This source unit has zero current draw when turned off, saving settings and presets during storage.

ZONES

To set up ZONE 1, 2, 3, or 4, press the ZONE button to access the submenu. Rotate the encoder to select ZONE options (SOURCE > RENAME > ENABLE/DISABLE/LOCK). Short press the ZONE button to switch between zones during regular listening.

SOURCE

Short press the encoder button to access the submenu. Use the rotary encoder to scroll through SOURCE settings: FM TUNER, AM TUNER, WB TUNER, USB, AUX1, AUX2, BLUETOOTH, SiriusXM, CAMERA.

RENAME

To rename a ZONE, short press the encoder to set the first letter, rotate to adjust, and short press again to set the next letter. Repeat until renamed. Short press MENU to exit.

ENABLE / DISABLE / LOCK SOURCE

Short press the encoder to access. Rotate to select ENABLE/DISABLE/LOCK. LOCK SOURCE enables ZONE 2 and locks its source to ZONE 1. When LOCK SOURCE is enabled, PLAY/PAUSE and BALANCE functions affect all zones.

BALANCE

Short press the encoder to access BALANCE adjustment. Rotate to set output BALANCE.

FADER

Short press the encoder to access FADER adjustment. Rotate to set output FADER. This only works for ZONE 1.

AUDIO

Access AUDIO settings from the MENU screen. Rotate to scroll and short press to select: 7 BAND EQ, CROSSOVER, PEQ, REAR RCA, AUX1 INPUT, AUX2 INPUT, SOURCE GAIN, INTERNAL AMPLIFIER.

7 BAND EQ

Short press the encoder to access 7 BAND EQ settings. Use the rotary encoder to scroll through EQ presets (FLAT, ROCK, CLASSIC, ACOUSTIC, DANCE, ELECTRONIC, HIP-HOP, CUSTOM). For CUSTOM EQ, short press to set the first frequency, rotate to adjust, and short press again for the next. Short press MENU to exit.

CROSSOVER

Short press to access CROSSOVER settings. Select HPF (FRONT + REAR) or LPF (SUB). Short press the encoder to adjust the frequency (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, APF). Short press MENU to exit.

PUNCH EQ

Short press to access PUNCH EQ settings. Use the rotary encoder to adjust gain output (0-12). Short press MENU to exit. Punch EQ provides up to +6 dB @ 45 Hz and/or +6 dB boost at 12.5 kHz.

AUX1 / AUX2 INPUT

RENAME: Short press encoder to set the first letter, rotate to adjust, short press again for the next. Repeat until renamed. Short press MENU to exit.

ENABLE: Short press encoder to access options. Rotate to select if unit is discoverable (ENABLE/DISABLE).

SOURCE GAIN

Adjust input gain levels for each source (FM TUNER, AM TUNER, WB TUNER, USB, AUX1, AUX2, BLUETOOTH, SiriusXM, GLOBAL INPUT). Short press encoder to access gain settings. Rotate to set gain level (-3 dB to +3 dB). GLOBAL INPUT adjusts all source attenuations at once (0 dB to -18 dB).

INTERNAL AMPLIFIER

Short press to access options (ON/OFF). Select OFF when using an external amplifier. Select ON when powering speakers directly from the source unit.

ZONE VOLUME OFFSET

Short press to access. Rotate to select ON/OFF. When ON, individual zone volumes maintain their offset when adjusting master volume. When OFF, zone volumes reset to equal when master volume is at zero or maximum.

VOLTAGE GAUGE

Short press the encoder button on the VOLTAGE GAUGE option to display vehicle voltage.

BT DEVICE PAIRING

Short press the encoder button to access options (DISCOVERABLE > DEVICE).

DISCOVERABLE

Rotate the encoder to select discoverable status (ENABLE/DISABLE). Once enabled, the source unit is discoverable for pairing. Open Bluetooth settings on your device to find and select the source unit.

DEVICE

Short press encoder to rename the source unit (up to 16 characters) for easy identification. Short press to select a letter, rotate to change value. Repeat for all characters.

BEEP

Short press encoder to access BEEP options. Rotate to turn system beep ON/OFF.

TUNER REGION

Short press encoder to access. Rotate to select TUNER REGION (EUROPE, USA, RUSSIA, LATIN, ASIA, JAPAN, MIDEAST, AUSTRALIA).

SOFTWARE

• VERSION: Short press encoder to display firmware version.
• UPDATE: Short press encoder to update firmware. Follow on-screen instructions.

THEME

Short press encoder to access. Rotate to select THEME (DAY, NIGHT, AUTO).

FACTORY DEFAULT

• AUDIO: Short press encoder to access. Rotate to select YES/NO. YES resets audio settings to factory defaults.
• SYSTEM: Short press encoder to access. Rotate to select YES/NO. YES resets system settings to factory defaults. Note: Resetting SYSTEM also resets SiriusXM user data.

Basic Operation

TURNING THE UNIT ON / OFF

Long press the SRC (Power) button.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Long press the encoder button to independently adjust volume for a specific zone (ZONE ALL, ZONE1, ZONE2, ZONE3, ZONE4). Rotate encoder knob left or right for desired volume level (0-40).

ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

Press the SUB + or SUB- buttons to adjust output level (0-20).

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS

Long press the ZONE/DIMMER button to adjust brightness (two levels).

SELECTING A SOURCE TO PLAY

Short press the SRC button to cycle through source options (FM TUNER, AM TUNER, WB TUNER, USB, AUX1, AUX2, BLUETOOTH, SiriusXM, CAMERA). Use the rotary encoder or short press SRC to scroll.

SELECTING A ZONE

Short press the ZONE button to toggle between source zones (ZONE 1 > ZONE 2 > ZONE 3 > ZONE 4).

Diagram shows the ZONE button functionality.

Tuner Operation (FM/AM/WB)

Use the rotary encoder to select tuner source (FM > AM > WB). Short press FWD/REV for AUTO SEEK stations. Long press FWD/REV for MANUAL SEEK. Short press PLAY/PAUSE to MUTE TUNER.

FM BAND SETTINGS

Short press MENU when using FM TUNER source to access FM specific settings: PRESETS, ADD PRESETS, REMOVE PRESETS, FM, AUTO STORE, LOCAL, RBDS.

PRESETS

Short press encoder to access PRESETS list to view saved stations.

ADD PRESETS

Short press encoder on ADD PRESETS. Be on the desired station and PRESET group (FM1, FM2, FM3). Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) to save the station.

Image shows FM TUNER interface with Preset 4 selected.

REMOVE PRESETS

Short press encoder on REMOVE PRESETS. Be under the desired PRESET group (FM1, FM2, FM3). Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) of the station to remove.

FM

Short press encoder to access FM PRESET options (FM1, FM2, FM3) for separate tuner preset groups.

AUTO STORE

Short press encoder to access AUTO STORE. Be under the desired PRESET group (FM1, FM2, FM3). Automatically stores presets 1-6. Select next group and repeat.

LOCAL

Short press encoder to access LOCAL options. Rotate to select ON or OFF. LOCAL tunes to nearby stations with strong signals. Distance tuning is default.

AM BAND SETTINGS

Short press MENU when using AM TUNER source to access AM specific settings: PRESETS, ADD PRESETS, REMOVE PRESETS, AM, AUTO STORE, LOCAL.

PRESETS

Short press encoder to access PRESETS list to view saved stations.

ADD PRESETS

Short press encoder on ADD PRESETS. Be on the desired station and PRESET group (AM1, AM2). Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) to save the station.

REMOVE PRESETS

Short press encoder on REMOVE PRESETS. Be under the desired PRESET group (AM1, AM2). Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) of the station to remove.

AM

Short press encoder to access AM PRESET options (AM1, AM2) for separate tuner preset groups.

AUTO STORE

Short press encoder to access AUTO STORE. Be under the desired PRESET group (AM1, AM2). Automatically stores presets 1-6. Select next group and repeat.

LOCAL

Short press encoder to access LOCAL options. Rotate to select ON or OFF. LOCAL tunes to nearby stations with strong signals. Distance tuning is default.

WB BAND SETTINGS

Short press MENU when using WB TUNER source to access WB specific settings: PRESETS, ADD PRESETS, REMOVE PRESETS.

PRESETS

Short press encoder to access PRESETS list to view saved stations.

ADD PRESETS

Short press encoder on ADD PRESETS. Be on the desired station. Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) to save the station.

REMOVE PRESETS

Short press encoder on REMOVE PRESETS. Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) of the station to remove.

USB (iPod) Operation

After connecting your device, select the USB source. Short press PLAY/PAUSE to play/pause. Short press FWD/REV to skip tracks. Short press MENU for USB settings: BROWSER, REPEAT, SHUFFLE. Use encoder to select.

BROWSER

Short press encoder to access BROWSER options (PLAY LISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, GENRES, SONGS, COMPOSERS, AUDIOBOOKS, PODCASTS). Use track forward/backward buttons to page.

REPEAT

Short press encoder to access REPEAT options (OFF, ONE, ALL).

SHUFFLE

Short press encoder to access SHUFFLE options (OFF, ALL). Note: Use a powered USB extension cable, maximum distance 33 feet (10 meters).

Diagram shows USB connection.

AUX1 / AUX2 Operation

After plugging in your device, select AUX1 or AUX2 source. Use your device to control playback, song selection, PLAY/PAUSE, and track skip FWD/REV.

Bluetooth® Operation

After pairing your device, select the BLUETOOTH source. Short press PLAY/PAUSE to play/pause. Short press FWD/REV to skip tracks. Short press MENU for BLUETOOTH settings: BROWSER, REPEAT, SHUFFLE. Use encoder to select.

BROWSER

Short press encoder to access BROWSER options (PLAY LISTS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, GENRES, SONGS, COMPOSERS, AUDIOBOOKS, PODCASTS). Use track forward/backward buttons to page.

REPEAT

Short press encoder to access REPEAT options (OFF, ONE, ALL). Set preference for track repetition.

SHUFFLE

Short press encoder to access SHUFFLE options (OFF, ALL). Set preference for shuffling tracks.

Diagram shows AUX connection.

SiriusXM®

SiriusXM offers over 140 channels. A SiriusXM Connect Tuner and Subscription are required. Visit www.siriusxm.com for more information.

ACTIVATING YOUR SiriusXM SUBSCRIPTION

After installing the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna, power on the unit and select SiriusXM mode. Listen for the SiriusXM Preview channel (Channel 1). If not heard, check installation. Tune to Channel 0 for the Radio ID (also on the tuner and packaging). The Radio ID does not include I, O, S, or F.

USA Activation: www.siriusxm.com/activatenow or 1-866-635-2349

Canada Activation: www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm or 1-877-438-9677

The satellites will send an activation message. Your radio will display "Subscription Updated" upon receipt. Activation typically takes 10-15 minutes, up to an hour. The radio must be powered on and receiving the SiriusXM signal.

SETTINGS

Short press MENU when using SiriusXM source to access settings: SXM, PRESETS, ADD PRESETS, REMOVE PRESETS, CHANNELS, CATEGORY.

SiriusXM PRESET BANDS (SXM)

Short press encoder to access SiriusXM PRESET options (SXM1, SXM2, SXM3). Use FWD and REV buttons to scroll through groups.

PRESETS

Short press encoder to access PRESETS list to view saved channels.

ADD PRESETS

Short press encoder on ADD PRESETS. Be on the desired channel and PRESET group (SXM1, SXM2, SXM3). Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) to save the channel.

REMOVE PRESETS

Short press encoder on REMOVE PRESETS. Be under the desired PRESET group (SXM1, SXM2, SXM3). Use rotary encoder to select PRESET number (1-6) of the channel to remove.

CHANNEL

Short press encoder on CHANNEL to display a complete listing of channels.

CATEGORY

Short press encoder on CATEGORY to search channels by CATEGORY type.

DIRECT TUNING

Short press encoder on DIRECT TUNING. Tune directly to a channel by entering the channel number. Rotate encoder to select numeral, press to enter. Repeat for all digits.

PARENTAL CONTROLS

Short press encoder on PARENTAL CONTROL. Enter code "1111" to activate. Access features: LOCK CHANNELS, CHANGE MY CODE. Use encoder to scroll and short press to select.

LOCK CHANNELS

Short press encoder on LOCK CHANNELS. Select channels to lock. Entering the correct code is required to listen to locked channels.

CHANGE MY CODE

Short press encoder on CHANGE MY CODE to reset the PARENTAL CONTROL code. Use rotary encoder to input the new code.

Camera Operation

Connect an external camera to view it through the PMX-8DH or other display. A reverse trigger activates the camera when the vehicle is in reverse, or you can select the camera from the source menu.

Image shows SiriusXM interface.

Troubleshooting