JBL Stereo Owner's Manual for 2011 AR240

[SCSTWG]

Does anyone have a link to an owner's manual (stereo only) for the JBL head unit that comes on a 2011 AR240? If not, does anyone know the specific model number of this high quality (ha ha) head unit?

 

[txav8r]

It is the MR-18.3 on my 2012 SX240. I have the manual and can make a copy of it. This is the HU...your right about the quality question...

 

[SCSTWG]

Thanks for the reply Mel and that is fact the same unit. I don't want to put you out on making a copy.......I was hoping there was a link. Let me see what I can find on the JBL webpage.

 

[SCSTWG]

The model number did the trick. here is the link:

http://www.prospecelectronics.com/manuals/MR18.3.pdf

Thanks for your help. The forum always delivers.

 

[txav8r]

I saved the PDF to my files! Thanks for posting it and finding it! What a POS that thing is.

 

[SCSTWG]

I know your boat is brand new, so I won't beat it up too bad, but it certainly isn't the greatest. Simply tuning channels and saving presets is even a PITA. Not a very well thought out piece of equipment IMO.

 

[txav8r]

It may be brand new, but the HU issues I have already had has already been repaired under warranty...and it is acting up the very first time out on the water, less than a week after the repair. The knowledge that I may have to replace this POS has stopped my forward progression on upgrading the stereo...because that is expensive in itself without the need to also spend another $400-600 on a better HU and remote.

 

[SCSTWG]

The problem, as you know, is that once you upgrade the head unit you will want to upgrade the speakers, add an amp, sub, etc. The next thing you know it is $3500 later.

 

[txav8r]

I am trying to limit the upgrade to less than $2K. I could do it for less than $1500, but adding 4 speakers adds the cost of 2, plus the cost of engineering a way to mount them, and now into two amps instead of one. Wish it were simpler.

 

[RAM7a33]

It is the MR-18.3 on my 2012 SX240. I have the manual and can make a copy of it. This is the HU...your right about the quality question...
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Download JBL Marine MR-18.3 Operation Manual | ManualsLib

www.manualslib.com

I downloaded the manual from this site.