Boss Audio RDS3160MP3 User Manual

1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONING1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONING

PANEL

RELEASE

BUTTON

ENCODER

VOLUME

BUTTON

ID3 TAG

INFORMATION

BUTTON

DISPLAY BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

AUDIO

BUTTON

VARIABLE COLOR

DISPLAY

BUTTON(COLOR)

MUTE

BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER

PRESET

EQUALIZER

BUTTON

PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (M1~M6)

PANEL

OPEN

BUTTON

BAND/LOUDNESS

BUTTON

MP3 ENTER

BUTTON

PTY

BUTTON

SOURCE

BUTTON /

SUB-WOOFER

AUTOMATICALLY STORE / PRESET

SCAN BUTTON

MP3 MENU

BUTTON

TUNING UP / DOWN TRACK UP / DOWN

BUTTONS

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FOLDER DOWN

/UP BUTTONS

2. 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 as 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).

P. 8

Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

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P. 4

Do not use solvents such as benzine,

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

RECORDABLE

REWRITABLE

Only for this unit.

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 CD-R/CD-RW writing software or CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally, depending on the recording status, it may be impossible to play certain CDs record on CD-R or CD-RW.

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3. INSTALLATION

Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected 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 drilling 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.

30°

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 sleeve into the dashboard, select the appropriate tab according to the thickness of the dashboard material and bend them inwards to secure the sleeve in place.

3. Screw

1. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Spring washer

4. Screw (5x15mm)

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

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.

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

of frame and pull out to remove the frame. (When re-attaching the 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 locations 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 the sleeve are not used for method B installation.

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4. 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

3. Remove the D.C.P.

PANEL RELEASE BUTTON

Attaching the DCP

1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with

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.

point B on the main unit touching point A on the D.C.P. (As shown on the digram).

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

Socket

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 back of the D.C.P.

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