{"product_id":"poly-planar-mr45r-wired-remote-for-mr45-mrd80-stereos","title":"Poly-Planar MR45R Wired Remote for MR45, MRD80 \u0026 MRD80i","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Poly-Planar MR45R puts full control of your MR45 Series, MRD80, or MRD80i stereo wherever you need it. It's a waterproof wired remote with a backlit digital display, so you can change tracks and volume from a second helm or the cockpit without walking back to the head unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Poly-Planar MR45R is a wired remote with a backlit display built for the MR45 Series, MRD80, and MRD80i marine stereos. Wire it in, and you get full control of the stereo from a second spot on the boat. Tracks, volume, source, the works. No walking back to the head unit every time somebody wants the music louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where it earns its keep. A lot of boats hide the main stereo down in the cabin or tucked under the helm where nobody can reach it underway. Run this remote up to the wheel, out to the cockpit, or back by the swim platform, and you've got a proper second station for the audio. Dual-console boats, center consoles with a hardtop, pontoons with a bar area, cruisers with a cockpit lounge. Anywhere you sit that isn't right next to the stereo is a good spot for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display is the part people appreciate most. It's a digital readout with an adjustable backlight, so you can actually see what's playing and what source you're on, day or night. Turn the backlight down for a dark run home so it doesn't wreck your night vision. Turn it up on a bright afternoon so you can read it in direct sun. It controls all the main stereo functions, including iPod and MP3 players connected to the head unit, so you're not stuck with just volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a waterproof design, which is exactly what you want on an open helm or an exposed cockpit. Spray, rain, the odd wave over the bow, none of that bothers it. The faceplate measures 3.47 inches (88 mm) across, so it mounts up clean like a gauge on most dashes. Before you cut a hole, hold it up against the dash and check your clearance. On some tighter dashes the faceplate can overhang an adjacent gauge, so it's worth a two-minute dry fit before the hole saw comes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remote ships with a 6-foot cable, which reaches most second stations on a mid-size boat just fine. Need more? Poly-Planar makes extension cables in a few lengths, sold separately, so you can push the remote farther from the head unit on a bigger hull. The CMR-10, CMR-20, and CMR-60 cover the common runs. Grab the length that gets you from the stereo to where you actually want the remote, with a little slack to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of install notes from the water. You're running a small multi-conductor cable back to the head unit, so plan the route before you start. Dash cavities on some center consoles get tight around the connector, so leave yourself room to seat it fully. If you run a saltwater boat, hit the connector with a little dielectric grease when you plug it in. That one habit keeps the pins from corroding and saves you a headache a couple seasons down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remote draws its power through the stereo, so there's no separate power wire to run. It powers up and down with the head unit. If it ever seems dead, power the stereo on at the head unit first and the remote should come right up with it. Pretty simple once it's wired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne care tip. When you pull the boat for winter, condensation is the enemy of any dash-mounted control. Keep the helm area as dry as you can over layup, and the buttons and display will thank you come spring. It's a small part, but it's the kind of thing that makes a Poly-Planar system feel finished, letting you run your audio from wherever you happen to be sitting instead of from wherever the stereo happened to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6-foot wired cable reaches a second helm, cockpit, or swim-platform station from the head unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDigital display with adjustable backlight, readable in direct sun and dimmable for night runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaterproof design suited to open helms and exposed cockpits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3.47-inch (88 mm) faceplate mounts gauge-style on most dashes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControls all main stereo functions, including iPod and MP3 playback through the head unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Poly-Planar MR45 Series, MRD80, and MRD80i stereos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptional extension cables (CMR-10, CMR-20, CMR-60) extend the reach on larger hulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDraws power through the stereo connection, no separate power wire to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Poly-Planar reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich stereos does the MR45R work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for Poly-Planar MR45 Series, MRD80, and MRD80i marine stereos. It talks natively to those head units and controls all of their main functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe remote ships with a 6-foot cable. If you need more reach on a larger boat, Poly-Planar sells extension cables separately in the CMR-10, CMR-20, and CMR-60 lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the remote waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's a waterproof design, so it holds up fine on an open helm or an exposed cockpit where it sees spray and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it have a display?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt does. It's a digital display with an adjustable backlight, so you can read your source and track info day or night and dim it for a dark run home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan it control iPod and MP3 playback?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It controls all the main stereo functions, including iPod and MP3 players connected to the head unit, not just volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow does it mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe faceplate is 3.47 inches (88 mm) across and mounts gauge-style on the dash. Do a dry fit first, since on tighter dashes the faceplate can overhang an adjacent gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the remote need its own power wire?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It draws power through the stereo connection and powers up and down with the head unit, so there's no separate power run to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eThe remote seems dead. What should I check first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePower the stereo on at the head unit first. The remote comes up with the stereo, so if the head unit is off the remote won't wake on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAny tips for a saltwater install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eApply a little dielectric grease to the connector when you plug it in. That keeps the pins from corroding and keeps the connection clean over the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I care for it over winter layup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKeep the helm as dry as you can during layup. Condensation is the main enemy of any dash-mounted control, so a dry storage spot keeps the buttons and display in good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly-Planar MR45R Wired Remote for MR45, MRD80 and MRD80i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly-Planar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMR45R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73112894073\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.30 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFaceplate Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.47 in (88 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital display with backlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBacklight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaterproof Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible Stereos\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMR45 Series, MRD80, MRD80i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll main stereo functions, including iPod\/MP3 players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtension Cables (sold separately)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMR-10, CMR-20, CMR-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio\/Video\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Which stereos does the MR45R work with?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's built for Poly-Planar MR45 Series, MRD80, and MRD80i marine stereos. 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