Boss Audio Systems 760DI, MR1560DIB, MR1560DI 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.

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 thisradio change features.

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

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

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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 frontpanel before installing theunit.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit can be property installedeither 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 installationmethods 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

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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 frame, point the side with a groove

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)

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.

Installation using the screw holes onthe sides of theunit. Fastening the unit tothe factory radio mountingbracket.

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. Factoryradio 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.

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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. (Asshown on the diagram).

2. Then press the left sideof D.C.P. onto the main unit until a “click” sound isheard.

CAUTION

DO NOT insert theD.C.P fromthe left side. Doing so maydamage it. The D.C.P can easily be damagedbyshocks. After removing it, place itin a protective case and becarefulnot to drop it orsubjectit 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 theD.C.P, always store it ina protective case after detaching it. The rear connector thatconnects the main unit andthe D.C.Pis an extremely important part.Be careful not to damage it by pressingonit 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

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3. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)

PIN(B7) GREEN

PIN(B8) GREEN/BLACK

FUSE

PIN(B5) WHITE

PIN(B6) WHITE/BLACK

PIN(B4) GREY/BLACK

PIN(B3) GREY

REAR LINE OUT

FRONT LINE OUT

PIN(A8) BLACK

PIN(B1) VIOLET

PIN(B2) VIOLET/BLACK

20-PIN

AUDIO/POWER

HARNESS

(See Figure 1)

GREY

BLACK

PIN(A7) RED

PIN(A5) BLUE

PIN(A4) YELLOW

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

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

CONNECTOR A

5 6

3 4

1 2

FUNCTION/LABEL

CONSTANT 12VOLTS

POWER ANTENNA/REMOTETURN 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 (-)

ISO

CONNECTOR

(See Figure 2)

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 12VOLTS

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

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4. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION

OPERATIONS:

SYSTEM TUNER MP3/WMA

KEY

Short Press

Mute Power

Mode

Long

Press

Audio

Short Press

21 20

3.5mm AUX In jack

Long

Press

Short

Press

Panel release button

Enter

16 17

Long

Press

Short Press

iPod

Long

Press

Encoder Volume

ix-Bass

Display

System

Band

Sub-W AF

Copy

PTY

PS AS

Seek Up

Seek

Down

File/Folder

ID3

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Memory 4

Memory 5

Memory 6

Pause

/Play

Intro

Repeat

Random

Folder

Down

Folder

USB Cover / Socket

Tune Up

Tune

Down

Track/File

Down

File

Erase

Folder

Intro

Folder

Repeat

Folder

Random

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

iPod

information

Pause

/Play

Repeat

Shuffle

File Up

File Down

Album

Repeat

Album

Shuffle

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

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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 pulled 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

Press down this button

Step 4

Pull out the iPod connector as indicated below.

Pull out this stick

Step 8

Press towards the iPod unit to hold the iPod 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

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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 takeout the iPod & return the iPod dockinginside the unit’s cabinent.

Step 1

Step 2

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

Press down

Pull out the iPod docking as shown below.

Pull out

Never pull out this stick unless docking is release out.

Step 5

Once the stick with the

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

Press toward this lock switch

picture, and remove the iPod unit.

Step 6

Once the iPod unit is remove,

push the stick backward

into the iPod docking station until it stops.

Push inwards

Step 3

Press on these buttons

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

Step 4

Pull out the iPod connected

as indicated below by pulling out the stick.

Press down this button

Pull out this stick

Step 7

Step 8

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

Press towards the iPod unit to hold the iPod 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

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iPod FULL 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 detailsoperation.

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 to playback anyVIDEO FILE OR VIDEO ALBUM which containedin 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 intopause mode and goesinto sleep mode about2 minutes later.

NOT ABLE

While the iPod is connected, the power cannot beturned on or offfrom the iPod itself.

Tips

“ ” todisconnect will be shownin the iPod's display while it isconnected 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 ACCor 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

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

Press Mode button repeatedly to changeto other modes orswitch 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 differentsearching methods as below:

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Playlist

Artist

Album

Song

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. Pressand Hold File UP (>>) or File DOWN (<<)button for more than 3 seconds to fast forward or fast reverse ofthe current song.

Song Repeat / Repeat All play :

Pressing the M3button for more than 3 seconds during iPodplayback mode for “REPEAT ALL”. All songs of the current album willbe kept on repeatplaying until the “Repeat All” functionis disabled. To disable currentAlbum “REPEAT ALL” function, long press M3button more than 3seconds.

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 M3button less than 3seconds.

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 RANDOMplayback of all thealbums 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”, shortpress M4 button again for lessthan 3 seconds.

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6. BASIC OPERATIONS

3) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL)

Press this button to remove the controlpanel.

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 theunit 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 againto restore volume tothe 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. Pressthe iX-Bassbutton again to turnoff 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 andAux - 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 asa number ranging from0 (lowest) to 46(highest).

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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 TuningUp or Tuning Down Buttonto 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.

Contrast

The contrast levelof the display is set at "CONTRAST 05" by default. Rotate the volume control to adjust the contrast level from00 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 controlto change to the24 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 adjustthe minutes and counterclockwiseto 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 inthe 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 "BEEPTONE 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 THEEUROPEAN / 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, onlyif this unit's AREAsetting is change to"EUROPE".

For details operaion ofthe RDS system, pleaserefer to page “RDSOperation”.

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8. AUDIO OPERATION

Audio Menu

Press “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 theAudio Menu after fiveseconds 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 theLCD 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.

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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 bandsand 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 onestep.

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

12-17) PRESET STATIONS BUTTONS

Six numbered preset buttons store andrecall stations for eachband.

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 thedisplay.

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 andstore them in thecurrent band. Select aband (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 storedin 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 scanningwhen the desired stationis 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, andno icon will bedisplayed.

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10. RDS OPERATION

RDS functions

The unit is equipped with thefollowing RDS function:

AF Alternative Frequencies

CT Clock Time

EON Enchanced other Network

PI Program identifications

PS Program service name

PTY Program Type

REG Regional Change

TA Traffic Announcement

TP Traffic program

1. AF Function

By pressing AF button < 3 seconds to select AF ON/OFF. “AF ON” or “AF OFF” will show & remain on the LCD segment for 5 seconds.. Under AF “On” mode, if the tuned in station signal is getting weak, the unit will automatically switches to a different frequency on the same network with stronger signal.

Factory Default setting is“AF ON”Note:

2. TA Function

By pressing TA button < 3 seconds, turn switch on TA standby mode. “TA ON” will show & remain on the LCD segment for 5 seconds & the TA icon will light up on the LCD. In the stand by mode, when a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broadcast will be received as top priority regardless of the function mode. When a traffic announcement starts, “TRAFFIC INFO” will show on the LCD, press the TA button can cancelled the broadcast reception while a traffic announcement broadcast is being received. The unit will go back to the previous mode and TA goes into stand by mode again. When the TP icon is not light up for 60 seconds. A beep Alarm tone is heard andthe LCD will show“Lost TP, TA”. TA seek will automatic activate and searches to another TA station.

3. PTY Function

Pressing PTY button < 3 seconds to goes into PTY select mode. “PTY” icon will light up on the LCD. The LED around encoder volume will starts blinking. The user now has 5 seconds to select the desiredPTY item byusing volume up/down button. Onceselected the PTY item, user have 5 seconds to press “SELECT” or “TUNE UP or TUNE DOWN” buttons < 3 seconds to seek for the selected PTY item. The LCD will display “PTY SEEK”. If no station with the selected PTY broadcast can be received, the LCD will display “No Match PTY” and blinks for 5 seconds then returns to the previous mode. User can store his favor PTY into the preset memory M1 to M6. After selected a PTY item, long press any one of the preset memory button can store the selected PTY. To recall the stored PTY item by switching on PTY mode then press preset memory < 3 seconds, the unit will automatically search the stored PTY stationin the preset memory

Music Group

POP , ROCK

EASY, LIGHT

CLASSICS, OTHER

JAZZ, COUNTRY NATION, OLDIES

FOLK

Note: Factory default stored for PTY preset memory.

M1/News, M2/Information, M3/Pop Music, M4/Sports, M5/Classics, M6/Finance.

Speech Group

NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO

SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA

CULTURE,SCIENCE, VARIED

WEATHER,FINANCE, CHILDREN

SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN

TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT

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11. MP3/WMA MUSIC FILES OPERATION

OPERATION

12) PAUSE BUTTON

Press the pause button to suspend file play. Press the pause button again toresume file play.

20-21) FILE SELECT

Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) for less than one second to advance to the next file, The selected file number will appear on the display. Press and hold the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) for more than one second to fast forward or fast reverse through the file. File playstarts when the buttonis released.

14) REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT)

Press REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) during file play to continuously repeat the file. Press REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) again to stoprepeating.

15) RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM)

Press RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) during file play to play all files in random, shuffled order. Press RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) again to stop randomplay.

13) INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO)

During file play, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) to play the first 10 seconds to each file on the file. When the desired file is reached, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) again to end the scan andplay the selected file.

ABOUT MP3/WMA FILES

MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are audio compression format. This unit can play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on iPod docking, USB Memory Stick, SD or MMC Memory Card.

Notes on MP3/WMA Play

This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). However, the MP3 recording media and accepted formats are limited. When writingMP3/WMA, pay attention to the followingrestrictions.

Acceptable Medium Formats

The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses.

ISO 9660 Level 1 (11 characters) ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters) Joliet (31 characters) Romeo (31 characters)

Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section “Entering File and Folder Names” below. The media reproducible onthis unit has the followinglimitations:

Maximum number of nested folders: 8 Maximum number of files per file: 999 Maximum number of files per media device: 2000 Maximum number of folders per media device: 255

MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or folder names may notbe properly displayed.

Entering ID3 Tag

This unit supports ID3 tag versions 1.0and 1.1.

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Entering File and Folder Names

Names using the code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. Using any other character will cause the file and folder names to be displayed incorrectly. Theunit recognizes and plays only fileswith the MP3/WMA extension.

A file name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.

Writing Files into a Media

When a media containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all data. If the media contains many folders or non-MP3/WMA files, MP3/WMA play will be delayed, it maytake time for the unit to move to the next file, and searches may not be performed smoothly. Loading such a media may produce loud noise and cause damage to the speakers. Do not attempt to play a media

containing a non-MP3/WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension or a media containing non MP3/WMA files.

Bit Rates

The unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.

Files Playing Order

When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the PC writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. For example, a media with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select as shown below.

An outline of a Media with MP3/WMA is shown below. Subfolders are shown as folders in the folder currently selected.

ROOT

1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL

001.MP3

002.MP3

003.MP3

004.MP3

“NOT DISPLAY”

009.MP3

010.MP3

011.MP3

012.WMA

013.WMA

014.WMA

015.MP3

016.MP3

017.MP3

018.MP3

019.MP3

020.MP3

“NOT DISPLAY”

005.MP3

006.MP3

007.MP3

008.MP3

“NOT DISPLAY”

The equipment assigns folder numbers. The user can not assign folder numbers.

It is not possible to check folders that

021.WMA

022.WMA

023.WMA

do not include MP3/WMA files. (These folders will be skipped without displaying the folder number and name)

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FILE/FOLDER PLAY

There are three different play methods as following:

File/Folder Intro play:

Press M2 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA file for “intro play” all files of the current folder. Intro play should restart from the first song of the current folder, after all files in the current files have beenintro-played.

To disable currentfolder “intro play”, longpress M2 button morethan 3 seconds

Press M2 button less than 3 seconds is “intro play” all files on the media device. Intro play should re-start at the very first file of the media device after all files in the file has been intro played.

To disable allfiles “intro play”, pressM2 button less than3 seconds

File/Folder Repeat play :

Press M3 buttonmore than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA file for “repeat play” all files of the current folder. And keep on repeatplaying the current folderuntil “repeat play” isdisabled.

To disable currentfolder “repeat play”, longpress M3 button morethan 3 seconds Press M3 button less than 3 seconds to “repeat play” the current file. And keep on repeat

Playing the current file until the“repeat play” is disabled. To disable currentfile “repeat play”, pressM3 button less than3 seconds

File/Folder Random play:

Press M4 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA file to “random play” all files of the current folder.

To disable currentfolder “random play”, longpress M4 button morethan 3 seconds Press M4 button less than 3 seconds is “random play” all files on the disc.

To disable all file “ random play”, press M4 button less than 3 seconds.

Folder Up / Down Play

Press M5 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Down Press M6 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Up

MP3/WMA File or Folder Search

Folder / Files Navigate Searching

Press BAND button twice. The LCD will display "Navigate", and the illumination around the select knob will blink. Rotate the knob to navigate through all folders and sub-folders on the disc. The folder names will be displayed on the LCD. Press the select knob for more than three seconds to play the first file in the folder. Press the select knob for less than three seconds to access the subfolders or files. Rotate the select knob to navigate, then press the select knob to confirm and begin file play. During navigation search, press AS/PS or rotate the select knob counter-clockwise to move back to the last upperlevel of a folder.

ID3 INFORMATION DISPLAY

If any MP3/WMA file recording with ID3 Tag information. The ID3 information such like Album title, File title, Artist Title will be displayed and automatic scrolling through the LCD while the file is playing. User also allows pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly to view the ID3 tag information manually.

NOTE OF ID3 ICONS ON DISPLAY

ICON DESCRIPTION

FOLDER ICON

SONG ICON

FILE ICON

ARTIST ICON

ALBUM ICON

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12. USB OPERATION

The unit can support USB Host Function. It can playback MP3 and WMA Audio format which are stored into USB Memory Stick or USB interface Music Player. Please read below before you start the operation of USB HOST Function.

Inserting and Removing USB Drive

Inserting the USB stick

Warning:

Never Detach the Panel when a USB stick was plug on the socket

Always remove the USB stick before detach

the panel

Removing USB Drive

Step

Secure panel with left hand

Step

Carefully remove USB drive

Mode change to USB HOST

Under any other mode while inserting a USB Stick into the front panel USB plug, the unit will Automatically switches from present playing mode to USB HOST mode. The unit will display ‘

for a while then starts the files contained on the USB Stick . Once the unit read the USB Stick successfully, the first audio music file on the USB stick Playback will Automatically start. Press Mode button repeatedly to change to other modes or switch back to USB HOST.

WARNING:

Before remove the USB stick from the Front panel USB plug. Always remember to switch off the unit's power or switch to other mode then remove out the USB Stick. Never try removing the USB Stick while playing music file on the USB stick. It may damage the USB Stick and sometimes will caused the unit system lock up.

The unit can support playback Music Player which have USB Interface. However due to the fast changing decoder technology and different kind of hardware interface. This unit may or may not be compatible to all the Music Player and USB Stick especially those USB Stick / Player which require toinstall a program driver.

About Music Flash Player with USB Interface, Usually, the unit takes longer time to read this kind of player than normal USB Stick. Especially, if the Flash Player with built-in power battery sometimes takes 20-30 seconds tostart up the playback

The unit is not compatible toplaying any Portable Hard disk.

Music File Playback Operation

All the USB playback operation function is same as the operation on MP3/WMA. Please refer to 'MP3/WMA Operation' for more details.

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13. MEMORY CARD OPERATION

The unit can support playback MP3 and WMA Audio format which are stored into and Memory Card . Please read belowbefore you start theoperation of Memory Card.

Inserting and Removing a SD or MMC card on the main unit

SD MMC

Detach the

Front Panel

Detach the

Front Panel

Face

Insert the Memory Card

Push in till heard a “click”

Click

with Label up side

Inserting the SD or MMC card

Click

Push in till heard a “click” Remove the Memory Card

Removing the SD or MMC card

Mode change to MEMORY CARD

After a SD or MMC cardwas inserted into themain unit card slot. Press the Modebutton to select

mode . The unit will display for a while then starts

The files contained on the Memory Card. Once the unit read the MEMORY

CARD successfully, the first audio music file on the Memory Card will automatically start playback.Press Mode button repeatedly is allowingchanging to other modesor switch back to

mode.

If no any Memory Card is inserted into the main unit card slot. Press mode button will

automatically skip mode.

Music File Playback Operation

All the SD or MMC Memory Card playback operation function is same as the operation on MP3/WMA. Please referto 'MP3/WMA Operation' formore details.

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14. MUSIC FILES TRANSFERRING

Thanks for the most useful and convenient files transferring function of this unit, user can easily transfer music filesbetween USB Stick, SD or MMC Memory card. Please read below for the details operation of this function:

TRANSFERABLE MEDIA

Files are transferable within the following media:

Removable USB Stick SD Memory Card MMC Memory Card

MUSIC FORMAT SUPPORTED BY FILE TRANSFER ARE

MP3 and WMA

TRANSFER MP3 OR WMA MUSIC FILES

This operation only can be performed during file playing a MP3 or WMA music file.

1. Playback a music file to be transferred and then long press the COPY button to activate the Transfer mode.

2. The LCD will display as default, Rotate the encoder volume knob to navigate

thru > for selection of the storage media.

3. Once selected the storage media, PressAUDIO button as confirmation to start therecord to this selected media. If no further button is press within the 10 second time out, the unit will automatically resume to the previous mode.

4. If unit detect the selected device memory capacity is used up, will display

on the LCD for a whilethen automatically resume tothe previous some mode.

5. After pressing AUDIO button to start the transfer, the playing music file will stop and the transferring will start at the sametime. (The following stepis an example ofif selected USB

6. When the transfer is processing, the LCD will displayed .

7. When the file transfer is completed, the LCD will display for a while and automatically playback the present music file which have been transferred. The

transferred music file is automatically saved as a file into Folder “MY_MP3” or “ MY_WMA”

by the advance “File Management.” systemof this unit.

For more details information of File Management system of this unit. Please see “FILE

Tips

MANAGER’’. Under transferring mode, All the MP3/WMA operation is not functional, like file up /

down,Repeat, Random, and Intro etc. The audio will remain recording bythe unit system evenMUTE function is activated

The Transferring will automatically stop if the storagedevice memory is less than 2MB

To Cancel Recording

1. Long press button COPY again to cancel the recording. The LCD will display . The track that has beenrecorded incompletely will bedeleted.

The unit will cancel the Recording automatically under the following operation, the track that has been recorded incompletely willbe deleted.

1)Switch the power to off mode

2)Mode change

3)Inserting a USB Stick

4)Detach the Front Panel from the main unit

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TRANSFER MP3 OR WMA MUSIC FILES BETWEEN MEDIA DEVICES

Select a device by mode button and playback the music file need to be transfer:

1. Long press the COPY button to activate the transfer mode.

2. The LCD will display as default, Rotate the encoder volume knob to navigate

thru > for selection of the storage media.

3. Once selected the storage media, Press AUDIO button as confirmation to start the record to this selected media. If no further button is press within the 10 second time out, the unit will automatically resume to the previous mode.

4. If unit detect the selected device memory capacity is used up, will display on the LCD for a whilethen automatically resume tothe previous some mode.

5. After pressing AUDIO button to start the transfer, the playing music file will stop and the transferring will start at the sametime. (The following stepis an example ofif selected USB

6. When the transfer is processing, the LCD will displayed .

7. When the file transfer is completed, the LCD will display for a while

and automatically playback the present music file which have been transferred. The transferred music file is automatically saved as a file into Folder “MY_MP3” or “ MY_WMA” by the advance “File Management.” systemof this unit.

For more details information of File Management system of this unit. Please see “FILE

Tips

MANAGER’’. Under transferring mode, All the MP3/WMA operation is not functional, like file up /

down,Repeat, Random, and Intro etc. The audio will remain recording bythe unit system evenMUTE function is activated

The Transferring will automatically stop if the storagedevice memory is less than 2MB

WARNING:

1) Never remove the USB Stick while recording or file transferring to USB Stick. It may damage the USB Stick and sometimes will caused the unit system lock up.

2) It is not recommended to insert USB stick while recording is under progress to other

storage device. Always remember to stop the recording or after the recording is completed, then insert the USB stick.

3) Do not switching mode of the unit during the File Transferring .

4) Do not turn off the Power of the unit during the File Transferring.

5) Do not switch the ignition key off during the File Transferring

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15. MUSIC FILES ERASING

You can erase files from the USB Stick or Memory Card. Please read below for the details operation of this function:

ERASABLE MEDIA

USB Stick and Memory Card.

ERASING MUSIC FILES ON THE MEDIA

There are THREE different methods for erasing files;

1.Erase while the Music File is playing.

Long press BAND button to activate the ERASE mode The LCD will display Short Press the AUDIO to enter into the ERASE mode.

Once enter intothe erase mode. You can rotate the encoder volume knob to select “ ” as to confirm the erase or rotate the volume knob to select “ ” as for cancel the erase mode. If no further button ispress within 5 seconds time out. The unit automatically resume to the previous mode.

Once the “ ” is display on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to final confirm erase the present playback music file.

If want to CANCEL the eraseof the present musicfile, Rotate the encodervolume knob to “

”. Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to cancel the

erase mode.

After pressing AUDIO button to start the ERASE, the present playing music file will stop and the erasing will start at the same time.

. Will display on the LCD after the music file erase is successful, and the unit will automatically start playback the next music file.

2.Erase under Files Number Search Mode

User can select the Music fileNumber want to eraseby file Number Searchmode.

After selected the file number want to erase, Long press the BAND button to activate the ERASE mode. The LCD will display .

Short Press the AUDIO to enter into the ERASE mode Once enter into the erase mode. User can rotate the encoder to select “ ” to confirmthe

erase or rotate the volume knob to select “ ” to cancel the ERASE mode. If no further button is press within a 5 second timeout. The unit automaticallyresume to the previousmode.

Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button to final confirm to erase the selected music file.

If want to CANCEL the eraseof the present musicfile, Rotate the encodervolume knob to “

”. Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to cancel the

erase mode.

After pressing AUDIO button to start the ERASE, the present playing music file will stop and the erasing will start at the same time.

. Will display on the LCD after the music file erase is successful, and the unit will automatically start playback the next music file.

3. Erase under Files NAVIGATE search mode

You can select a Music file wantto erase by filesNavigate Search mode.

After selected the file number want to erase, Long press the BAND button to activate the ERASE mode. The LCD will display .

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Short Press the AUDIO to enter into the ERASE mode Once enter into the erase mode. User can rotate the encoder to select “ ” to confirmthe

erase or rotate the volume knob to select “ ” to cancel the ERASE mode. If no further button is press within a 5 second timeout. The unit automaticallyresume to the previousmode.

Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button to final confirm to erase the selected music file.

If want to CANCEL the eraseof the present musicfile, Rotate the encodervolume knob to “

”. Once the “ ” is displayed on the LCD, press the AUDIO button again to cancel the

erase mode.

After pressing AUDIO button to start the ERASE, the present playing music file will stop and the erasing will start at the same time.

. Will display on the LCD after the music file erase is successful, and the unit will automatically start playback the next music file.

WARNING:

1) Do not switching mode of the unit during the Erasing

2) Do not turn off the Power of the unit during the Erasing

3) Do not switch the Ignition key off during the Erasing

4) Do not detach the front panel during the Erasing

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16. FILES MANAGER

The advance “File Management.” System of this unit can help to well you organize all the music files just like a PC .Please read below fordetails:

FOLDERS MANAGEMENT

This unit will automatically self-create the below default folders onto any USB /SD / MMC media device, once these devices are insertedinto the unit.

MY_MP3: Folder for saving all the MP3 music files transfer from other device MY_WMA: Folder for saving all the WMA music files transfer from other device MY_AUX : Folder for saving all the music files source from AUX Line In

FILES MANAGEMENT

This unit will automatically self-create the file name followingwith the Folder Name, for example: Music file which recorded from file, the file name ‘ will be automatically created & saved in the respective folder.

Mp3'

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17. REMOTE FUNCTION(RDS +iPod)

OPERATIONS:

SYSTEM TUNER CD/MP3/WMA

KEY

Short

Press

Power

Display

Source

Mute

Volume Up

Volume Down

Audio Menu

Long

Press

Sub-W AF

Copy

ix-Bass

Short Press

Seek Up

Seek

Down

Band

PTY

Long

Press

Tune Up

Tune

Down

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Memory 4

Memory 5

Memory 6

Short

Press

Track/File

Down

Enter

File/Folder

Pause

/Play

Intro

Repeat

Random

Folder

Down

Folder

ID3

Long

Press

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

File

Erase

Folder

Intro

Folder

Repeat

Folder

Random

iPod

Short Press

File Up

File

Down

Enter

iPod Search Pause

/Play

Repeat

Shuffle

iPod

information

Long

Press

Fast

Forward

Fast

Backward

Album

Repeat

Album

Shuffle

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18. SPECIFICATIONS

MEDIA SECTION USB Host

Memory Card

Support Typeof Memory Card SD and MMC

RADIO SECTION FM

Frequency Range

Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity Stereo Separation S/N Ratio

AM/MW

Frequency Range

Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio

GENERAL

Host 1.1 compatibles 2.0

87.5-108Mhz

87.5-107.9Mhz

10.7 MHz Better than 15dB at S/N 30 dB 25 dB at 1KHz 50 dB

522-1620KHz 530-1720 KHz 450KHz Better than 45dB 40 dB

Power Supply Polarity Speaker impedance Power Output

DC 11 -14V Negative Ground 4 ohms 4 x 80W

REMARK : Specifications subject to change without notice.

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19. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list has been made, consultyour nearest service dealer.

Symptom

No power

No sound

The operation keys do not work

The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work.

Write Error

Read Error

Memory Full

Cause

The car ignition is not on.

The fuse is blown.

Volume is in minimum.

Wiring is not properly connected.

The built-in microcomputer is not operating properly due to noise.

The antenna cable is not connected.

The signals are too weak.

The Media Device not able to copy or record by the unit.

The Media Device not able to play file by the unit

The media device memory is full not allow to copy

Solution

If the power supply is properly connected to the car accessory terminal, switch the ignition key to “ACC”

Replace the fuse.

Adjust volume to a desired level.

Check wiring connection.

Press the RESET button. Front panel is not properly fixed into its place

Insert the antenna cable firmly.

Select a station manually.

Replace the Media Device or Format the Flash Memory

Replace the Media device or erase some un-usage files.

No File

No file Format supports for Playback on the file or Media Device

Replace the file or Media Device..

If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note

that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for

recycling advice.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)

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