Polk Audio PA4A, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...PA4A Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ... for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect ...

Page 3: ...d on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Portabl...

Page 4: ...t 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 interfer...

Page 5: ... Pop Classical Rock Electronic Bass Treble Balance and Fader Controls Output Power 50W x 4 Protective Commander Cover Wired Remote Control Ready optional PRC100BC PRC200BC 4 Channel Pre amp Line Level Outputs Front Rear RCA Auxiliary Audio Input RCA Content List Polk PA4A Tuner Amp Module Polk PA4A Wired Commander 10 Extension Cable Commander Cover Wire Harness Quick Reference Guide Cutout Mountin...

Page 6: ...wired commander from sunlight dust and water while not in use Protect from High Temperatures Do not mount radio within close proximity of engine compartment Use the Proper Power Supply This product is designed to operate with a 12 volt DC negative ground battery system CAUTION DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RI...

Page 7: ...ver During storage use the included cover to prolong the life of your device by protecting the wired commander from direct sunlight moisture dust and other elements Wired Commander Mounting Choose a mounting area for the wired commander that is clean and flat allowing the rear gasket to fully seal to the mounting surface Secure the wired commander using either of the recommended mounting methods d...

Page 8: ...position do not mount with the harness exit points facing straight up as water can collect around the chassis in these areas 2 Using the shortest length of the recommended size screws possible mount the tuner amplifier as detailed in the diagram on the below 3 Route the tuner amplifier harness and cable throughout the vessel as required Keep some slack in the harness cables so it won t be too tigh...

Page 9: ...PA4A 7 WIRING COMMANDER TUNER AMP MODULE ...

Page 10: ...S 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 Optional equipment sold separately ...

Page 11: ...r 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 Bass Level Use the Encoder Knob to adjust the Bass level range from 6 to 6 Treble Level Use the Encoder Knob to adjust the Treble level range fro...

Page 12: ...er Knob once to confirm Resets unit to factory default settings NOTE BT Pair and BT Device menu options are only available while in the BT mode Battery Alarm Operation 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 NOTE OFF is the default setting for Battery Alarm If th...

Page 13: ...n 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 Store a Station While tuned to the desired broadcast station rotate the Encode...

Page 14: ...gate through the list of available categories and elect the program type you wish to search 2 Highlight selecting the desired PTY press the Encoder Knob control to start search the band or broadcasts of this type PTY Search will be displayed during the search If a matching broadcast station is found it will automatically tune to that station If none is found the unit will return to the previously ...

Page 15: ...d Press the WB soft button to access the weather band NOAA seven frequency broadcast The indication WB will appear on the display panel along with the current number and channel indication WB 1 WB 2 WB 3 WB 4 WB 5 WB 6 or WB 7 Under normal conditions the unit will automatically tune to the strongest station in the area within 10 seconds Manual Tuning Press the Tune soft button and use the or soft ...

Page 16: ...git to enter 000 4 Upon entering the last digit the unit will tune to the SiriusXM ID number for your tuner 5 Write down the 8 digit ID number for reference NOTE The SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I O S or F Activating Your Service 1 With the radio still turned on tune to the SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1 You should be able to hear the SiriusXM preview channel even if your ...

Page 17: ...list and highlight the desired preset memory location Press the Encoder Knob button to select and tune to the corresponding stored channel CAT Category mode options are CAT CAT and INFO 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 l...

Page 18: ... the channel has been successfully locked Accessing a Locked Channel 1 Tune to the desired channel using the or soft buttons or use the direct access tuning method 2 An Enter Lock Code 0 _ _ _ prompt message will appear 3 Enter the Lock Code within 10 seconds to unlock and tune the channel 4 The device will remain in unrestricted unlocked mode until the next power cycle Reset SiriusXM Channel Lock...

Page 19: ...sts disconnect and reconnect the tuner and then contact your dealer Subscription update Press Any Key to Continue Subscription Updated The radio has detected a change in your SiriusXM subscription status Press any key to clear the message No further action is required Questions about your subscription in the United States please visit www siriusxm com activatenow or call SiriusXM Listener Care at ...

Page 20: ...ee the section on Parental Control page 15 for more information on the Parental Control feature and how to access locked channels Enter Code _ _ _ _ Enter Lock Code User prompted to enter the lock unlock code Enter the four digit code to unlock the channel Wrong Code Invalid Lock Code The unlock code entered by the user is incorrect Input the correct four digit code to unlock the channel Reset loc...

Page 21: ...ccessed 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 Press the USB soft button 2 to change to USB mode USB mode options available are LIST and RRI Selecting Tracks Press the 2 1 soft buttons to...

Page 22: ... 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 ...

Page 23: ...stating No Songs when it enters iPod mode Controlling Playback iPod mode options available are LIST Repeat Play and Random Play Selecting Tracks Press the 2 1 soft buttons to increment or decrement to the next song file The selected file name will appear on the display Press and hold the soft buttons to fast forward or fast reverse through the current file Playback begins when the button is releas...

Page 24: ... being bumped from the list when more than 5 devices are used you must lock the device To Lock Unlock a device press the Encoder Knob button to display change the Locked or Unlocked icon DISCONNECT To disconnect a paired device press the Encoder Knob button to temporarily remove the BT link The link can be re established through your phone menu by selecting the PA4A for connection DELETE To delete...

Page 25: ...he primary functions of your POLK stereo right from your phone or tablet by transforming your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control Features This app controls all of the primary functions of your stereo features including Power on off Volume and mute AM FM radio tuner access station recall store presets switch songs SiriusXM radio access station recall store presets switch songs NO...

Page 26: ... Drain 15 Ampere max Chassis Dimensions 182 L x 52 2 W x 173 H Front Panel Dimensions 188 L x 58 W x 21 H TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution No Power The vessel s accessory switch is not on If the power supply is properly connected to the vessel s accessory terminal switch the ignition key to ACC Fuse is blown Replace the fuse No Sound Volume is too low Adjust volume to audible level Wiring is...

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