Boss Audio MR1525UI 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.

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. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

NOTES ON CDs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface (P.1).

P. 1

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc (P.2).

P. 2

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car (P.3).

P. 3

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out (P.4).

NOTES ON DISCS

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a sticky residue on the surface (for example, from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers).

There are paste residue. Ink is sticky (P.5).

P. 5

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off.

Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue (P.6).

P. 6

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.

Labels are attached (P.7).

Do Not Use Special Shape CDs

P. 7

Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this unit and do not use any special shape CDs. Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit to malfunction.(P.8).

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P. 4

Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner,commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

P. 8

CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not undergone finalization processing cannot be played. (For more information on finalization processing, refer to the manual for your CDR/CD-RW writing software or CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on the recording status, it may prove impossible to play certain CDs record on CD-R or CD-RW.

CDE VERSION

2. 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.

3. 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.

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4. WIRING DIAGRAM (BUILT-IN ISO)

FUSE

REAR

ISO

CONNECTOR

RCA-TO-RCA CABLE

(not supplied)

AMP

WHITE

FRONT LINE OUT

L-CH

RED

R-CH

BLACK

ANTENNA

JACK

EXTENDER

CABLE

iPod

WHITE

iPod READY CABLE

REAR LINE OUT R-CH

REAR LINE OUT L-CH

AMP

5 6

3 4

1 2

CONNECTOR A

CONNECTOR B

Figure 2

ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART

WIRE COLOR

YELLOW

BLUE

RED

BLACK

VIOLET

VIOLET/BLACK

GREY

GREY/BLACK

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

GREEN

GREEN/BLACK

FUNCTION/LABEL

BATTERY(+)

POWER ANTENNA

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 (-)

5. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION

OPERATIONS:

SYSTEM TUNER CD/MP3/WMA

KEY

Short Press

Audio

Men u

2 3

10 11

18 19

Eject

Mute

Mode

Encoder Volu me

ESC

ix-Bass

Long

Press

Sys tem

Men u

Power

Short Press

RDS Info

LO/DX

Band

Seek Up

Seek Down

Long

Press

Panel Rele ase butt on

Aut o

Sto re

ID3 Info

Memory 1

Mem ory 2

Mem or y 3

Memor y 4

Memory 5

Memory 6

Ran do m

Bro wser

USB Cover / Socket

Tune Up

Tune

Dow n

Trac k/Fil e Up

Trac k/Fil e

AUX IN JACK ON FRONT PANEL

Short Press

Enter

Pause

/Play

Intro

Repeat

Folde r

Down

Folde r

Fil e

Down

Backward

Long

Press

Folder

Intro

Folder

Repeat

Folder

Random

Fas t

Forward

Fast

Short Press

Enter

iPod Info

Pause

/Play

Repeat

Ran do m

iPod

Bro wser

File Up

File Down

iPod

Long

Press

Album

Repeat

Alb um

Random

Fas t

Forward

Fast

Backward

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