Boss Audio 765DBI User Manual

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 panel to make this radio change features.

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

The best area to "TOUCH" on the panel to make it activate is the illuminated or lighted area. For example, just touch for 2 to 3 seconds the illuminated power symbol and the unit will turn on or off.

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 to remove the front panel before installing the unit.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit can be property installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “Rear”(DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods A 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

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 the screw holes on the sides of the unit. Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.

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. Factory radio 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.

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 the diagram).

2. Then press the left side of D.C.P. onto the main unit until a “click” sound is heard.

CAUTION

DO NOT insert the D.C.P from the left side. Doing so may damage it. The D.C.P can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case and be careful not to drop it or 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 to the D.C.P, always store it in a protective case after detaching it. The rear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important part. Be careful not to damage it by pressing 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

3. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)

FUSE

20-PIN

AUDIO/POWER

HARNESS

(See Figure 1)

GREY

REAR LINE OUT

BLACK

FRONT LINE OUT

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

PIN(B8) GREEN/BLACK

PIN(B7) GREEN

CONNECTOR B

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

PIN(B2) VIOLET/BLACK

PIN(B4) GREY/BLACK

PIN(B3) GREY

PIN(B5) WHITE

PIN(B6) WHITE/BLACK

CONNECTOR A

5 6

3 4

1 2

FUNCTION/LABEL

CONSTANT 12 VOLTS

POWER ANTENNA/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 (-)

PIN(B1) VIOLET

PIN(A8) BLACK

CONNECTOR

(See Figure 2)

PIN(A7) RED

PIN(A5) BLUE

ISO

PIN(A4) YELLOW

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 12 VOLTS

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

4. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION

OPERATIONS:

SYSTEM TUNER MP3/W MA

KEY

Sho rt Pre ss

Mut e Pow er

Mod e

Enc oder Vol ume

Dis play

Sys tem

Men u

Lon g

Sho rt

Pre ss

Aud io Men u

Band

Sub- W AF

Copy

ix- Bass

See k Up

See k

Down

Lon g

Pre ss

PTY

PS AS

Mem ory 1

Mem ory 2

Mem ory 3

Mem ory 4

Mem ory 5

Mem ory 6

Tune U p

Dow n

Sho rt

Pre ss

21 20

3.5 mm AUX In j ack

Pan el r ele ase but ton

Ent er

Fil e/Fol der

Sea rch

ID3

Pau se

/Pl ay

Int ro

Rep eat

Ran dom

Fol der

Dow n

Fol der

USB Cover / Socket

Trac k/Fil e Up

Tune

Trac k/Fil e

Dow n

Lon g

Pre ss

Fil e

Era se

Fol der

Int ro

Fol der

Rep eat

Fol der

Rando m

Fas t

For ward

Fas t

Bac kward

BLUETOOTH

Sho rt Pre ss

Pho ne

Ans wer Dia l

Dia l

Cle ar

16 17

Lon g

Pre ss

Trans fer

Cal l

iPod inf ormati on

Fil e Down

Sho rt

Pre ss

iPo d

Sea rch

Pau se

/Pl ay

Rep eat

Shu ffle

Fil e Up

iPod

Lon g

Pre ss

Alb um

Rep eat

Alb um

Shu ffle

Fas t

For ward

Fas t

Bac kward

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 pulle d 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

P ress towards the iPod unit to hold the i P od 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

REMOVE iPod FROM THE BUILT-IN iPod DOCKING

To take out the iPod from the docking station, user can first detach the front panel, and repeat step 1 to step 8 to take out the iPod & return the iPod docking inside the unit’s cabinent.

Step 1

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

Press down

Step 5

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 picture, and remove the iPod unit.

Step 2 Step 6

Pull out the iPod docking as shown below.

into the iPod docking station until it stops.

Pull out

Never pull out this stick unless docking is release out.

Step 3

Press on these buttons

Step 7

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

Once the stick with the

Press toward this lock switch

Once the iPod unit is remove, push the stick backward

Push inwards

Push on the iPod holders on both sides until they stop.

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

P ress towards the iPod unit to hold the i P od 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

iPod F ULL 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 below for more details operation.

iPod Compatibility Chart

This unit is support 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 NOT ABLE to playback any VIDEO FILE OR VIDEO ALBUM which contained in 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 into pause mode and goes into sleep mode about 2 minutes later.

While the iPod is connected, the power cannot be turned on or off from the iPod itself.

Tips

“ ” to disconnect will be shown in the iPod's display while it is connected to the unit .

OK to disconnect

iPod Battery Charging

While connected to the unit, the iPod will automatically start re-charging as long as the vehicle's ignition key is turn to ACC or ON.

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 button repeatedly to change to other modes or switch back 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 to accesses the different searching methods as below :

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

1) Playlist

2) Artist

3) Album

4) Song

5) 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. Press and Hold File UP (>>) or File DOWN (<<) button for more than 3 seconds to fast forward or fast reverse of the current song.

Song Repeat / Repeat All play :

Pressing the M3 button for more than 3 seconds during iPod playback mode for “REPEAT ALL”. All songs of the current album will be kept on repeat playing until the “Repeat All” function is disabled. To disable current Album “REPEAT ALL” function, long press M3 button more than 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 M3 button less than 3 seconds.

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 allows RANDOM playback of all the 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 M4 button again for less than 3 seconds.

6. BASIC OPERATIONS

3) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL)

Press this button to 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 again to turn the unit off.

1) MUTE BUTTON (MUTE)

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

8) SUBWOOFER (SUB)

Pressing the SUB button to activate the Subwoofer 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 for 3 seconds. Press the iX-Bass button again to turn off the iX-Bass function.

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, iPod and 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 the display panel as a number ranging from 0 (lowest) to 46 (highest).

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 can also be navigated by using the Tuning Up or Tuning Down Button to move 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.

Download - Bluetooth Wireless Music File download

This feature can be used for wireless transfer of music file and store into this unit thru Bluetooth wireless technology.

Tips

Please refer to the page “BLUETOOTH WIRELESS MUSIC FILE DOWNLOAD” for the details operation of “DOWNLOAD”.

Paring

This feature is used to pairing the unit's Blue tooth system to your mobile phone or other Blue tooth device. Under the MENU “Pairing” mode then press Audio button to start activating the Pairing.

Please refer to BLUE TOOTH HAND FREE Operation regarding the details operation of “PAIRING”.

Tips

Re-connection/Dis-connection

This feature is allows to Re-connect or Dis-connect to the paired mobile phone or Blue tooth device by manually. Under the Menu- “RE-CONN”mode, Rotate the encoder to navigate thru “RE-CONN” (re-connection) and “DIS-CONN”(Dis-connection). After selected the mode for connection then press Audio button to start activating the connection mode.

Auto Answer (A ANSWER)

The unit is default of “off' mode. If “On” is selected. The unit is automatically answer any incoming call without pressing PHONE button if ON is selected..

Contrast

The contrast level of the display is set at "CONTRAST 05" by default. Rotate the volume control to adjust the contrast level from 00 to 10.

Clock Format

This option allows selection of a 12 hour or 24 hour clock format. "CLK FORMAT 12H" is the Default setting. Rotate the volume control to change to the 24 hour 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 control clockwise to adjust the minutes and counterclockwise to adjust the hours.

Local / Distance Select

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 the display.

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 to select the "BEEP TONE Off" option.

AREA (TUNER FREQUENCY SPACING)

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 Oirt options.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE EUROPEAN / 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 only be activated, only if this unit's AREA setting is change to "EUROPE". For details operaion of the RDS system, please refer to page “RDS Operation”.

8. AUDIO OPERATION

Audio Menu

Pressing “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 will automatically exit the Audio Menu after five seconds of inactivity.

VOLUME (Volume Level)

User has 5 seconds to use the Volume button to adjust the desire volume level, the volume level will be shown on the LCD display ranging from 00 (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 -6 to +6.

TREBLE (Treble Level)

User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble level range from -6 to +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 (full right) to L12 (full left). “C00” represents an equal balance between the right and 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 front and rear speakers.

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9. TUNER OPERATION

7) BAND BUTTON (BAND)

Press BAND to change between FM 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 up or down one step.

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

12-17) PRESET STATIONS BUTTONS

Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations 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 will appear 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 6 strong stations and store them in the current band. Select a band (if needed). Press AS/PS button for more than three seconds. The new stations replace stations already stored in that band.

Preset Scan

Scan stations stored in the current band. Select a band (if needed). Press AS/PS button for less than 3 seconds. The unit will pause for ten seconds at each preset station. Press AS/PS button again to stop scanning when the desired station is reached.

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 to mono operation, and no icon will be displayed.

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