Kenwood KCA-RC50MR User Manual

KCA-RC50MR
Marine Remote Control
Installation Instructions
Mounting The Remote Control:
1. Select a mounting location that is flat and 1/2” thick or less.
2. Using the supplied rubber gasket as a template, drill the mounting holes and a hole for the wiring
at the desired locations.
3. Mount the remote control according to the diagram in FIG. 1 using supplied hardware.
4. Connect the electrical wiring for power, illumination, and ground as shown in FIG. 1.
Connect supplied data line to remote, route to the radio and connect to the connector on the
rear of the radio as shown in FIG. 2.
Data Line Connection
Point:
Note, The rear view of radio and location
of connection point will vary dependent
on radio model.
FIG. 2
2 AMP FUSE
RED + 12V switched/ignition
YELLOW Illumination (connect to instrument lighting)
BLACK: ground
BLUE Data line (connect to radio)
FIG. 1
NUT
LOCK WASHER
WASHER
MOUNT ING SURFACE
GASKET
REMOTE

Kenwood KCA-RC50MR Specifications

General

Type	Remote Control
Compatibility	Kenwood marine receivers
Control Type	Wired
Water Resistance	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Functions	Volume, Source Selection, Track Selection

Summary

Mounting The Remote Control

Select Mounting Location

Choose a flat mounting location that is 1/2 inch thick or less.

Prepare Mounting Holes and Wiring

Use the rubber gasket as a template to drill mounting holes and a hole for wiring.

Mounting and Electrical Connections

Mount the remote control per FIG. 1 and connect power, illumination, ground, and data line as per FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.