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Hi-Level inputs from OEM head unit

or amp

Plug straight end

into MS-8.

Plug angled end

into display.

Display

Note: Document your output connections in the table

located on page 2 for ease of reference during setup!

RCA outputs to

ampliﬁer(s)

Remote Out connection provides +12V

output when the MS-8 is on. The MS-8

must turn on all system ampliﬁers.

RCA inputs from aftermarket

source unit

Circuit Protection:

25A ATC/ATO Automotive-type fuse.

Mic: binaural microphone

connection.

Note: Connect only the front right and left

full-range outputs from an aftermarket head unit

to inputs 1 and 2. Do not use inputs 3–8. Do not

connect the subwoofer output of an aftermarket

head unit to the input of the MS-8.

Remote In connection: Connect it to the remote

turn-on output of the audio-source unit (if the

source unit has a remote turn-on output) or the

vehicle’s accessory (ACC) power circuit.

Chassis

ground

input

Connect this ﬁrst!

Speaker outputs to speakers

MS-8 Remote

Volume

Down

Navigation

buttons

Navigation

buttons

Select

Back

Mute

Volume

Aux Input

Connect the headphone

output or line output of an

additional audio source to

the Aux Input.

USB Port

Remove sticker and connect USB

connector to a PC for ﬁrmware

updates only.

+12V

Connect it to the vehicle battery

through a fuse within 18" (45.7cm)

of the battery post.

MS8

Quick Start Guide

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Summary of content (5 pages)

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3 0200CSK - JBL MS-8 Quick Start Guide Inlay.indb 3 www.jbl.com 08/03/10 15:22:38 Connect this first! Chassis ground input MS-8 8 9 1 2 RCA outputs to amplifier(s) 3 3 Navigation buttons 13 Back & Menu 7 4 12 Display Plug straight end into MS-8. 10 10 6 7 5 Plug angled end into display. Remote In connection: Connect it to the remote turn-on output of the audio-source unit (if the source unit has a remote turn-on output) or the vehicle’s accessory (ACC) power circuit.
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Quick Start Guide MS-8 CONNECTIONS 1 Chassis ground input: Connect it to a paint-free spot on the vehicle chassis. 2 +12V: Connect it to the vehicle battery with a 25A fuse within 18 inches (45.7cm) of the positive battery terminal. Use 12 AWG wire minimum! 3 Remote turn-on output: Connect it to the remote turn-on input of all amplifiers in the system. The MS-8 MUST control the turn-on signal of the other devices that come after it in the signal path. The output is +12 volts DC, 1A.
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REMOTE CONTROL SETTING UP THE MS-8 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. 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.
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Quick Start Guide 4. Output Setup Select Rear(Rear Speakers) Xover Setup If you have entered information for side speakers, and you’ll be using rear speakers as well, enter the information for the rear speakers. If you are using only one set of speakers in the back of the car or there are no speakers in the back of the car, select (None). During Xover Setup and Channel Selection, you will help the MS-8 configure the system. You must enter information according to a specific sequence.
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Quick Start Guide Main Menu Choices: From the Main Menu, there are several choices for MS-8 adjustment and use. If the MS-8’s internal amplifier is set to drive the front speakers, set its volume to –20dB. If an external, higher-powered amplifier will drive the front speakers, set the volume to a level lower than –20dB.