Boss Audio Systems 508UAB User Manual

In-Dash Car AM/FM Radio, CD/MP3
Player with USB/SD Card Inputs

USER’S MANUAL

Model No.:508UAB

Car Single-DIN CD Series

CLASS

FLAT

INT RDM RPT

CARD

USB

ROCKPOP

Precautions..................................................................................................................1

How to Handle Discs...................................................................................................1

Precautions & Warnings..............................................................................................1

Lithium Battery Cell Warnings.....................................................................................1

Drivers and Connections.............................................................................................1

Other Warnings..........................................................................................................1

Installation....................................................................................................................2

Installation Procedures...............................................................................................2

Important...................................................................................................................2

To Install the Car Radio............................................................................................2-3

Wiring Connections....................................................................................................3

Removal of the Main Unit ............................................................................................3

Control Panel Button Locations.......................................................................................4

General Operation.........................................................................................................5

Turn Unit On/Off.........................................................................................................5

Adjust Volume (VOL)..................................................................................................5

Adjust Menu Options (SEL)......................................................................................5-6

Set the Clock (CLK)....................................................................................................6

Change the Source (SRC)...........................................................................................6

Preset Equalizer(EQ).................................................................................................6

Loudness on/off(LOUD)..............................................................................................6

Mute on/off................................................................................................................6

USB Port...................................................................................................................6

Built-in Microphone....................................................................................................6

AUX input Connector..................................................................................................6

Reset System (RESET)...............................................................................................6

Radio Operation............................................................................................................7

Switch Between Europe and USA Frequency.................................................................7

Change Bands (BAND)................................................................................................7

Manual Tuning ( / ).............................................................................................7

Auto Seek Tuning ( / )........................................................................................7

To Store/Recall Preset Stations (1 - 6)...........................................................................7

Disc/USB/Micro SD Card Operation................................................................................8

To Insert Disc/USB/Micro SD Card................................................................................8

Eject Disc/USB/Micro SD Card.....................................................................................8

Play/Pause.................................................................................................................8

Next/Previous Track....................................................................................................8

Fast Forward/Backward...............................................................................................8

Introduction Scan........................................................................................................8

Repeating the same track...........................................................................................8

Playing All Tracks in Random.......................................................................................8

Track/Folder Navigation..............................................................................................8

Remote Control...........................................................................................................11

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................13

Automatic Store / Preset scan (AMS)............................................................................7

LOCAL/DX.................................................................................................................7

Stereo/Mono...............................................................................................................7

Pair and Connect.......................................................................................................10

Make a Call...............................................................................................................10

Redial Last Dialed Number.........................................................................................10

Answer a Call / Reject a Call / End a Call.....................................................................10

Switch Audio Between Car and Phone.........................................................................10

Adjust Talk Volume....................................................................................................10

Audio Streaming (A2DP)............................................................................................10

Specifications.............................................................................................................12

Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format...........................................................9

Auxiliary Input operation................................................................................................9

Bluetooth Operation.....................................................................................................10

CONTENTS

How to Handle Discs

Lithium Battery Cell Warnings

Drives and connections

Others Warnings

• Handle a disc by its edges. Do not touch the playing side

• Before inserting a disc, wipe the disc outward from the disc center with a
clean, soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use solvents or thinners such a
petrol/benzene or cleaners.

• After removing a disc from the disc slot, place the disc in a sleeve or case
to keep it clean and prevent scratches.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc surface. If there is glue (or adhesive)
on the disc surface, remove it before using the disc.

• Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control

• Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.

• Keep battery cells out of reach of children.

Never place any foreign objects into the openings of the car radio (disc compartment, USB
jack, card slot, AUX IN connection). Otherwise you might damage the slots and connections.

Do not switch on the car radio for long periods of time when the motor is switched off.
This could cause the car battery to discharge and the vehicle can no longer be started.

Precautions & Warnings

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and interfer-ence, do not attempt to repair this

unit yourself. Refer all service to a qualified technician.

• Some MP3/WMAfiles may not be playable.

• Keep the volume at a reasonable level to avoid distracted driving. High volume levels

may make it difficult to concentrate on traffic and road conditions while driving.

• If the car has been in direct sunlight for an extended period, you may need to reduce the

temperature inside the car before turning on and using the unit.

• If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or changed, the preset memory of the unit will

be lost and require reprogramming.

• The unit is designed to be installed in a level,horizontal position.

For optimal performance, avoid installing the unit at an angle.

• Never use excessive force when removing or attaching the faceplate.

Do not tightly grip the display and buttons to avoid damage.

PRECAUTIONS

1

INSTALLATION

Installation Procedures

Installation Opening

To Install the Car Radio

First complete the electrical connections and then check for correctness.

This unit can be installed in any dashboard Having
an opening as shown the right figure.

Be sure you test all connections first, and then follow these steps to install this unit.

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and then disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery’s
negative (-) terminal.

2. Disconnect the wire harness and the antenna.

3. Lift the left or right top corner of the plastic outer trim ring then pull it out to remove it.

4. Insert the two bracket keys into the left and right side of the chassis, as shown the below
figure to separate the chassis from the housing.

5. Insert mounting sleeve into the dashboard and bend the mounting tabs out with a screw­driver. Make sure that the lock lever is flush with the mounting sleeve and is not projecting
beyond.

6. Insert car radio into the mounting sleeve.

7. Use a metal strap to secure the rear part of the chassis using the hardware indicated.

8. Make wiring connections, as illustrated in the “Wiring Diagram.”

9. Install the plastic outer trim ring.

Important:

Remove the transport CD deck screws before use.

2

Bracket key

Plastic outer trim ring

Bracket key

182 mm

53 mm

INSTALLATION(CONT.)

INSTALLATION
DIAGRAM

- Only use speakers with 4 ohms impedance.

- Do not attach the control panel to the chassis before wiring is complete.

- The maximum current of the auto antenna is 200mA.

WIRING
DIAGRAM

CAUTION

+12V DC

NEGATIVE

GROUND

3

Removal of the Main Unit

1. Remove the metal strap from the main unit.

2. Remove the plastic trim out from the main unit.

3. Insert a bracket key into the left and right side of the main unit and draw the unit out of

the mounting sleeve.

Wiring Connections