Boss MGR350B Installation Manual
USER MANUAL
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
MGR350B
BLUETOOTH® ENABLED
GAUGE HOLE RADIO
FEATURING ZERO
STANDBY CURRENT DRAIN
USER MANUAL
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
MGR350B
BLUETOOTH® GAUGE HOLE RADIO
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www.bossaudio.com
Tech Support: www.bossaudio.com/support
805
322
8794
Copyright © 2015
PRINTED IN CHINAVER:1.0 EN0215
Thank you for purchasing this
MGR350B Bluetooth Gauge Hole Radio
Please read thorough 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
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MGR350B
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User Manual
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of this device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter. The Bluetooth antenna cannot
be removed (or replaced) by user. This equipment complies with
FCC/ IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it
deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles). Alteration or modications carried out without appropriate
authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Relocate or reorient the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ADJUSTMENT OR ALTERATIONS OF THIS DEVICE MAY
Metal Bracket
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Warranty Card
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Hexagon Mounting Studs
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Facebook Card
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M4 Secure Nuts
Thank You Card
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INFORMATION TO THE USER
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
!! WARNING !!
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s
around you.
• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
• Do not operate mobile video equipment while driving a motorized
vehicle – safe driving and safety consideration of others should
always be your highest priority.
• Set your volume control at a low setting, then slowly increase the
sound until you can hear it comfortably without distortion, or ear
discomfort.
• In the event you should notice smoke, strange noises or odor from
this product, or any other abnormal signs, immediately turn off the
power and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized
BOSS AUDIO Service Center Using this product in this condition
may result in permanent damage to the system.
SUGGESTED MOUNTING METHODS
1
Make the mounting hole size as follows
3.00” / 76mm
2
Install studs mounts into rear of chassis
Using other mounting methods may void
3
4
Slip the unit through the hole cutout and into U-bracket
Snap off break-away tabs to best fit
your applications depth
6
Secure and waterproof the wiring
TOOLS NEEDED:
- Measuring Tape / Ruler
- Wrench and/or Pliers
- Hole Saw
- Crimp Tool
BEFORE YOU START
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Always consult with a professional installer
Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself.
•
Installation or servicing of this product by persons without
professional training and experience in electronic equipment and motorized vehicle accessories may be dangerous and could expose you
to the risk of electric shock, injury or other hazards
• Refer any repairs to a qualied BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Service
Center
•
The MGR350B should be wired directly to a vehicles battery
• When wiring directly to the vehicles battery, be sure to disconnect
the batteries negative terminal wire before starting any wiring
procedures, if extending the main power primary wire, it is
suggested that an optional fuse and fuse holder (not included) with
minimum rating of 20 Amperes be in-line with the positive battery
terminal
• The ground cable length should be as short as possible, if
extending from you battery, be sure to use a proper gauge rating for
the length of the run, use only high quality copper primary type wire
• The MGR350B has a IPX6 weather resistant design, it should not be
submerged in or under water under any circumstances
• Do not use abrasive cleaning materials on the lens or bezel
• Use only the installation parts provided with the MGR350B
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CAUTION!!
this warranty
Adjust M4 nuts for the best mounting depth
5
Firmly tighten remaining M4 nuts
Replace Fuse
with AGU
type only
15A
BLACK
Chassis
ground
point
Metal frame
Fuse Box
15A
Accessory (+12V) Red
Ground (-) Black
Battery (+12V) Yellow
NO
C
Ground wire
To avoid potential shorts in the electrical
system, be sure to disconnect the (–)
battery cable before installation. Use this
unit with a 12-Volt battery and negative
grounding only. Failure to do so may result
in a re or malfunction.
When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a
fuse of the rating specied on this product. To
avoid short-circuiting, cover any disconnected
tant to insulate any unused wires, which if left uncovered may cause a
short circuit. When connecting other devices to this product, refer to
the manual for the product to be connected. The black cable is ground,
make sure to connect the ground wire rst.
Ensure that the ground cable is properly connected to metal parts of
the vehicles body frame or direct to the battery if your vehicle does not
have a grounded chassis frame. The ground cable of this units power
amp and a second powered system must be connected to the frame
separately with different screws. If the screw for the ground wire
loosens or falls out, it could result in re or malfunction.
leads with insulating tape. It is specially impor-
WIRE DIAGRAM
Red
Right
White
Left
Red
Right
White
Left
Red
Right
White
Left
INSERT
FOR CHARGING ONLY: Cell Phone and iPod
Media Playback Not Supported
Left Rear Speaker (+) Green
Left Rear Speaker (-) Green/Black
Left Front Speaker (+) White
Left Front Speaker (-) White/Black
Amp Remote (+12V) Blue
Right Front Speaker (+) Gray
Aux-In
Yellow
Subwoofer
Rear Line Out
Black
Front Line Out
Grey
Antenna
USB
Right Front Speaker (-) Gray/Black
Right Rear Speaker (+) Purple
Right Rear Speaker (-) Purple/Black
OPTIONAL DIRECT BATTERY WIRING CIRCUIT
Normally open
ACC switch
Recommended
20A
(not included)
12 ~ 14ga
Primary Wire
(not included)
Fuse and Fuse Holder
(not included)
Battery Kill Switch
(not included)
CAUTION!!
Do not ground or short the speaker leads
YOUR
ANTENNA
YOUR
USB CABLE
CHARGING MAX
BATTERY
Chassis
ground
point
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not turn on
No sound is heard
Cannot pair Bluetooth
The audio quality is poor
after connection with a
Bluetooth enabled device The Bluetooth reception is poor
Unit has become
unresponsive
The fuse is blown Check / replace the fuse
Ignition not engaged Turn ignition to on position
Blown speaker Replace faulty speaker
Volume is low / muted Press the volume level up
Device is paused or muted
The Bluetooth function of the
device is not enabled
The MGR350B BT memory
is full
Power glitch or interference
Low battery power
Reset the main system Follow steps in section B
Check your devices playing /
volume status
Refer to the user manual of the
device for how to enable the
Bluetooth function
Follow how to reconnect a
device in section E
Move the device closer to the
audio system or remove any
obstacle between the device
and the systems antenna
Disconnect power for
10 seconds to reset
Charge battery, run the engine
to recharge the battery
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1-805-751-4853
www.bossaudio.com/support
FM TUNER FREQUENCY RANGE
• USA 87.5~107.9MHz
• Europe 87.5~108MHz
1A
• Asia 87.5~108MHz
• Australia 87.5~108MHz
• Usable Sensitivity: 12dB (S/N=30dB)
• Bands: 2
AM TUNER FREQUENCY RANGE
• USA 530~1710KHz
• Europe 522~1620KHz
• Asia 522~1620KHz
• Australia 522~1620KHz
• Usable Sensitivity: 40dB (S/N=20dB)
• Bands: 1
WEATHER BAND SELECTION
• CH.1 162.400MHz
• CH.2 162.425MHz
• CH.3 162.450MHz
• CH.4 162.475MHz
• CH.5 162.500MHz
• CH.6 162.525MHz
• CH.7 162.550MHz
• Bands: 1
BLUETOOTH
• BT: 3.0
• BT Range: 33Ft / 10M (Class 2)
• BT Proles: A2DP / AVRCP 1.3
USB DRIVE MEDIA SUPPORTED
• MP3
• WMA
• 65,000 Songs
• 32GB / FAT 32
• USB 2.0 High Speed
• USB Output Voltage: 5VDC @ 1A
Specications subject to change without notice
SPECIFICATIONS
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
• MOSFET
• MAX Continuous Output: 240W
(All channels driven)
• PEAK Power Rating: 60W / channel
• RMS Total Power Output: 80W
• Channels: 4
• Class: AB
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz
• 4Ω stable
CHASSIS
• Button Backlight Illumination: BLUE LED
• F/R/S RCA Preamp Output: 2VRMS
• RCA Input Impedance: 10kΩ
• LCD: TN Type / Active Matrix
GENERAL
• Power Source: 14.4VDC
(10.8V ~ 16V allowable)
• Grounding System: Negative type
• Maximum Current Consumption: 15A
• 3-way protection circuitry (thermal,
o v e r l o a d , a n d s p e a k e r s h o r t p r o t e c t i o n )
• Unit Weight: 1.08lbs / 0.52kg
• Storage Temperature:
-22oF to 176oF / -30oC to 80oC
• Operation Temperature:
-4oF to 158oF / -20oC to 70oC
• Replacement Fuse: 15A
(Replace with ATG Fuse Type Only)
QUICK START GUIDE
ENTER
DISP
ENTER
DISP
ENTER
DISP
P6 10350
MY SONGS
TITLE
Tuner/Weather Band Mode: Press to enter into the Manual Seek mode,
press and hold to enter into the Auto Seek mode.
Media Playback Mode: Pressto TrackUp Down press and hold for
Fast Forward/Rewind.
/,
Short press to mute or restore volume.
Turn the unit on, Press and hold again to turn the unit off.
Press to pause, Press again to resume playback.
Press to scroll and select available Source.
Press to decrease the volume, press to increase the volume.
Press and hold to enter into the Tuner Function modes:
A-STORE / M-STORE / LOCAL / AREA / RDS / AF / TA / PTY
SRC
PRESET
Fn
10
2
Tuner Mode: To change different Band. Press and hold to
access into Auto Store mode, the strongest stations of the selected band
will be saved in preset channel automatically.
Media Playback Mode: Press to access into search Folder/File music mode
Returns to the previous item
/Weather Band
.
.
Tuner Mode: Press to view RDS receiver information.
Media Playback: Press to view ID3 information.
BAND
DISP
ENTER
AUDIO
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
MENU
Press to scroll and select Presets 1 ~ 6
FM1, FM2, AM1, WB1
Press to access into the Audio Menu mode for adjustments:
EQ / XBASS / BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE / BALANCE / FADER /
REAROUT / SUBW / SUBW LPF / SUBW LEVEL
Press and hold to access into the System Menu:
BT RECONNECT / BEEP ON/OFF / ABOUT / RESET
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OPERATION QUICK START GUIDE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \
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MY SONGS
TITLE
VOL
VOL
1
2 3 4
Item Selectable settings
This feature allows to Reconnect or Disconnect to the
paired mobile phone or Bluetooth device manually.
Turn On or Off beep sound.
To restore the factory defult settings.
To view the device hardward and software versions.
BT
BEEP
RESET
ABOUT
ENTER
DISP
B
A
N
D
Long Press for
MAIN MENU options
MENU
AUDIO
Navigate Main
MENU Tree
To select through
MENU options
Press ENTER
to select option
Exit
A
SOURCE MODES
LOCAL
RADIO
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AUX-IN
B
SUBW
SUBW
PRESET RECALL
PRESET
Fn
Short Press
PRESET AUTO STORE 1 ~ 6
PRESET
Fn
Long Press
MORE SETTINGS
BT
MY SONGS
USB
TITLE
FM1 / FM2 / AM1 / WB1
EN \ \ \ \
GETTING STARTED
C
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
Short Press
SUBW
SUBW
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form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods,
without the prior written permission of BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Inc.
TUNER SETUP
VOL
PRESET
1
Fn
2 3 4
Long Press for
FUNCTION options
Media Playback
Mode
DISP
ENTER
DISP
ENTER
DISP
VOL
VOL
ENTER
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
Repeat
Random
On/Off
Tuner Mode
Auto Store
Manual Store
Local On/Off
Area
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
RDS On/Off
AF On/off
TA On/off
PTY
Navigate Main
System Tree
Selectable settings
ALL:
to repeat all tracks on the storage media
Song:
the current track will be repeated
Folder: repeats all tracks in the current folder
This function allows you to play tracks/songs from the
current album, songs or artists in a random order.
Selectable settings
Press to access into A-STORE mode, the strongest
stations of the selected band will be saved in FM 1 or
FM 2, AM 1 BAND presets automatically
When a desired radio station is set, press M-STORE to save
it in the memory, you can store a total of 12 FM or 6 AM.
ON:
only stations with strong signal can be broadcast.
The Local indicator will light up
Stations of both strong and weak signals can be
OFF:
broadcast.
Select suitable country area for this unit:
USA / EUROPE / ASIA / AUST
Turn On or Off the RDS function.
ON: The unit will search for another station with stronger
signal, but with the same program identification as the
current station automatically.
OFF: Turn off AF function
ON: When there is traffic announcement, unit will
automatically switch to the tuner mode (regardless of the
current mode) and begins to broadcast the announcement
on traffic conditions. When the traffic announcement is
ov
er, unit will automatically return to the previous mode.
OFF: Traffic announcement does not cut in.
Once inside the PTY mode, press the get into program type
item, and rotat encoder volume knob to selected category.
Available Program Type:
POP M; ROCK M; EASY M; LIGHT M; CLASSICS;
OTHER M; JAZZ M; COUNTRY; NATION M; OLDIES
M; FOLK M; A-TEST; ALARM; NEWS; AFFAIRS; INFO;
SPORT; EDUCATE; DRAMA; CULTURE; SCIENCE;
VARIED; WEATHER; FINANCE; CHILDREN; SOCIAL;
RELIGION; PHONE IN; TRAVEL; LEISURE; DOCUMENT
DISP
ENTER
Press ENTER
to select option
VOL
To select through
FUNCTION options
B
A
N
D
Exit
SYSTEM
AUDIO
Long Press
To avoid battery exhaustion be sure to run the
Tips:
Using this product without running the engine can drain the battery.
vehicles engine while using this product.
EQ
xBass On/Off
BASS Le vel
MID Level
Treble L evel
Balance Level
Fader Level
Subwoofer Settings
AUDIO and SYSTEM SETUP
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
DISP
ENTER
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
DISP
ENTER
VOL
VOL
DISP
ENTER
DISP
ENTER
D
LOCAL
RADIO
SUBW
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E
SYSTEM
BT
BT
MY SONGS
SUBW
SUBW
F
BT
MY SONGS
SUBW
G
USB
TITLE
SUBW
H
AUX-IN
SUBW
RADIO OPERATION
1) Press the SRC button to select RADIO
2) Press
to MUTE, press again to UNMUTE
3) To advance stations press
4) To skip previous stations press
5) Press the
6) Press the PRESET button to recall PRESETS 1 ~ 6
button to display RADIO information
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
PAIRING & DISCOVERING A NEW BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
1) Power on the MGR350B by pressing and holding down the Power
will start to ash signalling that the MGR350B is now ready for Bluetooth pairing.
button for 1 second, the Bluetooth ICON
NOTE: You have 2 minutes before you must restart this procedure over again.
2) Now that the MGR350B is in pairing mode:
ANDROID users:
a. Go into the Settings Menu of your ANDROID device
b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu and press SCAN
d. If prompted, enter passcode: “0000”
iOS users:
a. Go into the Settings Menu of your iOS device
b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu
d. If prompted, enter passcode: “0000”
3) If the MGR350B is not seen, repeat the above steps to refresh the “Device List”
4) When the BT connection is successful you will see BT CONNECTED message on the MGR350B LCD display, you
are now ready to stream music from your devices favorite media player to the MGR350B
c. “BOSS MGR350” will now be display under AVAILABLE DEVICES
c. “BOSS MGR350” will now be displayed
RECONNECTION
1) Power on the MGR350B and your last paired device Bluetooth
2) The unit will now automatically be reconnected
3) If your device was previously paired with the MGR350B, but it wasn’t the last paired device:
a. Ensure no other devices are currently paired
b. Press and hold MENU button to manually connect / reconnect to the MGR350B
4) If the device is out of range from the MGR350B, it will disconnect automatically:
5)The MGR350B will reconnect to the device once in range, a conrmation message will be displayed on the LCD
BLUETOOTH STREAMING MUSIC
1) Press the SRC button to select BT AUDIO
2) Press
3) To skip songs or advance tracks press
4) To select the previous track press the button
5) Press the
to start PLAY, press again to PAUSE
, press and hold to FAST FORWARD
, press and hold to FAST REWIND
button to display song ID3 information
USB OPERATION
1) Press the SRC button to select USB
2) Press to start PLAY, press again to PAUSE
3) To skip songs or advance tracks press
4) To select the previous track press
5) Press the
button to display song ID3 information
, press and hold to FAST FORWARD
, press and hold to FAST REWIND
AUX-INPUT
1) Press the SRC button to select AUX IN
2) Press
to MUTE, press again to UNMUTE
Ensure to adjust the level of your
Tips:
devices master volume to 75%
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