Remote backlight too bright

[AZWAKEHOG]

not really if u use the right tint DONT use car window tint use 3m vinal tint like for blacking headlights and tail lights the darkness is up to u but i went with like 2 shades up from clear and it workd awsome and it removes and reaplys super easy if it is to hard to see during the day but i have had no probs using mine during the day infact i used the same thing on some of the interior lights and it made them look pretty sweet but still work awsome

[shag]

AZ, where did you get it? Auto parts store?
thanks

[AZWAKEHOG]

i got it online when i bought a roll for my headlights on my gto i have about 4 ft left where r u located? willing to hook up some peeps with what i got left if u pay shipping

[shag]

Orlando. Gladly pay ya a bit for shipping. Will a small amount fit in an envelope? I just need enough to make a few spares. I have a remote for the transom to install as well. Thanks!

Mike

7444 Lake Willis Dr.
Orlando, Fl
32821

[AZWAKEHOG]

yeh ill cut u a 1 x 1 ft square and put it in a big envalope and i just priced the shipping and it will only b a couple bucks so im not to worried about the shipping just give me a week or so just got back into town and am catchin up on work but i will make it to my storage this weekend and grab it and get it out to ya in the mean time make a template out of wax paper for each then u can cut and apply in about 2.2sec lol and its adhesive free so no gummyness on ur screen if u ever take it off

[shag]

Thanks much! If your ever in Otown, be glad to give ya pull.

Thanks, Mike

[AZWAKEHOG]

probly gonna be moving there in the next year. how is owc havent ridin there in a while

[EarmarkMarine]

We had some time available to work this out. We have a light-muting circuit plus a switch to select between 'day' and 'night' operation. This way you will have the full brightness in harsh daylight, especially when the sun is a bit behind you. You can select between one of three marine 15-amp switches...a toggle switch with a protective boot, a standard rocker switch or a contoured switch. You will cut and splice in one location near the remote illumination supply. Detailed instructions are included. Cost is 49.95 less the 10 percent forum discount.

David
Earmark Marine

[cedarcreek216]

We had some time available to work this out. We have a light-muting circuit plus a switch to select between 'day' and 'night' operation. This way you will have the full brightness in harsh daylight, especially when the sun is a bit behind you. You can select between one of three marine 15-amp switches...a toggle switch with a protective boot, a standard rocker switch or a contoured switch. You will cut and splice in one location near the remote illumination supply. Detailed instructions are included. Cost is 49.95 less the 10 percent forum discount.

David
Earmark Marine

What will you charge to install it for those of us that are very mechanically challenged?

[EarmarkMarine]

CC216,
Maybe 15 minutes labor to cut, splice, solder and heatshrink (so $15.00). I'm not sure about what is involved and how much to locate a switch. That will vary with each boat. It's
normally not possible to get any more accurate until we take a peek at the particular boat.
Also, I'm sure we will have a more basic option for those boats that already have an unused SPST up to a DPDT switch in the dash.

David
Earmark Marine

[cedarcreek216]

Easy enough, next time we have our boat in town I'll let you know so I can get you to do this quick fix for us.

[shag]

Clarion response

So here is Clarion's response to me in an email, after inquiring about the remote brightness issue. No help at all, as I figured.

"Unfortunately there is not a way to adjust the brightness of the backlight on the display of the CMRC1-BSS. The design on our 2009 and up model year remotes is slightly different and may fit your needs. You should contact your boat dealer in order to determine your options."

Thank you

Jubal Leierer
Customer Service Technical Representative
Clarion Corporation of America
800-347-8667 ext 4340

[EarmarkMarine]

Shag,
No Worries. We've already engineered a solution and its on our website on-line store. Look in the remote controls section.

David
Earmark Marine

[shag]

Hi Earmark,
I saw your kit, and while it is a novel idea, I have a problem with paying any more than the $$$ I have already spent. Clarion is now saying the newer MW1's are dimmer because of this issue. Just seems that for what you pay for these things . . . . . . Sorry for the rant.

Thanks, Mike

[EarmarkMarine]

Yes Mike, but their solution to the newer remote controls may render less daylight effectiveness, particularly when the sun is overhead or behind you. Then we'll have to devise a plan to increase the voltage and brighten the display. Without a problem there is no solution for us to capitalize on...know what I mean?

David
Earmark Marine