BOSS ATV6.5B User Manual
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ATV6.5B
USER’S MANUAL
BLUETOOTH® | AMPLIFIED ALLTERRAIN SOUND SYSTEM
FEATURING ." MARINE SPEAKERS AND " WATERPROOF TWEETERS
Thank you for purchasing this
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Before You Start
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Getting to Know Your ATV6.5B
ATV6.5B
USER’S MANUAL
BLUETOOTH® | AMPLIFIED ALLTERRAIN SOUND SYSTEM
FEATURING ." MARINE SPEAKERS AND " WATERPROOF TWEETERS
ATV6.5B All-Terrain Sound System
Please read through these instructions carefully so you will know
how to operate your model properly.
After you have nished reading the instructions, keep this document
in a safe place for future reference.
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS
1x All terrain sound system (with a cigarette lighter plug)
1x Cigarette lighter plug adapter
1x AUX cable with 3.5 mm plug
2x Mounting straps + 2x Nylon zip ties
1x User manual + 1x Warranty card
IMPORTANT
Please enter below the Serial No. which is located on the exterior of the product. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If you do not follow the instructions
in this manual, we are not responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper handling. This will
also void the warranty.
Important Safety Precautions
• Be sure to observe the following guidelines:
- Do not increase speaker volume so high that you cannot hear what is around you.
- Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not make any adjustment on the product when driving or in other situations where distractions can be
hazardous. Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when operating a vehicle.
• Start volume at a low setting then gradually increase the volume until you can hear it comfortably, without
sound distortion and ear discomfort.
• In the event of smoke, strange noise or odor emitted from the product or any other abnormal operational
signs appearing on the product, disconnect the product from the power supply. Discontinue use and contact
your dealer or our technical support. Using the product in this condition may result in permanent damage to
the system.
• Servicing must only be carried out by a technician. Contact our technical support for any service question.
Installation Precautions
• WARNING: Always consult a professional installer.
• Installation must be performed by a professional. Contact our technical support for any installation question.
• Observe the safety and operating instructions of the devices which are connected to the product.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer for installation.
• Do not modify this product, as this affects the safety of the product. Risk of injury or damage to the product.
• Before installation, disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle battery to prevent damage to the product,
re, and/or possible injury.
Care for Your Product
• DO NOT clean the product in hot weather (e.g. hot sunlight).
• DO NOT use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaner on the product.
• DO NOT use gasoline, acetone, carbon tetrachloride or other aggressive chemical solutions on the product.
• DO NOT scrape the product with razor blade or other sharp instrument.
• This product is water resistant. However, never submerge the product to water.
• Wash the product with lukewarm water and mild soap or detergent, using a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well with clean water.
Introduction
The product is a Bluetooth speaker system which is ideal for installation in a ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) or UTV
(Utility Vehicle). Through Bluetooth connection, audio can be streamed from a mobile phone to this product and
a hands-free function is available for voice call. With the 3.5 mm audio cable connection, music from an audio
device (e.g. a mobile phone or MP3 player) can be played on this product.
This product is shockproof and water resistant. This product is operated with 12 V DC vehicle power supply.
Never connect this product to any other voltage supply.
Please read this manual carefully so you will know how to operate your product properly. After you have nished
reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Product Overview
1 Speaker
2 Power LED indicator
3 Vehicle cigarette lighter plug
4 AUX input jack (3.5 mm)
5 Speaker
BOSS Audio Systems
3451 Lunar Court • Oxnard, CA 93030
www.bossaudio.com
805-751-4853 Customer Service
Tech Support: www.bossaudio.com/support
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Mounting
Mounting on ATV or UTV
Always consult technical personnel if you are in doubt about installation.
Use only the supplied accessory for mounting. Using other mounting methods may void the warranty.
To ensure safety of the mounted sound system, always check the mounting conditions (e.g. mounting
1. Using the two supplied mounting straps and zip ties, secure the sound system on the rails or roll bars of
The illustration is for reference only. Your vehicle may vary.
straps) of the sound system before each vehicle ride.
the vehicle, as shown in the gure below. Make sure the sound system is securely attached to your vehicle.
No special tool is required when mounting the sound system on ATV or UTV.
Power Connection
Power Connection to Cigarette Lighter Socket (Option 1)
The sound system can be powered by direct connection to your vehicle cigarette lighter socket as an optional
power supply.
See “Before You Start” section for installation precautions.
This sound system is operated with 12 V DC vehicle voltage. Never connect the sound system to any
other voltage supply (e.g. 24 V DC power supply in trucks or buses).
1. Simply insert the cigarette lighter plug of the sound system into your vehicle cigarette lighter socket. When
the power supply is connected, the power LED indicator lights up.
Vehicle cigarette lighter plug
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Power Connection
Power Connection to Vehicle Battery (Option 2)
The sound system can be also powered by connection to your vehicle battery as an optional power supply.
See “Before You Start” section for installation precautions.
To avoid short circuits and any resulting damage to the sound system, the negative terminal of the car
We recommend a fuse and fuse holder (both not included) with minimum rating of 15 A are in line with
The ground cable length should not exceed 18” (45.7 cm).
1. Connect the black wire of the cigarette lighter plug adapter to the chassis ground point.
2. Connect the red wire of the cigarette lighter plug adapter to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery using
3. Connect the cigarette lighter plug of the sound system into the cigarette lighter plug adapter.
battery must be disconnected rst.
the positive terminal of the vehicle battery.
12 - 14 gauge wire (not included).
We recommend installing a relay and 15 A fuse and fuse holder in line with the vehicle battery (Relay, fuse
and fuse holder are not included). See the illustration below.
When the power supply is connected, the power LED indicator lights up.
Cigarette lighter plug
Cigarette lighter plug adapter
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Systems is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respe ctive owners.
Connection to the cigarette lighter socket
Battery
Chassis ground point
12 - 14 gauge wire
15 A
15 A fuse
with fuse holder
with relay
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Red power wire
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Black ground wire
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Chassis ground point
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650 mm (268 mm)
(189 mm)
Fuse Replacement
6Fuse replacement of the vehicle cigarette lighter plug
If the power LED indicator on the vehicle cigarette lighter plug does not light up, this indicates the fuse inside the
cigarette lighter plug is blown. Replace the blown fuse with a 10A AGC fuse type only.
1. Turn counterclockwise the front end assembly of the cigarette lighter plug to open to access the fuse.
Replace with a new 10A AGC fuse (not included). Then replace the front end assembly of the cigarette
lighter plug.
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The front end assembly
of the lighter plug
10A AGC fuse (glass tube fuse)
Troubleshooting
If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service. If you still have
a problem, contact our technical support.
Problem Solution
No power
The fuse inside the vehicle cigarette lighter plug is blown.
Replace the fuse.
The ACC switch of the vehicle is not engaged. Turn the ACC
switch on.
No sound
Volume of the connected device is low or muted. Increase volume
on the connected device.
Playback on the connected device pauses or stops. Resume
playback on the connected device.
Cannot connect through Bluetooth
Make sure the AUX cable is not connected to the sound system.
Bluetooth function on the device is disabled. Refer to the device’s
user manual on how to enable Bluetooth function.
Make sure the device is within range.
The sound system is already connected with another Bluetooth
device. Disconnect the current Bluetooth connection.
Audio quality from Bluetooth
connection is poor.
Move the device closer to the sound system or remove obstacles
or sources of interference that are affecting Bluetooth reception.
No response
Power glitch or interference. Disconnect power for ten seconds
then reconnect power.
Care of the Environment
collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
POWERSPORTS
Bluetooth Play
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AUX Play
Fuse Replacement
Troubleshooting
Before you can stream music from your mobile device (iOS device or Android device) to this sound system
through Bluetooth, pair the sound system with your mobile device.
1. Make sure the AUX cable is not connected to the sound system. Then connect to power supply.
The power LED indicator on the cigarette lighter plug lights up, and the sound system will automatically
enter pairing mode.
2. On your mobile device, enable Bluetooth function and select the device name (“Boss Audio ATV6.5B”) to
pair the sound system with the mobile device.
If prompted for password input on your mobile device, input “0000”.
If no Bluetooth device is paired within two minutes, the sound system will automatically exit pairing mode.
In this case, you need to repeat the steps above to re-enter the pairing mode.
3. After pairing, select and play audio les on your mobile device, and audio will be streamed to the sound
system. Use the volume control on the connected device to adjust volume.
To maximize audio performance, set the volume of the Bluetooth device to a minimum 75% of the
total volume before Bluetooth connection.
After pairing, the sound system will be automatically connected to your mobile device each time the
Operating the sound system consumes the vehicle battery. To avoid battery exhaustion, be sure to
Operational range can be reduced by any obstacle between the sound system and the device.
If the connected device is out of the effective range from the sound system, the device will be
The sound system automatically re-connects the last paired device only. If your mobile device is not
two are turned on.
run the vehicle engine when operating the sound system.
automatically disconnected. The device will be automatically re-connected if it is within the effective
range again.
the last paired device, make sure no other device is currently paired with the sound system then
repeat the steps described above to manually re-connect the sound system to the mobile device.
Yon can listen to an external audio device (e.g. MP3 player or a mobile phone) through this sound system.
1. Using the supplied AUX cable, connect to the AUX input jack (3.5 mm) on the sound system to the headphone
jack on your audio device.
If the sound system is currently connected to a mobile device through Bluetooth, Bluetooth connection will
be automatically disconnected.
2. Select and play audio les on your audio device. Audio from the connected device will be played on this
sound system.
Use the controls on the connected device to control play (e.g. volume adjustment).
To maximize audio performance, set the volume of the connected device to a minimum 75% of the
To resume Bluetooth connection, you must disconnect the AUX cable from the sound system.
Operating the sound system consumes the vehicle battery. To avoid battery exhaustion, be sure to run
total volume before connection to the audio device.
the vehicle engine when operating the sound system.
3.5 mm audio cable
AUX input
6Fuse replacement of the vehicle cigarette lighter plug
If the power LED indicator on the vehicle cigarette lighter plug does not light up, this indicates the fuse inside the
cigarette lighter plug is blown. Replace the blown fuse with a 10A AGC fuse type only.
1. Turn counterclockwise the front end assembly of the cigarette lighter plug to open to access the fuse.
Replace with a new 10A AGC fuse (not included). Then replace the front end assembly of the cigarette
lighter plug.
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The front end assembly
of the lighter plug
10A AGC fuse (glass tube fuse)
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If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service. If you still have
a problem, contact our technical support.
Problem Solution
The fuse inside the vehicle cigarette lighter plug is blown.
No power
No sound
Cannot connect through Bluetooth
Audio quality from Bluetooth
connection is poor.
No response
Replace the fuse.
The ACC switch of the vehicle is not engaged. Turn the ACC
switch on.
Volume of the connected device is low or muted. Increase volume
on the connected device.
Playback on the connected device pauses or stops. Resume
playback on the connected device.
Make sure the AUX cable is not connected to the sound system.
Bluetooth function on the device is disabled. Refer to the device’s
user manual on how to enable Bluetooth function.
Make sure the device is within range.
The sound system is already connected with another Bluetooth
device. Disconnect the current Bluetooth connection.
Move the device closer to the sound system or remove obstacles
or sources of interference that are affecting Bluetooth reception.
Power glitch or interference. Disconnect power for ten seconds
then reconnect power.
Care of the Environment
Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial
collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth version ..............................................5.0 / EDR
Bluetooth prole ................................................A2DP
Bluetooth frequency ..........................................2402 - 2480 MHz
Transmission power..........................................<4 dBm
Transmission distance ......................................up to 100 ft (line of sight)
Speakers
Dimensions .......................................................6.5” / 165.1 mm
Cone type .........................................................PP carbon + rubber surround
Tweeter size .....................................................1” PEI soft dome
Amplier
Amplier class ..................................................Class D
Input impedance ...............................................10 kΩ
Frequency response .........................................45 Hz - 22 kHz
General
Input voltage/current ......................................... 12 V DC (allowable 10 - 16 V DC)
Current draw .....................................................max. 10 A
Fuse ..................................................................10 A AGC type
Material .............................................................Polypropylene cone
Weight ..............................................................10 lbs / 4.6 kg
Specications
Notes
ATV6.5B
Dimension drawing
7.44”
25.6”
10.6”
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