Boss Audio Systems 634CA Instruction Manual

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HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
NOTES ON CDs
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NOTES ON DISCS
There are paste residue. Ink is sticky (P.5).
Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue (P.6).
Labels are attached (P.7).
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.
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).
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).
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc (P.2).
Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out (P.4).
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
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).
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off.
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.
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Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
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).
Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
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 prove impossible to play certain CDs record on CD-R or CD-RW.
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RECORDABLE REWRITABLE
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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.I 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
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 (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
Removing the unit
a. Frame b. Insert fingers into the groove in the front of frame
and pull out to remove the frame. (When re­attaching 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.
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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.
RCA LINE OUT JACK(OPTION)
30°
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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.
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(must not use more than 6mm length)
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.
DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).
PANEL RELEASE BUTTON
B
A
2
Attaching the DCP
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.
These 2 screws are used to prevent damage to the CD mechanism during transportation Please make sure to remove the 2 screws before installing the unit into the vehicle. DO NOT insert a CD into the unit before removing the 2 screws.
IMPORTANT
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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.
1. Turn the power off
2. Press the D.C.P. release button
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 digram).
2. Then press the left side of D.C.P. onto the main unit until a “click” sound is heard.
Socket
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
a. Make sure your car battery is a 12 volt (6 filler caps) negative ground system (if not, a
converter will be necessary).
b. Before starting wiring connections, disconnect the power supply by removing the fuse from
the fuse box.
c. Connect the power wire to one of the extra terminals of the fuse box. d.
Connect the black ground wire to a metal part of the car. It is important to make good
contact. e. Make other wiring connections as shown. f. If your car does not have ISO connector, you can procure it from any car accessory shop.
Press this button to remove the
control panel.
Press this button to turn on or off the power.
BASIC OPERATIONS
PANEL RELEASE BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
Notes: INCORRECT WIRING OR OPERATION WILL AVOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS UNIT.
Fuse Replacement:
To replace the fuse, pull out the blown fuse from the socket. Insert a new one with same rating.
FUSE
(CAR UNIT BACK SIDE)
DISPLAY BUTTON
A) Tuner mode (Radio) B) CDP (only if a CD disc is inserted) C) AUX mode (only if this unit is equipped with this feature)
MODE BUTTON
Press this button to select different mode, sequence as follow:
MODE PRIORITY
FRONT CABINET
RIGHT TRACK
GROUND
AUX IN
LEFT TRACK
Note: If press RESET button, the unit still cannot function normally, please use a cotton
swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the control panel.
The RESET button is located on the main unit (as shown on the diagram). To press it vertically with a
ballpoint pen or metal object will activate it. The reset button is to be activated for the
following reasons:
RESET BUTTON
Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed. All the function buttons do not operate. Error symbol on the display.
FRONT AUX INPUT
Connect the external signal to the front 3.5mm earphone jack on front panel, then press Mode button to select Aux mode. Press Mode Button again to cancel Aux Mode and return to previous mode.
Press this button briefly, the LCD will display the clock for about 2 seconds, then return to previous display mode. Clock Adjustment Under clock display mode, press DISP button until the LCD flashes, press Tuning Up Button to adjust hour and Tuning Down Button to adjust minute.
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AUDIO OPERATIONS
ENCODER VOLUME KNOB
Turn this knob to adjust desired volume level.
FUNCTION SELECT BUTTON
Press this button to select desired audio function.
While the selected function is displayed, turn Volume Knob to adjust the level within 5 seconds, otherwise the unit will return to volume adjustment mode.
MUTE BUTTON
Press this button
to mute the sound. Press it again to resume listening.
DSP BUTTON (DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSOR)
Press this button to toggle the following EQ setting:
At DSP OFF mode, EQ will be controlled by Bass/Treble setting.
BAND/LOUDNESS BUTTON
Press the Band/Loudness Button long to switch the loudness on or off. When Loudness is on, display will show 'Loud On' for a few seconds.
ORDER OF FUNCTION: VOLUME(VOL) -> BASS(BAS) -> TREBLE(TRE) ->BALANCE(BAL) ->FADER(FAD)
FLAT->CLASSICS->POP M->ROCK M->DSP OFF
TUNING / SEEK UP AND TUNING / SEEK DOWN BUTTONS
1.Press these buttons briefly will operate AUTO SEARCH tuning mode, the radio will tune up or down to the next station and remain on the frequency.
2.Press these buttons more than 2 seconds, operate as MANUAL SEARCH buttons, under this
mode the tuning frequency will advance up or down rapidly when the button is pressed. If the buttons are not pressed within 3 seconds, they will return to auto search mode.
BAND/LOUDNESS BUTTON
This a dual function button. Press this button short to change between BAND FM1, FM2, FM3 AM(MW) bands. Press it long to turn on or off Loudness function.
RADIO OPERATIONS
RADIO SIGNAL STRENGTH METER
This is use to indicate the signal strength of current radio station broadcast. When you choose RADIO mode, it will show on the display.
Best
reception
Worst
reception
This control can be used to change between Local and Distant (-DX) tuning mode. Local mode improves reception in some areas where the signal is too strong.
Press this button, the radio will tune up to search stations, the available stations will blinking and stay on the display for a few
seconds.
LOCAL / DX BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
Use this control to select stereo or monaural reception for FM radio stations. Yo u can sometimes improve reception of distant stations by selecting mono mode.
FM MONO / STEREO BUTTON (MONO)
DUAL FREQUENCY SWITCH
Unit is defaulted in U.S.A frequency, if EURO frequency is required, a sharp pen is needed to switch the button on the left side of the chassis to EURO frequency.
US
EU
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AUTO MEMORY STORE/PRESET SCAN BUTTON (AMS)
1.PRESET SCAN: Press AMS button briefly enter Preset Scan mode, it will scan all the preset stations in the memories, you can hear that will stay on each station for about 5 seconds.
2.AUTO MEMORY STORE: Press AMS button long to enter Auto Store mode,
this feature will automatically scan the current band and enter up to 6 strongest stations into the 6 preset memories. To stop Auto Store & Scan, press the AMS button again.
STATION PRESET BUTTONS (M1-M6)
1.Press these buttons briefly to recall the stored stations in the selected band.
2.Presetting stations manually, Press
the BAND button to select the band for the station to be preset. Use Tuning Up/Down to tune in the stations to be preset. Press the Preset button at which you want to store the station for at least 2 second. The preset number will appear on the display accompanied by
a beep, this indicate that the station has been stored into
memory.
CD OPERATIONS
CD SLOT
Insert the disc into CD slot. The CD will begin to play.
CD PAUSE BUTTON
Press this button to pause CD play, press again to release pause.
CD SCAN BUTTON
Press this button, the first 10 seconds of each track will be played sequentially until this button is pressed again,
then normal play will resume at the current track.
CD REPEAT BUTTON
Press this button, the current track will be played repeatedly until this button is pressed again.
CD SHUFFLE BUTTON
Press this button to play all tracks on CD in random. Press again to deactivate it.
EJECT BUTTON
Press this
button to eject the CD from the unit. The receiver will switches to radio mode
automatically.
TRACK UP AND TRACK DOWN BUTTON
Press the Track Up Button to skip to the next track or previous track. Press the Track Down button during play will return to the beginning of the current
track, press it one more time to skip to previous skip. Press and hold Track Up/Down Button to fast forward or fast reverse. CD player starts when you release the button.
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GENERAL
AM (MW)
Power Supply Polarity Speaker impedance Power Output
DC 11 -14V Negative Ground 4 ohms 50W x 4
SPECIFICATIONS
CD PLAYER
REMARK : Specifications subject to change without notice.
RADIO SECTION FM
System Usable disc Sampling frequency No of quantization bits Frequency Number of channels S/N Ration
Compact disc audio system
44.1KHz 1bit 5-20,000Hz 2 stereo 70dB
Compact disc, CD-R, CD-RW (AUDIO format)
Frequency Range
Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity Stereo Separation S/N Ratio
Frequency Range
Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio
87.5 - 107.9 Mhz
87.5 - 108 Mhz
10.7 MHz Better than 15dB at S/N 30 dB 25 dB at 1KHz 50 dB
530 - 1710 Khz 522 - 1620 Khz 450KHz Better than 45dB 40 dB
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.
Symptom
Cause
Solution
No power
The car ignition is not on.
If the power supply is properly connected to the car accessory terminal, switch the ignition key to “ACC”
Disc cannot be loaded or ejected
The fuse is blown.
Replace the fuse.
Presence of CD disc inside the player.
Remove the disc in the player, then put a new one.
Inserting the disc in reverse direction.
Insert the compact disc with the label facing upward.
Compact disc is extremely dirty or defective disc.
Clean the disc or try to play a new one.
Temperature inside the car is too high.
Cool off or until the ambient temperature returns to normal.
Condensation.
Leave the player to off for an hour or so, then try again.
Volume is in minimum.
Adjust volume to a desired level.
Wiring is not properly connected.
Check wiring connection.
The operation keys do not work
No sound
The built-in microcomputer is not operating properly due to noise.
Press the RESET button. Front panel is not properly fixed into its place
Sound skips.
The installation angle is more than 30 degrees.
Adjust the installation angle to less 30 degrees.
The disc is extremely dirt or defective disc.
Clean the compact disc. Then try to play a new one.
The antenna cable is not connected.
Insert the antenna cable firmly.
The signals are too weak.
Select a station manually.
The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work.
ERROR 1
Mechanism Error
Press the reset button if the error code does not disappear, consult your nearest sevice dealer.
ERROR 2
Servo Error
Press the reset button if the error code does not disappear, consult your nearest sevice dealer.
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