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DC IN
24V 4.9A
5V 1A
122.6W
AUX IN 1
AUX IN 3
SUBWOOFER
OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
FM75Ω
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FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS
MS 150
Rear-Panel Connections
DC Power Input: After making all other connections, plug in the power supply. Plug the
included region-specific power cord into the included power supply and into an unswitched
wall outlet.
Analog/Optical-Digital Auxiliary Audio Input 1: Connect either the stereo mini plug
Analog/Optical-Digital Auxiliary Audio Input 1: Connect either the stereo mini plug
cable or the optical-digital audio cable (both cables included) here, and connect the other
end of the cable to a source device such as a portable CD player. Connect the stereo mini
plug cable only to the player’s line-level analog audio output or headphone jack, and
connect the optical cable only to an optical-digital audio output. Select the Analog 1 or
Digital Audio source.
Auxiliary Analog Audio Input 3: Connect one end of a stereo RCA-type interconnect cable
Auxiliary Analog Audio Input 3: Connect one end of a stereo RCA-type interconnect cable
(not included) here, and connect the other end to the analog-audio outputs on a source
device such as a tape deck.
Subwoofer Output: Connect this full-range output to a powered subwoofer (not included)
equipped with a low-pass filter for improved low-frequency (bass) reproduction, or
connect it to an external amplifier or powered speakers.
Composite and S-Video Outputs: Connect either of these outputs to a TV or video display
Composite and S-Video Outputs: Connect either of these outputs to a TV or video display
for viewing videos or photos stored on a compatible iPod/iPhone that supports video
browsing. No other displays are available through these outputs.
FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the included FM antenna wire here.
FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the included FM antenna wire here.
Volume Down
Play/Pause/Memory
Play/Pause/Memory
Skip/Scan Forward
Skip/Scan Reverse
Skip/Scan Reverse
headphone Jack
DC Power Input
Analog/Optical-Digital
AUX Line-In 1
AUX Line-In 3
Subwoofer
Output
S-Video
Output
Fm Antenne
Terminal
Composite Video
Output
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Standby: This button's function depends on the MS 150's on/Standby state:
When the
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MS 150 is on, pressing this button powers it down to the Standby mode
(power is available only to the clock and alarm functions).
When the
When the
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MS 150 is in the Standby mode, pressing this button toggles the display
brightness between normal and dim. When you turn the MS 150 on, the display
brightness will be at the new setting.
Power On: Press this button to turn the MS 150 on.
Skip/Scan Forward/Reverse: These buttons’ functions depend on which source has been
Skip/Scan Forward/Reverse: These buttons’ functions depend on which source has been
selected:
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iPod/iPhone or CD: Press and release a button to skip to the next track or to the
beginning of the current track. Press the reverse button twice to skip to the previous
track. Press and hold a button to scan forward or in reverse within a track.
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FM Radio: See Tuning on this page.
Play/Pause/Memory: This button’s function depends on which source has been
selected:
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iPod/iPhone or CD: Each press of the button toggles between the Play and Pause
functions. Press and hold the button to stop playback fully.
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FM Radio: If the currently tuned station has not been programmed into a preset,
pressing the button stores the station as a preset. If all of the preset positions have
been used, the “Full” message will appear, and you must erase an old preset before a
new one can be stored. If the currently tuned station has previously been programmed
as a preset, pressing the button for two seconds will erase the preset.
Source Select: This button’s function depends on the MS 150’s on/Standby state:
When the MS 150 is on, each press of the button changes the current source in this
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order: FM, CD, AUX LINE IN 1 (rear-panel 3.5mm analog input), AUX LINE IN 2 (front
panel), AUX LINE IN 3 (rear-panel dual RCA jacks), AUX DIGITAL IN, iPod/iPhone.
When the MS 150 is in Standby mode, the SETTINGS menu is displayed in the Message
When the MS 150 is in Standby mode, the SETTINGS menu is displayed in the Message
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Display. Use the / buttons to toggle between the ALARM VOLUME and EQ
options. Use the / buttons within each option to change the setting. Press the
Source button again to save your selection.
Tuning Mode: When FM Radio is the selected source, each press of the button toggles
between Auto and Manual tuning.
Playback Mode: When iPod/iPhone or CD is the selected source, each press changes the
Playback Mode: When iPod/iPhone or CD is the selected source, each press changes the
repeat and random (shuffle) playback mode. See page 9 for the modes available with each
source. When the MS 150 in the Standby mode or when the source is changed, the playback
mode returns to Normal.
Sleep: Each press increases the time until turn-off from 10 to 90 minutes, in increments of
Sleep: Each press increases the time until turn-off from 10 to 90 minutes, in increments of
10 minutes. The next press after the 90 minutes setting turns off the Sleep function.
Clock Adjust Mode: With the MS 150 in the Standby mode, press this button to adjust the
clock. Use the / Navigation buttons to adjust the hour, minute and 12/24 settings.
To change between AM and PM, increase or decrease the hour. Press the / buttons to
move the cursor to the previous or next position. Press this button again at any time when
finished.
Alarm Adjust Mode: With the MS 150 in Standby mode, press this button to adjust the
Alarm Adjust Mode: With the MS 150 in Standby mode, press this button to adjust the
alarm. Use the / Navigation buttons to adjust the hour, minute, 12/24 and wake-up
source settings. To change between AM and PM, increase or decrease the hour. Press the
/ buttons to move the cursor to the previous or next position. Press this button again
at any time when finished.
Preset Search: When FM radio is the selected source, press this button to select the next or
Preset Search: When FM radio is the selected source, press this button to select the next or
previous preset station, if any have been programmed.
Eject: When a CD is loaded, press this button to eject it.
Tuning: When FM radio is the selected source, press and release this button to tune to
Eject: When a CD is loaded, press this button to eject it.
Tuning: When FM radio is the selected source, press and release this button to tune to
the next higher or lower station by one frequency increment. Press and hold this button
to scan quickly through the stations. When you release the button, if Auto tuning mode is
active, the radio continues to scan until it finds a station of acceptably strong signal quality,
and then it stops. In Manual tuning mode, the radio stops immediately at the current
frequency.
/// Navigation buttons: These buttons are used with an iPod/iPhone to navigate
its menus, or in Standby mode to adjust the clock or alarm. The / buttons are used for
scrolling. Press the button to select the current item, and the button to display the
menu or return to the previous menu screen.
Mute: Press this button to silence the speakers temporarily. Press the button again to
Mute: Press this button to silence the speakers temporarily. Press the button again to
restore audio. Powering down the MS 150 to the Standby mode cancels the muting.
Volume Controls: Momentarily press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
Volume Controls: Momentarily press these buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
Press and hold either button to change the volume more quickly.
MS 150
Remote Control Functions
///Navigation
Standby
Play/Pause/Memory
Tuning Mode
Source Select
Sleep
Preset Search
Volume Controls
Power On
Playback Mode
Alarm Adjust Mode
Eject
Eject
Tuning
Mute
Skip/Scan/Forward/
Reverse
Clock Adjust Mode
NOTE: To completely power the MS 150 off, unplug the power supply from the AC
outlet.
MS 150
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1. Carefully unpack the MS 150, the FM antenna, the analog and digital audio cables,
the power supply and detachable cable, the dock for iPod/iPhone and inserts, and the
remote control and batteries.
2. Install the batteries in the remote control, following the “+” and “–” symbols in the
battery compartment to maintain the correct polarity.
CAUTION: There is danger of an explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
CAUTION: There is danger of an explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
3. Connect the FM antenna to its terminal.
4. Plug the detachable dock for iPod/iPhone into the connector on the left side of the
4. Plug the detachable dock for iPod/iPhone into the connector on the left side of the
MS 150.
Snap in the adapter that matches your iPod/iPhone, referring to the table below.
To remove an adapter, insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot at the rear of the adapter
and pry it up.
5. The MS 150 features four audio inputs for other devices, such as portable players. This
step is optional, and may be skipped if you have no external devices. If you have a player
with:
3.5mm
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(1/8") Analog audio output or headphone jack: Plug the
included analog audio cable into the player's output or headphone jack
and either the front- or rear-panel mini jack on the MS 150. both inputs
may be used simultaneously for different devices. A second cable must be
purchased.
Pair of RCA-type analog audio outputs:
Pair of RCA-type analog audio outputs:
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Plug one end of a stereo
RCA-type interconnect cable (not included) into the player, and the other
end into the Auxiliary Input jacks on the rear-panel of the MS 150. Use the
same color connector for each channel (usually red for right and white or
black for left).
Optical-digital audio S/P-DIF output:
Optical-digital audio S/P-DIF output:
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Plug one end of the included
digital audio cable into the player, and the other end into the Analog/
Optical Input on the rear panel of the MS 150. Remember to select the
digital input as the source.
6. If you have purchased an optional powered subwoofer that is equipped with a line-
level input and a low-pass filter (crossover), connect it to the Subwoofer Output (cable
not included), or connect this output to an amplifier’s or powered speaker’s line-level
input.
7. If you will be viewing photos or videos stored on a compatible iPod/iPhone that supports
video browsing, connect either the Composite or S-Video Output (but not both) to a
display monitor.
8. Plug the included power supply into the MS 150's DC IN connector, and plug its power
cord into an unswitched AC outlet.
MS 150
Installation
///Navigation
Adapter
iPod/iPhone Model
NANO
iPod nano, 1st and 2nd generation
5G (VIDEO 60Gb)
iPod, 5th and 6th generation (60Gb, 80Gb) and iPod classic (160Gb)
5G (VIDEO 30Gb)
iPod, 5th and 6th generation (30Gb) and iPod classic (80Gb)
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iPod nano, 3rd generation
12, 14
iPod touch and iPhone – install large bumper
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Using the Remote Control
Aim the remote at the front of the MS 150. The remote IR sensor is located in the
middle of the front panel, behind the mesh grille, about 25mm (1 in) above the CD
slot. Do not block the sensor. The remote has a range of approximately 6m (20 ft), up to
30 degrees off center. If the batteries require replacement, see Step 2 of the Installation
section. Use caution and dispose of batteries according to environmental requirements.
Never throw the batteries into fire, and remove them from the remote if it will be unused
for a long period of time.
Setting the Clock
While the unit is in the Standby mode, set the clock: Press the Clock Adjust Mode
While the unit is in the Standby mode, set the clock: Press the Clock Adjust Mode
button on the remote, and use the / buttons to set the correct hour, minute
and 12/24-hour format setting when they flash. To change between AM and PM,
increase or decrease the hour setting. Use the / buttons to move the cursor to
the previous or next position, and press the Clock Adjust Mode button again when you are
finished. See Figure 1 below.
Turning On the MS 150
To turn on the MS 150, press the Power On button on the remote, or press the
To turn on the MS 150, press the Power On button on the remote, or press the
On/Standby button on the MS 150’s front panel. The FM Radio will begin to play.
Setting the Alarm
For automatic turn-on at a programmed time, set the alarm. First, press the Standby button
For automatic turn-on at a programmed time, set the alarm. First, press the Standby button
to put the unit into the Standby mode; you cannot set the alarm while the unit is on.
Press the Alarm Adjust Mode button on the remote, and use the / buttons to
Press the Alarm Adjust Mode button on the remote, and use the / buttons to
set the alarm time (hour, minute and 12/24-hour format setting) and alarm source
(FM radio, CD player, iPod/iPhone in dock) as they flash. To change between AM and PM,
increase or decrease the hour setting. Use the / buttons to move the cursor to the
previous or next setting. To arm the alarm, use the / buttons to change the Alarm
message to “Alarm On,” and press the Alarm Adjust Mode button again when you are
finished. The Timer indicator will appear in the Message Display when the alarm has been
set. See Figure 2 below.
At the set time, the MS 150 will automatically turn on and begin playing the selected
At the set time, the MS 150 will automatically turn on and begin playing the selected
source. If CD or iPod/iPhone was selected and there is no disc loaded or iPod/iPhone
docked, the MS 150 will switch to the FM radio source.
Play will begin at the set volume level for 10 minutes and then shut off automatically.
Play will begin at the set volume level for 10 minutes and then shut off automatically.
Press any button to place the unit in Snooze mode. The alarm will remain off for 9 minutes,
then it will resume.
Press and hold the On button while the alarm is playing to turn it off and return to normal
Press and hold the On button while the alarm is playing to turn it off and return to normal
play.
Setting the Alarm Volume
The default alarm volume level is 12. To change the alarm volume level, place the MS 150
The default alarm volume level is 12. To change the alarm volume level, place the MS 150
in the Standby mode. Then press the Source button. The SETTINGS menu appears in the
MS 150 Message Display. Press the button to toggle between the ALARM VOLUME and
EQ menu options. When ALARM VOLUME is displayed, use the / buttons to set the
volume level (0-30). Press the Source button to save your selection.
Setting the Equalization (EQ)
The MS 150 has two equalization modes: TAbLE (the default) and WALL. Use the TAbLE
The MS 150 has two equalization modes: TAbLE (the default) and WALL. Use the TAbLE
setting when the MS 150 is free-standing. Change the setting to WALL if the MS 150 is
located against a wall to reduce the bass and optimize audio quality.
MS 150
Operation
Figure 1: Setting the Clock
Figure 2: Setting the Alarm
30º
30º
STANDBY
ON
MUTE
SOURCE
TUNE
PLAYBACK
SLEEP
CLOCK ADJ
ALARM ADJ
PR–
PR+
VOLUME
TUNE–
TUNE+
EJECT
MS 150
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