Boss Audio 760DI User Manual

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This radio is equipped with the most advanced "TOUCH SENSE PANEL", so that it is easy and convenient to use while driving.

Tips; Here are some tips to show you how easy it is to use this touch sense panel:

Tips

Using a very light touch on the radio panel will activate that feature. You will not need to "PRESS" hard on the panelto make this radiochange features.

The power button along with some of the buttons that have dual functions, will need to be "TOUCHED" from 2to 3 seconds tomake the change.

The best areato "TOUCH" on thepanel to makeit activate is theilluminated or lightedarea. For example, just touchfor 2 to3 seconds theilluminated power symbol andthe unit willturn on or off.

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1. INSTALLATION

Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected up properly and the unit and system work properly. Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions. Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the vehicle. Install the unit where it does not get in the driver's way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop. If installation angle exceeds 30 from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum performance.

Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct sunlight, or from hot air, from heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive vibration. Be sure toremove the front panelbefore installing the unit.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit canbe property installed eitherfrom “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount)or “Rear”(DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of theunit chassis). For details, refer to thefollowing illustrated installation methodsA and B.

DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)

Installation the unit

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1. Dashboard

2. Holder After inserting the half sleeve into the dashboard, select the appropriate tab according to the thickness of the dashboard material and bend them inwards to secure the holder in place.

3. Screw

1. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Spring washer

4. Screw (4x12mm)

5. Screw

6. Support Strap Be sure to use the support strap to secure the back of the unit in place. The strap can be bent by hand to the desired angle.

7. Plain washer

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Removing the unit

a. Frame b. Insert fingers into the groove in the

front of frame and pull out to remove the frame. (When re-attaching the

Trim Plate Installation:

Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted. You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached.

DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)

Installation using thescrew holes on thesides of the unit. Fastening the unit tothe factory radio mountingbracket.

frame, point the side with a groove down wards and attach it.)

c. Insert the levers supplied with the

unit into the grooves at both sides of the unit as shown in figure until they click. Pulling the levers makes it possible to remove the unit from the dashboard.

1. Select a position where the screw holes of the bracket and the screw holes of the main unit become aligned (are fitted) and tighten the screws at 2 places on each side.

2. Screw

3. Factoryradio mounting bracket.

4. Dashboard or Console

5. Hook (Remove this part)

Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring, and half-sleeve are not used for method B installation.

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2. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)

Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).

1. Turn the power off

2. Press the D.C.P. release button

PANEL RELEASE BUTTON

Attaching the DCP

3. Remove the D.C.P.

1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with point B on the main unit touching point A on the D.C.P. (As shown on thediagram).

2. Then pressthe left side ofD.C.P. ontothe main unit until a“click” sound is heard.

CAUTION

DO NOT insertthe D.C.Pfrom the left side. Doingso may damage it. The D.C.P can easily bedamaged by shocks. After removing it,place it in a protective caseand be careful not to drop itor subject it to strong shocks. When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause it to fall. To prevent damage tothe D.C.P, always store it in aprotective case after detaching it. The rear connectorthat connects the main unitand the D.C.P is an extremelyimportant part. Be careful notto damage it bypressing on it with fingernails, pens,screwdrivers, etc.

Note:

If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft, dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the

Socket

back of the D.C.P.

RESETTING THE UNIT:

After releasing the front panel, use a pencil or any non-metalic object to press & hold the reset button for five seconds to reset the unit.

Reset

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3. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)

CONNECTOR B

PIN(B8) GREEN/BLACK

PIN(B7) GREEN

FUSE

PIN(B5) WHITE

PIN(B6) WHITE/BLACK

5 6

3 4

1 2

PIN(B4) GREY/BLACK

CONNECTOR A

PIN(B3) GREY

FRONT LINE OUT

PIN(B1) VIOLET

PIN(B2) VIOLET/BLACK

20-PIN

AUDIO/POWER

HARNESS

(See Figure 1)

GREY

REAR LINE OUT

BLACK

PIN(A8) BLACK

PIN(A7) RED

PIN(A5) BLUE

ISO

CONNECTOR

(See Figure 2)

PIN(A4) YELLOW

BLUE

SUB WOOFER

WHITE

L-CH

RED

R-CH

WHITE

L-CH

RED

R-CH

WHITE

RCA-TO-RCA CABLES

(not supplied)

RCA-TO-RCA CABLES

(not supplied)

ANTENNA

JACK

Subwoofer Amp

AMP

ANTENNA

EXTENDER

CABLE

Figure 2

ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN

FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL

ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART

WIRE COLOR

YELLOW

BLUE

RED

BLACK

VIOLET

VIOLET/BLACK

GREY

GREY/BLACK

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

GREEN

GREEN/BLACK

FUNCTION/LABEL

CONSTANT 12VOLTS

POWERANTENNA/REMOTE TURN ON

IGNITION(ACC)

GROUND

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)

WIRE COLOR

GREY/BLACK

GREY

VIOLET

VIOLET/BLACK

GREEN

GREEN/BLACK

RED

BLACK

RED

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

BLUE

YELLOW

BLACK

WHITE

RED

BLACK

WHITE

FUNCTION/LABEL

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)

IGNITION(ACC)

REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON

RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

POWER ANTENNA/REMOTE TURN ON

CONSTANT 12VOLTS

CHASSIS GROUND

LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT

RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT

FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON

LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT

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4. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION

OPERATIONS:

SYSTEM TUNER MP3/WMA

KEY

Display

System

Short Press

Mute Power

Mode

Encoder Volume

Long

Press

Audio

Sub-W AF

Copy

ix-Bass

Seek Up

21 20

Short Press

Long

Press

3.5mm AUX In jack

Band

PTY

PS AS

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Memory 4

Memory 5

Memory 6

USB Cover / Socket

Tune Up

Seek

Down

Tune

Down

Short

Press

Long

Press

Panel release button

Enter

File/Folder

ID3

Pause

/Play

Intro

Repeat

Random

Folder

Down

Folder

Track/File

Down

File

Erase

Folder

Intro

Folder

Repeat

Folder

Random

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

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Short

Press

iPod

information

Pause

/Play

Repeat

Shuffle

File Up

File Down

iPod

Long

Press

Album

Repeat

Album

Shuffle

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

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5. iPod OPERATION

INSTALLING iPod INTO THE BUILT-IN iPod DOCKING

Always follow the below steps to install the iPod into the docking station. Incorrect or improper installation may cause permanent damage to the docking or the iPod unit.

Step 1

Press down the button as indicated below to unlock the iPod docking.

Step 2

Pull out the iPod docking as shown below.

Step 3

Press on these buttons on both sides as

indicated below to unlock the iPod holder.

Press down

Pull out

Never pull out this stick unless docking is completely release out.

Step 5

Once the stick is completely pulled out, user should see the iPod connector, and user can connect the iPod to the connector as shown in this step.

Step 6

Push the stick & the connected iPod

inwards until it stops.

Step 7

Press the iPod holder on both sides

to hold the iPod firmly in place.

Press toward this lock switch

Push inwards

Step 4

Press down this button

Pull out the iPod connector as indicated below.

Pull out this stick

Step 8

Press towards the iPod unit to hold the iPod unit firmly in place

Push the iPod docking inwards into

the unit’s cabinent until a click sound

is heard.

Push the docking back into the Cabinent

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REMOVE iPod FROM THE BUILT-IN iPod DOCKING

To take out the iPod from thedocking station, user can first detach the front panel, and repeat step 1 to step8 to take outthe iPod & return theiPod docking inside theunit’s cabinent.

Step 1

Press the button as indicated below to unlock the iPod docking.

Step 2

Pull out the iPod docking as shown below.

Step 3

Press on these buttons

on both sides as indicated below to unlock the iPod holder.

Press down

Pull out

Never pull out this stick unless docking is release out.

Step 5

Once the stick with the connected iPod is completely out, user should push on the locking buttons on the both sides of the iPod connector to release the iPod as indicated in the

Press toward this lock switch

picture, and remove the iPod unit.

Step 6

Once the iPod unit is remove,

push the stick backward

into the iPod docking station until it stops.

Step 7

Push on the iPod holders on both

sides until they stop.

Push inwards

Step 4

Pull out the iPod connected as indicated below

by pulling out the stick.

Press down this button

Pull out this stick

Step 8

Press towards the iPod unit to hold the iPod unit firmly in place

Push the iPod docking inwards into

the unit’s cabinent until a click sound

is heard.

Push the docking back to Cabinent

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iPod FULL CONTROL / OPERATION

This unit is equipped with iPod Ready function which allow end user to have direct control of the iPod on the front panel control button and display iPod song information on the unit's LCD display. Please read belowfor more details operation.

iPod Compatibility Chart

This unit issupport following iPod version iPod 1G Not Supported

iPod 2G Not Supported iPod 3G Supported iPod Mini Supported iPod 4G Supported iPod Photo Supported iPod Nano Supported iPod 5G(Video) Supported iPod Touch Supported iPhone Not Supported iPod Classic All version

Audio Video File

This unit is to playback anyVIDEO FILE OR VIDEO ALBUM which containedin the iPod Video.

Turning iPod Power On and Off

The iPod power turns on automatically as soon as it is connected to the 30 Pin Connector and as long as the vehicle's ignition is turned ON. The iPod power can be turned OFF by removing the iPod from the 30 Pin Connector or if the vehicle's ignition is turned OFF. Under this condition the iPod will go intopause mode and goesinto sleep mode about2 minutes later.

Tips

iPod Battery Charging

While connected to the unit, the iPod will automatically start re-charging as long as the vehicle's ignition key isturn to ACC orON.

Switch to iPod Mode

When the Head unit is power on and iPod is connected to the 30 pin connector, press the mode button to change to iPod mode and the unit will display for a while then starts

Press Mode buttonrepeatedly to change toother modes or switchback to iPod mode.

iPod information Display on the Head Unit LCD

This unit can display the Song, Artist, Album name and Elapsed time on the LCD display, these information can be displayed by pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly while a iPod Song file is playing.

Searching a Desire Song

Under iPod playback mode, press BAND to enter into the iPod Searching Mode. Pressing BAND button repeatedly toaccesses the different searchingmethods as below :

NOT ABLE

While the iPod is connected,the power cannot beturned on or offfrom the iPod itself.

“ ” todisconnect will be shownin the iPod's displaywhileit is connectedtothe unit .

OK to disconnect

the music files contained in the iPod and the playback will automatically start.

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Playlist

Artist

Album

Song

Genre

Once selected the desire searching method, within 10 second press the AUDIO button as confirm & access into the searching mode, then turn the rotate encode volume knob to navigate thru the Album or Artist or Song contained in the iPod. Press the AUDIO button to confirm & play the selected song. During the searching mode, press AS/PS as quick move back to the last upper level of Album,Playlist, Genre, etc.

Song Select

Press the File UP (>>) or File DOWN (<<) button for less than one second to skip to the next or previous song. Pressand Hold FileUP (>>) or FileDOWN (<<) buttonfor more than 3seconds to fast forward orfast reverse of thecurrent song.

Song Repeat / Repeat All play :

Pressing the M3button for morethan 3 seconds during iPod playback mode for “REPEAT ALL”. All songs of thecurrent album will bekept on repeat playinguntil the “Repeat All”function is disabled. To disable current Album“REPEATALL” function, longpress M3 button morethan 3 seconds.

Press the M3 button for less than 3 seconds to “REPEAT PLAY” the current song. And keep on repeat playing the current song until the “REPEAT PLAY” function is disabled. To disable current song “REPEAT PLAY”, press the M3button less than 3seconds.

Shuffle play: / Shuffle Album

Pressing the M4 button for more than 3 seconds during iPod playback mode to activate the “SHUFFLE ALBUM” function.This function allowsRANDOM playback of allthe albums contained on the iPod. To disable “SHUFFLE ALBUM” function, long press M4 button for more than 3 seconds.

Press the M4 button for less than 3 seconds during iPod playback mode to activate “SHUFFLE PLAY”. This function allows the playback of all the songs in the iPod in random sequence. To disable “SHUFFLE PLAY”, short press M4button again for lessthan 3 seconds.

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6. BASIC OPERATIONS

3) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL)

Press this buttonto remove the control panel.

1) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON ( )

Press POWER button or any other button on the front of the radio to turn the unit on. Press POWER button againto turn the unitoff.

1) MUTE BUTTON (MUTE)

Press the mute button momentarily to mute the audio volume, and "Mute" will flash in the display.Press the mute buttonagain to restore volumeto the previous setting.

8) SUBWOOFER (SUB)

Pressing the SUB button to activate theSubwoofer function On, and “Subwoofer” will appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds. press the SUB button again to turn off the Subwoofer function.

10) iX-BASS BUTTON (X-Bass )

Pressing the iX-Bass button to turn on the iX-Bass function, and “iX-Bass” will appear in the LCD display for3 seconds. Press theiX-Bass button again toturn off the iX-Bassfunction.

5) SOURCE BUTTON (SRC)

Press SRC button to select a different source of operation as indicated on the display panel. Available modes include Tuner,USB Host, SD/MMC, iPodand Aux - In.

2) FRONT PANEL AUX-IN JACK

Connect the external signal to AUX in jack located at the front of the panel , then press SRC button to select Aux mode. Press SRC Button again to cancel Aux Mode and return to previous mode.

AUX IN

FRONT CABINET

LEFT TRACK

RIGHT TRACK

GROUND

OPEN THE AUX-IN JACK DOOR/COVER TO ACCESS TO THE AUX-IN JACK

AUX IN

6) ENCODER VOLUME BUTTON

To increase the volume, rotate the volume control clockwise. To decrease the volume, rotate the volume control counter clockwise. When volume is adjusted, the volume level will be shown on thedisplay panel as anumber ranging from 0(lowest) to 46 (highest).

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7. MENU OPERATION

22) MENU FUNCTION LIST (SYS MENU)

Press SYS MENU to access the menu. will appear in the display momentarily. Navigate the menu by pressing SYS MENU momentarily to move forward to the next option. The menu canalso be navigated byusing the Tuning Up or TuningDown Button tomove to the next or previous option. Once the desired option appears in the display, adjust that option by rotating the volume control within 5 seconds. The following options are adjusted through this menu feature.

Contrast

The contrast levelof the displayis set at "CONTRAST 05" by default.Rotate the volumecontrol to adjust thecontrast level from 00to 10.

Clock Format

This option allows selection of a 12 hour or 24 hour clock format. "CLK FORMAT 12H" is the Default setting. Rotatethe volume control tochange to the 24hour clock format..

Time Set

The time on the clock will be set to 12:00 as the default. Program the current time by rotating the volume controlclockwise to adjust theminutes and counterclockwise toadjust the hours.

Local / DistanceSelect

This feature is used to designate the strength of the signals at which the radio will stop during automatic tuning. "Distance" is the default, allowing the radio to stop at a broader range of signals. To set the unit to select only strong local stations during automatic tuning, rotate the volume control until"Local" appears in thedisplay.

Beep Tone

The beep tone feature allows the selection of an audible beep tone to be heard each time a button is pressed on the face of the radio. "BEEP TONE On" is the default display. Rotate the volume control toselect the "BEEP TONEOff" option.

AREA (TUNER FREQUENCYSPACING)

This option allows the selection of the frequency spacing appropriate for your area. " AREA U.S.A. " is the default setting. Rotate the volume control to select the U.S.A. Latin America, Europe or Oirtoptions.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON THEEUROPEAN / RDS TUNER SETTING

This unit is default at "U.S.A" frequency. When unit is in U.S.A frequency, all the RDS related function is disabled. Once user change the AREA setting to "EUROPE", unit will change to European frequency, and all the RDS function will be activated as well. So all the RDS related function will onlybe activated, only ifthis unit's AREA settingis change to "EUROPE".

For details operaion ofthe RDS system, pleaserefer to page “RDSOperation”.

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8. AUDIO OPERATION

Audio Menu

Press “AUDIO button to access the Audio Menu. User can navigate thru the Audio Menu items by pressing the “AUDIO” button repeatedly, or by pressing the Tuning Up or Tuning Down Button. Once the desired menu item appears on the display, adjust that option by using the Volume Up or Down button within 5 seconds. The following menu items can be adjusted as described above. The unit willautomatically exit the AudioMenu after five secondsof inactivity.

VOLUME (Volume Level)

User has 5 seconds to use the Volume button to adjust the desire volume level, the volume level will beshown on the LCDdisplay ranging from00 (lowest) to 46(highest).

BASS (Bass Level)

User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass level range from -6to +6.

TREBLE (Treble Level)

User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble level range from -6to +6.

BALANCE

User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the Balance between the right and left speakers from R12 (fullright) to L12 (full left).“C00” represents an equal balance between the rightand left speakers.

FADER

User has 5 seconds to use Volume Up or Down button to adjust the Fader between the front and rear speakers from R12 (full rear) to F12 (full front). “C00” represents an equal balance between the frontand rear speakers.

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9. TUNER OPERATION

7) BAND BUTTON (BAND)

Press BAND to change betweenFM bands and AM(MW)bands.

20-21) TUNING UP/DOWN BUTTON ( )

Manual Tuning Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button for more than 3 seconds to move the radio frequency number upor down one step.

Auto Seek Tuning Press the Up Tuningor Down Tuning button for less than 3 seconds to moveto next station automatically.

12-17) PRESET STATIONS BUTTONS

Six numbered presetbuttons store and recallstations for each band.

Store a Station

Select a band (if needed), then select a station. Hold a preset button for 3 seconds. The preset number willappear in the display.

Recall a Station

Select a band (if needed). Press a preset button to select the corresponding stored station.

11) AUTOMATICALLY STORE / PRESET SCAN (AS/PS) Automatically Store

Automatically select 6strong stations and storethem in the currentband. Select a band(if needed). Press AS/PS button for more than three seconds. The new stations replace stations already storedin that band.

Preset Scan

Scan stations storedin the currentband. Select a band (if needed). PressAS/PS button for less than 3 seconds. The unit will pause for ten seconds at each preset station. Press AS/PS button againto stop scanning whenthe desired station isreached.

STEREO

The unit will automatically pick up a stereo signal, when available. When in stereo mode, the ST icon appears in the display. When no stereo signal is available, the unit will automatically revert tomono operation, and noicon will be displayed.

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10. RDS OPERATION

RDS functions

The unit isequipped with the followingRDS function:

AF Alternative Frequencies

CT Clock Time

EON Enchanced other Network

PI Program identifications

PS Program service name

PTY Program Type

REG Regional Change

TA Traffic Announcement

TP Traffic program

1. AF Function

By pressing AF button < 3 seconds to select AF ON/OFF. “AF ON” or “AF OFF” will show & remain on the LCD segment for 5 seconds.. Under AF “On” mode, if the tuned in station signal is getting weak, the unit will automatically switches to a different frequency on the same network with strongersignal.

Factory Default setting is“AFON”Note:

2. TA Function

By pressing TA button < 3 seconds, turn switch on TA standby mode. “TA ON” will show & remain on the LCD segment for 5 seconds & the TA icon will light upon the LCD. Inthe stand by mode, when a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broadcast will be received as top priority regardless of the function mode. When a traffic announcement starts, “TRAFFICINFO” will show on the LCD, press the TA button can cancelled the broadcast reception while a traffic announcementbroadcast is being received. The unit will goback to the previous mode and TA goes into stand by mode again. When the TP icon is not light up for 60 seconds. A beepAlarm tone is heardand the LCD willshow “Lost TP, TA”.TAseek will automatic activate and searchesto another TA station.

3. PTY Function

Pressing PTY button < 3 seconds to goes into PTY select mode. “PTY” icon will light up on the LCD. The LED around encoder volume will starts blinking. The user now has 5 seconds to select the desiredPTY item byusing volume up/downbutton. Once selectedthe PTY item,user have 5 seconds to press “SELECT” or “TUNE UP or TUNE DOWN” buttons < 3 seconds to seek for the selected PTYitem. The LCDwill display “PTY SEEK”. If no station with theselected PTY broadcast can be received, the LCD will display “No Match PTY” and blinks for 5 seconds then returns tothe previous mode. User can store his favor PTY into the preset memory M1 to M6. After selected a PTY item, long press anyone of the preset memory button can store the selected PTY. To recall the stored PTY item by switching on PTY mode then press preset memory < 3 seconds, the unit will automatically search thestored PTY station inthe preset memory

Music Group

POP , ROCK

EASY, LIGHT

CLASSICS, OTHER

JAZZ, COUNTRY NATION, OLDIES

FOLK

Note: Factory defaultstored for PTY presetmemory.

M1/News, M2/Information, M3/Pop Music, M4/Sports,M5/Classics, M6/Finance.

Speech Group

NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO

SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA

CULTURE,SCIENCE, VARIED

WEATHER,FINANCE, CHILDREN

SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN

TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT

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11. MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES OPERATION

OPERATION

12) PAUSE BUTTON

Press the pausebuttonto suspend fileplay. Press thepause button again toresume file play.

20-21) FILE SELECT

Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) forless than one second toadvance to the next file, The selected file number will appear on the display. Press and hold the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) for more than one second to fast forward or fast reverse through thefile. File play startswhen the button isreleased.

14) REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT)

Press REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) during file play to continuously repeat the file. Press REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) again to stoprepeating.

15) RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM)

Press RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) during file play to play all files in random, shuffled order. Press RANDOMBUTTON (RANDOM) again tostop random play.

13) INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO)

During file play, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) to play the first 10 seconds to each file on the file. When the desired file is reached, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) again to endthe scan and playthe selected file.

ABOUT MP3/WMA FILES

MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are audio compression format. This unit can play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on iPod docking, USB Memory Stick, SD or MMC Memory Card.

Notes on MP3/WMA Play

This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). However, the MP3 recording media and accepted formats arelimited. When writing MP3/WMA,pay attention to thefollowing restrictions.

Acceptable Medium Formats

The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses.

ISO 9660 Level 1 (11 characters) ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters) Joliet (31 characters) Romeo (31 characters)

Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available characters,see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section “Entering File and Folder Names” below. The media reproducibleon this unit has thefollowing limitations:

Maximum number of nested folders: 8 Maximum number of files per file: 999 Maximum number of files per media device: 2000 Maximum number of folders per media device: 255

MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or foldernames may not beproperly displayed.

Entering ID3 Tag

This unit supports ID3 tagversions 1.0 and 1.1.

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Entering File and Folder Names

Names using the code list characters arethe only file names and folder namesthat can be entered and displayed. Using any other character will cause the file and folder names to be displayed incorrectly.The unit recognizes andplays only files withthe MP3/WMA extension.

A file name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.

Writing Files into a Media

When a media containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all data. If the media contains many folders or non-MP3/WMA files, MP3/WMA play willbe delayed, itmay take timefor the unitto move to the next file, and searches may not be performed smoothly. Loading such a media may produce loud noise and cause damage to the speakers. Do not attempt to play a media

containing a non-MP3/WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension or a media containing non MP3/WMA files.

Bit Rates

The unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.

Files Playing Order

When selectedfor play, Folder Search, File Searchor Folder Select, files andfolders are accessed in theorder in which they were written by the PC writer. Because of this, the order inwhich they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. For example, a media with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select as shownbelow.

An outline of a Media with MP3/WMA is shown below. Subfolders are shown as folders in the folder currently selected.

1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL

ROOT

001.MP3

002.MP3

003.MP3

004.MP3

“NOT DISPLAY”

009.MP3

010.MP3

011.MP3

012.WMA

013.WMA

014.WMA

015.MP3

016.MP3

017.MP3

018.MP3

“NOT DISPLAY”

019.MP3

020.MP3

The equipment assigns folder numbers. The user can not assign folder numbers.

It is not possible to check folders that

021.WMA

022.WMA

023.WMA

do not include MP3/WMA files. (These folders will be skipped without displaying the folder number and name)

“NOT DISPLAY”

005.MP3

006.MP3

007.MP3

008.MP3

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FILE/FOLDER PLAY

There are three different play methods as following:

File/Folder Intro play:

Press M2 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA file for “intro play” all files of the current folder. Intro play should restart from the first song of the current folder, after all files in the currentfiles have been intro-played. To disable current folder“intro play”, long pressM2 button more than3 seconds

Press M2 button less than 3 seconds is “intro play” all files on the media device. Intro play should re-start at the very first file of the media device after all files in the file has been intro played. To disable all files“intro play”, press M2button less than 3seconds

File/Folder Repeat play :

Press M3 buttonmore than 3seconds during playingMP3/WMA file for “repeat play” all filesof the current folder. And keep on repeatplaying the current folderuntil “repeat play” isdisabled. To disable current folder“repeat play”, long pressM3 button more than3 seconds

Press M3 button less than 3 seconds to “repeat play” the current file. And keep on repeat Playing the currentfile until the “repeatplay” is disabled. To disable current file“repeat play”, press M3button less than 3seconds

File/Folder Random play:

Press M4 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA file to “random play” all files of the currentfolder. To disable current folder“random play”, long pressM4 button more than3 seconds

Press M4 button less than 3 seconds is “random play” all files on the disc. To disable all file “ random play”, press M4 button less than 3 seconds.

Folder Up / Down Play

Press M5 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Down Press M6 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Up

MP3/WMA File or Folder Search

Folder / Files Navigate Searching

Press BAND button twice. The LCD will display "Navigate", and the illumination around the select knob will blink. Rotate the knob to navigate through all folders and sub-folders on the disc. The folder names will be displayed on the LCD. Press the select knob for more than three seconds to play the first file in the folder. Press the select knob for less than three seconds to access the subfolders or files. Rotate the select knob to navigate, then press theselect knob to confirm andbegin file play. During navigation search, press AS/PS or rotate the select knob counter-clockwise to move back tothe last upper levelof a folder.

ID3 INFORMATION DISPLAY

If any MP3/WMA file recording with ID3 Tag information. The ID3 information such like Album title, File title, Artist Title will be displayed and automatic scrolling through the LCD while the file is playing. User also allows pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly to view the ID3 tag information manually.

NOTE OF ID3 ICONS ON DISPLAY

ICON DESCRIPTION

FOLDER ICON

SONG ICON

FILE ICON

ARTIST ICON

ALBUM ICON

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12. USB OPERATION

The unit can support USB Host Function. It can playback MP3 and WMA Audio format which are stored into USB Memory Stick or USB interface Music Player. Please read below before you start the operation ofUSB HOST Function.

Inserting and Removing USB Drive

Inserting the USB stick

Warning:

Never Detach the Panel when a USB stick was plug on the socket

Always remove the USB stick before detach

the panel

Removing USB Drive

Step

Secure panel with left hand

Step

Carefully remove USB drive

Mode change to USB HOST

Under any other mode while inserting a USB Stick into the front panel USB plug, the unit will Automatically switches from present playing mode to USB HOST mode. The unit will display ‘

for a while then starts the files contained on theUSB Stick . Once the unit read the USB Stick successfully, the first audio music file on the USB stick Playback will Automatically start. Press Mode button repeatedly to change to other modes or switch back to USB HOST.

WARNING:

Before remove the USB stick from the Front panel USB plug. Always remember to switch off the unit's power or switch to other mode then remove out the USB Stick. Never try removing the USB Stick while playing music file on the USB stick. It may damage the USB Stick and sometimes will caused the unitsystem lock up.

The unit can support playback Music Player which have USB Interface. However due to the fast changing decoder technology and different kind of hardware interface. This unit may or may not be compatible to all the Music Player and USB Stick especially those USB Stick / Playerwhich require to installa program driver.

About Music Flash Player with USB Interface, Usually, the unit takes longer time to read this kind of player than normal USB Stick. Especially, if the Flash Player with built-in power battery sometimes takes20-30 seconds to startup the playback

The unit isnot compatible to playingany Portable Hard disk.

Music File Playback Operation

All the USB playback operation function is same as the operation on MP3/WMA. Please refer to 'MP3/WMA Operation' formore details.

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13. MEMORY CARD OPERATION

The unit can support playback MP3 and WMA Audio format which are stored into and Memory Card .Please read below beforeyou start the operationof Memory Card.

Inserting and Removing a SD or MMC card on the main unit

SD MMC

Detach the

Front Panel

Face

Insert the Memory Card

with Label up side

Push in till heard a “click”

Click

Inserting the SD or MMC card

Detach the

Click

Push in till heard a “click” Remove the Memory Card

Front Panel

Removing the SD or MMC card

Mode change to MEMORY CARD

After a SDor MMC card wasinserted into the mainunit card slot. Press the Modebutton to select

mode . Theunit will display for a whilethen starts

The files contained on the Memory Card. Once the unit read the MEMORY

CARD successfully, the first audio music file on the Memory Card will automatically start playback.Press Mode buttonrepeatedly is allowing changingto other modes orswitch back to

mode.

If no any Memory Card is inserted into the main unit card slot. Press mode button will automatically skip mode.

Music File Playback Operation

All the SD or MMC Memory Card playback operation function is same as the operation on MP3/WMA. Please referto 'MP3/WMA Operation' formore details.

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14. MUSIC FILES TRANSFERRING

Thanks for the most useful and convenient files transferring function of this unit, user can easily transfer music filesbetween USB Stick, SD or MMC Memorycard. Please read below for the details operation of thisfunction:

TRANSFERABLE MEDIA

Files are transferable within the following media:

Removable USB Stick SD Memory Card MMC Memory Card

MUSIC FORMAT SUPPORTED BY FILE TRANSFER ARE

MP3 and WMA

TRANSFER MP3 OR WMA MUSIC FILES

This operation only can be performed during file playing a MP3 or WMA music file.

1. Playback a music file to be transferred and then long press the COPY button to activate the Transfermode.

2. The LCD will display as default, Rotate the encoder volume knobto navigate thru > for selectionof the storage media.

3. Once selected thestorage media, PressAUDIO button as confirmationto start therecord to this selected media. If no further button is press within the 10 second time out, the unit will automatically resume tothe previous mode.

4. If unit detect the selecteddevice memory capacityis used up, will display

on the LCDfor a while thenautomatically resume to theprevious some mode.

5. After pressing AUDIO button to start the transfer, the playing music file will stop and the transferring will startat the same time.(The following step isan example of ifselected USB

6. When the transfer is processing, the LCD will displayed .

7. When the file transfer is completed, the LCD will display for a while and automatically playback the present music file which have been transferred. The

transferred music file is automatically saved as a file into Folder “MY_MP3” or “ MY_WMA”

by the advance“File Management.” system ofthis unit.

For more details information of File Management system of this unit. Please see “FILE

Tips

MANAGER’’. Under transferring mode, All the MP3/WMA operation is not functional, like file up /

down,Repeat, Random, andIntro etc. The audio willremain recording by theunit system even MUTEfunction is activated

The Transferring will automatically stopif the storage devicememory is less than2MB

To Cancel Recording

1. Long press button COPY again to cancel the recording. The LCD will display

The unit will cancel the Recording automatically under the following operation, the track that has beenrecorded incompletely will bedeleted.

1)Switch the power to off mode

2)Mode change

3)Inserting a USB Stick

4)Detach the Front Panel from the main unit

. The trackthat has been recordedincompletely will be deleted.

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TRANSFER MP3 OR WMA MUSIC FILES BETWEEN MEDIA DEVICES

Select a device by mode button and playback the music file need to be transfer:

1. Long press the COPY button to activatethe transfer mode.

2. The LCD will display as default, Rotate the encoder volume knobto navigate thru > for selectionof the storage media.

3. Once selected the storage media, Press AUDIO button as confirmation to start the record to

this selected media. If no further button is press within the 10 second time out, the unit will automatically resume to the previous mode.

4. If unit detect the selecteddevice memory capacityis used up, will display

on the LCDfor a while thenautomatically resume to theprevious some mode.

5. After pressing AUDIO button to start the transfer, the playing music file will stop and the

transferring will startat the same time.(The following step isan example of ifselected USB

6. When the transfer is processing, the LCD will displayed .

7. When the file transfer is completed, the LCD will display for a while

and automatically playback the present music file which have been transferred. The

transferred music file is automatically saved as a file into Folder “MY_MP3” or “ MY_WMA”

by the advance“File Management.” system ofthis unit.

For more details information of File Management system of this unit. Please see “FILE

Tips

MANAGER’’. Under transferring mode, All the MP3/WMA operation is not functional, like file up /

down,Repeat, Random, and Intro etc. The audio willremain recording by theunit system even MUTEfunction is activated

The Transferring will automatically stopif the storage devicememory is less than2MB

WARNING:

1) Never remove the USB Stick while recording or file transferring to USB Stick. It may damage

the USB Stick and sometimes will caused the unit system lock up.

2) It is not recommended to insert USB stick while recording is under progress to other

storage device. Always remember to stop the recording or after the recording is completed, then insert the USB stick.

3) Do not switching mode of the unit during the File Transferring .

4) Do not turn off the Power of the unit during the File Transferring.

5) Do not switch the ignition key off during the File Transferring

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15. MUSIC FILES ERASING

You can erase files from the USB Stick or Memory Card. Please read below for the details operation of thisfunction:

ERASABLE MEDIA

USB Stick and Memory Card.

ERASING MUSIC FILES ON THE MEDIA

There are THREE different methods for erasing files;

1.Erase while the Music File is playing.

Long press BAND button to activate the ERASE mode The LCD will display

Short Press the AUDIO to enter into the ERASE mode.

Once enter intothe erase mode.You can rotate theencoder volume knobto select “ ” as to confirm the erase orrotate the volume knob to select “ ” as for cancel the erase mode. If no further button ispress within 5seconds time out.The unit automatically resume to the previous mode.

Once the “ ” is display on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to final confirm erase the present playbackmusic file.

If want toCANCEL the erase ofthe present music file,Rotate the encoder volumeknob to “

”. Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to cancel the

erase mode.

After pressing AUDIO button to start the ERASE, the present playing music file will stop and the erasing will start at the same time.

. Will display on the LCD after the music file erase is successful, and the unit will automatically start playback the next music file.

2.Erase under Files Number Search Mode

User can selectthe Music file Numberwant to erase byfile Number Search mode.

After selected the file number want to erase, Long press the BAND button to activate the ERASE mode. The LCD will display . Short Press the AUDIO to enter into the ERASE mode Once enter into the erase mode. User can rotate the encoder to select “ ” to confirmthe erase or rotate the volume knob to select“ ” tocancel the ERASEmode. If nofurther button is press within a5 second time out.The unit automatically resumeto the previous mode.

Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button to final confirm to erase the selected music file.

If want toCANCEL the erase ofthe present music file,Rotate the encoder volumeknob to “

”. Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to cancel the

erase mode.

After pressing AUDIO button to start the ERASE, the present playing music file will stop and the erasing will start at the same time.

. Will display on the LCD after the music file erase is successful, and the unit will automatically start playback the next music file.

3. Erase under Files NAVIGATE search mode

You can selecta Music file wantto erase by filesNavigate Search mode.

After selected the file number want to erase, Long press the BAND button to activate the ERASE mode. The LCD will display .

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Short Press the AUDIO to enter into the ERASE mode Once enter into the erase mode. User can rotate the encoder to select “ ” to confirmthe erase or rotate the volume knob to select“ ” tocancel the ERASEmode. If nofurther button is press within a5 second time out.The unit automatically resumeto the previous mode.

Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button to final confirm to erase the selected music file.

If want toCANCEL the erase ofthe present music file,Rotate the encoder volumeknob to “

”. Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to cancel the

erase mode.

After pressing AUDIO button to start the ERASE, the present playing music file will stop and the erasing will start at the same time.

. Will display on the LCD after the music file erase is successful, and the unit will automatically start playback the next music file.

WARNING:

1) Do not switching mode of the unit during the Erasing

2) Do not turn off the Power of the unit during the Erasing

3) Do not switch the Ignition key off during the Erasing

4) Do not detach the front panel during the Erasing

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16. FILES MANAGER

The advance “File Management.” System of this unit can help to well you organize all the music files just likea PC . Pleaseread below for details:

FOLDERS MANAGEMENT

This unit will automatically self-create the below default folders onto any USB /SD / MMC media device, once thesedevices are inserted intothe unit.

MY_MP3: Folder for saving all the MP3 music files transfer from other device MY_WMA: Folder for saving all the WMA music files transfer from other device MY_AUX : Folder for saving all the music files source from AUX Line In

FILES MANAGEMENT

This unit willautomatically self-create the file namefollowing with the FolderName, for example: Music file which recorded from file, the file name ‘ will be automatically created & saved in the respective folder.

Mp3'

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17. REMOTE FUNCTION(RDS +iPod)

OPERATIONS:

SYSTEM TUNER CD/MP3/WMA

KEY

Short

Press

Power

Display

Source

Mute

Volume Up

Volume Down

Audio Menu

ix-Bass

Long

Press

Sub-W AF

Copy

Short

Press

Seek Up

Seek

Down

Band

PTY

Long

Press

Tune Up

Tune

Down

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Memory 4

Memory 5

Memory 6

Short

Press

Track/File

Down

Enter

File/Folder

Search Pause

/Play

Intro

Repeat

Random

Folder

Down

Folder

ID3

Long

Press

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

File

Erase

Folder

Intro

Folder

Repeat

Folder

Random

Short Press

File Up

File

Down

Enter

iPod Search Pause

/Play

Repeat

Shuffle

iPod

information

iPod

Long

Press

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

Album

Repeat

Album

Shuffle

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18. SPECIFICATIONS

MEDIA SECTION USB Host

Memory Card

Support Typeof Memory Card SD and MMC

RADIO SECTION FM

Frequency Range

Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity Stereo Separation S/N Ratio

AM/MW

Frequency Range

Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio

GENERAL

Power Supply Polarity Speaker impedance Power Output

REMARK : Specifications subject to change without notice.

Host 1.1 compatibles 2.0

87.5-108Mhz

87.5-107.9Mhz

10.7 MHz Better than 15dB at S/N 30 dB 25 dB at 1KHz 50 dB

522-1620KHz 530-1720 KHz 450KHz Better than 45dB 40 dB

DC 11 -14V Negative Ground 4 ohms 4 x 80W

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19. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list hasbeen made, consult yournearest service dealer.

Symptom

No power

No sound

The operation keys do not work

The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work.

Write Error

Read Error

Memory Full

No File

If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note

that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for

recycling advice.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)

Cause

The car ignition is not on.

The fuse is blown.

Volume is in minimum.

Wiring is not properly connected.

The built-in microcomputer is not operating properly due to noise.

The antenna cable is not connected.

The signals are too weak.

The Media Device not able to copy or record by the unit.

The Media Device not able to play file by the unit

The media device memory is full not allow to copy

No file Format supports for Playback on the file or Media Device

Solution

If the power supply is properly connected to the car accessory terminal, switch the ignition key to “ACC”

Replace the fuse.

Adjust volume to a desired level.

Check wiring connection.

Press the RESET button. Front panel is not properly fixed into its place

Insert the antenna cable firmly.

Select a station manually.

Replace the Media Device or Format the Flash Memory

Replace the Media device or erase some un-usage files.

Replace the file or Media Device..

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